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“What is the theme of the book? How do you know?”

The theme of the book is about police brutality. When Kahlil opens the driver's door to see if Starr was okay he was shot 3 times in the back. He was unarmed. Then on social media people mourned about Kahlils death.

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Children of blood and bone is a captivating story of girl by the name of Zelie living under the rule of a vicious king; one who is determine to wipe out her race.

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4. Why is this an important book for teens to read?

Heroine is important for teens to read because it talks about drug addiction, specifically opioid use which is what the protagonist Mickey Catalan struggles with, and I know many other teenagers, even adults struggle with abusing drugs and gradually becoming addicted to them.

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Never let it be said that McGinnis takes the easy way out in her books. Each one, at least those that I've read, handles something different and, usually, very dark. HEROINE tackles the opioid crisis through the lens of an injured sports star who is desperate to return to her previous incarnation as strong, capable, and on the fast track.

I could absolutely appreciate (whilst also being mostly terrified) of this downward spiral and the desperation that Mickey was driven to just to dull the pain,...more

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Never let it be said that McGinnis takes the easy way out in her books. Each one, at least those that I've read, handles something different and, usually, very dark. HEROINE tackles the opioid crisis through the lens of an injured sports star who is desperate to return to her previous incarnation as strong, capable, and on the fast track.

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Breakfast of Champions
Kurt Vonnegut

What is your favorite scene in the book and why?

So far, my favorite scene in the book is where the author is talking about how messed up America is. It's really funny, but also makes you think about it. For example, at one point he is talking about the pyramid that has an eye at the top on dollar bills, he writes, "If they studied their paper money for clues as to what their country was all about, they found, among a lot of other baroque trash, a picture of a truncated pyramid with a radiant eye on top of it... Not even the President of the United States knew what that was all about"(9-10). While very funny, Vonnegut's writing makes you think about how everything is messed up and rigged against people.

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14. Did you believe the characters are realistic? Why or why not? How does that influence the story?

Lord of the Flies is a novel about a large group of boys that are stranded on an island after a plane crash. None of the adults survived and they have no way of knowing if anyone is looking for them. The way these kids act after learning they are on their own is why I find them to be so realistic. There are kids of different ages but around the oldest is Ralph, a twelve year old. They are free to do what they want and so they goof around for the most part. The important thing they understand is that it is not all fun and games, but that they also need to survive. They hunt, build shelter, make fire, hold meetings, and assign positions of power. They know what they need to do and still struggle to do it. Especially with the little ‘uns (Little ones) around. The smaller children are frightened by the dark, abandon their posts, and cry and laugh at random times. They act like children would. They do seem a bit more mature for their age, but the time takes place in an older time where children in the UK (and in a lot of other places) were disciplined more strictly. These kids fight and conflict with each other, especially the older ones, and all of them are immature. The way they act is similar to how I would expect a group of stranded children to be back then.

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How does the protagonist change over the course of the story?

This first book was mostly about how every other  student in this high school had a dream or a concrete idea of what they wanted to do, but the protagonist did not. Over the course of the story, the protagonist learned about  the other students’ dreams and realized he seemed to be the only one without one. Around the end of the book, after involving himself in activities at his school, he manages to find that he does have a dream for his future.

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The 57 bus

By Dashka Slater

What makes this book unique?

This book is unique because it tells you a story that shows you the perspective of Sasha and how they transitioned into the LGBTQ community. It shows the reader what they went through and the struggles and accomplishments. It’s also unique because it teaches you a lot about the LGBTQ community, I learned a lot while reading this. The way the story is laid out is also cool too. In the first chapter there was an incident between two characters but you don't really know what is happening so the book takes you back and introduces the character and what their lives are like. The book was written in 3rd person so it really felt like you were just watching the story unfold but you also saw each person's perspective.

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13. What ideas from the book will stick with the reader once he or she is finished with it?

Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero

Apollo was given the gift of immortality by his father. At the beginning of the series of Trial of Apollo, Apollo’s father stripped him of these abilities. Throughout the five book series, Apollo has learned more and more that it was a good thing and there is more meaning to mortals' lives; more to live for. Before reading this book, I never would have thought I would feel this way about immortality, but I now have a change of heart. I believe that all other readers will discover this new truth displayed in Apollo’s journeys. The meaning of life is more important than us readers previously thought.

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Eye of Minds is a great read becuase its very captivating, exciting and perfect for the age range of people in this class.

Something that makes this book unique is that its set semi-in the future, and heavily based apon virtual reality and technology with mix in on mystery suspense and action. I love this book, becuase its the from the same author who wrote the Maze runner books, and that author is great keeping readers gripped and excited to read more.

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What positive and negative qualities of the protagonist make the character believable? In Plain Secrets, the author documents his experience with a very conservative sect of Amish people called the Swartzentrubers. He makes it clear that either deifying or demonizing this group of people is not fair. Some people may see the Amish as backwards, and some may see them as idyllic, but the truth is that they are just people: communal and kind while still being flawed and in disagreement with not only the "English," but also each other

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This book explores racial identity, gender politics, and privilege. Teens should read this book so we can know how the world around us sees us as individuals. Knowing who we are, helps us understand others. After reading this book, I feel I have a better understanding on who I am, what I have as privilege, and what parts of my identities are considered minorities

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What makes this book unique? In Beastars, there are a lot of different plot points, some murder mystery, slice of life, a teeny bit of romance,  and all of the people are anthropomorphic (animals that do human things, walk, talk, use human tools) It is a manga with a Netflix adaptation

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Do you believe this book is a strong example of its genre? What qualities make it a strong example?

This book is dystopian fiction. It is definitely a strong example of its genre. In this genre, the story usually takes place in an alternate universe very similar to ours, but something has gone wrong. In my book, suicide is an epidemic among teenagers. The book is a bit dark like most dystopia I have read. The main characters try to fight a system, just like a lot of dystopian novels.

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How is this book like others you've read?
This book has 2 main characters who are best friends. Which is something I see in a lot of books. The other thing you always see is the main character having a crush and doing anything to get that person to like them. There is also a type of mystery in this book and because i love mysteries and I read them a lot, the plot always has to drag me in and this book definitely does. The last thing that is similar, is the main character is kind of on the not wealthy side. In almost every book i read, the main character is either really wealthy or kind of poor. It always contributes to the character they become and have became so far.

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Something that surprised me in this book is Violet's family dynamic. After her sister died in a car crash Violet has become quiet and moody, she prefers not to leave her room and has lost close friends. Taking this into account I thought that her only remaining immediate family (her parents) wouldn’t be that present or wouldn’t be dealing with her grief well. This could be why she is closed-off: lack of support. But to my surprise, when the parents are introduced on page fifty one, I found out that they are in fact very supportive and loving. The reason why Violet feels as though she can’t open up to them is because they are too perfect. She feels like they always do and say the right thing, which makes them less relatable and approachable to her. It makes them less human, and causes Violet to feel like they won’t understand her “messy” emotions.

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What makes this book unique?What do you like about the author’s writing style? What’s an example you can provide?

Something that makes this book unique is that it is an informational book, but is not extremely boring. I think this is due to the author's writing style, as it is informational and comedic, so it breaks up the information. Sorry. I just realized you don’t know what the book is about. It is essentially about space, and everything we do and don’t know about it, with some stuff about elementary particles thrown in. The book is also written in a conversational tone, kind of how I’m writing this paragraph. There are at least 1-2 puns per page, which I think is overdoing it a little, but it helps add to the overall feel of the book. This is the first book of this style that I’ve seen, and I’ve really enjoyed it. They talk directly to the reader, and make sure your brain doesn’t explode too fast. I already knew most of the information, but it’s a great review, and I learned a few new things. Read this book if you want to learn about space and a little science.