Subjects:  1. Adolescence    2. Developmental - Adolescent    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Life Stages - Adolescence    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    7. Social Science    8. Sociology - General    9. Sociology Of Youth    10. Youth    11. Adolescents    12. Children    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / Adolescent Psychology   

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No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Korman
In the book, No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Korman, there are 180 pages.
No More Dead dogs
No more Dead Dogs
aw, dawgie dawg dawg.
I enjoyed reading the first seven pages. Then I looked at the title and I realized how the book was going to end. Well, kind of.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. Football    5. General    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Schools    8. Social Issues - Adolescence    9. Theater    10. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

Editorial Review

The fourth volume in Meg Cabot's popular Princess Diaries series,Read more

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Princess in Waiting
This was definitely worth the 2 weeks I waited for it to be in the library!
awsome!!!!!
the princess diary books are awsome! I just finished this book like ten minites ago and the ending is the best ending of al the princess diary books I'v read so far! defenetly recamend this book.

Princess in Whining
A disgrace to the previous "Princess" books, this is possibly the worst of them all. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the previous novels in this series, eager for the next. I was drinking these books up as though I'd just ran miles. But this book I almost literally snored through. Mia was turned from a funny, clumsy princess into a whining brat. All she worried about in this book was whether her dream boy was truly "in love" with her or not. Hey, she was his girlfriend -- what more can you ask for? In Mia Thermopolis' eyes, plenty. She just can't get enough. I thought she got over complaining about her princess lessons -- my mistake. She's also an ungrateful little snob -- her boyfriend, Michael, is so sweet and always doing such nice things for her, like coming into Algebra to say hi to her every morning even though he rode with her to school, and dedicating songs to her. And I've noticed that not once does she repay him. Mia is just a bad character to mess with! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Dating (Social customs)    4. Diaries    5. Family - Multigenerational    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Princesses    10. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

Editorial Review

Laura Li seems perfect in every way--beautiful, kind, smart. At her job in the school library she is smiling and helpful to everyone, and at home she cares for her ailing brother like a dutiful Asian daughter. But after midnight a very different Laura Li secretly sneaks out to wild dance clubs--desperate to escape from the pressures exerted by her cold, demanding mother and her absent father. Her teachers and the other kids reveal themselves in these short poems as they wonder about Laura, and two boys even write her love poetry, but a few people are beginning to suspect she may be on a collision course with herself. "It is time, perhaps," Laura thinks bitterly, "to dance without stopping at the bar of heaven's gate."Read more

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Moving story
This book explores the life of one girl and the perceptions others have of her.The layout of the text gives the story more power and immediacy.The points of view change quickly from one character to the next.This book could be used as a springboard for some interesting discussions about duty, race, love, appearances, suicide, etc.A short read, but highly recommended.

Split Image
I thought that this book was very good, but also very interesting.It was neat how the book was written in poems, but I thought that there were too many characters.I would definately read this book again for a short read.I thought it was awsome.

Review
"Split Image" By Mel Glenn. Laura-Li is a romodel for all. Shes smart, funny, pretty and works at the library. Everyone looks up to her, some are even jealous of her, others admirer her. But after dark its another story. Laura-Li sneaks out at night to loud banging clubs and is introduced to the 'world of drugs'. Here she forgets all of her troubles at home, taking care of her brother, her strict mother, and her father being away. Laura-Li thinks that she has to solve her problems with taking her own life "It is time, perhaps to dance without stopping at the bar of heaven's gate". Shes not the perfect angel we all thought."Split Image" was really sad, but life changing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Chinese American teenagers    4. High school students    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Poetry    7. Poetry - General    8. Social Issues - Adolescence    9. Suicidal behavior    10. Teenagers    11. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

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Finally, a non-insulting Christian 'dating' book for all!
I've read my share of 'dating' books, most of the time after a relationship has ended in flames (this time was no exception). I've also read a number of 'Christian' advice books about dating, most of which range from the banal (sex is for marriage) to the ridiculous (don't show physical affection ever!), without preaching. I picked this book up in a spate of post-relationship depression and quickly it helped me to identify many of my frequent mistakes.It mentions God, but it doesn't limit the expression 'don't be unevenly yoked' to'don't date non-Christians'; it includes things along the lines of 'don't be a Mother Theresa in your relationship'. It also identifies one of the mistakes of relationships as being, if you can believe it, 'praying together'--correctly identifying the stupid over-spiritualization of honest to goodness human infatuation that I've seen too often in relationships. (And have been guilty of.) Solid, time-tested dating advice...
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    2. Christianity    3. Dating (Social customs)    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family/Marriage    6. Interpersonal relations in adolescence    7. Love & Romance    8. Religion - Christianity - General    9. Religious aspects    10. Social Issues - Dating and Sex    11. Dating    12. Dating/Sex    13. Family & Relationships / Love & Romance    14. Youth Interests   

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balanced, biblical book
Jeramy Clark is obviously a man who loves God, His Word, and His children.His book on dating is based on the truths stated in the Word of God, not his own made up rules.I really like how he made the point that God is who we are supposed to love most. If you are't complete in him, you will never have a good dating or married life.You cannot find everything you need in a significant other, only in God.I also liked how he mentioned that is okay to desire romance and sex.God made us that way.It's just not supposed to be our obsession. I deeply appreciated Jeramy's wisdom and humility.He certainly doesn't claim to have all the answers nor promote a cookie cutter way of dating.I personally believe the Holy Spirit is to be our guide more than anyone or anything else.God himself is the creator or romance and wants to be control of that aspect of our lives.
Writer in Bad mood?
Must have been something he ate, or something, cause this book is a direct attack on Joshua Harris' I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Not only is it unpleasing in God's eyes, it's just plain rude. His basic ideas are almost identical to what Joshua Harris says, but Jeramy insists that his view is the right view and Joshua is completely wrong. He may have said the right things, but he needs to change his attitude.

A Good Perspective
As someone who was previously a part of the "wait - never date!" group, this book was an excellent help when I did, in fact, start a "dating" relationship. While he does address some of the ideas put forth by Josh Harris, he does so in an honest and acceptable manner. I'd probably recommend this book over Harris', but if someone is looking for a slightly different take on relationships, Boy Meets Girl is a good read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Christian Ethics    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Interpersonal Relationships    4. Christianity - Literature    5. Dating (Social customs)    6. Interpersonal Relations    7. Love & Romance    8. Religion    9. Religion - Singles    10. Religious aspects    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Situations / Dating & Sex   

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AMAZING!
I love the whole series and I recommend it for anyone ages 11 and up.Meg Cabot is my favorite author and this book WOW'd me more than any other book I've read by her! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Love this book
My daughter got me hooked on this series and I was surprised at the great writing.

the best of the series ... so far
I love this book , and I love the character Jesse. This book is nothing but nonstop action and thrills , and some parts are so sad , and how Suze does to get Jesse back is certainly is unexpected. Although the new character Paul is very intriguing and I like his character , I can't wait to read the next book to find out about him.And I love the ending . Meg cabot really undone herself this time! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Death    4. Fiction    5. Ghosts    6. Horror & Ghost Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Love & Romance    9. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    10. Social Issues - Adolescence    11. Time travel    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

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An Excellent Resource
This is one textbook I actually enjoy reading! If you are interested in Young Adult literature, either from an educator's or a parental perspective, this book is a great place to learn more.Of course, being a textbook, there is a section on the history of the genre, but it's actually interesting.But the best feature of this bookis the the Focus Boxes which list current titles with brief summaries as examples of each format and genre.Also useful is a chronological list of award-winning books which appears near the beginning of the book.This is one text I plan to keep, then replace with newer editions as they are published.

Excellent Resource for anyone interested in YA Lit
This textbook type book is an easy read, full of information regarding young adult characteristics in appealing writings, the growth and development of young adult literature and excellent listings, bibliographies and related web sites.Anyone working with young adults and literature will find this book a treasure.

A very good resource.
Literature for Today's Young Adults, by Aleen Pace Nilsen and Kenneth L. Donelson, Sixth Edition. I purchased this book for a class in adolescent literature, and have found to be the book very good and very thorough.The book includes many chapters about modern adolescent literature and their various controversies.Besides being an interesting book, I found it very thorough because it includes varied points of view, and includes many articles written by the authors themselves who write novels for young adults. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Books and reading    2. Children's Literature - General    3. Education    4. History and criticism    5. Literature - Classics / Criticism    6. Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading    7. Teenagers    8. United States    9. Young adult fiction    10. Young adult literature    11. Adolescents    12. Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading    13. Literature: History & Criticism   

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A Joy for Students and Teachers
Sharon Flake takes the spin on teenage relationships to a new level in this unique book on young love.Unlike some books which simplify adolescent relationships as mere infatuations or persistent melodrama this takes a look at all of the complicated reasons both men and women might enter a destructive relationship.Not afraid of controversy, Flake explores teen pregnancy, abusive boyfriends, dead beat dads, back stabbing best friends, the rich/poor dichotomy and how all of it can affect a teenager's life.Each of the characters are faced with the question of who they are without "the man" in question in their life ...and the answers will surprise you.
Who Am I Without Him?
I picked up this book thinking it'd be horrible.Even the title is forboding:"Who am I without him?"How anti-feminism.I didn't think I would ever be able to enjoy this book.
THIS BOOK WAS SUGER COATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT IS NOT HOW IT GOES DOWN IN REAL LIFE!!!!!!!!! THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT A 2 IS BECAUSE I ENJOYED THE FAT GIRL IN THAT WAS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children's stories, American    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Fiction    5. Girls & Women    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Love & Romance    8. People & Places - United States - African-American    9. Short Stories    10. Short Story Collections (Young Adult)    11. Social Issues - General    12. Social Situations - General    13. Teenage girls    14. Teenagers    15. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Dating & Sex   

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. Girls & Women    5. High schools    6. Interpersonal relations    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    9. Psychic ability    10. School & Education    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    13. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Hispanic & Latino   

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Great book for new parents
I used this book for a psych class I had (not with one of the authors, but with one of their colleagues at the same university; had one of the authors for my general psych class though :).It is a great resource for new parents because it tells you what's going on throughout your child's development and things you can do to help stimulate them at various stages along the way.

A Must-read for all parents and educators
We used this text in a child development class with one of the authors as professor.The writing is clear and easy to understand, yet the text is filled with great research examples.I wish I would have read this PRIORto having a child! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adolescence    2. Child Psychology    3. Child development    4. Developmental - Adolescent    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. Sociology - General    10. Sociology Of Children    11. Adolescents    12. Child & developmental psychology    13. Children    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Erikson is the man when it comes to understanding identity.
Admittedly, Erik Erikson is not an easy read (in fact his biographer Lawrence Friedman speculates what Erikson could have become had he been a more disciplined researcher, and writer.) Nevertheless this book provides keen insight into the phenomenon of the adolescent identity crisis. Read more

Subjects:  1. Identity (Psychology)    2. Movements - Behaviorism    3. Personality    4. Psychology    5. Adolescents    6. Child & developmental psychology    7. Children   

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Joey Pigza Loses control
Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos was a great book. This book was very funny because of all the dumb things they did in the story. You will have to read the story to find what they did. Joey's dad and grandma are very weird. They are not like your normal parents. This book makes you just want to keep reading and reading. It is excellent for kids of all ages.

Joey's baseball connection with dad
I have 3 main statements two say about how I liked this book.
6th Grader's Review
During his summer, Joey Pigza goes to visit his dad who he hasn't visited in a very long time. His mother, no longer being married to him, does not trust Joey's father for he has had many addiction problems and was very childlike and immature. From his father, Joey inherited ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), which he has dealt with by using patches that supply him with his medications. When he visits his father though, his father doesn't believe in the patches and flushes them down the toilet. Here start the constant wacky events of Joey Pigza's summer with his father.
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Subjects:  1. Alcoholism    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    3. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    4. Baseball    5. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    7. Children: Grades 4-6    8. Fathers and sons    9. Fiction    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Social Issues - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance Abuse    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Social Situations - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance Abuse    14. Social Situations - Special Needs    15. Sports & Recreation - Baseball    16. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Special Needs   

Editorial Review

In order to pass English class and graduate, 18-year-old Steve York has to write a 100- page essay about his life. What sounds like a run-of-the-mill writing assignment, however, becomes an excuse for Steve to reflect on the last four years (from Texas freshman to California senior), and figure out where it all went wrong. Maybe it was when he discovered that he really couldn't relate to his father, the Famous Astronaut. Or it could be because his "heart had been run through frappé, puree, and liquefy on a love blender" by his ex-girlfriend, Wanda "Dub" Varner. No matter where the finger of blame ends up pointing, it's a wild ride of self-enlightenment as Steve discovers that not all relationships are permanent, and that some--like the one with his dad--can be mended with a little work. With Steve, author Rob Thomas has taken a teenage outsider and given him a funny, intelligent voice: "There are those males who merely fill ear holes with tiny studs hardly big enough to offend a Marine. Not me. Most days I wear big hoops. When I combine the look with a doo rag, I'm a regular pirate." As with his other novels--Read more

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A Must For Fans of Veronica Mars
Lots of fun. I bought it because I'm a fan of Rob Thomas' television shows Veronica Mars and Cupid, and because Rob used to teach high school here in Austin. It's written in a voice similar to Veronica Mars, and while there are no crimes being committed, there is a central mystery. And the book gets high school romance right. It's a quick read, but a good time.

Rats Saw God
Do any of you sometimes have problems understanding your parents or do some of your parents have problems understanding you? If the answer is yes, I think you'll be able to relate to 18 year-old Steve York in this book titled Rats Saw God. Steve's parents divorced when he was a freshman in high school and his perfectionist straight-laced astronaut father gets custody of him. Steve's mother gets custody of his sister and moves to San Diego. One day, just out of the blue after finishing his junior year at his Houston, Texas high school, Steve drives 27 hours non-stop to the Pacific Ocean in San Diego to live with his mother and sister, unannounced. Steve begins to finish out his last year of high school at his new high school in San Diego, Wakefield High. Steve's a self-described pothead so he wasn't all that surprised when the principal summons him to the guidance counselor's office one day. Steve just thinks his drug problems were going to be discussed. Mr. DeMouy turns out to be this cool, professional and unflappable guidance counselor, and he informs Steve that he's one English credit short of graduating. DeMouy gives Steve the option of writing a 100-page paper on any subject he chooses to earn that credit. Seeing that Steve was awarded National Merit finalist and obtained a 4.0 GPA in his Houston high school along with earning other academic honors, DeMouy feels Steve could be up to the challenge if Steve sets his mind to it. At this point, the story really takes off. Steve's journals his current year in high school and his previous three years of high school before arriving to San Diego. But I'm going to let you each find out the meaning behind the title of this book for yourselves so you'll have to read the book, Rats Saw God.
Dog Was Star
After a year of poor grades, truancies, detention, and drug possession charges, Steve York is one English credit short from escaping high school and graduating.When Steve's new school receives notice that he is a National Merit finalist, his high school counselor makes him a deal: write a one hundred page paper about anything.What follows is a dual account about Steve's past and present, the wayward path that lead him to escape Houston, Texas, and the direct course that pushed him to get his life back together.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Fathers and sons    3. Fiction    4. High schools    5. Schools    6. Social Issues - Adolescence    7. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / General   

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For what it is...
...I really enjoyed the book. My 18 year old daughter brought the book home last year, and she can't get enough of it or the series of books under the Daughter's of the Moon series.
Stanton is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yummy!!!!!!!!
This story is the best I, ve read in all the series.It shows Stanton'spointo of view.You get to know him a little better and understand all the problems he faces as a follower because of his love for Serena.Stantons a dream guy.He's cute,mysterious, and has really cool powers.
A little Male Perspective
This was the book that made me keep reading after I read the first in the series. I wanted to get to the book that I knew would be focused on Stanton and his point of view.It wasn't as fufilling as I had hoped, however, it was not as dissapointing as the book told from Serena's P.O.V.What is great about this book of this series as all of the background information we are getting, Stanton's past, that of some of his fellow followers and more of the technicalities of following the Atrox.The book also does a nice job of leaving you wondering what is going to happen next. It doesn't necessarily leave you with a burning desire to find out what happened next, but a mild curiousity that could lead to me reading it, or not.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Conduct of life    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Los Angeles (Calif.)    9. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    10. Social Issues - Adolescence    11. Supernatural    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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A Very Helpful Book
As a child, I unfortunately encountered problems with addiction in my family. I was given this book by a ffriend of my mother's. Together, my mom and I would read it, and it ultimately helped me cope with understanding "daddy's problem." I believe this is an excellent choice for children who are seeing the effects of addiction in their families. It is also a very informative books for those fortunate children who do not have to deal with addiction. It was definitely a huge help for me!

Great guideline for increasing communication
This title is a valuable tool in dealing with addiction issues within a family. It assists a family member or other mentor in opening the lines of communication about virtually any tough topic. The children's book givesthe child an item to take ownership in. Meanwhile, obtaining the leadersguide that accompanies the children's book will assist adults inunderstanding the developmental stages and reactions that the child isexperiencing. This is a valuable tool for families! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Family - General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile Sociology Of The Family    8. Juvenile Substance Use / Abuse Education    9. Psychology    10. Social Issues - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance Abuse    11. Social Science - Psychology    12. Social Situations - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance Abuse    13. Interactive & activity books & packs    14. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. Girls & Women    5. High schools    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Love & Romance    9. Princesses    10. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    11. School & Education    12. Schools    13. Social Issues - Adolescence    14. Juvenile Fiction / Royalty   

Editorial Review

It would seem that 14-year-old Mia Thermopolis ("five foot nine inchestall, with no visible breasts, feet the size of snowshoes") has the kind of lifeevery Manhattan teenager could only dream of: She is, in her spare time, theprincess of the European country of Genovia. Alas, the Royal Privilege is morelike a Predicament. Not only does she have to endure daily princess lessons fromher critical Grandmère ("It isn't as if I'm going to show up at thecastle and start hurling olives at the ladies-in-waiting"), but her newstepfather is also her algebra teacher, her mother is pregnant and vomiting, shedoesn't like her boyfriend very much, and she's convinced the real love of herlife--her best friend's older brother--thinks of her as a kid. Read more

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Princess in Love
This book is the third series to the Princess Diaries. It's more in the life of 15-year old Mia Thermopolis. She has a crush on her best friend Lilybrother, Michael . She doesn't like Kenny, the guy she is dating right now, too much. She kind of thinks he is weird. Mia gets kind of jealous in this book because Michael went ice-skating with her and Lily, but he brings a date. Mia thinks she isn't attractive at all, but she also thinks she can't measure up because the girl cloned a fruit fly. To find out what else happens read the book.
Princess in Love
Mia now has a boyfriend, but Kenny's not the one she wants to go out with. And she is having a hard time trying to get Michael to notice her, and she's trying to deal with all of her stress in her life, including her finals. But mostly she's trying to figure out how to dump Kenny without breaking his heart.
THIS BOOK ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I JUST finished reading it right now, and I LOVED IT!!! The ending was the best EVER! I was laughing and crying at the same time. READ IT! You will NOT be sorry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. Humorous Stories    5. Identity    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Love & Romance    8. Princesses    9. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    10. Schools    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

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Bang
Terrence Clarke
Donald Goines Flashback
I read a book by Donald Goines about a raped woman and the whole time I was reading it, I was thinking "Why in the world would someone write a book like this?" As much as I love all of Flake's other books, that's the exact same thing I was thinking about this book. The book started off very interesting about how one brother deals with another brother's death, and it reminded me of a cousin which gave me good and bad memories. But then the book launched off into this twisted relationship between the living brother and his father. This book deeply disturbed me during the camping "results" and after that it just became so off-the-wall.I started questioning my donations to homeless people and who really needs it.I can't say the book was bad...it just wasn't for me...and definitely an extreme difference from the other books that I've read by Flake.

(RAW Rating: 3.5) - Guns really sound like that
Bang! Thirteen-year-old Mann can still hear the sound of the gun which killed his six-year-old brother two years ago. He and his parents still struggle with the death and with the breakdown of their family because of it. Because his brother was gunned down while playing on their front steps, Mann will only enter the house through the back door.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    2. Children's Books/All Ages    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Coming of age    5. Family - General    6. Family problems    7. Fiction    8. General    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    11. Social Issues - Violence    12. Violence    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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This book is terrific!!
First, all of Betsy Byars books are great.
The Pinballs
ISBN 0064401987 - An ALA Notable Children's book, The Pinballs is one of those books that took me a little while to like.Once I gave it a chance, it turned out to be a very good read.
Pinballs
I think this book was a little scary in the begining, but in the end it was a very good book and was worth to take the time for.I think that a lot of people would enjoy this book.I thought that the Mason's would adopt them and that they will always be together, but I guess I was wrong.I also think they should make a better ending instead of walking home. I read my mom the first chapter and she wouldn't let me read any more because she thought it was so sad. I think that they should have had Carlie run away and then come back because she realizes that she misses the Mason's and Carlie and Harvey so much. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Family - Orphans & Foster Homes    4. Fiction    5. Foster home care    6. Friendship    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Social Issues - Adolescence    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Juvenile Fiction / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes