fiction Archives - Homeschooling Teen

Book Review: The Ravenwood Saga

For the first time in a long while, I completely recommend these books.

Book Review: “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini

Eragon, a 15-year-old boy, discovers a mysterious blue stone in the forest and finds out there is much more to his past and future than he ever imagined.

When Writing is Bad

An author may write a book to make sense of their own questions and thoughts, their own hurt and grief, their own emotions. But the thing is, what you read affects you.

My Favorite Books for National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month. National Read Across America Day is March 2nd. I have compiled some of my favorite books in honor of this day.

Holes Book Review

Holes has one main Very Important Point to make: if you repeat often enough that someone is a failure, they will become one.

Stronghold of the Enemy (Book Review)

Stronghold of the Enemy is both a warning and a possible road map to education freedom.

Spanish Cultural Program for Teenagers

This four-month Spanish Cultural Program includes a reading club, screening of short films, poetry recitals, and introductory workshops on creative writing.

Book Review: No Saints in Kansas

This YA novel is a fictional take on the real murder of the Clutter family with no obvious motive that occurred on November 15, 1959.

The Giver – Lois Lowry

I recommend The Giver for everyone – however, the more mature you are the more you will get from reading this phenomenal book.

Gossamer – by Lois Lowry

Gossamer is perfect for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world.

The Secret of Platform Thirteen – Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform Thirteen is a fun fantasy with many laugh out loud moments.

The Housekeeper and the Professor – Yōko Ogawa

Yoko Ogawa’s “The Housekeeper and the Professor” is an enchanting story about the curious equations that can create a family.

Why I Didn’t Finish Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House

Any book I hate on page one doesn’t deserve to be finished. Not to mention, Welcome to Dead House seems to have been written for future sociopaths.

The Phantom Tollbooth – Norton Juster

The beloved classic story of Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond with Tock, the Humbug, and the captive princesses Rhyme and Reason.

Inkheart – Cornelia Funke

I recommend Inkheart for every fantasy lover, or those who like books about characters from a magical world coming to our own world.

The Field Trip, a Novel by Greg Elsasser

Reading this deep work of Christian fiction was like watching a vivid action movie in my mind!

The Passion of Dolssa – Julie Berry

Medieval France: Dolssa is an 18-year-old mystic who is on the run after being accused of heresy.

Where’d You Go Bernadette – Maria Semple

I love Where’d You Go Bernadette, yet every rational part of me wants to hate it.

Long Way Down, by Jason Reynolds

This book could have been worthy of the seven awards it has won – but it’s not.

LITTLE WOMEN: Win a $25 Gift Card to See the New Movie!

It’s the 150th Anniversary of Louisa May Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN, which makes it the perfect time for the release of a new film adaptation of the beloved classic! Celebrating sisterhood, family, and unconditional love, LITTLE WOMEN opens in theaters this fall. Sisters—and dreams—are unique in their ability to inspire, encourage and change the world. For […]