A Lesson Before Dying
by Ernest Gaines
Set in southern Louisiana in the late 1940s, a man named Jefferson is convicted of murder. Jefferson, being a black man, was simply just in the wrong place at the wrong time and is sentenced to death without even a speck of evidence that he committed any crime. Grant Wiggins, the town's grade school teacher, is asked to visit Jefferson up until his day of execution to teach him how to be a man. He is put up to this by Miss Emma, Jefferson's godmother, who is best friend to Tante Lou, Wiggin's aunt. Wiggins overcomes many obstacles and learns many life lessons (ironically) while teaching Jefferson through simple lessons. Just by following these simple lessons allows Jefferson to die like a man with his head held high.
Review by Janae
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Princess Bride - Book Review by Rebecca
The Princess Bride
Abridged version by William Goldman
My dad gave me this book and told me to read it, and since he usually picks good books for me, I decided i'd give it a try. I loved it! I couldn't put it down!! Its about Butttercup, and how torn she is between Westley, her first love, and Prince Humperdinck, who she has promised to marry. There's battles for claim of the princess, battles for the sake of battling, battles for love, battles to see who is the strongest, or bravest. When she has finally lost all hope of love, that when Westley comes back for her, and she can't decide between love and promises; until she realizes that the prince plans to kill her! Love, adventure, and a possibly happy ending? Yes please!
Book Review by Rebecca
Abridged version by William Goldman
My dad gave me this book and told me to read it, and since he usually picks good books for me, I decided i'd give it a try. I loved it! I couldn't put it down!! Its about Butttercup, and how torn she is between Westley, her first love, and Prince Humperdinck, who she has promised to marry. There's battles for claim of the princess, battles for the sake of battling, battles for love, battles to see who is the strongest, or bravest. When she has finally lost all hope of love, that when Westley comes back for her, and she can't decide between love and promises; until she realizes that the prince plans to kill her! Love, adventure, and a possibly happy ending? Yes please!
Book Review by Rebecca
Monday, July 11, 2011
Her and Me and You - Book Review by Janae
Her and Me and You by Lauren Strasnick
This story is about Alex, a girl whose world comes crashing down in front of her. She moves, along with her heartbroken mother, to a new town. Little did they know what was in store for them. Her and Me and You is filled with secret affairs, love, heartache, stolen kisses, and psychotic twin sisters. Once you pick this book up, you have no choice but to keep reading.
Book review by Janae
This story is about Alex, a girl whose world comes crashing down in front of her. She moves, along with her heartbroken mother, to a new town. Little did they know what was in store for them. Her and Me and You is filled with secret affairs, love, heartache, stolen kisses, and psychotic twin sisters. Once you pick this book up, you have no choice but to keep reading.
Book review by Janae
Treasure Island - Book Review by Lilli
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island is not a very good book. It is about a young boy named Jim Hawkins. A captain dies in his inn, and he finds a treasure map. Jim travels with pirates to treasure island. I would not read this book again.
Book review by Lilli
Treasure Island is not a very good book. It is about a young boy named Jim Hawkins. A captain dies in his inn, and he finds a treasure map. Jim travels with pirates to treasure island. I would not read this book again.
Book review by Lilli
The False Princess - Book Review by Mary
The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
I started this figuring it would fail in my expectations. I'm happy to say it passed. :) This book reminded me of the Tamora Pierce books. The romance was expected, but different and much better than the normal teen books out there. The plot was surprising, fun, upbeat, and had unexpected twists. The characters were well-rounded and shockingly, had flaws! Read this book, I hope you like it!
Book review by Mary
I started this figuring it would fail in my expectations. I'm happy to say it passed. :) This book reminded me of the Tamora Pierce books. The romance was expected, but different and much better than the normal teen books out there. The plot was surprising, fun, upbeat, and had unexpected twists. The characters were well-rounded and shockingly, had flaws! Read this book, I hope you like it!
Book review by Mary
Monday, May 9, 2011
Wake - book review by Janae
Wake by Lisa McMann
I loved this book. Wake was thrilling, romantic, and funny. Janie has been sucked into other people's dreams since childhood. She can't control her gift and it's starting to affect her health. She meets Cabel and gets entwined in his chaotic dreams, social and professional life, and his heart. Wake is a book that keeps you on your feet. It's an either love it or hate it type of book and you already know my opinion!!
Book Review by Janae
I loved this book. Wake was thrilling, romantic, and funny. Janie has been sucked into other people's dreams since childhood. She can't control her gift and it's starting to affect her health. She meets Cabel and gets entwined in his chaotic dreams, social and professional life, and his heart. Wake is a book that keeps you on your feet. It's an either love it or hate it type of book and you already know my opinion!!
Book Review by Janae
Monday, April 11, 2011
My Sister's Keeper - Book Review by Janae
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
My Sister's Keeper is a novel that connects with young adults and older. It tells about a girl, named Anna, who is a donor to her older sister, Kate. Kate was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age and their parents had another daughter, Anna, in order to have a pure donor for Kate. As Anna grows older, she tries to find herself, just like any other teen might do. She makes the decision to become her own person, to make her own medical decisions...which might make or break her family. Anna loves her sister Kate, but she is tired of everyone making decisions for her. Anna decides to take a stand. Their mother does not agree with Anna at all, but her father understands her decision. This thrilling, heart-breaking novel will knock you breathless with its surprising twists.
Book review by Janae
My Sister's Keeper is a novel that connects with young adults and older. It tells about a girl, named Anna, who is a donor to her older sister, Kate. Kate was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age and their parents had another daughter, Anna, in order to have a pure donor for Kate. As Anna grows older, she tries to find herself, just like any other teen might do. She makes the decision to become her own person, to make her own medical decisions...which might make or break her family. Anna loves her sister Kate, but she is tired of everyone making decisions for her. Anna decides to take a stand. Their mother does not agree with Anna at all, but her father understands her decision. This thrilling, heart-breaking novel will knock you breathless with its surprising twists.
Book review by Janae
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