The Teen Review from the Marathon County Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113 <p>Reviews written by Marathon County teens about books and graphic novels for young adults! Feel free to add comments and contribute to any of the reviews posted below.</p> <p>Teens: <a href="http://www.mcpl.us/services/teenzone/reads/submit_review.php">Submit your own book review to "The Teen Review"</a>!</b></p> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Copyright 2026 the Marathon County Public Library en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:59:21 CDT "DRAMA" by Raina Telegmeier http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13223

Rating: Excellent! (5)

DRAMA by Raina Telegmeier

The book "DRAMA" explores the ups and downs of the everyday life of a middle schooler combined with an extracurricular activity, in this case stage crew. While trying to juggle these things Callie meets Justin and Jesse, twin brothers with what turns out to be a not-so-secret secret. Will Callie be able to handle all these this or will she crumble under pressure? Read DRAMA to find out. :)

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]]> Kara K. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:53:02 GMT "Smile" by Raina Telgemeier http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=12953

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

In Smile, you follow around a girl named Raina Telgemeier, from sixth grade to high school. One night, Raina comes home from her troup meeting, trips, and knocks out her two front teeth. That misstep means trips upon trips to the orthodontist. Which means braces, retainers, and bands. (As if growing up wasn't hard enough.) Will Raina be able to handle teeth trouble on top of friend trouble, boy trouble, and the burdens of school? Read Smile to find out.

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]]> Kara K. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:21:49 GMT "Smile" by Raina Telgemeier http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=12768

Rating: Good (4)

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

If you're looking for an easy,short read this is the book for you.Raina,an average teenage girl, in addition to dealing with the struggles of growing up, boy troubles,friendship problems and..well..hormones, must face a new part of life,getting braces.

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]]> Maya A. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:49:49 GMT The Lunch Lady Series by Jarret Krosoczka http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=12380

 

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Lunch Lady by Krosoczka

This series is epic awesomeness! In an ordinary elementary school, there is no ordinary Lunch Lady...I won't say any more except... READ THE SERIES!!!

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Lunch Lady series by Jarrett Krosoczka

 

]]> Alex J. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:44:11 GMT The Squish Series by Jennifer & Matthew Holm http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=12378

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Squish by Jennifer

This series is awesomeness! Its about an amoeba, Squish, who is trying to lead a normal life. (I know, it sounds weird, right)? This series has the same authors as the Babymouse series, which is also awesome and funny.

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Squish by Jennifer & Matthew Holm

 

]]> Alex J. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:32:26 GMT Bad Girl in Town by RealBuzz Studios http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=10213

Rating: Good (4)

This graphic novel draws you into the troubles of the teen Serenity, who is anything but her name. Serenity's had trouble with plenty of schools, and there's no guaranty she'll get much more mercy from the teachers and students at the new highschool she attends. But the members of the local prayer club prove to be more of a challenge then Serenity ever expected. I say this is a really good story, and hope you'll enjoy it.

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Bad Girl In Town by RealBuzz Studios

 

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