Teen Book Reviews from Poquoson Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Copyright 2026 Poquoson Public Library en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:57:12 CDT The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=8140 Every high schooler should read this before graduating. It is the story of Holden Caulfield. He is a young boy, struggling to cope with the contradiction between his own warped, naive reality and the reality of the world around him. He never fully comes to terms with his struggle,but his internal struggle helps readers come to terms with their own reality. A great coming of age story.

Rating: 5

Reviewed by:  Amanda

]]> PPL Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:31:20 GMT Allie Finkels Rules for Girls: Best Friends and Drama Queens http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=7104 Author: Meg Cabot

This is a very good book for girls ages 9-12. It is a story about a new girl that comes into school and ends up controlling everybody. Whatever she tells them to do the class does. I recommend this book strongly. And its at the Poquoson Public Library!! Go now before someone else gets it!

Kate

]]> PPL Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:02:51 GMT How I survived middle school http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=7103 Author: Nancy Krulik

This is a book about a girl that is getting ready to go into middle school. Her best friend has changed into a popular girl, will she fit in? find out in How I Survived Middle School. Its a good book for kids entering middle school. And some in fifth grade. How you enjoy.

Kate

]]> PPL Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:24 GMT Twelve http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=7102 Author: Lauren Myracle

This is a great book. I recommend it for twelve year olds. You can check it out at the Poquoson Public Library. Its very interesting and once you start you cant stop. Some parts are confusing but when you get to the end it all makes since. There is also Eleven, Thirteen, and thirteen plus one.

Kate

]]> PPL Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:52:02 GMT Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=3764 This is an excellent book for high school girls.  The wording in places may be confusing, but the overall story line with its surprising twists and witty irony is refreshingly entertaining.  I love it.

Carrie S.

]]> PPL Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:26:13 GMT Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=3763 It was a good book if you like dogs because that is what it is about.  It was also about a preacher and a dog. 

Miranda O.

]]> PPL Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:25:16 GMT Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=3762 A good book about a tomboy who lives in the west.  There are a lot of good adventures where the tomboy, Caddie, visits the Indians, has fun with her family, and makes many decisions.

 Vivian C.

]]> PPL Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:46 GMT The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=8434&BlogID=199&BlogPostID=3761 The story details a segment of the life of Esperanza with profound beauty as she explains her identity and her heritage.  Cisneros' use of the vignette shows the delicacy and rhythm possible in the art form.

Jennifer L.

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