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Showing posts with label high school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label high school. Show all posts
Monday, September 19, 2011
Young Adult Science Fiction Reads: Dystopias and Futuristic Societies
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Friday, July 15, 2011
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites
by Heather Brewer
Summary: For thirteen years, Vlad, aided by his aunt and best friend, has kept secret that he is half-vampire, but when his missing teacher is replaced by a sinister substitute, he learns that there is more to being a vampire, and to his parents' deaths, than he could have guessed.
This is the first book in the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series. It is an excellent read for anyone who is interested in vampires without a mushy romance element. Many young adult boys have requested this action story set in the present. Although Vlad is not entirely human, his emotions and characteristics seem to resonate with male and female teens alike. The small mysteries in the story held my interest throughout the book.
Interest Level: grades 6-12
Reading Level: grade 6
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Alchemyst
by Michael Scott
Summary: While working at summer jobs in San Francisco, twins Sophie and Josh find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book.
This is the exciting and fascinating first book in a series. I recommend this book to young adults and younger readers on a high reading level. I feel there is no objectionable material aside from fantasy violence. This series draws characters from ancient mythology of several different cultures. Like the Percy Jackson series, modern teen characters and ancient characters interact in an original story that takes place today.
Interest Level: grade 4-12
Reading Level: grade 6
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Librarianjk recommends Boy2Girl
Boy2girl by Terence Blacker
Summary: After the death of his mother, thirteen-year-old Sam comes to live with his cousin and as a prank, he dresses up as a girl for school, but it soon gets out of hand.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This book would be great for someone who wants to read about young teens with real emotions. I believe both males and females would enjoy the way the author depicts gender roles. This includes the differences in how boys and girls act and how they think they should act as a boy or girl.
Interest Level: young adult
Reading Level: young adult
Monday, March 7, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Evermore
by Alyson Noel
by Alyson Noel
Summary: Since the car accident that claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras and hear people's thoughts, and she goes out of her way to hide from other people until she meets Damen, another psychic teenager who is hiding even more mysteries.
I love this book! This book would be great for fans of Twilight, especially if they enjoyed the strange romance aspect of Twilight. Unlike the lead girl in Twilight, Ever has a supernatural aspect to her as well, and I feel is a better character.
What kind of ending without completely giving it away:
At times this book is sad. Ever is the narrator and tells what she is thinking about including her family’s death and life. I thought I knew exactly where the book was heading but I was pleasantly surprised that I was wrong. The story reminds me of my Romantic Era Music class and the operas we watched. It is very romantic, but not in the candle lit dinner type of way. However, the ending is neither depressing nor a Disney fairy tale “happily ever after” ending either. It’s the kind of ending I like to call “Life’s hard, but we are trying”.
Reading Level: YA
Interest Level: YA
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Am I Right or Am I Right?
Am I Right or Am I Right?
by Barry Jonsberg
by Barry Jonsberg
Summary: Calma Harrison is in love. Not just with herself, but also with a handsome checkout guy at Crazi-Cheep. So stocking shelves at the store seems like a perfect job--until that annoying customer tries to hold up the store. . .
Though considered chick lit, this girl is not your average whiney school girl! She’s tough and arrogant, but also hilarious and entertaining. If you are looking for a comedy, that sense that someone else gets it besides you, or even a romantic comedy, try this book.
Reading Level: YA
Interest Level: YA
Friday, October 8, 2010
Librarianjk recommends Politically Correct Bedtime Stories
Politically Correct Bedtime Stories
by James Finn Garner
Summary: “Politically correct" versions of traditional fairy tales or bedtime stories that have been changed to be feminist, equal-opportunist, etc.
Though many people do not recommend this book for children because of content and comprehension, I enjoyed this book in fourth grade. I did not understand everything, but what I did understand I found hilarious. There are others in the series I found just as entertaining. However, for a younger child there are now more age-appropriate fractured fairytales.
Interest Level: Young Adult
Reading Level: Young Adult
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Librarianjk recommends The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
by E. Lockhart
Summary: Sophomore Frankie starts dating senior Matthew Livingston, but when he refuses to talk about the all-male secret society that he and his friends belong to, Frankie infiltrates the society in order to enliven their mediocre pranks.
This is a really cool book. I love Frankie for the strong female character that she is. This book is loaded with humor. I recommend this to any young adult.
Interest Level: Young Adult
Reading Level: Young Adult
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April is National Garden Month and Earth Day is April 22nd: Reads for Young Adults
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