Flipped - Book Review by Lindsay

Flipped  by Wendelin Van Draanen

The day Bryce Loski moved in across the street, just a few days before 2nd grade, Jullianna Baker flipped for him. Those eyes, that hair, that smile, he's a dream to Juli. To Bryce, Juli is just that weird, annoying, chicken-raising girl that won't leave him alone. Through their whole childhood, Juli has chased Bryce, "My Bryce, still walking around with my first kiss" she says. But Bryce wanted nothing to do with her. Now, it's 8th grade, And maybe Bryce is starting to see more than just that overly-spirited girl that used to sniff him in class, and try to make him climb up ugly old sycamore trees with her. He's flipped. But Juli's starting to realize that the person under those gorgeous looks is someone she doesn't, and may not even want to know...

This is a really good book, I got addicted to it fast. The chapters alternate the point of view between Juli and Bryce, and i love the way it was done. It'll tell a part of the story, then the next chapter tells what happened in the other character's perspective. The plot was great, and the characters were lively. I definitely recommend this book!

Book Review by Lindsay

Ghostgirl - Book review by Lindsay

Ghostgirl  by Tonya Hurley

Charlotte Usher is the invisible girl at school. Nobody pays attention to her. Over the holidays, she does nothing but prepare herself for the new school year, giving herself an extreme makeover. She's determined to be "somebody", instead of the girl nobody would miss, even if she died. Unfortunetly, she does die. She chokes on a gummy bear. Yep, death by gummy bear. Well, now that she's a ghost, she just has to find a more creative way to achieve her goals...

Okay, the plotline of this book is actually really interesting, I love the story, I think it had so much potential, but I think it all went to waste. The characters were highly underdeveloped, the writing was slightly erratic, sometimes cheesy, and I just think it could have been done a lot better. It's an okay book, but I think the author should've taken a little bit more time writing it.

Book Review by Lindsay

Bronxwood - Book review by Janae

Bronxwood by Coe Booth

Bronxwood is an African-American book about a boy named Tyrell who has more problems than many.  His dad is getting out of jail, his mom won't work, his little brother is in foster care, he's getting kicked out of his apartment, and he isn't having much luck with the ladies.  There is a lot of pressure on Tyrell and being stressed doesn't even begin to describe his attitude.  Bronxwood was very fast-paced and edgy.  It was one of the most down to earth books I have read in a long time.

Book Review by Janae

The Fault in Our Stars - Book Review by Lindsay

The Fault In Our Stars  by John Green

16 year-old Hazel was diagnosed wth cancer at the age of 12, she's put on all sorts of medications, and has to carry around an oxygen tank eveywhere because her "lungs suck at being lungs". The drugs help keep her tumors at bay, but she realizes she's never going to get completely better. Hazel would spend all day watching "America's Next Top Model", or reading her favorite book, "An Imperial Affliction", all day, every day if she could, but her mom forces her to attend a support group for cancer kids. One group meeting, she meets this guy, Augustus Waters, who was forced to come by his friend Issac, and is currently in remission from osteosarcoma. Augustus takes an immediate interest to Hazel, and changes her life, completely.

This is a seriously amazing book, it's not like any other "cancer book" out there. The book is actually hilarious, and it plays with your emotions. The only time I wasn't laughing, I was crying. The ending was so sad, it didn't happen the way I expected it to, but I loved it. I will read probably read this book a bunch more times, and never get tired of it. In my opinion, this is John Green's best book yet. I highly reccomend this book. I promise, you won't regret reading it.

Book Review by Lindsay

What can you make with duct tape?

Here's what teens made at our recent duct tape program:

Bracelets and a Rose Pen

Mustache Wallet!

Duct Tape Bag

Inside the Bag

It's a Trophy!

Catching Fire - Book Review by Janae

REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES, THE HUNGER GAMES







  Catching Fire (second book in the Hunger Games Series) by Suzanne Collins

 After Katniss and Peeta have won the Hunger Games, everything has changed. It seems like everyone is on edge in District 12 and for good reason. The Capitol is very angry with the outcome of the Games and is seeking revenge. And when the Quarter Quell, the Hunger Games of every 25 years, comes around, the Capitol gets the revenge they have been hoping for: Katniss and Peeta are casted back into the arena. Catching Fire started off slow, but then captured my attention almost instantly. From then on, I couldn't put the book down. This is an awesome book, and I can't wait to read the next, and final, book in the series. 

Book Review by Janae

"Own the Night" Teen Summer Reading Program

All teenagers  in Bossier Parish, between the ages of 13-18, are invited to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Bossier Central Library in the History Center!

Own the Night Program Schedule

                                                   

Wed., June 13, 2 PM - 4 PM

Wed., June 20, 2 PM - 4 PM

Wed., June 27, 2 PM - 4 PM

Wed., July 11, 2 PM - 4 PM

Wed., July 18, 2 PM - 4 PM

Fri. - Sat., July 20, 7 PM - 7 AM (Lock-in)

Wed., July 25, 2 PM - 4 PM  

*There will not be a weekly program the week of July 4th.

If you would like to sign up for the program or find out more information, please contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Library at (318) 746-1693.

How the Program Works

If you read 3 books, you will get a small prize and a raffle drawing entry.
(*You will get a prize for every three books you read, up to five prizes)

If you read 15 books, you get a grand prize entry.

If you attend a weekly summer program, you will get a raffle drawing entry.

*You must attend the final program to win raffle drawing prizes.

MECHANICS:

The Teen Summer Reading Program is geared towards youth between the ages of 13 to 18 years old.  The program usually consists of crafts, games, theme related activities, and special guests. The weekly program lasts approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours.

 Each teen will fill out a reading log with his/her name and age.  The teen will take the reading log home and record the title of each book read during the summer program.  For every three books the teen reads he/she will receive a small prize and a raffle drawing entry (up to five prizes and five entries).  If the teen reads fifteen books, he/she will receive an entry in the grand prize drawing.  Each teen will also receive a raffle drawing entry for each weekly summer program they attend.  All raffle drawings, including the grand prize drawing, will take place at the final program.

Any teen that wants to attend the lock-in program must read at least three books and return a permission slip signed by a parent.

Books to be counted on the logs may be library books or personally owned books, including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and magazines. 

Teens do not have to attend each weekly summer program in order to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program.

If you have any problems or questions, please ask our library staff.  We are here to help and assist our patrons.  Thanks so much for your cooperation and participation in this year’s fun-filled Teen Summer Reading Program!