Reviews by Teens in Galley Group

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Break  by Hannah Moskowitz

Reviewed by E. M., age 12

"This book is about 18-year-old Jonah who is on a mission to break every bone in his body.  It has suspense, along with everlasting love.  I absolutely could not put this book down.  One of the best books I've ever read."

Paper Towns by John Green

Reviewed by B. C., age 15

"It's suspenseful and mysterious, but also cute and romantic.  It has fun, quirky characters, and really good dialogue" 

Palace of Mirrors by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Reviewed by M. T., age 16

"This was a good book until the ending; then it became a great book.  The ending was definitely a surprise that I never saw coming; it was amazing."

Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman

Reviewed by C. H., age 13

"It has a little of every genre mixed together into the perfect recipe of a good book."

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Reviewed by H. T., age 16

"Every teen should read this book...it really gets your head thinking about 'what if this happens to me?' What would I do?  Maybe I could do some of these things they're doing...'"

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Reviewed by S. M., age 16

"The most compelling aspect of this book was the way it can connect with so many teens who've felt they had to grow up too quickly or have been through divorce."

War Child by Emmaunel Jal

Reviewed by A. H., age 13

"Emmanuel Jal was just an ordinary child in Sudan.  But when civil war reaches his doorstep, he is coerced into the "glorious" army.  After Jal is rescued by a British social worker, he tries to put his life together, but no matter how he struggles, he is shunned and different, until he starts experimenting with music."

Peace, Love & Baby Ducks by Lauren Myracle

Reviewed by G. G., age 12

"It is now my favorite book, even on top of Twilight.  I like how teens can relate to this book because of all the stress of growing up."

The Rule of Claw by John Brindley

Reviewed by R. K., age 17

"The characters of the books seemed to be flesh and blood rather than paper.  The main character, Ash, is a simple person, but the reader truly connects with her struggle to find herself and her place in the world.  I felt her pain, wondered with her as to why everything was happening, and reveled in her joy."

Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes

Reviewed by J. F., age 16

"I think a lot of teenagers will identify with the way this author writes; very down to earth and amusing, funny while still touching on the more difficults aspects of life."