UMS Young Author's

TURN IN YOUR YOUNG AUTHOR'S ENTRY SOON!

It is now time to turn in an original piece of writing for the 2014 Young Author's contest. Some types of entries that you can turn in are short stories, narratives, poems, plays, and graphic novels, but they must be your own words, characters, and ideas. All submissions should have an entry form filled out and attached, which you can pick up in the Library. Young Author's entries are due to Mrs. Ruud in the Library, Ms. Gentner in room 1900, or Mrs. Pece in room 2736 by Wednesday, December 18th. 

STUDENT REVIEW - T4 by Ann Clare LeZotte

T4

By Ann Clare LeZotte

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2008

108 pages (hardcover) 

It is 1939. Paula Becker, thirteen years old and deaf, lives with her family in a rural German town. As rumors swirl of disabled children quietly disappearing, a priest comes to her family’s door with an offer to shield Paula from an uncertain fate. When the sanctuary he offers is fleeting, Paula needs to call upon all her strength to stay one step ahead of the Nazis.

It’s good because it really makes you realize how awful World War II was. It’s also told entirely in poems. [I wouldn’t change] much. It serves its purpose to give you a picture of how it wasn’t just bad for the Jews, but for other people too.Yes, [I would recommend this book to middle schoolers] if you are interested in World War II, but if not, it’s kind of short.

--Ella K.

STUDENT REVIEW - Candy Bomber by Michael O. Tunnell

Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"

By Michael O. Tunnell

Published by Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc., 2010

110 pages (paperback)

World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force pilot Gail Halvorsen wanted to bring some happiness to the children of the city-but what could one man in one plane do? (from barnesandnoble.com)

I like how Gail and the people who donated candy to people in Berlin. Nothing [could be improved]. The book was really good overall. Yes [I would recommend this book], because it could show the worth of this candy.

--Alejandro C.

STUDENT REVIEW - A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

A Tale Dark and Grimm

By Adam Gidwitz

Published by Penguin Group, Inc., 2011 

256 pages (paperback)

Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome. (from barnesandnoble.com)

I was never bored and it was extremely interesting. It was perfect. Yes [I would recommend this to a middle schooler] because it’s imaginative (but it wouldn’t be good for a little sister or brother!).

--Rachel G.

It was scary and really cool. Nothing [could be improved] except it should be more scary. It was good so yes [I would recommend it] because it was awesome.

--Isabelle G.