Speaker For The Dead by Orson Scott Card

Erick Arias

Plot Summary:
Speaker For The Dead is the sequel to Ender's Game. It takes place after the genocide of the bugger race, and Andrew Wiggin, aka Ender, is held responsible. In this story a new alien species is discovered; they're nicknamed the "piggies" because their faces appear to be the face of a pig. Just like the buggers, their alien ways are frightening. Ender bravely tries to find the truth as a speaker for the dead.

Critical Evaluation:
I give this book a 9/10. The story is very interesting, and how the whole plot of the story is based upon just getting information about the new alien species. There is a lot back story that describes how the aliens came to be.

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The People In The Photo by Helene Gestern

Jodye Rivera

Summary 
The People in the Photo is a book about two complete strangers who are trying to get more information on their deceased parents. Helene wants to get to know her mother who died when she was very young and has no recollection of her, her parents having had sheltered her from any information of her mother. Stephane is the other character in the book he wants to find out more about his father in all the senses. His father was around his whole life until a couple years ago but he was always distant  and cold towards the family.

Critical Evaluation 
I would rate this book a 10 because it had a little of every genre. This book also has you wanting to know more at every moment. The book is very filled with emotion and you feel the characters pain and happiness as you keep reading.

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