Independent Reading Sharing Space by https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3 A place to share and read about our books en-us 2021-01-24 22:16:08 UTC 2026-02-18 11:32:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Author & Title of Book lbartel1 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1119747482 Write a brief description  (what happens in the beginning, setting, main characters, conflict), genre (romance, mystery, coming of age etc), audience (who would enjoy this book & why). Give a teaser, but DON'T give away the ending! 

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Rating: Rate using stars: (5-1) and state why you rated it this way.

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Link to where to find the book, so others can read it. ]]> 2021-01-24 22:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1119747482 Title: The Glittering Court Book 1 Author: Richelle Mead written by Doubra https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141064709 Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Literature.
Link: The Glittering Court Series, Book 1 by Richelle Mead · OverDrive: ebooks, audiobooks, and videos for libraries and schools
The first chapter starts with “I’d never planned on stealing someone else’s life” which sparks curiosity in a reader’s mind and draws them to read more and making the audience a reader. In the first two paragraphs of the first chapter, it is seen that the main character was from a fallen noble family and readers could notice through the words that unlike the rest she was different, and she wants more than a normal noble life. The main character is just like Christopher Columbus because she is about to take a big risk in her life. The risk she is about to take is one that is deadly and could cause the life of others involved. There were a lot of plot twist and the way Richelle Mead was able to fit everything together in one giant detailed puzzle was amazing. Every chapter had a purpose, and the character development was good too. I think most people could relate with the book. The part I liked the most was when she pretended that everything was fine but within, she was planning her escape plan which was amusing and true because sometimes it is best to think rather than act. I cannot stand being forced to be undermined by something or someone like the main character was, I rather make my own way. 



]]> 2021-01-29 15:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141064709 The Stranger by Albert Camus ooa020 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141065804 The Stranger is about Meursault, the main character, who lives in France that gets drawn into a murder at the beach in Algiers due to his affiliation with Raymond, his supposed friend.

In the beginning, his mother passes away and he attended her funeral (even though, he didn't want to go as much).

Genre: Novel, Philosophical Fiction, and Existential Fiction.

Rating: I give this book a 5/5. The main character is very interesting and he's not your typical character. 

Link: https://freeditorial.com/en/books/the-stranger

]]> 2021-01-29 15:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141065804 She Said/ She Saw by Norah McClintock Maya Jones https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141068362 Genre: Mystery
She Said/She Saw is the mystery of Martin and Clark's death. Their deaths were witnessed by their best friend Tegan. Did she see who did it or not? Did she catch the person responsible? I would recommend this book to people who like murder mystery tv shows and books. It has thrilling suspense and shocking outcomes that you wouldn't have expected. I would give this book 4 stars. It was written very well overall but there were a few typos. 
Link to book:https://www.teenbookcloud.com/book.aspx?id=3154
 ]]> 2021-01-29 15:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141068362 The Unwanted: Stories of Syrian Refugees by Don Brown. Nicole Mensah. https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141068394 Brown depicts moments of the traumatic horror of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. The book starts off with a group of teenage boys writing graffiti on a wall in Southern Syria, and how the boys were arrested and viscously tortured. This sparked a protest for their freedom, which doesn't go well because the authoritarian government in Syria retaliates against protesters, and punishes anyone who challenges them. This sets the tone for the whole book. He sheds light on all of the stories of those who survived. The book serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the refugees, and to spark the readers mind of the oppression Syrians were and are still going through. The target audience for this book would be those who take interest to injustice and oppression. 

I would give this book a 4-5. It was overall a really good book. I wish they went into a little more detail in some areas. 

Link to project-

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1meMbK0C_StbTJBml_HSs2YjwOPeqxJiJMQdzEbajr-c/edit

Link to book-

https://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=1&cn=963857

]]> 2021-01-29 15:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141068394 The Potters Wheel by Chukwuemeka Ike- Tolulope https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141072511 The chapter starts by talking about how obu has just become the first position in his class examination and then moves on to describe the kind of family he was in. The author explains how he is the only boy out of seven children and explained the name of each child to show how each girls name's meaning was only a way to hold out faith and anxiety they had in awaiting his coming. The book is set in the igbo land during 1918, there is only one main character which is Obuechina Maduabuchi but there were a lot of side characters also. The genre for the book is fiction and I think audience would really enjoy the book because even though it was made in an old setting, we still face most of the problems that happened in the book, for example: patriarchy, corruptions, people in power abusing titles and so much more. The ending of the book was quiet shocking because the person who tried to change the patriarchy is the last person one would ever assume would do it. 


]]> 2021-01-29 15:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141072511 Title: The Leavenworth Case Author: Anna Katherine Green apb28 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141074871 Description:  This mystery novel is set  in New York City, it concerns the murder of a retired merchant, Horatio Leavenworth, in his New York mansion. The Leavenworth Case is narrated by a young lawyer, Everett Raymond; Gryce(the lead investigator),  enlists him to help with the investigation. Gryce manipulates the young man to help him solve this curious murder mystery. All the clues point to the victims niece, but was she the one who killed him?? This story would be enjoyed by those who love a mystery that isn’t too easy to solve and has several odd facts.
Rating: I would give this book a 4/5. The book was pretty good it kept you interested and made you want to keep turning to the next page. 
Link to the book: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/4047/4047-h/4047-h.htm]]> 2021-01-29 15:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141074871 Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141079552 Khia Cooper
Genre: Romance, Mystery 
The book starts with Edward Cullens thoughts on school and the "humans" around him. He feels that high school is repetitive and teens get excited over the tedious things. Life to him is boring and dull but when he encounters Isabella Swan that changes. He grows an interest in her because he can't read her thoughts and she's not like the ordinary human. Throughout the book Edward  learns more about Bella and takes multiple risk to keep her around while in some ways trying to push her away.
Rate: 4/5 stars ]]> 2021-01-29 15:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141079552 The Glittering court https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141082367 name: Amarachukwu Izugha
Rating:3/5 
Genre: Romance, coming of age and Fiction 
Summary: This book was written sometime in a Victorian era with a few alterations to culture traditions and religions of that era. It follows a young seventeen-year-old countess of Ruthford who is placed in a bad financial situation after her parents died. Out of desperation, compassion, and necessity her grandmother seeks to secure her future by accepting a marriage offer for her hand from a wealthy baron who was related to her but declines her grandmothers offer and refuses to be put in a marriage that will restrict her freedom and decides to run away to a place called the glittering place where young ladies where groomed to become wives of what they called "the new age wealth". what will become of her in the outside world is a mystery.

]]> 2021-01-29 15:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141082367 The Royal Ranger by John Flanagan https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141089244 Name: Althea G.
The novel takes place in an alternative fantasy universe during the Medieval era. The reader is introduced to the setting not knowing of the conflict until one of the main characters, Will, chases a culprit. The book would be enjoyable for anyone who likes epic and fantasy genres. 

Rating: 4/5, I liked the part when the protagonists traveled to other places in search of the criminal, and the fighting scenes were intense. But the previous books had a more epic setting

Link:https://www.overdrive.com/media/1258470/the-royal-ranger]]> 2021-01-29 15:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141089244 The Lightning thief by Rick Riordan https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141091259 Sean Ruffin
Link: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/111005/search/LIBRARY:43eace4bf72c1da4a3e57ae546104056c7276cd6/details?requestId=launchTitleDetails&launchFromPermalink=true

This book first takes place at a pool where the protagonist, Percy Jackson is in a pool and shows how he can hold his breath for about 7 minutes. This indicates that there is something special about him. He then takes a trip to the Greek museum where he realizes that he can read in Greek and realizes that his "friend" is a demigod who protects over him and that his teacher was also a demigod and has to escape because there is a rumor that he stole Zeus's lightning bolt. The genre for this book is a fantasy fiction and anyone could read it, I rate it 5 stars.]]> 2021-01-29 15:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141091259 Fever 1793 ~Laurie Halse Anderson https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141093475 Ari'Yhana Waters
Description: This book was based true events that occurred in Philadelphia 1793. An virus from the refugees is starting to spread throughout the whole city causing a epidemic. Things start to become a life or death situation with every folk in the town. People are scared and terrified for their lives.
Genre: Novel, Historical Fiction, Historical novel
Audience: Newly teens , Teens
Rating:4/5
I really love historical plague books of that sort, They really catch my eye is a special way.

]]> 2021-01-29 15:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141093475 The Other Wes Moore jmr131 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141099317 Description: The book is not only a portrayal of the two Wes Moores; it is also a depiction of their families. Moore emphasizes the extent to which our families shape who we are, and stresses that without family support, most people have little chance of achieving success.
Genre: Biography
Audience: Teens because this is almost like a coming to age book, it will help other teens growing up in less fortunate backgrounds know that there is still hope.
Rating: I would give it a 4.5 stars, it is a very good book but I do wish they went more in depth in some of the scenes. 
Where to buy: (Click the photo)

]]> 2021-01-29 15:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141099317 The Racketeer by John Grisham -Layla Foster https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141100815 Description: A fifth federal judge has just been murdered, and there's no sign of force entry or struggle. Just two dead bodies: The judge and his secretary and one large safe that was opened and emptied. There's one person that knows who killed the judge and why but everything comes with a price. http://thefreeonlinenovel.com/bi/the-racketeer]]> 2021-01-29 15:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141100815 Becoming by Michelle Obama https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141107616 Mikayla Verdier 
Becoming is about Michelle Obama and how she became the person she is today.  In this book you learn about her loses, her wins and the lessons that she has learned along the way. Inside the book you learn behind the scenes view of what's its like to be a first lady. 
You can find the book on Amazon. 
I would rate this book 5/5. It is amazing and extremely self reflective, you will definitely love her more after you read it.

]]> 2021-01-29 15:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141107616 Little fires everywhere https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141126365 Little fires everywhere by Celeste Ng explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.]]> 2021-01-29 15:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141126365 Paper Towns- John Green https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141140641 Mya Bennett- Paper Towns is a story about a Quentin who falls in love with the mysterious Margo. Shes the high school popular girl, but shows up in the middle of the night at his house to take him on an adventure. Once the adventure is over she disappears, but leaves clues behind for him to follow
Genre: Fiction/ Teen novel
Audience: I would say this is a coming of age book for teenagers and young adults
I would give this book 4 stars. It is interesting and grasps the readers attention about the mystery about who Margo really is inside.]]> 2021-01-29 15:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141140641 Imaginary Friend https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141144926 This is a story told in 3rd person by different characters in the story. It starts off by a Christopher(son) and Kate(mother) Reese moving from the abusive ex boyfriend she had. The genre of the book is horror. People who like different dynamics of relationships and how the mind works, and behavioral things would love this book. For my teaser, all I'll say is how ironic it is for roles to be reversed and for the child to provide something to the parent:)


I rate it 5 stars, and thats good because i dont particularly like reading.
https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/BCPL/EPubRead/vhf8k89
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]]> 2021-01-29 15:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1141144926 Heart of Darkness (Jhani) https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149039251 A narrated voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State in the Heart of Africa. Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames.

Genre: Novella, fiction

I give this book 4/5 stars due to the fact of the narrative and the book being difficult to understand.

Link: https://www.fulltextarchive.com/page/Heart-of-Darkness/]]> 2021-02-01 14:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149039251 Cinder - Marissa Meyer (Janiell Johnson) https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149150930 Cinder is a romance, mystery and coming of age story with a fairytale twist. Loosely based of Cinderella in the dystopian world of New Beijing a cyborg named Cinder is struggling to make ends meet until she meets Prince Kai. A deadly illness is wiping out population and Cinder could be next. With the help of Dr. Erland she needs to decide what to do and if she can have her happy ever after.
 
Rating: I rated this book four stars because the sequels are more exciting than the first buts it a great starter for what's to come.  It is young adult so middle schoolers and teenagers can enjoy this book. It also has great Asian representation which I rarely see in young adult books.
Project: Novel Analysis Finished.docx
Link to Novel: https://novels80.com/cinder/page-1-993885.html]]> 2021-02-01 15:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149150930 The Fault in Our Stars - Mone't Hamilton https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149154278 The Fault in Ours Stars is about a teenage  girl battling thyroid cancer and depression so her mom puts her into a cancer support group where she meets a boy. They begin to hit it off then fall in love. She proceeds to discuss her favorite book (lead character has cancer). They start to search for the author of the book because the book weirdly ends in the middle of a sentence. 

Genre: romance novel, young adult fiction. 

Rating: I give this book a 5/5 because it teaches about the gift of life. It showed no matter how long or short we live, there is always a way to be remembered in someone's heart. It also showed a pure love story between the two main characters, a different type of love was portrayed in this novel compared to any other romance novel. 

Link: https://novels80.com/242778-the-fault-in-our-stars.html


 

]]> 2021-02-01 15:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149154278 Dracula(1897) by Bram Stoker - Jason https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149160938 Dracula begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer travels to Transylvania to finalize a transaction property. His client is count Dacula, and he spends a couple days in his castle before realizing that he has become a poisoner in Dracula castle and feels like he is becoming a vampire himself.

Genre : horror, fantasy, gothic

the best audience for this book would be anyone that enjoys horror and fantasy.

rating 4/5, I didn't give the book a perfect score it was too long (over 540 pages)

links: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_e3yL-c2qeZaZ1hwFCfZT8tBiIcHEwwtfcDXiJPCMII/edit

https://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/dracula.pdf


]]> 2021-02-01 15:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149160938 The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero - Chase Lynch https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149162371 Summary: The story follows Jason Grace, a Roman demigod with no memory of his past. He, along with Piper McLean, a daughter of Aphrodite, and Leo Valdez, a son of Hephaestus, are given a quest to rescue Hera, the queen of gods, from the clutches of Gaea, the primordial goddess of the earth.
Genre: Fantasy, Fiction and Adventure
Author: Rick Riordan 
Rating: (5/5) I chose this rating because the story is very interesting and keeps the reader wanting more as you read along, the character development is spot on along with some of the occurring themes that show throughout the novel like the themes of family, friendship, and teamwork. The story also pertains to Rick Riordan's more famous book Percy Jackson, which will for sure interest those who are interested in that particular story genre.
Links to access this book: 
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Hero-Heroes-Olympus-Book/dp/1423113462
https://www.target.com/p/the-lost-hero-heroes-of-olympus-by-rick-riordan-paperback/-/A-76561161
https://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=1&cn=261887]]> 2021-02-01 15:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149162371 It's Kind of a Funny Story- Ned Vizzini https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149164672 Harriet Neufuille

It's Kind of a Funny Story is about fifteen-year-old Craig who suffers from depression and after having suicidal thoughts, calls a suicide helpline and gets admitted into a psychiatric hospital. In there, he meets a whole range of patients suffering from different mental conditions.

Genre: Young-Adult Fiction, Comedy
Audience: Vizzini's words can reach a diverse audience of young adults.
Rating: I would give it a 5/5. It's kind of a funny story strips away the stigma of mental health and encourages teens to speak up and seek support.

Link to book: https://www.docdroid.net/bpuv/its-kind-of-a-funny-story-by-ned-vizzini-pdf
Link to project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NGH8S7uT9vLDoDJJ5hRe2V_0H06N5_491FrLGe-iG1o/edit?usp=sharing


]]> 2021-02-01 15:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149164672 The Darkest Minds - Alexandra Bracken https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149193104 -Amira Bailey
Genre: Science-fiction
A group of teens form a resistance group to fight back and reclaim control of their future after being imprisoned by an adult world that now fears everyone under 18. Teens and young adults that like to read about superheroes would enjoy this novel.

Rating (4/5): I’d rate this book a 4/5, it is a captivating story about kids with superpowers fighting against the government. If you like science-fiction and action, I would suggest this series. There is also a movie adaptation on hulu.


My project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F4GXSTFB3lw5l8-6nNCt3iXLWy5m6q8LCU-dHGdbqo8/edit?usp=sharing

http://www.alexandrabracken.com/darkest-minds

]]> 2021-02-01 15:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149193104 Midnight Sun by Stephenie Myer https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149198797 - Ferdinand Nyivih
This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.


]]> 2021-02-01 15:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149198797 The Help by Kathryn Stockett https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149211332 Tomi Gbadamosi
Description- The story takes place during the early 1960s in Jackson Mississippi told from the first person perspective of Aibileen Clark, Minny Jackson and Skeeter Phelan. Skeeter is a journalist who wants write about African Americans working in white households.
Genre- Historical Drama
Rating- 5/5 Its interesting and it has some history in it. The story has some lessons as well.
Find book- Libby



]]> 2021-02-01 15:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149211332 Berserk by Kentaro Miura Jahiem Mayfield https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149213979 Description: This story is set in medieval times and is the main characters are named Guts, Griffith and Casca (mainly Guts). At first Griffith (the leader) is slowly working towards becoming king with his group of mercenaries and later down the line Guts, who is the Raider Captain decides to leave the group because of a speech he heard Griffith say which basically was about following your own dreams. (Only the Beginning Chapters)

Genre: Dark fantasy

Rating: I give it a 5/5. I gave it a perfect score because the way the manga starts to where I'm currently at (chapter 155), there is never a time where I didn't want to see what would happen next and it has a great mix of action and story. They also have comedy, violence and drama which all fits the tone of the story and blends in nicely. ]]> 2021-02-01 15:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149213979 Street Love by Walter Dean Myers https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149250574 Sydni Stevenson 

This novel is about a teenage boy, Damien who grew up in Harlem. Damien falls in love with a teenage girl who life is a complete mess. Damien parents doesn't approve of the love of his life because of her background. They want him to fall in love with this girl who they knew but he doesn't have any type of feelings for her. 
 
Genre: Romance

Audience: Teenagers 
 
Rating: 5/5. I gave this novel a 5/5 because it wasn't just about how is parents feel it was about how Damien feel and how he was going to choose the route he wanted to go.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Street-Love-Walter-Dean-Myers/dp/0064407322


]]> 2021-02-01 15:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149250574 Our Common Wealth - Johnathan Rowe andylemus123 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149256716 This book is about the consequences of an unregulated free market has on the commons, of which we all share as a society and benefit off. The author speaks of what has occurred as a cause of this, but what is continuously being done to combat this, and what can further be done. 

Genre: Domestic politics

Audience: Adults

Rating: 5/5

Amazon ]]> 2021-02-01 15:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149256716 Heroine Complex bck018 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149267862 This book is about a young woman who was always given the short end of the stick, becoming who she always wanted to be. She grows over time and does things like stops taking crap from her famous super heroine boss. She also learns how to stand up for herself. And she gains new power along with that.

Genre: Action

Audience: Teens

Rating:5/5

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]]> 2021-02-01 15:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149267862 Ready Player One by Ernest Cline https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149312176 This novel follows the main character, Wade Watts, through a near dystopian future in the year 2045. The planet has been ravaged by pollution, rising sea levels, overpopulation, and global warming. As the real world continues to fall apart a talented programmer and game designer named James Halliday decides to create an escape for mankind in the form of The Oasis, a virtual reality world where anything is possible and where many people begin to live their everyday lives. This makes him a legend. 20 years later he dies and leaves behind a video will detailing an egg hunt in the oasis, the winner will inherit Halliday's fortune. This sends Wade and countless other egg hunters Into the oasis to search, what will guide them on their hunt is their knowledge of the pop culture.

genre: Science Fiction

Audience: Young Adult

I give it a 4/5. It is a fascinating book that does a great job world building and immersing the reader in its story; however, there were a few minor details I wish they would have expanded more on.

Check it out here: ]]> 2021-02-01 15:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1149312176 adw140 https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1242347155 2021-02-25 17:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1242347155 Animal Farm *(Abdul-Haqqi M.) https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1418322400 Link: http://www.huzheng.org/geniusreligion/AnimalFarm.pdf

I give the book a 3/5

It has a good message. It is something that an be connected to the real world today. When the government neglects its people it causes the people to take matters into the own hands and chaos arises as a result. Which is the reason the book has this title, the farm was ran by a man but he neglected his animals and then they took it over.]]> 2021-04-14 19:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lbartel1/dni2ig97l9xls6i3/wish/1418322400