8th Grade Language Arts: Dystopian Book Clubs

Unwind

“Unwind is a dystopian novel set in America in the future. Three teens; Lev, Risa, and Connor are unwinds.  Meaning they will be killed for their organs to be transferred.  The three kids found out that they would be unwound before their parents told them, so the three decided to run away.  They go through a long and hard journey to try to escape their fate in the book Unwind. We all like the book because of the contrast between characters and how the chapters switch points of view.”

-Stone, Luke, Max C., & Heath

Fahrenheit 451

“We’re reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The story is about a fireman – one who destroys books by starting fires, rather than putting fires out. As the story progresses, the main character, Guy Montag, realizes he might not be doing the right thing. Told in three riveting and inspiring parts, Fahrenheit 451 is a book we all have been thoroughly enjoying. Ray Bradbury does a great job in this story, perfectly illustrating the scene with excellent metaphors, similes, and analogies. He goes into detail at important parts, and leaves great cliffhangers and creates well-written suspense and tension.” 

-Sean, Ava, Max W., Audrey, & Sander