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Who Was Confucius?

By Michael Burgan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 18, 2025

Who Was Confucius? is about a wise and thoughtful teacher from ancient China who lived over 2,000 years ago. He believed that people should treat each other with kindness, respect, and fairness. He also thought that learning, hard work, and doing the right thing were very important. The book shares stories from his life, explains the lessons he taught, and shows how he became one of the most important teachers in history.

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Who Was Jackie Robinson?

By Gail Herman
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 18, 2025

Who Was Jackie Robinson? tells the inspiring story of the first African American to play Major League Baseball in modern times. The book starts with Jackie’s childhood, showing how much, he loved sports and how he faced unfair treatment because of his skin color. As he grew up, Jackie went to college, joined the military, and then made history by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He faced mean fans and unfair rules, but he stayed strong and didn’t give up.

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Top Ten

By Katie Cotugno
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 17, 2025

Top Ten is an amazing book that looks at the complexities of friendship, mental health, love, and identity through the top ten moments in a relationship. The story is about the lives of Gabby and Ryan, two high school seniors who are very different from each other. Gabby is introverted and socially anxious, while Ryan is a charming, extroverted hockey star. Throughout high school, the two have to deal with their own personal challenges.

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Frequent Fliers

By Noué Kirwan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Bridget A.
Jun 17, 2025

Frequent Fliers is a romance novel written by Noué Kirwan. This book follows the story of Lanie. Lanie’s life is a mess, she is working on completing her Ph.D. leaving her working a job she doesn't really enjoy. Oh, and her love life is an even bigger mess. On her flight back to her family she is sat next to a man named Ridley. They spend the flight talking together and really enjoy each other’s company, but after the flight they part ways.

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Who Was Jim Henson?

By Joan Holub
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 17, 2025

Who Was Jim Henson? tells the life story of the creative genius behind the Muppets. From a curious and imaginative boy in Mississippi to a world-famous puppeteer and director, Henson’s journey is filled with creativity, innovation, and a desire to bring joy to others. The book highlights his early interest in television, the creation of beloved characters like Kermit the Frog, and his impact on children’s television through Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

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The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 17, 2025

The Book Thief is an amazing historical book set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The story is about a young girl named Liesel Meminger, who is sent to live with foster parents, Hans and Rosa Hubermann, in Molching. After stealing her first book at her brother’s funeral, Liesel develops a love for reading and words, which becomes both her escape and her resistance against the horrors around her.

Teen Review
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Twilight

By Stephenie Meyer
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 17, 2025

Twilight is the first book in a fantasy romance series that is about the story of Isabella Swan, a quiet and introverted teenager who moves from Phoenix, Arizona, to Forks, Washington. Bella’s world is turned upside down when she meets the mysterious Edward Cullen. From the moment they meet, there’s a strange connection between them, though Edward initially acts mean and distant.

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Midnight Sun

By Stephenie Meyer
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 17, 2025

Midnight Sun is an amazing book from a different perspective of Twilight. It reimagines the events of Twilight, offering readers a deeper look into the mind of the vampire. The story starts with Edward’s life as a vampire in Forks, Washington, where he lives with his adoptive vampire family, the Cullen’s. They live a “vegetarian” lifestyle, refraining from human blood and attempting to blend into the human world.

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Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers

By Dav Pilkey
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jun 16, 2025

Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers is a graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the second book of the Super Diaper Baby book series. It starts off depicting Billy and the dog’s life. They always go to help out people when they need a superhero, but this makes his dad feel sad since he feels a bit useless. Meanwhile, two villains named Dr. Dilbert Dinkle and his cat, Petey, are robbing a bank. The human accidentally gets turned into water by his machine, but can then rob the bank.

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Stick Cat: Two Catch a Thief

By Tom Watson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jun 16, 2025

Stick Cat: Two Catch a Thief is the 3rd book of the Stick Cat book series, written by Tom Watson. It starts with Stick Cat having to pull out Edith through the hole in the bathroom wall that connects their two humans’ apartments - again. As they relax and take a nap, they suddenly hear a loud rumble in their ceiling. Edith believes that it is an elephant, but then a burglar comes out of the air vent.

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