In this captivating book, Abby Johnson’s incredible life is exposed through the brilliant writings of Unplanned. Young Abby Johnson is captivated by helping people, she wants to leave a positive impact on the world, and a company has just offered her a way to help her accomplish this. They promise that they help women, and are trying to make efforts to educate young people about important life decisions. In fact, they do just the opposite, and trick many clients and customers with this promise. Abby, of course, accepts this as a start to her career and life, but quickly falls into the unplanned scene of the company. But, this company encourages women to have only one choice with their unplanned pregnancies. One day, she goes into work as the director of the clinic, and quickly has a wake-up call to the root of what this company stands for and the gruesome nature behind it. Abby realizes that she wants to empower women and give them more than one choice that the company’s clinic gives innocent women. Abby Johnson leaves the clinic and turns to a bright, amazing group that helps women in times of crisis, helping them with correct guidance and support. The one thing about this company is that they don’t accept people peacefully leaving, and making their own life choices. She is quickly sued, but she preservers. She has seen the truth, and can’t go back. She is empowered. She is Abby Johnson. Peace, Locomotion is the sequel to a story about a young orphaned poet being fostered and coming to terms with the death of his parents. In Peace, Locomotion, Lonnie “Locomotion” Collins grows closer to his young sister, who was adopted by a different family. He also learns more about his adoptive mother’s sons. When Lonnie writes to his sister, he stresses the fact that he and Lili, his sister, need to be the "rememberers". He wants to remember his parents and the memories they made together. Although he wants to remember his parents and sister, he begins to forget. He begins to make memories with his new family. I really like this book. It shows how young kids can have strong opinions and can be talented at lots of things. It proves that everyone can get through tough times, just like Lonnie did. I also like that the story is told through letters written by Lonnie to Lili and by Lonnie’s poems. I would give this story a 5/5. Written by Jenny Han Published in 2005 Lara Jean didn’t plan on falling in love. Her and Peter were just pretending, but when another boy comes into the picture her heart goes haywire. Is it possible to love two boys at once? In the sequel To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara goes through heartache, friendship and sisterhood to find who she’s really supposed to be. Can she find a true relationship and still manage to take care of herself in the process? Although I greatly enjoyed the story I would only be able to give it 4 stars out of 5. I would completely recommend the novel to anyone who loves a good story about finding yourself and someone who loves you. Please don’t forget to check out the first novel, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and the last novel in the series, Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Review by Dawson Glogau Welcome to being a Jew in Poland, 1942. Life is good, well, at least until the Nazis show up. Hannah is transported back to this terrible time, but does not know were she is, after being sent to this era. And when she tries to warn the innocent Jews of the village, she was sent to, they all act like she’s going crazy. After trying to warn the Jews in her town countless times, she understands that she too will have to experience the Holocaust, with perfect hindsight. Will Hannah be able to survive under the intense, inhuman conditions of the holocaust? Find out when you read, “The Devil’s Arithmetic.” I would give this book a full 10/10. While it does get extremely intense in some parts, it’s a very good, informational read. This book has a perfect balance between present day and the past, while including the terrible acts of the Holocaust. Please take note before you read this book, that it can get very graphic. Review by Lily Williams When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt, is the story of a 13-year-old boy growing up in a small town called Antler, Oklahoma. It’s mostly just him living his life. His mother is in Nashville trying to start her singing career, his dad is working, raising worms, and trying to make food for the two of them, his best friend's brother is off in Vietnam fighting, a 15-year-old boy in a trailer is parked outside the local ice cream store claiming to be the fattest person in the world, and his crush is dating Antler Junior High’s most eligible bachelor. I think this book is okay. One of the things I don't like about it is how slowly it starts. Nothing compelling happens until around Chapter Nine, which is nearly 100 pages into the book. There are so many events that could be built upon, to make them more interesting. A thirteen-year-old living his life isn’t super engaging because I, and many others, already know what that is like. Author: Eve Bunting Review by Satene Banks On the fateful trip of the Titanic, Barry O’Neil, an Irish boy who lives with his grandparents, gets more than he bargained for. Along with being home sick he also has to deal with the Flynn boys, who have threatened to throw him overboard. Even the Barry’s sister has decided to join the trip. As the story intensifies, we continue to learn more and more about Barry and the Flynn boys until the very end, when the ship sinks. The book is a must read for new historians. With the action and chaos that takes place on the Titanic, Eve Bunting proves that the true story of the Titanic is as sad and true as they get. I would give it a 4 out of 5. Definitely an easy read and hard to put down as you wait for the next plot twist. The President Is Missing By: James Patterson and Bill Clinton Published: June 2018 Reviewed by: Dawson Glogau With a single click of a button, the United States can be destroyed. That’s at least what the president was told. The President is Missing by Clinton and Patterson is a fast-paced work of art. A simple day at the White House quickly turns into a shier moment of terror when the president goes missing. While trying to protect the nation from plunging into anarchy, and trying to keep foreign policy aligned with core beliefs, the president leads the country. The country is at risk of a virus entitled “Dark Ages” that has the potential to wipe out all technology, even hacking into the infrastructure of a microwave. Not only does he have the weight of the US on his shoulders, but he has to have top security at all times, for someone is trying to assassinate him. Meeting with world leaders, arguing with hackers, and going missing, following the president in this novel is quite the adventure. Read the book to find out the fate of America to Dark Ages, and see if the president will be able to keep his cool. I would give this book a 8/10. It has a great plot, and I have found myself staying up late, constantly flipping pages of this book. The only reason why I didn’t give this book a full 10/10 is because it doesn't have much originality. Other than that, this book is quite amazing and I recommend to all. Book: Now You See Her Author: James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge Year Published: 2011 Review by Lily Williams Now You See Her by James Patterson is a story about a woman, Nina, who would do anything to hide her terrifying past, and her previous identity. That includes lying to everyone. One of those secrets includes the identity of a very dangerous serial killer. So when a man is sentenced to death for crimes Nina knows he didn’t commit, she might have to sacrifice her safety and comfortable life to save him. I really like this book. There is tons of backstory and flashbacks that explain everything. It is also just a really interesting story with lots of compelling twists and turns. A person who seems good might turn out to have murdered someone. Every turn makes me want to keep reading, and I really enjoy a story that does that. The only thing I don't enjoy is how many things you have to keep track of. How many different lives a character has lived, or even how many people they have killed. It’s a lot. I would give this a 4.5/5. The amount of things I like about the story definitely overpower the cons. Book: Lock and Key Author: Sarah Dessen Year published: 2009 Review By: Satene Banks When Ruby's mom vanishes, she doesn't seem phased. She takes care of herself. She may be behind on bills, but what do you expect from a 17 year old. When she was discovered she had to go live with her sister. The one that left her to deal with her mom all alone. Now she has her own room, and is going to a good school. Plus there's this cute boy next door. Can she learn to let him in. I would give this 4 out of 5 stars. It was so truthful, and eye opening. Book: All American Girl Author: Meg Cabot Year Published: 2002 Review by: Satene Banks Samantha's the middle child. Her older sister is the most popular girl in highschool, and her younger sister in a certified genoise. When she skips art class she just happens to save the president from assassination. The whole time all she can think is will my parents find out I skipped art class? And worst of all, the president's son may just be in love with her. I would give this 3 stars. It was really pretty good, but it wasn’t challenging at all. I would put it as a fun read. |
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