Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Two Reviews


    Boot Camp by Todd Strasser

Garrett is kidnapped from his home during the night and brought to Lake Harmony, an alternative “school”, which promises parents their children will return obedient, respectful, and polite using any means necessary.  The only problem is Garrett doesn’t really belong there.  Yes, maybe he has smoked once in a while, skipped some days of school, and is seeing a woman seven years older who used to be his teacher, but does this mean he is in danger of ruining his life?  Does this merit being beaten within an inch of his life over and over again?





Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood by Tanya Lloyd Kyi

Have you ever wondered why doctors practiced bloodletting for thousands of years, or what role blood plays in coming of age rituals throughout the world?  Find out, and much more, in Seeing Red.  Short chapters, lots of drawings, and interesting fact bubbles make this a quick and fascinating read.

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