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)

This Week at the Library: November 2 - 8

Gaming Club
Tuesday, October 4
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Recycled Book Candles
Wednesday, November 5th
@ 3:00 p.m.

National Novel Writing Month
All of November!

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)

This Week at the Library: October 26 - November 1

Eyeball Rings
Tuesday, October 28th
@ 3:00 p.m.

Harry Potter Wands
Wednesday, October 29th
@ 3:00 p.m.

Halloween at the 
Booth & Dimock Library!
Friday, October 31st

Stop by the Teen Zone to show off your costume & trick-or-treat!

This Week at the Library: October 19 - 25

Life Hacks
Tuesday, October 21st
@ 3:00 p.m.

Come check out the first in our Life Hacks series. This week we will be learning how to navigate without the help of a smartphone or GPS, and working in teams to win prizes!

Teen Techies
Wednesday, October 22nd
@ 3:00 p.m.

Be a Library Techie! Come and work on a library podcast, make videos with our equipment, or start a teen run blog. This is the Teen Advisory Board 2.0 - and yes, being a productive member of this group WILL earn your community service hours!

Gaming Club
Friday, October 24th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join us in the Teen Zone to play video games and hang out with friends! Board games and table-top card games are always an option, too! Our new PS4 is first come, first served, so be sure to stop by and check it out.

Arm Knitting
Saturday, October 26th
@ 1:00 p.m.

Looking for something to do? Drop by for crafts in the Teen Zone!

Join Dawn Zilich and make a scarf in one sitting! Learn the art of arm knitting - no prior nowledge required. Registration requested as space is limited.

Teens and Adults Welcome

This Week at the Library: October 12 - 18

Teen Read Week
Starting October 12th!

Join us all week (and the next!) to help celebrate Teen Read Week! Participate in weekly challenges and programs to earn points and win prizes.

Maker Camp
Tuesday, October 14
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join Miss Meg and Kristi to experience, invent, and explore in a STEAM based creative environment. Grades 2-9 welcomed, no registration required!

Marble Mazes
Wednesday, October 15
@ 3:00 p.m.

Build your own marble maze!

The Fault in Our Stars
Friday, October 17th
@ 3:00 p.m.

Join us after school on Friday for a showing of this movie, based on the popular book by John Green, in honor of Teen Read Week!

This Week at the Library: October 5 - 11

Sea Tea Improv: 
Comedy Workshop
Tuesday, October 7
@ 3:00 p.m.

Tech Dissection
Wednesday, October 8
@ 4:00 p.m.

Paper Crafts
Thursday, October 9
@ 3:00 p.m.

Anime Club
Friday, October 10
3:00- 5:00 p.m.