By Alan Gratz 5 Stars On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed on Normandy beach in France, which was the biggest naval invasion in all of human history and the beginning of the end for the Nazis in Europe. Allies follows four main characters and their individual stories about their experiences during D-Day. Dee, a…
Book Review: Out of My Mind
By Sharon M. Draper 5 Stars I can't stop smiling and feeling overwhelmed by the magnificent adventure I just had within the pages of Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. This book has moved me in ways I never imagined, and I am amazed at the power it possesses. Melody, the exceptional protagonist…
Book Review: The Passenger to Frankfurt
By Agatha Christie 4 Stars The Passenger to Frankfurt is both dystopian and a mystery at the same time. It also has elements of an alternate historical universe in which Nazis try to reestablish the German Reich. The plot builds up slowly and builds upon itself so that it is not presenting an overwhelming amount…
Book Review: The Darkest Minds
By Alexandra Bracken 3 Stars This book is a gripping dystopian novel that takes you into a world where the young have extraordinary powers and are feared by the government. This thrilling adventure paints a picture of society in utter chaos, offering readers a balance of emotion, action and social commentary. The story is centered…
Book Review: The Cheerleaders
by Kara Thomas 4 Stars The Cheerleaders is a gripping, suspenseful young adult novel about the mysterious disappearance of five high school cheerleaders in a town called Sunnybrook. The story follows a girl named Monica, whose sister was one of the five cheerleaders who vanished without a trace five years ago. Monica has always been…
Book Review: The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins 5 Stars The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is set in the world of Panem sometime in the future. Panem is divided into 12 districts, including the Capitol, which controls the majority of the country's wealth and authority. The 12 districts live in poverty and in fear. Each year, two tributes—one boy…
Book Review: Uncertain Solider
By Karen Bass 4 Stars Uncertain Soldier by Karen Bass takes place in Alberta, Canada, during WW1. Max, the 12-year-old son of German immigrants, befriends Erich, a 17-year-old German prisoner of war. Max is bullied by his classmates because of his German heritage, and he becomes a scapegoat for their rage against the Nazis and…
Book Review: Experiments With Electricity And Magnetism
By Robert Gardner 4 Stars The book Experiments With Electricity And Magnetism by Robert Gardner is a practical guide for young scientists (like me), students and curious individuals. This book teaches children about electricity and magnetism through hands-on experiments. The approach of Gardener through this book is both engaging and informative as his experiments allow…
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