Teen Book & Media Reviews
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Reviewed by: Myles – Grade Grade 9
Of mice and men by John Steinbeck is a book about friendship,compassion and the struggles people had to go through during the Great Depression. The book is about two working men (Lennie and George) who travel from ranch to ranch looking for work. Though their life is not easy, they both hope to someday settle […]
Shonen Note: Boy Soprano by Yuhki Kamatani
Reviewed by: Daniel – Grade Grade 7
Shonen Note is a story about Yutaka Aoi, a boy with an incredible affinity for singing soprano. When he moves into a new town, Yutaka overhears the sound of a school choir practicing and is promptly inspired to join. Captivated by his angelic voice and vibrant personality, they eagerly accept him into their group. And […]
No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row by Susan Kuklin
Reviewed by: Kymani – Grade Grade 12
In No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row, Susan Kuklin explores the stories of young people who committed serious crimes and ended up facing the death penalty. The book focuses on several real-life cases and presents them through interviews with the teenagers themselves, their families, lawyers, and victims’ families. It does not try […]
The First Binding by R. R. Virdi
Reviewed by: Eli – Grade Grade 11
The First Binding, by R.R Virdi, is a captivating tavern-style tale full of thrilling epics, exhilarating encounters, and raw emotion told from the perspective of Ari, a legendary storyteller on a quest for vengeance. The book follows Ari through his past and present, as he chases the dreams of his youth while telling the story […]
