Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by G.R. grade 7
Mockingjay is the third and final book in the Hunger Games trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. The story is about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who becomes a symbol of rebellion against the Capitol. As the war goes on, she struggles with her role in…
Teen Reviews - Graphic Novels & Manga
Pick by F.A. grade 10
“Pumpkin Heads” by Rainbow Rowell is a heartwarming and congenial graphic novel that captures the essence and coziness of the autumn atmosphere along with the bittersweetness of the last goodbye.
The story follows Deja and Josiah, two high school…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by G.R. grade 7
The Hunger Games sequel, "Catching Fire," is just as good as the first book. The book continues the story of Katniss Everdeen after her victory in the 74th annual Hunger Games, as she becomes the face of a rebellion against the Capitol. This book,…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.F. grade 10
If You Could See the Sun Alice Sun is invisible. But only sometimes, and she can’t exactly control when. It all started after the awards ceremony at her international boarding school in Beijing. One second she was there, the next second she wasn’t.…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by W.G. grade 8
Zombieland double tap. They moved Into the White House. Columbus proposes to witchitah and in the morning Little Rock and witchitah left with the car. Then Columbus and Tallahassee go to a mall and they find a girl in a freezer and she goes with…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by W.G. grade 8
Rango. It’s about this chameleon who got knocked out a car and got stranded in the dessert. And he found a animal that told him about dirt. When he got there he was gonna fight some dude but a eagle came down and was chasing them. And he shoots down…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by C.S. grade 12
My Tears Ricochet by Taylor Swift focuses on how someone you love deeply can actually be your worst destroyer. She mentions how toxic relationships are easily disguised because of words said by the person you love. I think in the song she talks…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.M. grade 11
All Quiet on the Westward Front (1979) is an adaptation of the book by the same name, is a harrowing and honest story of a German solider in World War I. The film shows the violence and pointlessness of war with only an honest portrayl, proving that…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.C. grade 8
I checked out the movie “Signs” a few months ago and it has become one of my favorite movies. It is great for people who are easily scared by horror movies because it focuses more on the atmosphere, storytelling, and character building rather than…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.S. grade 12
The book Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a 10/10 recommended book. It jumps back and forth from years ago to the present day and really acknowledges the fact that so much can change within the span of 6 years. Each chapter focuses on the past and the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.T. grade 12
The movie Benchwarmers is a comical movie that also teaches many valuable life lessons. The movie starts with three older men who are all friends that see a kid getting bullied. They go to defend the kid and tell the ones who are bullying him to…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.B. grade 8
Twins is a hilarious movie about two twins who were born in a lab to be the best person possible but were split up at birth. The two main stars Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger play their roles perfectly. Danny has been in a lot of comedy…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.M. grade 11
The House is not only a emotional and horrifying story, but a beautful example of the many unique advantages of animation. Animation is an extremely underutilized resource in the realm or horror, and The House shows the kind of film we are missing…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
The book, The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins, is a book which left me more informed on religions and their beliefs. If you read this novel, you get a better sense of logic and science, which allows you to really take in what the book has to offer…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
The book, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, is a story following Santiago, a sheep shepherd. I enjoyed following him on his journeys. This is the story of a young man who goes through many ordeals and trials. Situations become progressively getting…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise touches on the topics of manipulation, disability, parental neglect and morals. A seemingly unsuspecting novel about cats actually serves to educate teens and young adults about very difficult issues,…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by K.F. grade 12
"Wonder" is a heartwarming and emotionally engaging film that touches on the universal themes of acceptance, understanding, and friendship. The story centers around Auggie, a young boy with a facial deformity, who faces the daunting challenge of…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
One book I read was a historical fiction loosely based on true events. The title of the novel is War Lord by Bernard Cornwell. This book is the last in Cornwell’s The Last Kingdom series, but also my favorite. This is a great story about medieval…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by M.C. grade 8
I recently purchased the vinyl for “After Hours” by R&B artist The Weeknd. And now, after a completely thorough listen, I can safely say that it is my favorite album featured on The Weeknd’s discography. From upbeat songs that topped charts for…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.A. grade 8
Mean Girls is a classical Rom-Com most watched by today's teens. Cady Heron, a newcomer that came from Africa arrives to her first school in Illinois after being home schooled her whole life. She finally get to have the high school experience. Cady…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a novel that most people have heard about. Perhaps they’ve watched the movie, and know the general story, but nothing evokes the same emotion than reading the actual book. The book allows the story to truly…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.S. grade 12
The Movie Pearl Harbor is the most romantically, thrilling, plot twisted movie I could think of. Two best friends Danny and Rafe join the navy together living out their childhood dreams. During their medical exams a nurse named Evelyn passes Raffles…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.B. grade 12
Avengers Endgame is a 2019 superhero film that is a direct sequel to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. This movie follows the aftermath of what happened in infinity war where Thanos completed his mission in wiping out half of all life in the universe…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
A fictionous novel titled Gone by the author Michael Grant really me intrigued. This story can get darker than others but is still a great read. The man character, Sam, is a boy with a special power, like several other kids. The story is in a post-…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by K.F. grade 12
"The Greatest Showman" is a spectacular musical that tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the famous American showman who created the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The movie delivers a powerful message of inclusion and acceptance through its dazzling…