TEENS - What do you say when you think something is cool? Is it awesome, nifty, sweet?
ADULTS - What words did you use in place of "cool" when you were a teenager?
Please comment with your favorite "cool" words!
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Raven's Gate - Review by Joe W.
Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz
Raven's Gate is about a 14-year old named Matthew Freeman. As punishment for a crime he didn't really commit, he's given a choice: 3 years in an institution, or living with an old woman named Jayne Veverill. It would have been better if he had chosen the former. But strange things are happening in the small town of Lesser Malling - and he's the center of it all. If you're into fantasy-type stuff, this is a great book. Just make sure to grab the rest of the series, because once you pick this up, you won't put it down till you're finished.
Book Review by Joe W.
Raven's Gate is about a 14-year old named Matthew Freeman. As punishment for a crime he didn't really commit, he's given a choice: 3 years in an institution, or living with an old woman named Jayne Veverill. It would have been better if he had chosen the former. But strange things are happening in the small town of Lesser Malling - and he's the center of it all. If you're into fantasy-type stuff, this is a great book. Just make sure to grab the rest of the series, because once you pick this up, you won't put it down till you're finished.
Book Review by Joe W.
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets - Review by Mary C.
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets
At first this book kind of set me back because it was a non-fiction book. But I was so wrong. Really this book is now one of my favorites. So anyway, this book is about 600 teenagers writing one sentence that has to have 6 words. Doesn't sound that hard. It is though. Try it right now. A six worded sentence that sums up your life. Yeah right. Anyway, there are stories of pain, anguish and funny moments in this book. Some make you go "Aww that sucks." Some just make you laugh. It reminds you that everyone has their own stories. I suggest this book to everyone and anyone.
Book Review by Mary C.
At first this book kind of set me back because it was a non-fiction book. But I was so wrong. Really this book is now one of my favorites. So anyway, this book is about 600 teenagers writing one sentence that has to have 6 words. Doesn't sound that hard. It is though. Try it right now. A six worded sentence that sums up your life. Yeah right. Anyway, there are stories of pain, anguish and funny moments in this book. Some make you go "Aww that sucks." Some just make you laugh. It reminds you that everyone has their own stories. I suggest this book to everyone and anyone.
Book Review by Mary C.
The Looking Glass Wars - Book Review by Chelsea P.
The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
The Looking Glass Wars is the upside down version of Alice in Wonderland. It follows the story of Princess Alyss who stumbles upon teh real world after escaping her Aunt Redd's attack on her kingdom. From there on, she must survive in the world of reality while war rages in the world of fantasy.
I enjoyed reading The LGW because of its characters, and steady flowing plot. Its theme of war and monarchy fueled most of the story. Just reading it makes sense when you're comparing it to the original. The LGW is the first in a trilogy.
Book Review by Chelsea P.
The Looking Glass Wars is the upside down version of Alice in Wonderland. It follows the story of Princess Alyss who stumbles upon teh real world after escaping her Aunt Redd's attack on her kingdom. From there on, she must survive in the world of reality while war rages in the world of fantasy.
I enjoyed reading The LGW because of its characters, and steady flowing plot. Its theme of war and monarchy fueled most of the story. Just reading it makes sense when you're comparing it to the original. The LGW is the first in a trilogy.
Book Review by Chelsea P.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Not Just the Facts!
These non-fiction titles are now on display at the Bossier Central Library.
Non-Fiction, Not Just the Facts!
Non-Fiction, Not Just the Facts!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Book Review by Sara Beth
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
I recently read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It was a very good read. It is about a runaway boy's adventures with a runaway slave, as they float down the Mississippi River. It shows how through his experiences, he is matured from a pickpocketing boy to a man, who follows his heart, even though it contradicts his morals, to do what is right. It is comical, sad, and has a good lesson to teach. I would recommend this book to all teens.
Book Review by Sara Beth
I recently read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It was a very good read. It is about a runaway boy's adventures with a runaway slave, as they float down the Mississippi River. It shows how through his experiences, he is matured from a pickpocketing boy to a man, who follows his heart, even though it contradicts his morals, to do what is right. It is comical, sad, and has a good lesson to teach. I would recommend this book to all teens.
Book Review by Sara Beth
Empire - Book Review by Mitch W.
Empire by Orson Scott Card
Empire has turned out much like all of Card's recent work. Starting off well in the modern day US, Card expresses his fears of America becoming an imperial state. This idea is Thrown around and discussed until the President and Vice President are assassinated in the White House. Later, NYC is invaded by mechs.
Thrown together and nonsensical, Card's intentions and purpose are unclear throughout. A good read for those suffering ADHD or paranoia.
Book Review by Mitch W.
Empire has turned out much like all of Card's recent work. Starting off well in the modern day US, Card expresses his fears of America becoming an imperial state. This idea is Thrown around and discussed until the President and Vice President are assassinated in the White House. Later, NYC is invaded by mechs.
Thrown together and nonsensical, Card's intentions and purpose are unclear throughout. A good read for those suffering ADHD or paranoia.
Book Review by Mitch W.
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