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Young adult novels centered around Greek mythology are very common and have proved to be incredibly popular. However, never in all my years have I seen a book implement Greek mythology in the way David Almond’s, A Song for Ella Grey has. The book, described as “a new novel [that] tells an ancient tale” by…
This book is about the infamous Malcolm X. It is not about what he is famous for, but about his childhood life until he figures out who he is. My favorite part is when Malcolm is in a prison, in a hopeless state, and figures out a way to get out of prison (through writing…
The following novel focuses on a teenage girl named Alexis Riggs. She was recently traumatized by her brother’s suicide, and is also dealing with her parents’ divorce. Her personal diary entries help tell her story, explaining how her life has fallen apart. She is no longer in a relationship with her boyfriend, Steve. She has…
The following book focuses on an escalating love story. In the book, is a girl named Madeline Whittier who suffers from a severe combined immunodeficiency. Due to this, she isn’t allowed to go outside at all. Throughout her whole life Madeline is forced to do everything inside her house, including school, since doing otherwise would…
This novel focuses on the story of three girls: Tabitha (Tab), Bridge, and Emily. These girls are all best friends who vowed never to fight no matter what comes their way. As soon as they enter the seventh grade, each of their lives begin to change. Tabitha starts to see the real world. Bridge has…
In this novel, a teenage girl named Michelle is facing a life without a real guardian. Her mother spends her days consuming drugs instead of providing a stable life. Michelle decides to leave NY in order to get away from her horrid mother. Once she arrives, she faces a very major issue- prostitution. She comes…