Reviews by Category: Biography

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Who Is Lionel Messi? book cover

Who Is Lionel Messi?

By James Buckley Jr.
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Apr 3, 2025

This book is about Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players ever. Who is Lionel Messi? tells the story of how he went from a young boy in Argentina who loved soccer to becoming a worldwide superstar. It talks about the challenges he faced, like a growth disorder, and how he overcame them with hard work and determination. The book also highlights his amazing achievements, records, and influence on the sport.

Teen Review
Who Is Bob Dylan? book cover

Who Is Bob Dylan?

By Jim O'Connor
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Apr 2, 2025

This book is about Bob Dylan who is one of the most famous musicians in history. Who is Bob Dylan? tells the story of how he went from a small-town boy in Minnesota to a world-famous singer and songwriter. It talks about how he helped shape folk and rock music, wrote powerful lyrics, and created songs that inspired social change. The book also shows how he influenced music and culture for many years.

Teen Review
Night book cover

Night

By Elie Wiesel
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Alex
Apr 1, 2025

Night by Elie Wiesel is a haunting and a personal memoir of his experiences as a Jewish teenager during the Holocaust. Wiesel recounts his time in Auschwitz and Buchenwald, where he witnesses unimaginable cruelty, loses his family and struggles with faith and survival. The book is a powerful testament to the horrors of the Holocaust, capturing the brutality of the camps and the psychological toll it takes on those imprisoned.

Teen Review
Who is Kamala Harris? by Kirsten Anderson

Who is Kamala Harris?

By Kirsten Anderson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 31, 2025

This book is about Kamala Harris, who was the first woman to serve as vice president of the United States. This book tells her life story, from her childhood in California to becoming a lawyer, senator and finally vice president. It highlights her hard work, leadership and the challenges she overcame to break barriers in politics. The book also explains her role in the government and how she made history.

Teen Review
Who is the Man in the Air? by Gabriel Soria

Who is the Man in the Air?

By Gabriel Soria
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 30, 2025

This book is about Michael Jordan, one of the best basketball players ever. The book tells the story of how he went from a young boy with big dreams to an NBA superstar. It shows his hard work, determination and love for the game, as well as the challenges he faced and the goals he achieved. The book also talks about how he became famous worldwide and inspired millions of fans.

Teen Review
Who is George Lucas? by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso

Who is George Lucas?

By Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 30, 2025

This book is about George Lucas, the man who created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. It tells the story of his early life, from his love of cars and movies as a kid to his journey in Hollywood. The book shows how he struggled to make Star Wars, but through hard work and creativity changed movies forever. It also talks about how he improved special effects and storytelling in films.

Teen Review
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World : Young Readers Edition book cover

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

By Malala Yousafzai
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2025

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World is an incredible autobiography by Malala spreading her story and inspiration about her advocating for education for women and her fight against oppression. Malala grew up in Swat Valley Pakistan where her father was a principal at her school. She was very passionate about learning and getting an education. She loved it very much. When the Taliban came and slowly took over part of Pakistan including Swat Valley it was a very hard time.

Teen Review
Who Is Muhammad Ali? book cover

Who Is Muhammad Ali?

By James Buckley, Jr.
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 27, 2025

Who Is Muhammad Ali? is the biography of Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time. The book follows his journey from his childhood in Kentucky, where he first discovered boxing, to becoming a world champion. It also explores his struggles outside the ring, including his fight for civil rights and his stand against war. The book highlights his confidence, determination, and impact on sports and society.

Teen Review
Just Mercy book cover

Just Mercy

By Bryan Stevenson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Tristan J.
Mar 25, 2025

Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson is a novel that perfectly encapsulates the jarring stories resulting from the failures of the criminal justice system. The memoir centers around the story of Walter McMillian–a wrongly convicted black man who was placed on death row–and the negative effect the racism that permeated the justice system at that time had in Walter’s case.

Teen Review
Who is David Beckham? book cover

Who is David Beckham?

By Ellen Labrecque
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 24, 2025

This book is the biography of David Beckham, a boy from England who dreamed of becoming a soccer star. The book follows his journey from playing for Manchester United to becoming an international football icon. It also highlights his time with teams like Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, as well as his influence off the field as a role model and philanthropist. The book shows how hard work and passion helped Beckham achieve his dreams. 

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