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Media Panic: Youth Identity and New Media
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Media Panic offers a cutting-edge analysis of a social problem that has attracted adults' and...
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Blokus in Tabletop Games
Apr 23, 2018
Abstract thinking and spacial reasoning (3 more)
only touching the corners is a good puzzle aspect
no language dependancy
colorful and take that blocking.
Good Game for young kids....
it's a fun little game, doesn't take very long unless everyone is distracted. Which sometimes happens with young kids. The good news with this is that it's not hard to jump right in and take someone else's turn, so you can play teams, and the adults can play and let the kids sub in if you like. There is a very real strategy in placement, so the game goes deeper if you want it. There is a also a feeling of not being threatened for the first 5-10 turns. there's not much analysis paralysis until late in the game when options are low. so it's an ok game for Adults, but a very good game for kids.
BookInspector (124 KP) rated Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill in Books
Sep 24, 2020
The protagonist in this book is Rosemary and the book is told from her perspective. I really liked Rosemary, she is a very intuitive, intelligent, caring and adventurous young girl, that can see people’s moods or auras. I really liked the variety of characters chosen for the book, all the characters are very unusual and unique personalities. The adults are messy, strange, depressed, and that gave the book great vibes.
Julie Collinge (1183 KP) rated Shatter Me in Books
Nov 3, 2021
Not just for young adults
My daughter bought this book on a whim, so whilst she was finishing up reading another book, I decided to read this, and I’m so glad that I did!
The story is well written, and you can feel the emotions coming from Juliette like you are in the room with her. I’ve already ordered the rest of the books, 6 in the set now, for Christmas!
The story is well written, and you can feel the emotions coming from Juliette like you are in the room with her. I’ve already ordered the rest of the books, 6 in the set now, for Christmas!
The Philosophy Shop: Ideas, Activities and Questions to Get People, Young and Old, Thinking Philosophically
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The Philosophy Shop is a veritable emporium of philosophical puzzles and challenges to develop...
Image & Imagination: Ideas and Inspiration for Teen Writers
Nick Healy and Kristen McCurry
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More than 150 compelling photos and provocative writing prompts work together in this hybrid photo...
Rashad Ernesto recommended The Red Balloon (1956) in Movies (curated)
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Sun is Also a Star in Books
Sep 22, 2017
Surprisingly bittersweet, well crafted
I was initially apprehensive with this book as I assumed it was for young adults, however I was surprised to find how well written and intricately constructed it was.
The narrative shifts between a young undocumented woman, originally from Jamaica but brought up in the U.S., and an American-born Korean, who find each other on her last day before she is deported. In between are segways of an unknown voice who delves into the different characters and their backgrounds. The book explores fate and free will and whether there is an overarching hand that shapes this.
Their romance resembles that of 'Before Sunset', which was enjoyable but obviously the dialogue in this novel is not as intelligent. It's bittersweet, coming-of-age, and takes you back to young love.
The narrative shifts between a young undocumented woman, originally from Jamaica but brought up in the U.S., and an American-born Korean, who find each other on her last day before she is deported. In between are segways of an unknown voice who delves into the different characters and their backgrounds. The book explores fate and free will and whether there is an overarching hand that shapes this.
Their romance resembles that of 'Before Sunset', which was enjoyable but obviously the dialogue in this novel is not as intelligent. It's bittersweet, coming-of-age, and takes you back to young love.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Swing Time in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Soul-moving realism
This is probably my favourite Zadie Smith novel, deeply touching with characters bursting to life out of the pages. Hitting on themes of racial identity and pop culture, it is a brilliant contemporary take on what young adults are currently experiencing. From cultural appropriation to the effects of globalisation all summed up in the relationship of one young woman and her peers.
Her relationship with her mother is one of generational divide while with her friend Tracy is one of class divide. The protagonist's character is the epitome of confusion and attempting to find a place in the world. Well worth the praise.
Her relationship with her mother is one of generational divide while with her friend Tracy is one of class divide. The protagonist's character is the epitome of confusion and attempting to find a place in the world. Well worth the praise.
Merci A Velez (18 KP) rated It in Books
Jan 17, 2019
Great plot (1 more)
Amazing twists
I have always had an intense love for all things stephen king and this book is one of the many reasons why.It feeds into your deepest darkest fears and weaknesses.Brings you into a world of childhood terror that will have you inner kid hiding in a corner.Highly recommend for those horror lovers out there!Im not one myself but this is a classic that i will always love to recommend
Lumos (380 KP) Apr 23, 2018