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I really enjoyed reading Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers written   by Deborah Heiligman. It was very interesting and easy to understand and read. This book is about the life of Vincent and Theo Van Gogh. Theo supported Vincent most of his adult life. Vincent would not have become the painter we now know without Theo. Although their stories had a tragic ending, it was so fascinating to read about them. This is a YA book, but it is good for all. I definitely would recommend this to someone who loves art. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: +Very interesting + The author's formant and use of pictures was original and so lovely + I learned a lot - I sometimes got mixed up with the different characters, but I think that this was mostly my fault - Sad ending - A bit long (409 pages) Overall rating:**** (4/5 stars)

I read Animal Farm by George Orwell. I thought it was interesting. It is not really long, but it has a really interesting message about government and society. It is interesting how we can eventually turn into our enemies if we are not watching ourselves. The animals on Manor Farm are tired of being controlled by humans. They overthrow the humans and create Animal Farm. At first, they live in peace, but many things change as power gets to the pigs heads. Here is what I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: + It is short. + It is fairly entertaining. + I feel like you learn something when you read it. At least, I did. - A bit odd. Not that that is bad, but I was a bit hard to... grasp at times. - I got confused with the names sometimes. Overall rating: *** (3/5 stars)

I found this book while browsing at the library. It is was a fun and easy read. A good one to take my mind off of life for a bit. Elise Dembowski has never fit in. At school, she is constantly bullied and tries hard to remain invisible. One night, while taking a midnight walk, she stumbles upon a night club. As time goes on, she realizes that she has a talent and passion for being a DJ. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book:  + I loved reading about someone who has a passion for music!  + This story is fairly original.  + They mentioned a lot of great songs.  -   I feel that there was not enough description about the town she lived and the characters themselves. I feel like I didn't know the characters as well as I should. Overall rating: *** (3/5 stars)

I actually read To Kill A Mockingbird  by Harper Lee about a month ago, but I writing about it now. This book is very good. I recommend that everyone should read it. This book is about Jean Louise Finch (or Scout). Her father, Atticus, is an attorney who must defend a black man who has been unjustly accused of a great crime, in a highly prejudice town in Alabama. This story is seen through the eyes of Scout, who is mocked for having a father who is willing to defend a black man. This book is so powerful and thought-provoking. It teaches us about racism and how hatred can hurt you and others.  Here are some things that I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book:   + The characters feel real.   + The plot is interesting.   + I really liked reading about the playfulness of children in the late 1920s/early 1930s.    I don't think I have anything bad to say about this book. Overall rating: ***** (5/5 stars)

I just finished reading Tuck Everlasting By Natalie Babbitt. It is an easy read with only 139 pages. Winnie Foster's family owns the woods next to their house. One day Winnie goes to the woods and meets a peculiar family; the Tucks. She figures out a secret of theirs and helps them to keep that secret safe, even if she gets in trouble. This book is very original. I learned that even if being immortal sounds great, there are set backs to not dying. You miss loved ones, you get bored, and people get suspicious. This book is tender and good for kids and adults. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book.  + Easy to understand and not too long. + Unique. Original and interesting. - Not how I wanted it to end. :( Overall rating: **** (4/5 stars) What do you enjoy about this book? Save Save Save Save Save Save

I have finished another book. I was going to put a picture of the book, but you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, so I decided against it. This time I read a classic, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck. I really enjoyed this one. This is a short story about two men, George Milton and Lennie Small. They travel and work together. Lennie is kind of simple minded, so George really has to look out for him. Lennie does some bad things (unintentionally) and George has to fix what has happened. This book is, in my opinion, sad. It is also intriguing and different. Here is what I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: + This is a short read. It has only 103 pages. + It is fairly easy to understand. + It is a good story. - There is some bad language, but this (for me) really defined who the characters where. - There are a few terms that we don't use as much today that I had to look up. Overall rating 5/5. This is a classic that everyone should read.

Enjoyment: 10/10 Genre: Historical Fiction This book does have some swearing in it. I really loved this book. It is placed during World War 2 in Nazi Germany. It is written from Death's point of view, which makes it really interesting. It focuses on a girl named Liesel Meminger. She steals books even though she should be burning them.  I won't write too much more, or I will give the story away! This book is really good. It is kind of long, but it never gets boring. It is interesting and a bit sad. 10/10, highly recommend.