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Review: "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre," by Carole Boston Weatherford & ill. by Floyd Cooper
Although this is a picture book intended for younger readers, I think middle school students could really get something out of this one. ...
Jennifer Denney
May 29, 20211 min read


Student Review: "Tex," by S.E. Hinton
The book Tex is about a 15-year-old named Tex McCormick who lives on a farm with his older brother Mason. His best friends are his horse,...
Jennifer Denney
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Student Review: "Rumble Fish," by S.E. Hinton
Rumble Fish is a book narrated in first person by the main character Rusty James. This book is about a boy in junior high who idolizes...
Jennifer Denney
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Student Review: "Taming the Star Runner," by S.E. Hinton
Taming the Star Runner is a great book about a teenage boy named Travis. Travis is a good, smart kid from the city and loves to write and...
Jennifer Denney
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Student Review: "That was Then, This is Now," by S.E. Hinton
That Was Then, This Is Now is a companion novel to The Outsiders. The main characters are 16-year-olds Bryon Douglass, who is also the...
Jennifer Denney
Mar 23, 20211 min read


Student Review: "The Outsiders," by S.E. Hinton
The Outsiders is a great book written in first person by the main character, Ponyboy Curtis. He is a pretty good kid and lives with his...
Jennifer Denney
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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