Six books, each of a different genre
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (contemporary realistic fiction), The Arrival (historical fiction), Catching Fire (science fiction, fantasy, dystopia), My Friend Dahmer (nonfiction, information), Paper Towns (adventure, mystery), Luna (diversity, multicultural, cultural differences)
Best overall book
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Because of the method of storytelling and the content. I think it's really valuable to have a story that chronicles an adolescent boy's coming out story and I love that this book is multicultural.
Most Likely to be banned
Luna
Because it deals with transgender issues and acceptance of a character who is transgender.
Runner up - My Friend Dahmer - Because of the subject matter: homosexuality, alcohol abuse, young serial killer's inner mind (taboo topics).
Most Likely to be adapted into an award-winning screenplay
Aristotle and Dante
Because it deals with a lot of sensitive issues and is quite moving
Best book to stimulate research questions
Catching Fire
Students can use it as a jumping off point to research political processes, revolution, poverty and class systems, and different types of leaders across history.
Best unravelling of a plot
My Friend Dahmer
The author conveys Dahmer's unravelling sanity through well-paced images and emotionally stirring scenes and carefully leads up to the exact moment when he snaps. The reader can truly feel the darkness creeping in.
Most Vivid Descriptions of Settings
The Arrival
Because it actually visually represents the scenes! And the images are breathtaking.
Best Use of Purposeful Meaningful Dialogue
Aristotle and Dante
A lot if not most of the interactions between characters in the book are shown through dialogue. The dialogue reveals their characteristics and important aspects of their relationships.
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