Our April book was Legend by Marie Lu Summary: In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day–a famous criminal, and prodigy June–the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy. Legend is the first book in […]
Glass Menagerie — Teen Review
Published on :–review by Josh, teen reviewer The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams This play by Tennessee Williams, written in 1944, is largely responsible for launching him into fame and recognition within the literary world. It is short and stark, but undeniably it remains one of the finest plays of the first […]
Iceman Cometh — Teen Review
Published on :–review by Josh Bramon (teen) The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O’Neill The bleak setting, the common yet complex characters, the prolonged scenes of inebriated barroom chatter, the characters ranging from the raving drunkard, to the down-on-their-luck prostitutes of New York, all meld together to form a multi-layered exploration of humanity. Externally, […]
Divergent
Published on :During February’s YA Book Group meeting, we discussed the Divergent series by Veronica Roth and got an opportunity to watch an advance screening of the movie! Basic facts: It’s a YA dystopian trilogy (well, how many YA dystopians are not trilogies? =) Summary: In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior […]
Shatter Me — Teen Review
Published on :–review by Stacia, teen reviewer Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, seventeen-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablishment, a post-apocalyptic dictatorship, but Adam, the only person ever to show her affection, offers hope of […]
The Sweetest Spell — Teen Review
Published on :–review by Stacia, teen reviewer The Sweetest Spell by Suzanne Selfors Scorned in her Flatlands village because of a deformed foot, Emmeline Thistle’s life changes when she is taken in by Wanderlands dairy farmers and discovers her magical ability to make chocolate, which is more precious and rare than gold […]
House of Hades — Teen Review
Published on :–review by Joey, teen reviewer The House of Hades by Rick Riordan Greek and Roman demigods from the Prophecy of Seven must work together to seal the Doors of Death–and help Percy and Annabeth escape the Underworld in the process. The House of Hades is the fourth installation of the […]
A few summer book reports
Published on :Teens who entered our Summer Reading Club drawings were asked to write a few words about each book they read. Here are a few samples that might guide you to a new book to read: What character in the book would you like to be and why? Ava M., book […]