| Dystopian tales filled with violence, intrigue and romance. Ultimately through the courage of those who challenge the new world order, there is hope. Well-written and thought-provoking, these are a must read. Recommended for middle and high school students and their parents! | ||
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When a fourteen-year-old baseball player catches mononucleosis, he discovers that keeping a journal and experimenting with poetry not only helps fill the time, it also helps him deal with life, love, and loss. Liz says: “This quick read is filled with laughs and tears. This can be enjoyed by anyone and I always recommend it to boys who are into sports! Please don’t miss this one.” |
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When he joins a predominantly African American “Teen Dream Team” that will be representing the United States in an international basketball tournament in Rome, Jimmy Doyle makes some unexpected discoveries about prejudice, racism, and politics. Liz says: “Boys absolutely love this book and so do I. There are lots of great basketball scenes and many poignant moments. Jimmy and the other characters are believable and the story moves quickly. I would not recommend this before 6th grade.” |
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Things get out of hand for a twelve-year-old boy when a neighbor convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business. Liz says: “This is a fun and funny story of what can happen when a twelve year old boy gets a riding lawnmower for his birthday – big money, big business and sometimes big trouble.” |
