The Book of One Hundred Truths by Julie Schumacher
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Thea is a liar, and so, when she is sent to her grandparents for the summer, her mom gives her a notebook and asks her to write one truth a day. Well, it turns out that Thea wasn't always a liar, but something happened between her and her best friend, and now she is finding it difficult to deal with people.
I picked this book because the setting is the Jersey shore, and it reminded me of my childhood, spending vacations in Seaside Park.
This book has very real characters, and I liked Thea. A good choice for 6th and 7th grade girls.
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Young Adult and Middle School students, Welcome! Teachers of these wonderful young people, Welcome! And readers of all ages who enjoy books especially written for middle school and high school students, you are welcome, too. These reviews were originally intended for Maxson Middle School students, but they are open to the world of book lovers. "The world was hers for the reading." Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn "
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Jim Thorpe Original All-American
Jim Thorpe, Original All-American by Joseph Bruchac
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great book! If you're in to football, Native Americans, history, or just a terrific read about a remarkable real person, this is the book for you. I learned a lot about the early beginnings of football, and all about Pop Warner. I learned about the incredible life of a remarkable all-American, who was not even considered an American citizen, and whose people were not allowed to vote!
The author, Joseph Bruchac is a Native American himself, and he thoroughly researched the life of this young man who even had his Olympic medals taken away. I'm so glad I decided to read this.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great book! If you're in to football, Native Americans, history, or just a terrific read about a remarkable real person, this is the book for you. I learned a lot about the early beginnings of football, and all about Pop Warner. I learned about the incredible life of a remarkable all-American, who was not even considered an American citizen, and whose people were not allowed to vote!
The author, Joseph Bruchac is a Native American himself, and he thoroughly researched the life of this young man who even had his Olympic medals taken away. I'm so glad I decided to read this.
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Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Habibi
Habibi by Naomi Shihab Nye
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an interesting story for those young people,(especially girls) who may be interested in Jewish-Arab relationships, or for those simply interested in what life is like today in Israel. The main character, Liyana, has the difficult task of learning a new language and making a new life for herself as she starts school in Israel. She is of Arab heritage, and of course, falls for a Jewish boy.
The author, Naomi Shihab Nye, uses some beautifully written prose to let us see Liyana's world of different cultures and values, set against the backdrop of Jerusalem.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an interesting story for those young people,(especially girls) who may be interested in Jewish-Arab relationships, or for those simply interested in what life is like today in Israel. The main character, Liyana, has the difficult task of learning a new language and making a new life for herself as she starts school in Israel. She is of Arab heritage, and of course, falls for a Jewish boy.
The author, Naomi Shihab Nye, uses some beautifully written prose to let us see Liyana's world of different cultures and values, set against the backdrop of Jerusalem.
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