By Jesse Thistle 5 Stars The book is extremely heartwarming at the end. There is a strong message about Truth and Reconciliation, which got me tearing up. Mainly, Justice, Health, and Education were the biggest aspects of the book, which made me feel a lot of emotions, which said, "Please make the right decision, Jesse!"…
Book Review: Warriors: Fire and Ice
By Erin Hunter 4 Stars While reading Fire and Ice from the Warriors Saga by Erin Hunter, I came across a lot of different emotions. The characters made me feel the overall significance, as well as the plot of the novel and what Erin Hunter represents throughout the read. I felt like I was entering…
Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
by Jeff Kinney 4 Stars Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, written by Jeff Kinney, is a comical and entertaining addition to the beloved children's series. As a tenth grader, I found this book to be a light-hearted and enjoyable read. The story follows Greg Heffley and his family as they embark on…
Book Review: Flowers for Algernon
By Daniel Keyes 4 Stars Charlie always wanted to become smarter, to become like everyone else and most importantly, to get friends. Luckily for him, a group of scientists are conducting an experiment which will allow for people to become more intelligent, which was previously tested on the rat Algernon. Through the experiment, Charlie ends…
Book Review: The Summoning
By Kelley Armstrong 4 Stars The book The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong talks about a 15-year-old girl named Chloe who has the ability to see and connect with ghosts. Due to a haunting encounter with a ghoulish creature at school, she gets called crazy and deals with her aunt and dad at home. Her dad…
Book Review: The House That Whispers
By Lin Thompson 4 Stars The House that Whispers is a book following an 11-year-old named Simon, who is struggling with his gender identity and his family. His parents are having relationship issues and drop him off at their Grandmother's house to have a break from Simon and his two sisters, Rose and Talia. This…
Book Review: Ultimate Oceanpedia
By Christina Wilsdon 4 Stars The book Ultimate Oceanpedia by Christina Wilsdon is a compelling journey into the wonders of the ocean. It includes mysteries and the inclusion of amazing visuals with well-written information. This book takes readers exploring through the depths of the ocean and the species that live there. Just like any great…
Book Review: Frying Plantain
By Zalika Reid-Benta 4 Stars Frying Plantain follows Kara Davis, a second-generation Jamaican immigrant living in Toronto, as she moves through adolescence. Through a series of 12 interconnected vignettes, Reid-Benta paints a vivid story of familial struggles, friendship, love, and cultural identity. I found the depiction of the second-generation immigrant experience—the battle between two distinct…
Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
by Jeff Kinney 4 Stars Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Third Wheel, penned by Jeff Kinney, is a delightful installment in the beloved children's series. Despite being aimed at younger readers, as a tenth grader, I found this book to be engaging and entertaining. The story revolves around Greg Heffley's middle school experiences, particularly his…
Book Review: Tales from the Hinterland
By Melissa Albert 5 Stars Huge trigger warning for this book: the book contains abuse, neglect, and lots of death in sometimes really graphic and horrific ways. If you're very uncomfortable and/or disturbed by this type of content, then this book is definitely not for you! Tales of the Hinterland has got to be one…
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