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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a heroine story of how two sisters show resistance against the Nazis during World War II.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a heroine story of how two sisters show resistance against the Nazis during World War II.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is set during a time where the Nazi party caused much grief and destruction during the Holocaust. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak follows Liesel, who is sent to live with foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann in the fictional town of Molching. Liesel discovers the power of … Read more
Night by Elie Wiesel Biography Non-fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This tells the story of survival during a time of despair. This book represents the horrors that were subjected upon so many innocent lives during the Holocaust. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Narrated by Eliezer, this story follows the life of a 12-year-old boy who has to endure the hardships of the Holocaust. They were treated with unimaginable … Read more
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) This book explores the struggles faced in society regarding independence and the many different lives we lead.
Blizzard Besties by Yamile Saied Mendes Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Vanesa and her family can’t wait to go on vacation at Pinecloud. Pinecloud has snow everywhere and is a ski resort. Vanesa can’t wait to go. She loves skiing and is amazing at it. She doesn’t get snow back home, so this will be amazing. She hopes for once she can lift the curse and not mess this vacation … Read more
The Lost by Natasha Preston Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This was an amazing book! Piper and her friend Hazel don’t act like normal teenagers, but are wanting to give it a try to see if they can find out what happened to the so-called runaways. They go out and see Caleb and his friend who are rich and donate often. They offer the girls a ride to … Read more
You Will Be Mine by Natasha Preston Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This was an amazing book! Lylah and her friends are wanting to go to the party before Valentine’s Day. Lylah isn’t the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day because it marks a tragic event with her family. She is still going to go to the party though. Right before they leave, her friend Sonny gets a note … Read more
The Journal of Sean Sullivan: A Transcontinental Railroad Worker Dear America/My Name Is America series by William Durbin Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about Sean and his father working on the transcontinental railroad. Sean’s father was already working on the railroad when he started. Sean had to work his way up the ranks, till the railroad was complete. Why did I like this book? I liked this … Read more
Posted by John David Anderson Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In the beginning of the book it was just the four of the boys. Their names are Frost, Bench, DeeDee and Wolf. Then they all get their phones taken away at school. Wolf invites the new girl named Rose to their table for lunch. The three other boys were not so sure about her sitting with them. They start the … Read more
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Non-fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book tells the story of how a group of boys ended up winning the Berlin Olympics. I liked this book because it was really interesting.