Friday 2 May 2014

Interesting Young Adult Book Reviews

By Tracie Knight


Past time reading enriches one with a holistic knowledge of various topics. Apart from making you updated on world trends it also improves your communication abilities. It is with reasons that we came up with these recommended young adult book reviews.

The House Girl written by Tara Conklin. While slavery was still legal no one denies that that a lot of injustices happened in the U. S., through this book we are reminded that we have several stories still to tell. Though the book is fictional, a name and a story for each slave is reminded to us which are something that people are interested in learning. The story pulls the reader through document and old letters. It looks difficult to justify the wrongs that happened during those times but there are still specs of reality that can overcome the lies that have prevailed throughout history.

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. Is a romantic book about an Asian student named Park who falls in a romantic relation with a girl named Eleanor who is subject to bullying. Descriptions on Eleanor and Park is opened in a surprising and a realistic way that the reader gets to know some pieces of material at exactly the moment it happens to the character.

The Raft by S. A. Bodeen. It depicts the story of Robie who resolves to return home from her aunt in Honolulu. She informs neither her parents nor her aunt. Robie turns out stressed to survive in the open sea after the plane she boarded crashes into the ocean. The geographical descriptions, sea life and weather are accurately depicted portraying how it can be like trying to survive for days on a raft.

Flame by Amy Kathleen Ryan. For Kieran and Waverly, forgetting what they have been through including the dead shipmates makes it difficult for the two to come up to a peaceful existence. Anne Mathers tries hard to control her ship as Waverly realizes the guy who made her become a villain. Its plentiful amazements and unforeseen ending will definitely intrigue fans.

The Distance between us and Reyna Grande. The true story is about Reyna Grande who sneaks to the U. S. From Mexico with his father. Reyna finds life difficult living with her step mother and father who has not been there for her for most of her life. It depicts accurately the lives of most immigrants in the U. S. And family ties that are cut during years of trying to immigrate. Readers are also enlightened on the reasons for the immigration. Despite the harsh reality, Reyna does not lose hope and still clings on her dreams.

Running for my Life by Lopez Lomong. It depicts the true story involving Lopez Lomong who got kidnapped when he was six years old and conscripted as a child soldier. He lived in refugee camp for about ten years after he had managed to escape. He was taken from the refugee camp and taken to the U. S. Where he was taken in by a loving family. Hardship faced lost boys in Sudan are well illustrated in this book.

These books will enrich your knowledge apart from giving you companion when alone. They are really interesting and vivid and will definitely capture your attention. They are well recommended for reluctant readers.




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