Wonder - Teen Review

Teen Review

Genre: Middle Grade Book

Summary: In the beginning August had never been in a real school, he had been homeschooled. Then his parents decided he was ready to go to a school. On his first day everyone was looking at him weird because his face is deformed. Next was the middle of the year and he had more friends and not as many people were looking at him weird. Lastly, August won and award at his graduation and everyone was really happy for him.

Review: I rated this book a 4 because I really liked the book. It had a really good storyline and events. The characters were very fun to read about. This was not my favorite book. The book Wonder was awesome but not the best one I have ever read. 

People might like this book if they liked: Sad, funny, and joyful stories.

Reviewed by Glenn (7th grade)

The Book Thief - Teen Book Review

Teen Review

Genre: Historical Fiction

Summary: It is 1939, Germany, where the Nazis are at the peak of power. This story, narrated by Death, is about 10-year-old Liesel Meminger, who is sent away to live with foster parents in Molching, Germany. She begins stealing books and learns about the power of words. Liesel and her foster parents try to survive the bomb raidings, food shortages, and poverty, all while keeping a Jewish boxer named Max in their basement.

Review: I rated this book a 5 because it is a beautifully written novel about one of the most tragic events in history. The Book Thief shows how there is a good in everyone even in the toughest times.

People might like this book if they liked: Chains, Forge, Night, Diary of Anne Frank

Reviewed by Vanessa (9th grade)