Friday, May 2, 2014

Young Adult Book Reviews For You

By Tracie Knight


Past time reading enriches one with a holistic knowledge of various topics. Apart from making you updated on world trends it also improves your communication abilities. It is with reasons that we came up with these recommended young adult book reviews.

The House Girl written by Tara Conklin. While slavery was still legal no one denies that that a lot of injustices happened in the U. S., through this book we are reminded that we have several stories still to tell. Though the book is fictional, a name and a story for each slave is reminded to us which are something that people are interested in learning. The story pulls the reader through document and old letters. It looks difficult to justify the wrongs that happened during those times but there are still specs of reality that can overcome the lies that have prevailed throughout history.

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. This love story is of an Asian learner called Park that falls in love with Eleanor who is girl that is constantly being bullied at school. The characters are unique and truly outstanding. The reader is able to understand what happens to the characters at exact moment through its amazing and realistic description.

The Raft by S. A. Bodeen. It depicts the story of Robie who resolves to return home from her aunt in Honolulu. She informs neither her parents nor her aunt. Robie turns out stressed to survive in the open sea after the plane she boarded crashes into the ocean. The geographical descriptions, sea life and weather are accurately depicted portraying how it can be like trying to survive for days on a raft.

Flame by Amy Kathleen Ryan. This third addition of the Sky Chaser Series is as exciting just like the rest. Kieran and Waverly want to endorse a peaceful existence but forgetting all that they have been through including all their dead shipmates becomes difficult. Anne Mathers is finding difficulties in controlling her ship and Waverly for the first time starts realizing the person that made her to become evil. Surprises are in plenty and its ending unpredictable, something that should intrigue the fans.

The Distance between us and Reyna Grande. It is true story that depicts the life of Reyna Grande who got sneaked in to the U. S. From Mexico by her father. Life turns out hard as she settles with her step mum and her father who she has hardly stayed with in her previous life. Reyna holds on to her dreams full of hope amidst the harsh reality that hits her. The book highlights vividly the lives of immigrants and their breaking social ties and also the reasons for emigrating from Mexico.

Running for my Life by Lopez Lomong. It depicts the true story involving Lopez Lomong who got kidnapped when he was six years old and conscripted as a child soldier. He lived in refugee camp for about ten years after he had managed to escape. He was taken from the refugee camp and taken to the U. S. Where he was taken in by a loving family. Hardship faced lost boys in Sudan are well illustrated in this book.

These books will enrich your knowledge apart from giving you companion when alone. They are really interesting and vivid and will definitely capture your attention. They are well recommended for reluctant readers.




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