Dirty Little Secrets

Title: Dirty Little Secrets
Author: C.J. Omolou
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

You would like this book if:

• You have ever felt guilty about how messy your room is.
• You are fascinated by stories about people with an addiction to hoarding.
• You like books that jump between present events and memories.
• You know that being the baby of the family isn't always all it is cracked up to be.

You would not like this book if:

• You like books with a lot of action.
• You prefer books that have a lot of dialogue instead of description.
• You enjoy books that have male main characters.

Revolver

Title: Revolver
Author: Marcus Sedgwick
Genre: Historical Fiction

You would like this book if:

• You like to read adventure or mystery books.
• You enjoy Gary Paulsen's novels.
• You have ever learned unflattering information about your family.
• You are interested in the Alaskan Gold Rush or history.
• You want to read an easy book that is quite short.
• You admire books that win awards.

You wouldn't like this book if:

• You prefer books that take place in modern time.
• You prefer books with female main characters.
• You like to read long books.

A Northern Light

Title: A Northern Light
Author: Jennifer Donnelly
Genre: Historical Fiction

You would like this book if:

• You like to read Historical Fiction.
• You have ever made up a word to describe something.
• You admire books that win awards.
• You become fascinated by real-life murder mysteries.

You would not like this book if:

• You like to read books that take place in modern time.
• You need a lot of action in the books you read.
• You prefer books that have a male main character.
• You like your books to grab your interest in the very first page.

Angry Young Man

Title: Angry Young Man
Author: Chris Lynch
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

You will like this book if:

• You know how hard it is when money is tight at home.
• You are passionate about animal rights.
• You have a difficult sibling that you have to put up with.
• You like to read short books packed with big messages.

You will not like this book if:

• You like to read science fiction or fantasy novels.
• You are not tolerant of people's opinions when they differ from yours.
• You don't like when there is disappointment and hurt in novels.

They Called Themselves the K.K.K.

Title: They Called Themselves the K.K.K.
Author: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Genre: Nonfiction

You will like this book if:

• You like to read nonfiction books.
• You are interested in the darker sides of our country's history.
• You want to learn new things as you read.
• You appreciate the work an author puts in as they write a book.

You will not like this book if:

• You prefer to read fiction.
• You are disturbed when you read about hate crimes and violence.
• You want to know more about present day White Supremacy groups.

Chains

Title: Chains
Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Genre: Historical Fiction

You will like this book if:

• You like to learn new things as you read.
• You are interested in history, especially the American Revolution.
• You like to read books where the main character is very conflicted.
• You have respect for books that win awards.

You will not like this book if:

• You have a short attention span.
• You like to read science fiction or fantasy novels.
• You enjoy books with a lot of action.

Our history classes teach us about the American Revolution, and they teach us about slavery in our coutnry.  However, how many people think about both of these major historical events together-about slavery during the American Revolution?  Chains is the story of a slave, Isabel, who was sold to a well-to-do Loyalist (supported England during the war) family in New York City.  Isabel and her sister are trying to survive and gain their freedom when a terrible tragedy makes Isabel act in ways she would never have dreamt possible.  Should she be a spy for the Americans? Or for the British?  And what will she do to ensure that she and those important to her stay alive? 

Marcelo in the Real World

Title: Marcelo in the Real World
Author: Francisco X. Stork
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

You will like this book if:

• You are interested in learning more about Asperger's Syndrome.
• You think that you might consider something in the law field for a future occupation.
• You are a music buff.
• You understand that parents aren't perfect.
• You are fascinated by stories of broken trust and corruption.

You will not like this book if:

• You like books with a lot of physical action.
• You don't care about law.
• You want all endings to be happy and neat.

Shipbreaker

Title: Shipbreaker

Author: Paolo Bacigalupi

Genre: Science Fiction

You will like this book if:

• You are concerned about how our actions today will affect the future's environment.
• You like books that take place in the "near future".
• You have felt a difference between people that have money and people that don't.
• You are interested in boats and/or sailing.
• You have respect for books that win awards.

You will not like this book if:

• You like to read books that are very realistic.
• You don't like books with a lot of violence.