Summer Of Lost Things by Chantele Sedgwick book review

J.

Grade: 10

Author: Chantele Sedgwick; The
Summer Of Lost Things

Rating: 5/5

                The
Summer of Lost Things, by Chantele Sedgwick, is a heartwarming story geared towards teenagers. The
book begins as Lucy, a seventeen-year-old, is in the process of moving into her house in Oregon with her mother, Ana. The duo had to return to Ana’s birthplace from their neighborhood in Wyoming because of a significant issue regarding Lucy’s father. Mr.Nelson
went to jail for 15 years after getting into a horrific experience with drugs and killing a young couple in a car accident. Permanently scarred from this, Lucy and her mom moved to Oregon in order to start fresh. As Lucy settled in, she worried about finding
friends and happiness as she left her former friend group behind. Luckily, she meets a sweet group of teenagers in her new town that immediately help her find and love activities that she never would have found interest in before. While going through the toughest
years of her life, Lucy learned how to feel okay again with Mira, Jack, and several other members of her new group of friends as they brought her out of her shell. During this time, Lucy was also placed into situations that she would like to forget, so she
relied on family and her own thoughts to determine how to solve conflicts and save relationships with people. Teenagers who enjoy reading fiction novels that involve romance will like this story, as it keeps readers intrigued and attached to the pages in order
to find out what happens next. Sedgwick uses narrative writing with descriptive language in order to tell the story effectively in this book, while creating images in readers’ minds of every event in the plot. 

No Slam Dunk by Mike Lupica

Teen Book Review by G4 (7th Grade)

“No Slam Dunk” is a very good novel, with many thought-provoking moments.  It is told from the point of view of Wes, who is a 13-year old basketball player.  He is very considerate and always tries to be a team player, passing the ball to less able kids.



When the long-anticipated basketball season starts, Wes’s friend, Danilo “Dinero” Rey, wants to hold the spotlight and the ball, even if it costs the Hawks the game.  But, Wes disagrees with Dinero, and he wants the games to be a team effort.  This causes a feud between the two.



Meanwhile, Wes has his own issues at home, too.  His father is in the military, so he doesn’t have time to go to Wes’s games.  When he does have time, though, he does some crazy things.  Read the book to find out what he does!



Wes and his teammates share a tight bond, and they work very hard to get to the championship in the basketball tournament.  The coach creates a fun atmosphere with them, and encourages them to have lots of fun.



I recommend this book to teens because they can relate to it, as many teens play sports and have experienced a similar feeling as Wes.  Also, many teens have parents in the military, and they can feel the same way as Wes.



I rate this book 5/5 stars because it is realistically written, and it shows many feelings teens have.  The author uses the type of language that teens use, which makes it easier for them to get into the book.

Community Service for A Visit from the Guide Dog Foundation/America's VetDogs Friday, July 12, 2-3pm

Please remember to bring in an item from their approved list.

We gratefully accept donations of the following: 

Kong^® Extreme Rubber Toys- Black – Large, XL, XXL

 Nylabone^® Dura Chew, Big Chews, Galileo Chew Toys: Single-molded bones- “Wolf” or “Souper” sized

 “All” brand- liquid laundry detergent only

 Clear shipping tape in dispensers and refills

 “Command” Utility Hooks-medium-sized

         Dish Sponges with scrubber side

 Gently Used, Clean Bath Towels-any color

 Gently Used, Clean Fabric or New Material minimum size- 2’ x 3’

 Gently Used, Clean Baby Blankets or Fleece Blankets

 Gift cards-Panera, Starbucks or Target for guide dog students on class

 Lint rollers-“Scotch Brite” brand

 Metal keys, key chains, leash clips                                                               

 New white bath towels for student use on class

 New/gently used hoses, cones, large plastic kid toys, signs, caution tape

 Paper Towels Rolls         & Poop pick-up bags in rolls & dispensers

 Sharpie Permanent Markers & Pens-blue & black preferred

 White Vinegar

 “Wite-Out” Liquid and Correction tape

 “Ziploc” 1 & 2 Gallon-size slider bags

We appreciate your donations, however we cannot accept the following items:

NO Bully Sticks                       NO Dog Food                NO Dog Treats              NO Comforters with stuffing         

NO Edible Nylabones               NO Frisbees                  NO Gummy bones         NO Homemade Dog Treats  

NO Rawhide of any kind          NO Shoes/Socks           NO Sticks                     NO Stuffed animals for children                      

 Please note: Items not utilized are donated to local shelters. Donations accepted at our Boarding Kennel Reception Desk daily from 10 AM - 4 PM.

 If shipping, please send Attn: Volunteer Services, 371 East Jericho Tpke, Smithtown, NY 11787

 Please email Alicia@GuideDog.org with questions or to host a puppy shower, toy or towel drive!

 Thank you for your donations and support!                                                                   As of: 3/19/19, BMM.             

My Whole Truth By Mischa Thrace

Shannon Grade 7 

My Whole Truth by Mischa Thrace 

Rating 4/5 

This book tells the story of Seelie Stanton, a 17 year old girl who was attacked and nearly killed, and then charged with murder.  Other important characters in the book are her group of friends, “the avengers”.   They support her throughout the book and through the many twists and turns the book takes.  

   Seelie spends the majority of the book fighting to clear her name.  One of the main problems with proving her innocence is that the boy she killed has a father who is a judge in their small town and he will stop at nothing to make sure she spends the rest of her life behind bars.  She feels like she has no adults in her life to turn to.  Luckily for her she has this group of friends she can trust….or can she?   Are her friends truly her friends or are they in on the whole murder plot?   

 Seelie’s character grows and changes a lot throughout the book.  She really discovers her “voice” and realizes she is in control of everything that has happened and what will come in her future.  She finally realizes that telling the whole truth is the only way to help others that may be in her situation one day. 

 I would definitely recommend this book to other teens. Lots of the chapters end in cliffhangers which make you want to keep reading on and on.    The reason I only gave it 4/5 is because some of the scenes would be more appropriate for high school and not necessarily middle school kids.  Some of the topics are just a little too dark for middle school.