Realistic Fiction
Note: All images from Barnes and Noble
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer By: John Grisham Submitted by Jacob B.
Plot: Theodore Boone is a very intellectual kid with wits of the law, he is always there to help his friends with their own legal problems or give them advice. Theodore is someone who is ready to battle in court, even if it is just animal court. The Kid Lawyer embarks on a adventure to prove that someone is guilty of a major crime.
Why Read? If you're into the law or anything related, I highly suggest you take a peek at this book. This is one of the few books I didn't dread reading! The whole series is excellent!
Plot: Theodore Boone is a very intellectual kid with wits of the law, he is always there to help his friends with their own legal problems or give them advice. Theodore is someone who is ready to battle in court, even if it is just animal court. The Kid Lawyer embarks on a adventure to prove that someone is guilty of a major crime.
Why Read? If you're into the law or anything related, I highly suggest you take a peek at this book. This is one of the few books I didn't dread reading! The whole series is excellent!
Pie By: Sarah Weeks Submitted by Lili S.
Plot: About an aunt who was one of the best Pie bakers passed and nobody could figure out her piecrust recipe, It was left to her cat, Lardo, in her will.
Why Read? Yes, This book made me want to read 100 more from this Author.
Comments: Sarah Weeks also has a book called, HONEY. But I prefer PIE.
Plot: About an aunt who was one of the best Pie bakers passed and nobody could figure out her piecrust recipe, It was left to her cat, Lardo, in her will.
Why Read? Yes, This book made me want to read 100 more from this Author.
Comments: Sarah Weeks also has a book called, HONEY. But I prefer PIE.
Lockdown By: Walter Dean Myers Submitted by Aire'yona F.
Plot: Reese a 14 year old boy goes to a Juvenile detention (Progress) for being involve in criminal actions. While he is in Progress he has some problem he has to face. Other kids in the detention is trying to start problem and he has to find a way to stay out of trouble because he only has one strike. He is patently waiting to get out of the detention so he can help his family.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has this excitement. In the book he is trying to stay safe and not end up in jail.
Comments: Walter Dean Myers book are very down to earth. He has other book called Monster, The Legend of Tarik, and game.
Plot: Reese a 14 year old boy goes to a Juvenile detention (Progress) for being involve in criminal actions. While he is in Progress he has some problem he has to face. Other kids in the detention is trying to start problem and he has to find a way to stay out of trouble because he only has one strike. He is patently waiting to get out of the detention so he can help his family.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has this excitement. In the book he is trying to stay safe and not end up in jail.
Comments: Walter Dean Myers book are very down to earth. He has other book called Monster, The Legend of Tarik, and game.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid By: Jeff Kinney Submitted by Will P.
Plot: Greg is one of the most relatable people in the story. he is in 6th grade and his best friend in the book is Rowley and he is an undersized weakling. you know we all know someone like that.
Why Read? this book is definitely a good book to read it is funny and it is the first out of im pretty sure 13 books so definitely read it if your thinking about it it is great.
Comments: this book is great and is relatable.
Plot: Greg is one of the most relatable people in the story. he is in 6th grade and his best friend in the book is Rowley and he is an undersized weakling. you know we all know someone like that.
Why Read? this book is definitely a good book to read it is funny and it is the first out of im pretty sure 13 books so definitely read it if your thinking about it it is great.
Comments: this book is great and is relatable.
Swindle By: Rachel Gordon Korman Submitted by Kyle C.
Plot: Swindle is about stealing back a baseball card that got scammed. They break into shops and houses to find it. But there is a dog that is in there way.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it will get you more and more interested as you go on through the book.
Comments: I personally think its a good, fun, and interesting book.
Plot: Swindle is about stealing back a baseball card that got scammed. They break into shops and houses to find it. But there is a dog that is in there way.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it will get you more and more interested as you go on through the book.
Comments: I personally think its a good, fun, and interesting book.
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story By: Linda Sue Park Submitted by Logan M.
Plot: I really liked this book because it is about a boy who is seperated from his family and over a long period of time, tries to find his family while completeing other outstanding little tasks. This is all after the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, he must walk with other Dinka tribe members throught Southern Sudan, Kenya, and Ethiopia to the safe house or safe haven. When he finally accomplished his goals, in 1996 he started to help the people of Africa and Southern Sudan.
Why Read? I think that this book is worth reading because if you enjoy intense cliffhangers and surprises, then this is the perfect book for you! If you have free time, then you should read this book because it is not too long, or too short.
Comments: If you want to read little chapters at a time, then you should read this because there are a lot of tiny chapters to leave you waiting to find out what happens next in this action packed adventure!
Plot: I really liked this book because it is about a boy who is seperated from his family and over a long period of time, tries to find his family while completeing other outstanding little tasks. This is all after the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, he must walk with other Dinka tribe members throught Southern Sudan, Kenya, and Ethiopia to the safe house or safe haven. When he finally accomplished his goals, in 1996 he started to help the people of Africa and Southern Sudan.
Why Read? I think that this book is worth reading because if you enjoy intense cliffhangers and surprises, then this is the perfect book for you! If you have free time, then you should read this book because it is not too long, or too short.
Comments: If you want to read little chapters at a time, then you should read this because there are a lot of tiny chapters to leave you waiting to find out what happens next in this action packed adventure!
On the Come Up By: Angie Thomas Submitted by Vanessa G.
Plot: This story is about A teenage girl, Bri who lives in a gang neighborhood, whos dad was shot when she was really young and her mom was a drug addict who just got Bri and her brother back. Before her dad died everyone in the projects knew her dad as Law the rapper. Now 16-year-old Bri wants to continue her dad's work as everyone knows her as Lil' Law. After Bri goes through a traumatic and racist experience she creates a song that blows up. While going through crushes, church, the projects, gang violence, school, money problems, her mad aunt pooh, and her song blowing up this 16-year-old is just trying her best.
Why Read? This book shows real-world problems and is fun and at the same time, it has teenage romance, LQBTQ+, and racism.
Comments: If you are not ok with cursing, especially with the N-Word even though it is not ok for people to say it, it is in the book. So if you are not ok with the N-word or another curse word this book isn't for you.
Plot: This story is about A teenage girl, Bri who lives in a gang neighborhood, whos dad was shot when she was really young and her mom was a drug addict who just got Bri and her brother back. Before her dad died everyone in the projects knew her dad as Law the rapper. Now 16-year-old Bri wants to continue her dad's work as everyone knows her as Lil' Law. After Bri goes through a traumatic and racist experience she creates a song that blows up. While going through crushes, church, the projects, gang violence, school, money problems, her mad aunt pooh, and her song blowing up this 16-year-old is just trying her best.
Why Read? This book shows real-world problems and is fun and at the same time, it has teenage romance, LQBTQ+, and racism.
Comments: If you are not ok with cursing, especially with the N-Word even though it is not ok for people to say it, it is in the book. So if you are not ok with the N-word or another curse word this book isn't for you.
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not So Happily Ever After By: Rachel Renee Russell Submitted by Jalena M.
Plot: This book is about a girl named Nikki Maxwell that was hit by a dogeball during gym class and causes her to have a crazy dream where all of her aquantances play the roles of fairytail characters from fairytail stories.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it talks about how a girl named Nikki Maxwell got stuck in a fairytail and it is a humor book and is great for people who love reading about humor
Comments: No other comments.
Plot: This book is about a girl named Nikki Maxwell that was hit by a dogeball during gym class and causes her to have a crazy dream where all of her aquantances play the roles of fairytail characters from fairytail stories.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it talks about how a girl named Nikki Maxwell got stuck in a fairytail and it is a humor book and is great for people who love reading about humor
Comments: No other comments.
Wonder By: R.J Palacio Submitted by Brooke D.
Plot: A young boy with down syndrome was home schooled and now is forced to go to public school. He is scared that he will not fit in. He has some hard times but little does he know he ends up falling in love with it.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it teaches you a very important lesson. It is a very interesting book and you would love to read it.
Comments: This book might be low for some grade levels.
Plot: A young boy with down syndrome was home schooled and now is forced to go to public school. He is scared that he will not fit in. He has some hard times but little does he know he ends up falling in love with it.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it teaches you a very important lesson. It is a very interesting book and you would love to read it.
Comments: This book might be low for some grade levels.
Cherub By: Robert Muchamore Submitted by Connor G.
Plot: This book is a series and is about a British intelligence group with kids that go on undercover missions to take out terrorists and their groups.
Why Read? it has a lot of AR points and has a lot of books so you can read it for a long time
Comments: No.
Plot: This book is a series and is about a British intelligence group with kids that go on undercover missions to take out terrorists and their groups.
Why Read? it has a lot of AR points and has a lot of books so you can read it for a long time
Comments: No.
A Night Divided By: Jennifer A Nielsen Submitted by Zoriana Delacruz
Plot: A Night Divided is based off a historical event in 1961 when the Berlin Wall went up separating East and West Germany. A young German girl named Gerta lived on the Eastern side of the wall, it which is treated very poorly by the Soviets. Gerta, her mom, and her brother are separated from her dad and her other brother. Her family is separated for years. Gerta knew the danger of trying to escape East Germany, she also knew that West Germany was treated better and the rest of her family was there. She had to find a way to get over to West Germany. It was a very dangerous task. Getting caught could lead to death!
Why Read? I personally don't like historical books, but this book explains to what it was like being separated by your family and living on the "bad" side of Germany during the night the Berlin Wall went up. This shows you how kids our age can overcome many challenges and can do anything they put their mind to. This book made me like a different genre of books that I thought I'd never like.
Comments: This book showed me that I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to. Nothing is too big for me to accomplish.
Plot: A Night Divided is based off a historical event in 1961 when the Berlin Wall went up separating East and West Germany. A young German girl named Gerta lived on the Eastern side of the wall, it which is treated very poorly by the Soviets. Gerta, her mom, and her brother are separated from her dad and her other brother. Her family is separated for years. Gerta knew the danger of trying to escape East Germany, she also knew that West Germany was treated better and the rest of her family was there. She had to find a way to get over to West Germany. It was a very dangerous task. Getting caught could lead to death!
Why Read? I personally don't like historical books, but this book explains to what it was like being separated by your family and living on the "bad" side of Germany during the night the Berlin Wall went up. This shows you how kids our age can overcome many challenges and can do anything they put their mind to. This book made me like a different genre of books that I thought I'd never like.
Comments: This book showed me that I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to. Nothing is too big for me to accomplish.
The Lions of Little Rock By: Kristine Levine Submitted by Jameela P.
Plot: The lions of little rock takes place 4 years after segregation ended. A white 12 year old girl is very shy and doesn't talk much at all until she meets a 12 year old 'colored' girl. The become best friends and help each other out during a time where racism was still heavy in America.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because the book filled with twists and is an example of how people treat other people even when segregation has ended.
Comments: I really enjoyed this book and thought it was spectacular.
Plot: The lions of little rock takes place 4 years after segregation ended. A white 12 year old girl is very shy and doesn't talk much at all until she meets a 12 year old 'colored' girl. The become best friends and help each other out during a time where racism was still heavy in America.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because the book filled with twists and is an example of how people treat other people even when segregation has ended.
Comments: I really enjoyed this book and thought it was spectacular.
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain By: John Boyne Submitted by Cole L.
Plot: Periot lives in France after the first World War. He lives with his German father fought in the first World War, and his French mother in a flat in Paris. But after some tragic events Periot must move away where his aunt adopts him to live with her in a house on top of a mountain in Austria.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has an interesting story that takes place during the World War 2 era.
Comments: Very good book and is worth reading.
Plot: Periot lives in France after the first World War. He lives with his German father fought in the first World War, and his French mother in a flat in Paris. But after some tragic events Periot must move away where his aunt adopts him to live with her in a house on top of a mountain in Austria.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has an interesting story that takes place during the World War 2 era.
Comments: Very good book and is worth reading.
Someone Like You By: Sarah Dessen Submitted by Kayleigh B.
Plot: This story is about a young teenage girl named Halley, who tells her stories about trying to survive high school along with her best friend who gains someone really important in her life while losing someone in return. This book talks about her life with school, a job, friends, and a boyfriend and how sh manages her bond with family.
Why Read? This book is worth reading for many reasons. One reason would be that it might be easy to relate to for some people. This goes from her experiences in high school to her relationships with her best friends. It also talks about her boyfriend who doesn't treat her how she deserves to be treated.
Comments: I would just say that this book starts out a little slow but if you push yourself to keep reading it gets interesting, and towards the end you will get hooked and want more. If you get hooked and want more like I did I suggest reading "That Summer" by Sarah Dessen.
Plot: This story is about a young teenage girl named Halley, who tells her stories about trying to survive high school along with her best friend who gains someone really important in her life while losing someone in return. This book talks about her life with school, a job, friends, and a boyfriend and how sh manages her bond with family.
Why Read? This book is worth reading for many reasons. One reason would be that it might be easy to relate to for some people. This goes from her experiences in high school to her relationships with her best friends. It also talks about her boyfriend who doesn't treat her how she deserves to be treated.
Comments: I would just say that this book starts out a little slow but if you push yourself to keep reading it gets interesting, and towards the end you will get hooked and want more. If you get hooked and want more like I did I suggest reading "That Summer" by Sarah Dessen.
A Walk to Remember By: Nicholas Sparks Submitted by Cecelia T.
Plot: In this book you follow Landon Carter throughout his last year of high school. This year is just like every year, going to the graveyard with his friends, hanging out at Cecil's Diner. But everything changes for him when Jamie Sullivan enters his life. Jamie was just the Preachers daughter. She carried her bible everywhere she went and was a star in the eyes of adults. She wasn't particularly popular but she was defiantly known. Landon and Jamie are complete opposites, but when Jamie has asks Landon a favor everything changes.
Why Read? If you like a good love story then this is a good book for you to read. This book has great plot twist and you'll just want to keep reading. It is worth 8 points and is worth the read.
Comments: Nicholas Sparks has many good books in my opinion and I would recommend many more of his books.
Plot: In this book you follow Landon Carter throughout his last year of high school. This year is just like every year, going to the graveyard with his friends, hanging out at Cecil's Diner. But everything changes for him when Jamie Sullivan enters his life. Jamie was just the Preachers daughter. She carried her bible everywhere she went and was a star in the eyes of adults. She wasn't particularly popular but she was defiantly known. Landon and Jamie are complete opposites, but when Jamie has asks Landon a favor everything changes.
Why Read? If you like a good love story then this is a good book for you to read. This book has great plot twist and you'll just want to keep reading. It is worth 8 points and is worth the read.
Comments: Nicholas Sparks has many good books in my opinion and I would recommend many more of his books.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate By: Jacqueline Kelly Submitted by Kylie M.
Plot: This book is about a girl named Calpurnia Tate who lives in Texas in the late 1800s - early 1900s. She has six brothers, and is the only girl in her family besides her mother and the cook. She is also the middle child. Her parents expect her knit, cook, and clean like every other girl, but Calpurnia has different dreams. She wants to be a scientist, and she despises cooking, cleaning, etc. Her grandfather also has a passion for science, and teaches her new things every day. Read the book to find out what happens to Calpurnia!
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it can inspire you to follow your dreams, and do what you want to do in life. Don't just do what everyone else wants to do. So, maybe if you have big dreams, this book can teach you to follow them, and push you to overcome the struggles you may face in life. So, I recommend reading this book.
Comments: This book could be a little difficult to follow along with the plot. So when reading it, I strongly suggest reading it thoroughly, and try not just skim through it.
Plot: This book is about a girl named Calpurnia Tate who lives in Texas in the late 1800s - early 1900s. She has six brothers, and is the only girl in her family besides her mother and the cook. She is also the middle child. Her parents expect her knit, cook, and clean like every other girl, but Calpurnia has different dreams. She wants to be a scientist, and she despises cooking, cleaning, etc. Her grandfather also has a passion for science, and teaches her new things every day. Read the book to find out what happens to Calpurnia!
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it can inspire you to follow your dreams, and do what you want to do in life. Don't just do what everyone else wants to do. So, maybe if you have big dreams, this book can teach you to follow them, and push you to overcome the struggles you may face in life. So, I recommend reading this book.
Comments: This book could be a little difficult to follow along with the plot. So when reading it, I strongly suggest reading it thoroughly, and try not just skim through it.
The Fault In Our Stars By: John Green Submitted by Sydney P.
Plot: Hazel Grace Lancaster a 16-year-old cancer patient, falls in love with Gus Waters, a similarly afflicted teen from her cancer support group. Hazel feels that Gus really understands her. When Gus scores an invitation to meet the reclusive author, he and Hazel embark on the adventure of their brief lives.
Why Read? The Fault In Our Stars is a love story, it is one of the most genuine and moving ones in recent American fiction, but is also an existential tragedy of intelligence and courage. This is a book that will break your heart, not by wearing it down, but by making it bigger and stronger.
Comments: I recommend this book for children 12 and older!
Plot: Hazel Grace Lancaster a 16-year-old cancer patient, falls in love with Gus Waters, a similarly afflicted teen from her cancer support group. Hazel feels that Gus really understands her. When Gus scores an invitation to meet the reclusive author, he and Hazel embark on the adventure of their brief lives.
Why Read? The Fault In Our Stars is a love story, it is one of the most genuine and moving ones in recent American fiction, but is also an existential tragedy of intelligence and courage. This is a book that will break your heart, not by wearing it down, but by making it bigger and stronger.
Comments: I recommend this book for children 12 and older!
Everything Everything By: Niccola Yoon Submitted by Dominique C.
Plot: Everything Everything is about a young girl named Maddy who suffers from an illness called SCID. This illness doesnt let her go outside, and it is very rare. A mysterious boy named Olly moved in next door, and nothing was gonna stop her from seeing him.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it not only gives you information on the disease SCID, but it lets you in on an interesting love story. Olly and Maddy have to fight through her illness to be together, and you can see the story first hand from Maddy's point of view.
Comments: I would highly reccomend this book and it even has a movie to it!
Plot: Everything Everything is about a young girl named Maddy who suffers from an illness called SCID. This illness doesnt let her go outside, and it is very rare. A mysterious boy named Olly moved in next door, and nothing was gonna stop her from seeing him.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it not only gives you information on the disease SCID, but it lets you in on an interesting love story. Olly and Maddy have to fight through her illness to be together, and you can see the story first hand from Maddy's point of view.
Comments: I would highly reccomend this book and it even has a movie to it!
Every Shiny Thing By: Laurie Morrison Submitted by Genevieve F.
Plot: This book is about a girl who has an autistic brother. He went to therapy, until he went to a new boarding school. The main character, Lauren, convinces her new friend who is a foster kid, Sierra, to help her raise money for other kids on the autism spectrum who don't have the resources to go to therapy.
Why Read? This book is worth reading, because it has a very surprising story line, and you really don't expect the ending.
Comments: The book is a 5.4 grade level, and if you read the book take the AR quiz, you can earn up to 9 points.
Plot: This book is about a girl who has an autistic brother. He went to therapy, until he went to a new boarding school. The main character, Lauren, convinces her new friend who is a foster kid, Sierra, to help her raise money for other kids on the autism spectrum who don't have the resources to go to therapy.
Why Read? This book is worth reading, because it has a very surprising story line, and you really don't expect the ending.
Comments: The book is a 5.4 grade level, and if you read the book take the AR quiz, you can earn up to 9 points.
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Hate List By: Jennifer Brown Submitted by Kylee R.
Plot: Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, opened fired on the school cafeteria last year. In the process she was shot trying to stop him. After that Nick shot himself. Nick picked his targets off a list he and Valerie made which they called the 'Hate List'. Now, Valerie has come back to school to finish her senior year. With no friends and a bad reputation, this is a year she will have to work hard and not let her past weigh her down. Why Read? This book is worth reading because you go through a young adult's difficult life experiences. You realize how not everybody's life is perfect, and that people fight battles that no one else knows about. In reading this book you will learn important life lessons. Comments: This book has some graphic violence and profanities. |
After Ever After By: Jordan Sonnenblick Submitted by: Kyria S.
Plot: Jeffery has survived cancer and is remission now as a teenager. His treatment has left him different academically and physically. He is dealing with his brother leaving, his best friend keeping a secret from him, and lots of other issues in his life as an eighth grader.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because this book is realistic - just like our everyday life. It really gets you thinking. Trust me you'll like this book.
Comments: This is the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plot: Jeffery has survived cancer and is remission now as a teenager. His treatment has left him different academically and physically. He is dealing with his brother leaving, his best friend keeping a secret from him, and lots of other issues in his life as an eighth grader.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because this book is realistic - just like our everyday life. It really gets you thinking. Trust me you'll like this book.
Comments: This is the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No More Dead Dogs By: Gordon Korman Submitted by: Jeremy W.
Plot: A famous football player named, Wallace Wallace, was given detention for not writing a good essay. The teacher giving him detention was also the director of the play, "Old Shep, My Pal." Eventually, Wallace does his own little "changes".
Why Read? It is very eye-catching cover and a fun and enjoyable read.
Comments: No More Dead Dogs is just a good story, and it also has a play-away version available in the media center.
Plot: A famous football player named, Wallace Wallace, was given detention for not writing a good essay. The teacher giving him detention was also the director of the play, "Old Shep, My Pal." Eventually, Wallace does his own little "changes".
Why Read? It is very eye-catching cover and a fun and enjoyable read.
Comments: No More Dead Dogs is just a good story, and it also has a play-away version available in the media center.
Fault in Our Stars By: John Green Submitted by Mrs. Boerlin
Plot: Hazel and Gus are two teens living with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Both have their own unique way of dealing with the effects of the diseases. The two form a bond and go on a grand adventure to Holland where's they learn that true love can be found even in the darkest hours.
Why Read? The book is so worth reading because the protagonists, Hazel and Gus, tell their life story with realistic humor. One minute I am laughing at Hazels quirky scarcasim, and the next minute I am faced with the realism that this disease is deadly.
Comments: Cannot wait to read more from John Greene!
Plot: Hazel and Gus are two teens living with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Both have their own unique way of dealing with the effects of the diseases. The two form a bond and go on a grand adventure to Holland where's they learn that true love can be found even in the darkest hours.
Why Read? The book is so worth reading because the protagonists, Hazel and Gus, tell their life story with realistic humor. One minute I am laughing at Hazels quirky scarcasim, and the next minute I am faced with the realism that this disease is deadly.
Comments: Cannot wait to read more from John Greene!
Smiles to Go By: Jerry Spinelli Submitted by: Gina T.
Plot: Will Tuppence has always been interested in science, but in ninth grade, he learned that protons eventually decay. He begins to look at the whole world at a different point of view and has a change in feelings toward his little sister and two best friends.
Why Read? It's interesting and there's always things happening that you wouldn't expect. Many of the events in this book catch you by surprise.
Comments: It's an easy 5-point book for if you need a few more points for AR, and you're looking for a page turner book.
Plot: Will Tuppence has always been interested in science, but in ninth grade, he learned that protons eventually decay. He begins to look at the whole world at a different point of view and has a change in feelings toward his little sister and two best friends.
Why Read? It's interesting and there's always things happening that you wouldn't expect. Many of the events in this book catch you by surprise.
Comments: It's an easy 5-point book for if you need a few more points for AR, and you're looking for a page turner book.
Happyface By: Stephen Emond Submitted by Julianna S.
Plot: Happyface is about this kid who is going through a difficult time. His parents are fighting, and they get divorced, and he now lives his mom. He goes to a new school with kids he has never seen before. He hides behind a “mask” of smiles, trying to act like everything is ok. As he struggles to deal with his feelings about his new “life”, growing up, and a relationship with his longtime crush, the reader can learn how he changes by reading his emails, chats, journal entries, and pictures he has drawn.
Why Read? It’s really interesting and the more you read you get more into it. I loved it, and it’s a really good story.
Plot: Happyface is about this kid who is going through a difficult time. His parents are fighting, and they get divorced, and he now lives his mom. He goes to a new school with kids he has never seen before. He hides behind a “mask” of smiles, trying to act like everything is ok. As he struggles to deal with his feelings about his new “life”, growing up, and a relationship with his longtime crush, the reader can learn how he changes by reading his emails, chats, journal entries, and pictures he has drawn.
Why Read? It’s really interesting and the more you read you get more into it. I loved it, and it’s a really good story.
Firmament By: Tim Bowler Submitted by: Thomas C.
Plot: Luke is a regular kid with a tragic life. Luke's father died and after that he was never the same. He started hanging out with the wrong crowd of people. Luke is a magnificent musician. With all this he has to also deal with commitments, is mother's love life, and an old lady. Read more to find out how he juggles all of this.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it tells of so many different things that some of you might have gone through or are even going through right now. Luke doesn't always make decisions, but he tries to find a way to cope with it.
Comments: This book was a real eye-opener to what other kids might be going through. I think a lot of other kids need to pick up this book.
Plot: Luke is a regular kid with a tragic life. Luke's father died and after that he was never the same. He started hanging out with the wrong crowd of people. Luke is a magnificent musician. With all this he has to also deal with commitments, is mother's love life, and an old lady. Read more to find out how he juggles all of this.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it tells of so many different things that some of you might have gone through or are even going through right now. Luke doesn't always make decisions, but he tries to find a way to cope with it.
Comments: This book was a real eye-opener to what other kids might be going through. I think a lot of other kids need to pick up this book.
Pictures of Hollis Woods By: Patricia Reilly Giff Submitted by Avery D.
Plot: This story is about a young girl who missed out on the chance of having a family...or did she? Poor Hollis Woods goes from house to house in this realistic fiction.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is very easy to follow. It is very descriptive, as are all the books by Giff. It is a fun and thrilling novella.
Comments: I loved reading this book. It was a quick read, but a great one. It takes on topic and keeps you holding on. Great read!
Plot: This story is about a young girl who missed out on the chance of having a family...or did she? Poor Hollis Woods goes from house to house in this realistic fiction.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is very easy to follow. It is very descriptive, as are all the books by Giff. It is a fun and thrilling novella.
Comments: I loved reading this book. It was a quick read, but a great one. It takes on topic and keeps you holding on. Great read!
The Young Man and the Sea By: Rodman Philbrick Submitted by Lionel P.
Plot: Skiff Beaman has a boatload of problems. Since his Mother died, his father never wants to do anything. But Skiff keeps on trying to get out in the ocean. He finds his boat (his skiff) all messed up and he goes out in it. Then he gets a huge surprise!
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is an easy 5 points and it is one of the very best books I’ve ever read.
Plot: Skiff Beaman has a boatload of problems. Since his Mother died, his father never wants to do anything. But Skiff keeps on trying to get out in the ocean. He finds his boat (his skiff) all messed up and he goes out in it. Then he gets a huge surprise!
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is an easy 5 points and it is one of the very best books I’ve ever read.
