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!