Nonfiction: Biography/Autobiography
Note: Images from Barnes and Noble
Note: Images from Barnes and Noble
Dr. J: The Autobiography By: Julius Erving and Karl Taro Greenfield Submitted by: Anthony C.
Plot: This book is about a basketball player that went through a lot of struggles to become the person he is today. Julius Erving started off as a kid who wanted to be a somebody and since day one he was into basketball. Every day when he was little he would jump to try and look outside of his window. At first he couldn't, but eventually he became stronger and taller and he started leaping. From that point on he jumped. While growing up and eventually heading into college he had to face the death of his brother from a condition that affected his whole body. We know him as one of the best basketball players, but his family knows him as a good person and a well respected citizen.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because if you're into sports if gives you a little insight about how it is to be come professional. It also shows that because you're famous, doesn't mean they don't go through stuff to.
Comments: This book changed my way of thinking and it change other peoples too.
Plot: This book is about a basketball player that went through a lot of struggles to become the person he is today. Julius Erving started off as a kid who wanted to be a somebody and since day one he was into basketball. Every day when he was little he would jump to try and look outside of his window. At first he couldn't, but eventually he became stronger and taller and he started leaping. From that point on he jumped. While growing up and eventually heading into college he had to face the death of his brother from a condition that affected his whole body. We know him as one of the best basketball players, but his family knows him as a good person and a well respected citizen.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because if you're into sports if gives you a little insight about how it is to be come professional. It also shows that because you're famous, doesn't mean they don't go through stuff to.
Comments: This book changed my way of thinking and it change other peoples too.
Taking Cover : One Girl's Story of Growing Up During the Iranian Revolution
By: Nioucha Homayoonfar Submitted by: Rachel M.
Plot: A young girl moved to Tehran from the U.S and had to adjust to the new country. She must learn a new language and go to a new school all during The Iranian revolution. She is forced to go to religion classes, wear robes, and cover her head with a hijab. As a result, she rebels and must face consequences.
Why Read: It is worth reading because it gives you an insight to the life of a girl living through the Iranian revolution.
Comments: No.
By: Nioucha Homayoonfar Submitted by: Rachel M.
Plot: A young girl moved to Tehran from the U.S and had to adjust to the new country. She must learn a new language and go to a new school all during The Iranian revolution. She is forced to go to religion classes, wear robes, and cover her head with a hijab. As a result, she rebels and must face consequences.
Why Read: It is worth reading because it gives you an insight to the life of a girl living through the Iranian revolution.
Comments: No.
More about Boy: Roald Dahl's tales from childhood By: Roald Dahl
Submitted by: Allison G.
Plot: From Roald Dahl's birth to his first job he has many adventures. He gets himself stuck in some sticky situations, but he is always having a good time. This book is very good read for people who love Roald Dahls works as an author. It shows how private schools worked in England when he was a kid, and their punishments are surprising. Roald Dahl is just like every other person in the fact that he grew up and made mistakes as a kid.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because it keeps you on your toes. It shows you how you can put your mind to something and accomplish it. Roald Dahl was the youngest of 5 and one sister and his father both died early in his childhood. His mother managed the rest of the kids alone and made sure they all had a good education. Roald Dahl went to multiple schools that made him the author he was.
Comments: This book is a level 6.2 and is 8 points. I would recommend this book as an amazing non-fiction book. There is only one in the library so go get it quick!
Submitted by: Allison G.
Plot: From Roald Dahl's birth to his first job he has many adventures. He gets himself stuck in some sticky situations, but he is always having a good time. This book is very good read for people who love Roald Dahls works as an author. It shows how private schools worked in England when he was a kid, and their punishments are surprising. Roald Dahl is just like every other person in the fact that he grew up and made mistakes as a kid.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because it keeps you on your toes. It shows you how you can put your mind to something and accomplish it. Roald Dahl was the youngest of 5 and one sister and his father both died early in his childhood. His mother managed the rest of the kids alone and made sure they all had a good education. Roald Dahl went to multiple schools that made him the author he was.
Comments: This book is a level 6.2 and is 8 points. I would recommend this book as an amazing non-fiction book. There is only one in the library so go get it quick!
I Never Had it Made: A Autobiography of Jackie Robinson By: Jackie Robinson
Submitted by: Gavin R.
Plot: Before 1947 all baseball players had one thing in common, they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Robinson's autobiography shows what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues. The autobiography shows Robinson's early years and influencers, his time at UCLA when he had letters in four sports, attending in the army during World War ll, and when he challenged the Jim Crow laws. After that, Robinson showed frustration in the Negro Leagues, and finally when Branch Rickey proposed the idea of breaking the Baseball color barrier.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because a) You'll get 17 points if you answer all the questions correctly on your AR quiz. nd b) It shows how much grit and grind it takes to become a professional athlete.
Comments: The book may take be on the longer side but trust me it's worth it.
Submitted by: Gavin R.
Plot: Before 1947 all baseball players had one thing in common, they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Robinson's autobiography shows what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues. The autobiography shows Robinson's early years and influencers, his time at UCLA when he had letters in four sports, attending in the army during World War ll, and when he challenged the Jim Crow laws. After that, Robinson showed frustration in the Negro Leagues, and finally when Branch Rickey proposed the idea of breaking the Baseball color barrier.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because a) You'll get 17 points if you answer all the questions correctly on your AR quiz. nd b) It shows how much grit and grind it takes to become a professional athlete.
Comments: The book may take be on the longer side but trust me it's worth it.
I am Malala By: Malala Yousafzai
Submitted by: Samantha D.
Plot: Malala Yousafzai is a teenage girl living in Pakistan who, when challenged by life, allows her voice to be heard and speaks out for what is right. No matter what life throws at her, she finds a way to conquer it, and then tells the world how she did it.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because it gives the reader insight as to what is going on in other parts of the world. It is written from Malala's point of view, so we get the standpoint of a young girl who is fighting for her life in her own home. The biography also inspires young readers to share their opinions and voice their feelings. It discusses the impact others can have on people and how speaking up can make a huge difference in the world.
Comments: Though it may be a short book, it is filled with knowledge and is worth your time.
Submitted by: Samantha D.
Plot: Malala Yousafzai is a teenage girl living in Pakistan who, when challenged by life, allows her voice to be heard and speaks out for what is right. No matter what life throws at her, she finds a way to conquer it, and then tells the world how she did it.
Why Read: This book is worth reading because it gives the reader insight as to what is going on in other parts of the world. It is written from Malala's point of view, so we get the standpoint of a young girl who is fighting for her life in her own home. The biography also inspires young readers to share their opinions and voice their feelings. It discusses the impact others can have on people and how speaking up can make a huge difference in the world.
Comments: Though it may be a short book, it is filled with knowledge and is worth your time.
Killing Kennedy By: Bill O'Reilly
Submitted by: Aiden B.
Plot: This book talks about John Fitzgerald Kennedy's life from when he was young to when he was elected president and to when he was killed. This book also talks about Lee Harvey Oswald and his mindset on why he killed Kennedy. This book notes Kennedy' s every day life from when he wakes up to when he falls asleep. This book tells you about the presidential election and about John Fitzgerald Kennedy's life with his family and his presidential run.
Why Read: This book gives you information on the history of JFK's life from when young to dead. This book pulls you in and you can almost imagine everything that is happening. This book educates you on Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK.
Comments: I would definitely recommend this book for if you like history.
Submitted by: Aiden B.
Plot: This book talks about John Fitzgerald Kennedy's life from when he was young to when he was elected president and to when he was killed. This book also talks about Lee Harvey Oswald and his mindset on why he killed Kennedy. This book notes Kennedy' s every day life from when he wakes up to when he falls asleep. This book tells you about the presidential election and about John Fitzgerald Kennedy's life with his family and his presidential run.
Why Read: This book gives you information on the history of JFK's life from when young to dead. This book pulls you in and you can almost imagine everything that is happening. This book educates you on Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK.
Comments: I would definitely recommend this book for if you like history.
The Terrorist's Son By: Zak Ebrahim and Jeff Giles
Submitted by: Mackenzie C.
Plot: This nonfiction book is about a boy named Zak who grew up with a terrorist father. Zak had to overcome many things like what people thought of him, abuse from his stepfather, and choosing where to be like his real father. Zak never saw his father, and he visited not much because his family didn't have much money. Zak's mother was also struggling to stay loyal to her husband, and earn money to put a roof over her family's head. Throughout the book, we see Zak struggle to become a better person than his father.
Why Read: This book was worth reading because it shows you how much Zak struggled throughout his life. It shows you that you don't have to be the same person your parents are. You can be better and make a change.
Comments: This book was greatly written and I recommend it to anyone who is struggling to find a nonfiction book.
Submitted by: Mackenzie C.
Plot: This nonfiction book is about a boy named Zak who grew up with a terrorist father. Zak had to overcome many things like what people thought of him, abuse from his stepfather, and choosing where to be like his real father. Zak never saw his father, and he visited not much because his family didn't have much money. Zak's mother was also struggling to stay loyal to her husband, and earn money to put a roof over her family's head. Throughout the book, we see Zak struggle to become a better person than his father.
Why Read: This book was worth reading because it shows you how much Zak struggled throughout his life. It shows you that you don't have to be the same person your parents are. You can be better and make a change.
Comments: This book was greatly written and I recommend it to anyone who is struggling to find a nonfiction book.
Theodore Roosevelt: Champion of the American Spirit By: Betsy Harvey Kraft
Submitted by: Stephen T.
Plot:A biography of the life of the influential 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Reflects his life from when he was a boy suffering from asthma to his days in the Wild West to his presidency and beyond.
Why Read: It is a very well-made biography. Not too short, but also not too long. Worth reading if you have a report to do.
Comments: I read this book twice for clarity, and it never gets boring!
Submitted by: Stephen T.
Plot:A biography of the life of the influential 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Reflects his life from when he was a boy suffering from asthma to his days in the Wild West to his presidency and beyond.
Why Read: It is a very well-made biography. Not too short, but also not too long. Worth reading if you have a report to do.
Comments: I read this book twice for clarity, and it never gets boring!
A Long Way Gone By: Ishmael Beah Submitted by Angel L.
Plot: As a young boy in Africa during the war time, Ishmael Beah is only 12 years old. He is caught in a war of rebels and soldiers. Rebels are killing people and destroying villages, taking captures, and torturing villagers. One day Ishmael is recruited into the Army of Africa. They make him a boy soldier by the time he is 14. Does he, will he ever get rescued?
Why Read: This is an amazing book if you love war and action. This might be a tragic tear-jerker, but it's all true and from the heart. This autobiography is a good read and worth a good amount of AR points.
Comments:If you're greatly affected by war, you may not want to read this tragic yet amazing autobiography.
Plot: As a young boy in Africa during the war time, Ishmael Beah is only 12 years old. He is caught in a war of rebels and soldiers. Rebels are killing people and destroying villages, taking captures, and torturing villagers. One day Ishmael is recruited into the Army of Africa. They make him a boy soldier by the time he is 14. Does he, will he ever get rescued?
Why Read: This is an amazing book if you love war and action. This might be a tragic tear-jerker, but it's all true and from the heart. This autobiography is a good read and worth a good amount of AR points.
Comments:If you're greatly affected by war, you may not want to read this tragic yet amazing autobiography.
This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl
By: Esther Earl Submitted by: Mrs. Boerlin
Plot:The real HAZEL GRACE is an author! Here you will read the amazing ideas-in words and pictures- of Ester Earl, the girl John Green became a nerd fighter with on her tragic journey. Included in the book are her thoughts and hope, as well as explanations form her mom, dad, John Greene, and even her oncologists.
Why Read? READ THIS BOOK! I have read and re-read this with a box of tissues right next to me in one sitting! Although we read to understand the journey of a teen facing a terminal illness, it is a journey of the human spirit that transpires and bring hope to the heart.
Comments: Find more great biographies! They are great reads, too.
By: Esther Earl Submitted by: Mrs. Boerlin
Plot:The real HAZEL GRACE is an author! Here you will read the amazing ideas-in words and pictures- of Ester Earl, the girl John Green became a nerd fighter with on her tragic journey. Included in the book are her thoughts and hope, as well as explanations form her mom, dad, John Greene, and even her oncologists.
Why Read? READ THIS BOOK! I have read and re-read this with a box of tissues right next to me in one sitting! Although we read to understand the journey of a teen facing a terminal illness, it is a journey of the human spirit that transpires and bring hope to the heart.
Comments: Find more great biographies! They are great reads, too.
The Lost Boy By: Dave Pelzer Submitted by: Shannon W.
Plot: This whole story is about Dave. Dave is put in foster care because of his terrible life at his parents house. Dave goes through many foster homes, but will always remember one of them in particular. To him, I guess, it was special
Why Read? This book is most likely worth reading. I first read A Child Called It which was very good. Then some friends told me to read the sequel which is The Lost Boy. Too me, this book was a great read, and I thought that I would recommend it to other students. Our media center has both books and they both have Accelerated Reader quizzes.
Comments: I would suggest reading A Child Called It before this book. Otherwise you may not understand The Lost Boy as well, since it is the sequel.
Plot: This whole story is about Dave. Dave is put in foster care because of his terrible life at his parents house. Dave goes through many foster homes, but will always remember one of them in particular. To him, I guess, it was special
Why Read? This book is most likely worth reading. I first read A Child Called It which was very good. Then some friends told me to read the sequel which is The Lost Boy. Too me, this book was a great read, and I thought that I would recommend it to other students. Our media center has both books and they both have Accelerated Reader quizzes.
Comments: I would suggest reading A Child Called It before this book. Otherwise you may not understand The Lost Boy as well, since it is the sequel.
