Looking for great books to inspire your students? Check out these literature reviews for teen fiction written by teens and teachers.
A teen review of The Selection by Kiera Cass. “This isn’t happily ever after. It’s so much more than that.” The significance of this quote is explaining that even though you are in love, that isn’t the ending. There is more parts and pieces to that relationship than being together. It’s like saying I only …
A teen review of Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. “Although the old hound had no way of knowing it, he had stirred memories, and what priceless treasures they were. Memories of my boyhood days, an old K.C. Baking Powder can, and two little red hounds. Memories of a wonderful love, unselfish devotion, and …
A review of Caraval by Stephanie Garber. “Whatever you’ve heard about Caraval, it doesn’t compare to the reality. It’s more than just a game or performance. It’s the closest you’ll ever find yourself magic in this world.” This quote from Caraval explains the “magic” within the games to show it’s different then anything you’ve ever …
A teen reivew of Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis. “Don’t doubt your value. Don’t run from who you are” Have you ever wished there was a world out there different from ours? With talking animals and centaurs? What if you had the chance to become a king or queen? What if all you had to …
A teen review of The lion the witch and the wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. What if i told you there was a different world than ours? Animals that can talk? Queens and kings? All you have to do to go there is to go through one wardrobe. The lion the witch and the wardrobe is …