Why a good book is a secret door

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From Papayas to Fried Chicken

From Papayas to Fried Chicken

Inside Out & Back Again has given me the opportunity to experience a new literature style and learn about The Fall of Saigon from an untraditional perspective. It feels as though Tiannah Lai shares her story through glimpses in memory encompassing the physical events along with her inner thoughts, emotions and perceptions throughout. Through her …

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What the hell is a Crossover?

What the hell is a Crossover?

   Before this class, I had never read a story with the same flow and format as The Crossover. Even though the book is 237 pages long, it feels like a quick read because of how flawlessly the chapters flow together. I also really dug the way the author chose to format certain stanzas and …

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The Poem of a Monster

The Poem of a Monster

A) Monster was a book that seemed like it would be super interesting and not that complex, but once I started reading it I discovered that it is a pretty complex book to follow. To be honest, I was a little relieved when I found  out that my book club felt the same way about the book. …

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OMG I’M READING POETRY!

OMG I’M READING POETRY!

Write about your verse book When reading Inside Out and Back Again, I was actually really scared to reading it. Poetry in general just freaks me out, and I have never read a book where they tell a story though poetry. When I started reading the book, I noticed how the book is little poems …

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