Cujo, by Stephen King

This book doesn't have any bad or good characters,  Cujo, by Stephen King is about family living in the small town and their problems, those problems are: problem with an alcohol, health problem, problem with their dog and so on. This book gets reader's attention by showing feelings, for example this book mostly shows dog's feelings which was infected and got crazy from a bat bite.

This book is not for everyone, but if you are this kind of person who wants to read this book, you are going to be very interested in doing it, because this book talks about many interesting incidents and discusses many problems who some readers may have. Also if you've read some Stephen King's books you are gonna be every interested in reading this book, because this book is connected to other Stephen King's books. And even if you are not interested in someone's problems, you've didn't read any of Stephen King's books or your grammar vocabulary is not so good, most likely you are going to be interested in reading this book, because plot which Stephen King created is breath-taking and you are going to change your feelings about situations in the "Cujo" many times while reading this very unusual book!

Reviewed by George K., Grade 9

Glendale Central Library

Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, by Joya Goffney

Quinn is an average teenage girl who struggles with trust. In order to make sense of the world, she makes lists. Bucket lists, kissing lists, all kinds of lists. When Quinn's journal of lists goes missing and she is blackmailed by an anonymous Instagram account, she must get out of her comfort zone and find the perpetrator before it is too late. Along the way, Quinn must face fears and learn to trust others, even when her situation seems hopeless.

I liked that Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, by Joya Goffney was honest about racial struggles, whether it be familial expectations or how the world views a black person. The author did not make Quinn's blackness the focus, but merely included it as part of her identity that she must learn to explore and accept. Goffney also highlights class struggles and the importance of family, biological or not. The writing style seemed more casual, and it was easy to feel exactly what Quinn felt throughout the novel. I love the aspect of lists that the author presents because it is something that anyone could relate to. The ideas presented in the book could resonate with any teen, regardless of class, race, or other identities.

Reviewed by AL, Grade 12

Glendale Central Library