Synopsis:

Rukshana Ali is a 16 year old Indian girl who happens to be gay! Her mother and father do not approve. Which means that Rukhshana has to keep her relationship with her girlfriend Ariana a secret. But when her parents found out they are furious, and send her away to Bangladesh for a arranged marriage. But with the help of her little brother she can be with Ariana and buy two cuddly furry prairie dogs. ( She loves prairie dogs).

Review:

I thought this book was very empowering and beautiful. Sabina Khan is a very good writer and explains the plot wonderfully. I loved the characters! My favourite character was the grandma who loved Indian sweets and books. But I also enjoy this character because when Rukhshana gets sent away to Bangladesh her grandma listens to all Rukhshana’s obstacles and challenges that she faces until eternal freedom! In the book there are some not very good parts, but all in all this is a great book that I would definitely recommend!

recommended ages 11- 16

Synopsis

Thirteen year old Stewart is academically brilliant but socially clueless. Fourteen year old Ashley is the “IT” girl in her class but her grades stink. There worlds suddenly collide when Stewart and his dad move in with Ashley, and her mom. Ashley and Stewart have absolutely nothing in common except like everyone else in the world are completely and utterly made of molecules.

Review:

I loved this book. Ms. Nielsen is an amazing writer and transports you into a different world. The characters are extremely well made and the plot is creative and interesting. It talks and tackles a lot of subjects such as homosexuality, mental illness, and altogether life. I really hope his is on your book shelf. If not get it from the library right away. All in all a amazing book that honestly made me feel like a new person!

Recommended ages 8- 12

Synopsis: Lose your memory find your life. Chase’s memory just went out the window. Chase doesn’t remember falling off his roof. He doesn’t remember hitting his head. He doesn’t in fact remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again. Starting with his own name. He knows he’s Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school he see’s that different kids have different reactions to his return. Some kids treat him like a hero and some kids are clearly afraid of him. One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she get’s! Pretty soon it’s not just a question on who Chase is it’s a question of who he was and who he’s going to be.

Review: Restart is a wonderful book! Gordon’s writing style is very realistic and unique. My favourite part of the book was when Shoshana dumped her strawberry frozen yogurt on Chase’s head because he bullied her younger brother. There were also some challenges in the book. Because your reading something so realistic you can be bored in a short period of time. This book made me feel happy, sad, angry and emotional. All in all I think that this is a wonderful book that I hope you enjoy!

suggested for ages 8- 12

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