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Dropping in with Andy Mac by Andy Macdonald |
Autobiography
of the famous skateboarder. 158 pages. (B MAC Bestseller Section) |
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I enjoy skateboarding,
and Andy is one of the skaters I like. That is the reason I chose it.
I learned a lot about him that I never knew, and he is really cool.
-S.H.
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The Story of My Life by Farah Ahmedi |
Farah
Ahmedi, the victim of a land mine when she was just twelve years
old, tells about her childhood in Afghanistan, a country trapped
in war her entire life, and discusses the challenges she has faced
as a result of losing her leg, and in trying to adapt to living
in the United States. 249 pp. (B AHM) |
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Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton |
| Bethany
Hamilton shares the story of her lifelong love of surfing, and tells
how she was able to recover and return to competition with the help
of her family, friends, and faith, after losing her arm in a shark
attack at the age of thirteen. 213 pages. (B HAM) |
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Katie.com by Katie Tarbox |
| Autobiography
of a young woman who began a frightening relationship with an older
man on the internet. |
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It really was a great book! To me, it felt like I was there and feeling what was going on. I really enjoyed this book, and I think you will, too! - J.A.
Katie.com is a great book! The girl, Katie, had met someone on the computer which most teens do. This would be a great book for anyone to read, especially if you don't like to read. -J.M.
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Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos |
Gantos
tried to make money during the 1970's running drugs up the coast,
went to prison, and turned his life around. This is a tough, sometimes
shocking look at prison life for mature readers. Autobiography.
199 pages. (B GAN Bestseller Section) |
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Tiger: A Biography of Tiger Woods by John Strege |
| Biography of the famous golfer. 238 pages. (B WOO) | |
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Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah |
The
author tells the story of her painful childhood in China where she
lived until the age of fourteen with her father, stepmother, and
siblings, all of whom considered her bad luck because her mother
died shortly after giving birth to her. 205 pages. (B MAH) |
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The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls |
| The author recalls her life growing up in a dysfunctional family with an alcohol father and distant mother and describes how she and her siblings had to fend for themselves until they finally found the resources and will to leave home. 288 pp.(B WAL) | |
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Joyride by Craig David Forrest |
Forrest
recalls life in Cape May during the 1970's and 80's through the
eyes of his mom, who was a columnist for the Cape May Co. Herald.
Autobiography. 191 pages. (B FOR) |
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She Said Yes by Misty Bernall |
Sad
story of Cassie Bernall (written by her mom), a Christian student
killed during the Columbine tragedy. 142 pages. (B BER Bestseller Section) |
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I liked the book. It made me think twice
about books. When I first picked it, I thought I wasn't going to like
it, but then I read it. I hate reading, but I enjoyed reading this book.
-J.S.
This book was very touching
. . . the best book I ever read.
-A.D.
The book was amazing! -K.C.
I liked it very much. Very sad though. I would read it again. -K.A.