Miguel found out Rondell was illiterate when the two shared a cell at juvie. A few weeks after Miguel arrival at the Lighthouse, he gets a roommate, Rondell. He doesn't have a roommate and spends his time reading the few books in the library. After that incident Miguel keeps to himself. Mong is a skinny Chinese kid everyone avoids. When Miguel meets everyone he gets into a fight with Mong. There six other guys staying at the group home. I liked Jaden, he tried hard and seemed to really care. The group home Miguel is assigned to known as the Lighthouse and is run by Jaden, a laid back surfer type. The judge sentences Miguel to a year at a group home and mandatory journal writing. Miguel has done something that landed him in juvie. I would also use this text to have students make predictions.We Were Here by Matt De La Pena - I loved Pena's last novel Mexican White Boy and I was really looking forward to reading We Were Here. This book proves that all books don’t fit a perfect mold, and I think students could have a lot of fun trying to capture the different turns the plot took. I loved all of the directions that the plot took, and it would be interesting to have students map the plot in a diagram. Teacher’s Tools for Navigation: This would make a great literature circle text. His character development truly shines in this title. Matt de la Peña proves, once again, that he can write books that are incredibly different from each other. By the end, I was surprised when I realized there would be a sequel! I fell in love with Shy’s honest voice, and he reminded me of many teens I know.
I loved how it kept me guessing, and I found it to be utterly unpredictable. Review: It is difficult to review this book without giving any spoilers! It is a thrilling, action-packed text that is sure to keep readers on their toes. Suddenly it’s a fight to survive for those left living. The earthquake is only the first disaster. Shy’s only weeks out at sea when an earthquake more massive than ever before recorded hits California, and his life is forever changed.
And how bad can it be? Bikinis, free food, maybe even a girl or two-every cruise has different passengers, after all.īut everything changes when the Big One hits. In a few months on a luxury cruise liner, he’ll rake in the tips and be able to help his mom and sister out with the bills. GoodReads Summary: Shy took the summer job to make some money. Published: November 12th, 2013 by Delacorte
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