Book Reviews by Olivea Kieffer https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj 7th Grade book Reviews en-us 2023-05-31 15:09:27 UTC 2025-11-27 07:50:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png In the subject line, write the title of the book. kieffero https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2610665676 In the space below, write 4-6 sentences or more to summarize the book. Who are the main characters? What is the conflict? Avoid big spoilers!

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]]> 2023-05-31 15:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2610665676 Example: Divergent by Veronica Roth kieffero https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2610667464 Summary: The story of Divergent takes place in a futuristic version of our world where everyone is divided into 5 groups. These groups value different things; honesty, peacefulness, intelligence, courage, and selflessness. When you turn 16 in this world, you take an aptitude test that tells you which group you belong in. Beatrice Prior is 16 and is about to take the test. She has no idea about what to expect, and she doesn’t know if she is brave enough to leave her family for the place she thinks she might belong. 

I would DEFINITELY recommend this book! Not only is it fast-paced, action-packed, and has a little bit of romance, it also deals with some really important topics. Divergent closely examines identity. The book constantly asks the question, should you sacrifice part of who you are to belong in your community? While other books also deal with this topic, no other book tackles this question in such an interesting and complex world where you have to fit in to survive. Read this book! You won’t regret it. 
]]> 2023-05-31 15:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2610667464 Salt to The Sea https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617185065 Salt to The Sea is about a group of survivors in Northern Poland and Prussia who are trying to escape the chaos of World War Two.  Each person has their own opinion of the other members, but they all have the common goal of leaving Prussia. Through intelligence and luck, the group manages to make it on board the Wilhelm Gustloff. The disasters that unfold later make the novel a dramatic and great book. The mix relationships that the characters go through make you understand how difficult it was to live during that time. Overall, I recommend this book because it captured the time period really well]]> 2023-06-07 14:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617185065 Lord Of The Rings by J.R.R Tolkien drapkinc281_1 https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617185857 The Lord of the Rings is a great fantasy book. There are many books in the series The first one being the hobbit. This is about the father of the main character of the other lord of the Rings series. It is about magic and destroying the evil ring. This ring turns anyone evil and destroys them. They must not wear the ring even though it turns someone invisible. This ring is called the one ring. Overall this is a great book even though I have not read it in a while and this review might not be completely accurate.]]> 2023-06-07 14:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617185857 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617195022 Hatchet is a young adult, coming-of-age novel by Gary Paulsen that was published in 1986. It describes a thirteen-year-old boy's struggles to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness after the plane he is in crashes, as he also tries to come to terms with his parent's divorce and affirm his adulthood. It is the first book in the Hatchet series, which is comprised of Hatchet, The River, Brian's Winter, Brian's Return, and Brian's Hunt. 



I think it's a really good book for kids to read, especially for children that are interested in nature and survival. It does talk about cheating and divorce, and Brian is very angry about it in the beginning, but grows and doesn't seem to hold a grudge by the end. It constantly asks the question, "What would you do to ensure your survival?" Hatchet is a very well-written book that has received multiple awards, including the John Newbery Medal and the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's book award. ]]> 2023-06-07 14:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617195022 Why We Sleep https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617197588 Summary: Why We Sleep is about the importance of sleep to the human body. It describes the impact of sleep long term, as well as day-to-day. It also explains to the reader how we can all sleep better.

Recommendation: I recommend Why We Sleep. The book made me realize how important sleep is, and how dangerous my current lifestyle is long term. It also made me realize the repercussions of my lifestyle daily. For example my performance in school and sports.]]> 2023-06-07 14:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617197588 Where the Red Fern Grows https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617197664 Where the Red Fern Grows is a beautiful book about a young boy's quest to buy a pair of coonhounds. He saves up for years and eventually buys a pair from a man in the city for his life savings. He, Little Anne, and Big Dan have many adventures together, hunting to support his family, entering the state hunting competition, and eventually fighting a bear with their unbreakable bond. The book is very emotional towards the end with the passing of the Big Dan and Little Anne as you, yourself have established a bond with them. A solid classic and an essential read. ]]> 2023-06-07 14:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617197664 The Hobbit https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617198608 Summary: The Hobbit is set in Middle-earth and follows home-loving Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit of the title, who joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves that makeup Thorin Oakenshield's Company, on a quest to reclaim the dwarves' home and treasure from the dragon Smaug. Bilbo's journey takes him from his peaceful rural surroundings into more sinister territory.

This book is a very good fantasy tale and I recommend to anyone.]]> 2023-06-07 14:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617198608 IT by stephen king https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617210443 IT is a very well written and thrilling book about a creepy clown named Pennywise, otherwise known as IT. Every 27 years he comes out of the sewer and attacks the children of Derry, a small town in Maine. but a group of children known as the loser club band together to stop him and send him back into the sewers. 

This book is very well written and quite a masterpiece. I would recommend it a lot if you can get your parents to let you read it. It teaches you that the only thing to fear is fear itself.]]> 2023-06-07 14:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617210443 When The Stars Are Scattered https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617418312 If you like graphic Novels you should read this book. The book is about two young brothers who are living in a refugee camp having fled the war in Somalia. They have been separated from their mother and in the story, you see them grow up in the camp as they wait, with desperate hope, to be selected by the United Nations for re-settlement in North America.]]> 2023-06-07 18:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617418312 Chains https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617419277
The book chains is about the dehumanization of slavery Isabel trying to find her identity and figuring out who she really is.

Me personally its a really challenging book and the language is really difficult.  Its a good book if you like reading old timey books.
]]> 2023-06-07 18:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617419277 Heart bones https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617420464 Heart Bones is a book about a girl who's mom is a drug addict and she has to move to her biological Dads house who she hasn't spoke to in years and she meets a bunch of people and discover who she really is. It also has an insane plot twist at the end! If you liked the summer I turned pretty this is kind of similar]]> 2023-06-07 18:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617420464 happy place https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617420523 happy place my Emily henry takes place in maine and its about a group of friends. They all live in separate places and the main character harriet has been keeping a secret from her friends. They all go to the same house in maine every summer but this summer harriet's friends are getting married as a surprise and harriet's secret will ruin the weekend. ]]> 2023-06-07 18:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617420523 Wonder BY: RJ Palacio https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617420820 In the book Wonder, the main character is Auggie. Auggie is a kid that goes to a new school. When he goes to his new school he gets bullied. He gets bullied because he has a facial deformity that makes him look different from his classmates.

I recommend this book because it is very entertaining and you can not stop reading it. In the book Wonder there is also a lot of action.]]> 2023-06-07 18:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617420820 The Outsiders https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617421170 I like this book because Ponyboy is confident that he has his life together and that he has his brothers support. He has 2 bothers Darry and Sodapop and friends like Jonny and 2-bit. There is a gang called docs and they are very bad. I recommend this book because there are many obstacles and its a good book.

]]> 2023-06-07 18:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617421170 The Science of Unbreakable Things By Tae Keller https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617421342 The Science of unbreakable things by Tae Keller is a book about a young girl named Natalie who Battled with her moms bad case of depression. But when her science teacher recommended her to join an egg drop competition. She than thinks that by winning this competition it would solve all her problems with her moms depression.

You should read this book because it goes into depth on things like science, flowers, and many other things witch allows this book to be perfect for many people with different interests.]]> 2023-06-07 18:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617421342 New Kid by Jerry Craft https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617421471 Jordan Banks is a seventh grader who loves drawing cartoons about his life and emotions. But instead of getting sent to the art school he always wanted to go to, his parents enroll him in a private school, where Jordan is one of the few African American kids in his entire grade.

As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the new and improved Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two place and not really fitting into either one. ]]> 2023-06-07 18:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617421471 Outsiders- By Coops https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617422620 If you're looking for a compelling exciting story I have just the book for you. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a thrilling representation of the struggles in the 60s. Hinton paints a beautiful action-packed story that is a genuine page-turner. She utilizes advanced concepts such as dynamic characters creating magical moments. I completely recommend this stellar piece from S.E Hinton ]]> 2023-06-07 18:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kieffero/ayhxtc79qkyrd6uj/wish/2617422620