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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…

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…

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…

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…

by Jeff Kinney 4 Stars  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, authored by Jeff Kinney, is a captivating addition to the popular children's book series. As a tenth grader, I found this book to be an entertaining and amusing read, despite its target audience being younger readers.   The story follows the misadventures of Greg…

By K.A Reynolds  5 Stars  Izzy at the End of the World is a science fiction book written by K.A Reynolds. It is about a young autistic girl named Izzy Wilder who is left alone with her dog Akka after aliens come and she is left to travel to find a way to bring her…

By J.R.R Tolkien   5 Stars  Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the second of the three-book series written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The story follows the events which took place in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, first of the three-book series by J.R.R. Tolkien. The setting takes place in…

By J.R.R Tolkien  5 Stars  Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of the three-book series written by J.R.R Tolkien. The story follows the events that took place in The Hobbit, another novel by J.R.R Tolkien. The setting takes place in imaginative Middle-earth, a place where humans and fantasy creatures…

By Tracy Deon   5 Stars  Following the death of her mother, 16-year-old Bree Matthews enrolls in a program at UNC-Chapel Hill. She then witnesses a strange magical attack involving a demon. When a Merlin fails to erase her memory, she stumbles upon a secret society trained to hunt down said creatures. After unlocking powers of…

By Trevor Noah  5 Stars  Born a Crime is a memoir written by famous comedian Trevor Noah about his life as a child in a highly oppressive region of the world. The story is told through the lens of Trevor living as a mixed race during a time of great racial segregation, with hints of…