Between the title and the cover art, no one is going to be surprised by the humorous nature of this book. It absolutely does not take itself seriously. This is basically the more madcap version of Scott Pilgrim. With a meathead, jerk villain, constant battles, and a strong fighter as a female character, this is a fun read. Nothing deep, but still quite enjoyable.
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If you have even a passing interest in wall art, this book is worth a look. From cave paintings to modern protest art, all sorts of wall art are explored here. For each instance we learn about the historical and geographical setting, the method of painting, and the larger cultural "why" - the reason for the setting and the thought behind the art. The text is easy to read and supported by images. And for a person like myself who has never had much interest in graffiti and murals, reading a book like this one makes it a far more compelling subject.
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If there is one branch of science that people find intimidating, it's physics. But physics is all around us and that's what this book wants to help us understand. This text explores simple physics like static electricity and far more complicated procedures. Nothing is explained in depth but we do gain a cursory understanding of each principle. With a few simple experiments supporting the information, this is a solid choice for science minded kids and their adults.
More information: The Awesome Physics in Your Home releases June 18
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Author: Kekla Magoon
Genre: realistic fiction
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Summary (provided by publisher): Mina, Penny, and Sheryl have the typical expectations of prom night in 2005: dresses, dancing, and of course some coming of age moments. None of them plans to get pregnant, but when all three do, they band together as they face decisions that have the power to shape the rest of their lives.
In 2024, their three children--Blossom, Amber, and Cole--are high school seniors, gearing up to go to prom and facing some big decisions of their own. As they seek to understand who they are and who they want to be, they grapple with issues that range from consent to virginity, gendered dress codes, and the many patriarchal, heteronormative expectations that still come along with prom.
A generation later, will this prom night change lives too?
My opinion: If there is an aspect of the teen experience that is inexorably tied up in sex and gender issues, it's prom. And if there is an issue of sex and gender, it is addressed in this book. With such a grand scope, of course, no single issue gets addressed in any serious depth. Characters are similarly limited in depth and development. The messaging is rather bluntly conveyed. What it lacks in subtlety, though, it makes up for in it's honest conversation. While this book isn't likely to be a favorite, it is a great starting point for discussion.
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