Schooled

The book that I'm reading about is called schooled by an author named paul langan. Paul langan is 47 years old he wrote more than 20 books, and over 10 of the book was in the bluford high books such as the gun, the bully, survivor, and fallen in most of the bluford books the characters are connected in some way.   

Lionel is a freshman in highschool he was 15 years old he loves to play basketball he hopes to play in the nba one day.  but there is a big problem he doesn't like school and he doesn't  know how to read he plays for his highschool “he’s very good but the teachers are trying to hold him back because of his bad grades”  his dad tells him it’s not worth his time and wants him to only finish school. His friends want him to stay with him and drop out of school.

I like the book because it's similar to a lot of teens, including me, we all have  a dream that seems good but we would need to go to school to do are dream jobs a lot of us think about dropping but won’t because we want to make are family happy and work are dream jobs. I think it's about teen because that's the things that go through are minds. More people should read this book because it tells you what to prepare for when you drop out it's not a good life on anybody.

Book Review by Ke'Shawn W.

Schooled

The book I read was schooled by Paul langan.This is the first book I read  by the author I’m not certain if he have another books.This journal is about Lionel and his english teacher at bluford high school. Lionel,can you read the poem to us?’’lionel shephard cringed.It was the third time Mrs.Henley, his english teacher called him today.First she ask him to define what the American dream was.Lionel joked that it was what happen when everybody in the country was sleeping. His classmate and friends laughed out loud ‘’you tripping,Mrs Henley smiled and move on.

Lionel wanted to ask her why she always picking   on him.Lionel often thought of  dropping out of school but he knew his dad would  not allow it.Tanner Street Titans for the first time in three years has won the basketball tournament. officer Hodden, his coach was so happy that he lifted Lionel up in the middle of the court.’’you are a smart player, it was one of the few times   lionel could remember anyone calling him smart.

 I suggest this book to everyone who love reading a nonfiction book or story. If you love reading fiction I will advice you  not to to read this book because it will be boring.

Book Review by Dodah T.

Schooled

SCHOOLED

This book is about a boy who loves basketball. The author is Paul Langan. His writing style is drama, but very interesting. The message this book gives you is that you shouldn’t put anything above your education. The main character Lionel, juggles basketball and his education.

Schooled is about a teenage boy Lionel who doesn’t know if he would rather pursue in basketball or focus on high school like he promises his mother & father. While Lionel’s going thru these decisions his friend Jamar is trying to convince him to dropout. All these events happening and Lionel can barely read and write, will he pursue his dream or get caught in a nightmare?

I did like this book because it shows you how important your education is. Although the characters change from time to time I do recommend this book. Lionel is a dynamic character because at first he wants to make his mother happy. Although he begins to feed into what Jamar says Lionel makes the right decision. The good thing about this book is that it will have you wanting to know what will happen next.

Book Review by Omunique G.