RECOMMENDED BY CARSON S. PERIOD 8 GOLD
Amber Appleton lives with her single mom and her adorable, rescued dog in “Hello Yellow”, the school bus that her mother drives during the day. Although her home life isn’t so great, she learns to cope with her troubles by helping Father Chee teach English to the KDFC’s (The Korean Divas for Christ), battling with Joan of Old, (at a nursing home), writing haikus with a ex-Vietnam soldier (who loves green tea), and forming her high school’s marketing club, The Franks Freaks Force Federation, with her favorite teacher (who does not give hugs). When tragedy strikes her, she must learn that growing up isn’t always easy, and requires endless amounts of effort and perseverance. In this moving novel, we will all learn that being a teenager is difficult, and that the road to getting there is an emotional journey. Sorta Like a Rock Star is relatable to anyone who has felt out of place or underestimated, and is a definite must-read for all teenagers.
Katherine C said,
May 3, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Carson, I agree that life wasn’t easy for Amber while living on the Hello Yellow school bus. However, I enjoyed reading and visualizing Amber making the most of her life by helping the Korean Divas for Christ with Father Chee, hanging out with “her boys”, writing haikus, and cracking a smile on Joan of Olds face every Wednesday. Although I have not felt the same pain as Amber personally, Matthew Quick made me experience what true friendship is all about. It seemed like I was there, pitching in with Ricky and the rest, to help Amber Appleton!
–Katherine C. Period 2 Blue
Laurel D. said,
May 3, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I would definitely agree with you Carson, about this book being a must-read for all teenagers. Although it has some rough language in it, it still brings out how hard being a teenager can be. This book reminded me to never give up and to think about others before yourself because when Amber Appleton comes to terms with what’s going on she has to accept it and be her strongest at a time when she thinks she’s her weakest. I definitely agree with you about this book being an emotional journey as a teenager because the author really puts you in Amber’s place as you feel for her. Thanks for recommending such an interesting, almost life changing book; I really got to learn that keeping hope is a must, and I will definitely recommend this book to my friends.
–Laurel D. Period 3 Blue