The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore by Joan Lowery Nixon

Genre: mystery
Book Summary: The kidnapping of Christina Lattimore is about a girl who gets kidnapped. She gets kidnapped ny a guy who worked at a burger joint that her and her friend go to every day after school. When she gets out everybody thinks that Christina faked the kidnapping so she could get money for herself.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this was a good book but some parts of the book were scary, like when she was kidnapped by a guy who works at a burger joint that her and her friend go to everyday. Her friend had told her that they should try a different place but she didn't listen and then she was kidnapped.
by Ava O. in grade 7

Hardy Boys #12: Footprints Under The Window by Franklin W. Dixon

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: This book is a Hardy Boys book that the boys are looking for kidnappers. These kidnappers where also thieves who where trying to steal a secret camera that was a satellite. In this book the boys also get trapped in a boat. Along the way they visit a place called the Cayenne. When the boys arrive they chase two people who stole luggage from some passengers who arrived on a jetliner
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: In this book the Boys are quicker then before when they run of following thieves. But along the way there is a great adventure. This book is so good so if it was longer I would not mind. If you have any free time read a Hardy Boy book they are so hard to put down
by Danny C. in grade 7

Double Fault by Jerry B. Jenkins

Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about twins. They join a tennis camp at the local country club. The camp is a last ditch effort to save the country club. The twins get blamed for vandalism at the club while trying to solve the mystery of the real vandals.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _I enjoyed this book. I have read the othe books in the series and really enjoy this genre.I do not like fiction unless it seems real. This mystery book is not completely unreal though. It has many good aspects. I like this book to anyone who likes to read.
by Samantha B. in grade 8

Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Luke, about 20 years in the future. he lives in a world that is protected from famine by the population low. That is every family can only consist of 4 people. Luke is a third chile, or shaddow child. This story tells about this way of coping with this way of life (constantly hiding), and is a wonderful novel.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: _This is an amazing book. I love the constant twists of Lukes story. Miss Haddix is a wonderful author and she proved yet again in this amazing story. The conditions of thw orld we live in now become clear. We have to distribute our food wisly, if we do not wish to end up in the same situation.
by Rebekah K. in grade 6

Framed by Malcolm Rose

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: Westminster has changed over the years into the future, and it gives sixteen year olds courses that determine their occupation. Luke Harding just passed his final and has become a forensic investigator, soon he must part his best friend (and more) and musician, Jane. But that is soon put out of his mind as he gets his first case- find campus student Krispy's murderer. However, one killing leads to another, and another, and Luke and his robotic law-enforcing friend, Malc, have only one suspect who fits the case- himself. Yet, when he comes to the conclusion and his innocence, there's no guarantee that he will live with his guiltlessness.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Overall a unique teen book. Good for someone looking for a mystery and who can tolerate futuristic novel. Not good for someone who would get nightmares after a scary movie
by Amanda J. in grade 8

The Ladies of the Lake by Jennifer Allison

Genre:Mystery
Book Summary: This book is about a girl Gilda Joyce. She is attending a Catholic school. She does not not want to go until she finds out that there is a mystery surrounding the school. She goes undercover to find out the truth about Dolores's death. This puts her in major danger but Gilda is determined to get to the bottom of the case.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This is the best book that I have read this summer. At times you felt like someone was watching you because of the vivid detail. I could connect with Danielle Menory. I definitely am going to read the first book and the third book in this series, although you really do not need to read them in order. This book really put you into Gilda Joyce's shoes, which was really exciting!
by Abby Z. in grade 7

Something Rotten by Alan Gratz

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: Horatio Wilkes is visting hid friend Hamilton Prince in Denmark, Tennessee. Hamilton's father had been murdered- poisoned, and the killer is still at large. There are plenty of suspects who all have motives, means, and opportunity. Denmark, Tennessee smells aweful and it's not judt the polluted river.
Rank (0-5): 4/5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: "Something Rotten" by Alan Gratz is a great mystery. And it's much better in several ways than big series mysteries like Hardy Boys. The author sets the stage for an enticing, compelling story. And this isn't a novel for third graders. It's intense!! I was really interested in this book because Horatio is a normal teenage, not some amazing sleuth, who cracks codes and solves mysteries in the blink of an eye. This is a modern day telling of "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.
by Kevin N. in grade 8

The Rise of Lubchenko by Michael Simmons

Genre: Mystery. Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The Rise of Lubchenko is the sequel to "Finding Lubchenko." Evan Macalister receives an anonymous phone call (in the midst of summer school) cautioning him to the fact that Jim Richmond (hid dad's business partner) is smuggling live smallpox virus into Europe and then will kill Evan, his father, his friends and other innocent people.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Another excellent book by Michael Simmons!! Evan flies to Europe with his best friend Rubenand his new girlfriend Erika, in an attempt to get help from a mysterious friend, Lubchenko. But Evan discovers, to his dismay, that Richmond and his henchmen are tougher than he thought. I couldn;t put this book down! it was very interesting and exciting. never a dull moment. The climax was really something. You have to read this!!
by Kevin N. in grade 8

Letters from Camp by Kate Klise

Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Siblings that bicker non-stop are sent away to Camp Happy Harmony in hopes of instilling good relationships. The campers are forced to wear bizarre uniforms, eat gross food, and do chores all day, and the members of the family that runs the camp fight constantly with each other. Camp Happy Harmony isn't happy-it's havoc! Can they survive the summer and solve the mystery hidden under the surface of Camp Happy Harmony's perfect program?
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I have read this book several times and I am still not tired of it! The book is unique because it is compiled from letters and other artifacts. Each camper has a different, personalized experience that is fun to follow. Creativity never ceased. The book was lighthearted (well, minus a few minor attempts), and definitely enjoyed by me.
by Caly M. in grade 8

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

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

The Secret of the Mask by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: This book is about 4 kids named Benny, Violet, Jessie, and Henry, who are having ayard sale. When they hear someone is moving out, they go to the house and find anold mask, which Violet thinks she read about, and when the mask gets stolen, theythink it could\'ve been very valuable.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good! This book is a Boxcar Children book. These books are thebest mysteries that I have read. This one was suspenseful and full of action!! Thereare over 100 Boxcar children books and I hope to read them all!!
By Lauren in grade 7

The Seattle Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: This book is about Benny, Violet, Jessie, and Henry, who are on vacation in Seattleand discover a riddle on the bottom of the table where they go to eat. As they findmore and more clues, they mysterious look-a-likes of people they know. What is goingon?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very very good!!! It is a Boxcar Children book. This book kept me onthe edge of my seat because there are a lot of riddles, each getting harder tosolve. This book was one of my favorite Boxcar Children books. I hope to read themall!
By Lauren in grade 7

The Ice Cream Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: This book is about 4 kids named Benny, Violet, Jessie, and Henry who are giving ahand at the Ice Cream Barn and learning about flavors of ice cream and how to makeit, but someone is trying to run the Ice Cream Barn out of business!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was good! It is a Boxcar Children book and was a great mystery that keptme reading all day long! It was great and full of suspense and action, two goodqualities of a mystery! It has 119 pages and was a great read!
By Lauren in grade 7

The Hardy Boys and the Mummy's Curse by Franklin W. Dixon

Genre: mystery
Book Summary: One minute Frank and Joe are being begged to take a free video game with their name on it. It's their next mission. When Frank and Joe are assigned to protect someone, three people are found dead, and three more are found guilty.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I have read all the Hardy Boys and I think this one is the best. I think this because this one uses real places and people. The other reason is it is the most intense. I loved the book.
By Nick in grade 6

The Hardy Boys Death by Diamonds by Franklin W. Dixon

Genre: Mystery
Book Summary: Frank and Joe are assigned to protect two super models at a diamond show. One of the model's professional body guards goes to get Shil-ira's ipod. All of a sudden the diamonds were gone! Once again the Hardy Boys have a mystery to solve.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I have read as many books in this series as I can. The books always start on one mystery and end on another. This book must be read.
By Nick in grade 6