Keys to the Demon Prison Fablehaven, bk#5 by Brandon Mull Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about how Fablehaven and the things that live there are in danger because a demon named Graulas is going to open a demon prison. Kendra and her friends and family are trapped but her brother Seth has to save their world and get them out to stop the demons. Will … Read more
Need by Joelle Sharbonneau Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In “Need” by Joelle Charbonneau, the students of Nottawa High School are invited to join a new social networking site that promises to fulfill their every wish. As each student requests something they desire, they are given simple tasks to complete in return. However, these tasks quickly escalate in severity and danger, leading to dire consequences. The story follows Kaylee … Read more
A Wrinkle in Time Time Quintet, bk #1 by Madeline L’Engle Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they journey through time and space. The trio is guided by three mysterious celestial beings: Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who. Their mission is to rescue Meg’s father, who has been … Read more
We used our diamond painting skills to bedazzle book covers (and some other stuff, too) at this fun event! If you haven’t tried it, diamond painting is relaxing and fun.
Using a variety of materials, including moss, bark, stones, acrylic paint, and tiny plastic trees, teens created their very own enchanted forests within the confines of a shoebox. In these magical places rabbits and foxes and hedgehogs became friends and foraged together. So impressed with everyone’s creativity!
HAPL teens created their own dot art in the style of Australian Aboriginal artists.
Check out the fantastic alebrijes teens created this summer using air-dry modeling clay! Alebrijes are a form of Mexican folk art that depict dreamlike, fantastical creatures.
The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Daphne and her two best friends have spent all of their summers together at camp since they were six. Now that they are adults, this has not stopped them from having fun and getting close. Except for some hiccups in the past… “Summer of Songbirds” is about coming closer together while learning to deal with individuality … Read more
Love Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Love, Hate & Other Filters” by Samira Ahmed follows Maya Aziz, a high school senior torn between her parents’ traditional expectations and her dreams of pursuing filmmaking. Maya navigates the challenges of cultural identity, young love, and Islamophobia after 9/11. When a terrorist attack occurs and the suspect shares her last name, Maya faces hostility … Read more
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “Amal Unbound” by Aisha Saeed follows Amal, a young Pakistani girl who dreams of becoming a teacher. Her life takes a turn when she accidentally offends a powerful local landlord, Khan Sahib. As punishment, she is forced to be a servant at his estate. There, she encounters a world of oppression and injustice. Despite the challenges, Amal remains … Read more