Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food by Eric Schlosser

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Some truly gross, and very interesting facts about the food we eat, and the effect it's production has on the world around us. Everyone should read this book, but not right before you drive through for some fries!


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Kin by Holly Black

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
While dark and pretty dreary, this volume is a quality story, a strong lead character and some really good art. I enjoyed it, and am looking for the next volume.


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Avalon High Coronation: Volume One, The Merlin Prophecy by Meg Cabot

My review

rating: 2 of 5 stars
Meg Cabot begins a graphic novel series based on her novel of the same title. Personally I felt it was a little too obvious and predictable. The first section is a recap of what you may have missed if you didn't read the novel, and the remaining chapters are a long dramatic set up for the next volume, without much real content at all. I don't think I'll pick up the next one.


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Honey and Clover, Volume 1 by Chica Umino

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this series once I got into it. Personally, I had begun to feel like too much of the manga was all the same: over the top drama, near death experiences and girls fawning over guys. Honey and Clover is more light and fun, at least in this first volume. It's just a bunch of friends living in tiny apartments, and just squeaking by while going to art school. There's the occasional romance, lots of practical jokes, and silly misunderstandings, but nothing too stressful.


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3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I'm glad the author acknowledges this books relation to her previous series, because is really is awfully similar. We meet three new girls, all with their own problems big and small, and they work through these problems over a summer. The big difference between willows and pants seems to be that the four girls in the first books helped each other, and these three only seemed to come together at the end. The resurrection of their friendship is one of the problems they have to face. They deal with most of their problems on their own. Polly and Ama are somewhat original characters, but Jo seems all to similar to Bridget for my taste. Altogether, a solid read.


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Miki Falls: Spring by Mark Crilley

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a slightly different twist to the classic high school love story. Miki has to endure some seriously bad behavior from her intended before she finds out why he's so insistent that they NOT be friends. I hope the remaining three volumes are as interesting.


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Vote for Your Favorite

As part of our Teen Winter Book Awards, we invite you to vote for your favorite book. Just select your favorite from the list on the right of this page, or nominate a new title by commenting on this post.

Time is Running Out!

Teens can review and vote for their favorite books at this website anytime in the month of March. If you are a student at Newton Falls Jr. High, don't forget to leave us your name for extra credit with your teacher. All participants have a chance to win a gift card.

New Project for Knit and Stitch

The knitting club is starting a new project. We will be making these slippers, using this pattern. Register anytime to join us and complete this simple project.

The Boyfriend List: 15 guys, 11 shrink appointments, 4 ceramic frogs, and me, Ruby Oliver by E. Lockhart

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
Good, humorous high school fiction. Interesting take on the ups and downs of life with a clique.


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