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

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