Book Recommendation Requests > Madison’s Request

she said: " This title is on the 2018 Rhode Island Middle School Book Award nominee list. I originally read it because I questioned the appropriateness of the title for middle school. It's shelved in the young adult section and the main character has an infant daughter. While it actually is completely appropriate for middle school, I would recommend it for teens and adults as well. I thought it was phenomenal! A teen boy that always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's had a dysfunctional This title is on the 2018 Rhode Island Middle School Book Award nominee list. I originally read it because I questioned the appropriateness of the title for middle school. It's shelved in the young adult section and the main character has an infant daughter. While it actually is completely appropriate for middle school, I would recommend it for teens and adults as well. I thought it was phenomenal! A teen boy that always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's had a dysfunctional early childhood and ends up in foster care. It's a story that focuses on the true meaning of family, and the sacrifices you'd be willing to make to protect the ones you love. Definite tearjerker!!! ...more "

she said: " This title was inspired by the author's experiences/observances while reporting on the war in the middle east. It's a story about a teen boy that has lost most of his family in a bombing in Syria. He and his remaining family are determined to leave Syria to find a better life, but the trek is dangerous and terrifying. The story is told in an interesting way, as it is narrated by Destiny personified. This book was so beautifully written and is a definite must read! This title was inspired by the author's experiences/observances while reporting on the war in the middle east. It's a story about a teen boy that has lost most of his family in a bombing in Syria. He and his remaining family are determined to leave Syria to find a better life, but the trek is dangerous and terrifying. The story is told in an interesting way, as it is narrated by Destiny personified. This book was so beautifully written and is a definite must read! ...more "

she said: " Another must read! Award winning debut author! Depicts the shooting death of a black teen by a white police officer, and the fallout within the community. Starr has witnessed the shooting deaths of two of her childhood best friends. Themes include grief, fear, trust, family bonds, friendship, community action, gangs......and so much more! Super emotionally charged. I would highly recommend the audible edition of this title too. The narrator, Bahni Turpin, is phenomenal. Her narration was almost Another must read! Award winning debut author! Depicts the shooting death of a black teen by a white police officer, and the fallout within the community. Starr has witnessed the shooting deaths of two of her childhood best friends. Themes include grief, fear, trust, family bonds, friendship, community action, gangs......and so much more! Super emotionally charged. I would highly recommend the audible edition of this title too. The narrator, Bahni Turpin, is phenomenal. Her narration was almost like an extra character in the story. Either way, I think everyone should read this book! ...more "

she said: " Both books in the series out thus far are heart breakers. "