Category Archives: Adventure Stories
“Going Bovine”
Going Bovine by Libba Bray I’m thinking this may be my ‘best YA read’ of 2011 although I know it’s still early in the year. But wow. Cameron, sixteen, lazy, and a not-so-great student is the loser brother of a … Continue reading →
“The Wave”
The Wave by Susan Casey Here’s a great human v. nature story, one about the fierce power of gigantic waves and man’s efforts to subdue them. Casey alternates chapters between discussions of scientists who study ‘rogue’ waves—those that are vastly … Continue reading →
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Tagged surfers, surfing
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“Brain Jack”
Brain Jack by Brain Falkner Sam Wilson is a brilliant teen hacker, able to breach the computer security system of the White House itself. This feat lands him a job in the top tier of the country’s computer system protectors. … Continue reading →
“The Red Pyramid”
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan If you’re already a fan of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, you’re going to love this book. And if you haven’t had the pleasure of reading Riordan yet, start here. … Continue reading →
“Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins If you’ve read the reviews of The Hunger Games and Catching Fire on this blog, you already know that I love this series. The first day Mockingjay was available in bookstores, I bought it. Now I’m … Continue reading →
“Into Thin Air”
Much has been written about Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and I can’t say anything new, but that, like every reviewer, I thought it was a great book. I’m glad that it’s one of the options for your summer … Continue reading →
“Twice Told: Original Stories Inspired by Original Art”
Twice Told: Original Stories Inspired by Original Art has stories by many wonderful YA writers and drawings by Scott Hunt. When a teacher asks you to read short stories, check this book out. Each section has art work–a pencil drawing. … Continue reading →
Posted in Adventure Stories, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Short Stories, Young Adult Literature
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“City of Ashes”
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Book Two of The Mortal Instruments) Here’s another Top Ten Teen Read of 2009—but with smart cover art and an intriguing title. I read City of Ashes because it got on the top ten … Continue reading →
“The Siege of Macindaw”
I’ve said before that I love this series–The Ranger’s Apprentice. This is the sixth book. Will, the ranger’s apprentice of the series’ title, now has his own fief to protect. It is a cold northern area with little activity–at least … Continue reading →
“The Count of Monte Cristo” Student Reviews 2009
The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexander Dumas. Genre: Historical Pages: 1312 Reviewer: Ron W. The story begins when the main character Edmond Dantes and Fernand Mondego land on the island of … Continue reading →
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