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Top Five Summer Reads for Teen Girls

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                       Summer vacation is just around the corner and this means more time for leisurely reading. Chances are you have been searching for books to read by the pool or in my case by the lake.  In no particular order here are my top five summer reads for teen girls. 1. Every Bride Needs A Groom : Janice Thompson This is a hilarious romantic comedy about a girl who wins her dream wedding dress the day her boyfriend breaks up with her.  The plot unfolds from this point with believable characters and a surprisingly good aesop as well. It is written from the 1st person narration and truly feels as if an actual character is narrating the story.  This book has no violence or frightening scenes. 13+      2. The Girls of Fire and Thorns : Rae Carson Shifting over to the high fantasy genre, The Girl of Fire and Thorns is an excellent high fantasy that stands on its own. ...
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Mara Daughter of the Nile Review

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      Mara Daughter of the Nile was written over fifty years ago.  It tells the tale of Mara, a slave girl, in ancient Egypt who is purchased because of her ability to read and speak multiple languages.  While this may seem like a strange skill that a slaveholder would value in a slave, it is needed for the task picked out for Mara.  Mara’s new owners want her to spy on political enemies.  This dangerous role becomes even more perilous when through an unforeseen event, Mara finds herself playing the role of a double agent for two opposing political enemies!         I was required to read this book back in middle school, and I hated it.  I understood absolutely nothing.  As a result this book ended up collecting dust in my family’s attic.   Eventually, one rainy day I decide to read it again.  As it turns out, I learned the lesson that just because a book is appropriate for younger children doesn't mean t...
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A Link to the Past Manga Review

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The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past By Akira Himekawa          It is no secret that videogames are often adapted into different mediums. Unfortunately, the results of these adaptations are often mediocre at best, and at worst universally hated by everyone.  Surprisingly, this is not the case for A Link to The Past .  As an avid Legend of Zelda fan,I had no plans to read this manga because I thought it would be terrible, but I was in for a delightful treat.      The manga follows the game’s plot very closely; however, it does take some liberties to help the plot flow better in this medium.  All of the locations and characters are beautifully illustrated. I never had a moment while reading this story be ruined by terrible art.  The dialogue flows naturally which is especially good as this is an English translation from Japanese.  Overall, this is an excellent read that will captivate Zelda fans and high-...
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