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One Crazy Summer by: Rita Williams-Garcia Submitted by: Zoe E.
Plot: The story is about 3 young girls who were abandoned by their mother. Over the summer they go to stay with their mother for a month down in Oakland, California 1968.
Why Read? Its worth reading because it shows you what it was like in 1968 Oakland, California.
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Plot: The story is about 3 young girls who were abandoned by their mother. Over the summer they go to stay with their mother for a month down in Oakland, California 1968.
Why Read? Its worth reading because it shows you what it was like in 1968 Oakland, California.
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Winter Turning by: Tui T. Sutherland Submitted Zoe S.
Plot: Winter has been a disappointment to his family for his whole life. When he let his brother becomes imprisoned, o even killed by the Skywings, they finally had to send him away to a school far away called Jade Mountain Academy. When he hears that his brother may still be alive in the hands of the treacherous ex-queen Scarlet, Winter goes on a quest with some of his classmates to find his brother, and finally earn his family's approval.
Why Read? I really enjoyed this book! I found that it has been one of my favorites out of the entire series because of all of the plot twists and mysteries throughout the entire book, but if you have not read the books that come before it in the series then you would be lost. But I really enjoyed it, and there is never a dull page.
Comments: No
Plot: Winter has been a disappointment to his family for his whole life. When he let his brother becomes imprisoned, o even killed by the Skywings, they finally had to send him away to a school far away called Jade Mountain Academy. When he hears that his brother may still be alive in the hands of the treacherous ex-queen Scarlet, Winter goes on a quest with some of his classmates to find his brother, and finally earn his family's approval.
Why Read? I really enjoyed this book! I found that it has been one of my favorites out of the entire series because of all of the plot twists and mysteries throughout the entire book, but if you have not read the books that come before it in the series then you would be lost. But I really enjoyed it, and there is never a dull page.
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Shutout by: Brendan Halpin Submitted by: Angelina R.
Plot: This book is about two freshman girls one named Amanda and her best friend Lena. They were both anxious to start their first year of high school together, and to spend the whole yer with each other by their sides. Their dynamic dub duo for soccer is inseparable...well that might change While Lena becomes more popular in school and Amanda is just a girl in the background things begin to change. Amanda and Lena decide to try out for the school soccer team. Amanda has to deal with a very severe case of sever's disease, which is very bad pain in her heels which slows her down on the field. Amanda gets stuck being the goalie on the junior varsity team while her best friend Lena is now the center of attention for being on the varsity team. Can Lena and Amanda play soccer without each other?
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it teaches a lesson about friendship. It shows an example of the things that are included with having a friendship. IN addition it shows what it's like to be in high school. Not to scare you and say that high school is bad and the worse years of your life, it's the total opposite.
Comments: If you enjoy books about friendship or you like soccer I definitely recommend this book. Some may find it boring, while some will enjoy the book and learn off of it.
Plot: This book is about two freshman girls one named Amanda and her best friend Lena. They were both anxious to start their first year of high school together, and to spend the whole yer with each other by their sides. Their dynamic dub duo for soccer is inseparable...well that might change While Lena becomes more popular in school and Amanda is just a girl in the background things begin to change. Amanda and Lena decide to try out for the school soccer team. Amanda has to deal with a very severe case of sever's disease, which is very bad pain in her heels which slows her down on the field. Amanda gets stuck being the goalie on the junior varsity team while her best friend Lena is now the center of attention for being on the varsity team. Can Lena and Amanda play soccer without each other?
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it teaches a lesson about friendship. It shows an example of the things that are included with having a friendship. IN addition it shows what it's like to be in high school. Not to scare you and say that high school is bad and the worse years of your life, it's the total opposite.
Comments: If you enjoy books about friendship or you like soccer I definitely recommend this book. Some may find it boring, while some will enjoy the book and learn off of it.
Positive by: Paige Rawl Submitted by: Lauren A.
Plot: This is a true story about Paige Rawl, was bullied every single day for something that she couldn't control. She had to over come all of her bullies, even one that used to be her best friend and find her real friends. She found true friends and she made a big impact. She helped with not only kids who suffered from the same disease that she suffered from, but other kids who were being bullied too.
Why Read? This book is definitely worth reading because it will open your eyes to things that you never thought about as really being a problem when it really is and shine a light on issues. This book will really bring you in and you won't want to put it down.
Comments: This book is definitely worth your time and if you are looking for a new non-fiction book to read then you should definitely look at this one.
Plot: This is a true story about Paige Rawl, was bullied every single day for something that she couldn't control. She had to over come all of her bullies, even one that used to be her best friend and find her real friends. She found true friends and she made a big impact. She helped with not only kids who suffered from the same disease that she suffered from, but other kids who were being bullied too.
Why Read? This book is definitely worth reading because it will open your eyes to things that you never thought about as really being a problem when it really is and shine a light on issues. This book will really bring you in and you won't want to put it down.
Comments: This book is definitely worth your time and if you are looking for a new non-fiction book to read then you should definitely look at this one.
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A Retrieved Reformation by: O. Henry (William Porter) Submitted by: Stephen T.
Plot: The book stars on the release of Jimmy Valentine, a bank robber, from prison. Shortly after, he robs more banks and changes his identity to Ralph D. Spencer. But when he meets a beautiful rich lady, his whole view on life changes.The book stars on the release of Jimmy Valentine, a bank robber, from prison. Shortly after, he robs more banks and changes his identity to Ralph D. Spencer. But when he meets a beautiful rich lady, his whole view on life changes. Why Read? For a short story, it really hits it home! People who like the "Old West" kind of atmosphere will also like it. Comments: I read this in ELA as an assignment, but I still read it out of fun sometimes! |
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Very Good Lives by: J.K. Rowling Submitted by: Mrs. Boerlin
Plot: I was so excited to read a non-fiction book by J.K.Rowling. This is her speech she spoke to Harvard University graduates, and it is simplistic but powerful. She writes about how her parents wanted her to have a SAFE career, but she wanted to be a writer. She speaks about the power of a dream, and she encourages the Harvard students to embrace their possibilities. Why Read? This book is worth reading because it throws some light into the writing career of one of the world's best fantasy writers. Comments: This is a quick nonfiction read! |
