Category Archives: Fiction
“Rikers High”
Rikers High by Paul Volponi The author’s note hooked me: “The overwhelming majority of incidents that occur in this book really happened. I witnessed them firsthand during the six years I worked as a teacher on Rikers Island. The fiction … Continue reading
“Brothers in Arms” The Bluford series
Brothers in Arms by Paul Langan and Ben Alirez (Bluford Series) It’s been a while since I’ve commented on a Bluford series book. Brothers in Arms is a good one for students looking for their next quick read. Martin … Continue reading
Quick Picks II–They’re easy to read and you can’t put them down.
Check These Out! The book summaries are from the publishers–book flaps, etc. The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his sisters from the grip of their … 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
Quick Picks–they’re easy to read and you can’t put them down
The book summaries are from the publishers–book flaps, etc. Just Another Hero by Sharon Draper (third in series–The battle of Jericho and November Blues) As Kofi, Arielle, Dana, November, and Jericho face personal challenges during their last year of high … Continue reading
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