Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
RMS Celebrates "Banned Book Week"
About Banned & Challenged Books
A banned book is one that has been removed from
the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom because of its controversial
content. In some cases, banned books of the past have been burned and/or
refused publication. Possession of banned books has at times been regarded as
an act of treason or heresy, which was punishable by death, torture, prison
time, or other acts of retribution.
A book may be challenged or banned on political, religious, sexual, or social grounds. We take the acts of banning or challenging a book as a serious matter, because these are forms of censorship--striking at the very core of our freedom to read.
A book may be challenged or banned on political, religious, sexual, or social grounds. We take the acts of banning or challenging a book as a serious matter, because these are forms of censorship--striking at the very core of our freedom to read.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Books by Blei: The Awakening
The Awakening
by Michael Carroll
Recommended by: Ashley S.
Superhumans once lived on earth though they vanished -- or did they? One sunny day, Brian and his friends are walking home from school when his little sister comes and tells him that dinner is ready and he needs to come in and stop talking to his friends. He doesn't listen. Five minutes later she starts biking toward him and all of a sudden Brian and Jake see a bus headed right for her! One second Brian sees her in the road and next in the hands of Jake on the side of the road. Brian wonders how did Jake move that fast to save her? Is he a superhuman? Maybe he is the start of a whole new world. Want to find out? Read this book. It's good.
Superhumans once lived on earth though they vanished -- or did they? One sunny day, Brian and his friends are walking home from school when his little sister comes and tells him that dinner is ready and he needs to come in and stop talking to his friends. He doesn't listen. Five minutes later she starts biking toward him and all of a sudden Brian and Jake see a bus headed right for her! One second Brian sees her in the road and next in the hands of Jake on the side of the road. Brian wonders how did Jake move that fast to save her? Is he a superhuman? Maybe he is the start of a whole new world. Want to find out? Read this book. It's good.
This book was: Cool.
I would recommend this book to: People Who Like Action
I would recommend this book to: People Who Like Action
I rate this book:
Books by Blei: Transall Saga
The Transall Saga
by Gary Paulsen
Recommended by: Josh, Lauren, Soleil, and Jade
Mark, a boy who was hiking through a missile range when all of sudden, his life's change. Mark get transported into a strange world or what seems like it, and doesn't know what to do. In order to survive he has to fend and do everything for himself. Along the way he meets tribal people of the Transall World and tries to find clues to back to Earth. The Transall Saga was a very good book and will make you think of the centuries awaiting for us humans.
Mark, a boy who was hiking through a missile range when all of sudden, his life's change. Mark get transported into a strange world or what seems like it, and doesn't know what to do. In order to survive he has to fend and do everything for himself. Along the way he meets tribal people of the Transall World and tries to find clues to back to Earth. The Transall Saga was a very good book and will make you think of the centuries awaiting for us humans.
This book was: Good, an above-average read.
I would recommend this book to: Science Fiction lovers.
I would recommend this book to: Science Fiction lovers.
I rate this book:
Books by Blei: Across the Universe
Across the Universe
by Beth Revis
Recommended by: Cecelia, Trinity, Ashley, and Kate
This book tells the story of a teenage girl named Amy, and the future leader of the Ship, Elder. Amy has been frozen in cryo-sleep and suddenlty awakens on board a ship, over 200 years in the future, called Godspeed. Meanwhile Elder is trying to learn how to lead the ship by his teacher and current leader of the ship, Eldest. But when Amy and other frozens get unplugged, Amy and Elder must find out who is committing these crimes.
This book tells the story of a teenage girl named Amy, and the future leader of the Ship, Elder. Amy has been frozen in cryo-sleep and suddenlty awakens on board a ship, over 200 years in the future, called Godspeed. Meanwhile Elder is trying to learn how to lead the ship by his teacher and current leader of the ship, Eldest. But when Amy and other frozens get unplugged, Amy and Elder must find out who is committing these crimes.
This book was: A suspenseful, romantic Sci-Fi book.
I would recommend this book to: Anyone who loves romance and science fiction.
I would recommend this book to: Anyone who loves romance and science fiction.
I rate this book:
Books by Blei: The Uglies
The Uglies
by Scott Westerfeld
Recommended by: Lily P. and Claire R.
Uglies is a thrilling story of a post-apocalyptic society where you are considered ugly until you go through major plastic surgery, also known as "the operation". All Tally ever wanted was to pull pranks and be pretty, but when she meets Shay, it all changes. When Shay leaves for "The Smoke", a mysterious town far away to be with a man named David, Tally doesn't know what to do. A visit from the intimidating Special Circumstances doesn't help either. Tally sets off in hope to be allowed the operation, but she sees the truth of being pretty and of the society, her allegiances lie elsewhere. In this suspenseful and thought-provoking novel you will find your views changed and your outlook on society will never be the same.
Uglies is a thrilling story of a post-apocalyptic society where you are considered ugly until you go through major plastic surgery, also known as "the operation". All Tally ever wanted was to pull pranks and be pretty, but when she meets Shay, it all changes. When Shay leaves for "The Smoke", a mysterious town far away to be with a man named David, Tally doesn't know what to do. A visit from the intimidating Special Circumstances doesn't help either. Tally sets off in hope to be allowed the operation, but she sees the truth of being pretty and of the society, her allegiances lie elsewhere. In this suspenseful and thought-provoking novel you will find your views changed and your outlook on society will never be the same.
This book was: Thought provoking and suspenseful.
I would recommend this book to: Mature audiences.
I would recommend this book to: Mature audiences.
I rate this book:
Books by Blei: The Roar
The Roar
by Emma Clayton
Recommended by: Sabit W., Ryan G., and Jacob H.
Ellie got kidnapped by Mal Gorman, and Mika does whatever it takes to find her. He then eneters a Pod Fighter tournament, a virtual game. Mika realizes soon that if he wins the tournament he could save his family from their mouldy, run-down house. People start testing him for his mutant power and to not tell his parents. See what happens in this exciting adventure with Mika.
Ellie got kidnapped by Mal Gorman, and Mika does whatever it takes to find her. He then eneters a Pod Fighter tournament, a virtual game. Mika realizes soon that if he wins the tournament he could save his family from their mouldy, run-down house. People start testing him for his mutant power and to not tell his parents. See what happens in this exciting adventure with Mika.
This book was: Exciting.
I would recommend this book to: People who like Science Fiction.
I would recommend this book to: People who like Science Fiction.
I rate this book:
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