Below are reviews for three books and two book series. Each has been read and loved by students across the country. 

The Outsiders 

This book, first published in 1967. has become a classic for teens across the nation. It focuses on Ponyboy , who has been labeled all his life as a greaser. The greaser's opposing group is the " socs ". kids who have lots of money and can break any rules without getting in trouble. As the novel develops, S. E. Hinton allows the reader to see exactly how these labels affect teens in both the greaser and the soc group. 

If you've ever watched the movie The Outsiders, this story may sound familiar, as the movie was based on the book . The Outsiders gives teens a look into life in the 50's and 60's, offering timeless lessons that still apply to today's youth. 

Out of the Dust 

Any student interested in the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl should read Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. Hesse is able to capture the mood and spirit of this era through the use of poetry. The main character of the book, Billie Jo, is growing up in Oklahoma, the heart of the Dust Bowl. Through free verse poetry, Billie Jo narrates her tale of poverty and survival during this difficult time. 

Out of the Dust is an excellent lesson in history . Due to the short length and writing style, the book is a quick but worthwhile read. By the end of the book, the reader is eager to start the story over again . Hesse is able to pack a lot of emotions and details into her short book , making the story very real and believable. 

The Giver 

The Giver depicts a perfect society in which citizens experience no pain, have never felt fear, and life is completely under control. However, as the reader progresses through the story, it's easy to see that this community is far from utopia . Instead, through the experiences felt by the main character Jonas, the reader learns there is a missing from life in this world.. 

During the Ceremony of the Twelves, each 12--year --old is assigned their life --long career in the community . Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories, a very special job assigned to one person at a time . When Jonas receives his training . he learns many truths about his community that change how he feels about his life, making him determined to do something to change it . 

The Giver is a good book for teens who enjoy science fiction and fantasy. The book makes you examine your own life, values, and beliefs, striving to find how you would define the perfect society. 

Anne of Green Gables 

This eight-book series depicts the life of Anne Shirley, an orphan that is adopted in Prince Edward Island, Canada . The books are set in the 1800s to the 1900s, the last one taking place during World War I. Anne is a loveable spirit who has many misfortunes and laughable experiences when growing up and going to college. 

The Anne of Green Gables series is fun to read. creating a strong attachment to the reader and making the last book a bitter -sweet experience. Teenage girls who are looking for a female role model will love Anne Shirley. 

Harry Potter 

J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has sold more copies than any other series in history. The series , which includes seven books in all , fallows a boy wizard named Harry Potter. 

Harry attends Hogwarts School of Witcheraft and Wizardy. The seven books follow Harry through seven years of wizarding school . During this time , readers experience the wizarding world through Harry's eyes and watch him make friends. Learn magic and fight a wizard. 

The Harry Potter books are an enchanting read for all ages. No matter who you are. you will find yourself absorbed in the magical world created by J. K. Rowling. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. When did the Outsiders come out?
2. In what year was the outsiders published?
3. What was the year of publication of the outsiders?
Q2:
1. Who is the main character of the outsiders?
2. Who is the outsiders about?
3. What character does the Outsiders focus on?
Q3:
1. Who wrote the outsiders?
2. Who was the author of the outsiders?
3. Who penned the outsiders?
Q4:
1. Who is the main character in Out of the Dust?
2. What is the name of the main character in Out of the Dust?
3. Who does Out of the Dust focus on?
Q5:
1. Where does the main character of Out of the Dust grow up?
2. Where does Billie Jo grow up?
3. Where does the main character of Out of the Dust spend her youth?
Q6:
1. What kind of poetry style is Out of the Dust written in?
2. What poetry form does Out of the Dust use?
3. What sort of poetry makes up the tome Out of the Dust?
Q7:
1. Is Out of the Dust long?
2. Does Out of the Dust take forever to get through?
3. Would it take you forever to read Out of the Dust?
Q8:
1. Who is the target audience for the Giver?
2. What kind of people would most appreciate the Giver?
3. Who is most likely to enjoy The Giver?
Q9:
1. What job is Jonas given?
2. What is Jonas chosen to serve as?
3. What is Jonah appointed as?
Q10:
1. Did Jonah learn anything?
2. Was there any important information that Jonah picked up?
3. Did Jonah receive any pertinent info?
Q11:
1. Who wrote Harry Potter?
2. Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
3. Whose mind does Harry Potter come from?
Q12:
1. How many books are there in the Harry Potter series?
2. How many Harry Potter books are there?
3. How many books did JK Rowling write about Harry Potter?
Q13:
1. What school exists in Harry Potter?
2. What schools is attended by the characters in Harry Potter?
3. What school does Harry Potter mention?
Q14:
1. How many years long is Harry Potter's schooling?
2. How many years does Harry Potter spend at wizarding school?
3. How many years of Harry Potter's life are spent at wizarding school?
Q15:
1. What age group is Harry Potter good for?
2. What age group would enjoy the Harry Potter series?
3. What is the target age group for Harry Potter?
Q16:
1. During what period is Anne of Green Gables set?
2. When does the book Anne of Green Gables take place?
3. What time period serves as the setting for Anne of Green Gables?
Q17:
1. Who is the orphan in Anne of Green Gables?
2. What is the orphan's name in Anne of Green Gables?
3. What girl is orphaned in Anne of Green Gables?
Q18:
1. Where is Anne of Green Gables adopted?
2. In what location does a family adopt Anne of Green Gables?
3. Where is the title character of Anne of Green Gables adopted?
Q19:
1. Is Anne of Green Gables a fun read?
2. Is Anne of Green Gables enjoyable to read?
3. Do a lot of people like reading Anne of Green Gables?
Q20:
1. Is Anne of Green Gables more geared towards boys or girls?
2. Are boys or girls more likely to enjoy Anne of Green Gables?
3. Who will probably be more attuned to Anne of Green Gables - boys or girls?
