https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv en-us 2019-09-03 01:47:04 UTC 2025-04-25 20:27:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.pics/1/image.webp?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f916.png shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/379260373 Start Date: 26/08/19
End Date: 7/09/19
Rating: 10/10
Just right/stretch(mature contect, drugs?)

I really enjoyed the plot of this book and the way the author included Aristotle and Dantes ethnicity of being Mexican in the book and their friendship is amazing. I also like the relationship between Aristole and his parents and Dante and his parents and the mystery behind his Dad and his Brother...

]]> 2019-09-03 01:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/379260373 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/385015807 Start Date: 7/09/19
End Date: 13/09/19
Rating: 9.7/10
Just right

Not Your Sidekick is a great book that showcases how the world isn't as white and black as we think it is and that there are shades of grey. I also like the plot twist in the story and I believe the author has done a great way to showcase Jess's life as being bisexual.]]> 2019-09-17 00:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/385015807 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/385017464 Start Date: 13/09/19
End Date: 16/09/19
Rating: 9.7/10
Just right/stretch(mature content)

This book does a great job at showing Hazels strong opinions and values regarding "Cancer Perks", cancer in general, depression, death. life,  etc. It also does a great job at showing Hazels life and the struggles that she goes through having cancer, which is cured but she has to carry a tank of oxygen with her everywhere. I also like her relation with her parents, August, and Isaac, although I wish the author included Isaac more in the story.]]> 2019-09-17 00:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/385017464 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/388544415 Start Date: 16/09/19
End Date: 20/09/19
Rating: 10/10
Just right

This book explains in detail the struggles of being gay (or LGBT+, for that matter), especially when you haven't "come out" yet. The book displays Simons story and how he is blackmailed and comes out, and his friends, which I feel the author has done an amazing job showing Leah, Abby, and Nics individual personalities and the character growth of them and Simon, and the character development of Martin and how although he did blackmail Simon in the end he stopped and they became friends. I really like the way the author portrays Simons quest to figure out who Blue is.]]> 2019-09-24 00:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/388544415 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/388549045 Start Date: 20/09/19
End Date: 26/09/19
Rating: 9.8/10
Just right/comfort

This book talks a lot about chance and luck and portrays the different ideologies regarding chance and talk which is explained by Leo, Alices foster brother. I liked several things about this book, including that the book didn't mainly focus on the fact Alices parents were dead and her relationship with her foster family, except when she went with Teddy to go and see Stanford when she got accepted. I LOVE the character developments that happen during the story and are the best part of this book and probably the best out of many other books regarding character development. Also, there is LGBT+ representation as Leo is gay and he has a boyfriend. 

]]> 2019-09-24 00:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/388549045 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/395417844 Start Date: 26/09/19
End Date: 7/10/19
Rating: 9.6/10
Just right

This books main ideas are about trust, loyalty, and greed, and fit really well with the books contents. They are portrayed by the characters actions, conversations, and values and beliefs. Trust and loyalty are shown through Tom and Christophers relationship, and the importance of trust and loyalty. Tom always has Christophers back and accompanies and helps him during his quest. It shows greed through the motivations of those who are the "villains" (Oswyn, Watt, etc...),  and from those who are part of the Guild (Stubb, also Oswyn, etc..).]]> 2019-10-09 05:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/395417844 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/397682966 Start Date: 8/10/19
End Date: 14/10/19
Rating: 9.3/10
Just right

I think that this book is about judging others/making assumptions,  accepting others, and the power of friends and relationships. I believe this because the main character, Lucy, is treated as a weirdo and is bullied by Maddie and several others in her new school. They make assumptions and judge her based on her actions, which include her being a germaphobic and always carrying around wipes and wiping the areas she interacts with (sits on them, touches them, etc.). Finally, I believe this book is also about the power of friends and relationships as Lucys friends help her when she gets bullied by Maddie and several others and stand up for her. Also, at the beginning of the book, Lucy states that her equation to happiness is "Nana + Teddy + Maths = Happiness", however at the end of the book she accepts she was incorrect, and that having friends and relationships also helps achieve Happiness.

]]> 2019-10-15 00:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/397682966 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/406608703 Start Date: 14/10/19
End Date: 24/10/19
Rating: 10/10
Just right

This book is amazing in the way it illustrates its point and the way it demonstrates it. Using facts and figures, along with real life personal encounters from the author, the book showcases "[how] we are wrong about the world - and why things are better than you think". Although I read this book in Grade 5, reading it a second time was still enlightening and right after I finished the book I actually watched all the Ted Talks the author of this book made. Some stati]]> 2019-11-05 00:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/406608703 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/423168841 Start Date: 5/11/19
End Date: 20/11/19
Rating: 10000/10
Just right

The portrayal of the story itself, the different opinions, and the different perspectives is TRULY AMAZING! The way the author captures the essence of the feelings of Richard and Sasha is clearly downright awesome! The story is a true portrayal of, in the 21st century, how there is all ways more than one interpretation of art, or in this case, story! The book showcases Richard and Sasha, their very different lives, and how they intertwine. It is truly a coming-of-age story, and shows love, passion, and perspective. It also talks about, and explains, all aspects of LGBT+, especially the gender "non-binary". I could relate to bits of Sasha's story as I am not a male or a female, just like Sasha. This book also shows how everything isn't as "black and white" as we perceive, and there are shades of grey. (Being metaphorical, of course)]]> 2019-12-12 09:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/423168841 shah567951 https://padlet.com/shah567951/3v2xvo6xtduv/wish/423172420 Start Date: 20/11/19
End Date: 30/11/19
Rating: 9.5/10
Just right/stretch

The Rosie Project focuses on Genetics Professor Don Tillman, an anti-social man who struggles to have a long-term serious relationship with females. With his friend and co-worker, Gene, he creates a questionnaire to see the suitability of potential female partners. In the process, he meets Rosie, a careless person who fails practically all the questions in the questionaire. Dons life is then thrown into a turmoil, and it's a really interesting and amazing book. It ponders a lot of bigger questions and ideals

{Note: This book was A LOT more mature than expected and there were several parts that I didn't understand} 

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