Author: Gary D. Schmidt Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Doug recently moved to where he calls "The Dump" in Upstate New York during the time of the Vietnam War and when Apollo space missions are making history in the science industry. He tries not to be the "skinny thug" everyone in his new school thinks he is, which leads him to more trouble. But along the way he meets Lil Spicer, who helps him get through life despite his abusive father and brother, and Mr. Powell, the local librarian who shows Doug how to draw realistic birds. Soon Doug opens up to more opportunities than ever, and he begins to realize that life isn't so bad after all. Personal Review: This also was an amazing book to read. Doug is such a funny, nice character, yet you really can see how hard it is to get through life and why he has to act tough. With his abusive father and brother, with his other brother scared for life after the Vietnam War, and the way his teachers treat him at school like he is a criminal, his only comforts are his mom, Lil, Mr. Powell, and drawing. This has lots of history tied to it as well, so this would be a good way to learn about history in the 1960's. Recommendation: I would recommend this people who like to learn about history and who like fiction tied with it, who can read hurtful moments and sad times, and who would like to learn a thing or two about art. Also, though this book has only a few chapters, they are long chapters, so be prepared for that, too. Click here to read more about this amazing book!
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Author: Michele Weber Hurwitz Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: It's the summer before high school, and Nina is kind of lost. Summers with her best friend Josie are the usual: being dragged to shopping malls, summer school, and Josie begging to do her nails constantly. But when one of her neighbors can't plant her marigolds because of a broken leg, Nina plants them for her. Suddenly, she realizes that by doing nice things for others, she can secretly change her neighborhood for the better. So she sets a goal: to secretly do 65 nice things for others in 65 days, or until school starts. Can she pull it off in time for high school? Or will she be discovered first? Personal Review: This book was amazing! It made me feel like it was summertime, even though it was cold out. Nina is a awkward teenager who wants to do nice things for others, and along the way she becomes more open to the rest of the world and learns about her neighbors in ways she never would have imagined. Her parents are lawyers, and they are away a lot, so they don't know and aren't suspicious of her...until the end of the book. But that's for me to know and for you to find out! Recommendation: I would recommend this for realistic fiction lovers, who can take on sad moments in a book, and who like some, but not a lot, of mystery in their books (Nina has to solve why one of her neighbors drives away at night but never comes out in the day, and who lives in the creepy house at the end of the street!). This was a great book, a nice mix of almost everything a book could have. Book sound interesting? Click here for Amazon's review. Author: Kiera Cass Book Colors: Purple, Purple.
Book Genre: Distopian Liturature. Summaries: The Heir: After hearing countless times about her parent's Selection, Eadlyn Schreve, oldest Schreve child and next in line to the throne, isn't sure that her Selection would be the fairy-tale kind her parents had. But soon after she meets the 35 gentlemen that will be competeing for her heart, Eadlyn realizes there's more to these boys than just their outward appearance. The Crown: When Eadlyn Schreve started this Selection, she wasn't planning on falling in love with any of the 35 suitors that had walked into the palace weeks before. But after a few weeks of competition, she realizes that love isn't as far away as she thought. And after her mother has a servere heart attack, Eadlyn must take matters into her own hands, manage the kingdom, and find her true love. Personal Review: I already loved The Selection series before I read these two books, so of course I really loved these as well! Eadlyn is a very neat teenager, and I think most people can relate to her in some way or another. The end sort of surprised me. You'll never guess who she picks at the end! Recommendation: I would definately recommend this book for anyone who had read The Selection series (or any of The Selection books) and loved it. I would also recommend this book for people who really love surprises (there are quite a few), and who like dystopian literature. If you had never read the first three books, this would still be a good read because it has new people and a new Selection, but I would prefer if you read the others before you read this! Loved America Singer's Selection? Click here and here for both of Eadlyn's stories! Author: Chelsea Clinton Book Color: Blue
Book Genre: Informational/Factbook Summary: After learning about problems that the world has, Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton, wrote a book informing the rest of the world about poverty, sickness, animal endangerment, and much more! Plus, it includes kid heroes who helped to change the world and how you and your family can do the same. Personal Review: I loved this book, but it made me sad to find out that poverty affects most places around the world, or how one in five kids who go to school most likley stayed in a homeless shelter the night before, or how pangolins, tigers, and many other animals risk exctintion from poaching and habitat loss. Knowing these things can help you and your family make a difference in your community. Recommendation: I would deffinatly recommend this book for people who want to learn more about our Earth and who want to make a difference. This book is also good for people who want to help but don't know how, because this book contains helpful tips, organizations, and websites that you could follow to help change the world. Or, if you want a neat little non-fiction book to read, this book is fine for that, too. Does this book sound awesome? Click here for more information! |
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