Category Archives: Fiction

“Gulliver’s Travels” Student Reviews 2009

The following reviews by COHS students are on “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift. Genre:  Wild frontiers and exotic lands/ European historical fiction Pages: 271 Reviewer: Andrea Z. In the novel Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, the reader is introduced to … Continue reading

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“Northanger Abbey” Student Reviews 2009

“Northanger Abbey” by Jane Austen Genre: Romance novel/ satire Pages: 235 Reviewer: Hanni S. Catherine Morland, a low classed frivolous minded girl, goes on a trip to Bath and becomes aware of the social gaps in life and is quite … Continue reading

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“Emma” Student Reviews 2009

The following COHS student reviews are on “Emma” by Jane Austen. Genre: Novel/ romance Pages: 370 (depending on edition) Reviewer: Andria R. Emma is an upper class lady that thinks of herself a great matchmaker to the people she knows. … Continue reading

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“The Secret Garden” Student Reviews 2009

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Genre: Children’s Novel Pages: 234 Reviewer: Kevin A. Mary Lennox had to move to her Uncle’s mansion after Cholera breaks out. After exploring the mansion … Continue reading

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“A Golden Age” Student Review 2009

The following is a student review of “A Golden Age” by Tahmima Anam. Genre: Bangladesh revolution Pages: 288 Reviewer: Tasnuva H. It starts off with a single mother who has a 17 year old daughter Maya, and a nineteen year … Continue reading

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“The Alchemist” Student Reviews 2009

The following review of “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho was written by COHS student Danielle L. (Ms. Waddle reviewed this book on an earlier post.) Pages: 208 Santiago was a young boy who was following his dream. He had always … Continue reading

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“The Turn of the Screw” Student Reviews 2009

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James. Genre: Fiction Pages: 94-219 (depending on edition) Reviewer: Jessica F. The Turn of the Screw is about a governess that believes that she is … Continue reading

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“Robinson Crusoe” Student Reviews 2009

The following reviews  by COHS students are on “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. Genre: Realistic Fiction Pages: 320 Reviewer: Cristian B. Robinson Crusoe is an Englishman from Europe. He is the third son in his family. His father warns him … Continue reading

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Student Reviews 2009

The following review by a COHS student is on “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. (Ms. Waddle also reviewed this book on an earlier post.) Genre: Young Adult Novel Pages: 224 Reviewer: Emily F. Charlie is an … Continue reading

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‘The Invisible Man” Student Reviews 2009

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells. Genre: Science Fiction Novel Pages: 278 Reviewer: Jonathan P. In the beginning of the story, a strange man all covered up showing no skin whatsoever, appears … Continue reading

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