Pandora's key by Nancy Richardson Fischer

Name: Nav T Grade: 10

Title & Author: Pandora’s Key by Nancy Richardson Fischer

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 of the story was when Tristan’s true identity was revealed. It was very stunning and hid well from my perspective.

Who was your favorite character? Why?

My favorite character would have to be Maddedy because of his personality and back story. The way he was built up made him an interesting part in the story.  Also, his ailment added mystery and excitement into the mix.

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A young and awkward girl named Evangeline whose sixteen years old has to deal with the hospitalization of her mother, who is her own family member.  She had only her inherited key and her friends.  It is then revealed to her who she really is, forcing her to fight an order known as the Archivists and a lethal sect of only females.

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It got boring and bland at times.  Mostly due to the feminine issues (her hair and body) she dealt with which didn’t interest me at all.

Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

Name: Mario Grade: 11

Title & Author: Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

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 Tyler finally got the girl of his dreams. 

Who was your favorite character? Why?

Tyler Miler is my favorite character in this book. The reason is because well he's sort of an outcast, and his life got very interesting, and what he did as well. 

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Tyler Miller finally got the girl, but things turn for the worst. He became big but there was a party and of course the crowd and peer pressure over whelmed Tyler's crush/girlfriend...she became drunk and things were posted about her and produced a huge scandal that Tyler got mixed up in.  Lastly he got separated once again and wanted to end things permanently with himself.

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Amazing book. Loved it.

Pandora's Key by Nancy Richardson Fischer

Name: Naorin H. Grade: 10

Title & Author: Pandora's Key by Nancy Richardson Fischer

Would you recommend this book to a friend: Yes

What was your favorite part?

My favorite part is when Evangeline and Raphe go to the old clock tower to look

for Samantha. Evangeline shows bravery she didn't know she had until that

point and they discover some clues to Evangeline's family history and who

Samantha is.

Who was your favorite character? Why?

My favorite character is Dr. Sullivan, because he helps Evangeline and Raphe out

without knowing much about them. He lost his pregnant wife and deals with a lot

in his private life as it is but he reaches out to the teens and cares for them

anyway.

Write a small summary (without giving away the ending)

Evangeline is a shy and awkward girl who doesn't think much of herself. On

her sixteenth birthday, her mother gives her a necklace with a key locket and

her life changes forever. Not only does her appearance change, but her mom, the

only family she has, is hospitalized. Things get worse when she discovers her

godmother trying to end her mother's life and Evangeline has to come to

terms with the truth about herself.

Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

Name: Naorin H.  Grade: 10               

Title & Author: Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

               

What was your impression of the book?  Excellent

Would you recommend this book to a friend: Yes

What was your favorite part?

My favorite part is when Tyler is ready to run away and he goes to get the gun from his dad’s room. Holding the gun in his hand and coming close to ending his life made Tyler realize that running away from his problems isn’t the answer and neither is death.

                       

Who was your favorite character? Why?

My favorite character is Tyler, because he goes through a lot in the story but he tries to make the right choices that will benefit those around him. Even if he wants something, he won’t do it if it’s not right. He demonstrated this at the Halloween party when he didn’t let things get out of hand with Bethany because she was drunk.

                       

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Tyler Miller was a loser until he got arrested. All of a sudden, he has a new image and the most popular girl in school is interested in him. But just when life starts to look good for him, it gets twisted and he has to deal with his grades, dad, girl, girl’s brother, and even the police.

Stealing Kevin's Heart by M. Scott Carter

Name: Mario C.  Grade: 11

What was your impression of the book? Okay

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes/No 

                          

What was your favorite part?       

When the boys went racing
Who was your favorite character? Alex.
Summary                

To boys or teens should I say that are friends always go racing, but this this time there was a mishap. Kevin got hit by a drunk driver, and died.

Additional Comments Well to me this book was just boring and I felt that I had to force myself to read it.

Stealing Kevin's Heart by M. Scott Carter

Name: Sara G.  Grade: 10

What was your impression of the book? Good

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes 

                          

What was your favorite part?       

I absolutely loved Alex and Rachel’s special connection; that they can feel it when they need each other. I really liked the idea of Alex waking up in the middle of the night feeling uneasy, taking a walk outside and realizing Rachel is about to get raped. I also enjoyed their conversations and the fact that Alex would only open up to Rachel because his instincts tell him to trust her.
Who was your favorite character? Why?  

My favorite character is Rachel. Rachel is able to get Alex out of his own darkness, something his parents and friends weren’t able to. She has been through a lot and yet she manages to shine among the kids in the camp. She’s not judgmental and she respect herself enough to confront her truths; although, Alex helps her accept herself later on in the story, she is a strong and confidence.
Summary                

After the death of his best friend Kevin, Alex falls into a deep depression. When Alex, a typical teenager, turns suicidal he is sent to a summer camp facility in Oklahoma where he is supposed to be watched and monitored. Alex meets a girl named Rachel, whom he feels drawn to from their first encounter. They develop a relationship and a connection that can only be described as a “Sixth Sense”, as they both make peace with the dramas that drove them to the camp.    

Stealing Kevin's Heart by M. Scott Carter

Name: Naorin H.  Grade: 10

What was your impression of the book?Good

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes 

                          

What was your favorite part?       

My favorite part is when Alex first runs into Rachel and Danny by the lake at Wah-Sha-She Center. Rachel and Danny were having an argument when Danny began to get violent.  Although Alex was not planning on getting involved much at the camp, he felt drawn to the scene opening up in front of him, as if there was something calling him forward. He felt the need to help Rachel and get Danny away from her, even though she was a complete stranger. I loved this part because Alex was acting on impulse and doing the first humane thing since Kevin’s death..

Who was your favorite character? Why?  

My favorite character is Alex because he grows a lot throughout the book. He starts off as a depressed and angry teenager who blames himself for the death of his best friend, Kevin. Alex’s depression may have been unpleasant, but it was a realistic result of the tragedy he had to deal with. As the story progresses, Rachel is able to bring out Alex’s good side and she helps him heal.

Summary                

Alex is a typical teenager until his best friend, Kevin, dies in a motorcycle accident. Scarred from witnessing the death and convinced it was his fault; Alex falls into a state of depression that almost leads him to suicide. His parents send him away to Wah-Sha-She Center to help him get over the death. There, he meets Rachel and immediately feels a connection to her. Rachel helps Alex get better and they soon realize they are connected by more than just summer memories....

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Although I enjoyed reading this book, it was a bit predictable and went a little slow at times. I would still recommend it to readers who are looking for a light story to read.