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–review by Kara, teen reviewer All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Paul Baumer was convinced to join the war by his school teacher. But the war he joined would later be named the “The Great War,” or World War I. Baumer fights on the German side. […]
–review by Natalia, teen reviewer The Enemy by Charlie Higson The Enemy, by Charlie Higson, is one of my favorite books (it’s impossible to choose just one). The plot is as follows: About a year and a half ago, everyone over the age of sixteen acquired a horrible disease that […]
–review by Kara, teen reviewer White Space by Ilsa J. Bick I’d tell you the plot, but I don’t really understand it. As far as I can tell, this book drew a lot of inspiration from The Matrix and Inception (or at least that’s what the back of the book […]
Our library teens reviewed a wide variety of books this summer, including a few favorites that are also perfect for middle school students (starting in grade 4). Dork Diaries by Rachel Rene Russell this book is great for young teens that understand the difficulties of being a teenager. These […]
In the spirit of our Summer Reading “Paws to Read” theme, below is a selection of animal stories reviewed by teens. Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi If you are looking for a book that is entertaining and fun, “Amulet: The Stonekeeper”, is the book. This book is fit […]
Some favorites this past summer were the Divergent series, Legend series, and classics! Check out some teen picks below. Allegiant by Veronica Roth THE ENDING!! Probably the most shocking ending to a book I have read ever. I didn’t see it coming. Don’t worry I will not spoil it. I […]
–review by Kara, teen reviewer Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Billy Pilgrim is a World War 2 veteran that has come unstuck from time. He basically re-lives all parts of his life at random. He’s re-lived everything from his wedding day to the firebombing of Dresden, one of the largest […]
Everlost by Neal Shusterman Find the book in the library: Everlost Summary: When Nick and Allie are killed in a car crash, they end up in Everlost, or limbo for lost souls, where although Nick is satisfied, Allie will stop at nothing–even skinjacking–to break free. The Discussion BEST: Unique […]
–review by Kara, teen reviewer Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor Summary: When a brutal angel army trespasses into the human world, Karou and Akiva must ally their enemy armies against the threat — and against larger dangers that loom on the horizon in this thrilling conclusion to […]
–review by Kara, teen reviewer Girl, Stolen by April Henry Cheyenne Wilder, blind and recently diagnosed with pneumonia, is sleeping in the back of her stepmom’s car when the car is stolen. Griffin, the car stealer, is unaware that he’s accidentally kidnapped someone. Cheyenne is the daughter of a very […]