Little Do We Know by Tamara Ireland Stone is a heartfelt story of rekindled friendships, hidden desires, and self-discovery. When Hannah saves the life of Emory's boyfriend, Luke, it sets off a chain of events that forces the former best friends to confront the rift that once drove them apart. As they reconnect, Hannah and Emory, both seventeen, must navigate their complicated feelings, first loves, and true connections, ultimately finding the strength to face the truth and follow their hearts.
When newbie Dawn chooses to babysit the hardest kids, the first day goes like a breeze. Other than the fact that the mom told her nothing, Dawn has a good time helping out. So naturally, Dawn keeps getting called to this house. But when Dawn’s kid, Buddy, goes missing she has no one to call. Will she find Buddy? I love this book as it is a very interesting book. I like how Dawn was put under so much responsibility and how she had to try to break out of it. I also love the new artwork and plot by Gale Galligan. He is an amazing artist! Overall I would rate this book 4 stars!
Claudia is the sister to Janine. And they are quite the opposites. While Claudia is known for her creativity, Janine is the kind of person who spews facts out like a machine. And they have a hard time getting along. But when Mimi, Claudia and Janine’s grandma, has a serious stroke they are both left to take care of each other for a while. Will they get together? I love this book as it is a very relatable book. As a younger sister, I constantly feel like I am too similar or too different from my older brother. And, many other people have dealt with similar situations of Claudia and Janine.
When Mary Anne and her friends get into a fight, she is left with no choice but to leave her friends and sit alone during lunch. Not only that, but she is dealing with her stern father at home. Mary Anne starts having a hard time trying to make new friends, while also being a part of the babysitter’s club. Will she be back? I love this book as it is a very relatable book. I like how they show Mary Anna being pushed away due to an argument because it is something that happens to a lot of friends.
Though everything is going pretty well with the babysitter’s club, Stacey seems as though she is hiding something. Well, she is. Stacey recently got diagnosed with diabetes, and she had to move across the country for it. Unfortunately, she has been hiding this from her friends until someone spills the secret. Will she stay as treasurer of the babysitter’s club? I love this book as it is a very nostalgic book. I remember waiting to read it every night because of how relaxing yet relatable it was.
When Kristy’s mom has trouble trying to book a babysitter, Kristy comes up with an idea. A babysitter’s club! So, Kristy invites all of her closest friends to join and be a part of the club. Now seeming like a great start, but only a few people call in for a babysitter. Will Kristy and her friends find a way to get more jobs? I love this book as it is a very relatable book. It brings back so many memories and it is very nostalgic. I recommend the graphic novel book for anyone who wants to see amazing artwork, but the novel version is also amazing.
Khaled Hosseini's, The Kite Runner, is a historical fiction novel set between the 1960s and early 2000s in Afghanistan. Amir is wealthy and virtually untouchable in society, but the person closest to him, Hassan, is his servant's son. The two boys maintain a relationship resembling brotherhood, but they are divided by race, religion, social class, and courage. Hassan would do anything for Amir, but when Amir is given a choice to save Hassan, he runs.
Amir and Hassan have spent their entire lives together. They grew up together and have always seemed to have a special connection. One thing separates them though. Their race and social classes have always created some issues between them. After a traumatizing event in Hassan’s life, Amir is left with immense guilt. Throughout Amir’s life he must come to terms with his guilt and do what he can to repay Hassan for his loyalty.
Luisa and Sam have been inseparable friends up until middle school. 4 years later, they live totally separate lives: Lou is introverted, and Sam is popular. Lou is set on getting accepted to major colleges, but when she finds an old bucket list that they both made together, they set off on a mission to complete the tasks. Will they complete the bucket list? Will they find romance? Read more to find out!
Feelings are enigmatic yet vital to humans. Matt Wainwright narrates his erratic emotions in the book A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck. Matt is a socially awkward athlete who is in love with his best friend. Juggling school, sports, his family and friends around, Matt overall seems like a normal teenager. Everything goes downhill when his best friend starts dating the most popular guy in school. After a bewildering incident, Matt’s emotions are at the peak.
