Choice Reading Book Talk - 2022-2023 by Nguyen, Katherine https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4 Follow the instructions on the Schoology page to complete this activity correctly. Remember to include the title of your book AND your name in your post title. en-us 2023-05-01 13:19:56 UTC 2023-05-11 13:36:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media4.giphy.com/media/JEhCPFfqi2Hy8/giphy.gif Book Title - Your Name katherine_nguyen https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573712120
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  • On a scale of 1-5 (1=terrible, 5=amazing), what score would you give this book? Explain why you scored it that way.
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    • ]]>     2023-05-01 13:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573712120     Red Queen - Danica Sawchuk https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573775413 Victoria Aveyard

    Mare is pulled out of her old life as a Red when she discovers that she has the powers only Silvers are meant to have. She must learn to navigate a new, even more dangerous world. 

    I would give this book a 1. The romantic subplots were horrible, there was very little character development, and the plot twist made no sense and had very little, if any, foreshadowing. 

    I would not recommend this book to a friend. Even before the the horrible plot twist, it was just a boring book in general. ]]>     2023-05-01 14:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573775413     Love and Gelato - Caroline Liu https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573779383 - The author is Jenna Evans Welch.
    - After her mom dies, Lina moves to Italy to live with her father, Howard. However, after receiving her mother's journal, Lina goes on an adventure to learn more about her mom's love story.
    - On a scale of 1-5, I would rate this book a 4. I scored it that way because the book has many unexpected plot twists. It also fully engages the reader throughout the book and makes you want to continue reading.
    -Yes, I would recommend Love and Gelato to a friend because it's not boring and also has plot twists to keep you engaged.]]>     2023-05-01 14:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573779383     39 Clues Book 1: Maze of Bones -MJ https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573781656 Dan and Amy Cahill's wealthy grandmother, Grace, dies and leaves a challenge to her large extended family: Whoever finds the 39 clues she's left behind will gain wealth and prestige beyond their wildest dreams.

    scale of 1-5 lowkey i gotta go w a 2 cuz its so much filler inbetween the book n ion like that.

    i would recommend it to my friend juss to waste their time and have them read this horrible book]]>     2023-05-01 14:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573781656     The Inquisitor's Tale Aaron Chang https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573783308 Adam Gidwitz
    There are three kids, kids that are rumored to be saints. Those three kids are forced to fight the King of France.
    I would give the book a 4. I loved the book and the story that was told but I felt that the pacing was a bit off and inconsistent at times.
    I would recommend the book. The book has many twists and many funny moments. ]]>     2023-05-01 14:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573783308     Refugee Soham Khan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573783356 Alan Gratz
    This book is about three people trying to escape from their home country where there is a war currently going on. They escape their country through the hard conditions of the ocean where they finally reach another country for refuge.

    I rate this book a 5 out of 5 because I liked the way the author presented three stories of people in wars trying to get refuge in another country to escape harsh conditions.

    I would recommend this book to a friend because it is really cool how the author presents 3 similar plots at the same time.


    ]]>     2023-05-01 14:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573783356     The Hunger Games-Blaze Matthew https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573784221 -The author of my book is Suzanne Collins

    - A girl volunteers for her sister to fight other competitors in a brutal arena for the entertainment of rich citizens.

    -Book is a 5

    -I would recommend this book to a friend because the way Suzanne Collins portrays the characters and the plot is extremely well written and the story never gets dull.]]>     2023-05-01 14:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573784221     The Inheritance Games - Eshal P https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573784979 Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Avery Kylie Grambs is an exceptional high school student. So when she inherits billions of dollars from a man she never knew, she's skeptical. But to claim the fortune, she must stay in Hawthorne House for a year. The Hawthorne grandsons were sure that they would be the ones to inherit the fortune. To them, Avery is a threat. However, some of them see her as a game, the last game their grandfather left them. And Avery can't shake the feeling that somebody in Hawthorne House wants her gone.

    I would give this book a 4. The nonstop plot twists and the solving of the mystery flowed well together. There was a lot of character development, and character growth.

    I would recommend this book to my friends because it has mystery, rance, and plot twists that keep you hanging until the last page.]]>     2023-05-01 14:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573784979     Letters to the Lost- Yasmina Omarova https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573785202 Juliet is grieving about her mothers death and sends letters by her grave as a form of grief. Declan, who is going through his own dark times, works at the graveyard for community service, and starts replying to her letters.

    I would give this book a 2.5 because i enjoyed reading the beginning, but the story was really slow and the plot twist just didn't do anything good to the book. The side characters made me very annoyed and the whole purpose of the book disappeared.

    I wouldn't recommend this book at all because of how boring and annoying it was. Unless you like really slow-burn books, this is not an enjoyable book.]]>     2023-05-01 14:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573785202     The Hunger Games - Sofie Trevino https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573785946 Suzanne Collins

    The cruel Capitol of the nation, Panem, requires one boy and one girl to be placed in the annual Hunger Games. Katniss must participate in a fight to the death where only one can win.

    4- It never got boring and there were many plot twists. It hooked me from the start and kept me intrigued.

    Yes, it has a lot of variety so people who like different things could all like it. The book keeps you anticipating what is going to happen next and is very fun and interesting.]]>     2023-05-01 14:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573785946     Fantasy League- Izaan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573786253 Mike Lupica

    Charlie loved the game of football and wanted to be in the fantasy league. He pursues his dreams throughout the book.

    3 because I like sports books but this book had some confusing parts.

    I would recommend it to a friend but only read it if you know how football works. I think people who love football would enjoy this book.]]>     2023-05-01 14:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573786253     Alice in Wonderland - Abhiraj https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573786962 Lewis Carroll

    Alice is reading a book with her sister when she falls into a rabbit hole and finds herself in wonderland. She meets a lot of strange creatures and changes sizes along the way.

    I would give this book a one. It just felt very random and out of place. The ending was not really good either, she just wakes up. 

    I would not recommend this book to a friend because it was just boring and the ending/plot was not that good.]]>     2023-05-01 14:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573786962     Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh-Anya P. https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573787007 This is a tale about a widowed mouse who cares for her children very much, however, one day she runs into a dilemma where she is forced to go through a heck of an adventure to save her sick son, Timothy. Their moving day is close and they need to leave very soon, but somehow, Mrs. Frisby is lucky enough to meet the Rats of Nimh, who soon help her through this conflict.

    Id give this book a good 4. Character development is perfect and the imagery in the book almost made it to where you could perfectly picture the whole scene.

    I would definitely recommend this to a friend because its a fun, short read that is really intriguing.


    ]]>     2023-05-01 14:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573787007     Scritch Scratch - Defne Ademoglu https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573787741 The author is Lindsay Currie.

    Claire went on a spooky bus tour with her father where she believes she is being haunted by a ghost.  Her and her friends, including her brother, go on an adventure to find out what is happening and how to stop it. 
    On a scale of 1-5, I would give this book a 3 because it wasn't as spooky as it was advertised to be. 

    I normally wouldn't recommend this book to anybody because it was boring and it was kind of repetitive but I would tell some friends who would freak out over not even scary things to read it just to get them used to horror so I cant talk to them about it.]]>     2023-05-01 14:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573787741     Scritch Scratch - Emily Ma https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573787811 - Author: Lindsay Currie
    - Summary: Claire helps her dad on a ghost  bus tour when his usual helper is ill. A ghost follows her home, trying to make her life as miserable as possible, in hopes of a shocking realization.
    - Rate: I would give this book a 5/5. It is my favorite genre, and I enjoyed reading about some historical events.
    - Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mystery, April Henry's, and Neal Shusterman's books.]]>     2023-05-01 14:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573787811     Red Queen - Maira Latif https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790100 Victoria Aveyard

    Mare Barrow lives in a world where people are divided by the color of their blood. But when she discovers that she's unique to everyone around her, everything changes.

    I would give this book a 3. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't amazing; I'm not really into fantasy books in general

    I probably would not recommend this to a friend. The book just wasn't very exciting and  gets kind of corny after a while.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 14:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790100     Scythe - Saranya Vanam https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790129 Author: Neal Shusterman

    Citra and Rowan are apprentices of Scythe Faraday and must learn how to kill appropriately in order to become a Scythe. There is only one spot and both Citra and Rowan, are in competition for it.

    I would give this book a 3 because the beginning is slightly boring, but it starts to gets interesting in the middle. 

    I would recommend this book to a friend who likes books with a utopian type setting.  This book also has different perspectives of characters which make it more engaging to the reader.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 14:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790129     Son - Shriya Krishna https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790430 Author: Lois Lowry

    Summary: Claire tries to find her son, whom she was separated from. It is about her difficult journey and the dangers she encountered. 

    Rate: I would give this book a 5. The book was very detailed. It had a very good plot which made the book engaging. 

    Recommendation: I would recommend this book to a friend. It is very lengthy, but very good. The theme of the story is very nice. I highly recommend it to those who liked the other Lois Lowry books.


    ]]>     2023-05-01 14:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790430     Not If I Save You First- Alan Chen https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790816 •Ally Carter
    •Logan is sent by his parents to live in the Alaskan Wilderness away from everything with his ex-best friend. Everything goes wrong when someone tries to kidnap the two, now they must trust each other to survive.
    •I'd give it a 3 while some of the plot seems forced in my opinion it still has interesting character arcs and development and is certainly something that will keep you reading.
    •I would recommend this book to my friends who enjoy this stranded in the wilderness sort of books.]]>     2023-05-01 14:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573790816     Miles Morales Spider-Man- Dhir Thakkar https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573791973 This book is about a kid named Miles who was bit by a spider at his bad uncles house and turned into spider-man. He was struggling to be spider-man and was thinking that  his power were leaving him and that it was better if they did because he couldn't handle still being spider-man. 

    I give this book a 3 out of 5 because the beginning is slow and it was hard for me to get passed the first 5 chapters but after that everything is fine.

    I would recommend this book to anyone that likes super movies because this is basically a movie in words in a book.]]>     2023-05-01 14:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573791973     The Inheritance Games - Sheza Prasla https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573793015 Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
    Summary: There is a mystery on why Tobias Hawthorne decided to put Avery in his will and give a lot of money from someone who came from nothing.
    Rate: I give this book a 4. I enjoyed whole concept of the mystery and how there is a plot twist after another. It really kept me hooked into the story.
    Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend who loves to read mystery or someone who loves plot twists.]]>     2023-05-01 14:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573793015     Red Queen-Asha https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573798376 -Mare discovers something about herself that changes her entire identity and life. She now has to learn how to navigate her new life and self.
    -3, it wasnt that good, and its kinda hard to finish since it barely catches your attention, but sometimes it would have some good attention grabbing scenes
    -No cuz i know they wouldnt like it either]]>     2023-05-01 14:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573798376     The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - Kaelyn Kot https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573799081 - The author is V.E. Schwab.
    - There is a girl named Adeline LaRue, and she lives in a traditional french village named, Villion in the 1700's. She has always been a dreamer, and when she is forced to marry someone she does not want to, she flees and runs into the woods where she accidentally prays to the Gods That Answer After Dark.
    - 4, because I absolutely loved the writing style and the entire plot idea was astonishing. The only reason that I did not give it a 5 is because I feel as though the build up for the plot twist was better than the actual ending.
    - I would recommend it to some people because I loved the story idea, but I would tell them something before hand so that they aren't too disappointed by the ending.]]>     2023-05-01 14:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573799081     Miles Morales: Spider-Man Taha Qureshi https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573800257 Miles Morales is a normal High school kid, except for one thing, He is Spider-Man. Even though Miles does good in school he is still unsure of whether he is going to continue to be Spider-Man, or focus completely on school.
    I Would rate this book a 5. I really liked how there was always action and there wasn't one boring part of the book.
    Yes, I would recommend this book, It was very interesting and fun to read.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 14:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573800257     Scritch Scratch- Chloe Xia https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573808027 Lindsay Currie

    After going on her dad's ghost tour, a ghost follows Claire home and haunts her. With the help of her family and friends, Claire tries to find out who this mysterious ghost is.

    One a scale of 1-5, I would give this book a 3.5 because it was interesting and the subplot made it better. However, the ending was a little disappointing because it wasn't as suspenseful as I thought it would be.

    I would recommend this book to a friend because even though the ending was kind of bad, the rest was good. The idea was also really interesting and it was a little scary.]]>     2023-05-01 14:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573808027     Red Queen - Nyasa Luharuka https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573813007 Author: Victoria Aveyard

    Basic Summary: Mare, a Red, is shoved into a new world with Silvers, who have supernatural abilities. As she has to deal with having powers only Silvers should have, she has to understand the new world she is living in whilst understanding herself.

    Rating: I would give this book a 3. While it was adventurous and suspenseful at times, it  did not prove to be too interesting as the book went on. The plot twists were completely unexpected with no foreshadowing. The love triangle made no sense as well.

    Recommendation: No, I wouldn't recommend it to a friend. It was an extremely confusing book that I wouldn't want my friend to be reading.]]>     2023-05-01 14:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573813007     The Hobbit - Lauren Ward https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573814634 Author: J.RR. Tolkien
    Bilbo, a hobbit, and company of dwarves set out on an adventure to reclaim the dwarves treasure from the dragon.]]>     2023-05-01 14:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573814634     More Than We Can Tell - Alphina Benny https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573814857 Author: Brigid Kemmerer
    Summary: Rev is not ready to face his past when his abusive father from years ago sends him a letter, while Emma uses gaming as an escape from her parents' constant fighting, until she meets an online troll and an online friend. When Rev and Emma cross paths, their feelings for each other are there, but they have trouble letting others know when they need help.
    Rate: I would give this book a 3.5. The plot was good, but what I didn't really like was Emma's attitude. She seemed like a selfish character who didn't like getting help, but also complained about no one supporting her. She is smart, so the whole "Ethan is such an amazing online friend" thing was weird. She should have been able to see through that, because the author presented her as a smart character. Emma's issues were more relatable than Rev's, but her attitude was not.
    Recommendation: I would not really recommend this book to people who want to be able to relate to the character.]]>     2023-05-01 14:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573814857     Letters To the Lost - emily White https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573814990 Juliet and Declan can't move on from their family deaths. However, they find each other through letters.
    Rating 5: It had a really good plot and char. devlopment.]]>     2023-05-01 14:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573814990     Red Pyramid - Ryan Tang https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573916402 Author is Rick Riordan

    Sadie and Carter discover they are the strongest 2 blood pharaohs in a while, meaning that they can host gods and control them.  The siblings go on an adventure to prevent Set, who was released by their father, from taking over the world.

    I would give this a 4 because this book was never boring.

    Yes, I would recommend Red Pyramid because it wasn't boring and makes the reader want to keep reading.


    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573916402     The Crossover - Eashan Shetty https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573922299 Josh and Jordan are twins and are basketball prodigies at their local high. school. With a big game coming up for them, they must learn how to balance out their home life and practice.

    I would give this book a 4. I like how the book contains every aspect of life like family, basketball, school, etc. In addition, there are other subplots other than the major plot which makes the book engaging to the reader. 

    I would recommend this book to a friend. This book always makes u interested in the plot and has poems to engage the reader on every page.]]>     2023-05-01 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573922299     The Long Way Down- Kris Cosenza https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573922303 Author- Jason Reynolds

    Summary-A story about a boy who goes through hardships.

    Rating- I rate this book a 2/5 because I didn't particularly like the ending.

    Recommendation- I would recommend this book to a friend because it could give them a new perspective on certain things.]]>     2023-05-01 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573922303     Not If I Save You First - Emilia Haddad https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573922615 The author is Ally Carter

    After a incident in the white house 6 years ago Logan ghosts Maddie when she moves to Alaska. When Logan come to visit for the first time he and Maddie are kidnapped by a Russian spy.

    I would rate this book a 1. The romance was way too cheesy and they introduced a whole new group of characters in the last pages of the book. It was super repetitive and it was just a cycle of the same thing. It was hard to hook onto and overall just a bad plot.

    I would never recommend it to a friend. It lacked interest. they did the same thing for half the book. The climax was 30 pages away from the end of the book. and the end was super confusing.]]>     2023-05-01 16:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573922615     Long Way Down - Joshua Jongejan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573923075 Author: Jason Reynolds

    Will has been faced with the loss of his older brother named Shawn and is struggling with the desire to seek revenge. In his journey of revenge, he is on the way down the elevator of his apartment while being faced with past ghosts who change his perspective on Shawns' death. 

    I would give this book a 4, I feel like I took away so much from this book. I feel like it had a lot of different perspectives on concepts I don't think about on the daily.

    Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking to feel moved after reading.  ]]>     2023-05-01 16:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573923075     Dear Martin- Ryan Kurian https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573923370 Author: Nic Stone

    Summary: The life of Justyce, an honor student, is torn apart when he gets falsely arrested, when trying to help his drunk girlfriend. He now must power through the ridicule afterwards, the trauma he faces, racial discrimination, fake friendships, and more, all due to the incident.

    Rating: I give this book a 4. It's really interesting and keeps you hooked on, but some parts are a little dragged out and eventless.

    Recommendation: I would recommend this book to a friend, because it's very realistic and the characters are very real. It also discussed real events and issues.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573923370     Animal Farm - Tiffany Yuan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573923916 George Orwell

    The animals on the manor farm are tired of the mistreatment from their human Jones. They have a rebellion for their freedom and began to self govern themselves.

    I would give this book a 3. It had really good meaning behind the story and how it may connect to pasts and even current political situations today but the story itself was not really that interesting. It did show character development with the pigs but almost nearly none with all the other animals. 

    I wouldnt recommend this to a friends because the story itself was quite boring. Unless you are into in some historical value I wouldn't read it for leisure.  


    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573923916     Last of Her Name - Faye Tang https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573924501 Author: Jessica Khoury
    Summary: Stacia Androva lived a peaceful life in Alexandrine until her home erupted into chaos by a guy named Alexei Volkov, who said Stacia was the lost princess of the royal family. Stacia managed to escape with the help of her childhood friend Pol, but her best friend Clio was captured by Volkov, and she goes on a trek to save Clio while putting herself in danger.

    Rating: 3.5
    I gave this book a 3.5 because it was really cheesy and the main character was sometimes a little annoying, but I liked the plot of it overall.

    I would only recommend it to a friend who enjoys reading romance and fantasy books.]]>     2023-05-01 16:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573924501     Tuesdays with Morrie- Lipi Shah https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573924764  Author- Mitch Albom

     Summary- After reuniting with his old professor, Morrie teaches Mitch one final class about life. 

    Rating- I would give this book a 5, because it teaches you a lot of lessons, and tells you the story of an amazing person with it.

     I would recommend this book because this book gives you a whole different perspective on how you look at the world.



    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573924764     The Westing Game - Monish Seelam https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573925246 By Ellen Raskin (author)

    Samuel W. Westing, a mysterious industrialist with a 200 million dollar fortune, has been murdered and has called up 16 heirs to participate in "The Westing Game". The goal is to find out who the murderer is, but they have to be careful because not everyone is who they say they are!

    I would give this book a 4, because mystery novels are my favorite genre and there was a ton of character development! In addition, the plot twist at the end was amazing!

    Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading mystery and suspense novels!


    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573925246     Letters to the Lost: Munawar Ali https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573925835 The novel Letters to the Lost was authored by Brigid Kemmerer.

    Juliet, a young teenage girl has lost her beloved mother and is mourning has been mourning her death. She has lacked passion to complete anything and would often write letters at her mothers gravesite to express her feelings. Declan a young boy who is volunteering at the graveyard to work community service responds to these letters which forms a relationship and bond amongst the two. 

    This title rates a 3 on a 5 scale due to it's content not aligning with my reading taste however the quality of writing was outright amazing. 

    Generally speaking I would recommend this book to the romantic novel audience yet I wouldn't recommend the title to readers who share a love for non-fiction titles like myself. 


    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573925835     The Inheritance Games - Aiza R https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573925976 Jennifer Lynn Barnes
    Avery inherits the money of Tobias Hawthorne, but nobody knows how or why Avery got the money.
    I'd give this a 0 if I could, but I can't so I have to give it a 1. It was so boring and I didn't even know what was going on most the time. `And I fell asleep like 20 times when I read it. I don't recommend this book to anyone.
    I wouldn't recommend this to anyone because it's the most useless and boring book ever.]]>     2023-05-01 16:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573925976     The Inheritance Games Sohan Patel https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573926184 The author of this book is Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

    Avery is a girl who lost her mother at a young age. Her and her half-sister, are struggling to survive. But that all changes when she is in the will of a billionaire that she's never met before.

    I would give this book a 4.95. This book was very good and very appealing, but I don't like how it ended on a cliff hanger.

    I recommend this book to people who like mystery as their genre and people who like to be kept on their toes.]]>     2023-05-01 16:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573926184     The Inheritance Games- Iqra Wakani iqrawakani https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573926426 Summary- A 15 year old girl named Avery Kylie Grambs was average at first, but little did she know her whole life changed when Tobias Hawthrone died. She inherited billions but there was a catch..... Avery had to live with 4 crazy millionaire brothers and solve riddles to survive. 

    I would give my book a solid 4. It had many twists and turns along the way and the suspense just kept building. The story kept going and at some points I think it got too much and needed to get to the point.

    I would if they like suspense and mystery. If you don't like dark mysterious books, this is not the book for you.  ]]>     2023-05-01 16:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573926426     Little Women- Minahil Noman https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573928099 Author: Louisa May Alcott

    Little Women is about 4 sisters growing up and learning to be good/kind women. They learn lessons about life through hardships.

    On a scale of 1-5 I give this book a 1. I gave it a 1 because it's written in old fashion English which makes it hard to read. Random things would happen that didn't make any sense and Louisa barely explained things which just makes the reader more confused. The parts that were easy to understand were boring. I liked some parts though but its wasn't enough to  give Little Women a higher rating.

    I wouldn't recommend this book to a friend because its boring, it's a pain to read and its not worth the effort and time it takes to read it.]]>     2023-05-01 16:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573928099     The Inheritance Games - Maliha https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573929558 The author is Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Avery Kylie Grambs is a poor high school student. She then inherits billions of dollars from a man she has no relation to. She must stay in Hawthorne House, where a mystery is laid out for her, for a year to claim her fortune.

    I give this book a 4 because it's really interesting and it keeps you hooked at all times. There's a really interesting subplot too.

    I would recommend this too a friend. The mystery is interesting and the plot twists are engaging]]>     2023-05-01 16:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573929558     Allies - Faris Ayyat https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573935306 Dee is a 16yo boy excited to be in the American army during world war II with the  the friends he meets along the way. With the help of his new friend Karl he later discovers the horror of war and the true corruption the countries government shows.

    On a scale of 1-5, this book a 4. I found learning about D-day to be very interesting and different from the war movies I have watched. I also thought the pacing of this book was very effective and I felt nothing was to rushed or to slow.

    I don't think I would recommend this book to anybody only because I think war books are an acquired preference and war may not be appealing to just anyone.]]>     2023-05-01 16:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573935306     Love and Gelato - Niv https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573940414 1. Lina haxd to spend her summer in Italy and then it turns into a road trip across Tuscany. In this book its filled with romance, mystery, and adventure. Lina is spending her summer in Tuscany  after hers mothers death, but she isn't in the mood for Italy's  landscape.
    2. 3 It was intresting at first then it  got boring.
    3. sure if they like romance and etc.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573940414     The War That Saved My Life- Cayden Chan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573940508 Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

    Summary: Ada was neglected as a child because of her club foot, and runs to England with her brother due to rumors of bombing. She learned a lot of new things about the outside world like love and her passion such as family and horses.

    Rate: I would give this book a 3.8. This book was a little bit too boring for me, but I really liked the POV of a girl trying to solve many of her solutions. 

    I would not recommend this book to a friend if they enjoy action like genres. This book can be a little boring to them and slight corny.]]>     2023-05-01 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573940508     The Inheritance Games- Ryann Bingham https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573941828 Avery Gambs has just discovered that billionaire, Tobias Hawthorne, has left his entire inheritance to her. However, Avery will not inherit the fortune so easily, she must play Tobias Hawthorne's inheritance game.
    On a scale of 1-5, I would rate this book a 4. The way the author's way of adding a love triangle is fantastic and the plot twists had me anticipating every page. 
    I would recommend this book to a friend. The main reason why I started reading this book was because all my friends were going on and on about how good the book was, and they were definitely right. I've really enjoyed talking to my friends about it and I'd share it with more friends just to know if they enjoyed the book as much as I did.]]>     2023-05-01 16:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573941828     Red Queen - Amna Sami https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573941971 -Victoria Aveyard
    -Mare Barrow has lived as a poor, powerless Red blood her entire life. She soon finds herself surrounded by riches, betrayal, and powers that she never knew she was capable of.
    - I would rate this book a 2/5. Honestly, there is very little plot change/development throughout the novel, everything sort of happens during the last 3 chapters. Most of the characters are poorly introduced and don't move the storyline forward. Not even the main character went through any major/important character change. The plot got quite difficult to follow along after a while, however, the short lived twist at the end was enjoyable. There was also a love triangle that was introduced, but it was also poorly conveyed and did not really add to the plot.
    -I would recommend this book to a friend ONLY if they enjoy slow paced books with little to no plot. Definitely not for anyone with a short attention span. I personally did not want to keep reading, and I am assuming they would not either.]]>     2023-05-01 16:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573941971     Letters to the Lost-Shriya Srinivasan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573942286 -Brigid Kemmerer
    -Declan and Juliet both lost a family member, and it has taken a toll on both of their mental health. They both accidentally start to exchange letters and become close friends, helping each other out of a terrible situation.
    -On a scale of 1-5, I would give this book a 2. While it had an interesting plot, the book did not make me feel like I needed to keep reading, and it was very repetitive.
    -I wouldn't recommend this book to my friends because the plot is guessable and boring. I don't want them to waste their time on a book where everything is predictable.]]>     2023-05-01 16:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573942286     Little Women - Abir Sayed https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573942458 Four young girls struggle and grow up through hardships and tragedies. They must learn how to overcome their problems and stick together as a family.

    On a scale of 1-5, I would give this book a 1 because it was a very confusing and boring book to read. There were many instances were the author went on and on about a certain topic that was never introduced to the reader. It also didn't have a plot at all! The only reason I finished this book is because I was required to do so. Even then, it took everything in me to finish this useless book.

    I would never recommend this to a friend because it was the most dull and horribly written book i have ever read.]]>     2023-05-01 16:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573942458     This Is How You Lose the Time War-Wren Yin https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573942479 2 time traveling secret agents on opposite sides fall in love throughout letters scattered across the strands of time. Loyalties are tested and vengeance could be served.

    I would give this a 3. Don't get me wrong, this is a great book.  It has a great concept of time travel but it isn't heavily focused on. The system of time travel isn't expanded enough to the point where the reader will understand. It also is quite confusing at the beginning. The book has a very poetic and unique writing style. It's very hard to read at some points, especially in the letters since the POV switches depending on if it is a letter or actual events.  I liked the concept of the letters telling parts of the story but the plot itself was very basic and unexpanded, 2 agencies that are battling against each others sides in a time war where no clear winner is held. Yea, not so interesting that i would spend hours reading it(Trust me i didn't). It also gives very little context as to how they got there, if any at all, there's not much development for the plot. There is a sort of plot twist at the very end which is VERY predictable. Overall, i do think it's a good book if you like sapphic (wlw) romances. It's just that it's not the greatest if you don't like poetic writings.
    TLDR; Not the best with plot and exposition, kind of generic with a poetic twist. (Not the twist at the end)

    I wouldn't recommend this book to a person who isn't into poetic writings because it will definitely be very confusing for them. However, t's a good book for people who like to look at the world in a philosophical kind of way.

    Edit: I didn't realize how long this was, whoopsie doopsies 
     ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) i]]>     2023-05-01 16:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573942479     Love and Gelato-Alexis Figueroa https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573943421 The author is Jenna Evans Welch.

    When Lina's mom dies, she is sent to Italy to live with a stranger. When she makes it there she is very skeptical of everything and only knows that her mother trusted this man to take care of her. She was given a journal full of her moms adventures and love story while she was in Italy. Lina tries to find out who this man is and why did her mom leave Italy. Along the way she meets friends and companions. She even starts a love story of her own.

    I would give this book a 6/10. It's really good and some parts I didn't see coming, but others it was pretty predictable. Overall it was fun to read.

    I would recommend this to a friend for an easy, fun, romantic read. It wasn't bad but their could have been more plot twists.
     ]]>     2023-05-01 16:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573943421     One Of Us Is Lying - Tafzeel Lakhva https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573943945 Author: Karen M. McManus

    4 students encountered a death at school, and are being investigated as suspects. They are trying to solve the death together, but at the same they each all have secrets that they would do anything to protect.

    On a scale of 1-5, I'd give this a 3.5. The book was interesting & a good murder-mystery book, but there were many boring parts. There were new characters & events introduced that were unnecessary, and not relevant to the plot.

    I would recommend it to a friend, because it is suspenseful and fun to read. ]]>     2023-05-01 16:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573943945     a good girl's guide to murder - Kennedy Phares https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573944339 Holly Jackson

    Pip, a high school student, un-solves a murder case for a school project. The murder took place 5 years previously, and she must uncover many secrets about the lives effected to prove that the "murderer" is innocent.

    I would rate this book a 4/5. Although the plot twists were very interesting and the story was told clearly, the beginning was a bit slow.

    I would recommend this book to a friend because the story ended up being very captivating, and it teaches a lot about the values of trust.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573944339     Letters to the Lost -Hannah George https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573944680 Brigid Kemmerer
    Juliet is bereaved after her mother's death, Declan is trying to forget his past. Both characters coop with their stress by writing letters to a understanding stranger but they don't know who is on the other side.
    3/5 The book had many suprises and I liked the chemistry between Declan and Juliet but the main plot was kind of predictable for me. 
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend who likes romance. Its not to cheesy and it was a romance where they fall in love with someone who don't know.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573944680     Refugee - Sai Charan Kotha https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573947088 Alan Gratz

    Three young people going on the most dangerous journeys of their lives in search of a safe place to live. Will they make it out alive, or will they suffer under the control of their own country?

    I would give this book a 5. It has a lot of character development and shows different sides of certain characters.

    Yes because almost every chapter has a cliffhanger which makes you want to keep going. Since each chapter is from a different character's perspective, it goes from cliffhanger to cliffhanger which makes the book way more interesting.]]>     2023-05-01 16:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573947088     Red Queen- Zoe Wong https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573947516 Victoria Aveyard

    Mare (a red blood) lives in a world where people are separated by blood colors- red bloods are humans while sliver bloods possess powers that make them gods. In a turn of events, she uncovers an impossible power she was never meant to have.

    On a scale of 1-5 I would rate this book a 2.  In a book, I mainly look for beautiful descriptions of imagery, but the farther I get into this book, the more boring the descriptions became. I could see that an attempt was made to create a plot twist, but it came out as confusing and cliche. This book had so much potential to be great if it focused on the plot rather than romantic interest. 

    I wouldn't recommend this book to a friend because of the boring imagery descriptions and cliche storyline. However, I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys reading about love squares more than the actual plot itself.]]>     2023-05-01 16:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573947516     Project Hail Mary - Anthony Zhong https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573983001 The author is Andy Weir.

    Dr. Ryland Grace is an amnesiac-riddled scientist on the Hail Mary project with a purpose unknown to him. Through this project, he connects with species on an interplanetary scale.

    5 because the story is crafted in a way that brings out emotion, real-world problems, and a dramatic, fictional (yet realistic) problem. This is a book I would recommend to a friend because of the reasons listed above.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573983001     I Must Betray You - Elizabeth Fernandez https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573986675 This slayalicious book by Ruta Sepetys is SUCH a 5. It should even be a 6, that's how much I would recommend it to you, a friend, my mom, anyone! We follow Christian Florescu, a Romanian who lives during the  dictatorship of Ceaușescu. Christian is blackmailed to become a spy for the government, but events such as an uprising in his town lead him to question his role in Romania.]]> 2023-05-01 17:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573986675 Stargirl - Olivia Huynh https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573992924 Jerry Spinelli

    Stargirl is loved when she first attends Mica Area High School, but when she cheers for their school's rivals at a school game everyone turns on her. Leo helps Stargirl earn the forgiveness from her peers but becoming normal isn't as easy for her to become.

    I would give the book a 2. The rising action was entertaining but the falling action and the ending was disgusting. 

    I would recommend this book to a friends since I enjoyed some of the plot since it was different from most cliche books and because they must suffer the same pain I felt when reading the ending. They may enjoy the book more than I did since the small romance included made me uncomfortable. ]]>     2023-05-01 17:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573992924     Far From the Tree- Izzy Andrzejak https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573993527 The author is Robin Benway 

    Grace just gave away her baby because of a teen pregnancy, That makes her want to find her bio-siblings and mom. Maya's parents are going through a nasty divorce. Joquin's fosters parents want to adopt them. They set out to find their bio-mom an find out a horrible truth. 

     I would give this book a 3 because i've read better books and this isn't something i would normally read but its still good.

    I would recommend to a friend because it has a good plot and you don't get bored of the book ever.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573993527     The Red Pyramid- Murilo Victor Urias https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573994376 Rick Riordan

    Carter and Sadie Kane find discover they have powers that came from Ancient Egyptian Gods. With these powers they must defeat an evil God named Set.

    I would give this book a 4 because I liked the action.

    Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action.]]>     2023-05-01 17:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573994376     The Thing About Jellyfish- Saesha Chawla https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573995350 Ali Benjamin
    Suzy is going through a phase in her life where she is grieving for her friend's death, as a coping mechanism, she wants to make herself believe that her friend died from a jellyfish sting.

    2, it was good but the flashbacks every other chapter were confusing.
     
    I would recommend this to my friend, even though I rated it a 2, it still made me cry. ]]>     2023-05-01 17:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573995350     Small Spaces - Neal Sharma https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997027 Katherine Arden

    Ollie and her friends are trapped in the mist but need to try and get out. They have to face many challenges.

    4, because I like the plot and the character change, but I feel it could have used a bit more words. It was very engaging and made me want to read all the time.

    Yes because it is a good book with a lot of thrilling, page turning moments. There are a lot of plot twists and it you couldn't tell what was going to happen next.]]>     2023-05-01 17:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997027     Small Spaces- Sheryl Sun https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997191 Katherine Arden

    Ollie is an intelligent 6th grader who goes on a field trip to Misty Valley Farm. When the bus on the way back to the school eventually breaks down, Ollie realizes that she needs to escape with her 2 friends before something comes to get them.

    On a scale of 1-5, I would give the book a 4 because I felt like I should've read this book when I was younger. Other than that, there were many plot twists and flashbacks to help give you background information.

    I would recommend this to a friend that doesn't have a large reading capacity because it's only 218 pages. The vocabulary words used are very simple, so if you want to do some rigorous reading, this is not the book for you.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997191     Not If I Save You First- Hannah Johns https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997556 -Ally Carter
    -Maddie is dragged out from her life leaving her best friend Logan, the president's son. Now living in Alaska, in the middle of nowhere, she meets him again after 6 years but now they are in danger.
    -I rate it a 4.5/5 because it has everything you need in a book and it was such a good plot.
    -I would recommend this to a friend because there were so many twists you would not expect. It also includes a bit of every genre with is also really nice.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997556     Not if I saved you first - keya https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997944 Author- Ally Carter
    Maddie was separated from her best friend Logan when she was younger, and for safety sent to live in Alaska in the wilderness with her father. Along with the bumpy roads of Maddie and Logan's relationship, they have to overcome the obstacles thrown into their way.

    I would give this book a 4 because it wasn't boring and kept you on edge. There was also a lot of suspense and I enjoyed reading it.
    I would recommend this book to a friend because it's exciting and there were a lot of plot twists.]]>     2023-05-01 17:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573997944     Not If I Save You First - MADISON CIELO https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573999746   1.  this book is about a unconfortable "ex" friendship. The story takes place in alaska when Logan, the presidents son, travels to see his "ex-bestfriend" He ends up getting kidnapped and the two have to survive together and escape the kidnapper
    2. 2, this book had very boring parts and i was often confused because the plot changes very fast
    3. I would not reccomend this book because i didnt think it was very enterta.ining and understandable]]>     2023-05-01 17:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2573999746     Love & Gelato--Aadil Karmally https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574001053 -Jenna Evans Welch
    -Lina mother just died and she has to move to Italy with her father she just found out existed. She receives a journal that her mother has sent to her and learns a lot about her history.
    -4 There was a lot of plot twists and interesting events that happened in the book.
    -I would recommend it to someone who loves romance, and a good story.
    -]]>     2023-05-01 17:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574001053     Popular - Elina Storm-Olsen https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574005589 The author is Maya Van Wagenen.

    In this memoir, Maya decides to use a book called Betty Cornell's Teen-Age Popularity Guide to conduct a popularity experiment during her 8th grade school year. The guide, written in the 1950's, is full of old-fashioned advice, which makes the results very interesting.

    On a scale of 1-5, I would give this book a 3. It was funny and had many unexpected plot twists, but it wasn't my favorite style to read. The writing style makes the events feel very separate from each other, as if each was their own short story. Some ideas in the story were a bit repetitive.

    I would recommend it to a friend who enjoys the comedy genre. This book addresses many teenage insecurities, which makes it very relatable. It has a light tone and feels as if the main character is your friend who is telling you about her day.]]>     2023-05-01 17:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574005589     The Hobbit https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574006523 Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
    Summary: Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit living a comfortable life in his hobbit hole, is suddenly sent on an adventure to plunder a dragon's treasure with thirteen dwarves by a wizard named Gandalf. Throughout the adventure, Bilbo meets many new people and encounters many dangers with the dwarves.
    Rating: I would give The Hobbit a 4 out of 5. As the prelude to the well-known Lord of the Rings trilogy, it absolutely does not disappoint. Although Tolkien's writing style is a bit different compared to more modern works of literature, the plot is organized well and made me want to keep reading the story.
    Recommendation: I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. The characters are written well, the settings are detailed, and there's something for everyone in the story.]]>     2023-05-01 17:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574006523     Scythe - Ria Batra https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574006675 The author is  Neal Shusterman.

    Citra and Rowan get appointed apprentices of a scythe and must learn to glean. However, there is only one spot so they must compete to stay alive.

    I would give this book a 4, because it has a really interesting plot. However, it got a little boring in the end.

    I would recommend it to a friend who enjoys dystopian settings and slight romance. The book captures a different society which can be interesting for almost anyone.]]>     2023-05-01 17:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574006675     Gathering Blue https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574007204 Author- Lois Lowry 
    Summary-follows the journey of Kira, a young woman with a physical disability living in a community that shuns those with "imperfections". When she's called to the Council of Guardians, she's surprised to find they have an important job for her to undertake.
    Rating-3/5 the book gets repetitive and is boring in the middle.
    Recommendation- No because the book is boring and there isn't really any action. ]]>     2023-05-01 17:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574007204     Gathering Blue, Thrishathi https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574011982 Lois Lowry
    A girl with twisted leg in a topia where blue isn't a thing does the 'impossible' to prove that she is not useless, after her mother's death.

    4, I give this 4 because the story was good but not really something I am amazed about. The plot twists where surprising, the way they are supposed to be but the starting of the story is slow, at least for me. But, if you haven't read the 1rst book, you will still understand it, it's a series if you haven't understood that yet.. I would strongly recommend this book to a friend tho.

    Yes, I would, in fact, I am going to force 1 of my friend to read the whole series. ]]>     2023-05-01 17:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574011982     Wonder - Faariz Afzaal https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574013073 R.J. Palacio

    August Pullman is an 11-year-old kid that doesn't look like others. He's going to public school for the first time in his life, and kids can be pretty mean...

    5

    I would recommend this book to a friend because it really made me like reading again.]]>     2023-05-01 17:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574013073     The Book Thief - Kelly Liu https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574013935 Markus Zusak

    This story takes place during WWII in Germany, following a foster girl living outside of Munich named Liesel Meminger narrated by Death. Her foster parents hide a Jew named Max Vandenburg in their basement (during which Liesel discovers her love of books -- mostly stolen) who is forced to leave once Hans Hubermann (Liesel's foster father) is caught feeding captured Jews. This book is hard to summarize as there are many subplots.

    I'd give this book somewhere between 4-5. The overall book is really captivating and makes the reader want to read the whole book in one sitting. However, some parts in the story are forgettable and there are a few extra insignificant events that occur (but not enough to negatively impact the main storyline).

    I would definitely recommend it to a friend. I really enjoyed this book and I think anyone who likes historical fiction would too.]]>     2023-05-01 17:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574013935     Warbreaker - Tristan Pham https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574014181 The author is Brandon Sanderson

    With the tension of two rival kingdoms strengthening, Princess Siri must become the wife of God King Susebron to prevent a war between Idris and Hallandren. Lightsong, a lesser god, searches to find who he was before his ascension, and in doing so finds that the war is more complicated than it seems.

    I give this book a 5. The storyline is quite engaging, and the characters have insecurities and flaws that make them relatable.

    I would recommend this book to avid readers of fantasy novels.]]>     2023-05-01 17:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574014181     Circe- Marissa Nicholie https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574015017 After Circe discovers her sorcery power and uses it for evil, she is banished for life to the island of Aiaia. In time, she has to deal with multiple people coming to her island with good and bad intentions as well as her loneliness.

     I gave the book a 4 because, at times, it could be very interesting, almost to the point of being on the edge of your seat. However, at other times comes a filler chapter that discourages me from reading out of boredom. 

    I would recommend the book to another friend because it makes you look again at what you just read out of disbelief. I believe that this book would make a good topic for discussion with my friends for the most part.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574015017     How Lamar's Bad Prank Won A Bubba-Sized Trophy- Caleb Olowu https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574015422 The author is Crystal Allen.
    Lamar is known as a prankster but then he sees a hottie and decided to change. He then becomes friends with a bad man who influences him to do something very very bad. I would give the book a 5 because it was a real thriller. i would recommend it to a friend because i know my friend will like it to.]]>     2023-05-01 17:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574015422     Red Queen- Ellie Liang https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574015958 Victoria Aveyard

    Mare Burrow lives in a world where Silvers and Reds are divided by blood and power. Mare lives as a Red her whole life until an accident happens and she finds that she has powers that only Silvers had until then. Now Mare is in between Silver and Red, and she must adapt to her life while dealing with the dangerous life she is given.

    On a scale of 1-5, I would score this book as a 1.5 because  the subplots are confusing and bad and I could guess the entire plot correctly after reading about half of it. The main character is difficult to feel sorry for because she doesn't learn from her actions, she makes a lot of questionable decisions, and she just listens to everything a different main side character says. The only thing that saves it is the fact that the concept of the blood is interesting and full of potential, but it is kind of ruined by the fact that it is turned into a really generic trope of "the main character is special and now she is in danger and here have a random love triangle that doesn't really affect the plot". I don't really like any of the characters either because I think they are kind of dry, but that is just my opinion. The ending was supposed to be a plot twist, but it wasn't even surprising for me because I could see the plot twisting from a mile away.]]>     2023-05-01 17:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574015958     Gathering Blue- Taha Sharief https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574016311 Author: Lois Lowry 
    Summary: Kira is chosen to finish the singers robe because of her ability to sew, while she learned how to dye threads from Anabella she discovers more about the village and beasts. Kira is determined to find out if beasts are alive and what really happened to her fathers. 
    Rating: 4 stars because it involved lots of mystery in the book which made me want to read more about the plot. 
    Recommendation: I would recommend this book to anybody who loves mystery because it really has great thrills.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574016311     Dear Martin - Aarya Vyas https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574025785 Nic Stone

    Dear Martin follows the story of Justyce, who is a hard-working student, aspiring to go to Yale. Everything is going perfect for him until every step he takes is questioning his identity. As one of the only African Americans at his school, he faces problems, scorn, and resent from everyone around him.

    I would give this book a 3. The overall plot was an important issue that needs to be addressed in society. On the other hand, the execution of the plot didn't deliver much feeling because it was more centered around facts.

    I would recommend this book to a friend. It has an important message and has some important information.]]>     2023-05-01 17:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574025785     Not If I Save You First - Maegan Fuchs https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574030821 By: Ally Carter
    Summary: Maddie and her best friend Logan were torn apart after a horrible accident. They are reunited later in the story.
    Book Score: 2 because, the book was okay but i definitely wouldn't read again. It wasn't very entertaining.
    Recommend: I would not recommend this book to a friend because it was boring. 

    ]]>     2023-05-01 17:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574030821     Fish in a tree- Fiza ali https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574165327 Author-Lynda Mullaly Hunt

    Rate- i give this book a solid 6 

    recommendation- i would suggest reading this book because you know people have different opinions ]]>     2023-05-01 19:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574165327     A Wrinkle In Time - Nicolis Duarte https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574166718 Meg, her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin were called by three most powerful beings of time. Ms. Who, Ms. Whatsit and Ms. Which went to Meg to persuade her to go on a journey to find her father, a genius scientist that one day vanished.
     I would give this book a 3 because it is a little slow with progress and there are times here and there that seem a little confusing because they have  cross  connection with other people or stories. 
    No, because you can simply watch the movie and understand it better, rather than wasting your time being confused reading it.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574166718     a wrinkle in time Daniel shirley https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574167553 book auther mandle lengle

    it a very slow starting book and the setting is in a old house and this girl named meg that thinks she all thes thing that she not

    i rate this book 2 because it is very slow and is hard to read for more than a chapter or two

    i would not recommend it to a friend because the book is very slow and not a lot of action

    ]]>     2023-05-01 19:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574167553     Refugee - Frederick Lin https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574168844 Alan Gratz

    3 people are all trying to get out of their home country due to either their own country being too dangerous or for their own preference not wanting to live in  their country anymore.

    I would give this book a 3 because this book doesn't seem very interesting to me with there not being much action, it feels too much with me having to keep track of 3 stories at once of all the real life events that happened. Although it did make some of the characters being unique and their adventure kinda interesting.

    I would not recommend this book to anyone because i think that there are better books with more action and a better captivating story.]]>     2023-05-01 19:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574168844     https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574168867 Summary:
    A Wrinkle in Time is the story of Meg Murry, who, with the help of a mysterious neighbor is transported on an adventure through time and space with her younger brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin O'Keefe to rescue her father, a scientist, from the evil forces that hold him prisoner on another planet.

    I would give this book about a 2.5/5. This is mainly due to the books writing style and choice of topic. It is a well paced book that is  decent in its written structure. Its topic, however, is a little corny and very surrealistic, making it hard to feel immersed with the novel.

    My feelings towards this book are neutral. On one hand, It is a very detailed book that would maybe entertain some people, but not me specifically. On the other hand, I wouldn't really recommend it due to its lack of a intriguing topic. ]]>     2023-05-01 19:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574168867     The War That Saved My Life-Daelan Nealey https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574171659 Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
    Summary: Ada is a ten year old girl the has been brutally abused by her mother. She learns different things on her own and the rest is history.
    Rate: 4-I'll give it a 4  because it wasn't really a book i would read, but it was like when you start reading the book it was like you couldn't stop reading. It got my attention then lost my attention then hit me will the greatest hook in the chapter and then I just continue reading.
    Recommendation: I'll recommend it to people would likes biography or a video of old old history.]]>     2023-05-01 19:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574171659     Spin The Dawn - Abel E https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574171845 Author: Elizabeth Lim
    Maia Tamarin is a tailor desperate to save her crumbling family, so when the Emperor invites her father to become the royal tailor, she jumps at the opportunity. She dresses up as her brother, and attends the trial, which determines her faith as a tailor. 
    I give this book a 4, because of it's unusual story style and ideas presented. 
    I would recommend it to a friend who is interested into fantasy.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574171845     MILES MORALES - ettore nunez https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574173088 the author is Jason Reynolds

    Miles is an exceedingly bright kid on scholarship to a pricey prep school. But his spider-sense is jacking up his opportunity. It keeps going off in history, and Miles can only make up so many bathroom excuses before he gets in trouble and is suspended. Just being “Miles,” though, isn’t as easy as it sounds. He has horrifying nightmares. He feels tremendous guilt about his uncle Aaron. There’s a cousin in juvenile he never knew existed. There’s a girl he likes, but he keeps blowing his chances to let her know.  Just being Miles is a lot more intense than he thought it would be.

    On a scale of 1/5 i would give it a 3. the reason i give it that score is because it takes a while until the book gets good in my opinion.
    i would recommend it to my friend that likes to read because it is a long book and like i said it it takes a lot of time to get good.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574173088     Paola Santiago and the River of Tears - Lauren Grant https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574173555 paloa is a hispanic young girl who's faces discrimination .while have to deal with a bunch of mystical creatures .

    i am giving this book a 4 . the book was good and very intreting but ifeel like it isnt the best .as if somthing was missing .

    i wloud reccomend it to a friend butonly if they where rellay into si-fi .


    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574173555     Ranger's Apprentice: The Burning Bridge By John Flanagan https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574176608 Will, Gilan, and Horace are out to deliver a message to Celtica. When they arrive all of the towns are deserted and they go to find out what happened.
    I would give this book a 4/5, there's a few subplots that are all very entertaining, it was very entertaining to read, and I just liked reading it.
    I would recommend it to a friend, I mean I doubt most of my friends can read but they're in middle school so maybe, just maybe.]]>     2023-05-01 20:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574176608     Fahrenheit 451 - Jacob Donatelli https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574176890 Montag is a fireman who burns books in a dystopian society in which said books are banned. One day, he meets a young girl who changes his entire worldview, setting him off on a thought provoking and emotion stirring adventure.

    I would give it a 4, with my only complaint  being the sometimes confusing direction of the storyline. Other than that, this book was great and discusses some problems that very well plague our society today.

    I would recommend this book to my friends who are more interested in the philosophical side of things, not my friends who are more into action scenes and clear storylines with overly happy-go-lucky endings.]]>     2023-05-01 20:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574176890     The Hobbit https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574176990 Author: J.R.R Tolkien
    Summary:  Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit living his nice life in his house in the Shire goes on a quest with 13 dwarves and a wizard to the land of Erabor to retake the dwarves taken land. They go through many hardships.
    I rate this book a 9.7568909562 out of 10 as it is very good and it hooks the reader in.  I would definetly recommend this book especially to people who enjoy adventure

    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574176990     A Wrinkle in Time- Maya Manukonda https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574177187 Madeleine L' Engle

    Meg is looking for her brilliant father who disappeared along with her brother, a new friend, and three witches. They have to focus and use their imperfections to complete the journey.

    5, it fun to read and had a lot wholesome moments along with times where you were smiling or laughing.

    Yes, it would be a great book to read if you like fantasy or a book with a cute brother-sister relationship.]]>     2023-05-01 20:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574177187     Hatchet-Nathan Shin https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574177427 Gary Paulsen

    The main character named Brian, a 13-year old boy, was stranded in the wood after the plane crashed. Now not only he must survive , but must also overcome a secret that be tearing him apart ever since his parents' divorce.

    4, because it's a good book.  Plus, Brian has something that he's trying to overcome. I've been there, because I have negative thoughts annoying me all day long.

    I will recommend it to a friend, because it might give them some courage because of the book.]]>     2023-05-01 20:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574177427     Hatchet by gary paulsen https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574178485 Muhammad Nasir

    Hatchet is a survival novel about a thirteen-year-old boy named Brian Robeson who finds himself completely alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet as his tool. Gary Paulsen was inspired to write Hatchet by his own survival experiments and tendencies. 

    4/5 i picket this score because it is very interesting and the reason why i give it a 4 because it takes a long time to finish and it kinda goes on forever

    Yea i would because its a really good book 

    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574178485     Miles Morales spider-Man - king applon https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574178566 Miles Morales spider man is about a high schooler who is normal but has powers from his criminal uncle. Miles has to deal with his past haunting him. While he also has to deal with the powers that he got. he also doesn't know if he should be spider man or not.
    I would rate this book a 4 out of 5 I liked how there was multiple conflicts going on in the story it took kinda long for the main conflict to actually start. 
    I would recommend this book if they like spider-man.   ]]>     2023-05-01 20:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574178566     Rodman Philbrick/Ashley wolff https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574179209 this book is kind of interesting because the book is about this kids who wants to go to camp with his friends but thing go a little bit differently then he plans.I would give this book a rating of 3 because its ok but not interesting for a long time thing get a little boring towards the end of the book.I do not reccommend this book because its boring.]]> 2023-05-01 20:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574179209 Shatter Me- Heidi Hunter https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574179988 The author is Tahereh Mafi

    A dystopian society that is  quickly dying, The Reestablishment promised that they would fix everything. People are coming after Juliette whose touch is so dangerous, they want her to be their weapon she wants to be free.

    4- It really gave me what it's like to find your inner self and why it's important to know what you want. The story was was so interesting and I had never read anything like it before!]]>     2023-05-01 20:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574179988     Coraline https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574180128 Coraline moved into a new house and it has a door in it that leads to another world. The other world is the exact same but it's somewhat better. The parents are the same except the mother wants to kill Coraline.

    I would rate this book a 8/10 because it is amazing especially if you like horror/ mystery books.]]>     2023-05-01 20:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574180128     How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy - Patrick Mallory https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574180201 Author- Crystal Allen

    Summary- A boy named Lamar loves bowling, and badly wants a girlfriend. He just lost his mom and needs up in a bad situation, but learns lessons along the way gaining him the wisdom to move on.

    rate- I would give it a 4 out of 5 because it was entertaining but it's slow at some parts. I enjoyed the story and kept me wanting to read it to see what happens next.

    Recommendation- I would recommend it to people who can't find a book to read, but if you read a lot there are better options for you.]]>     2023-05-01 20:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574180201     friend me - Reyonna mathew https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574181536 Sheila M averbuch
    Rosin is from ireland and starts going to school in america. Her bully zara bullies her for wearing the same clothes everyday. Rosin meets her online friend haley who she tells all her problems too. On a school field trip, Rosins thoughts gets the best of her and pushes zara which causes her to be in the hospital. Rosin and her friend lily go on a little vacation to Old Orchid Beach where haley is from. When they were there Rosin goes to meet Haley but Haley never shows up. Rosin gets sad because her best friend just ghost her but still countinues life learning a lesson
    2/5 the book started becoming interesting until zara went to the hospital the book became boring.
    I would not recommend this book to a friend because its boring although it demonstrates good theme and lessons. The book is boring.]]>     2023-05-01 20:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574181536     Scythe - Marco S. https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574182047 Neal Shusterman

    2 teenagers, Citra and Rowan are chosen by Scythe Faraday, unfortunately they must compete each other for the role of a Scythe and must surpass each other in every aspect of killing.

    I would rate this a solid 3, in the start of the book I feel as if doesn't do well on changing the characters and changes were not very prominent in the story. hey still kept their same traits but never really changed in any major way. But overall if you get to the climax of the story it is one of the strongest parts in the book.

    Recommendation: Yes, I would recommend people to read this book. It is a read full of moral and civil corruption. I would read if you would like dystopian societies.]]>     2023-05-01 20:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574182047     Shatter Me - Laiba A https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574183697 Tahereh Mafi
    At the beginning of the book juliette is pretty depressed and they are in a destroyed world. The reestablishment is taking all their supplies because they think it's theirs.

    I would give this book a 4 out of 5 it was good but it was a bit rushed at the end. This book is very detailed and you can visualize everything.

    I would recommend this book to some of my friends because some of my friends don't seem like they would read this type of book.]]>     2023-05-01 20:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574183697     TRAGEDY OF THE SITH'S REVENGE Ben T https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574194575 Ian Doeschoer

    During a war, a jedi mfinds love. He takes a dark path, and has finds himself lost.

    A 4.5/5 it was a good book and has good plot and characters, its just not perfect.

    i would recommend this if they can handle Shakespeare some things are confusing, but over all it was a good book and would recommend.]]>     2023-05-01 20:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574194575     To Kill a Mockingbird https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574202384 Author: Harper Lee
    A black man is convicted of 🤬. A white man in Maycomb Alabama decides to defend him. 

    I would rate the book a 3, It is pretty hard to understand. 

    If you like books about law and injustice you should read this book.



    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574202384     Scythe- Sriram Akella https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574203549 The author is Neal Shusterman.

    Rowan and Citra are both apprentices of scythe Faraday, and they are both competing with each other to become a scythe. As scythes apprentices, they must learn the art of Kill-Craft.

    I would rate this book a 4/5

    I would recommend this book to a friend because its not predictable at all. Every page has a new surprise.]]>     2023-05-01 20:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574203549     SCYTHE - Wallace Zhang https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574204202 Neal Shusterman

    "SCYTHE" is a book written by Neal Shusterman set in a future where death has been conquered and people can only die if they are randomly selected to be gleaned by scythes. The book focuses on two teenagers, Citra and Rowan, who are chosen to be scythe apprentices and trained by a renowned scythe named Scythe Faraday. As they progress through their training, they become caught up in a power struggle among the scythes and must confront their own beliefs about the nature of death and the role of scythes in society. The book explores themes of mortality, power, morality, and the consequences of technological advancement.

    4 because there are some worldwide plot issues.

    I would recommend this to a book to a friend because it is a great book with a great storyline.


    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574204202     Scythe- Baoduy Tran https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206385 Neal Shusterman

    A perfect world exists where humanity has conquered many things, including death. Scythe's are the only ones responsible for keeping the population reduced, and when Citra and Rowan are chosen to be an apprentice, they master the art of killing to be a Scythe.

    I gave this book a 4 because the book was very suspenseful and full of plot twists. The one flaw that made if a 4 was the long extended unnecessary descriptions.

    I would recommend this to a friend because of the suspense that comes with the book.


    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206385     The Red Pyramid - Matthew Thibodeaux https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206416 A thrilling Egyptian journey in modern time as main characters Carter and Sadie travel cross country to save the world from Ancient Chaos.
    4.75/5, Overall amazing book. Made by the writer who wrote the amazing Percy Jackson series. This book really kept me wanting to read more, and allowed it to have a great story as well.
    I would recommend it to a friend because its a good read for 500+ pages and good story every-which-way.]]>     2023-05-01 20:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206416     Scythe - Prince https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206530 Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice the Honorable Scythe Faraday. They realize quickly that they are more alike than different. In this book they live in world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are forced to compete for their position with their lives on the line, against their better judgement. 

    Book is a 5/5

    I would recommend this book due to the very interesting plot development. I would also recommend the books after due to the cliffhanger at the end. ]]>     2023-05-01 20:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206530     Refugee - Ashvath https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206954 Alan Gratz

    Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are all aiming for the same goal, escaping their country. They all tried to escaped, but while they tried they went through a lot like losing a family member or friend and drowning.

    I would give this book a 5 because the stories in the book are very interesting to read and make the author can make you feel the emotion that the characters are going through.

    I would recommend this book to others because this is a very interesting book which shows a lot of imagery and I like this book a lot due to the events in the book for each of the character's stories.]]>     2023-05-01 20:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574206954     Gathering Blue - Ayyan Mohammed https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574208814 title - Lois Lowry

    summary- A crippled girl named Kira lost her mom a few days ago and now has no one. After a few troubles with the villagers, she was in trial but now found a place to belong in her community.

    rating: 3/5 because there wasn't that much going on but it had some good parts.

    no, because they would have to read the first book first and also because the book is kinda boring. ]]>     2023-05-01 20:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574208814     Gathering Blue - Amaan Rahim https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574210326 Lois Lowry

    Kira, a broken legged girl lives in a village where if you are physically flawed, then you are kicked out. After her mom's death 4 days ago, she is summoned to the Council Edifice where the Council of Guardians have found her a place to live and a job to do.

    I would give this book a 3 because I thought it would have been more similar to The Giver. Though it was still a utopia, it was less shocking than the reveal of The Giver and the societal problems in the book before.

    If you are very enthusiastic of Lois Lowry's work of literature, then I would reccommend it. However, if you just read The Giver and want to continue the story, you should instead read a summary of the book (not like mine, but longer) and continue with Messenger and Son.]]>     2023-05-01 20:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574210326     Animal Farm- Harvey Rafferty https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574211709 What happens when animals have to self govern themselves, and the form of government they choose is communism. You get Animal Farm.
    On a scale of 1-5 I would give this book a 4.237/5 It is an interesting book if you like dystopian kinds of book . I gave it this score because at some points it doesn't make sense and is kind of weird.
    I would only recommend this book to people if they like weird books.]]>     2023-05-01 20:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574211709     Turtle Boy- Azayf Hossain https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574212270 -M. Evan Wolkenstein
    - Will Levine gets bullied for his unusual chin, to go along with the bullying, his dad died recently. Will must go through 7th grade without failing to meet personal and academic goals. 
    - I would rate my book a 3.7/5 as it starts pretty slow in the first couple of chapters, but it does take off in the middle of the book. Half the book being slow does take some points off, but it is fairly entertaining after.
    - I would recommend my book to my friend as it is an entertaining book with many ups and downs. It talks about mental health and doesn't shy away from brutal truths.
    -]]>     2023-05-01 20:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574212270     I Am a Cat - Stella Wang https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574212390 Author: Natsume Soseki
    Chronicles the adventures of an alley cat as he recounts with disarming candor the details of his life story. Saved from starvation by de facto adoption into a middle-class family, the cat proceeds to comment in a learned and quizzical manner on his dealings with humans.

    I would give this book a 3 because it's mainly literature and philosophy, which makes some part of the book boring and hard to understand.

    I wouldn't recommend this to a friend right now because it can be really boring for people at this age to read it,(same for myself).]]>     2023-05-01 20:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574212390     Long Way Down- Omosefe Ayemere https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574212410
    Author: Jason Reynolds

    Summary: A boy named will trying to get revvenge on his borthers killer because that is the rule

    Rate: I give this book a 2 becasue it was kinda boring at the beginning of the book and boring to read in total

    reccommendation: Yes if you  Realistic fiction]]>     2023-05-01 20:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574212410     The Inheritance Games- Anvita D. https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574213342 - The author is Jennifer Lynn Barnes
    - Avery Grambs is normal high school student in school, and one day while minding her own business, she gets called to the principal's office and meets one of the Hawthorne brothers. The games have begun.
    - I would rate it a 4 because I think it's a good book with all the mystery and all the riddles/puzzles went hand in hand. After I started, I just didn't want to put it down.
    -I would recommend it to someone who loves mystery and it even has some romance. It also ends on a cliffhanger, so to figure it out, you would need to read the next book.]]>     2023-05-01 20:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574213342     Educated-Chloe Hsu https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574213545 Author: Tara Westover
    An autobiography of a mormon girl raised by a mormon family who abused her and didn't believe in the education system along with the government, decides to leave her family and find an education. She leaves her home and everything she ever knew by self studying and teaching herself to get into College and later on graduating with a PHD.

    I would give this book a 4.7-5 because I learned and realized a lot about life, it was also very motivating with the main character never giving up. It was very deep with a lot of thought put into it, and I wasn't bored throughout the book at any point. 
    I would recommend this to a friend because you can truly learn about the lives of certain people and get inspiration from their determination and experience in life.

    ]]>     2023-05-01 20:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574213545     Gathering Blue-Jackson Liu https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574214078 Lois Lowry

    Kira is born with a crooked leg but a natural talent of weaving. She is given a task special to her while she lives in a confusing and dangerous world.

    I would give the book a 4 because I liked the theme. Novels that involve creation of a different type of world interest me.

    I would recommend this to those interested in dystopian type novels.]]>     2023-05-01 20:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574214078     Gathering Blue - Soliana Ghebremicael https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574214542 Kira lives in a community that frowns upon people with physical disabilities. She stays at the Council Edifice and learns the truth about what happens in the community. On a scale of 1-5, I rate it a 4 because it was very detailed and interesting but the ending was really rushed and I wish the author added more to the end to fully finish the story. I would recommend this book to a friend because the book takes place in a whole different realm and is very captivating and intriguing. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574214542 A Midsummer's Night Dream - Debrupa Banerjee https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574214740 The author is William Shakespeare.
    This story is about four lovers, two of whom's love is unrequited. One day, an odd spell causes things to go strangely in their lives, making everything even more complicated.
    I rate my book a 3/5 because the storyline is a little complicated and the language is very hard to understand.
    Although I liked the book a little bit, I wouldn't recommend it to a friend. It had me very confused for days on end and I had to try really hard to understand what was happening.]]>     2023-05-01 20:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574214740     Scythe - Zavier Hayat https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574215506 -Scythe is written by Neal Shusterman.

    -Scythe is about Citra Terranova and Rowan Damisch which are both in a duel apprentice to become bringers of death in an age without it. Throughout the book the encounter challenges and dilemmas which change who they are and what they believe.

    -I rate this book a 4. I gave this rating because there are some greater world issues that are not explained and made me wonder why some things in the book occur in the way that is described.
     ]]>     2023-05-01 21:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574215506     Scritch Scratch- Tope Ogunyomi https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574218574 The author is Lindsay Currie.

    This book is a ghost story about a twelve year old girl named who Claire wants to uncover the truth of a ghost. As she investigates she discovers a dark truth making a thrilling horror story.
    On a scale of 1-5, I would give this book a two. I like the storyline of the book, but i'm not a big fan of spooky stories.
    I wouldn't recommend this for a friend unless they were into scary story's this is because the book is not to adventurous.]]>     2023-05-01 21:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574218574     To Kill a Mockingbird - Anayah Lakhani https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574218918  The author is Harper Lee. 

     This book is about prejudices faced by African Americans in a southern town called Maycomb County. When town lawyer Atticus is faced with his biggest, most controversial case yet, his morals are put to the test. 

    I would score this book a 4 as the theme was very prominent and it really brought current and past prejudices to light. The beginning of the book was quite confusing however, and the book contains some mature themes. 

    I would not recommend this book to a friend as it is difficult to comprehend and takes a lot of energy to read. It is definitely not one of those books that you "can't put down."]]>     2023-05-01 21:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574218918     Love and Gelato- Arya Mawani https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220608 Author: Jenna Evans Welch
    Summary: This book is about a girl named Lina who moved to Italy after her mom's death and is left with her mom's journal. She then meets a boy named Ren and he helps Lina explore the city and learns more about her mom's life when she lived in Italy.
    Rate: I would rate this book a 9.8/10. I would give this book a 9.8 because I loved the way the author introduces the characters throughout the book.
    Recommendation:     I would highly recommend this book to people who love romance novels. I would recommend this book because it is well-written and the plot is very interesting.]]>     2023-05-01 21:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220608     A Wrinkle in Time || Shunlang Zhong https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220635 Disclaimer: This is my very poor opinion. Take everything with a small grain of salt.

    A Wrinkle in Time is a Newbery Award-winning novel by Madeleine L'Engle. The science fiction book shares the story of Margaret "Meg" Murry with her brother and classmate on a journey through space and time to find her missing father.

    For me personally, this book is a 3/5 because of its cliche main character and underdeveloped plot. If the author had taken time to create more ways for the reader to analyze the fictional setting they were in, it would feel smoother and more full.

    I would not recommend it to any of my friends because they are less of readers than me (I don't read much) and would likely have trouble making sense of its strange concepts. Avid readers would totally find this boring and would dislike it, 3rd-5th graders would probably fit the book best. 

    ]]>     2023-05-01 21:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220635     Coraline - Hannah Thomas https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220878 Neil Gaiman
    A girl named Coraline moves into this old creepy house. She finds a mysterious closed up door with a mysterious key. She opens it and goes inside this other world where everything is everything Coraline ever wanted. But then she got trapped in the other world because the other mother was evil and wanted her soul just like how she trapped the other poor kids that already lost there souls to the evil mother. She tries to get out of the other world and save her parents and the kids souls before time runs out and they get stuck there forever.
    I would give this book a 5 I like all the description and imagery.
    I would recommend to a friend because it really messes with your head.]]>     2023-05-01 21:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220878     Letters to the Lost- Inayah Qadri https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220945 Author: Brigid Kemmerer

    Declan and Juliet meet in a rather interesting way and form a uniques sort of connection. Both grieving with losses, they find refuge, a safe place in each other.

    I would rate this book a 3.5. I enjoyed reading it and the author's writing helped me to connect with the characters. I wouldn't say it's the best book i've read, but it met my interests and kept me wanting more.

    I wouldn't recommend this book to a friend because while I was reading it, I noticed that it may not meet everyone's interests. I definitely wouldn't reread it and it's a really long book so i know that it wouldn't be too well liked.]]>     2023-05-01 21:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574220945     Dear Martin - Hakan Celepcikay https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574221830 Justyce is a hard working student and everything goes well until he eds up in handcuffs even though he's a smart kind kid who doesn't have a criminal background. justyce realises that he has to face a world where he is alway undervalued.
    I would give this book a 4 because the story is excellent but i really didn't like the ending.
    I would recommend this book to a friend because it has an important theme and teaches you important stuff about the world.
    5 ]]>     2023-05-01 21:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574221830     The Hobbit - Lauren Ward https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574286084 Author: J.RR. Tolkien

    Summary: A Hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins and a company of dwarves, brought together by a wizard named Gandalf, set out on an adventure to reclaim the dwarves' treasure from the dragon, Smaug. The group faces many dangers and hardships during their journey to the Lonely Mountain.

    Rate: On a scale of 1-5, I rate this book as 4.5 because the story was very interesting and hard to put down. However, I feel that some of the dwarves' characters are not well developed and I would like to know a little more about them.

    Recommendation: I would recommend this book to a friend because it is very well written. The description and imagery bring the settings to life and the addition of multiple songs were funny.]]>     2023-05-01 23:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2574286084     Gathering Blue - Deo Aurel https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2576014138 The author is Lois Lowry.

    Kira goes from a poor girl to a key member of her community. She has to deal with carrying on the responsibility of finishing a robe while discovering mysteries that lie within her community.

    I would give this book a 3. I feel that this book has a lot of potential in terms of plot. Whenever you feel like something interesting is going to happen, it subsides pretty quickly.

    I would recommend this book to a friend. But if they were to decline the recommendation, I wouldn't blame them.]]>     2023-05-03 01:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2576014138     Letters To the Lost https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2587217610 Author: Brigid Kemmerer
    I would give it a score of 4, because the story and characters were fleshed out and was enjoyable to read.
    I would recommend it to my friend, because it’s a good book.

    ]]>     2023-05-11 13:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_nguyen/824sfqtdjoohd3s4/wish/2587217610