Book Beat Reviews

Holes by Louis Sachar My name is Rya. I am in middle school and I enjoy reading, writing, swimming, and backpacking. Stanley Yelnats always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. According to his father and grandfather, it is because of his “no good, dirty rotten, pig-stealing, great-great grandfather.” After that grandfather forgot an important promise, he and all of his descendants became cursed for eternity. One instance of Stanley unintentionally doing something wrong is … [Read more...] about Holes

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Review by Oliver The Catcher in the Rye is a first person young adult realistic fiction, about a young adult who loses his purpose in life. The second book by one of the most well renowned authors, J.D Salinger. Famous American author of the 20th century. The Catcher in the Rye focuses on a young 16 year old boy named Holden Caulfield. Struggling with life in prep school, due to Holden’s lack of ambition for school, Holden finds out … [Read more...] about The Catcher in the Rye

Unbroken (Young Reader’s Edition) by Laura Hillenbrand Whit is an 8th grader living in Ketchum, Idaho. He enjoys skiing, playing hockey, and reading. Unbroken is based on real people and events that took place during WWII. It is an exciting and interesting book that provides a portal into the life of Louis Zamperini, a champion runner and war hero. As a young boy in California, Louis was breaking into houses, stealing, fighting, and running from the police. All of his younger … [Read more...] about Unbroken (Young Reader’s Edition)

The Art of War by Sun Tzu Review by Oliver The Art of War may be one of the greatest classics of all time. Whether you’re a fan of philosophy, a classics reader, or just need something to read while you’re locked up in quarantine, The Art of War is for you. Originally written by Chinese war general Sun Tzu, The Art of War has been morphed and re-imagined multiple times since its original publishing in 500 B.C; yet it still holds its original messages and meanings. … [Read more...] about The Art of War

Stranger Than Fanfiction by Chris Colfer Review by Ella; dreamer, ski racer, writer, and rock climber. Ella lives in SV, Idaho with her mom, dad, cat, dog, gecko, and fish. High school graduates Mo, Topher, Sam, and Joey embark on a journey where they find themselves and learn how to accept their findings. Along with them is Cash Carter, the 22-year-old star of the hit-show Wiz Kids. The Wizzers (what fans of Wiz Kids call themselves) soon discover that Cash is definitely not the character … [Read more...] about Stranger Than Fanfiction

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Review by Ella; dreamer, ski racer, writer, and rock climber. Ella lives in SV, Idaho with her mom, dad, cat, dog, gecko, and fish. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is about Katniss Everdeen, a girl who lives in District 12 of Panem. Panem is the society that rises after the fall of North America. There are 12 districts whose people barely have enough to eat and are mistreated by peacekeepers, basically Panem’s police. Then there is the … [Read more...] about The Hunger Games