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The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards 

Memory Keepers Daughter coverThe book is about a doctor's wife giving birth to twins one is a girl and has down syndrome the other is a healthy boy. It describes the doctor's life and his family's, as well as his daughters lives and how they grow up without knowing one another. I personally enjoyed the book very much. It was a great story about a family secret kept for so long and it's just so exciting! I would definitely recommend this book to others. I think they would enjoy it if they liked books that seem based on a true story but aren't!

4 stars

Mariana, 14

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 

04/30/2012 Categories: friendship handicaps

Of Mice and Men coverAn old classic, Of Mice and Men recounts the sad tale of a friendship between two men, George and Lennie. Although it is a short book, this novel will keep you at the edge of your seat despite its simplicity. Of Mice and Men is one of the few sad books that I like, just because of the messages and themes portrayed in the book. Even if you're not analyzing the brains out of this book in English class, this is still an enigmatic and enjoyable read. As the language and length of the book are short and simple, anyone can read this. However, there is some profanity and slightly vulgar references in this book, which is why I suggest at least 8th grade and up.

4 stars

Erica, 16