Teen Reviews
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Jane Eyre

July 31, 2009

I loved this book from the start. I’m sure that the young Jane Eyre must have reminded many people of their younger selves. The message of equality, especially for women to men, was strong throughout the whole novel. The symbolism was probably the most powerful at the end, when jane and Mr. Rockchester are finally [...]

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

August 21, 2008

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What can I say? Artemis Fowl books are amazing. Artemis Fowl is only twelve years old, but has the highest ranking IQ in Europe. With some help from his big bodyguard, Butler, he manages to kidnap a fairy and keep the ransom, both things never having been [...]

Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley

August 21, 2008

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My first reaction to this book was that it was poorly written. Once I got past that it grew on me, which may be due to my long stretch of Jodi Picoult and fantasy deprivation. Anyway, it is about a boy named Jake who lives on one of [...]

Seeker

December 7, 2007

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Wildman, Morning Star, and Seeker, three very different teens, join together to fight a powerful weapon destined to destroy the Nomana.  Thought he Nomana rejected all 3, they are still devoted to its cause and will face grave perils, be reunited w/long lost loved ones and find themselves [...]