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Summary: Tangerine
Review: I really, really liked this book. It had such an exciting plot, and very realistic characters. There is always something exciting happening in the bizarre Tangerine County. This book is so symbolic; everything that happens in Tangerine symbolizes something in Paul's life. An exciting plot and realistic characters keep you reading until the last page.
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Summary: The book with many surprises
Review: "Tangerine" is a book of mystery, fame, and sports. Paul Fisher is a normal teenage boy who has been a geek for his entire middle school career. His father had a job transfer, so the Fisher family's next destination was Tangerine, Florida; where the air always smelled like smoke. His brother, Erik, has always been the star football player. Paul was never an exceptional athlete, until he moved to Tangerine where he joined to school's soccer team. On the first day of tryouts, everything possible had gone wrong, not only in soccer, but in his family's life. Paul's first impression of Tangerine was sand, sand, and sandy hills. What kind of life would he have here? Was there anything to do in this new-developed city? This is a really good book for teenagers because they can relate to many of the same problems that Paul is facing. Paul makes this book more exciting with his adventurous personality throughout the book. "Tangerine" is a fast-paced book. It is also written with much detail, which includes vibrant portrayals of the characters, set in a sports venue. This book is of a struggle of a teenager growing up. At times he's down on his luck, but he always comes back with full strength. It is a memorable book.
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Summary: shane and josh's review
Review: War Eagles! War Eagles! War! War! War! This is the chant Paul Fisher's middle school soccer team yelled before every game.
Just like the battle cry, the book, Tangerine, is a heart-pounding, exiting thriller. This book bounces around between Paul's present and past but comes together in a mind-boggling, although clear, conclusion.
This intriguing story is about a boy, Paul Fisher, whose conflict in life is that he can never recall what happened to his eyesight. Unfortunately, Paul's parents get too caught up in his brother's football career and their own place in society to notice Paul's personal life and his need to recall the past. Journey with Paul as he tries to regain the truth about his family and all their buried memories.
The story, Tangerine, is written in journal entries from Paul's diary. This format works because all the events occur through Paul's eyes, as he sees them. This plot works for us because it mixes adventure with mystery and engulfs the reader in suspense. Tangerine will make you laugh out loud, but it is really a serious book. There are deaths, robberies, and highly suspicious behavior throughout the story.
This book was recommended to us by our eighth grade teacher, Ms. Childress. Now, we recommend it to you! Tangerine is for people of all ages who love twists and turns in their stories. If you like this book, we also recommend Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. We recommend Out of the Dust because the main character, Billie Jo, faces similar conflicts as Paul Fisher does in Tangerine, like coming to terms with her family, her past, a disability, and death.
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Summary: Chris and Emily's review
Review: TANGERINE
Lightening strikes more than once in Tangerine!
Tangerine is the story of timid, twelve-year-old Paul Fisher and his family, which includes his evil older brother, who Paul loathes. Paul has just moved to Tangerine, Florida, where he must discover the horrible truth about his family. We can guarantee Paul's search will keep you guessing until the very end. Tangerine kept us on the edges of our seats for the entire novel.
In addition to suspense, Tangerine is full of sidesplitting laughs, as well as morals and wisdom for young adults. Tangerine's themes include true friendship, brotherhood, loyalty, honesty, self-confidence, being who you are and being okay with who you are.
Paul's story is written in journal entries from his seventh grade year. Therefore, it's really easy to understand the timeline and how the action fits together. Mr. Bloor, the author, also constructed the characters in such a way that we feel we see these characters every day. The setting is awesome for all the changes that occur in Tangerine. A citrus grove is a fitting place for growth both in nature and within yourself! The main conflict facing Paul in his raging battle for the truth (and all smaller conflicts) comes together so well in the novel's resolution that the end left us speechless. The pace is always fast and stirs up nonstop curiosity, which makes Tangerine impossible to put down.
Our eighth grade communication skills teacher read aloud Tangerine in class and even though our class meets after lunch, Tangerine kept us awake.
Tangerine is a must-read for ages eight to one hundred and eight. It's definitely on the top of our book list.
Tangerine reminds us of Holes by Louis Sachar. Both Paul and Stanley must discover the truth about themselves and the deceitful people around them. If you like Holes, you'll absolutely love Tangerine!
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Summary: Thomas and Cody's review
Review: Thank you, Ms. Childress. We have a teacher, a very "UNIQUE" teacher. She introduces us to books all the time. The best one she has recommended is Tangerine by Edward Bloor.
Tangerine is much like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Like in Hatchet, there is page after page of mystery, suspense, and trauma. Yet, Tangerine is also different because Tangerine is even more mesmerizing and entertaining. Tangerine keeps you on your toes!
This spectacular, almost perfect, book is about a nerdy boy setting himself free from his phony and controlling environment. Paul, the main character, is a dorky seventh grader surrounded by people who are focused on his popular older brother, Erik. In Tangerine, almost everything is not what it seems at first, so travel with Paul of his journey to find the truth.
We really like the flow of this book. It is not too fast-paced, yet it keeps your attention. Tangerine is written in journal entries, which you will find very handy if you have a book report to do for your school (we know, because we did). We think the format works, and we love the ending. To parents out there looking for an educational book for your children to read: this is for you. It taught us about the citrus-growing industry in Tangerine, Florida, as well as the difference between right and wrong.
The characters are so well defined we feel that we have been living with them. Paul seems just like my friend and me. We both are nerdy in our own way. The setting of Tangerine, Florida is perfect for growth and changes. The conflicts are original; you will not see anything else like them even at a Barnes and Noble superstore. You will become so involved with the story that you will jump up and down at the end. We were so engrossed that we were screaming in our minds and out loud, especially when disasters struck or there were new twists in the novel.
We recommend this book mostly to boys of ages eight and up to whenever you die. You will love this book.
!GO TANGERINE!
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Summary: Alisha and Rico's review
Review: The Geek of Texas is now the King of Tangerine! Wow! Need a reason to come to class? Then grab the book Tangerine! Our teacher, Ms. Childress, recommended this book by Edward Bloor, and we fell in love with it...and we are here to tell you it's awesome!
Paul, the main character who's been lied to all his life, is searching for the truth. His 17-year-old brother Erik is the main attraction in the family because he's "daddy's little place kicker," but that's all going to change.
Paul's exciting journal entries documenting this change keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. We recommend this book to both middle school and high school students.
The characters are very round and well described. Paul's story takes place in modern day Florida. We can relate to his small town because we live in one that's not much bigger.
There is a gross amount of conflict in this book, and most of the problems revolve around Paul. However, the resolutions are very satisfying. They will answer any questions you may have and all of Paul's. The theme connects the conflicts together. From baseball bats to blackjacks, this book is action-packed, and the speed of this story is a steady pace.
This book is a combination of Brian's Winter (with a character trying to survive) and the Harry Potter series (with a character finding out the truth).
The novel generates many mixed emotions, and the emotions are ever changing. You never know when you're going to laugh or cry.
If you're not psyched up already, there's nothing more we can do for you. Take our word and read this book!
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Summary: Chase and Brittany's review
Review: Tangerine Tangerine is an awesome book. Our teacher, Ms. Childress, read it out loud to the class. Tangerine is written like a diary or journal. At points in the story, our class laughed out loud. Often, the book was so full of suspense and danger, it made us sit at the end of our seats with our mouths open. Of course, we always wanted her to read more. The book is about a boy named Paul on a quest for the truth. Every day adds up and makes sense in the end. Tangerine makes you think. The story is so descriptive that you feel like you are standing there watching everything happening in front of your face. Many events happen in the book--both good and bad. People die, a lot of fights break out, a sinkhole opens, justice is required, girls phone, and games are won. Additionally, Paul's brother is an evil football player, and his father believes in and trusts his brother. His mother is too protective and doesn't stand up for Paul at all. Tangerine is suitable for middle school to high school students of both genders. This book reminds us of Among The Hidden. Both books keep you waiting and wanting more. If you like Among The Hidden, you should go to your nearest library and check out Tangerine now!
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Summary: Vontenea's review
Review: If you're familiar with sibling rivalry and into mysterious occurrences, then Tangerine is the book for you!
I believe Tangerine is a book any young adult can relate to because Paul, the main character, faces experiences teenagers go through everyday. What teenager doesn't know about trying to fit in, starting relationships, and craving attention? I sure do!
Tangerine is a collection of journal entries, which is effective because the reader gets Paul's point of view on all the sticky situations he cannot avoid.
Throughout the book the reader feels many emotions such as sympathy, satisfaction, joy, and apprehension as Paul goes through an odyssey for truth and in the process finds himself.
Tangerine revolves around a mysterious vision disability and Paul's need to be accepted. On top of that, Paul has a sinister brother, Erik, who only makes matters worse. Additionally his parents are too caught up in the "Erik Fisher Football Dream" to realize what is really happening under their own roof.
Tangerine doesn't compare to any other book. It's in a category totally its own! This book proved to me that I can always rely on my teacher to find a good book (she recommended it to me). However, you don't have to listen to a teacher. Listen to me!
Later, if you think my opinion is worth your time, you should also read Maniac Magee and Walk Two Moons.
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Summary: Lee and Paul's review
Review: Tangerine Tangerine is one of the most realistic books we have ever read. It's like we were part of the story. This totally awesome book is about a seventh grade student, Paul Fisher. He is a big pushover to everyone he knows and is too scared of the world to stand up for himself. Our teacher read this book aloud in class to us, and we are very grateful because we have never encountered a novel of this caliber. Tangerine was so funny that at times we were gasping for air and fell out of our seats laughing. But, in most parts of the story, the plot is very serious and requires careful reading to deduce certain clues that foreshadow what will happen later on in the story. Tangerine is uniquely written through Paul's eyes. We saw fights, freezes, lightening, and all sorts of other adventures in journal form from Paul's perspective. We suggest this book for 7th through 9th grade students. This book does not suit younger age groups because it would be too difficult to catch the themes of the story. This book would not suit older age groups because it has been so long since they have been in school that they couldn't relate! When we were reading Tangerine, we kept thinking of a character in Walk Two Moons who teaches a shared basic theme: just because you are blind does not mean you cannot see.
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Summary: Megan and Jack's review
Review: At first, when our teacher told us we were reading the book Tangerine, we thought it was going to be SO boring! We mean who writes an interesting book about a fruit! Come on! WOW! We were wrong! We had to eat those words (or, rather, fruit)! Tangerine is about a seventh grader named Paul Fisher who moves from Houston, Texas to Tangerine, Florida. Paul has a brother, Erik, who gets praised even when he does dirty deeds, which is always. Paul, on the other hand, often gets overlooked! Paul is legally blind, but he can still see the truth about his evil brother Erik. Why can't everyone else? This book is written like a diary and has brief flashbacks, which shoot from Paul's present to his past. This storytelling format works because Paul becomes so real. We knew his thoughts, his feelings, his hopes, and his fears. We got to know Paul better than our own brothers! The characters in the story are very lifelike! We were astonished by how real the characters' lives were. We could relate to their familiar, ordinary problems. Paul struggles with his older brother, and he has parents who just don't understand! Tangerine's an extraordinary book, and you'll never find another like it! This book is the first on our list to recommend. If you like Tangerine (which you probably will), then you should also pick up Dangerzone. They are both incredible books full of sports! Hey, who says you can't have P.E. in English class?
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