Category Archives: Classic Fiction
Adult Books for Teens: “The Meursault Investigation”
The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud Many teens read Albert Camus’s The Stranger in high school. From what they tell me, it’s a book they like. Algerian journalist Kamel Daoud has given us Albert Camus’s The Stranger from the … Continue reading
Adult Classics for Teens: “Johnny Got His Gun”
Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo Yes, an’ how many times must the cannon balls fly Before they’re forever banned? The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind The answer is blowin’ in the wind Bob Dylan Johnny … Continue reading
Dystopian Fiction Flow Chart
Happy New Year and welcome back to school! This cool “So You Loved The Hunger Games–What Should You Read Next?” flow chart was shared with me–and the link is to the Boston Public library, but they got it from the … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Controversial Issue/Debate, Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Family Problems, Fiction, Human Rights Issues, Movie Tie-In, Romance, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Young Adult Literature
Tagged book reviews, Boston Public library, flow chart, future dystopia, Hunger Games readalike, infographic, Lawrence Public Library, YA fiction, YA literature
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Banned Books: The Top Ten of the Last Year
I want to say goodbye to Banned Books Week with the most recent list of books that are challenged in schools and communities. Here are the top ten of 2011. I’ve read many and think they are pretty good books. … Continue reading
Adult Books for Teens: “Fahrenheit 451”
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Wall-sized televisions that simulate interaction and communication with the person existing within the confines of the ‘living’ room don’t seem much like science fiction anymore, but when Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451 in the late … Continue reading
“The Haunting of Hill House”
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Some of you have said you’re tired of teen horror that focuses a bit too much on romance. You want something creepier, but you’re not sure if you have the time to … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Family Problems, Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Supernatural
Tagged ghosts, horror, Shirley Jackson
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It’s Time for Horror!
We’ve got some new books for October reading, and they look great! If the title is hyperlinked, click on it for my review. iDrakula by Bekka Black An updated version of Dracula told through a series of text messages, instant … Continue reading
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