by Emily T., 8th grader
Old School, by Tobias Wolff (adult Fiction)
Old School is an interesting look into a young writer in his senior year at a fancy prep-school. It is extremely intriguing how authors of books influence these kids' thoughts on life — and even other books. This story is very controversial and inspiring.
Everyone should read it!
by Billy, 5th grader
My Brother Sam is Dead, by Christopher Collier (YA Fiction)
This book is about a kid named Samuel who became a patriot and fought in a war. I liked the book a lot. Also his father is a Tory, so they are against each other. I really liked this book.
by Philana, 5th grader
Frindle, by Andrew Clements (J Fiction)
This was one of my favorite books by Andrew Clements. I loved it! It is about a boy named Nick. He hates his teacher, Mrs. Granger! He makes excuses about leaving his "frindle" at his house. You will have to read the book to find out what happens!
The Bad Beginning, by Lemony Snicket (J Fiction)
This book is fully of mystery. It is about 3 children — Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. Their parents died in a fire.
The Secret Language of Girls, by Frances O'Roark Dowell (we don't own yet)
This is a book of friendship. There are 3 girls: Marilyn, Kate, and Flannery. In the middle they get into a big fight. But you will have to read it to see if they solve their problems! This book is awesome. It is full of mystery.
The Landry News, by Andrew Clements (J Fiction)
This book is not a really good book. I didn't enjoy it because it was really boring. It is about Cara making a newspaper on how her teacher, Mr. Larson, never taught in his whole life of his job! Does he teach or not? You will have to find out!
The BFG, by Roald Dahl (J Fiction)
BFG stands for the Big Friendly Giant. Sophie gets kidnapped out of the orphanage. Sophie was scared out of her mind! She didn't know what was happening. But you will have to read this to see if Sophie survives or not. This book is the best. You gotta read it!
by Michelle T.
That Was Then, This is Now, by S.E. Hinton
This book is about these 2 gangs. So they do drugs, they smoke, they drink, and they love to fight. Then there's this girl named Cathy, which is M & M's sister. Here are the other characters: Charlie, who dies, M & M, a hippie, Mark, a bully, and sometimes Pony Boy. They all do drugs!
by Melanie B., 9th grader
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, by Ann Brashares (YA Fiction)
This story is about 4 best friends who have a pair of magical pants that can fit all of them. It shows that differences don't matter.
by Melanie B., 9th grader
A Child Called It, by Dave Pelzer (Biography Pelzer, adult department)
This book is a very sad book. It is about an abuse case. I won't tell you the rest. You have to read to find out!
by Courtney, 7th grader
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls (YA Fiction)
I did not like this book because the author describes what happens to the dog when he is hurt by the cougar.
by Courtney, 7th grader
Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret, by Judy Blume (J Fiction)
I enjoyed this book because it also had a lot of things I can relate to. It has things I could learn from about love, boyfriends, and friendship.
by Courtney, 7th grader
Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Patricia Reilly Giff (J Fiction, 2006 Nutmeg Nominee)
I liked this book because I could relate to it. I like to draw a lot, and all of the descriptions of the colors she uses are beautiful.
by Melanie B., 9th grader
The Odyssey, by Homer (883.01/Homer)
This was the most boring book I have ever read. I think that if you read this book, it is just plain torture! It is the kind of book that makes you want to fall asleep.
by Monica, 11th grader
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks (we don't own)
This is a nonfiction collection of stories written by Dr. Sacks, a psychologist (although that's probably not his official job title). Each story chronicles the quirky dysfunctional life of a patient. The book has been rather popular lately and has garned much critical acclaim.
When I read it, however, I was very disappointed. Every story seems to be about a hopeless case. Dr. Sacks can only describe what is wrong with his patient, but he can never seem to really treat them. This, together with an extremely dull and repetitive writing style, results in a book that falls short of expectations. Personally, I cannot see this book as deserving of the praise it has been given.
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