The Breakfast Club in a snowstorm of all snowstorms. I see what the author was trying to do by bringing together students from different groups in teh...moreThe Breakfast Club in a snowstorm of all snowstorms. I see what the author was trying to do by bringing together students from different groups in teh school. I felt it didn't go 'deep' enough into the dynamics of that, but focused on the storm. I like the premise of the story. (less)
Very detailed; explains the HeLa cells in easy to understand style. Good for a biology class. Might be difficult to encourage reluctant readers to gra...moreVery detailed; explains the HeLa cells in easy to understand style. Good for a biology class. Might be difficult to encourage reluctant readers to grab. (less)
I first was disappointed that this book seemed so much like a lot of books I read lately -- After and Trigger. But as I got into the story more, I beg...moreI first was disappointed that this book seemed so much like a lot of books I read lately -- After and Trigger. But as I got into the story more, I began to really like where the book was going. In the end, I liked it and would recommend.(less)
Like many by Giles, this book was very compelling and great for realistic readers. I was disappointed to read how the parents treated their children....moreLike many by Giles, this book was very compelling and great for realistic readers. I was disappointed to read how the parents treated their children. I wished there had been an adult or friend to help the main character during this difficult time too. Interesting perspective. So far, many students like this book too.(less)
Drinking, drugs, death, poverty, bullying - this book has it all. A person who loves realistic fiction will find this book would be a good fit. Howeve...moreDrinking, drugs, death, poverty, bullying - this book has it all. A person who loves realistic fiction will find this book would be a good fit. However, it is not an amazing book. (less)
Good book. Realistic. Student who like 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' might go for this one - although it is over 200 pages (a turn off for reluctant r...moreGood book. Realistic. Student who like 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' might go for this one - although it is over 200 pages (a turn off for reluctant readers). Deals with sex, homosexuality, and many other teen issues in an appropriate way.
I heard from many people that this was a book to read! However, I went in with high expectations - and that wasn't the way to go. Told in a 5 year old...moreI heard from many people that this was a book to read! However, I went in with high expectations - and that wasn't the way to go. Told in a 5 year old voice. There were many holes in the story for me - possibly because of the young voice. Great story idea, though. A Child Called It readers might like this book.(less)
Well, I am not a fan of fantasy/sci-fi, but this book was interesting. I think more romance readers would like this than fantasy readers. Mostly for g...moreWell, I am not a fan of fantasy/sci-fi, but this book was interesting. I think more romance readers would like this than fantasy readers. Mostly for girls too. (Girl gets pregnant at 18, her mother got pregnant at 18, her mother's mom got pregnant at 18 - by an Elf Lord, cursed the lineage.) (less)
Not like his other books. Although a really good story, I just wonder about getting students to read it. He is great for reluctant readers - but this...moreNot like his other books. Although a really good story, I just wonder about getting students to read it. He is great for reluctant readers - but this topic doesn't fit as well. Good story. (less)
This books is similar to Walter Dean Myers, Shooter, which is a very popular read by our students (not sure if just for the length of the book or for...moreThis books is similar to Walter Dean Myers, Shooter, which is a very popular read by our students (not sure if just for the length of the book or for the content - but it is popular either way). I can see recommending this to students who liked Shooter. It does start out slow, but once you get past the first 50 pages or so, it does get more in depth. And you can't help but think - Did he set the fire?(less)
I am so happy to recommend this book - when a student reads Speak and wants something else by this author, they usually go to Catalyst. However, Winte...moreI am so happy to recommend this book - when a student reads Speak and wants something else by this author, they usually go to Catalyst. However, Wintergirls scratches the itch for something like Speak. (less)
Split takes a look at an abusive family. The younger boy leaves to find his older brother who left the family years back. As the two boys struggle to...moreSplit takes a look at an abusive family. The younger boy leaves to find his older brother who left the family years back. As the two boys struggle to put the past behind them, flashbacks reveal the abuse while they lived at home. (less)
Love the idea - girl feels the emotions of the person who makes the food, particularly her mother's emotions. After that, it goes down a strange road...moreLove the idea - girl feels the emotions of the person who makes the food, particularly her mother's emotions. After that, it goes down a strange road of other interesting incidents. (less)
Spotting for Nellie has a very good message about consequences for your actions and finding redemption after making a mistake. However, this book remi...moreSpotting for Nellie has a very good message about consequences for your actions and finding redemption after making a mistake. However, this book reminded me of many books I have read in ya lit. I would recommend it to students, but it might be after I have recommended others like Speak, 13 reasons why, etc.(less)
Reminds me of a Napoleon Dynamite character in the beginning, but then redeems himself in many ways. Not my favorite of this author and not sure how t...moreReminds me of a Napoleon Dynamite character in the beginning, but then redeems himself in many ways. Not my favorite of this author and not sure how to 'sell' it to students except that it is a short book :) (less)
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