Reviews by Category: Teens

Rent is a rock musical about New York City struggles in the 90s with the rise of AIDS. It is a musical written by Jonathan Larson and has many awards. It started off Broadway, made its way to Broadway, and now there is the movie adaptation. Unfortunately, Jonathan Larson passed away before he was able to see its success. This musical is all about love, acceptance, bohemia, drugs, pride, friends and loyalty.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a cozy, adventure movie full of laughter, stress and love. Mr. Fox is bored with his plain old family life much to the dismay of his wife. He’s an animal and animals need to be wild! So, he hatches a plan to steal from three of the scariest farmers in the town, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, notorious for their violent ways. He only planned to do one heist to feed his family and get that itch out of the way, but once he pulled off the perfect heist he couldn’t get enough. Mr.

Holes by Louis Sachar follows a young boy named Stanley Yelnats. Stanley Yelnats is cursed with bad luck, and his entire family has been cursed with bad luck since his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather broke his promise to Madame Zeroni. Stanley was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and got sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn’t commit.

This novel contains description of sexual assault. 

Beartown by Fredrik Backman follows high schoolers in a small Swedish town with little going for it besides their budding hockey team. The only way that the town can bring in financial opportunities is if their hockey team wins the national championship. However after Kevin, the star player of the team, assaults Maya, the daughter of the head coach of the youth hockey team, the town is ripped apart. 

Steven Spielberg is one of the most famous movie makers in the world. This book starts with his childhood. As a kid, Steven loved using a camera to make short movies. He was shy, but had big dreams. The book shows how he grew up and made some of the most famous movies ever, like Jaws, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.

This book tells the story of Taylor Swift becoming a famous music star. It starts with her growing up in Pennsylvania, where she loved singing and writing songs. The book tells how she moved to Nashville to chase her dream and worked hard to become a country singer. Later, she became a huge pop star known all over the world. It talks about her hit songs, albums and how she tells stories through her music. The book also shows how she cares about her fans and speaks about things that matter. It’s a great story of how a small-town girl became one of the most popular singers in the world.

Rooney is a senior in high school, but she sure doesn’t feel it. In fact her entire life has been put on hold to keep her family afloat, all thanks to The Next World Society. Rooney thinks the group is nonsense, but the idea that all the members will leave earth by November 17th is the only thing her mother believes in and her little brother is starting to fall for it too.

Harry Turtledove's The Big Switch is an action-packed alternate history anthology that explores a fascinating concept: what if historical events had taken different turns? This collection of short stories and novellas presents a variety of scenarios, each offering a unique "what if" scenario and its potential consequences. From alternate outcomes of famous battles to different paths for key historical figures, the book delves into a range of pivotal moments in history.

It's tricky to define "the best" of any author definitively, as it depends on personal preference. However, I can offer a review that touches on the breadth of Harry Turtledove's work and highlights some of his recurring strengths: Harry Turtledove is a master of alternate history, and The Best of Harry Turtledove would have to showcase his ability to craft intricate and compelling "what if" scenarios.

The AP World History: Modern Premium 2024 study guide stands out as a powerful resource for students preparing for the AP exam. It provides thorough content coverage that builds a strong foundational understanding across all required units. Although generally comprehensive and highly beneficial, learners should be aware that it occasionally presents additional information that extends beyond the core requirements of the test, necessitating a focused effort to prioritize the most essential material for exam success.