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June 15
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Lonica
gave  to:
The Whipping Boy (HarperClassics)
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Sid Fleischman
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Lonica
gave  to:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Hardcover)
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Mary Ann Shaffer
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read in June, 2009
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Lonica
gave to:
Looking for Alaska (Paperback)
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John Green
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read in June, 2009
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May 07
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Lonica
marked as to-read:
Mr. Darcy's Daughters (Paperback)
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Elizabeth Aston
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April 30
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Lonica
gave  to:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Hardcover)
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Sherman Alexie
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Lonica said:
"I absolutely love this book! I listened to it as an audiobook and it was an amazing experience. Since Sherman Alexie actually reads the story himself, it's a great narrative and absolutely hilarious to listen to. I was also intrigued by the images...more
I absolutely love this book! I listened to it as an audiobook and it was an amazing experience. Since Sherman Alexie actually reads the story himself, it's a great narrative and absolutely hilarious to listen to. I was also intrigued by the images that are scattered throughout the novel. I think teens would really enjoy reading this book. It's sad; it's funny; and it has a great message.
Junior is faced with a number of challenges: learning disabilities, family challenges, moving to a new school, making (and keeping) friends, and interacting with girls. All of these issues would easily be relatable to other teenagers.
Seeing as this novel is really a memoir and based on Alexie's own experiences as a teenager, I think this novel is incredibly realistic. I'm sure that Alexie takes license with some of the stories, but overall Junior reacts in the same way any teenage boy would be expected to. Certainly, teens would enjoy listening to his experiences and comparing them with their own.
I would promote this book by sharing an excerpt of the sound recording to teens. I think that Alexie's reading would immediately engross teens. I would also project pictures from the book that go along with the recording I selected. The humorous images would definitely help sell the novel!
5Q, 4P, J/H(less)
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Lonica
gave to:
American Born Chinese (Paperback)
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Gene Luen Yang
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Lonica said:
"This book was a bit difficult to follow in the begining, with all the different plot lines, but I was impressed with the way it came together at the end. I think that teens would be drawn to this book mainly because of the images. The color illustr...more
This book was a bit difficult to follow in the begining, with all the different plot lines, but I was impressed with the way it came together at the end. I think that teens would be drawn to this book mainly because of the images. The color illustrations were beautiful and eye-catching. Many reluctant readers would be willing to pick this book up!
This book addresses the issues of loyalty, heritage, life choices, and the interconnectedness of our decisions. It was interesting to see how the choice that one character made effected all the other characters.
Obviously, the story is not entirely realistic. I thought that the emotions of Jin Wang and Danny were entirely believable. Teenagers would most likely feel the way these boys do and react in the same way. I thought that they were well-depicted.
I think that this graphic novel would really sell itself if it was displayed well. Like I mentioned, the color illustrations are so intriguing that I think a teen would easily pick it up and be enticed to read it a bit more. It might also be a good idea to set up the story a bit for the readers so they understand that three different tales are going to be told--this would help allieviate reader frustration that might occur.
5Q, 4P, M/J/H(less)
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Lonica
gave to:
Book of a Thousand Days (Hardcover)
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Shannon Hale
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Lonica said:
"I really enjoyed reading this book and I think younger/lower-level teenage girls will like reading it too. I found the romance to be appealing and motivating, and the story line was interesting. Since fantasy fiction seems to be so appealing these ...more
I really enjoyed reading this book and I think younger/lower-level teenage girls will like reading it too. I found the romance to be appealing and motivating, and the story line was interesting. Since fantasy fiction seems to be so appealing these days, I'm sure many other teens will like this novel.
This book deals with loneliness, managing the death of one's parents, growing independence, making life-altering decisions, loyalty and growing responsiblity for taking care of others.
I thought that Dashti was a admirable character, if a bit difficult to believe. To be so committed to her mistress, that Dashti would be willing to stay shut up in a little cell for seven years is a bit difficult to believe. I guess, it is a fairy tale, but still! I think I would have left Lady Saren a long time before I was shut up in the tower. I was impressed with the way that Dashti cared for her mistress and managed to survive despite the terrible circumstances.
I would probably promote this book in conjunction with a number of other "fairy tale" novels. There seem to be so many out there right now, like A Curse as Dark as Gold. It would also be interesting to read these retellings in conjunction with the original fairy tale. Teens might like to compare the two.
4Q, 4Q, M/J(less)
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Lonica
gave to:
Death Note, Volume 01 (Paperback)
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Tsugumi Ohba
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Lonica said:
"Manga novels are really popular for a large number of teenage readers and I think that this one would be a favorite. Reluctant readers could easily be persuaded to read a book that has so many images and so little text. The plot is also intriguing...more
Manga novels are really popular for a large number of teenage readers and I think that this one would be a favorite. Reluctant readers could easily be persuaded to read a book that has so many images and so little text. The plot is also intriguing and I think teens would like to follow the story of Light and the Death Notebook.
The book addresses questions of morality (should Light use the notebook?), pressure to conform and do well in school, justice, and growing independence.
I didn't think the characters were particularly believable, but it is a comic book. Certainly, the shinigami are make-believe and not the most credible characters. I can see how a teenage boy, such as Light, could get wrapped up in using the Death Notebook like he does, though. I thought that was believable.
I know that The Death Notebook has been made into a television series (although I wasn't all that impressed with it), so it might be interesting to play a clip of the show for teens before recommedning the book. Telling the basic plot line of the story would also be interesting.
3Q, 4P, J/S (less)
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April 28
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Lonica
gave to:
A Mango-Shaped Space (Paperback)
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Wendy Mass
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