Hi Tatiana! This seems like a great book to read with older students, and one that they would be able to relate to. It reminds me of the book, 13 Reasons Why. I really like how simply, yet effective your AST is, and how you summarized the book well and thoughtfully discussed the themes.

Hi Susan! I have actually read Refugee before, and I loved it so much! I liked the structure of the book, how it focused on three different characters. I also loved that it covered three different time periods. Many of my students have read this book independently, but I would love to turn it into a class read. Your AST effectively discusses all…[Read more]

Hi Ariana! This looks like such an interesting read! I also really like your AST, especially the visuals. You effectively communicated the summary and the themes in the book. I would love to use this book with my 6th graders, because I know they would be interested in the topics covered, but I would look more into it since you said there are some…[Read more]

Hi Brian! This seems like such an interesting book! I really like that it is an a short story format. It seems like students who read this book would be able to relate to the character, especially given the themes you discussed. This seems like it would be an appropriate read for my students. Thank you for recommending!

Hi Nicole! You did a great job on your AST, and you were able to provide a concise summary of the book. This book has such strong themes, like the one you described, and can be a great way to talk about current events. I will definitely check this out!

Hi Yuqi! I really like your AST! I think you effectively summarized the book. I also really like the theme you brought up. It is so connected to current events and I think students would be very engaged in this book and topic. I will definitely check this book out.

Hi Victoria! I love Sarah Dessen books, and I’m pretty sure I read almost all of them back when I was in middle school! I did not know about this one, and your AST makes it sound like a very engaging read! I really like that it covers serious issues, and can lead to some great discussions with older students.

Hi Erin! I love the lede you created! It really pulls the reader in and makes the book sound very intriguing. I also like how your AST overall provides enough information about the book, while still remaining concise and to the point. The book sounds like it would be a very engaging read for students. Since you recommend it for readers 16+, I…[Read more]

Hi Caroline! Many of my students have read this book, and it is a very popular book among them. While I haven’t read it myself, it is definitely on my list. I liked how your AST provided a lot of information about the book, especially the “audience” part. I think this would be a good book to use for a literature circle, since each chapter focuses…[Read more]

Hi Rachel! I love the visuals of your AST, and I also like that you kept everything very concise, while covering the important aspects of the book. While I have seen the movie version, I have never read the book. Based on your recommendation, I will definitely check it out. I think it is a great book to read with students to teach them about the…[Read more]

Hi Zizhen! Your AST is very visually appealing and concise. You provided an excellent summary of the book, and a thoughtful recommendation. I like that you consider the universal message of the theme, and how it can inspire young readers and also teach them about different perspectives. I think the book would be a great supplement to a history…[Read more]

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I read the novel, The Grace Year, by Kim Liggett. This was an amazing book, and definitely a page turner. I would highly recommend this book for anyone’s own pleasure reading, especially if you were a fan of The Handmaid’s Tale, Lord of the Flies,…[Read more]

I loved Frankenstein!

I love it!

My favorite books were Walk Two Moons, Speak, and the Harry Potter series!