Reviews of traditional or indie published books, new and old, for the older ones (think: teens).
*Note: TMWR realizes not all books included in this category may be appropriate for all teens. Please use your own judgment before reading this book with your child.*
The Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collins (© 2008) Publisher: Scholastic Press Genre: YA Literature & Fiction Subgenre: Social & Family Issues, Self-Esteem & Respect, YA Action & Adventure, Science Fiction Reviewer: Sara Synopsis: Panem, a country that rose from the ashes of what was once North America, is made up of twelve districts…
The Art of Racing in the Rain © Bright White Light, LLC 2008 Author: Garth Stein Publisher: Harper Collins Genre: Fiction Subgenre: Family Life, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction Reviewer: Sara Synopsis: The story of life through the eyes of Enzo, a Golden Retriever: life experience as a dog, as a companion to a human and…
Divergent © 2011, Veronica Roth Author: Veronica Roth Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Genre: Young Adult Fiction Subgenre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Social & Family Values Synopsis: In a world where people are divided into one of five “factions” based on their predominant trait, standing out is not just discouraged, it’s considered dangerous. All sixteen…
The Martian Author: Andy Weir © 2011, 2014 Publisher: Broadway Books (Penguin Random House Company) Reviewer: Sara Rating: 5 (very enthusiastic) Running Moms! Review (Caution: Expletive ahead): Mark Watney is a botanist, astronaut, and was one of the first to walk on Mars. He may be the first to die there. The…
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