Teen and Staff Reviews

Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants is the fourth installment in Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular series. This time, George and Harold face off against a brilliant but disgruntled scientist, Professor Poopypants, who is tired of being laughed at because of his silly name. Determined to take revenge on anyone who mocks him, Professor Poopypants devises a plot to shrink the world and make everyone pay for their laughter.

Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space is the third laugh-filled adventure in Dav Pilkey’s popular series. This time, George and Harold’s pranks take a sci-fi turn when they accidentally summon three extraterrestrial cafeteria workers who are bent on taking over the world. Once again, it’s up to Captain Underpants to save the day, facing off against alien invaders in his usual goofy and heroic fashion. 

Although it has been a few years since I last read R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, the book’s message is one that has stuck with me since then. The book brings awareness to important topics relating to inclusivity. This book contains such an important message for any setting, whether it be inside a classroom or at a place of work; it teaches the importance of empathy and acceptance, something that society can often struggle with. I liked how the book followed the story of Auggie, as well as all the characters surrounding him.

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell was the first book that captured my fascination with psychological thrillers. I loved how Jewell made the chapters concise because it was able to push the plot along. I also loved the parallels between the two different time periods that the story was taking place in; they made me even more intrigued about what the outcome of the story would be.

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton will forever remain as one of my favorite novels. Hinton’s exploration of tough themes, including social hierarchies and the emotions involved with growing up and friendship, made the book an emotional, yet important read. The book takes the reader back to the 1960s, and Hinton did a wonderful job displaying that era in contrast to today’s world. Also, it was such an experience learning about each of the Greasers and how unique their personalities were.

The classic and captivating novel by esteemed author F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is no stranger to the limelight of “best novels of all time”. Set in the roaring twenties, we are immediately taken to a place of lux and glamor of New York’s elite, amidst the Great Depression. This story will have you wondering what exactly the “American Dream” is all about? Main protagonist Nick Carraway is a simple man from the midwest, moving to New York to work at a big time company.

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is a different kind of romance novel. Telling from the cover, it adds a refreshing air of sports and emotional depth between the two main characters Anastasia and Nathan. Anastasia is the main protagonist in this novel. She is a likable, socially awkward, figure skater just trying to qualify for ice skating nationals. Nathan on the other hand, is popular, well-liked, and the star hockey player.

The Scarlet Letter was a piece of literature that I was required to read for my junior year English class, and I ended up really enjoying it. The book explored themes of human emotion, guilt, regret, and judgment, and it really forced me to reflect on the differences in society back then and now. Hawthorne did a beautiful job with displaying imperfect characters that he wanted the audience to connect with in some way.

If I could read this book all over again for the first time, I would. Delia Owens did such a beautiful job capturing themes of isolation, love, and trust. The captivating imagery and word choice throughout the book contributed to the whole plot of the story, and it made me feel as though I was with Kya in the marsh. At first, I didn’t think I would enjoy the book. The build-up to the climax was more of a slow burn.

Percy Jackson, an ordinary kid who struggles with ADHD and Dyslexia, soon finds out he’s not
just some ordinary kid. After his mom is taken to the underworld and his life is flipped upside
down does he find out he’s the kid of a Greek God. His dad is Poseidon, the God of the sea.
Percy learns of a place for kids just like him, Camp Halfblood. Percy must go on a quest to find
the stolen thunderbolt of King Zeus and rescue his mom from Hades, the God of the
underworld.