All the Light We Cannot See

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Title: All The Light We Cannot See

Author: Anthony Doerr

Briefly, what was it about?
Werner is an orphan boy growing up in Germany during the Holocaust. One day he stumbles upon a radio. Marie Laure, a blind girl in Paris, is keeping a diamond safe. When the Nazis find out about Werner, they snatch him up and put him into a school for future Nazi soldiers. Marie and her father get threats from the Nazis so they move to the walled town of Saint Malo. Werner finds himself on a mission to Saint Malo and soon their paths may collide.


Tell why you LIKED or DIDN’T LIKE the book.
This book was written beautifully, with an explosive end. It has good language, and a different side than most books taking place in the holocaust, because it is not set around a jew. Most books that are written during the holocaust are set around jews, so this one was different.


What age group would like this book? 11-15

Would BOYS like this book? Yes
Would GIRLS like this book? Yes

This book would appeal to teens who like...
Books about the holocaust, historical fiction, light romance

Your Name: Mary P.
Your age: 11
Grade: 6

I Am Malala

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Title: I Am Malala

Author: Malala Yousafzai

Briefly, what was it about? 
Malala speaking out against the Taliban, her father has girls still attend his school even though it is illegal so he and Malala are both targeted. This story is of one girl, being selfless, fighting a war of words.


Tell why you LIKED or DIDN’T LIKE the book.
I didn't like the recklessness, people going in danger, knowing its dangerous, sometimes its kinda stupid. I liked the descriptions, background stories, and events leading up to the invasion.


What age group would like this book? 12+

Would BOYS like this book? Yes
Would GIRLS like this book? Yes

This book would appeal to teens who like...
Action, drama, acts of courage.

Your Name: Lyle V.
Your age: 15
Grade: 10th

I Am Malala

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Title: I Am Malala

Author: Malala Yousafzai

Briefly, what was it about?
In Swat, Pakistan, a girl and her father, fought for girls rights when the Taliban took over, and everyone else was scared to try.  Everyone was scared to die, have their family and friends die, because if someone was in the Taliban’s way, they would kill to get past them.


Tell why you LIKED or DIDN’T LIKE the book.
I liked that is was suspenseful as you waited for Malala’s next move. 
I disliked that there was too many suicide/killing/injuring parts.


What age group would like this book? middle school through high school

Would BOYS like this book? Yes
Would GIRLS like this book? Yes

This book would appeal to teens who like...
Autobiographies, intense atmosphere, and nonfiction

Your Name: Elle
Your age: 11
Grade: 6th

Since You've Been Gone

Title: Since You've Been Gone
Author: Morgan Matson

Briefly, what was it about?
It's about this girl and her best friend runs away and leaves her this list. It's a to do list that makes this girl push herself to do all of these. She thinks when she completes all of these activities, she will find her best friend.

Tell why you LIKED or DIDN’T LIKE the book.
I liked this book because I love the style of writing that the author does! It's so suspenseful and I never wanted to put the book down! It also has a bit of romance.

What age group would like this book? 10-17

Would BOYS like this book? No
Would GIRLS like this book? Yes


This book would appeal to teens who like...romance and solving things.

Your Name: Kiana
Your age: 13
Grade: 7