Category Archives: Fiction
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” Student Reviews 2009
The following are student reviews of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Genre: Fantasy Pages: 208 Reviewer: Hannah A. Alice falls asleep under a tree and travels to a wonderland. When she’s asleep, she meets mad hatters, white rabbits, … Continue reading
“Pride and Prejudice” Student Reviews 2009
The following are COHS student reviews of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. Genre: Romance Pages: 360-392 (depending on publisher/edition) Reviewer: Nicole C. Elizabeth is at the age where she is to marry, but turns down a proposal from Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Fiction, Over 375 pages, Romance
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“The Ginger Tree”
The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd (294 pp.) When Mary Mackenzie is sailing from Great Britain to China in order to marry her fiancé, she finds herself feeling restless. Her chaperone is too rigid, and Mary must even hide the … Continue reading
“A Gift of Magic”
A Gift of Magic by Lois Duncan (201 pp.) When Nancy’s Grandmother dies, she gives all her gifts to her grandchildren. Kirby, the oldest, gets the gift of dance. Nancy, the second gets the gift of magic and Brendon, who … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Young Adult Literature
Tagged ESP, parent-teen relationships, school problems, supernatural
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“Slam”
“Slam” by Nick Hornby I finished “Slam” recently, and it’s one of my favorite YA books of all time. The premise and outcome are realistic, but there are some fantasy aspects to Sam’s life that will make this book interesting … Continue reading
“The Silver Kiss”
“The Silver Kiss” by Annette C. Klause It’s been a while since I read “The Silver Kiss,” but I want to recommend it to fans of the “Twilight” series. Zoe, coming home from a hospital visit with her mother, who … Continue reading
“The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood”
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells 356 pp. Sidda Lee Walker, engaged to Connor, is coming to terms with the legacy of her mother, Vivi “Dahlin” Walker. Many years earlier, Vivi had “dropped her basket” and beaten … Continue reading
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“The Giver”
“The Giver” by Lois Lowry 180 pp. Jonas lives in a future utopia in which everyone seems to behave well and apologizes when they hurt someone’s feelings or do something wrong. In the evenings, families share their days, expressing their … Continue reading
