Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing promotion program. It is sponsored in cooperation with Affiliate State Centers for the Book.
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Deadline for submissions is December 12, 2009.
It is a tie!
Maximum Ride by James Patterson and
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Using people’s quotes is a clever way of telling a story. It tells a haunting tale that’s happened many times before. “Give a Boy a Gun” even has true facts at the bottom of almost every page. The book shows the harm of a gun and the minds of ‘outcasts’ in a clique oriented high school. “Give a Boy a Gun” is a great book. –Payal K. 3 stars
This book is definitely my favorite book I have yet to read in my life (and just for the record, I have read a lot of books). I absolutely love this author and all of her books, but this is my favorite. I love how her character’s thoughts are not rambles and on-going, yet, straight to the point. They’re simple thoughts, one or two liners that make you rest the book in your lap and you say, “huh”, and just pause for a moment and relish what was just read.
The whole book itself is very simple and soft flowing. The storyline is very smooth and easy to follow. It feeds you different concepts and new ideas to ponder. And the main character’s perspective is very calm and thoughtful, so it’s also refreshing to be the reader. I highly enjoyed this book and honestly wish it didn’t end. Notoriously leaves you wanting more. –Mariah M. 4 stars