The Otherside of the Mountain by Allegra Goodman

The Otherside of the Mountain by Allegra Goodman

Summary: Ten year old Honor and her parents move to a set of islands in the Tranquil sea where a protecful closure is beaing built. It is a time after the apocolyptic floodcame and caused human kind to rebuild. When she gets used to her new life things start to change. Her parents soon go missing. Could it be because they were critisizing the new government? the government has a cruel secret that Honor's about to find out...

Genre: science fiction

Rank: 4/5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read an exciting book. The author's new, fresh idea is very exciting to read about. I couldn't wait to find out what would happen at the end. I really hope there will be a sequal because their wasn't a great ending. Things were left un-told so I really want to find out what happens!

Reviewed by Anna S. in grade 10

Things That Are by Andrew Clements

Things that Are by Andrew Clements

Summary: This is the third book in the series. It brings Bobby and Alicia back together. Bobby, however, is beig followed by an unwanted friend. Alicia lets this man in and the only option is to change him back. After they do their fright he sends them a letter.

Genre: science fiction

Rank: 3 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book but only after reading the other two. "Things Not Seen," "THings Hoped For" and "Things That Are" are the three books in this series. I gave it a three because it was not as good as the first two. I liked this book but it lacked the mystery that the other two had. I think the author could write alot of short stories based on the characters in this book. Overall, this was a great book.

Reviewed by Samantha B. in grade 9

The Electronic Mind Reader by John Blaine

The Electronic Mind Reader by John Blaine

Summary: The Splindrift Scientists are asked to help solve a case for the government. The case they get assigned to is a troubling one. There are scientists who are working on this machine and one by one they are getting injured. Can they find out whats going wrong in time before they too get injured?

Genre: science fiction

Rank: 5 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to a friend because it is full of action and adventure. I was at the edge of my seat every moment I was reading this. It was so hard for me to put it down. In fact, I read this book in one night. I love to read now!!

Reviewed by Daniel C. in grade 8

The Golden Skull by John Blaine

The Golden Skull by John Blaine

Summary: In this book, the scientists from Spindrift Island, New Jersey are on the way to the Philippine Mountains. Then they get attacked by a Philippine Native! The scientists were on their way to search for the Golden Skull. Will they ever find it though?

Genre: science fiction

Rank: 5 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to a friend because it is full of action and adventure. This book also has many unexpected plot twists! I loved it. I also would recommend this book to a friend because the type of science they do is so cool. it makes me want to maybe even be a scientist one day.

Reviewed by Daniel C. in 8th grade

The Wailing Octopus by John Blaine

The Wailing Octopus by John Blaine

Summary: In this book, Splindrift scientists go treasure hunting. While treasure hunting they thought they found a Wailing Octopus. The wail they heard did not actually come from an octopus. What did it come from and what will they find?

Genre: science fiction

Rank: 5 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to a friend because it is full of action and adventure. This book also has many awesome cliffhangers in it. I rated this book a 5 because it stayed on topic. I also would recommend this book to a friend because it talks about science. This book also tells me some different types of scientists.

Reviewed by Daniel C. in grade 8

The Scarlet Lake Mystery by John Blaine

The Scarlet Lake Mystery by John Blaine

Summary: In this book, written in 1958, Spindrift scientists go to Nevada to work on rockets. These rockets are being sabotaged and pieces being stolen. The scientists go and take chargeof this project. Rick, one of the scientists gets caught in the rocket and ends up being the first human in space. Will he make it back down to Earth?

Genre: science fiction

Rank: 5 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to a friend because it's full of action and adventure. This bookalso has a lot of cliffhangers in it. i rated this book a 5 because it talks about science. This book also taught me alot about scientists.

Reviewed by Daniel C. in 8th grade

Artemis Fowl:The Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl:The Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer

Summary: Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony is about Artemis Fowl and his human and fairy comrades caught up in another adventure. This time they have to help save a species. And if something goes wrong, they can be trapped in Limbo forever. Also, they encounter more humans curious about fairies and their existence. Artemis and his friends are part of an adventure that has more danger than ever before.

Genre: fantasy, science fiction

Rank: 5/5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to a friend. It is the perfect balance of action, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy. The story will pull you right in. The characters have depth and you really experience their personalities. I gave it the rank of 5 because it had all aspects of a story perfectly fit together for an adventure book!


Reviewed by Brian W. in grade 7

Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer

Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer

Summary: Vladimir Tod continues to live his secret identity as a student at Bathory High, but underneath this mask, Vlad is a vampire. Vlad learns more about the vampire world from his former teacher/ Uncle Otis. Henry, Vlad's best friend, has a cousin, Joss, who's moving to town. But Vlad soon discovers that Joss could be a threat to his life.

Genre: Science fiction/ fantasy

Rank: 5 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would rate this book as a 5 because it is a great book. It's exciting and has a lot of action. It's interesting to read because the vampire world is so diverse compared to the human world. When I read this book I felt like I was a vampire in this world. This is even better than the first book in the series!

Reviewed by Kyra O. in 6th grade

Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Sciense Fiction
Book Summary: This book is abouta girl, Bethany, who gets dropped off at an Aunt's house she didn't even know existed. People say she looks just like Elizabeth, whom she finds out is her dead sister. They look so mauch a like and have the same interests and a man keeps showing up with some research that shows that she could be a clone.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I love this author's books. I read her series "the Shadow Children" and it was the best. I do not usually like sci-fi but she makes it seem so real. I fell like I'm watching a movie. There were many unexpected twists. I finished the book in a day because it was so good and I couold not put it down.
by Samantha B. in grade 8

Uglies by Scott Westerfield

Reading Genre: Science Fiction
Book Summary: Uglies is about a girl named Tally living in a technologically advanced future. In a few weeks, she would turn 18, the age when she would be able to get an operation to become pretty, just like everyone else. This operation fixes everyone's imperfections. One day she meets a girl named Shae who doesn't want to be pretty. Then about a week before her birthday, Shae runs away into the wilderness and the authorities force Tally to find her, under the threat of remaining ugly.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I absolutely enjoyed reading all of Scott Westerfield's books. They are always filled with some kid of adventure, suspense, and other science fiction. Uglies is a fictitious story that takes place in the future, after our time. I like how it presents a world of technology, and everyone living has an easy perfect life, but even in such a perfect world, there are always problems and people who cause them.
by Anna S. in grade 9

Uglies by Scott Westerfield

Genre: Science Fiction
Book Summary: Tally Youngblood lives in a world where everybody the same is an ugly. She must wait until her 16th birthday, and on that day she will have an operation that will turn her from repellent to a gorgeous new pretty. As the book continues, Tally makes a new friend named Shay. They are set to have their operation on the same day, that is until Shay runs away to a small town outside the city known as the smoke. When Tally is brought to the hospital for her operation, they will not do it. They threaten her that if she does not find Shay then then she will become what is known as a "forever ugly".
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I absolutely LOVED this book. I normally don't read science fiction but this is one of the best books I have ever read. Scott Westerfield's work is new to me but I fell in love with it immediately. Now I'm dying to read the rest of the series. I don't know what I'll do when I finish them all.
by Rebekah K. in grade 6

Hero by Perry Moore

Genre: Realistic Fiction, Science Fiction
Book Summary: Thom is trying to discover himself and his powers. When he gets invited to be in the the League his dreams come true. But Thom must prioritize the things in his life, not only for himself, but for the people he loves and those around him.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: In this page turner, Thom begins as a simple being and by the end he is a complex teenager who saves the world. Considering that this is Moore's first book, this is better than most first books I have read by various authors. Moore weaves all of the facts that he presents back into each other in the plot. Due to this fact, I would suggest that you don't forget a thing that the author tells you!
by Jessica F. in grade 10

Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Science Fiction
Book Summary: Luke Garner lives in a society where the government restricts the number of children in a family to two. Luke is a third child. The police strictly enforce the two-or-less children law. To avoid discovery, Luke has to hide. He cannot go to school, to town, or even go out in his own backyard.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Among the Hidden is a very good book. Many book clubs, book chats, libraries, etc., have suggested it. Don't delay! Although the beginning of the book was a bit slow, I was riveted by the end. (Aren't all the beginnings of a series of books a little slow?) Luke finds another third child, named Jen who is strongly devoted to demanding equal rights for third children. There were also several unexpected twists and turns to the book which keep you reading.
by Kevin N. in grade 8

Maximum Ride 9-The Final Warning by James Patterson

Genre: Adventure Fiction, Horror, Humor, Science Fiction
Book Summary: Max and the flock are back, and they are on their way to the Antartic to study global warming. But new and horrifying enemies are after them and they just might not make it back this time.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: James Patterson has done it again and all I can say was WOW! It really got the mind thinking about the problem of global warming. And it will literally fall out of your seat, in either awed surprise or in stiches of laughter. It should have a category of its own! This is a true good book for the family.
by Amanda E. in grade 8

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

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

Uglies by Scott Westerfield

Genre: science fiction
Book Summary: This is a world where being normal is ugly, and when you turn 16 you get an operation to become pretty. Tally wants to be pretty, but soon after her best friend Peris becomes pretty Tally meets a girl named Shay who's not so sure if she wants to be pretty.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Tally starts off by sneaking into New Prettytown to see Peris. She sneaks into a party, pulls the fire alarm, and bungee jumps off the top. That night she meets Shay who teaches her new tricks and how to hooverboard. Shay runs away to the smoke and special Crimancances says Tally can't turn pretty unless she finds Shay. So, Tally goes to the Smoke as a spy and falls for David. She destroys her tracker and the specials come immediately. David and Tally go to rescue everyone.
By Tara in grade 9

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Genre: science-fiction
Book Summary: This book was about a man named Guy Montag that was a fireman. It takes place inthe future, where it's their job to start fires and burn books. He didn't know ofany other way of life until he met 17-year-old Clarisse who tells him of a pastwhere people weren't afraid to think and act. Montag then begins to realize whathis real job is.
Rank (0-5): 2
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I didn't really like this book at all. To me, it was weird and confusing becauseit took place in the future, and I don't really like science fiction. THere was alot of detail, which also made it harder to read. I only read this because I had to for school, but I think it was a little bit better than I initially thought it was going to be. Still, I wouldn't recommend this book to people who don't like futuristic and science fiction novels.
By Haley in grade 10