I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book was about a 15-year-old girl named Cammie Morgan who goes to Gallagher Academy for exceptional young women. Yet no one knows how exceptional they really are...
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really liked this book. It was funny to observe what she would get herself into, and since she was a spy, the ways she would get herself out. She also likes a boy, but in spy school, they didn't teach her anything about relationships. It shows through how awkward and funny her situations are. I would definitely recommend this book!
By Lizzy K in grade 8

Millicent Min: Girl Genius by Lisa Yee

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Millicent Min is anything but normal because is is a genius. Millicent Min skipped so many grades that she is eleven years old as a junior in high school. Her mom is trying to get her to have a normal life so she signs her up for volleyball and arranged for her to tutor Stanford Wong. Stanford Wong is a jock and a jerk. Then Millicent meets Emily, and Millicent begins to think that maybe she made a friend.
Rank (0-5): {___}
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book Millicnet Min is a very interesting book that is just about a girl trying to fit in even though its hard for her to hid that she is a super genius. It\'s hard for just regular people to relate to this book because most people now aren\'e genius that skipped tons of grades. One thing people can relate to though is that Millicent has a hard time fitting in with people and the same thing goes for people now. This book has very interesting details and it is kinda funny. If your looking for a book to read by the pool this summer, this would be a great book.
By Cassie in grade 9

Holly's Heart: Second-Best Friend by Beverly Lewis

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Holly Heart has a best friend named Andie and they do everything until Andie\'s penpal, Christiana, from Austria visits. Andie starts hanging out with Christiana more then she does with Holly. When everyone in school is always around Christiana, Holly feels left out. On top of this, she had to find a new home for her cat Goofey because her stepdad is allergic. She really wanted to find a home for Goofey even if that ment putting it in the hand of her enemy.
Rank (0-5): 3
My review of this book: To me this book was okay, it wasn\'t terrible but it wasn\'t amazing. There were some parts that were exciting and some parts that were boring. I think the author isn\'t consisent in her writing for this reason. There were parts that had a lot of meaning in it and other parts that were sorta just thrown in the book. That is why I gave Holly\'s Heart: Second-Best Friend a rating of 3.
By Cassie C. in grade 9

The Wish by Gail Carson Levine

Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: The Wish\" is about a girl that has no friends and isn\'t popular. Then one day when she was on the train on her way to school, she gave her seat to an old lady and she gave her a wish. Of course she wished for friends and to be popular. But the wish didn\'t turn out the way she planned in the end. To found out what happens next, read \"The Wish\".]
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I gave this book a 3 or 4 because it was exciting and thrilling and most points but it became boring at others.]The problem is that Wilma, the girl who makes the wish, loses her poularity in 3 weeks and she doesn't know that. She gives her seat to people becasue she wants to find the old lady and become poular again so her life doesn't go back to normal. I liked this book becase there is a lesson that can really help you in reality. You just have to read it and find out what thet lesson is.
By Jessica C. in grade 6

Christy Miller Volume 2 By Robin Jones Gunn

Genre: Christian Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Christy is going to try out for the cheerleading team at her school. She gives it all she has by practicing a lot so she can make squad. Prom is also coming up and she hopes her parents will let her go to Todd\'s prom with him even though shes not aloud to date until she is 16.Shortly after, its Christy\'s birthday and she spends it in Maui with her family, Paula and Todd. She soon relizes that Paula is trying to steal Todd away from Christy because she wants a boyfriend. The two friends Paula and Christy starting competing against each other for Todd.Since Christy is 16 now, she can finally date. Rick has waited months to be able to go out with her. Rick has a whole list of dates planned to take her but her early curfews and weekend job seems to get in the way.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought that this book was a very well written book. It has many things that teenagers can relate too through out life. In this volume, it shows how to deal with stress with school, sports and parents. It also shows how friendships can be ruined over one guy. A main thing in this book was Hope. If you hope and wish for something, it is more likely to happen then thinking it is not going to happen. Christy Miller volume 2, is packed with a bunch of details and small stories. That is why I loved Christy Miller volume 2.
By Cassie C. in grade 9

Christy Miller Book 3- Yours Forever by Robin Jones Gunn

Genre: Christian Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Christy goes back to her aunt and uncles house for a week during Christmas break. Christy tries to spend as much time with Todd as possible but Christy and her aunt don\'t talk to each other for a bit. It seems that every one is mad at her including Todd!'
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was pretty good. The book takes place within a week so its just a lot happening at once but it has a lot of cool stuff going on. This book shows how doing one thing wrong can change a lot of stuff but you can always get it back to normal agian. This book has many different themes to follow but they all show meaning.
By Cassie C. in grade 9

Christy Miller; Volume 1; Book 1- Summer Promise by Robin Jones Gunn

Genre: Christian Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Book Summary: A girl named Christy Miller lives in Wisconsin but in the summer she goes to California to live with her Aunt Marti and Uncle Bob. Christy\'s promise to her parents was that she wouldn\'t do anything that she would regret later. Christy meets a really cute surfer named Todd and starts to hang out with him and his christian friends.

Rank (0-5): 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? {Yes OR No}
My review of this book: I thought this book was amazing. It tells a wonderful story through things that can actually happen in real life. It shows meaning in a really good story. It also as a big impact on you through talking about becoming a Christian. This book has way more then one meaning to it. Everyone can look at it in ther own way but the main thing in this book is becoming a Christian. This book is a totally awesome book! You will love it!]
By Cassie C. in grade 9

The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrau

Genre: Science Fiction
Book Summary: a prequel to the city of ember and the people of sparks,nickie,a girl that lives in the city, was told that her aunt crystal wants her to come with her to grieve her great grand father,but also her aunt is putting the castle like home for sale,hating the house crystal wants to get rd of it as fast as she can. but nickie loves it, she tries to convince crystal to take it off the market but she won\'t ,it\'s also sets up and explains the other books a little better,truly a lovely book.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: i loved it as much as the others. i really have no cons about it only i wish that it continued off where doon and lina are, but that will take place in the diamond of darkhold,(comming out august 28th)but all together it was a truly awesome book, i give it a 5 outta 5 and a 10 outta 10
By Tristan R. in grade 6

The Cats of Cuckoo Square by Adele Geras

Genre: Humor
Book Summary: There are actually two stories in this book. The second one is a little confusing, but I liked the first one. I thought there were too many characters in the second story, but I really enjoyed the first one, and it only took me a short time to read it! It was about Blossom, a cat, and Miles, a boy, and Prissy, a girl and the other cats of Cuckoo Square. Blossom and Miles attempt to get rid of Prissy because she\'s mean to Blossom (you\'ll have to read it to see what I mean by \"mean\"!). It was funny, quick to read, and I would recommend this book for 2nd to 4th graders.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book had big print so it was fun and easy to read, and quick too. My mother was impressed that I finished a book so fast! The story is entertaining, it\'s fairly well written, and while I wouldn\'t recommend this book for my age, I would recommend it for younger grades.
By Sara N. in grade 6

Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements

Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction

Book Summary: Things Not Seen" is about a boy that becomes invisible. He gets out of the shower, looks in the mirror and sees nothing. Later he meets this girl that is blind and becomes friends with her. He soon finds out that her dad is a scientist just like his dad. So both of their dads try to find out how he became invisible and how to make him visible again. If you want to find out how all of this happens, read the book "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements.]

Rank (0-5): 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I gave this book a rating of 4 or 5 because it was a great mysterious book that anyone would enjoy. Even if you don\'t like this book genre, I would definetely recommend this book.

By Jessica C. in grade 6

Battle Dress by Amy Efaw

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Main character Andi Davis comes from a fractured home. She decides that being at West Point (far away from home) is best. Battle Dress follows her through her first year of training as a new Cadet.
Rating (0-5) : 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Battle Dress opened my view on the military. Although I still think their practices of life (name calling, short break time, no smiling) are unnecessary, I can understand where they're coming from. The journey is a metamorphical process because Andi transforms from a shy new Cadet into a confident Cadet. I enjoyed seeing the family-like relationship of the squad. It was touching to see Andi take comfort from seeing Cadet Daily's softer side. I felt proud every time Andi won an event or privilege because she proved that she was just as good as the guys-even though she struggled. This book was a great first book of the summer season!
By Caly in grade 8

Finding Lubchenko by Michael Simmons

Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about when Evan Macalister's father (chairman of MRI) is accused (framed) for a murder. Evan has a way to clear his father but it means revealing his own little criminal theft operations.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was amazing. It had nearly everything; action, realistically- based mystery, and even romance. Evan sets off to Paris with his best friends Erika and Ruben to find a man named Lubchenko, who may help them find the real murderer of Beldchek. Here they have entered a world of danger. This book isn't just about murder, it's about late nights in Paris and hotel reservations at the Ritz.
By Kevin in grade 8

Pool Boy by Michael Simmons

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Pool Boy is about a 15-year-old named Brett Gerson who is filthy rich, living in a mansion, and enjoying his $5,000 stereo. But then his dad is sent to jail for insider stock trading. Brett's family loses everything. Brett's arrogant attitude changes when he is forced to assist his own pool cleaner for a summer job.
Rank (0-5): 3.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Pool Boy was pretty good. The lessons that Brett learns are memorable and vital, such as forgiveness and love. I liked the fact taht the book was told in first person. Pool Boy was interesting but it was rather redundant. For those of you looking for a more fast-paced book, Pool Boy might not be your favorite.
By Kevin in grade 8

Babymouse: Rock Star by Jennifer L. Holm

Genre: Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel/Manga
Book Summary: A little mouse with BIG dreams, a little mouse with a very big hobby of day-dreaming, she wants to be a very well-known flutest but only one thing stands in her way...she can't play!
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I enjoyed this book, although not as much as some of the other books I'll be reviewing, but it was a very cute book. If only it was that easy to be able to play in reality! It does take practice; you cannot just go to your "happy place" and start playing as if you have been playing your whole life. Overall, I would give it an 8.5 since it was a cute story, but something more similar to the real world would have been preferable.
By Tristan in grade 6

Hannah Montana Cine-Manga by Michael Poryes

Genre: Graphic Novel/Manga
Book Summary: There are two stories in this book. The first is about Miley and Lily trying to stop Oliver from loving Hannah Montana. They are doing this because Miley doesn't want Oliver to find out she is Hannah Montana. In the second story, Miley's class goes on a camping trip. Miley and Lily are paired with Amber and Ashley. During the trip, Miley and Lily get revenge for all the times that Amber and Ashley were mean to them.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book because it is funny. Miley's Tennessee ways make me want to keep reading. It is fun to see what trouble she will get into and how she will get out of it. For example, when Miley's dad tells her not to get revenge, she does anyway and ends up with poison oak.
By Gianna in grade 7

Wings by E.D. Baker

Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Tamisin has never been normal. One day she gets sent to the principal's office because her freckles sparkle. Then one day she sprouts wings. All of a sudden, a boy kidnaps her and now she is in danger and far from normal.

Rank (0-5): 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes

My review of this book: This book isnt part of the frog princess tales, but is really good. I would recommend this book to people who like action and fantasy. I couldn't stop reading it. I could really relate to Tamisin. When all the danger came I felt as though I was right there witnessing the action.
By Elizabeth in grade 6