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Though this work is not as enthralling as Karen Cushman's historical fiction, readers who enjoy history and folklore will learn about Tudor England through a commoner's eyes in this British import.
This stunning, National Book Award-winning memoir should be required reading for high school students and adults alike.
Not quite short or fact-paced enough to pull in reluctant readers, and not sophisticated enough for die-hard science fiction fans, this book will likely have trouble finding an audience.
Teens, and their parents, would benefit from listening to this treatment of life with a mental illness. ["While the beginning is slow and requires some suspension of disbelief, the climax and resolution are resounding enough to rise above any shadows of doubt": SLJ 6/15 review of the Hyperion book.]
Employing quirky humor and capable protagonists, this chapter book will be of interest to young fans of science fiction and adventure.
Because this volume falls somewhere in between a how-to guide and research material, it may be difficult for it to find an audience. But once teens begin to read, they will gain knowledge about timely topics and may be inspired to act for change.
Gr 3–5—These new installations in the series SLJ previously called "attractive and substantive" are sure to please students seeking accessible yet informative materials for report writing, as well as educators...
Although not a book likely to fly off the shelves, it should still be considered a first purchase for its strong historical content, rich descriptions, and smart subtleties about the links between history and current events.
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