BPL Teens

Teen Review by Hajin

How To Say Goodbye In Robot
By Natalie Standford
Type of book: fiction
Rating: 4 stars

How To Say Goodbye In Robot by Natalie Standford is very much like its title – unique, different, and makes one curious to find out more. It handles very interesting topics like happiness, farewells, family, and friendship in a careful yet unordinary way. It’s so sweet in some ways, sad in another and overall kind of weird. It’s nothing like the usual fiction novel about a new girl in a new town. It’s funny and touching. I say it’s pretty easy to read, it has 276 pages. I don’t recommend it to middle schoolers, because it also handles the topic of death, but I do recommend it to high school students.

Teen Review by Anna

After
By Francine Prose
Type of book: Adventure, Fiction, Mystery
Rating: 5 stars

After is a chilling, terrifying, and powerful story of what happens to normality after tragedy strikes- when the tragedy isn’t your own. Tom is a sophomore at Central High, one of the “smart jocks” a normal guy at a normal school. And during math class, that normalcy shatters. A school the next town over is shot up by angry students, and in the wake of this tragedy, school at Central begins to change. Metal detectors, no gum, and no red. At first the students make their compromises, but when those that do not comply begin to vanish, Tom realizes that nothing good can come of sacrificing freedom for safety. Beautifully written, After is the kind of book that leaves you thinking hours after the last page is turned.

Teen Review by Mesoma

Confessions of a Serial Kisser
By Wendelin Van Draanen
Type of book: General Fiction
Rating: 5 stars

Confessions of a Serial Kisser is about a girl (Evangeline) who cleans the house and finds her mom’s romance novels. All of a sudden, she is on a hunt to find a special kiss. She kisses a lot of guys and then all of a sudden issues come up. If you liked reading Flipped (same author), you’ll enjoy this.

Teen Review by Fares

Bleach Volume 1
By Tite Kubo
Type of book: Graphic Novel, Humor, Manga
Rating: 4 Stars

Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, and he is going to be a soul reaper while fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans. I liked it because it is so funny in every chapter.

Teen Review by Hatim

Naruto (volume 3)
By Masashi Kishimoto
Type of book: Graphic Novel, Manga
Rating: 4 Stars

Book three of Naruto is really good. Shonen Jump graphic novels are really good especially Naruto. The book has so much action. When I start reading the book I can’t stop. I recommend this book to everyone. It is one of the best stories. People will want to read this book because it is a fantastic story about ninjas. They are ready to be true shinobis.

Teen Review by Ruth

Basketball’s Greatest Players
By S.A. Kramer
Type of book: Nonfiction
Rating: 5 Stars

I want people to read this book because the stories touched my heart how these players became NBA and MVPs and famous players in history. The stories are amazing and really really good. My friend she loved this book because she loves basketball too. I love ♥♥♥♥ Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar because his story is amazing even though people don’t like him but he still didn’t even give up his dream. I ♥ it

Teen Review by Michella

Little Miss Red
By Robin Palmer
Type of book: Fiction, Humor, Romance
Rating: 5 Stars

Someone would want to read this book because it’s funny and definitely relatable. The narrator goes through some hilarious relationship drama after wishing her life to be a little more dramatic. Throughout the story the narrator, Sophie, learns that it’s ok if you aren’t always daring and stick to yourself, but it’s also ok to try something new. I really liked the dialogue between the characters. It was very entertaining. I would really like a sequel to this novel.

Teen Review by Mesoma

The Power of One
By Bryce Courtenay
Type of book: Fiction
Rating: 5 Stars

The Power of One is about the author’s life as a child. He lives in South Africa. At this time, Hitler is starting to create World War II. The child has to face South African kids that make their own group and beat him up. After he leaves that school, he has to deal with other people who teach him how to box. He does really well and ends up at a rich school. He learns many things. If you like reading about biographies, and lots of violence, this book is for you.

Teen Review by Hatim

Gregor the Overlander
By Suzanne Collins
Type of book: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Rating: 4 Stars

Gregor the Overlander is Suzanne Collins’ first book. As many people know, she is also the author of The Hunger Games. I heard a lot of good things about The Hunger Games. I decided to read Gregor the Overlander when I first read that Suzanne Collins is a very good author. Gregor the Overlander will amaze many readers. It is about a boy who fell to the Underland and that story starts with adventure and mystery. In my opinion many people will like this book if they try it.

Teen Review by Stephany

Deception
By Lee Nichols
Type of book: General Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction
Rating: 4 Stars

When her parents disappear, Emma does what every teenager does, she throws a party. It’s a blast until the police come, and she is sent to Boston to live with her brother’s roommate. She makes quick friends with the popular people, but she starts seeing ghosts. This book is a little different from all the books I’ve read, but it was very interesting even to the end. I look forward to reading the next book.