Book Review: Thirteen Reasons Why | Irene Lin – Grade 11

Book Review: Thirteen Reasons Why | Irene Lin – Grade 11

“I hope you’re ready, because I’m about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended. And if you’re listening to these tapes you’re one of the reasons why.” Plot Clay Jensen returns home to find a shoebox containing seven tapes with a number...
4 books every 7th grader should read | Claire Liao, Grade 8

4 books every 7th grader should read | Claire Liao, Grade 8

Every 7th grader should read The Giver because readers need to think hard to understand the story The Hunger Games shows the read how great their lives are without needing to fight to the death against strangers Hatchet teaches the value of not giving up Reading is...
A Game of Thrones vs. A Song of Ice and Fire: Brian Tu – Grade 9

A Game of Thrones vs. A Song of Ice and Fire: Brian Tu – Grade 9

There are quite some big differences for characters and events between the books and the show. The books have more backstory. The television show doesn’t present the story through the same points of view as the characters in the books. With its outstanding acting,...