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YAC Index by Title

Davidson, Dana Played
Kylie Winship is overwhelmed by the attention she is getting from handsome Ian Striver; however, when the relationship begins to heat up, Kylie must decide whether to listen to her heart or her head
Student Rating: Student Review:
2
 This book flows together really easily and keeps you stuck on it. - MNHS
1
 The book really went into detail. MNHS
2
 It's really good and an easy read. MNHS
2
 I really liked this book; it's very realistic. The library should definitely keep this book. - MNHS
2
 It taught a good lesson while still being a good read. You can relate to that situation if you've been there - MWHS
2
 I can relate to the characters, and I read the 235 pages in less than 24 hours. I couldn't put it down. I would suggest this book to everyone because there are good life lessons between the covers. And it has a happy ending! - MWHS
2
Kind of slow at first, but then I couldn't stop reading. It got so good! I cracked up all the time. I loved it! - MWHS

2

 This is probably my favorite book; I read it twice - MNHS
1
 It didn't really keep my attention very long - MNHS
2
 One of the better books of the year. The subject really caught my attention. - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - MNHS
2
 I really, really enjoyed this book. It was very interesting and you can get into it really fast. - MNHS
2
 The book was very good. It talks about peer pressure and the need to fit in, even if it hurts people. The theme was very good. Many people should read it. - MWHS
Davidson, Ellen Dee Stolen Voices
"In a city ruled by silence, can one girl's voice make a difference?"--Cover. Fifteen-year-old Miri, daughter of two of the city of Noveskina's most important Officials, faces a shameful dilemma as she faces a life among the lower classes after she fails to mature with no clear talent.
Student Rating: Student Review:
0
 I really understand this book; I wouldn't recommend it - MNHS
2
 I really liked how the story kept moving and was never boring, always entertaining.While the storyline was fairly redictable, there were enough twists that it was still good - MNHS

De la Cruz,

Fresh Off the Boat

When her family emigrates from the Philippines to San Francisco, California, fourteen-year-old Vicenza Arambullo struggles to fit in at her exclusive, all-girl private school.

Student Rating:

Student Review:

1

The book was good. I enjoyed the emails at the end of each chapter. I liked how the author created the setting and characters. - MNHS

2
 I think this is a wonderful book and I hope kids will like this as much as I liked it. - KMS
2
 This book was terrific. I felt as if I was V; she feels what real kids feel; I can't wait for the author's next book - BMS
2
 Good book - KMS
2
 It felt like it was kind of my life - MNHS
2
 I could really relate. I play football and have had some of those conflicts - MNHS
2
 This book is for all of those girls who feel like they don;t belong. It shows that no matter what, as long as you have a best friend and a lot of tissues - KMS
1
 Page-turner - MNHS
2
 I liked Vecenza a lot. She was funny and nice. It kind of made me think of when I first moved here. I was trying to fit in a lot. That's why I liked it. - BMS
2
 I gave it a two because the book was funny and awesome to read. - BMS
1
 I loved the descriptions of the outfits and would probably buy them, but the story itself was not as good. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - MNHS
2
 This was a fun read. - MNHS
2
 I really liked the book and it reminded me of the problems some people still face with prejudice. - BMS
1
 This book was just okay. - KMS
2
 I really liked the plot and idea of the book. It's a girl book.I enjoyed the fact that the main character was struggling with social issues, but everything turned out in the end - MNHS
2
 I really liked the plot and idea of teh book. It is a book that would be better for girls ro read. I enjoyed how the main character was struggling in the social area but everything turned out okay in the end. - MNHS
2
 It's really good. It has a great story line and ending. - KMS
De Oliveira, Eddie Johnny Hazzard
Fifteen-year-old Johnny Hazzard's seventh obligatory summer in London with his divorced father livens up when Johnny meets an older girl named January.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 It was a pretty good book. It had a lot of language and some "mature" elements. But it was quick to read and easy to follow. It could have been more descriptive though - MNHS
2
 I think this book really connects with people our age - MNHS
2
 When Johnny is sent to another country, he learns a lot about its culture and grows up - MNHS
1

Very sexual. Definitely the life of a teenage boy, but otherwise good. A god laugh - MWHS
1
 Edgy. I mostly read it for the 'content.' The storyline could be improved. - MNHS
1.5
 Not the best, or the worst book I've ever read. Others in this year's YAC have held my interest more than this. - MNHS
1
 At some points the book was long and wordy, but otherwise, it was good. - MNHS
   
DeFelice, Cynthia The Missing Manatee

Eleven-year-old Skeet Waters flees to his boat to escape his parents' troubles and discovers a manatee that had been shot in the head.

 
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 This book was just okay. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 It showed the meaning of family, caring, and honesty - KMS
2
 It seemed to be for younger kids - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - KMS
DeFries, Cheryl L. Seven Natural Wonders of the United States and Canada
Presents a short study of the seven natural wonders of the United States and Canada including the Everglades, Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, Mount McKinley, Niagara Falls, and Redwood Forest.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 It was interesting to learn of a geyser that spits water upside down - BMS
DeGuzman, Michael The Bamboozlers
Twelve-year-old Albert Rosegarden meets his grandfather for the first time as they travel to Seattle, Washington, where Albert becomes a partner in his grandfather's elaborate scheme to "con a con man."
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 This book was written kind of oddly and I did not like the plot. MNHS
2
 This book was a very interesting story about con men. Some parts were not so good, but once past those, it was good - MNHS
2
 It was entertaining, sad, and funny, and it could possibly happen - CMS
2
Good plot and stayed on topic - KMS
2
 Albert's grandpa was trying to con a conman. He ended up with a lot of money. I thought Wendell would live with them, but he ran off and Albert kept the money and a mutt. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book! - MNHS
2
 This book was good to read. I liked the plot and the idea behind it. - MNHS
2
 It was a really good book to read about a dad who hasn't been in the child's life. - KMS
0
 I didn't like the book. The writing was just not very good. - KMS
Delaney, Joseph The Last Apprentice: revenge of the witch
Tom Ward is apprentice to the Spook, who defends the living against ghosts, ghasts, boggarts, and witches. When Tom helps a local girl feed an imprisoned witch, the witch escapes. Unless Tom can stop her, she will continue to commit unspeakable evils.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 Long, but simple. - MNHS
2
 The book had plenty of action, but it was a little grim and grusome. - MNHS
2
 Very interesting, easy to follow, with a good ending - MNHS
1
 I kind of liked the book. If you like witches and stuff like that then you will love this book. - KMS
2
 This is a really good book especially the part where Thomas turns into a spook. - BMS
2
 This book is not recommended for people who get scared easily. This has spooks, ghosts, witches, and I can't forget the boggarts. It had girls with pointy shoes to avoid. Beware Mr. Gregory! - BMS
2
 This was a very fast read for me, yet, at the same time, I had to read slowly. It was a great accomplishment for the author - KMS
2
 Suspenseful. - MNHS
2
 This is a really good book, especially the part where Thomas turns into a spook. - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - MNHS
2
 It was really good. I was sort of scary at times, but I really enjoyed it - KMS
2
 Great visuals on title pages and lots of spooky events! - KMS
   
   
Denenberg, Barry Shadow Life
Describes the lives of the members of the Frank family before and after they were forced into hiding from the Nazis during World War II, and features a fictional diary that views events from the perspective of Anne's sister Margot.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 The beginning was boring, but toward the middle I really liked the story from Ange's sister' point of view - MNHS
1
 I liked it. It was good for non-fiction. - BMS
2
 I really like books about the holocaust. This book was especially good. - BMS
Desetta, Al The Courage to be Yourself: true stories by teens about cliques and conflict.
Twenty-six real teenagers describe their experiences with peer pressure, exclusion, teasing, bullying, and other forms of disrespect because of their ethnicity, sexual orientation, weight, clothing, interests, refusal to do drugs, and other reasons and discuss their struggles to be true to themselves.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 I liked the story about Matt Morgan when he was bullied, and he and his friends stood up to them. It was okay but not a great book - BMS
2
 It's a cute book and interesting to hear about other people's stories. - MNHS
2
 It's an easy read. It is interesting. You hear a lot of different stories. - MNHS
Dorfman, Ariel Burning City
Sixteen-year-old Heller Highland, who is living with his grandparents while his parents are away, burns rubber across Manhattan delivering bad news by bicycle, and as a summer heat wave melts the city, he is struck by first love.
Student Rating: Student Review:
2
 It is an easy quick read. Also it is a really funny book most of the time. - MNHS
1
 The book really didn't keep my attention very long. - MNHS
   
Dowswell, Paul Powder Monkey: Adventures of Sam Witchall
Thirteen-year-old Sam endures harsh conditions, battles, and a shipwreck after being pressed into service aboard the HMS Miranda during the Napoleonic Wars.
Student Rating: Student Review:
2
 I enjoyed the colorful expressions; I felt as if my mind was a creation at work while reading it - MNHS
1
 Book is very good for people who like adventure or warships at sea - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed the book because it involved many aspects of history. It also showed that sometimes things that you want to do turn out to be harder and more challenging than you expect - MNHS
2
 Great adventure. - MNHS
   
Drvenkar, Zoran Tell Me What You See
Sixteen-year-old Alissa and her friend Evelin get lost in the cemetery while searching for Alissa's dad's grave when Alissa suddenly stumbles into a subterranean crypt that holds a child's casket and evil powers.
Student Rating: Student Review:
2
 I really enjoyed this book - MNHS
1
 The book was pretty "thrilling," but I got bored reading more than once. It was dind of hard to follow - MNHS
2
 I like the way it was written in more than one point of view. - MNHS
   
Dudley, David L. The Bicycle Man
In poor, rural Georgia in 1927, twelve-year-old Carrisa and her suspicious mama take in an elderly drifter with a shiny bicycle, never expecting how profoundly his wise and patient ways will affect them.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 I disliked the book. - BMS
2
 I learned a lot about African American History and culture and also thought it was a lot of fun and taught great values. - MNHS
   
DuPrau, Jeanne Car Trouble
Early one August morning, seventeen-year-old computer "nerd" Duff Pringle leaves Richmond, Virginia, in a newly-acquired used car and begins an unexpectedly convoluted journey to San Jose, California, and the job that awaits him there.
Student Rating: Student Review:
1
 It was nice to read. It kept you wondering and wanting to keep reading. - MNHS
2
 It was really interesting. I always wanted to find out how the main character was going to get to his destination and what he was going to do when he got there. - MNHS
1
 This is a book you're interested in journeys and adventure. - MNHS
2
 It was really good.. I really like how the "geek" became not so geeky - MNHS
1.5
 A liked the road-trip concept. - MNHS
2
 This was enjoyable to read. Not earth-shattering, but enjoyable. - MNHS
2
 Funny! - MNHS
2
 MNHS

1

 

 Very good easy read - MNHS
1
 This was alright, but it had a hard time keeping my attention - MNHS
2
 I l.iked the book, it was witty and funny. But it point blank stopped with a hanging ending which ruined the purpose of the book. It needed an ending that solved stuff - MNHS
   
   
Dyer, Heather The Girl With the Broken Wing
Twins James and Amanda do not know where to turn for help when an small angel with a broken wing knocks on their window one rainy night, looking for shelter and a little respite from the hymn singing and do-gooding of her heavenly home.
Student Rating: Student Review:
0
 It was way too easy to be a Young Adults Choice book. It was very boring and had absolutely no meaning to it. It also was very dull and plain. - KMS
2
 Magnificent! Hiliary was a great character; I'd like to read another book with her in it - BMS
1
 The plot was good, but I didn't like the style. It was a bit boring and the characters were flat. - BMS
1
 The book carried on too much - KMS

1

 This kept me reading because I didn't want to put it down - KMS
2
 Great! I liked it a lot. - KMS
2
 It was well-written and interesting - KMS
2
 It was funny and I didn't want to stop reading it. - KMS
   


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