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I have read "Night" by Elie Wiesel. This is an excellent book that greatly illustrates the grotesque reality of the events that occurred in Nazi concentration camps as told from the perspective of the author as a young boy. (Yes this is an autobiography.) I've read it twice in 8th grade and once again this year because the emotional content produced by the actions of the main characters os extremely compelling. This book greatly shows the persistent and unbreakable spirit of the human soul and the longing for life that is possessed by all people.
I read Flight by Alexie Sherman. This book was good because the characters in this story were different from other stories. The main character didn’t ever care about his life. He went to jail often, and switched from foster family, to foster family. This book gave a lot of suspense, because of how the author wrote the story. This book was also interesting because the character goes back in time to stay alive and fight a mission.
I am reading " The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. This book is good so far because it is packed with action and suspense. I never found myself bored or lost in the story. So far it has a great storyline. The main character in the story so far is currently learning about this new camp he just got into, camp halfblood. It is a camp for kids that are half god and half human. I am eager to finish this book but also hesitant because of the great storyline that this book has.
I recently read “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger. It’s a dramatic detailed account of a situation unmatched by any other throughout literature nor cinema. Henry and Clare are equally powerful and complex and the read was definitely worth it in the end. And yes, it’s a lot like the movie (with Rachel McAdams and that one guy from Troy).
I read The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. While I thought this was one of Riordan’s best works, I would still only recommend it to those who have read The Lost Hero. The Son of Neptune is a fantasy novel, and as most of Rick Riordan’s fantasy novels are, it is brimming with adventure, humor, and suspense. The characters in this novel are comprised of both new and familiar faces, which I thought was a clever idea on Riordan’s part. Indeed, there is never a dull moment in this or any of Riordan’s other novels.
I have read "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.The Alchemist details the journey of an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. Santiago, believing a recurring dream to be prophetic, decides to travel to the pyramids of Egypt to find treasure. The Alchemist is an allegorical novel and also classified in the psychological genre.What I like best about "The Alchemist" is that it is an easy reading parable about the pursuit of our dreams and the challenges we are faced with along the journey. The author gives insight and inspiration to us , the reader, to take up the journey and dare to chase after our dreams again which I find really unique yet again inspiring. Definitely worth the read.
I read "Incantation" by Alice Hoffman, it is a historic fiction novel set during the Spanish Inquisition. The story goes through the troubles of a family that are pretending to be Christians to hide their Jewish roots. The family has to hide their Jewish roots because Jews were being persecuted throughout Spain in this time period. The young girl struggles to escape as her family gets persecuted by the officials of the town. This book shows many literary elements such as suspense making it compelling to read.
I read "The Big Game of Everything" by Chris Lynch. It's a humorous sports fiction novel set at a present-day golf course. Jock and his brother Egon are head butting brothers that can't seem to agree on anything, and are key elements in the constant amusement displayed in the story. Key literary elements include a fitting time and setting, a central theme of humor, and a conflicts; a major one being between the two brothers. Altogether, his book is just compelling to read.
I recently read "Garden Spells" by Sarah Addison Allen, this story is about love, family and some drama. In this writing, the Waverly family is known all around town as having special gifts and talents that made them outsiders even in thier home town. Living in the old Waverley home, Claire Waverley chases folks away from her backyard apple tree, and its unusual fruit, while she runs a successful catering company using ingredients from the magical family garden. But, when her prodigal sister Sydney returns after ten years, Claires quiet world is turned upside down. i reccomend this book because it portrays many various moods or tones and it is has an interestig genre of, magical realism. i was very inspired by this book and I could not stop reading! This story cotained some literary elements to keep it interesting like suspense. I have read this book three and i loved it more each time and was able to get something different out of this story each time, so i definately reccomend this book to teens my age.
A book I have read is “Breathing Lessons” by Anne Taylor. This book is categorized in the fiction genre, and contains many kinds of characters. It has characters that argue frequently, yet are able to make amends. It also has people who can sing. I recommend this book because it teaches people that there may be times that will trouble you all your life, you can still learn to enjoy it and have fun with it. A literary element in this book that would compel someone to read it is the anticipation it will give the reader while reading along in the story.
I read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon. This is a very odd book. It is fiction, and is written as a journal of a 15-year old boy with autism. The way he thinks and how he observes ordinary events is very different than how most people do. I enjoyed seeing the unique way he reacted to certain situations. However, I was slightly alarmed by how similar to me he seemed at times. I thought this was a great book, but there is a good chance that this book isn't for you. It is a different kind of book, and you may not find his character as awesome as I do. Even so, I would suggest giving it a try. You might end up enjoying it.
I am reading "No God But God "by Reza Aslan. This book is mainly historical fiction and the beginning of the book is a biography. In result I recommended "No God But God" to readers who enjoy reading about History and major historical figures. This book can sometimes spend to much time on one point and may seen uninteresting. However if you keep reading I will be sure you will enjoy it.
I read "13 little blue envelopes" by Maureen Johnson. This book is about mystery, love, and adventure.If you like adventures this is the book for you. If you were given the money to travel the world would you do it?(of course). But could you do it without a cell phone or a map or even the internet? Well thats what Ginny did and it changed her life.This book is three storys wraped into a little blue book.What i like most about this book is how it is written in third person, and the author uses details that make me feel like im in the story.
A book that I read that I recommend is “Twisted” by Sara Shepard. This book is full of excitement and mystery, with a side of romance. “Twisted” is a good book that was written pretty well. It always keeps the reading guessing of what will happen next. This book is recommended for anyone who likes thrillers, mysteries, drama, and a little bit of romance. There are four main characters in this book. One of the main characters is super smart, another is insecure about her looks, another has a complicated family, and the last is just complicated, but they all have something in common. They all have secrets.
A book that I have recently read and will recommend is “Witch and Wizard” by James Patterson. I recommend “Witch and Wizard” because it is an exciting book about two children Whisty and Whit, whom were recently found out to be a witch and a wizard. For most of the book the brother and sister didn’t know they had powers, and went through the New Order to try to stop themselves from being hung. “Witch and Wizard” is an adventure, mystery, and action book, Whit and Whisty both have amazing powers because Whit is a wizard and Whisty is a witch. The book is all about Whit and Whisty trying to control their powers and getting away in the New Order.
I am reading "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. This story is fiction and it takes place in the future, in a dystopia setting. I recommend this book because it is a creative story. The actual concept of this story is fascinating enough to make you want to keep reading. It deals with 12 poor districts where two people are randomly selected from each to fight to death to either reward the district that they are from with plentiful food or lose and make the district suffer by starvation. It is a book that keeps you on edge as you follow the main character throughout her journey of entering this game and wondering if she will make it out alive.
I just recently finished "Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan. This fiction book takes place here in the present,but the Roman and Greek gods are real. They each have many demigods with special powers living among us. I thought this was not only the perfect sequel to Riordan's new series,but a perfect way to keep Percy Jackson's legacy. The way Riordan presents battle scenes and problem solving and coordinates the real world with the world of the Gods is much enough to keep you reading. Also with Riordan's dreadful suspense, familiar humor, and surprising turns in every chapter, you will be hooked for sure. Riordan's latest entry will keep you on the edge of anticipation even after you finish reading.
I have read the book "Finding Lubchenko" I really recommend this book because it was a real good book. I was excited and the story that it was telling really just kept me motivated to keep reading it. It's a mystery book that has to do with a teenager and his friends trying to find a assassinator because his father is being blackmailed for the crime and is spending time in prison. So if you like to ready mysterious books you should definitely read this book.
The book that I recommend is “Divergent” by Veronica Roth. This book takes place is a dystopian Chicago. Due to overpopulation, Chicago is divided into 5 factions, each faction representing a different virtue. The main character is at the age where she has to choose what faction she wants to go to spend the rest of her life. After choosing to be Dauntless, she must now endure training and tests to be initiated in the faction. Not only does she have to worry about training, but she also has to make sure that a secret that could place her in mortal danger, stays a secret. This book will keep you on your toes with some unexpected choices and friendship in the least likely of places.
I had just recently finished the book "Getting the girl" by Susan Juby. Getting the girl by Susan Juby is a book about a teenager named sherman who is on a "secret mission" to find out who is responsible for getting the girls in his school get defiled. Getting defiled is basically your social life being murdered, no one talks to you, no one pays attention to you, you turned from a normal high school student to an invisible wall. At first he didn't really want anything to do with all this non-sense, until the girl of his dreams, Dina was thought to be the next victim. From there on out he goes super spy mode with the help of his clumsy friend Rick, which is basically no help for him at all. At first this book started of really boring but as I went farther into the book and the climax kept rising more excitement has been coming as the chapters went on. I really think you guys should read this book, you won't regret it!
I finished reading the book Narnia by: C.S. Lewis. This book was boring in the begining but as it procedded it got exciting. The book started at Edmind house. It was during World War I and they were forced to move away. Lucy stumbled upon the Wardrobe and thats where it starts. I highly recommend this book becasue the characters were great and the text was fluid. This book was a fiction/action novel that never stops.
I've read "Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank. This novel shows the experience of two families in hiding, living with the fact that they could be found and killed at any time. I love this book because it shows a historical event from the point of view of a girl about my age. It also shows how the families could still live as a family, going through their greatest, scariest struggle, together. Honestly, I was uncomfortable reading another girl's diary, but it really is a great book.
I recommend the book forever by Judy Blume. It is a very interesting story about love.
I am reading "Full Court Press" by Mike Lupica. So far this book has been about about a girl that has the chance of being in the nba. She has some struggles on being in the nba because many men in the league hate the idea of having the girl in the nba. This sports novel is very different than any other sports books that I have read. I recommend this book for anyone that loves to play sports.
Julissa wrote: "I read "13 little blue envelopes" by Maureen Johnson. This book is about mystery, love, and adventure.If you like adventures this is the book for you. If you were given the money to travel the worl..."I would like to read this book because I like books that have mystery and love in them. What was the main character like?
Dominic wrote: "I read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon. This is a very odd book. It is fiction, and is written as a journal of a 15-year old boy with autism. The way he thinks and..."It seems like a good book, but I would not want to read it because I might get sad about what happens to the main character. Was there other genres in the book besides fiction?
Dominic wrote: "I read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon. This is a very odd book. It is fiction, and is written as a journal of a 15-year old boy with autism. The way he thinks and..."This seems like a very interesting book. I am very interested in the psychological processes of those with mental ailments. What type of exploits does the main character encounter and how does he handle them?
May wrote: "I've read "Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank. This novel shows the experience of two families in hiding, living with the fact that they could be found and killed at any time. I love this book be..."I'm interested in books about lives of Jews during the Nazi regime. I don't know if I would like it though because the thought of a person of similar age experiencing something like that is very disturbing. Do you recommend reading it anyway? How does she cope with living during such a brutal period in history?
Julissa wrote: "I read "13 little blue envelopes" by Maureen Johnson. This book is about mystery, love, and adventure.If you like adventures this is the book for you. If you were given the money to travel the worl..."I would really like to read this book since it contains mystery, love and adventure. What makes this book interesting to you?
Musa707 wrote: "I am reading "No God But God "by Reza Aslan. This book is mainly historical fiction and the beginning of the book is a biography. In result I recommended "No God But God" to readers who enjoy read..."This book seems interesting but i'm not really into historical fiction that much. What is this book mainly about? What makes you recommend it?
I am reading "The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", which is a collection of five books that make up the Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy series. It is a wonderful book that will have you laughing throughout the entire time that you are reading it. Even if you are not a science fiction fan it is still worth a try if you need something to cheer you up. I would reccommend "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and all the rest of the books in the series to anyone who wants to have a good chuckle. It is also an excellent guide for anyone who wants to leave the Earth and hitchhicke their way accross the universe someday.
Ryann wrote: "I recently read “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger. It’s a dramatic detailed account of a situation unmatched by any other throughout literature nor cinema. Henry and Clare are equa..."Paula wrote: "Musa707 wrote: "I am reading "No God But God "by Reza Aslan. This book is mainly historical fiction and the beginning of the book is a biography. In result I recommended "No God But God" to reader..."
Paula wrote: "Musa707 wrote: "I am reading "No God But God "by Reza Aslan. This book is mainly historical fiction and the beginning of the book is a biography. In result I recommended "No God But God" to reader..."
Paula wrote: "Musa707 wrote: "I am reading "No God But God "by Reza Aslan. This book is mainly historical fiction and the beginning of the book is a biography. In result I recommended "No God But God" to reader..."
Paula wrote: "Musa707 wrote: "I am reading "No God But God "by Reza Aslan. This book is mainly historical fiction and the beginning of the book is a biography. In result I recommended "No God But God" to reader..."
Dominic wrote: "I read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon. This is a very odd book. It is fiction, and is written as a journal of a 15-year old boy with autism. The way he thinks and..."
I would like to eventually read that book because I am interested in Gods and mythology. Can you tell me more about the main character?
Julissa wrote: "I read "13 little blue envelopes" by Maureen Johnson. This book is about mystery, love, and adventure.If you like adventures this is the book for you. If you were given the money to travel the worl..."Nick:I do not like mystery or love book s that much. I prefer action stories. What makes you interested in love and mystery books?
Nate wrote: "A book I have read is “Breathing Lessons” by Anne Taylor. This book is categorized in the fiction genre, and contains many kinds of characters. It has characters that argue frequently, yet are able..."This sounds like a great book and I would love to read it. I would love to know more about who the main characters are and what the storyline about, though.
Dj wrote: "I have read the book "Finding Lubchenko" I really recommend this book because it was a real good book. I was excited and the story that it was telling really just kept me motivated to keep reading..."I am not a huge fan of mystery books, but I have read a few good ones. Do you think i should read it anyways? What elements in it made you keep reading after you picked it up?
Alyssa wrote: "A book that I read that I recommend is “Twisted” by Sara Shepard. This book is full of excitement and mystery, with a side of romance. “Twisted” is a good book that was written pretty well. It alwa..."From your summary I want to read the book because of the secreats they hold.
Alexia wrote: "I recommend the book forever by Judy Blume. It is a very interesting story about love."In what ways is this book interesting?
I might want to read that book someday because I like Rick Riordan's books. Can you tell me more about the main character
Calvin wrote: "I have read "Night" by Elie Wiesel. This is an excellent book that greatly illustrates the grotesque reality of the events that occurred in Nazi concentration camps as told from the perspective of ...""Night" sounds like a great read. Holocaust stories always fascinate me, so what makes this different from any other Holocaust story that I may have read?
Katrina wrote: "The book that I recommend is “Divergent” by Veronica Roth. This book takes place is a dystopian Chicago. Due to overpopulation, Chicago is divided into 5 factions, each faction representing a diffe..."<"Divergent" sounds a bit depressing. Is it as depressing as it sounds, or is it a worthwhile read?
The book that I recommend is “Saint Iggy”. The main character is Iggy Corso. He does the right thing for the wrong reasons and the wrong things for the right reasons. It all begins when he gets in trouble from a Spanish teacher for being accused for drugs and weapons. Then he gets suspended for it and makes a plan to change everyone’s thoughts about him.
Harrison wrote: "Calvin wrote: "I have read "Night" by Elie Wiesel. This is an excellent book that greatly illustrates the grotesque reality of the events that occurred in Nazi concentration camps as told from the ..."This is told from the point of view from Elie Wiesel himself. It describes his exploits during his time on the infamous Auschwitz. The craziest part is that this all occurred while he was in his early teens. Although his body survived, the traumatic events that took place destroyed the being he was before.
The book that I recommend is " Go Figure " by Jo Edwards .Which is a fictional story about life right now. The main character Ryan is overweight and it makes her very self-conscious of everything. Its a 'Teen-Drama'. I liked this book because it covered a lot of problems, drama and relationships that teens go through. I thought it was funny, cute and romantic. I recommend this to anyone who may have any insecurities about themselves . Its a great book , I loved reading it !
Alyssa wrote: "A book that I read that I recommend is “Twisted” by Sara Shepard. This book is full of excitement and mystery, with a side of romance. “Twisted” is a good book that was written pretty well. It alwa..."Sort of sounds like a any cliche group of teenage girls that people always write about . What makes this story different , more interesting ?
Elli wrote: "I read "The Looking Glass Wars" by Frank Beddor. This book gave an amazing new look about what Wonderland really is. The familiar characters of "Alice in Wonderland" take on completely new looks to..."Who are the main characters?
Dominic wrote: "I read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon. This is a very odd book. It is fiction, and is written as a journal of a 15-year old boy with autism. The way he thinks and..."This book seems intensely interesting. In what way is the main character similar to you?
Marcus wrote: "I am reading "Full Court Press" by Mike Lupica. So far this book has been about about a girl that has the chance of being in the nba. She has some struggles on being in the nba because many men in ..."I've read a lot of sports novels, and this sounds like any other, but why is this one different from any other ones?
I read the "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. It is a fiction book about North America in the distant future with thirteen districts ruled by a Capitol. After the districts go to war with the Capitol the thirteenth district is defeated and the Capitol wins. To keep the remaining twelve districts in line the Capitol demands that the districts send tribute in the form of a boy and a girl from each district to fight to the death until only one remains standing. This is a really good book because it has a lot of suspense and doesn't lack in action. As soon as you have read the first chapter the book is so good that you are compelled to read further. This is a very well-written book and has action, romance, drama, and suspense within its pages and is undoubtedly worth reading.
Julia wrote: "I read "Incantation" by Alice Hoffman, it is a historic fiction novel set during the Spanish Inquisition. The story goes through the troubles of a family that are pretending to be Christians to hid..."This book seems interesting, it reminds me of another book I read, but I am no very interested in historical fictions. Do you think the events in the story can be similar to a holocaust story? why?
Give the book title, author and the reason why you recommend it, include the genre, types of characters and literary elements involved in the book that would compel someone to read it.