Sunrise over Fallujah
By Walter Dean Myers {Sunrise}
Over our long weekend I started reading Sunrise over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers. What I'm finding interesting about this book is the subject matter. It is VERY current. This is the story of Robin, a young man from Harlem,who has joined the Army. In a very short time he finds himself in Iraq serving his country. He admits to being restless after 9-11 and wanting to do something for his country. His father does not support his decision. He wanted to see his son in college - not in the front lines. Robin, also known as Birdy, is getting a first hand look at this very different war we are currently engaged in where enemies and friends are not clearly defined . . .
Until recently this book was not an Accelerated Reader. This is no longer the case. It is now worth 11 points.
Posted by R. Ann Owens at 10:00 AM
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
by John Boyne
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I'll be honest. I saw a trailer for this movie and it intrigued me. I had to find the book and read it. Let me lay the foundation:
This is the story of two boys who are very different . . . and yet the same. One is a German boy who has been relocated do to his father's job (what he does he's not exactly sure . . . ), while the other boy Jewish and has been captured and relocated due to his religion (he's in a concentration camp). Against all odds, these two boys meet and become friends - through a fence.
The entire time I was reading this book I kept waiting for the German boy, Bruno, to figure out what was happening around him. Get a clue, already! But once I finished the book it became blindingly clear why he did not realize what was happening around him. The ending of this book gave me chills! I recommend this book - and can't wait to see the movie (even thought the movies are never as good).
So, write in and tell me what you're reading - or if you read this book and what you thought of it. I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.
Ann Owens, Librarian
Posted by R. Ann Owens at 9:00 AM
