Literature
The House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is a story about a young girl, Esperanza, growing up in a poor neighborhood. Esperanza is faced with many challenges and is influenced by many important people who shape her into who she has become.
Sammy and Juliana
Sammy and Juliana by Benjamin Alire Saenz is a story about a teenage boy, Sammy Santos, who lives in a barrio in a small town near the edge of New Mexico. During his
senior year Sammy falls in love with an independent girl. Sammy loses everyone he loves but keeps moving forward and has open mind about everything. Sammy learns many lessons from his neighbors and friends, Sammy keeps all the people he loves with him in his heart.
Antigone
Antigone by Sophocles, is about a woman who wants to bury one of her brother's body, but is not allowed to. Her uncle the king, Creon, was very stubborn and persistence about his law, he would not let Antigone bury her sibling. Antigone attempts but gets caught and is sentenced to death. Antigone's sister takes part of the blame so Creon sends them both to a death sentence. Creon's son had fell in love with Antigone's sister and when he found about the death sentence he kills himself. So therefor both Antigone and her sister die and Creon is left to live without his son and his terrible mistake.
My Sister's Keeper
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult is a story about a girl named Anna Fitzgerald who was born as a bone marrow donor for her sick sister, Kate. Kate has been diagnosed with leukemia at a young age. Both of their parents will doing anything for Kate to live, and the only chance she had was to have a bone marrow donor. Jesse Kate's and Anna's brother was ashamed that he couldn't be the perfect match so he does bad things to get attention from his parents, since they're so focused on Kate. Anna is tired of being her sister's keeper so therefore sues her parents. Her parents react and the whole family starts to fall apart but gets closer as well.
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice And Men by Steinbeck is a story about two adult men, George and Lennie who travel around California doing farm jobs. George the brains takes care of Lennie, Lennie being mentally ill causes many problems on their previous and current job. They encounter many different characters that relate to them and have many adventures.
The Art Of Racing in the Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein is a story about a dog who is different from other dogs because his mind is equal to a human mind but his soul has chosen a dog's body. Enzo the main character goes through many adventures with his owner Denny, who is fighting for his daughter's custody from the dead mother's parents. Enzo learns and teaches human many life long lessons that we have not yet discovered.
Romeo and Juilet
Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare is story about two star-crossed lovers whose family has hated each other since the beginning of time. The story begins when Romeo, an Montague sneaks into a Capulet's party, where he meets Juliet who instantly fall in love. They're family hating each other made it hard for them to be together. Romeo and Juliet make sacrifices and their story ends with both of their deaths.
Dear Zoe
Dear Zoe by Philip Beard is story about a teenager, Tess who is living a tragedy. Her younger half sister, Zoe died by a hit and run on 9/11, when Tess was suppose to watch her but was too consumed on what was happening. Tess blames 9/11 for her Zoe's death ad unravels and confesses it was her fault that Zoe died. We see her life unravel and struggle emotionally, but become stronger. As Tess grows up she spills out her secrets and thoughts.