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10 Things I Hate About Pinky is a romance novel by Sandhya Menon, published in 2020. It follows the main character and protagonist, Pinky, who is independent and has a unique character and personality. Samir, another protagonist, is a perfect student and the son of a sick mother. When Pinky gets reproached for dating, she…

Introduction: Black Boy is a memoir written by Richard Wright, published in 1945. He describes the components of his harsh childhood, especially during the black and white discrimination period. He also shares his experiences as a child who moved from house to house. The novel is known for its time period as well as the…

Introduction: The Count of Monte Carlo is a literary novel by Alexander Dumas, published in 1846. It has gained recognition for its historical and fantastical twists. The story follows Edmond Dantès, who gets arrested on his wedding day by his jealous friends. He goes through prison and escapes to the island of Monte Cristo.  Plot: …

Introduction: Bomb is a historical informative novel about the atomic bomb during World War II by Steve Sheinkin. It was published in 2012. It follows Robert Oppenheimer and other scientists all over the world as to built the atomic bomb. There were a lot of complications, especially with the Soviet Union and the U.S. government,…

Introduction:  A Step From Heaven is a realistic fiction of a young Korean immigrant girl, written by An Na, and published in 2001. This novel follows a young Korean immigrant family, from the perspective of a young Korean girl, Young Ju, shows their journey in America. The family is fascinated by “Mi Gook” which is…