Initially a tie of 2-2, I came in and settled it with my vote for Me and Banksy. Both books were good, but very different.
If you are looking for something themed with more current issues, then Banksy is for you. It covers, “lots of timely issues addressed with the cyberbullying and the video surveillance - privacy and civil rights...all that good stuff... the message of the power of art” (Debbie). I personally loved that it was a story of students standing up for their rights, and what they thought was best for them and their learning environment. There are a couple of twists and turns as the plot unfolds at the end, definitely something junior high kids would enjoy.
If you want some historical fiction (1727 to be exact), based upon a true story, and even read in a Scottish accent on the audio book, then this book is a good read (listen?). Some might say slow to start, but others would say well written and interesting. The story takes place on a remote island, where a group of people, mainly men and boys, are dropped off to hunt birds for food. It is a story of survival, as nobody ever returns to bring them all home. Keep in mind, although this is a good book it is not for the faint of heart. In the words of Kym Francis, “I might be traumatized by the imagery of birds being used as candles?”
Me and Banksy is the winner of this round!
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