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30 April 2014

Recommended Young Adult Book Reviews

By Tracie Knight


In order to improve your understanding on different topics, reading as a hobby is very much recommended. This will also improve your communication abilities while on the other hand keeping you updated on current trending topics. With these reason we came with a young adult book reviews for you.

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 narrates the tale of Robie who sets to return home from Honolulu where she stayed with her aunt. She does not inform anyone and disaster strikes when the plane she boards crash into the sea during a storm. The author gives vivid descriptions on the geography; ocean life and weather are accurately portrayed showing the way it can turn out trying to endure on a raft in the open waters.

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 tells us of a true story about Reyna Grande who gets sneaked to the U. S. By her father. Living with her step mother and a father she has not lived with for years proves difficult. The lives of Mexican emigrants and their fading family ties are well depicted. Reasons to the emigration are also highlighted. Reyna continues chasing her dreams and does not give up despite the tormenting reality.

Running for my Life by Lopez Lomong. This is a real story of the life of Lopez Lomong who at the age of six was kidnapped and trained to be a child soldier. For ten years he lived in a refugee camp after he had succeeded in escaping. He was later flown to the United States where he was adopted by an adoring family. The book illustrates in details the hardship faced by the lost boys from Sudan.

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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