I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

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I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

Full name: Naorin H. Grade Level: 10

Title & Author: I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

What was your impression of the book? Okay

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes

What was your favorite part?  

My favorite part was when Barbara stood up to Taylor in the cafeteria when Taylor told her to move to a different table.
Who was your favorite character? Why?  
My favorite character was Barbara because she was so sassy and always 

had a quick come back

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Barbara Thorson has a tough life for a fifth grader. She is looked after by her older sister who is hardly able to juggle work and her family. She is tormented by bullies. And on top of all that, she kills giants. Then, Sophia, a new girl, shows up and decides to be Barbara's friend. As Sophia and the guidance counselor Mrs. Molle try to come to Barbara's aid, Barbara realizes she has to come to terms with reality.

Little Brother by Cor Doctorow

Name: Sara G. Grade: 10

Title & Author:  Little Brother by Cor Doctorow

What was your impression of this book?:  Good.

Would you recommend this book to a friend: Yes.

What was your favorite part? 

My favorite part is when Evangeline cures the butterfly without even noticing it. I liked it because butterflies often represent change and this scene definitely foreshadows the big change that was about to occur in the book, which pushed me into finishing it. 
Who was your favorite character? Why?My favorite character is Evangeline because she is very real, her character displays pretty well a sixteen year old girl. I think this helped the story a lot since the was some reality to all the crazyness that was going on.

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Barbara, a young, creative girl, is facing a tough time in her life. Her mother is suffering from cancer, and her sister, Karen, although giving all she can give isn't able to hold up the house without her. Barbara is bullied in school constantly by a girl named Taylor, and she is constantly pestered by school guidance counselors and principals. But, Barbara meets a new girl named Sophie who may be able to accept her for who she is and what she does...kill giants. 

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Evangeline, sixteen year old girl has to deal with a family secret that will change her life, her appearance and meet eye to eye who she really is.

I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly

Name: Bethany Grade: 10

Title & Author:  I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura (illustrator) 

What was your impression of this book?:  Okay

Would you recommend this book to a friend: No

What was your favorite part? 

I like when the main character, Barbara, met Sophia.  Even though a few seconds of a time with Sophia  allowed the reader to understand that she was quite the opposite of Barbara, optimistic and bubbly, to say the least.

Who was your favorite character? Why?

I liked Sophia.  She was so sweet, and stuck with Barbara even though any other person could have easily thought she was crazy. 

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Barbara, a young, creative girl, is facing a tough time in her life. Her mother is suffering from cancer, and her sister, Karen, although giving all she can give isn't able to hold up the house without her. Barbara is bullied in school constantly by a girl named Taylor, and she is constantly pestered by school guidance counselors and principals. But, Barbara meets a new girl named Sophie who may be able to accept her for who she is and what she does...kill giants. 

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The book was alright but it was way too short. I read the entire thing in an hour and I really don't like comic books so it's not my thing.  Plus, I'm not a fan of Dungeons and Dragons or any of that video-gaming stuff, but I read the book and found some comfort with Sophia and Ms. Mollie. 

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Name: Naorin H. Grade: 10

Title & Author: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

What was your impression of this book?:  Excellent

Would you recommend this book to a friend: Yes  

What was your favorite part? My favorite part was when Marcus was being interrogated by the DHS after the terrorist attack. 

Who was your favorite character? Why?

My favorite character was Ange because she was like Marcus's backbone and encouraged him to continue his rebellion when he was in doubt.

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Marcus Yallow is a senior in high school with great hacking skills. While playing an ARG, he and his friends get caught in a terrorist attack and are taken to be interrogated by the Department of Homeland Security. After Marcus and only 2 of his friends are released, Marcus does everything in his power to take down the DHS and save his 3rd friend who was never released.