The theme of Flight is growth takes time. Zits wanted revenge on everyone so badly, now he regrets it all. “I feel sick in my stomach and brain, I feel sick in my soul. I remember in another life I killed people like this.” (Alexie pg 72). “I don’t kill anybody. But I ride with … [Read more…]
Lights out, although the book comes with warnings it should not be available to kids. It has a very high maturity level, involving sex, cannibalism, stalking, etc. It was definitely a “hard to read” book but also too crazy to put down. Although I think the style and intenseness is all up to the reader, … [Read more…]
I just finished reading Bruiser, by Neal Shusterman. There was a kid who took the pain from people who he cared about. Physical pain. Every time he was in a certain vicinity of someone important to him, his body would handle the pain so they didn’t have to. It becomes a story of trying to … [Read more…]
I think the most important aspect of Zits is the way he grew up. We haven’t got for into his backstory and childhood but he has mentioned how he thinks the way he acts has something to do with his mom. He’s confused, lonely, and scared. I think he’s an accurate description of a teens … [Read more…]
Yes, the world is rapidly changing. All changes in the World are blamed on politics, and the Government. Rather than the people around who should also be held accountable. The change in the world from the early 2000’s to now is insane. The technology is ten times smarter, people are becoming more and more reliant … [Read more…]
What does it mean to be a teen? Being a teenager means you’re going to make stupid decisions. You’re not always going to have the best sense of the world around you. You’re watching your friends come and go, trying to figure out who you want to be. Who are your people, what do you … [Read more…]
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