week 14 What's hot now!

Here is my selection for what teens want to read.

My Sister’s Keeper

Jodi Picoult

Thirteen-year-old Anna was conceived in order to save her older sister Kate who is struggling with cancer. Since birth, Anna has given Kate blood, bone marrow, her umbilical cord, but now it is her kidney that is being considered for donor. Anna hires her own lawyer, which brings more drama for the family.

I found this book in the high school library

I chose this book because Jodi Picoult is a popular author with teens.

Twilight

Stephanie Meyers

Bella Swan moves to Forks Washington to live with her dad. Forks is a small, gray rainy town that Bella finds might be a bit boring, but then she meets Edward a handsome mysterious classmate whom she finds turns her life upside down.

I found this book in the high school library

I chose this book because of it's popularity both written and on screen.

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

James Patterson

Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, The Gasman, and Angel are six kids who have no home, no parents, no rules, but the do have the ability to fly. They have escaped from the lab where they were engineered and they are on the run, hoping to stay alive.

I found this book in the high school library

I chose this book because James Patterson is a popular author with teens, and of the six James Patterson novels on the shelf this one caught my eye. It looks like a good read, plus it was the one book most worn!

Week 13 Nutritious Books

Here is my selection of books that "feed" the young adults mind and soul.

Homecoming

Cynthia Voigt

Thirteen-year-old Dicey becomes responsible for her three younger siblings since they’ve been abandoned by their mother, therefore the four of them decide to journey across various states to find a family member who will welcome them into their home.

I found this book in the middle school library.

I read Gary Salvner’s piece on Time and Tradition Transforming the Secondary English Class with Young Adult Novels and he mentioned this book. Therefore I wanted to check it out, since I was not familiar with the title.

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

Nine-year-old Liesel is a foster child living in Germany during World War II. Liesel finds herself stealing her first book during her younger brothers funeral. Finding it difficult to resist stealing she soon shares her books with her neighbors and friends during these difficult times.

I found this book in the high school library.

A classmate mentioned that this book would be a great book for historical fiction. This caught my attention; therefore I sought out the title.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie

Junior grew up on a Spokane Indian reservation, and decides he would like to leave the reservation in order to receive a good education at a nearby all white school.

I found this book in the high school library.

Another book that was recommended by a classmate, and I found the title capturing. I knew I wanted to take a look!

Week 13 Nutritious Books

Here is my selection of books that "feed" the young adults soul and mind.

Homecoming

Cynthia Voigt

Thirteen-year-old Dicey becomes responsible for her three younger siblings since they’ve been abandoned by their mother, therefore the four of them decide to journey across various states to find a family member who will welcome them into their home.

I found this book in the middle school library.

I read Gary Salvner’s piece on Time and Tradition Transforming the Secondary English Class with Young Adult Novels and he mentioned this book. Therefore I wanted to check it out, since I was not familiar with the title.

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

Nine-year-old Liesel is a foster child living in Germany during World War II. Liesel finds herself stealing her first book during her younger brothers funeral. Finding it difficult to resist stealing she soon shares her books with her neighbors and friends during these difficult times.

I found this book in the high school library.

A classmate mentioned that this book would be a great book for historical fiction. This caught my attention; therefore I sought out the title.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie

Junior grew up on a Spokane Indian reservation, and decides he would like to leave the reservation in order to receive a good education at a nearby all white school.

I found this book in the high school library.

Another book that was recommended by a classmate, and I found the title capturing. I knew I wanted to take a look!

Week 12 Scary Books

Here is my selection of scary books. You'll notice I tended to favorite short stories.

Dare to Be Scared

Robert D.San Souci

The book consists of thirteen scary original tales that focus on ghosts, the supernatural, science fiction and fantasy.

I found this book at the local middle school

I chose this book because I liked how it gave a variety of short stories for students to encounter.

Raven’s Gate: Book One Of The Gatekeeper

Anthony Horowitz

Matt a 14 year-old orphan is associated with a crime, for his punishment he must live with an old woman in a deserted town where strange and dangerous things happen.

I found this book at the local middle school

This book caught my attention not only to be a great thriller but also written by a well-known best selling author.

Restless Dead: Ten Original Stories Of The Supernatural.

Deborah Noyes: Editor

This book features a great collection of horror and thriller short stories from a variety of well-known thriller authors.

I found this book at the local high school

Again I enjoyed the short story collection. This book seems to have it all from vampires to ghosts that it would fit every reader’s scary delight!

Week 11 Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Here are my selections:

The Time Traveler’s Wife

Audrey Niffenegger

Henry DeTamble time travels between the past and the future and discovers his true love Clair who becomes his anchor.

High School Library

I chose this book, as I liked how Niffenegger alternates between Clair and Henry’s point of view. The movie previews also captured my attention.

Pendragon: Book Eight The Pilgrims of Rayne

D.J. MacHale

Bobby Pendragon is a time traveler who goes to different worlds to save the universe.

Middle School Library

The entire series caught my attention in the library. I chose one book to browse. It is interesting how MacHale writes it as a journal from Bobby Pendragon’s point of view to points of view from other characters in the story.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter takes part in the rare Triwizard Tournament where he learns the reason he was placed there was to put the world in danger.

Middle School Library

I chose this book due to its popularity as a book and movie.

Week 10 Romance Books

This week I took a look at YA books on love and relationships. Here are the three I chose to highlight.

Gossip Girl

Cecily Von Ziegesar

Gossip Girl takes a look at New York City’s elite teens that have it all!

I found this book in the High School Library

I chose this book due to its popularity and its risqué look at teens and sex.

Three Junes

Julia Glass

This book takes on the story of the McLeod Family during three separate Junes spanning over ten years.

I found this book in the High School Library

I chose this book because I wanted to include a book that speaks of homosexuality. I wanted to see what the high school library had on the subject and this was the only book.

New Moon

Stephenie Meyer

The saga continues as Bella struggles with losing her beloved Edward.

This is a personal book of mine.

I chose this book due to the high popularity amongst teens and due to the great love interest of Bella and Edward.

Week 9 Funny Books

Here are three funny books that I chose to present.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Author: Jeff Kinney

Summary: Greg Heffley experiences the complicated life of middle school from his search for popularity, to dealing with his nerdy friends and well-meaning parents.

Where I found the book: In the middle school library.

Why I chose it to be highlighted: I liked the actual set up the book, with the illustrations and journal written text. It is pleasurable to read and look at. Very engaging.

Dear Dumb Diary, Am I The Princess or The Frog?

Author: Jim Benton

Summary: Jamie Kelly shares her thoughts and feelings of middle school in her “dumb diary”.

Where I found the book: In the middle school library.

Why I chose it to be highlighted: Comical illustrations and text. The text flows nicely due to the diary type entries.

The Princess Diaries

Author: Meg Cabot

Summary: Mia Thermopolis life goes from average ninth grader to crown princess of Genovia.

Where I found the book: In the middle school library.

Why I chose it to be highlighted: I enjoy Meg Cabot as a writer. This book is entertaining and it highlights what everyone in middle and high school wants: to fit in.