7th Grade Lit Circle Book Ratings! |
Mad Dog Rizz!!! |
Rachel G. rated The Hate U Give a 5/5 because it was deep and meaningful, but the book was still easy to follow and enjoyable to read.
I (Madison Rizzo) rated Legend 4/5 because I love that book with all my soul, but hated some of the characters, and disagreed with some of the decisions the author made. It lost two point for keeping [REDACTED] alive, but added a point because the writer was amazing!
Andra R. rated The Blind Side 2/5 because it felt reductive it seemed tasteless and was very slow. It had a meaningful story, but had many filler chapters that did not impact the plot.
Tammy C. rated Lily and Dunkin 4/5 because it was a really nice, cozy story about identity and trusting one's self. It's a really a good book that sends a powerful message.
Aarnav G. rated It's Trevor Noah a 4/5 because it was a good book with vibrant descriptions. There were a couple points in the book that slowed the plot overall. The message of the story shows readers that they can come from very little and become superstars.
I (Madison Rizzo) rated Legend 4/5 because I love that book with all my soul, but hated some of the characters, and disagreed with some of the decisions the author made. It lost two point for keeping [REDACTED] alive, but added a point because the writer was amazing!
Andra R. rated The Blind Side 2/5 because it felt reductive it seemed tasteless and was very slow. It had a meaningful story, but had many filler chapters that did not impact the plot.
Tammy C. rated Lily and Dunkin 4/5 because it was a really nice, cozy story about identity and trusting one's self. It's a really a good book that sends a powerful message.
Aarnav G. rated It's Trevor Noah a 4/5 because it was a good book with vibrant descriptions. There were a couple points in the book that slowed the plot overall. The message of the story shows readers that they can come from very little and become superstars.
The Night Diary By Diya George |
Originally Published in The Scroll
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We all feel lost at times. We feel like we don’t know what we’re doing, why we're here, or what's next. That's why stories are so important. They can guide us through the world when we’re lost. The book The Night Diary is one of the best guides for when you're lost.
Young Nisha doesn’t know who she is. She can’t tell whether she’s Indian or Pakistani. Whether she is Hindu or Muslim. She doesn’t know whether she belongs in her hometown or not. When her dad says they have to leave her home, her diary to her late mother is one of the only places where she feels like she can speak out and use her voice. But will that be enough for her to find who she is?
The Night Diary is a book that is both sentimental and reconciling. When you first look at the cover of the book you think that it’s two hands joining together. But later you realize that it’s two hands drifting apart. Nisha’s relationship with her mother is similar through these hands. And Nisha writing through the diary is what brings her closer to her mom whom she never knew during her land that she doesn’t recognize.
The Night Diary is such an amazing book. I love how reading it makes you really feel as though you’re reading a letter from someone living in India during the separation of India and Pakistan. You can also hear Nisha through her words and feel how sad, happy, or frustrated she feels at times. And you can tell how worried Nisha is that at any moment she and her family could die. It almost makes you feel like your Nisha.
Rating The Night Diary I would probably give it a 10/10 because even though you can always improve a book I genuinely can't find anything wrong with the story. The characters are displayed incredibly well and you can feel the authenticity of the descriptions and feelings. I also love how creative the storyline is since I don’t feel like it follows the typical storyline and it isn’t very predictable.
The Night Diary is one of the best books that I have ever read with spectacular characters and a stupendous storyline. The book is so amazing that it seems like something straight out of your dreams. And with every step of the way you feel more and more connected to Nisha and her family. It is definitely a must-read for 4th and 5th grade.
Young Nisha doesn’t know who she is. She can’t tell whether she’s Indian or Pakistani. Whether she is Hindu or Muslim. She doesn’t know whether she belongs in her hometown or not. When her dad says they have to leave her home, her diary to her late mother is one of the only places where she feels like she can speak out and use her voice. But will that be enough for her to find who she is?
The Night Diary is a book that is both sentimental and reconciling. When you first look at the cover of the book you think that it’s two hands joining together. But later you realize that it’s two hands drifting apart. Nisha’s relationship with her mother is similar through these hands. And Nisha writing through the diary is what brings her closer to her mom whom she never knew during her land that she doesn’t recognize.
The Night Diary is such an amazing book. I love how reading it makes you really feel as though you’re reading a letter from someone living in India during the separation of India and Pakistan. You can also hear Nisha through her words and feel how sad, happy, or frustrated she feels at times. And you can tell how worried Nisha is that at any moment she and her family could die. It almost makes you feel like your Nisha.
Rating The Night Diary I would probably give it a 10/10 because even though you can always improve a book I genuinely can't find anything wrong with the story. The characters are displayed incredibly well and you can feel the authenticity of the descriptions and feelings. I also love how creative the storyline is since I don’t feel like it follows the typical storyline and it isn’t very predictable.
The Night Diary is one of the best books that I have ever read with spectacular characters and a stupendous storyline. The book is so amazing that it seems like something straight out of your dreams. And with every step of the way you feel more and more connected to Nisha and her family. It is definitely a must-read for 4th and 5th grade.