for one more day by Mitch Albom

This novel starts with a failed suicide attempt. The protagonist then candidly reflects on what reduced him to giving up on life. A once successful baseballer (yes, it's American), he falls apart after the death of his mother, turning to alcohol and isolation.
I am not sure you would be captivated by this, Year 9, but if your parents enjoy reading this would be a good one to recommend for them. It's a quick read and a thoughtful look at what really matters in life. I give it 3.5 out of 5. Miss ^__^

HOPE

As I said, I couldn't wait to read the end of 'Gravity'; I did, and I am glad to say it didn't disappoint. For me, the strongest theme was centered around hope, a rarity in our cynical, scarred and anguished society. No way am I going to give away the ending. It was a short, punchy read in every chapter. It was philosophical but not laboured. I'd love a class set of these texts - any excuse to teach a good piece of writing. Go for it, Yr 9.  Miss ^__^

GRAVITY by Scott Gardner

I am loving this one! Got it from the young adult section of the library. 209 pages (c) 2006. I am half way through and I can't put the damn thing down!
The plot is about an older teen who makes a big mistake involving alcohol and a car wreck. Instead of facing up to this, Adam elects to run away and try and start afresh. He begins by dropping in on his mum in the city; she had walked out on the family a couple of years earlier as she was having some sort of a break down.
Every page holds an interesting twist involving relationships, the choices we make and, of course, conscience. Can't wait to finish it! I wonder if Adam ever goes home...

Spoke Too Soon

So by the time I was half way through The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group I was beginning to feel somewhat abused myself. I found that the plot lost its drive and started wandering aimlessly through a series of unlikely events. There was certainly nothing to capture my interest for the 2nd half of the book. You may think differently on this point and I would be interested to get your feedback.
Yep, by the time some of the characters had revealed that they were actually vampires (!) I felt that Jinks was trying to meet a publisher deadline; there was a sense of desperation in the unfolding of events towards the end. And did I miss the climax? Or was there none??
So see what you think. Personally, I wouldn't recommend this book. :(