https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra This is where I keep track of the books I have read over the 2016-2017 school year. en-us 2016-08-25 15:51:25 UTC 2024-10-05 07:35:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/119849558 A Court of Mist And Fury by Sarah J. Mass is the second book in the series. I read the first book and loved it! It was originally recommended to me by Leah Miller.  This does include some adult content, so it is not recommended for young people.]]> 2016-08-25 15:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/119849558 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/119851425 My mom had bought me the first and second book in the Geek Girl series and I absolutely loved it. A quick summary of the story is that a girl is forced to go to a modeling event with her friend, who is dying to be a model! But, she gets discovered instead. The book tells her journey of getting through school, family and friend troubles, and photo shoots! I totally recommend this book to others and actually found that it connected with my life! ]]> 2016-08-25 16:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/119851425 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/120420682 This is the second book in the Geek Girl series and this one, in my opinion,  was even better!  After the main character, Harriet, gets her summer ruined, with her step-mom's baby on the way, a new modeling trip to Japan doesn't seem ideal. But she soon figures out that it was just what she needed to get through family life, modeling mishaps, and relationships. ]]> 2016-08-29 19:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/120420682 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/120599511 This book, which I had been seeing in various book orders, was a total relatable and unexpected story. A highschool senior gets the chance to call her freshman  self and give advice. But, when she starts controlling her past life, her future life starts to change in ways that she can"t even explain. Colleges, houses, and even parents change with no way to fix them back, leaving gaps in her memories about the past. Will she continue the calls? ]]> 2016-08-30 15:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/120599511 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/121250209 Macey knows what she is going to do the entire summer: work with her boyfriend, hang out with her boyfriend, study with her boyfriend...everything with her boyfriend! But when he leaves, her mom gets way too busy with work, and she gets a new job, she realizes that this may not be the worst opportunity. ]]> 2016-09-02 02:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/121250209 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/131176314 This book was recommended to me by the school librarian during Banned Books week. The purpose of the week was to inform people of how and why books are banned, based off of small things in the book. I really enjoyed reading this book because it seemed so real to life. This book is not recommended for young children.]]> 2016-10-17 15:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/131176314 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/131178113 This book is a definite fantasy with a hint of romance added to it. My brother pointed this book out to me on his bookshelf, asking me to read it over the summer. I never got the chance until now! I wish that I hadn't put off reading Seraphina because it was SO GOOD!!! There was so much action, adventure, and love packed into one novel; I couldn't put it down.]]> 2016-10-17 15:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/131178113 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/131178457 Lily finds here self bored to death in Chemistry class and nothing will help. She has tried taking notes, and by notes I mean doodling and making up song lyrics. Suddenly, she finds that she can't wait to be in Chemistry! How? Lily starts exchanging letters under the desk with a secret "admirer" and finds that the two people have a lot in common. Follow Lily's journey as she learns what true friendship is, how to deal with her arch-enemy, and the best way to solve the under -the-desk mystery. ]]> 2016-10-17 15:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/131178457 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/133392329 I was reading this book for a history project and didn't think I would like it so much. It was a little bit slow at first because the mentor was introduced near the middle of the book. However, when I finished the book, I actually appreciated the book being so spread out. I got to know a lot about the Kit, the main character, and felt very attached to her. I suggest this book to ages 12 and up because there are some parts of the story that are a little bit hard to understand, but it tells an amazing story. ]]> 2016-10-26 16:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/133392329 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/133416209 This book tells the classic story of Peter Pan, just with a little bit of a twist to it. My brother had read this book, along with others in the series, and immediately recommended it to me. Peter goes on tons of adventures as he goes from an orphan on the streets, to the Mermaids' "teacher", to finally becoming the leader of the Lost Boys. I would totally recommend this book to anybody who is looking for a thrill!]]> 2016-10-26 17:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/133416209 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/133416327 This is the second book in the Peter Pan series, but unlike most sequels, it was even better than the first! This book had a touch of spookiness and mystery, unlike the first book, containing more magic. I love the connections made by the characters, it makes the story seem so real!]]> 2016-10-26 17:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/133416327 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/135411202 This is the second time I have read this book and I still love it! It tells the story of a teenage girl, Penny, who is forced to move to a small town, away from her home in the big city. She has a hard time adjusting the the unique differences, but when she meets the quirky geek, Tally, and the milkman's son, Marcus, her world is changed further than she could ever imagine. I totally suggest this book to any person who is going through a tough phase in life...it just screams "life is tough, but so are we!"]]> 2016-11-04 15:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/135411202 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/137426711 The first time I read this book, I was in the 5th grade and I didn't understand it too well. I felt like I never understood the meaning of the book and why I was even reading it. So, 3 years later, I picked it up again. Wow. This book is amazing! It tells the heart-breaking story of a "special" girl and how she adjusts to the new world around her. Writing of the hardships of life, including moving, family death, and just being the odd-one-out, Holly Goldberg Sloan has brought teen novels to a new level.]]> 2016-11-14 16:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/137426711 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892036 This is book #1 of the Willow Falls series. "11 Birthdays" tells the story of Amanda and Leo, best friends since birth. The do everything together, even share their birthdays! But when their 10th birthday is a disaster, Amanda decides it's time to move on...but how? Her 11th birthday! Two separate parties sound fun, right? Yeah...no. Everything goes wrong: the guests keep secretly leaving, her shoes are way too tight, and the DJ is sick! But when she wakes up the next morning, it's her birthday again! Follow Leo and Amanda on their amazing birthday journey as they live their day again and again until they can patch up their friendship and heal what was broken. ]]> 2016-11-30 17:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892036 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892292 "Finally" is the 2nd book in the Willow Falls series. The main character, Rory, has waited her whole life to be 12. You can do anything when you're 12! Pierce your ears, babysit, stay home alone.... Her list of "Things To Do When I'm Twelve" is filled to the brim! And as soon as she turns 12, everything is crossed off that list! But soon enough, Rory figures out that not everything becomes automatically perfect at a certain age. In fact, everything goes wrong! Follow Rory on her journey through thick and thin, friends and enemies, and even celebrities! ]]> 2016-11-30 17:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892292 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892386 Tara has always been told to stand out from the crowd, meet new friends. But does stealing from the principal's office count? She gets suspended from school after a mishap to impress the cool kids, but now she has to stay with her aunt, uncle, and bratty cousin, Emily, for the ENTIRE summer! And even worse, a mysterious lady on the train steals her money, iPod, and phone! Tara must learn about friendship, love, and community in this heart-warming book, "13 Gifts."]]> 2016-11-30 17:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892386 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892487 This is the last book in the Willow Falls series. This tells the story of all of the magical kids in Willow Falls, including the newest members of the team. "The Last Present" contains all of the twists and turns that the rest of the series holds, but with even more surprises! ]]> 2016-11-30 17:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/140892487 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141791077 How does it feel to be the only person of your gender in the room? Weird, right? So then imagine being one of the few of your gender in an entire military training camp! In this book, you follow the journey of Andi Davis, one of the only women at West Point Military Base. Through thick and thin, tears and smiles, Andi has to deal with it all without showing weakness. ]]> 2016-12-05 16:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141791077 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141791482 "Gossip From The Girls' Room" brings the gossip that every new middle-schooler wants to hear about: who likes who, what parties are over the weekend, and what not to wear. But can Sofia blog about all of this in peace! Will her fans find out who she is? I recommend this book to younger kids, probably in 4th or 5th grade. (I just felt that even though it was supposed to be for middle school girls, it wasn't that big of a thrill.)]]> 2016-12-05 16:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141791482 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141791770 I read this book for a summer project and really enjoyed it! It contained tons of facts about the yellow fever in Philadelphia, 1793. I would recommend this book to teens and adults, but not to younger children because of some gruesome descriptions of death. ]]> 2016-12-05 16:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141791770 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141792044 Ever wondered what it's like to be someone of the opposite gender? Or thought, "What is going on in their head?" Then this book is for you! Read the amazing story of two totally different middle-schoolers as they take on family, school, and even love! Megan Shull has done an amazing job on understanding the teenage brain and what we need to know. I recommend "The Swap" to teenagers and older, especially those who are trying to figure out what is going on in the world! ]]> 2016-12-05 16:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141792044 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141792219 "The Sword of Summer" is the first book in the "Magnus Chase and The Gods of Asgard" series and it was amazing! I have loved the Greek and Egyptian mythology books written by Rick Riordan, so I knew that his Norse Mythology books would be even better. This tells the story of Magnus Chase, the boy who lives out on the streets. But little does he know, his dad is a Norse God! ]]> 2016-12-05 16:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/141792219 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/145726298 If you think that being stuck in a classroom with tons of kids is hard, try being stuck on a remote island with beauty queens, all competing for the next crown. Animals attacking, tsunamis hitting, nothing could get worse! Or could it? Could the people they all look up to really be working for the other side? Are they working for more than just a crown? Find out by reading "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray.]]> 2017-01-06 16:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/145726298 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/145726473 I started reading this book as a challenge from the library at school, and it turned out to be an amazing read! It contained proof and explanations for why the human mind thinks the way that it does. It uses not only words, but images, graphs, and quotes to explain what most people have questions on, like "what are mental disorders?" or "why do I feel this way when I experience an emotion?" I was particularly interested in the last portion of the book that talked about where we store emotions and memories and how we draw from those. At times, they related the brain to a garden: different things are held in different parts and those parts grow and develop. I also enjoyed learning about child development and the differences between a "male" and a "female" mind and the psychology behind those. I found it intriguing that certain connections can be lost between a mother and a child if one little step does or does not happen. It also surprised me that there was no such thing as a "genders' brain," but that people of certain genders tend to use it in a multitude of ways. In conclusion, I recommend "Heads Up Psychology," by Marcus Weeks, if you are looking for psychological answers, want to know more about mental diseases or disorders, or if you are just looking for a challenge! ]]> 2017-01-06 16:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/145726473 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/145726799 The new student from India, Ravi, may think that he has American school all figured out, but it is so much more than he thought it would be. There are bullies, gross school lunches, and teachers that don't bother to say your name right. And then there is Joe, the kid that everybody makes fun of for his hearing disability. These two may seem very different than each other, but there is so much that they share! Like the fact that they are always picked on by the school bully. Can Ravi and Joe figure out how to beat the bully and create a friendship at the same time? Read "Save Me A Seat" to find out! ]]> 2017-01-06 16:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/145726799 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/147890728 This is the sequel to Heather Hepler's "Cupcake Queen" and it did quite a good job of continuing the story! For the main character, Penny, everything seems to be going well: she is getting along with friends, her almost-maybe-not-so-boyfriend, and she just heard that the meanest girl at the school is moving to France. Except...that's not how it actually goes! So, when the exchange student from France starts giving her the evil eye, her friendship and relationship starts to crumble, and her grandma's "old friend" moves into town, could her entire life fall apart? Find out by reading "Frosted Kisses" by Heather Hepler. ]]> 2017-01-18 17:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/147890728 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/148405914 Seraphina Mendez, is an illegal immigrant who is caught and sent back to Mexico, but is forced to leave her toddler behind. Her daughter, Elvia, now has to hop from foster home to foster home, eventually to her dad, who abandoned her as a baby. Each year, Elvia gets more upset that she couldn't meet her mom and that she doesn't know what happened to her. 15 long years later, Seraphina gets back across the border and travels down the long path to find her daughter again. But at the same time, her now teenage daughter, Elvia, who is fighting the fact that she is pregnant, travels the same path. Can they ever find each other or will they just keep staring up at the same highwire moon?]]> 2017-01-20 16:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/148405914 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/150916180 I was very reluctant to read this book at first...I totally judged it by it's cover. But once I got through the first couple pages, there was no way to put it down! As the main character, Cheyenne, is asleep in the back of her car, her car gets stolen. The thief doesn't know she is there, but once he does, there's no way that he can let her go. She would just go a tell the cops about him...right? Wrong. Cheyenne is blind. She isn't able to tell what he looks like, where they are, or even what she looked like when being captured. But this doesn't stop her from forming a partnership with her captor, who is trying to escape from his dad's grip on life. ]]> 2017-02-01 17:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/150916180 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/157111125      In Walter Retan's, The Story of Davy Crockett: Frontier Hero, the story of hunter, soldier, and politician, Davy Crockett, is told. It gives in accurate description, the beginnings of his tall-tale life. This book explains the significance of nature in all of Davy Crockett's life, such as when he is a child, frontiersman, and statesman. For example, how when Davy Crockett was younger, he was excluded from most outdoor activities with his brothers and sisters. But this only made his longing for the outdoors grow. And how when he campaigned for Congress and Legislature, he preferred to work outside. This book tells the many feats, tales, achievements, and accomplishments of Crockett and his journeys. ]]> 2017-03-01 17:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/157111125 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/157111158 I read "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee as part of a Language Arts project. I did not expect it to be this good. But, boy, was I wrong! I found the way that Harper Lee uses character development and a well written story line to suck the audience into the book. I felt as if I was right there next to Scout, Jem, and Atticus, the three main characters in the book. This book deserves a 10/10 rating and any person who is about 12 years or older should read it. ]]> 2017-03-01 17:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/157111158 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/162870581 "The Meaning of Maggie" tells the story of a young girl, Maggie, as she goes through parts of middle school. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Maggie's dad is sick. Really sick. His arms and his legs have been "falling asleep" for over a year and there is no way to stop it. There is no cure for what he has and no solution. But, Maggie is searching for a way. She researches, writes, even does a science fair project on it. Can this help her find the meaning of his sickness, the meaning of her dad, even the meaning of herself? Find out by reading "The Meaning of Maggie" by Megan Jean Sovern. ]]> 2017-03-27 16:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/162870581 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/162870705 Do you decide when to turn off the camera? Or do your followers? Torrey Grey, a fashion vlogger, is stuck in the same predicament. After her younger sister is killed in a tragic drunk driving accident, her family must pack up all their things and leave for a new life in Texas. New friends. New house. New school. This could be a fresh start. But to Torrey, this is just the opposite. Nightmares with skeletons and death deprive her of sleep. And after people start to recognize her and her popularity, things get even worse. Is Torrey going to be able to live without the guilt of her sister's death or will she crumble in the arms of a skeleton?]]> 2017-03-27 16:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/162870705 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/162872216 "We Should Hang Out Sometime" tells the (sadly) true story of Paralympic, full leg amputee, Josh Sundquist. No, it's not the story of how he overcame his challenges and proved to the world how amazing people like him were. It actually tells the story of his love life. Failed love lives, to be honest. Josh wants to know why he has never been in an actual, mutual relationship before. Was it the way that he talked?! The way that he dressed??! The way that his breath smelled???!! In this book, you will find recollections of past "girlfriends," research on why they weren't actually his girlfriend, and the most embarrassingly funny moments from a single life. I totally recommend "We Should Hang Out Sometime" to those looking for a humorous, well written, real life read. ]]> 2017-03-27 16:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/162872216 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/163474827 The book "Troublemaker" was one of the first couple graphic novels that I read, and I have to say...I was not impressed. I think that this is because the author uses the same characters in her other adventure books, so I wasn't exactly used to them. I couldn't follow the story line and plot. Overall, I would rate this book a 2/5 stars and sadly, would not recommend it to others. ]]> 2017-03-29 16:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/163474827 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/164366297 I had heard tons about "The Fault In Our Stars" from friends, teachers, and even the media before I actually read it. And I must say, it was 100 times better than I expected. The story is told by 16- year old Hazel Grace, who has fought level 4 thyroid cancer for years. Hazel doesn't expect much out of life at this point. That is until she meets Augustus Waters. And he changes her life completely. Rather than wasting her days away in bed, to weak to get up, she now hangs out with Augustus, sometimes known as Gus. But after tragedy strikes, can Hazel let go of the weight of the world and figure out the true fault in out stars? ]]> 2017-04-03 15:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/164366297 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/164366358 This book was recommended to me by my mom and, gosh, I wish I had picked it up before! The plot consists of romance, adventure, and the real life touch that every books needs. In this book, 16- year old Lina is told to give live in Italy for the summer with her mom's friend as her mother's dying wish. But instead of seeing this as a fairy-tale, once in a lifetime experience, she sees it as exactly the opposite. That is until she finds her mother's journal. And suddenly, the story turns upside down. Follow Lina's search for her real father, real friends, and real family. And while you're at it, pick up a delicious scoop of gelato. Believe me, you'll enjoy. ]]> 2017-04-03 15:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/164366358 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/164375923 I had heard a lot about this book from teachers and read about it a lot in Scholastic pamphlets, so I knew that I had to give it a try. Sadly, this book was a bit under my age level, it didn't exactly go into the details that most higher level books would. However, I did learn more about the personal struggles and accomplishments in the African American rights movement. I would recommend this book to 5th and 6th-graders and those who are trying to learn more about the road to freedom for African Americans. ]]> 2017-04-03 15:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/164375923 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/166789086 When 15-year old Jason's mom dies, he is left practically on his own with his mentally-ill father. No way to buy food, keep the house, or order the prescriptions that his dad needs to get better. And it doesn't help that Jason has "people" in his head that make him feel not so lonely. But when he stumbles upon a school support group, he realizes that family is not always who you share blood with. Follow this amazing story through love and loss, friendship and family, and what it really takes to let go. Nolan does an incredible job with incorporating the struggles of real, real life and knowing what goes on in the mind of the sick. ]]> 2017-04-18 15:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/166789086 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/166789579 The term, "Don't judge a book by it's cover," really needs to be used on this book. Just by looking at the cover, you would expect this book to be about a little girl who makes a bunch of wishes, they go wrong, and then somehow it all turns out okay at the end. But that is not what this book is about. In "The Seventh Wish," middle-schooler, Charlie Brennan, is out ice-fishing on the lake by her house when she suddenly hears a little voice. The fish that she just caught is talking to her. I know. Crazy, right? It promises to grant her one wish if she lets it go. And so she wishes her very best wish and, plop, the fish is gone. Except the wish goes terribly wrong. And it seems that every wish after that goes wrong too. Soon, she realizes that not even every wish in the world can fix the long-lasting problem that now haunts her family. Is a wish really all it's lived up to be? Find out in Kate Messner's, "The Seventh Wish."]]> 2017-04-18 15:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/166789579 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/169579326 This book tells the story of two girls who become united because of World War II. One is a decoder and the other is a pilot. The book is written from the point of one girl for the first half, and the other girl for the second half. I had never been that interested in historical fiction books before, but this book was so amazing! I would recommend this book to the reader who wants suspense, friendship, and creativity within a novel. ]]> 2017-05-03 02:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/169579326 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/169579441 Being that this book is written by the same person who wrote "Holes," it tells the story of a teen who went to camp Green Lake, where the plot of "Holes" takes place. I really liked this book because it told the real consequences of having to go to that camp and then later coming back. The main character is always being picked on because of his past, his race, his friends, etc. If you are looking for a book that is so real, yet still so magical, I totally recommend this one!]]> 2017-05-03 02:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/169579441 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/169754374 This is a graphic novel that tells the story of a girl growing up in Turkey. We see her handle gender and societal oppression, violence, and psychological disturbances. I really enjoyed this book because most graphic novels you see have to be something funny or unrealistic. But this book, telling a true story, wasn't like that. I got to see what its really like to live in a society where it's a crime to be a woman. I feel that with all gender talk these days, this book gives a clear understanding of what needs to change. I would rate this book a 4.7/5 stars. ]]> 2017-05-03 17:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/169754374 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/172116865 This book is the first in a series of four and was recommended to me by my Language Arts teacher. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but after learning that it was a fantasy/romance book, I was hooked! This tells the story of two teens, one being human and one being not-so-human, who have a sort of psychological connection. They can hear each other in their minds without actually saying anything out loud. The can even go through past snippets/memories of history. But is this connection a blessing or a curse? Will they be able to figure out what these memories mean before one goes dark? Find out by reading, "Beautiful Creatures," by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.]]> 2017-05-16 15:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/172116865 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/172121577 This books tells the story of a young teen who's uncle magically comes to visit. He promises not to stay long, even help with the rent, but he just has some business to do. He convinces this teen, Garth, to help him out with secret business. But can Garth really handle it? Can he handle all the lying and cheating he's having to do with his mother? I really liked this book because it's one of those where one bad thing comes after another and you just want to cringe while reading. That makes me feel like I am totally getting into it. ]]> 2017-05-16 15:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/172121577 sierrag2021 https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/174996949 Witches, witches, and even more witches! Roald Dahl tells the story of a young boy who hears stories of the witches. And then he meets them! I had heard of this book before, but never had read it. It may have been considered a little under my level, but it actually was a bit difficult. Lots of fancy, descriptive words were dotted along the pages, making them harder to understand. But, I still loved this book!]]> 2017-06-02 15:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sierrag2021/BookLogForSierra/wish/174996949