The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon Nonfiction Biography Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book was written about a boy’s suicide attempt when he lit himself on fire. He writes about his stay in the hospital and extensive surgeries and operations. I thought it was kind of gross, but also inspiring to experience his process of regaining self-respect.
The Tail of Emily Windsnap Emily Windsnap series #1 by Liz Kessler Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is a great book. Everybody has a secret, right? Well, Emily’s is a little different. She didn’t even know it until her first day of swimming class in 7th grade. She has never been allowed to go in water before (she showers, but not in a pool or ocean), which … Read more
Sickened: The Memoir of a Munchausen By Proxy Childhood by Julie Gregory Autobiography Biography Nonfiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book scares me because it is about a girl whose mother always thinks she’s sick and takes her to doctors all the time. She is on all sorts of medication and spends most of her childhood in hospitals. the worst part is that it is a true story.
All American Girl by Meg Cabot Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a pretty girly book, but I like it because Meg Cabot has a light, funny writing style. It is abouta teenage girl who saves the President by accident and takes art classes with his son. She learns how to deal with the publicity and quickly falls for the First son.
High Heat by Carl Deuker Realistic Fiction Sports Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I wasn’t sure how much I would like this book at first since it is mainly about baseball, but it is a pretty good read. The story is about a boy named Shane whose father gets arrested, and Shane’s social life and monetary influence falls apart.
Shattering Glass by Gail Giles Realistic Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I think this book is a very good novel for students in middle school and high school to read because it shows just how silly and destructive peer pressure is.
Head Games by Mariah Fredericks Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) I found this book kind of interesting. It is about a girl namd Judith who plays games online and finds out that another kid in her building plays the game, too. They decide to make up their own game, but Judith’s mom ruins it for them. Judith also makes new friends and overcomes the trauma of being attacked in reality.
The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars Adventure Realistic Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is about a girl whose 14th summer is going so well she wants to run away from home. Her aunt and sister are driving her crazy, but when her brother goes missing, will she be able to put her differences aside?
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen Funny Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I really liked this book because it was amusing to see the same things happen, but from a guy’s point of view and then a girl’s perspective, and how different we think. It’s a cute story that I enjoyed reading, and was a real quick read. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book … Read more
Baby by Patricia MacLachlan Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A mother leaves her child on a front porch with just a note – will the mother return? If she does, will her new family be able to let her go?