Top Ranted/Raved Books for Summer 2010

As part of this summer’s teen reading challenge, we asked participants to submit at least three reviews about the books they loved…. and loathed. The final tally shows that we received over 200 book rants and raves! Below is a list of this summer’s favorite titles and authors. Continue reading

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Sept 10 Deadline for October SAT Exam

Be sure to register online by Friday, September 10 if you plan to take the October 9 SAT exam. If you would like to know more about testing costs, locations, and resources to help you prepare, check out our new section, SAT/ACT Prep. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our blog updates for regular email reminders of upcoming SAT and ACT registration deadlines!

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Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull

Rating: 4 Stars

Review: It has a lot of action. It’s one of those books that is really hard to put down. I loved it, and the other books in the Fablehaven series.

-Hannah J.

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Mockingjay Monday: Fall Program Preview

Today is the last post in our Mockingjay Monday series. Thanks goes out to all those who have shared in the excitement of this new release and participated in our free book giveaway! Stay tuned to DBRLTeen for future polls, drawings, and other goodness. And, if you had fun following our blog the last few weeks, you’ll appreciate this sneak preview of this fall’s exclusive Hunger Games programs:
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Homework Question o’ the Month

Question: I’m doing a report on the planet Jupiter. I need to know how big the Red Spot is and include pictures of it. Where can I get this kind of information?

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The Silent Boy by Lois Lowry

Rating: 4 Stars (Awesomeness in its purest state.)

Review: This is a great book about a little girl who is rich and growing up in the city. Her maid has a brother who is mentally challenged, but the girl becomes his friend and he changes her life forever. The ending is very shocking and sad, but I loved this book!

-Brianna T.

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