Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by G.B. grade 7
I found this book really interesting and hard to put down. The characters were each diverse from each other which made it so much fun to read! The author made sure to put plenty of detail into describing each moment, and character. The fact that the…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by J grade 7
One of my favorite books is “Beyond the Bright Sea”. It was written by Lauren Wolk, one of my favorite authors. It was amazing and I couldn’t put it down! The book takes place on an island in Massachusetts. It is about a twelve year old girl named…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by J grade 7
The book, “The War That Saved My Life” written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is amazing. It takes place in England during World War Ⅱ, and is about a young girl named Ada who has a disability. Her mother is cruel and mistreats her. She and her…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by G.C. grade 12
"The Thing" is a sci-fi action horror film released on June 25th 1982, and written and directed by John Carpenter. If you are looking for a classic sci- fi film, or just a good horror film in general, The thing is a perfect choice, from start to end…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by G.C. grade 12
"Raiders of the lost ark" is an action adventure film released on June 12th 1981, and written and directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie was the first released in the long running 4 film franchise of these movies, and this one is by far the best,…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by C.C. grade 12
A review of "Ram", Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 album: "Ram" is a collection of songs written during Paul's time as a member of the Beatles, that were never recorded. This album is considered the first "indie" album. The term "indie" was created…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.C. grade 12
Baby Driver, a 2017 action film directed by Edgar Wright: "Baby Driver" is more than just an action film. The soundtrack was put together before filming anything, meaning each shot is choreographed to a song. This movie feels more like a musical…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by M.P. grade 7
In this book, a girl named Lucy is struck by lightning when she was younger. The effect was that she got brain damage. As an effect, she had a superability called being an acquired savant. Because of this, she could do crazy math in her head. She…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.P. grade 7
There is a family called the Madrigals. This family lives hidden in Colombia in a magical place called the Encanto. The magic of Encanto has given every child in the family a unique gift except for Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.P. grade 7
The Grinch is a festive holiday movie that spreads cheer and happiness while also telling a funny story. I like the latest animated version of this movie. It is about this person who is very grumpy due to being alone. However, during Christmas, he…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.P. grade 7
I really enjoy this movie because it has a lot of comedy and it is also animated. Gru was a villain in the first 2 movies, however, in the 3rd he has decided to be nicer. Then, he finds out some exciting news! He has a twin brother! He lives in a…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.P. grade 7
The movie Wonder is about a boy born with facial differences that, up until now, has had him homeschool, Auggie Pullman becomes a hero when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the community all try to discover…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by M.P. grade 7
Front Desk is a book that is realistic fiction. The book is about this fictional girl and her family who have immigrated from China. She writes about her hardships in the book. They get a job in a motel but the owner is very unkind hearted. She…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.D. grade 12
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is my absolute favorite book. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a young adult novel. This book has the ability to shift your reality into someone else's shoes. You not only learn about the good experiences of…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by E.D. grade 12
A Beautiful Mind directed by Ron Howard is a movie about a man who suffers with schizophrenia. Taking place at Princeton, main character John Forbes Nash Jr. is a mathematical genius. He is able to crack codes that have never been broken before and…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.C. grade 12
This movie was the first of the many movies in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. The MCU has since exploded into several different franchises following different characters, as well as the "Avengers" films. Before all of that, there was just the comic…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.C. grade 12
A great film by director Wes Anderson, "Fantastic Mr. Fox" portrays the story originally written by famous children's book author, Roald Dahl. The movie is stop motion and follows a family of foxes who find themselves into some trouble because the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.C. grade 12
"The Dark Knight" was the third movie in the trilogy of Batman movies made by Christopher Nolan. The comic character, Batman has been portayed in films many times before. This version, played by Christian Bale, gives the character a real and dark…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by L.F. grade 12
This anime film from Kyoto Animation deals with bullying and its consequences and it does a very good job at showing both sides the bully and the bullied. Unlike other movies that basically have the same topic this movie takes a different approach…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by L.F. grade 12
When the main character is being played by Ryan Reynolds you know it’s going to be a funny movie. Not only is this movie funny but it’s also got amazing looking action scenes with a little comedy thrown into them as well. This film also has an…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.J. grade 12
This book is 100% for the mystery/true crime lovers. With so many twists and turns Ellie Marney manages to write a book you never want to put down. When the FBI recruits 2 teens to help solve an active serial killer case, they are truly put to the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J. grade 12
Just an all around feel good masterpiece from Pixar. The moment I saw the trailer I was excited to see this movie. The animation style is so fresh and appealing to the eye the character designs go so well with the new style Pixar used. The movie's…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J. grade 12
Yet another triumph from Pixar! A humorous coming of age movie. I really appreciated the complex relationships portrayed in the movie that I believe some viewers can relate to. The depiction of transition from a child to a teenager I believe (as a…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.S. grade 12
“Be grateful for what you have.” Coraline started off in the movie being quite upset at what she was given. She didn’t like the home, the food, the clothes, etc. When she traveled into the Other World, she became spoiled with the various fancy foods…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.W. grade 12
“Your trauma doesn’t only affect you” In this wonderful masterpiece of a movie it shows the power of family and the end to generational trauma in a family and what its like to be different from the people around you told through very catchy and…