When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air is an unforgettable, moving memoir on the relationships between a doctor and a patient and the challenges of facing death, all written by an exceptional writer who experienced it all.

~Posted by Chloe P., HHS freshman

Cress, by Marissa Meyer

Cress is similar to Divergent, except it's more action packed with fantasy. The novel builds on the fairy tales, Cinderella. Cress is stuck in this satellite and she finally gets out with a few sacrifices from a bunch of online friends. However, she was pulled into a mission to uncrown the lunar queen when she join her friends. ~Posted by Yoshifumi H.

Two recommendations

Scythe is an exiting book to read with the perfect amount of action and conflict. One of the best novels I have ever read. (Posted by Nathan K.)

 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a hrilling short story with an absolute unexpected killer ending. Full of suspense! (Posted by a Homestead freshman)

Walt Disney, by Elizabeth Dana Jaffe

Walt Disney was a trailblazer, the man who created Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and many other memorable characters. Starting with an artistic mind and a batch of good ideas, Disney made advances in filmmaking that were far-reaching in their day and have become standards in the movie industry today. He introduced Technicolor and sound to animation, and he was the first to produce a full-length animated feature. Despite many failures in Disney's life he never gave up. I liked this book a lot. It is a very good book. It is good for other students too. By reading this book they get to know about Disney's life, how he worked hard even though he was poor. Students get to learn that despite many failures in there life they should never give up. I suggest all the other students to read this book. Thank you.
~ Posted by Monjima G

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Quackery, by Lydia Kang

This book is a very informative yet hilarious way of listing different quackeries, or fake cures designed to make money off of people. The substances span from Mercury to a simple King's touch. You will enjoy every moment of reading this book.

~ Posted by a Homestead sophomore

Far From The Tree, by Robin Benway

This novel is told from three perpecutives, Grace, Maya and Joaquin. Grace, at sixteen years old, gets pregnant with her boyfriend Max, and has to deal with Max breaking up with her, getting disowned by his parents and learns what it means to be a mom in high school. She is an only child and learns what it's like to have siblings Maya tries her best to fit into her adopted family and becomes a middle child with her siblings. Joaquin has never had a permanent family until he discoveres Linda and Mark. He has no interest in finding his biological mother, knowing she only dumped him for good.

I saw the cover of this book and instantly wanted to read it. I read the summary as well hoping the book was as good as the cover. As I was reading, I found myself learning lots about adopted family and what it looks like not to fit in. It gave me a new look on life and showed me that not everyone has a family as I do. I learned I often take for granted my family and lucky to have my sibling.

~ Reviewed by a Homestead sophomore

The Fallen, by Thomas E. Sniegoski

The book is about a young man discovering powers exactly when turned 18. At first he thought he was just crazy, but unfortunately, it was much more serious than that. He is part of an ancient prophecy.
Read more to find out what that means!

~ Posted by a Homestead sophomore