http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:Young-Adults EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ This is a summer reading list for young adults who want to explore fantasy and imaginative fiction without resorting to the current small handful of blockbusters. This list has some classics that might otherwise be overlooked, and some contemporary books that are just terrific. If you are looking for some really good fiction for the kids to read this summer this list can help. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:11:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Summer-Fantasy-Book-Reading-For-Teens-and-Young-Adults&id=1238461 http://ezinearticles.com/?Summer-Fantasy-Book-Reading-For-Teens-and-Young-Adults&id=1238461 In this Newbery Medal award winner, four sixth grade children, Ethan Potter, Noah Gershom, Julian Singh, and Nadia Diamondstein, create a group they call "The Souls". The main characters are sixth grade students, their teacher Eva Marie Olinski and senior citizens. The story takes place in Epiphany Middle School in upstate New York. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:48:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Critical-Review-of-the-Young-Adults-Book-The-View-From-Saturday&id=1215973 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Critical-Review-of-the-Young-Adults-Book-The-View-From-Saturday&id=1215973 The situations in the book relating to death and divorce may dampen the spirits of a few young people but overall I would say that this is a very good read. The book is 227 pages and relates to boys and girls age 10 and up. The author manages to give a warm and distinctive vision of small town America during one of its most horrific wars. The book is set in 1971 and deals with alienation, acceptance and redemption. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:33:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Critical-Look-at-the-Book-When-Zachary-Beaver-Came-to-Town&id=1214096 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Critical-Look-at-the-Book-When-Zachary-Beaver-Came-to-Town&id=1214096 The person with a strong willpower will always succeed in clearing the examination of life. Never give up, always be ready for the upcoming problems because they will never end. Problems are incessant. I will not compare them with anything because everyone has its own thinking criteria. For instance, for me problems are similar to mathematics, for you it might be your neighbor's pet or it can be increase in the monthly expenditure for someone else. Mon, 19 May 2008 11:50:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Power&id=1169950 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-Power&id=1169950 Peggy MCAllister receives an assignment from school that could lead her to win the Rattletop Award. Each year the winner's name is placed at the top of the list of engraved winner's names on a bronze plaque for the town to see for all time. Peggy is determined that she will have her name on this list, however she makes an unpopular choice for the competition that will involve more work than the other options she was presented with, disappointing her teacher immensely. But something about this name stood out for her and she followed her heart. Wed, 07 May 2008 09:01:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-Search-Of-Molly-Pitcher-by-Linda-Grant-De-Pauw&id=1152748 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-Search-Of-Molly-Pitcher-by-Linda-Grant-De-Pauw&id=1152748 Why would I, a writer myself of much more contemporary works invite a young adult to read a book that was written in 1955? Well, the answer to that question is fairly simple, because it is the kind of book that captures that attention and spirit of a young reader and one whose message, through its fast paced and most intriguing storyline will indeed, captivate the imagination. A book whose beginning, middle and end, will be remembered and whose subtle message not forgotten. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:28:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-Adult-Book-Review-Looking-for-a-Good-Book-Got-One-for-You!&id=1113295 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-Adult-Book-Review-Looking-for-a-Good-Book-Got-One-for-You!&id=1113295 Being A Happy Teen, by Andrew Matthews, is a must read for every teenager. The complex issues of life are explained through stories and linked by intuitive illustrations that nail the messages down. Matthews apprehends the inner nature of todays young people and makes learning about life fun with his wit and humor. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:12:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Raising-a-Happy-Teen?&id=1105771 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Raising-a-Happy-Teen?&id=1105771 Copyright 2008 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.