Thursday, 14 May 2015

Book Review: The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle





Summary:


For as long as she can remember, Wren Gray’s goal has been to please her parents. But as high school graduation nears, so does an uncomfortable realization: Pleasing her parents once overlapped with pleasing herself, but now . . . not so much. Wren needs to honor her own desires, but how can she if she doesn’t even know what they are?

 Charlie Parker, on the other hand, is painfully aware of his heart’s desire. A gentle boy with a troubled past, Charlie has loved Wren since the day he first saw her. But a girl like Wren would never fall for a guy like Charlie—at least not the sort of guy Charlie believes himself to be.

 And yet certain things are written in the stars. And in the summer after high school, Wren and Charlie’s souls will collide. But souls are complicated, as are the bodies that house them . . .



Review:



            The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle is filled with rich romance, and finding your own path in the world, even if your parents are against you.

            Wren Grey and Charlie Parker fall hopelessly in love, and the author does a wonderful job in showing what real relationships are like. It’s not so much of a cheesy romance that would make you roll your eyes, but one that leaves you thinking about it even after you’ve stopped reading. One that seems real, and makes you feel something inside. Though not every relationship can be perfect…

            Even though Wren is all wrapped up with Charlie, she still has many issues to deal with. After high school, she plans on doing what she wants to do. She must battle with her parents for their acceptance with her wishes. Questioning her decisions, she is still confused with what’s in store for her. She is deciding what to do with her life, and finding out who she really is as a person. I think any teenager can relate to Wren in her situation.

            This very thrilling and captivating book is a must read for anyone who loves a great love story. The author beautifully captures the characters emotions and makes you want to never put this book down.


Monday, 20 April 2015

Book Review: The Young World by Chris Weitz



Summary:

Welcome to New York, a city ruled by teens.

After a mysterious Sickness wipes out the rest of the population, the young survivors assemble into tightly run tribes. Jefferson, the reluctant leader of the Washington Square tribe, and Donna, the girl he's secretly in love with, have carved out a precarious existence among the chaos.

But when a fellow tribe member discovers a clue that may hold the cure for the Sickness, five teens set out on a life-altering road trip, exchanging gunfire with enemy gangs, escaping cults and militias, braving the wilds of the subway--all in order to save humankind.


Review:

The Young World by Chris Weitz may possibly be the first book to a series. The viewpoint switches each chapter between two teens; Jefferson and Donna, who live together at a camp they took part in establishing. When a friend finds a chance at curing the sickness that kills all the children and people over 18, a group of 5 set out. On their journey they face the challenges of a world run by teens and find out who they are.


            This was a different but good take on an end of the world scenario. With everything run by teens, it’s really cool how the author has set up the many scattered societies, and they are very realistic. What makes the whole story seem real is how it’s written; it’s similar to the way teens talk and text and think so teen readers really feel in touch with the characters. I would definitely recommend it to teens as it also has a love story to it and it’s a fun adventure.

Teen Reviewer: Ian

Saturday, 21 March 2015

Avengers Teen Lock-In!

Last night the Orillia Public Library hosted another amazing teen lock-in for our Heroes VS Villains March Break!  We created a life sized Avengers Monopoly board where the teens each got to represent an Avenger Superhero.  Team Hulk and team Ironman were the last Superhero's standing and they had an epic Rock, Paper, Scissors battle to determine who got to pick prizes first.  Top prizes included brand new comic books, movie tickets donated by Orillia Galaxy Cinemas, Lord of the Rings gear, Doctor Who t shirts and more. We ended the night devouring pizza and a few teens stayed behind for a hilarious photo-shoot.  A special thanks to our AMAZING Georgian College CYW placement students and our dedicated teen volunteers!  We couldn't have done it without you!


Each team was given Avenger Hero wrist cuffs, a hero card and hero place markers! 
 Megan rockin her hero costume!



 Super Kassandra!
 Alex AKA, "The Neon Lord"
 Batman and Captain Sparkle!
 
Team Hulk

Team Iron Man
 Team Scarlet Witch
 Game in progress!
 Pizza time!
 The most intense game of, "Rock, Paper, Scissors" the library has ever experienced!

 Kaleigh ALWAYS wins!
 
 Photo shoot time!

 Blank faces..........

 Jazz hands!