Review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak It seems sometimes like the market for young adult literature is written down to the readers‚ almost in a condescending manner. That is why a book like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is so refreshing in this sea of cookie cutter romances and fantasies. While classified as a young adult novel‚ it deals with very serious themes. The book’s cover comes printed with this label: “It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has
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Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet‚ essayist‚ children’s writer‚ and distinguished anthologist (Almon 273). Naomi’s works "explore the ways heritage and history contribute to personal identity" ("Naomi Shihab Nye"). Her writings continually show a love for human diversity (Almon 273). Although Nye’s works have been influenced by her Palestinian-American background‚ she is neither Muslim nor fluent in Arabic (Almon 273). Nye’s works are inspired by her current home of San Antonio‚ Texas; her Palestinian background
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story the next day. The first printing of the novel was only twenty-thousand‚ which is what they had hoped to sell. Unexpectedly‚ Travel Team was such a success that it went on to sell half a million copies and was ranked #1 in the New York Times Young Adult List. He then went on to write dozens of other sports themed novels that went on to be runaway bestsellers.
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The Hunger Games Essay By: Yasmeen Sahibzada The Hunger Games is a story of a 16-year old young adult named Katniss Everdeen who changes by her fate of entering the annual Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is an annual televised fight to the death. This event is held to entertain the Capitol. The Capitol is a utopian city where the Panem’s most powerful and wealthy live. Over the course of the book‚ Katniss enters the games‚ finds fake love‚ becomes a part of the star crossed lovers‚ and finds herself
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mutual feelings with Peeta during this crucial time of life or death or will the love be a distraction while it boils in the heart? Also‚ will the beloved characters perish or will they prevail in the Hunger Games? The Hunger Games is a compelling young adult novel that will surely appeal to many readers that admire action and adventure with a hint of romance. In my opinion‚ The Hunger Games is an exceptional novel that is dramatic and really fun to read. The author‚ Suzanne Collins‚ does a really
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in Scott Westerfield’s young adult novel Uglies. The book revolves around a futuristic totalitarian state that relies heavily upon technology and one in which individuals are divided into different age groups‚ upon turning twelve children known as Littlies leave their parents homes to live in the dorms of Uglyville where they continue to grow and learn in preparation for the Surge—a procedure that is performed on the sixteenth birthday transforming the ‘ugly’ young adults into Pretties (Westerfield)
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Maggie Becerra Mrs. Pace English 11B: Period 5 30 April 2012 Within The Depths of Nerdfighteria There are numerous authors in the world that live to serve some impact. Specifically upon readers of course‚ where all of their work can be praised eternally. Words among other words get jumbled together and allow imagination to be used freely within the contents of the novels. Now since there are many writers that can be noticed for their lasting contributions‚ there is one novelist that can
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means protecting not only himself‚ but the other five … My Rating: 7.5/10 What I liked/disliked about the book: I have to say‚ I really did enjoy the book and there were times I had trouble putting it down. I’m not normally a big fan of young adult book‚ but this is one that was well done‚ with a very interesting plot. I was happy to see something that wasn’t vampires for once too - I like vampires‚ but it’s starting to become a little boring‚ so it was refreshing to see this lean to a completely
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Name: XXXX 3rd Period AP Lang/ Ms. Catienza Yellow – Student Green – Teacher Argumentative Essay – Neal Gabler To avoid the exposure of entertainment would be difficult. Whether it’s the Hollywood blockbusters‚ the television sitcoms‚ the young adult novels or the music pumping through your speaker‚ entertainment is everywhere‚ serving as the portal to the world around us. Neal Gabler’s assertion that entertainment has the capacity to ruin our society holds some truth‚ but I believe that it
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Word Count: 1051 The Hijab: A form of liberation or a sign of oppression? The hijab‚ worn by Muslim women‚ consists of a veil‚ worn in different ways‚ generally covering the head and exposing either the eyes or the entire face. Over the past decade‚ the hijab has generated controversy around the world. A school in Montreal banned the hijab as a means of adhering to the schools dress code. Feminists argue that the hijab is a sign of oppression that contributes to the inequality that exists between
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