Author: Priyanka

Hey! I'm Priyanka, a senior in high school who has an insatiable appetite for reading. I read an average of 3 books a week and would read a whole lot more if my parents let me! I'm an active Lincoln-Douglas debater and love to read books about the ethics of science. Feel free to contact me at priyankareads1@gmail.com!
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Book Review: Wonder by R. J. Palacio

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Rating : 4.8 out of 5 stars Recommended age : 7 and up Wonder is an amazing book that shows how fortunate most of us are. Sometimes, you look in the mirror and say, “I wish my ears were a little smaller.” Others, who are less fortunate than you like August, will look in the mirror and say, “I wish I had ears that were fully formed.” Funny right? You want to change what you have but some people don’t even have that. That shows us that many are less fortunate than others and that they deserve the same amount … Continue reading Book Review: Wonder by R. J. Palacio

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Book Review: All of the Above by Shelly Pearsall

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Rating : 4.3 out of 5 stars Age recommended : 7 and up All of the Above is a great story about people who overcome their differences and come together to make an impact on the world. I think Shelly Pearsall has captured the idea of how everybody can make a difference, young or old. I mean, if you are old already,  🙂  you’ve probably done your share but our generation? We need to step up and make our mark on the world. All of the kids  in the book hated math and maybe even their math teacher, but their … Continue reading Book Review: All of the Above by Shelly Pearsall

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Book Review: Unstoppable – Nowhere To Run by Jude Watson

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Rating : 3.7 out of 5 stars Recommended Age : 8 and up The Unstoppable series seems like an impossible mission at first but as Jude Watson reveals tidbits of information, mission impossible becomes mission crazy ( even for a lunatic). I liked the book at first but as it went on, there were some unnecessary details. I mean, if you have read the previous books, you might find that this book isn’t quite up to the standard. The book though, has another one of the trademark 39 clue’s cliffhangers. Dan figures out that the serum was not completely destroyed … Continue reading Book Review: Unstoppable – Nowhere To Run by Jude Watson

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Book Review: Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards

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Review : 4.2 stars out of 5 Age recommended : Tweens and up Six Months Later is an amazing book.  I couldn’t put it down because each page brought new realizations and Natalie Richards kept me guessing throughout the book. She combined normal high school life with the difficulties of SAT prep and  the intrigue of memory loss. Who else can better relate to that than us teens.    🙂 Chloe’s life was working out great with her friend Maggie but one day, everything changed. Maggie’s speech impediment brought a trouble upon Chloe that changed her life forever. She fell … Continue reading Book Review: Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards

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Why a Blog?

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Hi, I’m Priyanka, a twelfth grader. I have an insatiable appetite for reading but have difficulty determining what to read since I read a lot. I pick up a book every spare moment I have.  I prefer paperbacks and hardcovers because you can take them almost everywhere without needing an electronic device or worrying about battery power. Many times I’ve picked up a book only to hear the librarian say, “Are you sure that’s appropriate for you?” God knows how many people out there are just like me, not knowing what to read and not wanting to pick up the wrong … Continue reading Why a Blog?