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ryinwonderland's Reviews (892)
Wow. WOW. It's tough to write books about bullying from the bully's perspective, because you have to be wary about making the bully seen to sympathetic. You have to show that what the bully did was wrong, but you also have to show that they didn't realize it, but you also have to make sure the victim is a victim. You have to make the bully and the victim human; they both have their good moments and their bad. You have to show that anyone can be a bully if they're not careful, not aware of their actions.
This book accomplished that. It walked the line between sympathizing with the victim and the bully. There were times when I was appalled at the actions of the bully, and there were times when I understood the bully's actions. I was able to put myself in the bully's shoes while still feeling terrible for the victim. Best of all, there was remorse and regret. It didn't come about right away, but emerged slowly as it would in real life. This book was a fantastic look into the dangers of bullying. I think it could open up some excellent conversations about bullying, and it could potentially open the eyes of people who are unintentionally (or intentionally) bullying someone. Teachers, take note. You're going to want your students to read this one.
This book accomplished that. It walked the line between sympathizing with the victim and the bully. There were times when I was appalled at the actions of the bully, and there were times when I understood the bully's actions. I was able to put myself in the bully's shoes while still feeling terrible for the victim. Best of all, there was remorse and regret. It didn't come about right away, but emerged slowly as it would in real life. This book was a fantastic look into the dangers of bullying. I think it could open up some excellent conversations about bullying, and it could potentially open the eyes of people who are unintentionally (or intentionally) bullying someone. Teachers, take note. You're going to want your students to read this one.
You know I love "Alice" adaptations! This one takes us way back, long before Alice, when the Queen of Hearts is just a princess. She's got a pretty rough life with a father who doesn't particularly care for, and a half-sister whom the kingdom adores. I can't wait for the sequel!
Magic, fantasy, adventure, other worlds and universes, this story is perfect for fantasy fans young and old! (This is part one of five, and I can't wait for the rest to come out!)
Great beach read. Teen Hollywood wannabe starlets competing in a club promotion contest that turns sour. The first in a series.
Lord of the Flies for a new generation. A virus wiped out all the children and all the adults, leaving only teenagers to fend for themselves. Naturally, no one can get along, so it's essentially all out war whenever one group moves into a different territory. One group thinks they might know how to fix "The Sickness", so they go on a dangerous trek across New York to try to reverse the apocalypse - or at least get a fresh start. Lots of adventure, intelligent, funny, snarky narrators, roundish characters, and a solid sci-fi bend to a classic post-apocalyptic tale. Can't wait for the sequel.
