The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! I began this book last Sunday, and could not put it down. What an exciting, suspense-filled roller-coaster of a read. This futuristic story of an evil government that pits 24 young people against each other to the death, introduces us to a memorable young woman named Katniss. Her bravery and resourcefulness as she takes her younger sister's place in The Hunger Games makes her an unforgettable character. This was an amazing book.

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This Full House

This Full House by Virginia Euwer Wolff


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I so enjoyed this final entry in the "Make Lemonade" trilogy. I started this series a few years ago, when LaVaughn was an innocent 9th grader who knew she wanted to go to college, no matter that she and her mom were struggling to make ends meet. This novel begins with LaVaughn in her final year of high school, trying to do her best in a special women in science program, that will help her get into college. There is an interesting turn of events involving Jolly, the young mother she has been babysitting for since 9th grade. Great story!

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