Friday
The Big Book of Bart Simpson by Matt Groenig
Genre: Humor
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Bart Simpson who lives with his mom, dad, and twosisters. Bart and his family go through several short but funny stories. In some ofthese stories you will read about Bart\'s crazy adventures when he gets abducted byaliens or becomes the super hero Bartman. My favorite story in the book was whenBart went to space and had to save his family from aliens by using a sling shot todefend is family.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought that this book was funny. This book was very original in many ways suchas the strange but funny stories and unforgettable characters. You will enjoyreading about an unusual family's crazy comical adventures. If you are a fan of theSimpsons show you will surely enjoy this entertaining book.
By Aaron in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Bart Simpson who lives with his mom, dad, and twosisters. Bart and his family go through several short but funny stories. In some ofthese stories you will read about Bart\'s crazy adventures when he gets abducted byaliens or becomes the super hero Bartman. My favorite story in the book was whenBart went to space and had to save his family from aliens by using a sling shot todefend is family.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought that this book was funny. This book was very original in many ways suchas the strange but funny stories and unforgettable characters. You will enjoyreading about an unusual family's crazy comical adventures. If you are a fan of theSimpsons show you will surely enjoy this entertaining book.
By Aaron in grade 6
Pendragon: The Pilgrims of Rayne by D.J.McHale
Genre: fantasy, science-fiction
Book Summary: This 8th book in the series is about the traveler Bobby Pendragon as he tries tostop the evil Saint Dane destroy the world. This time Bobby must team up with fellowtraveler and a trouble maker Siry. Siry is very unwilling until Bobby helps Sirysteal a ship and learn about their past. Bobby and Siry learn that Saint Dane isgathering an army to attack the peaceful village of Rayne. Bobby manages to helpwin the battle but to do so he had to mix territories which could lead to disaster.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. The author kept on adding suprising plots in the story. Ithought this book was great. The only thing I didn\'t like in this story was whenBobby had to destroy the flume to trap him and Saint Dane on the island of Ibra.
By Aaron in grade 6
Book Summary: This 8th book in the series is about the traveler Bobby Pendragon as he tries tostop the evil Saint Dane destroy the world. This time Bobby must team up with fellowtraveler and a trouble maker Siry. Siry is very unwilling until Bobby helps Sirysteal a ship and learn about their past. Bobby and Siry learn that Saint Dane isgathering an army to attack the peaceful village of Rayne. Bobby manages to helpwin the battle but to do so he had to mix territories which could lead to disaster.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. The author kept on adding suprising plots in the story. Ithought this book was great. The only thing I didn\'t like in this story was whenBobby had to destroy the flume to trap him and Saint Dane on the island of Ibra.
By Aaron in grade 6
Thursday
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischm
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about Horace, who most people call Price Brat because of his trickery. When PRince Horace is naughty he must be spanked, but princes cannot be spanked so an orphan namee Jemmy is taken from the streets to be spanked in Horace's place, but when Prince Horace runs away with Jemmy, they get captured by two thieves and have to find a way to escape, but the question is will they?
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. It was a little boring in the beginning, but then I came to the part where Jemmy and Prince Horace are captured, and I read the whole book without putting it down once. It kept me on the edge of my seat and was very suspenseful and exciting! I would recommend it to anyone in need of an exciting book!
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about Horace, who most people call Price Brat because of his trickery. When PRince Horace is naughty he must be spanked, but princes cannot be spanked so an orphan namee Jemmy is taken from the streets to be spanked in Horace's place, but when Prince Horace runs away with Jemmy, they get captured by two thieves and have to find a way to escape, but the question is will they?
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. It was a little boring in the beginning, but then I came to the part where Jemmy and Prince Horace are captured, and I read the whole book without putting it down once. It kept me on the edge of my seat and was very suspenseful and exciting! I would recommend it to anyone in need of an exciting book!
By Lauren in grade 7
Sweet Blood by Pete Hautman
Genre: Vampire Novel
Book Summary: A diabetic girl who believes she is a vampire. She is aggressive and also intelligent. Her name is Lucy Szabo. She has a chat room that she visits alot and talks to other vampires. That's what she actually meets a real one
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This book was good and I really would recommend it. I thought it was scary in some parts and some other parts are just plain disturbing, but hte ending is great and totally unexpected.
By Dorothy in grade 7
Book Summary: A diabetic girl who believes she is a vampire. She is aggressive and also intelligent. Her name is Lucy Szabo. She has a chat room that she visits alot and talks to other vampires. That's what she actually meets a real one
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This book was good and I really would recommend it. I thought it was scary in some parts and some other parts are just plain disturbing, but hte ending is great and totally unexpected.
By Dorothy in grade 7
Summer Ball by Mike Lupica
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Summer Ball is actually a sequel to Travel Team. Summer Ball is about a boy named Danny who goes to a "big time" basketball camp. He runs into abunch of problems at Right Way basketball camp.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I loved this book. I liked it so much because it was intense and about sports. I just could not put it down. This was realistic fiction (my favorite). It had many exciting and new things happen to Danny such as making new friends and camp bullies. I would totally recommend this book to a fifth or sixth grader who loves sports.
By Kyle in grade 6
Book Summary: Summer Ball is actually a sequel to Travel Team. Summer Ball is about a boy named Danny who goes to a "big time" basketball camp. He runs into abunch of problems at Right Way basketball camp.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I loved this book. I liked it so much because it was intense and about sports. I just could not put it down. This was realistic fiction (my favorite). It had many exciting and new things happen to Danny such as making new friends and camp bullies. I would totally recommend this book to a fifth or sixth grader who loves sports.
By Kyle in grade 6
Samurai Girl: The Book of the Heart
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: _Four months after the brutal attack at Heaven Kogo's wedding, she returned to Japan hungry, dirty, and tired. Because of her father's coma she lived at her wealthy uncle's mansion. For many days she was pampered as in her earlier life, until she learned that her uncle was also connected with the Yakuza thief gang. So, with the help of her boyfriend Hiro, Heaven returned to San Diego in search of her birth mother, who was the last person she could trust, but meanwhile she ran into more ninjas, led by her stepmother, Micko, and learned who really is her friend and enemy.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed reading the Book of the Heart as well as al the other Samurai Series. I liked all the action, suspense, and drama in this book. I really liked the personality of Heaven. She's girly and hip as well as tough and outgoing. THough I liked many chapters in the the book there was one that made me sad. Heaven's boyfriend hasn't been true and trustworthy to her so afterwards he had to take the consequences. I would recommend this book to people who like realistic fiction filled with alot of action, drama, suspense, and everything else that could happen in life as well as girls who aren't afraid to fight.
By Anna in grade 8
Book Summary: _Four months after the brutal attack at Heaven Kogo's wedding, she returned to Japan hungry, dirty, and tired. Because of her father's coma she lived at her wealthy uncle's mansion. For many days she was pampered as in her earlier life, until she learned that her uncle was also connected with the Yakuza thief gang. So, with the help of her boyfriend Hiro, Heaven returned to San Diego in search of her birth mother, who was the last person she could trust, but meanwhile she ran into more ninjas, led by her stepmother, Micko, and learned who really is her friend and enemy.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed reading the Book of the Heart as well as al the other Samurai Series. I liked all the action, suspense, and drama in this book. I really liked the personality of Heaven. She's girly and hip as well as tough and outgoing. THough I liked many chapters in the the book there was one that made me sad. Heaven's boyfriend hasn't been true and trustworthy to her so afterwards he had to take the consequences. I would recommend this book to people who like realistic fiction filled with alot of action, drama, suspense, and everything else that could happen in life as well as girls who aren't afraid to fight.
By Anna in grade 8
Samurai Girl: The Book of the Flame
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: A few months ago Heaven Kogo the daughter of a very wealthy company owner, Konishi Kogo, was going to have a wedding with another wealthy company owner's son. Possibly the marriage would settle the feud between the Kogos and Yukemuras, but on that day everything went wrong. Not long after her brother's death, father's coma, and attacks on her the same things are goin on. Every friend she made she put in danger. She's till running, but with nowhere to hide. After escaping from L.A. and into Vegas she had to return, for the Yakuza thieves found her there, too. After helplessly running, Heaven has finally made a choice. She has confronted her enemy, the father of her fiance, let herself be captured by the police, told the whole story to them, and now she is going back home to her family in Japan so she could live her old life again and possibly settle the feud once and for all.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed reading the Book of the Flame as well as the other Samurai Girl series. What I really liked about this book was the suspense, the different characteristics of the characters, and the action. In every chapter I always wonder what will happen next. Sometimes I even read ahead to get a clue. Though I like all the chapters, there was one particular one that I didn't like. In that chapter Heaven finally gave up and let herself be captured. Even though she was freed later, I was still disappointed that she gave up hope. I would recommend this book to people who like books with alot of suspense, action, and tough girls.
By Anna in grade 8
Book Summary: A few months ago Heaven Kogo the daughter of a very wealthy company owner, Konishi Kogo, was going to have a wedding with another wealthy company owner's son. Possibly the marriage would settle the feud between the Kogos and Yukemuras, but on that day everything went wrong. Not long after her brother's death, father's coma, and attacks on her the same things are goin on. Every friend she made she put in danger. She's till running, but with nowhere to hide. After escaping from L.A. and into Vegas she had to return, for the Yakuza thieves found her there, too. After helplessly running, Heaven has finally made a choice. She has confronted her enemy, the father of her fiance, let herself be captured by the police, told the whole story to them, and now she is going back home to her family in Japan so she could live her old life again and possibly settle the feud once and for all.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed reading the Book of the Flame as well as the other Samurai Girl series. What I really liked about this book was the suspense, the different characteristics of the characters, and the action. In every chapter I always wonder what will happen next. Sometimes I even read ahead to get a clue. Though I like all the chapters, there was one particular one that I didn't like. In that chapter Heaven finally gave up and let herself be captured. Even though she was freed later, I was still disappointed that she gave up hope. I would recommend this book to people who like books with alot of suspense, action, and tough girls.
By Anna in grade 8
The Report Card by Andrew Clements
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: An intelligent girl wants to show others that are not all they seem.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: She knew how to read at age 3 and do challenging puzzles at age 2. Things that were difficult for some students and easy for her. She has been a straigh A student, but now in the 5th grade she gets C's and D's. Why? Find out. It is a really exciting book.
By Abby in grade 6
Book Summary: An intelligent girl wants to show others that are not all they seem.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: She knew how to read at age 3 and do challenging puzzles at age 2. Things that were difficult for some students and easy for her. She has been a straigh A student, but now in the 5th grade she gets C's and D's. Why? Find out. It is a really exciting book.
By Abby in grade 6
Nancy Drew, Global Warning by Carolyn Keene
Genre: Mystery, Graphic Novel
Book Summary: Nancy Drew and her friends are at Cheri Goales ecosystem trying to save the animals in there because a yeti keeps throwing rocks at the ecosystem's glass walls, causing them to shatter.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This book was full of adventure and mystery. It's a great book and it's a quick read. I would recommend this book to all my friends and people who like mystery and animals. This book also teaches about the ecosystem and why it's important.
By Claire in grade 7
Book Summary: Nancy Drew and her friends are at Cheri Goales ecosystem trying to save the animals in there because a yeti keeps throwing rocks at the ecosystem's glass walls, causing them to shatter.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This book was full of adventure and mystery. It's a great book and it's a quick read. I would recommend this book to all my friends and people who like mystery and animals. This book also teaches about the ecosystem and why it's important.
By Claire in grade 7
Mystery of the Dark Tower by Evelyn Coleman
Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: Bessie wants to find out what her father is up to and nothing will stop her even if it means seeing the Voodoo lady or even going up to the dark tower!
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Why is Bessie's father leaving her mother and going out with another woman? In this book you find tense moments when you feel like you can't turn the page and other moments where you can't out the book down. It's a great book with a cool mystery!
By Abby in grade 6
Book Summary: Bessie wants to find out what her father is up to and nothing will stop her even if it means seeing the Voodoo lady or even going up to the dark tower!
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Why is Bessie's father leaving her mother and going out with another woman? In this book you find tense moments when you feel like you can't turn the page and other moments where you can't out the book down. It's a great book with a cool mystery!
By Abby in grade 6
Kidnapped Book 3: The Rescue
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: In Kidnapped: Book 3 Aiden searches with an FBI agent to find his kidnapped sister, Meg Falconer. Meanwhile, Meg is trying to escape from her captors. She even escapes only to be recaptured after getting almost killed in a raging blizzard.
Rank (0-5): 4/5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Gordan Korman wrote a terrific book! I struggled to put the captivating book down as I awaited the climax. Anyone who likes adventure, this is a great read. There weren't any "weak spots", and the author kept my attention with the final page. I was surprised by the plot twist at the end. In addition, Gordan Korman gives vivid details to really bring the extraordinary book to life!
By Kevin in grade 7
Book Summary: In Kidnapped: Book 3 Aiden searches with an FBI agent to find his kidnapped sister, Meg Falconer. Meanwhile, Meg is trying to escape from her captors. She even escapes only to be recaptured after getting almost killed in a raging blizzard.
Rank (0-5): 4/5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Gordan Korman wrote a terrific book! I struggled to put the captivating book down as I awaited the climax. Anyone who likes adventure, this is a great read. There weren't any "weak spots", and the author kept my attention with the final page. I was surprised by the plot twist at the end. In addition, Gordan Korman gives vivid details to really bring the extraordinary book to life!
By Kevin in grade 7
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry Potter discovers that he's a wizard and goes to Hogwarts. While there he finds out about the Sorcere's Stone. With the help of Ron and Hermione Harry needs to find the stone before Lord Voldemort.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is awesome! It's mystery and suspense, fantasy and action all in one fantastic novel! I recommend it for EVERYONE! (especially fantasy lovers)
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry Potter discovers that he's a wizard and goes to Hogwarts. While there he finds out about the Sorcere's Stone. With the help of Ron and Hermione Harry needs to find the stone before Lord Voldemort.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is awesome! It's mystery and suspense, fantasy and action all in one fantastic novel! I recommend it for EVERYONE! (especially fantasy lovers)
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Getting Air by Dan Gutman
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: _Getting Air by Dan Gutman is about a group of skateboarding boys who are on a plane that gets hijacked by terrorists. The plane crashes in the middle of nowhere and the boys, flight attendant, an elderly woman, and one of the boy's sister must survive in the wilderness.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This was an amazing book! A must-read for all guys! I could relate to the book. I liked the fact that people had to survive in a group. I believe it is more interesting that way than with only one person like in Hatchet. I couldn't put this fast-paced novel down. Dan Gutman is a terrific author. I can't wait until he comes out with more books!
By Kevin in grade 7
Book Summary: _Getting Air by Dan Gutman is about a group of skateboarding boys who are on a plane that gets hijacked by terrorists. The plane crashes in the middle of nowhere and the boys, flight attendant, an elderly woman, and one of the boy's sister must survive in the wilderness.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This was an amazing book! A must-read for all guys! I could relate to the book. I liked the fact that people had to survive in a group. I believe it is more interesting that way than with only one person like in Hatchet. I couldn't put this fast-paced novel down. Dan Gutman is a terrific author. I can't wait until he comes out with more books!
By Kevin in grade 7
Dive Book 1: The Discovery by Gordan Korman
Genre: Mystery and Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: _Four young divers: Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star have been selected to spend their summer exploring the Carribbean Sea. After awhile it becomes obvious that the people in charge of the program are covering up something. The kids make an amazing discovery and while doing so risk their lives.
Rank (0-5): 4/5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _First of all, I think this was an excellent book. It is filled with adventure, mystery, and suspense. I was really into the book and I felt I just had to finish it and see what happened. The kids in the book must figure out what the internship program people are hiding. Oh, and did I mention that there are killer sharks in the water as well? I recommend this book to everyone as a good summer read. I can't wait to read book 2!
By Kevin in grade 7
Book Summary: _Four young divers: Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star have been selected to spend their summer exploring the Carribbean Sea. After awhile it becomes obvious that the people in charge of the program are covering up something. The kids make an amazing discovery and while doing so risk their lives.
Rank (0-5): 4/5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _First of all, I think this was an excellent book. It is filled with adventure, mystery, and suspense. I was really into the book and I felt I just had to finish it and see what happened. The kids in the book must figure out what the internship program people are hiding. Oh, and did I mention that there are killer sharks in the water as well? I recommend this book to everyone as a good summer read. I can't wait to read book 2!
By Kevin in grade 7
Kissing Tennessee by Kathi Appelt
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a school dance. There are a bunch of different stories of whathappens there from all different people. Without knowing it, they are all talkingabout each other, about who will be crowned "stardust queen". Everyone thinks itwill be the other person,but you can see by everyone's story that other peoplethink differently.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was kind of short and easy to read, but i really liked it a lot. Ithought it was cool to see that other people sometimes think differently than youdo. After reading this book, I can see that your opinion might not necessarily bethe only one. It had a lot of really good stories in it, and was easy to relate tobecause the stories were about problems that teens experience all the time. I thinkgirls in the eighth grade or older would like this book the most.
By Haley in grade 10
Book Summary: This book is about a school dance. There are a bunch of different stories of whathappens there from all different people. Without knowing it, they are all talkingabout each other, about who will be crowned "stardust queen". Everyone thinks itwill be the other person,but you can see by everyone's story that other peoplethink differently.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was kind of short and easy to read, but i really liked it a lot. Ithought it was cool to see that other people sometimes think differently than youdo. After reading this book, I can see that your opinion might not necessarily bethe only one. It had a lot of really good stories in it, and was easy to relate tobecause the stories were about problems that teens experience all the time. I thinkgirls in the eighth grade or older would like this book the most.
By Haley in grade 10
Dear Dumb Diary, Never Do Anything, Ever by Jamie Kelly
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The book is about a middle school girl who has to deal with popular kids, nerds, and her best friend, Isabell! During the book she explores how hard it is to live her life with so many people getting in her way.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Jamie and her best friend Isabell can't stand Angeline (the most popular girl in the whole school). She always knows everything, and she now joins a charity to get even more popular. So Jamie and Isabell both try to raise more money than she does so they could be the most popular, but it does not really work. So, towards the end of the book Jamie helps Angeline with the Jumprope-a-thon, and in return Angeline helps Jamie with her gym project. So now the girls are good friends.
By Samantha in grade 7
Book Summary: The book is about a middle school girl who has to deal with popular kids, nerds, and her best friend, Isabell! During the book she explores how hard it is to live her life with so many people getting in her way.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Jamie and her best friend Isabell can't stand Angeline (the most popular girl in the whole school). She always knows everything, and she now joins a charity to get even more popular. So Jamie and Isabell both try to raise more money than she does so they could be the most popular, but it does not really work. So, towards the end of the book Jamie helps Angeline with the Jumprope-a-thon, and in return Angeline helps Jamie with her gym project. So now the girls are good friends.
By Samantha in grade 7
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about a 12 year old criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy in hopes to restore his family's fortune. Soon everything is one big chaotic mess that could destroy both worlds (fairy and human).
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _ The book Artemis Fowl is very good. You never know what Artemis or the fairies will do next. It is full of twists and turns. There is even a code to crack at the bottom of the pages. I recommend this book to people who really like to get into an adventure
By Jessica in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a 12 year old criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy in hopes to restore his family's fortune. Soon everything is one big chaotic mess that could destroy both worlds (fairy and human).
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _ The book Artemis Fowl is very good. You never know what Artemis or the fairies will do next. It is full of twists and turns. There is even a code to crack at the bottom of the pages. I recommend this book to people who really like to get into an adventure
By Jessica in grade 6
Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about 4 girls named Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bridget. They are spending their last summer together before all of them head off to collage. Tibby has different feelings about Brian, her friend, but she senses he doesn't feel thesame about her. Carmen has agreed to watch Lena's grandmother for the whole summer,and on top of that, her mom's having a baby. Lena wants to go to art school, buther parents, on the other hand, do not want her to. Bridget goes to a soccer camp,but when she finds out who her partner soccer coach is, she might not so happy withher decision about going to camp. Will their summers take an unknown curve?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. Out of all of the three of the series that I have read,this one has to be my second favorite. The first book was my favorite. I wouldrecommend this book to a friend because it is a good book and it inspires a lot ofpeople. You would have to read the first two books first, though, in order tounderstand the third book. I can't wait to read the fourth book!!! This series isgreat for girls around the age of 12 or older. Have fun reading the whole series!!
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about 4 girls named Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bridget. They are spending their last summer together before all of them head off to collage. Tibby has different feelings about Brian, her friend, but she senses he doesn't feel thesame about her. Carmen has agreed to watch Lena's grandmother for the whole summer,and on top of that, her mom's having a baby. Lena wants to go to art school, buther parents, on the other hand, do not want her to. Bridget goes to a soccer camp,but when she finds out who her partner soccer coach is, she might not so happy withher decision about going to camp. Will their summers take an unknown curve?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. Out of all of the three of the series that I have read,this one has to be my second favorite. The first book was my favorite. I wouldrecommend this book to a friend because it is a good book and it inspires a lot ofpeople. You would have to read the first two books first, though, in order tounderstand the third book. I can't wait to read the fourth book!!! This series isgreat for girls around the age of 12 or older. Have fun reading the whole series!!
By Lauren in grade 7
Tuesday
In the Hand of the Godess by Tamara Pierce
Genre: Fantasy
The second book of the Song of the Lioness series. Alanna, or "Alan" of Trebond becomes a squire. Her secret is even more vulneravle than before, that's not her only problem. Duke Roger of Conte trying to get rid of her, and those who are in eligable to rule. Will she be able to keep her secret and save the royal family from Duke Roger?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book is an awsome book for girls who like books about knights. It'sadventurous and give girls an idea how girls were expectid of back then. It's aseries book so if youl like it you can keep reading about Alanna and her futureadventures. There are few romantic parts for those who like that but mainly aboutAlanna's training.
By Rachel in grade 7
The second book of the Song of the Lioness series. Alanna, or "Alan" of Trebond becomes a squire. Her secret is even more vulneravle than before, that's not her only problem. Duke Roger of Conte trying to get rid of her, and those who are in eligable to rule. Will she be able to keep her secret and save the royal family from Duke Roger?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book is an awsome book for girls who like books about knights. It'sadventurous and give girls an idea how girls were expectid of back then. It's aseries book so if youl like it you can keep reading about Alanna and her futureadventures. There are few romantic parts for those who like that but mainly aboutAlanna's training.
By Rachel in grade 7
The Naming by Alison Croggon
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Maerad, a slave a Gilman\'s Cot after having her family destroyed by war.She is found by a Bard named Cadvan who reveals to her the strong powers she posses. Maerad is marked as a member of the School of Pellinor. Cadvan takes her from slavery, and on a journey that will unfold her important destiny of the future of the light.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: I'd recomend this book to a friend because it\'s a book that keeps you waiting formore. People who liked Eragon would like this book. This is the first book of itsseries, called Pellinor. This book if filled with magic, bards, hulls, andeverything in between!
By Rachel in grade 7
Book Summary: Maerad, a slave a Gilman\'s Cot after having her family destroyed by war.She is found by a Bard named Cadvan who reveals to her the strong powers she posses. Maerad is marked as a member of the School of Pellinor. Cadvan takes her from slavery, and on a journey that will unfold her important destiny of the future of the light.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: I'd recomend this book to a friend because it\'s a book that keeps you waiting formore. People who liked Eragon would like this book. This is the first book of itsseries, called Pellinor. This book if filled with magic, bards, hulls, andeverything in between!
By Rachel in grade 7
Dragon's Breath by E.D. Baker
Genre: Fantasy
Emma, and Eadric are on another quest. This time Emma\'s grandmother has sent herAunt\'s boyfriend away to who knows where as an otter! Good news is that Emma knowsthe spell to break his enchantment. While her Aunt looks for her boyfriend, Emma andEadric look for the ingredience for the spell. On their way they meet very unusualpeople!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This is the sequal to The Princess Frog, and is a great book. It\'s a twist on theorginal tale, but much better in my opinion. I recomend this book for people wholike fairy tales, and mystical creatures. A humorous story of adventure!
By Rachel in grade 7
Emma, and Eadric are on another quest. This time Emma\'s grandmother has sent herAunt\'s boyfriend away to who knows where as an otter! Good news is that Emma knowsthe spell to break his enchantment. While her Aunt looks for her boyfriend, Emma andEadric look for the ingredience for the spell. On their way they meet very unusualpeople!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This is the sequal to The Princess Frog, and is a great book. It\'s a twist on theorginal tale, but much better in my opinion. I recomend this book for people wholike fairy tales, and mystical creatures. A humorous story of adventure!
By Rachel in grade 7
Hail! Hail! Camp Dragononka! by Kate McMullan
Genre: Fantasy
This book is about a boy named Wiglaf who goes to a school called DSA, also knownas Dragon Slayer\'s Academy, but when Mordred, his school teacher announces summervacation, Wiglaf decides to go to a camp with his friends and his little brother.But when Wiglaf\'s brother starts to see dragon ghosts, what will happen to Wiglafand his friends??
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My Review: This book was very good. It was very exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat!!I would not recommend it to a friend because it is the type of book that you wouldonly like if you are a fantasy person. This book is part of a series, but it is asuper summer special. If you like this book, read the whole series!
By Lauren in grade 7
This book is about a boy named Wiglaf who goes to a school called DSA, also knownas Dragon Slayer\'s Academy, but when Mordred, his school teacher announces summervacation, Wiglaf decides to go to a camp with his friends and his little brother.But when Wiglaf\'s brother starts to see dragon ghosts, what will happen to Wiglafand his friends??
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My Review: This book was very good. It was very exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat!!I would not recommend it to a friend because it is the type of book that you wouldonly like if you are a fantasy person. This book is part of a series, but it is asuper summer special. If you like this book, read the whole series!
By Lauren in grade 7
Beyond the Horizon by Lauren Brooke
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Amy who is on spring break from Virginia Tech, the collage she goes to. She has been looking foward to coming home, but when shearrives, everything has changed, including her family and her boyfriend, Ty, so when her collage classmate, Will, invites her to spend spring break at a ranch in Arizonato save an injured horse, Amy has to choose where to go.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book was very good. It was very sad, though. I would recommend this book to afriend because it is a great book to read and keeps you on the edge of your seat thewhole time reading it. This book is a spring break special and if you like it you can read the series of books, which is named Heartland. If you like horses, thisbook is especially for you!! Each book features a different horse trying to be savedby Amy. I\'ve read all of them, and they are fantastic books! I hope there are manymore to come!!!
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Amy who is on spring break from Virginia Tech, the collage she goes to. She has been looking foward to coming home, but when shearrives, everything has changed, including her family and her boyfriend, Ty, so when her collage classmate, Will, invites her to spend spring break at a ranch in Arizonato save an injured horse, Amy has to choose where to go.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book was very good. It was very sad, though. I would recommend this book to afriend because it is a great book to read and keeps you on the edge of your seat thewhole time reading it. This book is a spring break special and if you like it you can read the series of books, which is named Heartland. If you like horses, thisbook is especially for you!! Each book features a different horse trying to be savedby Amy. I\'ve read all of them, and they are fantastic books! I hope there are manymore to come!!!
By Lauren in grade 7
Peter Pan in Scarlett by Geraldine McCaughrean
Genre: Fantasy
This book is about Peter Pan returning to Neverland. Nightmares are leaking fromNeverland, so Wendy and the Lost Boys travel back to Neverland to save Peter, forWendy senses there is danger, but instead of saving Peter from danger, Wendy runsinto some herself, as well as Hook!!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book was probably the most exciting book I have ever read! It kept me on theedge of my seat. Once I picked it up, I could not put it down for at least an hour!!I would recommend this to a friend because it is a great sequel to Peter Pan and isan exciting read for all ages! This author grabbed my attention. J.M. Barrie, authorof the first Peter Pan, gave the money that anything people bought having to do withPeter Pan and donated it to Great Ormond Hospital, then when J.M. Barrie wanted asecond Peter Pan, the hospital held a contest for the author of the second book.Geraldine McCaugherine won and is a fantastic author.]
By Lauren in grade 7
This book is about Peter Pan returning to Neverland. Nightmares are leaking fromNeverland, so Wendy and the Lost Boys travel back to Neverland to save Peter, forWendy senses there is danger, but instead of saving Peter from danger, Wendy runsinto some herself, as well as Hook!!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book was probably the most exciting book I have ever read! It kept me on theedge of my seat. Once I picked it up, I could not put it down for at least an hour!!I would recommend this to a friend because it is a great sequel to Peter Pan and isan exciting read for all ages! This author grabbed my attention. J.M. Barrie, authorof the first Peter Pan, gave the money that anything people bought having to do withPeter Pan and donated it to Great Ormond Hospital, then when J.M. Barrie wanted asecond Peter Pan, the hospital held a contest for the author of the second book.Geraldine McCaugherine won and is a fantastic author.]
By Lauren in grade 7
Friday
The green mile by Stephen King
Genre: Horror
My Summary: This book is about a man who works on death row in the 1930\'s and he is writing amemoir on the last prisoner he executed.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: A touching story that reveals the best in human behaviour and some of the mostinhuman behaviour. A seemingly predictable but truly unpredictable read with anending that will shock all
By Mark in grade 9
My Summary: This book is about a man who works on death row in the 1930\'s and he is writing amemoir on the last prisoner he executed.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: A touching story that reveals the best in human behaviour and some of the mostinhuman behaviour. A seemingly predictable but truly unpredictable read with anending that will shock all
By Mark in grade 9
A Place Called Ugly by Avi
Genre: realistic-fiction
My Summary: This book is about a 14 year old boy named Owen. His summer family camp is about to be torn down and in its place will be a hotel. Owen will go to drastic measures to save the place everyone calls ugly, and that includes having his family go home without him, and redoing the whole look of the house. Will Owen\'s hard work payoff?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book was very good! It kept me on the edge of my seat reading to see what would happen, though I can say the ending of the book surprised me in a great deal,I can\'t say what happens in the end of the book!!! I would suggest this book to any middle level reader who likes suspenseful yet saddening stories!
By Lauren in grade 7
My Summary: This book is about a 14 year old boy named Owen. His summer family camp is about to be torn down and in its place will be a hotel. Owen will go to drastic measures to save the place everyone calls ugly, and that includes having his family go home without him, and redoing the whole look of the house. Will Owen\'s hard work payoff?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My Review: This book was very good! It kept me on the edge of my seat reading to see what would happen, though I can say the ending of the book surprised me in a great deal,I can\'t say what happens in the end of the book!!! I would suggest this book to any middle level reader who likes suspenseful yet saddening stories!
By Lauren in grade 7
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