Lore by Alexandra Bracken centers on the protagonist of Melora Perseous, a descendent of the mythological hero, Perseus. In Lore reality and Greek mythology meet on the streets of New York City as Lore struggles with her decision to leave her past behind her and live as a mortal. But as you might expect, leaving her past behind is not such an easy task. Lore is wrapped back up in the world of the gods when the Agon begins which is a time when the original nine Greek gods walk the earth as mortals and vie for each other's powers. Lore is an action-packed book with some interesting and well-developed characters. I enjoyed the premise of the story and got caught up in the world Bracken creates and would recommend it to those of you who enjoy Greek mythology and action. There is a lot of fighting in the story which leads to some graphic scenes, violence, and death, so it may not be a book for everyone. There are also some romantic threads woven throughout the storyline and a couple of romantic scenes including both hetero and homosexual couples. There is nothing graphic about any of the "love" scenes, and in fact, they are more a passing reference, but they may be objectionable to some readers so I am mentioning them here so you can make an informed choice. If you have not read any of Alexandra Bracken's books before, I would also suggest looking into The Darkest Minds Trilogy. Approximate Reading Level - 8th-9th grade
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My son came home in 5th grade with a copy of Ghost Boys that he had chosen for his reading class. I read the summary on the book jacket and was intrigued, so I decided to read it alongside him, and I loved it. That being said. It is not an "easy" read. The vocabulary and storyline is not difficult and is probably accessible for ages 10 and up, but the content is graphic in areas and the story is weighty. The storyline centers around as twelve-year-old boy, Jerome, who is fatally shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real gun. Jerome's ghost narrates the story as he watches the drama and devastation unfold around his killing. Along the way, Jerome's ghost meets the ghost of Emmett Till and the storyline weaves in the historical context and story involving the real-life killing of Emmett Till. Rhodes constructs a story that includes elements of fiction, history, and current sociological and political issues. The story centers on heavy topics and may be difficult for a child to read on their own. I would recommend reading this book alongside your child and discussing all of the layers within it. My son and I had very interesting and important discussions involving Emmett Till, racism, police brutality, profiling, and social issues in general. If you enjoy this book by Jewell Parker Rhodes, you might consider giving Towers Falling a read as well. Approximate Reading Level - 5th-6th grade (the content would work for higher grades) Y'all, I am not an expert on anything, much less reading, but I read a lot, and I love it. As I have been working with my reading intervention students this past school year, I have come to the conclusion that many students don't read because they don't know what to read. They haven't found that book that hooks them. My goal is to help you find a book, and hopefully, lots of books you love.
As you read through my book summaries and reviews, please know that just because I may not have loved a book, doesn't mean you won't. We all have different tastes in reading and enjoy different things, so be bold. Try a book in a genre you might not usually enjoy. Give it a chance, and if you don't love it, that is okay because there are so many more books to choose from. As you read books, please share with me what you love, so I can add them to my reading list as well. I am always looking for something new and wonderful to read. I want us to become a community of readers. |
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