Mrs. Abdul's Suggested Reading List for 7 Habits
by Roland Smith
The plotting and character profiles are much like Peak, but it's definitely a great historical read about Burma during World War II.
There are many tests of family and friendship, but in the end, everyone makes it out safely, which is a...
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war, politics, outdoor-adventure, multicultural, historical, family...
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7-habits, chicklit, family, historical, multicultural, politics, an...
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multicultural, family, dysfunctional, chicklit, glbt, abuse, and 7-...
by E. Lockhart
I called it! I knew this book was something special, which is why it's won a few awards already. Frankie is sick of being "bunny rabbit" and not being taken seriously, so when she assumes the role of "Alpha Dog" in an all-male secret soc...
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politics, humor, chicklit, and 7-habits
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7-habits, chicklit, dystopia, family, outdoor-adventure, science-fi...
by Laura Wiess
I will definitely not recommend the audiobook. I had actually tried listening to this book back when it came out and couldn't listen to it. So, I picked up the book and fell in love with it. There is so much to talk about with this book....
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family, dysfunctional, chicklit, abuse, and 7-habits
by Roland Smith
High drama begins the story of Peak, whose parents were crazy enough to name him after their favorite hobby and job. As his father and him travel up Everest, a plot is uncovered. Peak's father is actually trying to pull a publicity stunt...
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boy, family, outdoor-adventure, sports, and 7-habits
by Jay Asher
Listening to cassette tapes will never be the same after listening to Hannah Baker's story of thirteen reasons why she decided to kill herself. Passed from person to person, the thirteen named individuals hear Hannah's voice explaining w...
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7-habits, abuse, chicklit, dysfunctional, family, and odd
A hauntingly scary story about romance and identity when Naomi must piece together the last four years of her life after taking an unrealistic fall down the stairwell at school. There are some startling characters, like the mysterious Ja...
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odd, family, chicklit, and 7-habits
by Gail Giles
Giles has written some powerful stuff and this is no exception. The ending is fantastic and suspenseful. Kids should definitely take note of a bully turned popular kid, with a girl and friends for the first time.
"You're pissed because ...
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boy and 7-habits
by Rich Wallace
With equal blends of sports, humor, and realism, this SHORT book would gets kids interested in knowing what the main character will do. Will he admit that the weed in his locker was for him or will he (because he's "the good kid") pass t...
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boy, family, sports, and 7-habits
I've read some fantastic YA lit having to do with historical India and Pakistan in the last few months and this book is no exception. Vidya deseparately wants to find her place in a country where women are generally seen as housewives an...
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historical, multicultural, and 7-habits
Current GLBT lit is getting better and better, and this book is no exception. Johnny doesn't spend a lot of time contemplating whether or not he's gay, whether he's a transsexual, or a transvestite, but after a series of events, both bel...
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7-habits, boy, glbt, humor, and romance
by Nancy Werlin
This was quite the story and a story I've been looking to read throughout the summer. I've been longing for a page-turner.
I know it was a little controversial with teen pregnancy-- especially since it was under some dire circumstances...
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romance, odd, mystery, magical, family, chicklit, and 7-habits