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TEEN REVIEWS

Teens rate their favorite NONFICTION books!
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1 - Hate it!

2 - Like it!

3 - Love it!

Beowulf
by Seamus Heaney (translator)

Beowulf is one awesome book! It is #2 on my Favorite Book List. It had a lot of action, peril and adventure. Beowulf is one of the greatest heroes in literature.
3- Love it!
Austin, age 13

The Brontë Family: Passionate Literary Geniuses
by Karen Smith Kenyon

This is about the lives and deaths of Charlotte, Emily and Ann Brontë, and their brother Branwell, as they grew up to become the most popular female English writers of all time. It provides interesting insight into the tragic lives of this literary family.
3- Love it!
Carly, age 13

A Child Called "It"
by Dave Pelzer
A Child Called "It" is about a young boy whose mother tortures him. She treats him different than his other brothers and when he tries to get food he is punished. True story.
3- Love it!
Natasha, age 13

A Child Called "It"
by Dave Pelzer
This is a true story about a young child who was horribly abused. His mother did everything she could to punish him, including burn him and stab him. He wasn't allowed to play with anyone and his father wouldn't even help him. Finally, this "family slave" was rescued by the principal.
2- Like it! (in a bad way)
Megan, age 13

George Washington, Spymaster
by Thomas B. Allen

Fun and fascinating nonfiction about espionage in the Revolutionary War, as well as George Washington's secret role in the war as a spymaster. Includes interesting information on codes, ciphers, invisible ink and other tricks of espionage.
3- Love it!
Carly, age 13

Jump!
by Floyd Cooper

Jump! is an exciting book about Michael Jordan. It informs you about Michael's earlier life. He was constantly in and out of mischief and had brothers and sisters. He also had a bigger brother named Larry who played Jordan in basketball a lot and always won, until Jordan grew bigger and finally beat his brother Larry in basketball.
3- Love it!
Courtney, age 13

The Lost Boy
by Dave Pelzer

An abused child finally escapes to a foster home. He starts a new life, but has a hard time giving up his old ways of stealing and misbehaving. Every few years he is transferred to a new home, but eventually Dave finds a family. He is no longer haunted by the memories of his childhood and has finally found the love of parents.
2- Like it!
Megan, age 13

Michael Jordan: Basketball Skywalker
by Thomas R. Raber

In June of 1991 Michael and the Bulls became champions. Michael, with Juanita at his side, hugs the NBA trophy. Michael's well-known face helps sell shoes, soft drinks, cereal, clothes and more.
2- Like it!
Alicia, age 14

Night
by Elie Wiesel

Night is about a young boy, Elie Wiesel, who tries to warn friends and family that the Nazis are coming. He finds himself separated from family and at a struggle to stay alive.
3- Love it!
Natasha, age 13

Night
by Elie Wiesel

Night is an outstanding book that deals with the Holocaust. It deals with a young boy and his journey to survive the Holocaust. He deals with losing his family. This is a great book to read.
3- Love it!
Stephanie, age 13

Super Sports Star Glen Rice
by Ken Rappoport

When Glen Rice first went to the NBA he was drafted to the Miami Heat team. There he had problems with playing and his teammates often teased him. Rice also was one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. He also switched to many teams such as Charlotte to Los Angeles Lakers to New York, etc.
2- Like it!
Courtney, age 13