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Teen Review: The Lost World by Michael Crichton
Reviewer: James W. Why you liked this book: I don’t know if you have read my book review of “Jurassic Park,” but if you have, then you probably checked it out. The next book in the series is “The Lost … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 stars, adult fiction, James W., science fiction
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Teen Review: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Reviewer: James W. Why you liked this book: My parents have a rule about reading the book before watching the movie, so I took their advice and read the book “Jurassic Park.” This book is about people who are studying … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 stars, adult fiction, James W., science fiction
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Teen Review: Exodus by Julie Bertagna
Reviewer: Wendy Z. What you liked this book: I have to say that this was one of the most interesting science fiction novels that I’ve ever read. I originally had to read it for an assignment in my English class, but … Continue reading
Teen Review: Room by Emma Donoghue
Reviewer: Emily Why you liked this book: This book is much different from any other one I’ve ever read. It is from the perspective of a five year-old boy who has never been outside of the twelve-by-twelve shed he was … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 stars, adult fiction, contemporary fiction, Emily
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Teen Review: Adam by Ted Dekker
Reviewer: Abbey Why you liked this book: Author Ted Dekker has the amazing ability to create exciting, adrenaline-pumped stories mingled with journeys of faith that are equally thought-provoking and entertaining. This novel, “Adam“, had me hooked on the first page … Continue reading
Teen Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Reviewer: Joanna Z. Why you liked this book: This is most definitely my favorite book of all time. Hosseini writes about the extremely relevant topic of the wars in Afghanistan, a current issue I think every American citizen should be … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 stars, adult fiction, contemporary fiction, Joanna Z.
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Teen Review: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Reviewer: Joanna Z. Why you liked this book: It’s hard to believe this is a true story about a real person, Piscine Molitor Patel. To survive for 227 days on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger is unthinkable! The imagery … Continue reading