American Born Chinese review

Review:

 

 

I read this book for my grad school multicultural lit class.

 

This book includes three stories that are interconnected. I have to admit that the first time I read it, I thought the stories were separate until the end. I went back and read it a second time so I could experience it as it was meant to be read. 

 

It is funny and even silly at times, but the message to be true to yourself shines through. It shows how an outsider can feel compelled to change themselves to fit in with everyone else. But that the most important thing is to be who you are.

 

Fun graphic novel suitable for middle grade and up.

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Exciting Middle Grade series!!

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I love this series. World War III played out in space by teenagers with computers in their heads. Evil corporations and men that control the food, the water, and the war. The teens experience typical teen angst, in addition to the intrigue and dangers of being pawns in a war.

 

This final book in the series takes a bit of a turn, but I loved it!

 

Read this series or encourage your 5th graders and up to read it!!

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Busy, busy, busy....

 

 

I am so far behind on reviews. I've been so busy with school and the kids and volunteering... My kids have spring break next week, so maybe I will have time to catch up.... I just want you all to know that I'm still here and still active, just busy. :)

 

So happy to have Booklikes back up and reliable again!

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My first manga

Review:

 

I read this book for my Multicultural Lit class. I used the Comixology app to read it and it was great. I did sort of miss the paper book experience of the graphic novel. The story is set in Japan and involves 5 friends and a new kid in school. The main character receives a letter from herself, 10 years in the future. The letter warns her that she has to do something to prevent a terrible event. It tells her what happened and what she should do differently. At first, she doesn't believe it, but as events in the letter start happening, she realizes it is the truth.

 

This story involves typical teen issues, including love, dating, jealousy, insecurity, etc. The action mostly takes place in the present with intermittent flashforwards to 10 years in the future.

 

I enjoyed the book, but I don't know if I will read the sequels (there are at least 5). I needed to read a manga for my class, and the letters from the future appealed to me. It was a fun story, but I usually prefer horror, sci-fi, or fantasy. 

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Book 2 in the Insignia series

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That was the thing about real life. Video games could be reset. There were second chances.

- Chapter 14

 

Book two in the World War III Insignia series is as thrilling as the first book. This series explores themes of power, corruption, friendship, and loyalty. Evil cooperations control everything, from the water and food to the war. Tom and his friends have computers in their heads and they are controlled by the government (which is controlled by the corporations). Tom is rebellious but loyal. In order to continue in his training, Tom has to get corporations to sponsor him, but he is incapable of hiding his real feelings, incapable of being political.

 

This is an exciting story. I loved the first book, and this one even more. I am starting book 3 right away! Watching Tom try to act political was so funny. There are some pretty tense moments and it is hard to know who to trust. I sort of guessed who was the leak, but I knew it would involve another twist.

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