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The House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street is written by Sandra Cisneros. The House on Mango Street is about a girl named Esperanza talks about her life, and being raised in Chicago on Mango Street. She goes thru struggles of insecurity, confidence, and finding out who she wants to be when she grows up. I liked this book because it shows a girl going through struggles.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood is written Benjamin Alire Saenz. This book is about a boy named Sammy falls in love with a girl named Juliana in his senior year of high school. It also talks family, lost, war, poverty, and life long friendships. I really enjoyed this book because it was really powerful how the author wrote in a unique style. And I also liked the twists and turns in the book too.
Antigone
Antigone is about a girl named Antigone who wants to bury her brother Polyneices. But her proud and arrogant uncle named Creon won't let her because Polyneices went aganist the kingdom of thebes. Know matter what it takes Antigone will do anything to bury her brother. Even if it's between life or death.
My Sister's Keeper
My Sister's Keeper is written by Jodi Picoult. This book is about a girl named Anna is suing her parents for the right of her body. She wants to sue her parents because she is tired of being a donnor for her sister Kate. Who had cancer.
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men is written by John Steinbeck. This book is about two friends named George and Lennie. George takes care of Lennie in the book because Lennie has mental disabilities, and is a really strong tall guy. But he doesn't know his abilities, and how strong he is. George and Lennie work on a ranch, and in the book John steinbeck talks about Gender equality, Racism, and mental disabilities.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The art of racing in the rain is written by Garth Stein. This book is about a dog named Enzo, is telling his story from his perspective. During when he is telling his story, he is explaining of becoming a human once he dies. He also talks about his family Danny, Zoe, and Eve.
Romeo And Juliet
Romeo and Juliet was written by the famous poet William Shakespeare . The story is about two teenagers who fall in love from different rival families. Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet. They fall in love, but the story ends in terrible tragedy.
Dear Zoe
Der Zoe is written by Phillip Beard. Dear Zoe is about 15 year old Tess is writing to her 3 year old sister who was hit and killed by a car on September 11. She is talking to her about her guilt when she died, and about her life since she died.