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/ As a children's writing instructor myself, it's not every day that I get writing tips from an eight-year old, especially GOOD writing tips. But I just finished reading FLYING FINGERS: MASTER THE TOOLS OF LEARNING THROUGH THE JOY OF WRITING, which includes tips, stories, and writing activities from its author, Adora Svitak... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:33:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-FLYING-FINGERS-Writing-Tips-and-Advice-From-a-Child-Writer&id=135252 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-FLYING-FINGERS-Writing-Tips-and-Advice-From-a-Child-Writer&id=135252 Nothing can put you in the holiday spirit like curling up by the fire with a steaming cup of hot chocolate and a Christmas book in hand. And these three YA holiday novels are perfect for doing just that: Dancing Through the Snow, When Santa Fell to Earth, and Peiling and the Chicken-fried Christmas. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:50:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christmas-Books-For-Young-Adults&id=3217707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Christmas-Books-For-Young-Adults&id=3217707 Fourteen-year-old Krista McKinley faces a situation like many teens do when she leaves behind Catholic parochial school in Ohio and gets enrolled at Crestmount High, in California: she has questions about her own sexual identity and role. Handled sensitively, Torn, the debut novel by Amber Lehman, is about Krista's questioning whether she wants to take her friendship with her best friend, Carrie, to a different level. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Time-For-Decisions-Awakening-Sexual-Identities&id=3209759 http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Time-For-Decisions-Awakening-Sexual-Identities&id=3209759 This is my own personal review of the Twilight audio book. My daughter, who is twelve years old, is a big Twilight fan and desperately wanted me to read the Twilight books. Normally this is not the type of book I would personally read, but I wanted to share this experience with my daughter, and was secretly quite curious to find out just what was so engaging about the book. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:21:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Audio-Book&id=3081851 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Audio-Book&id=3081851 With the world of Bakugan books children can learn about the show while also learning valuable skills. Learn more about two titles in particular which are great for youngsters! Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:02:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bakugan-Battle-Brawlers-Book-Titles&id=2880194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bakugan-Battle-Brawlers-Book-Titles&id=2880194 The Twilight series is four novels focused on the vampire fantasy/romance genre. These novels were written by the American author Stephenie Meyer. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:53:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Twilight-Series-Explained&id=2798547 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Twilight-Series-Explained&id=2798547 Fans of Stephenie Meyer and P.C. Cast will enjoy Stargazer, the second book in Claudia Gray's young adult series. The gothic vampire romance has a likable cast and Gray deftly portrays teenage angst in the heroine as she tells the story in first person. It brings some cleverly plotted twists to a genre that seems flooded with teenage vampires. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:04:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stargazer-Evernight-Book-2-by-Claudia-Gray&id=2819832 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stargazer-Evernight-Book-2-by-Claudia-Gray&id=2819832 Evernight - Book 1 by Claudia Gray is the first in a series that will please fans of teenage vampire romance. Although the premise seems similar to other books that use a school for the setting, Gray's characters each have their own unique tales. And Bianca, the heroine, tells them in first person narration. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:33:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evernight-Book-1-by-Claudia-Gray&id=2817683 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evernight-Book-1-by-Claudia-Gray&id=2817683 Nightsweats in Bigelow Hollow, written by M.J. Claire, is the first in an engaging new fantasy series for young adults. Realistic themes of family, love and animal cruelty run throughout this tale of personal growth and magical adventure. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:06:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nightsweats-in-Bigelow-Hollow-by-MJ-Claire&id=2801188 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nightsweats-in-Bigelow-Hollow-by-MJ-Claire&id=2801188 The three of them wanted a summer job, all for different reasons, but for Toby Magill, Annabel and Strobe, it meant that they applied to make pizza at a new place called Killer Pizza. Toby was the only one that was really interested in making pizza, since he hoped to become a chef one day in the future. Well, they got a job...but it was much more than making pizza! Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:53:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Killer-Pizza-Hold-the-Monsters!&id=2758281 http://ezinearticles.com/?Killer-Pizza-Hold-the-Monsters!&id=2758281 Master horror writer Stephen King, in a recent interview said: "Both Rowling and Meyer, they're speaking directly to young people... The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can't write worth a darn. She's not very good." Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:27:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stephen-King-Writes-Stephenie-Meyer-Types&id=2706773 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stephen-King-Writes-Stephenie-Meyer-Types&id=2706773 I'm reading the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead and I think I like the second book even better than the first. I loved "Vampire Academy" but she really outdid herself with "Frostbite." These young adult paranormal stories will definitely please the over thirty crowd as well as teens. The story picks up shortly after the first book. It has the same great characters and a few new ones. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:29:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Frostbite-Vampire-Academy-Book-2-by-Richelle-Mead&id=2605007 http://ezinearticles.com/?Frostbite-Vampire-Academy-Book-2-by-Richelle-Mead&id=2605007 "Marked," the first book in the "House of Night" series reeled me in, hook, line and sinker. I loved it. I was anxious to read "Betrayed" and hoped it would be just as good. I wasn't disappointed. P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast created an awesome follow up that starts right where "Marked" leaves off. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:25:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Betrayed-House-of-Night-Book-2-by-PC-Cast-and-Kristin-Cast&id=2586671 http://ezinearticles.com/?Betrayed-House-of-Night-Book-2-by-PC-Cast-and-Kristin-Cast&id=2586671 For me "Twilight" didn't live up to the hype. I guess I'm in the minority on this one. It just didn't do it for me. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:44:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Why-I-Dont-Feel-the-Love&id=2530404 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Why-I-Dont-Feel-the-Love&id=2530404 "The Ultimate Alternative" vividly illustrates the devastation of meaningful relationships brought about by illicit lapses into "out of control" choices driven by lust. Richard Watkins uses fiction as a platform to demonstrate the danger and downfall of sexual addictions in the lives of otherwise successful, outwardly well adjusted people. The novel highlights the lives of Isaac, Jasmine, Derek, and Monica in a fast moving drama of flirtation, sexual affairs, deceit, unfaithfulness, and adultery. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:26:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ultimate-Alternative-When-One-Chooses-Lust-Over-Love-by-Richard-Watkins&id=2503192 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ultimate-Alternative-When-One-Chooses-Lust-Over-Love-by-Richard-Watkins&id=2503192 I may not be a young adult but "Vampire Academy" is a book I could definitely sink my teeth into. It's the first in a series by Richelle Mead. The author puts a new and unique spin on the vampire legends of old. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:31:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vampire-Academy-by-Richelle-Mead&id=2496788 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vampire-Academy-by-Richelle-Mead&id=2496788 Treasure Island is Robert Louis Stevenson's first real success that has maintained it's position as one of the greatest classics of the world from generation to another. I have written a honest review about it. Warning: the plot is shortly revealed. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:31:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Treasure-Island-by-Robert-Louis-Stevenson&id=2483022 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Treasure-Island-by-Robert-Louis-Stevenson&id=2483022 P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, mother and daughter, have written a delightful vampyre story aimed at teens. But "Marked: A House of Night Novel" is a book that can be enjoyed by all ages. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Marked-A-House-of-Night-Novel-by-PC-Cast-and-Kristin-Cast&id=2485601 http://ezinearticles.com/?Marked-A-House-of-Night-Novel-by-PC-Cast-and-Kristin-Cast&id=2485601 The love of a human and a vampire. What brings them together and who keeps them apart? Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:25:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Love&id=2429491 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Love&id=2429491 A great book filled with thrill and suspense. Cassie Logan and her family's struggle being colored. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:32:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-View-on-the-Book-Roll-of-Thunder-Hear-My-Cry-by-Mildred-D.-Taylor&id=2400042 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-View-on-the-Book-Roll-of-Thunder-Hear-My-Cry-by-Mildred-D.-Taylor&id=2400042 Edward has told Bella that it is dangerous for them to have a relationship. The attraction is just too strong, and neither one can control the unrelenting impulses to be with the other, even though they both know it is putting Bella's life in danger. Thu, 28 May 2009 13:35:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Book-Review&id=2364447 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-Book-Review&id=2364447 As an owner of a teen job board and teen resume writing service, I am always interested in reading new books about jobs for teens. I just finished reading "Summer Jobs in the US" by Petersons. I have read many books that were published by Petersons so my expectations were very high, I am happy to report that I was very impressed with this resource. Thu, 21 May 2009 09:59:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Summer-Jobs-in-the-US-Book-Review&id=2367218 http://ezinearticles.com/?Summer-Jobs-in-the-US-Book-Review&id=2367218 This book review is for Neil Gaiman's 2008 book, The Graveyard Book which won the Newbery Award. The book has also been nominated for the Hugo Award. Wed, 20 May 2009 13:35:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-of-the-Graveyard-Book-by-Neil-Gaiman&id=2358434 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-of-the-Graveyard-Book-by-Neil-Gaiman&id=2358434 Looking for a great book that will teach your young adult or teen about the Navajo Culture and the history of the American Indians as the rest of us came to settle upon this land? Well, boy have I got a great book idea for you: "Laughing Boy" by Oliver La Farge; Signet Classic Series for Young Adults. New American Library; New York, NY. Mon, 04 May 2009 12:58:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-Adult-Book-Review-Learn-About-the-Past-Culture-of-Our-American-Indians&id=2294220 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-Adult-Book-Review-Learn-About-the-Past-Culture-of-Our-American-Indians&id=2294220 As young people we dream of finding a buried treasure or discovering something, and so a young adults book is wise to use such desires to thrust their mystery and intrigue into a genre that kids and young adults will read. What if I told you that I found such a book that was of interest and certainly worth reading for a young adult or teen? Mon, 04 May 2009 12:56:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-Adults-Book-Review-Finding-Treasure&id=2294180 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-Adults-Book-Review-Finding-Treasure&id=2294180 The sinking of the Titanic was a horrific ending and tragedy to such a fairy tale cruise, we all know the story, but what if it had a happy ending, yet you still felt like you were there? What if the main characters were blended with the historical account of that fateful voyage? Wouldn't that make a great book for kids? Well, guess what, that book exists: Mon, 04 May 2009 12:22:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Book-For-Teens-Saved-From-the-Titanic&id=2294100 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Book-For-Teens-Saved-From-the-Titanic&id=2294100 This is a book that is a fast paced adventure as well as having a good story within. While there is still the background of global warming, it isn't the main focus of this entry as it was in the last book. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and the flock in the water. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:32:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-the-Ride-With-the-Newest-Addition!-MAX-(Maximum-Ride-Series-5)-By-James-Patterson-A-Review&id=2244652 http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-the-Ride-With-the-Newest-Addition!-MAX-(Maximum-Ride-Series-5)-By-James-Patterson-A-Review&id=2244652 Kelsey Markus meets Josh Miller in a rather amazing way. She doesn't know at first that Josh has a secret but it doesn't take her long to suspect something! Comic book hero Captain Major's sidekick, Mascot, is really Josh Miller, or so Josh thinks. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:59:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mascot-to-the-Rescue!-By-Peter-David-A-Review&id=2244433 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mascot-to-the-Rescue!-By-Peter-David-A-Review&id=2244433 DIARY OF A CHAV is yet the next in a line of teen novels by Grace Dent about Shiraz Bailey Wood. Shiraz, who is 16, does not like being called a chav especially since she can't help it in that her family isn't well off. She has dreams and wants more than the life her parents have and many of her friends at school are headed for. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:38:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?DIARY-OF-a-CHAV-by-Grace-Dent-A-Review-and-I-Didnt-Know-What-a-Chav-Was-Either!&id=2244061 http://ezinearticles.com/?DIARY-OF-a-CHAV-by-Grace-Dent-A-Review-and-I-Didnt-Know-What-a-Chav-Was-Either!&id=2244061 Author Susan Patron, winner of the 2007 John Newbery Medal for children's literature and her story of THE HIGHER POWER OF LUCKY, has written a sequel in what Ms. Patron says will be a trilogy eventually as she works on the third book in this charming series. Meanwhile, in this second book, LUCKY BREAKS, we find our main character Lucky, almost 11 years old, is looking for more adventure in Hard Pan, California, and for a new best girl friend. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:32:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Susan-Patrons-Lucky-Breaks-Isnt-Just-Luck-But-Great-Writing!&id=2211784 http://ezinearticles.com/?Susan-Patrons-Lucky-Breaks-Isnt-Just-Luck-But-Great-Writing!&id=2211784 Mike Toy has a knack for turning a serious subject and a light humor to create a book on dating into an adventure in fun and laughter. In "Peanut Butter & Jelly" he converts amusing circumstances into dating guidelines, practical tips, and thought provoking spiritual applications. He provides pointers on finding true love, important qualities to look for, and things to avoid. The text is enhanced with attention getting quips and meaningful stories of real life people which illustrate important issues in giving love a Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:57:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Peanut-Butter-and-Jelly-by-Mike-Toy-and-Audrey-Jung&id=2210530 http://ezinearticles.com/?Peanut-Butter-and-Jelly-by-Mike-Toy-and-Audrey-Jung&id=2210530 I just finished reading the "Motley Fools Investment Guide for Teens." As the owner of a teen jobs website and father of two teenagers, I like to stay current on the latest teen help books. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:56:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Motley-Fools-Investment-Guide-For-Teens&id=2176919 http://ezinearticles.com/?Motley-Fools-Investment-Guide-For-Teens&id=2176919 A memorable mix of historical fiction with a trace of enchanting fantasy as Hesse introduces this immigrant tale to her fans all over. Learn more about a time when our ancestors migrated to this country and settled in that magical place in New York known as Brooklyn. For those of us who know the area, the allure and magnificence of Coney Island and the wonderful Brooklyn Bridge will never cease to exist but rather be enhanced and remembered by reading this wonderful story! For young and older readers as well. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:13:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Karen-Hesse-Is-Back-With-Brooklyn-Bridge!&id=2159252 http://ezinearticles.com/?Karen-Hesse-Is-Back-With-Brooklyn-Bridge!&id=2159252 I just finished reading "From Boomer to Blogger: Success Strategies Across Generations" by Misti Burmeister. As the owner of a job board that caters to teens and college students, I am always looking for new books to read in this niche. I was very impressed with this offering as it covers the topic in a unique and refreshing way. As the title suggests, this book is about dealing with different generations in the workforce setting. I have worked with many different types of people from a variety of different backgrounds and ages and there are some real differences in how they communicate. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:03:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?From-Boomers-to-Bloggers-Book-Review&id=2138157 http://ezinearticles.com/?From-Boomers-to-Bloggers-Book-Review&id=2138157 I just finished reading "The College Students Step-by-Sep Guide to Landing a Job" by Michael Krush. As the owner of a teen jobs website and entry level resume writing firm, I try to read every book I can about the teen job scene. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:45:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-College-Students-Guide-to-Landing-a-Job-Book-Review&id=2124451 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-College-Students-Guide-to-Landing-a-Job-Book-Review&id=2124451 This book is an introspective and gritty tale of a sheltered middle class boy finding himself in an exclusive and highly competitive high school situated in a dangerous inner city neighborhood in the late 1960s. Although a work of fiction, the story is based on real people, places and events and depicts the freedom and responsibility that accompanies a young adult's transformation from adolescence to adulthood. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:39:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-the-Balls-of-My-Feet&id=2080382 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-the-Balls-of-My-Feet&id=2080382 I just finished reading "Teen Works: Four Teens Tell All: A Guide For Finding Jobs" by Noreen E. Messina. I am heavily involved in the teen job industry as the owner of a teen job board and as such I try to read as many books on the subject as I can. My initial thought when I first pick up this book was, not another one. It seems like this is a very saturated niche. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised and found the book to be very informative and entertaining. In fact, it is one of the best books that I have read on this topic. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:30:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Works-Four-Teens-Tell-All-A-Guide-For-Finding-Jobs-Book-Review&id=1999841 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Works-Four-Teens-Tell-All-A-Guide-For-Finding-Jobs-Book-Review&id=1999841 I just finished reading "What color is your parachute for teens" by Richard Nelson Bolles. As a career counselor and owner of a teen job board, I have ready almost every book available in the teen jobs category. I had really high expectations for this book based on the huge success of the "What color is your parachute" franchise. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:51:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Color-is-Your-Parachute-For-Teens-Book-Review&id=1971759 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Color-is-Your-Parachute-For-Teens-Book-Review&id=1971759 I just finished reading "Get Real: Helping Teens find their Future" by Kenneth Carter Gray. I run a teen jobs website and I have read many books related to teen jobs and career exploration for teens. It is my opinion that this book is the very best in the career guidance category. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:42:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-Real-Helping-Teens-Find-Their-Future-Book-Review&id=1965334 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-Real-Helping-Teens-Find-Their-Future-Book-Review&id=1965334 An excellent young readers book written by a daughter that really loves her dad. I can relate from her story how extensive that love is when I compare it to my own dad and how great he was for me all through his life. Meghan tells about her dad's birth in Panama, his young life when he was a fighter and not a "go along with" person. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:58:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-Dad,-John-McCain-Written-by-Meghan-McCain&id=1978628 http://ezinearticles.com/?My-Dad,-John-McCain-Written-by-Meghan-McCain&id=1978628 I just finished reading "Summer Jobs Worldwide" by Vacation Work Publishing. As the owner of an online job board that focuses on summer jobs for teens, I have read dozens of books about summer jobs and teen jobs. I can honestly say that this is one of the top books in this category. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:21:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Summer-Jobs-Worldwide-Book-Review&id=1958426 http://ezinearticles.com/?Summer-Jobs-Worldwide-Book-Review&id=1958426 I just finished reading the book "Teen Guide Job Search" by Donald Wilkes and Viola Hamilton-Wilkes. I am deeply involved in the teen job scene as the owner of a teen jobs website and resume writing company for teens and as such I read quite a fey books on the topic. This book is a ten step guide that will help teens in their job search. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:08:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Guide-Job-Search-Book-Review&id=1949024 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Guide-Job-Search-Book-Review&id=1949024 I just finished reading " Ideas for teens in information technology" by Diane Lindsey Reeves. As the owner of a website that focuses on teen jobs I am well read on the subject. This book is part of a series of books regarding specific career paths that teens can explore. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:05:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ideas-For-Teens-in-Information-Technology-Book-Review&id=1941715 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ideas-For-Teens-in-Information-Technology-Book-Review&id=1941715 I just finished reading "A Teens Guide to Finding a Job" by Naomi Vernon. As the owner of a job board that focuses on teen employment, I read at least a dozen books a month of the topic of teen jobs. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:30:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teens-Guide-to-Finding-a-Job-Book-Review&id=1937810 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teens-Guide-to-Finding-a-Job-Book-Review&id=1937810 I just finished reading the book "Teens and the Job Game" by Beverly Sloma. As the CEO of a teen job site, I frequently read books on the topic of getting your first job. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:03:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Teens-and-the-Job-Game&id=1937027 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Teens-and-the-Job-Game&id=1937027 The Hunger Games, a science fiction novel by bestselling author, Suzanne Collins, was published on September 14, 2008. It has already become the hot book for teens, having received great reviews and even better word of mouth buzz. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:52:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Hunger-Games-YA-Book-Series-Will-This-Become-the-Next-Harry-Potter-Or-Twilight?&id=1918093 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Hunger-Games-YA-Book-Series-Will-This-Become-the-Next-Harry-Potter-Or-Twilight?&id=1918093 I just finished reading the book "Delaying the Real World" by Coleen Kinder. As a CEO of a teen jobs website and a professional career consultant, I read about 10 career related books per week. Some are good but most are bad. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Delay-the-Real-World&id=1916194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Delay-the-Real-World&id=1916194 I just finished reading, "Teen Dream Jobs : How to find the job you really want now!" by Nora E. Coon. I must say that I was not overly impressed with the content of the book. As the title suggests, the book is about helping teens find jobs. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:09:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Teen-Dream-Jobs-How-to-Find-the-Job-You-Really-Want-Now&id=1872493 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Teen-Dream-Jobs-How-to-Find-the-Job-You-Really-Want-Now&id=1872493 "Fab Girls Guide to Friendship Hardship," by Phoebe Kitanidis, is filled with great information for middle-school girls, such as how to tell the difference between good and bad friends, how to be the best friend you can be, how to meet new people, and how to find the friendships you truly deserve. Creative quizzes and sidebars make for fun and easy reading so that girls feel like they're chatting with a friend, not reading a lecture. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:02:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Fab-Girls-Guide-to-Friendship-Hardship,-by-Phoebe-Kitanidis&id=1830449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Fab-Girls-Guide-to-Friendship-Hardship,-by-Phoebe-Kitanidis&id=1830449 If emotionally charged stories portraying love, selfishness, betrayal, female foeticide, or even immortality of the soul have ever moved you to know what lies ahead, the shape of things to come, here is a book that will tease your most fertile imagination. You could say it is a thematic production of feminine reactions to occurrences in the ordinary course of living. A truly unforgettable and un-put-down-able book from start to finish. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:08:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Shades-of-Green&id=1801031 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Shades-of-Green&id=1801031 A good book is one that you can't wait to get back to, and when you are finished, you wish there was more. This book is well written, with a well thought out plot. It is easy to read and yet deep enough that you find yourself reading it again in order to understand the full meaning and depth. Attention Harry Potter fans - here is a new series for you! Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:37:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Call-of-the-Tree-by-Darryl-Markowitz&id=1768199 http://ezinearticles.com/?Call-of-the-Tree-by-Darryl-Markowitz&id=1768199 This is the age-old story of good vs. evil, without the "religion." Youth of any age can appreciate the exceptionally well laid out plot, which makes putting this book down very difficult indeed. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:32:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Sacrificial-Wood-Book-Two-in-the-Faithwalker-Series-by-Darryl-Markowitz&id=1768222 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Sacrificial-Wood-Book-Two-in-the-Faithwalker-Series-by-Darryl-Markowitz&id=1768222 Marjane Satrapi's engrossing, poignant, and sometimes hilarious "graphic memoir" Persepolis (2003) is further proof that the graphic novel itself has come a long way since the days of Superman, Batman, Hellboy, and those other superheroes we idolize in our popular culture. However, I believe young adults will find Satrapi's memoir of growing up during the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, and the bloody Iraq-Iran War that followed, no less appealing than the flashy comics they normally read during their spare time, and for a few very good reasons. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:15:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Provocative-Essay-on-Marjane-Satrapis-Universally-Acclaimed-Persepolis-For-Confused-Teens&id=1761589 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Provocative-Essay-on-Marjane-Satrapis-Universally-Acclaimed-Persepolis-For-Confused-Teens&id=1761589 Marcelo's father wants his 17 year old son to learn about the real world by working the summer in the mailroom of his law firm. What Marcelo learns is about hate, greed and corruption and he must decide how to respond to all of these new feelings! A memorable book with a character like no other! Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:54:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Marcelo-in-the-Real-World-This-Young-Adult-Drama-Has-Much-to-Say-to-Adults-As-Well!&id=1724845 http://ezinearticles.com/?Marcelo-in-the-Real-World-This-Young-Adult-Drama-Has-Much-to-Say-to-Adults-As-Well!&id=1724845 Janusz Korczak, a Jewish-Polish educator was a radio star, offering advice to parents on how to raise their children. He then started children's orphanages in Warsaw, bu after the Nazis invaded Poland, Korczak and his children were sent to a ghetto and then to their deaths in an extermination camp. This classic children's book tells that story. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:33:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Father-to-Orphans&id=1608322 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Father-to-Orphans&id=1608322 What will happen after the Harry Potter series - Fans: take note, all is not lost! JK Rowling has indicated she WILL continue writing - read on to find out the specifics... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:01:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?JK-Rowlings-Future-Writing-Career-An-Exhaustive-Analysis-For-Those-Who-Care&id=1599428 http://ezinearticles.com/?JK-Rowlings-Future-Writing-Career-An-Exhaustive-Analysis-For-Those-Who-Care&id=1599428 Christopher Paolini's book "Eldest" is definitely a step up from his first work, "Eragon." Paolini's writing became much more cohesive and flowing, the world of Alagaesia became more detailed, his characters became more full, and he was able to expand on the parts of his story that make his ideas original. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:17:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Eldest-by-Christopher-Paolini&id=1590802 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Eldest-by-Christopher-Paolini&id=1590802 Most all young boys and men love sports and they really do not like to spend all day reading, as they would rather be out being boys, doing what young people do, playing sports. Still, we as parents realize that we must get them to sit and read if they are to grow up and become successful in the world. It is hard to find such a book that will pique their curiosity or one they will start, read to the end and complete. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:30:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Perfect-Book-For-a-Young-Man&id=1592756 http://ezinearticles.com/?Perfect-Book-For-a-Young-Man&id=1592756 The Call to Shakabaz - by Amy Wachspress - is a youth or "tween" fantasy adventure tale involving four unsuspecting youth (aging 10-14) and a family secret. Written with humor and tasteful exploration into alternative lifestyles and different colors of skin. Amy is well educated in English, Literature and Drama. Her aim with this book was to introduce acceptance of multi-cultural children. She wanted to inspire the idea of finding peaceful solutions to conflict. African-American children in particular will enjoy seeing themselves reflected as heroes in this tale. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:31:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Call-to-Shakabaz&id=549834 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Call-to-Shakabaz&id=549834 This is one book that I would have cherished as a little girl. The Bubblegum Babes' Guide to Sixth Grade is the first in a series designed for young people growing up in today's fast-paced and high-pressure world. Doreen Lewis wrote it so that each chapter can be read as a complete story on its own - perfect for pre-teens that like to read small sections at a time. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:36:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bubblegum-Babes-Guide-to-Sixth-Grade-Review&id=64658 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bubblegum-Babes-Guide-to-Sixth-Grade-Review&id=64658 Carrie Hugus was only thirteen when she found her father in the garage after he gassed himself. Instantly, she asked herself why she hadn't known to stop him, why did it happen to her father, and what could she have done differently? For years she lived with guilt, shame, confusion and an obsession with why. In "Crossing 13: Memoir of a Father's Suicide," Carrie relives the experience, writing in the voice of her thirteen-year old self, but also with the perspective of an adult looking back. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:13:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Crossing-13-Memoir-of-a-Fathers-Suicide-by-Carrie-Stark-Hugus-Book-Review&id=1581228 http://ezinearticles.com/?Crossing-13-Memoir-of-a-Fathers-Suicide-by-Carrie-Stark-Hugus-Book-Review&id=1581228 Peer pressure. Substance abuse. Broken family dynamics. Failed sexual and romantic relationships. Automobile accidents. Not knowing what to do with the rest of your life after high school. All of these are the perfect ingredients for suicide's prominent role in realistic young adult literature. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Suicide-in-Young-Adult-Literature-How-Safe-is-It?&id=1549195 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Suicide-in-Young-Adult-Literature-How-Safe-is-It?&id=1549195 So, often young people are so caught up in emotion that they fail to recognize the long-term picture, of course, this allows them to get caught up in the moment and really live their lives to the full extreme. The pain and sorrow, joy and laughter, love and lust are all wrapped up in a huge ball that consumes them. Indeed, they should be aware of more prudent possibilities, choices and decisions, but to explain them is pearls to swine at that point because there are over riding factors that 'we' just cannot understand. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:22:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-People-and-the-Cycle-of-Life&id=1532652 http://ezinearticles.com/?Young-People-and-the-Cycle-of-Life&id=1532652 The Twilight book series has been a major hit! Everyone can't stop talking about the amazing author Stephenie Meyer and her 4 books that have struck the girl world like a tornado! Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:27:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Twilight-Series-by-Stephenie-Meyer&id=1431069 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Twilight-Series-by-Stephenie-Meyer&id=1431069 The Twilight book series has been a major hit! Everyone can't stop talking about the amazing author Stephenie Meyer and her 4 books that have struck girl world like a tornado! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:05:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Twilight-Series-by-Stephenie-Meyer&id=1431069 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Twilight-Series-by-Stephenie-Meyer&id=1431069 Sam Davis is a twelve-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. His father has abandoned him. His mother is too absorbed in her new boyfriend to pay attention to Sam. The boy appears to have little reason to live, but Sam reads about Winston Churchill, who inspires him never to give up, and he watches the basketball court from his window, wishing he could play. These interests set the foundation for change in Sam's life. "Window Boy" by Andrea White is an inspirational story that will teach children how to be understanding toward others with disabilities. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:14:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Window-Boy-by-Andrea-White-Book-Review&id=1427445 http://ezinearticles.com/?Window-Boy-by-Andrea-White-Book-Review&id=1427445 As a children's writing instructor myself, it's not every day that I get writing tips from an eight-year old, especially GOOD writing tips. But I just finished reading FLYING FINGERS: MASTER THE TOOLS OF LEARNING THROUGH THE JOY OF WRITING, which includes tips, stories, and writing activities from its author, Adora Svitak... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:44:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-FLYING-FINGERS-Writing-Tips-and-Advice-From-a-Child-Writer&id=135252 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-FLYING-FINGERS-Writing-Tips-and-Advice-From-a-Child-Writer&id=135252 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 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.