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Welcome to the MPL Teen page! Check here for schedules, book reviews, pictures, books to look out for, fun and interesting links, and so much more!
Summer Reading Book Reviews:
Zombie Goes to Camp (Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #6)
By Zack Zombie Zombie is going to a 3 week creep away camp. He has heard rumors that the counselors like to eat their campers' brains. But, Zombie learns that things aren't always as they seem. I liked this book because it was action packed and funny. I recommend this book to people who like Minecraft and lots of laughs. Reviewed by Timmy 
Bridge to Terabithia
By Katherine Paterson Jess is a boy who is going into 5th grade. He wants to be the fastest in his class and he has spent all summer practicing. WHen school finally starts he is confident that he will win the race. Then, out of the blue, a new girl named Leslie beats everyone. At first Jess is mad, but then he becomes friends with Leslie, who also turns out to be his next door neighbor. Leslie creates Terabithia, a magical make believe kingdon in the woods behind her house. Terabithia is a secret place where Jess and Leslie go on many epic adventures. But then trouble starts brewing in Terabithia. An evil spell of bad weather has been placed on the kingdom. The heavy rains flood the ditch that you must swimg across the enter Terabithia. Jess begins to fear he will fall into the water. The next Day Jess' favorite teacher, Miss Edmunds, invites Jess for a day in Washington, DC. WHen he returns his father tells him that Leslie is dead. She drowned in the ditch when the rope swing to Terabithia snapped/ Jess is devastated. He refuses to believe that Leslie is dead/ At her memoria gathering Jess gets enraged when he finds out that Bill, Leslie's dad, has cremated Leslie and Jess will never see her again. A few days later, Jess goes to the entrance to Terabithia, the place of Leslie's death. He has secretly been followed by his econd youngest sister, May Belle. Jess is angry when he finds out he has been followed. But then Jess decides that he will make May Belle the queen of Terabithia so Leslie's kingdom and memory will live on. Reviewed By Timmy 
Ashley the Dragon Fairy (Rainbow Magic)
By Daisy Meadows This book was easy to read. The thing that I thought was good about it was I didn't waste any time by reading it. I didn't have any concerns about it though. Reviewed by anonymous 
Spoiled
By Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan Spoiled tells the story of two unlikely sisters forced to share the spotlight of LA. Molly Dix was just fine living with her mother in a small Indiana town believing that her father is long dead. That is, until her mother is diagnosed with cancer and her deathbed confession is that Molly;s father is not only alive, but world famous movie star/director Brick Berlin. When Brick asks Molly to come live with him is Los Angeles she hesitantly agrees. Upon arriving she meets her beautiful half-sister, Brooke Berlin, whose dazzling smile hides deadly shark teeth. And so begins a war of scandalous pictures, tabloid tell-alls, fashion sabotage, alleged backstabbing, and some very unfortunate emails. Grab your zero-card vegan bran muffins and organic dairy-free smoothies and settle in folks. The premier of Spoiled is going to be a bumpy ride. Reviewed by Grace 
Audrey, Wait!
By Robin Benway Audrey, Wait! is a hilarious book about an average girl who becomes famous overnight for doing nothing at all. When Audrey Cuttler breaks up with her musician boyfriend Evan she never dreams he would write a breathtakingly fantastic song starring none other than herself. However, that's exactly what happens and everyone at her school goes crazy for Audrey, Wait! after Evan and his band the Do-Gooders perform it at the local summer hang out, the Jukebox. Audrey is mortified but with some help from her best friend Victoria she slowly comes out of hiding. By the time school rolls around no one is talking about the song and Audrey feels like she can breathe again. Then she hears it on the radio. Again, and again, and again. Suddenly Audrey is pushed into the spotlight and becomes and instant celebrity. Now she has to juggle stalker fans, annoying paparazzi, and an online explosion of everyone and their mother's opinions of her. How will she ever survive her senior year? Reviewed by Grace 
Freckle Juice
By Judy Blume There was a boy named Andrew that wanted Freckles like Nicky's. Sharon told Andrew, "I will give you a recipe for 50 cents, a secret freckle juice recipe. The juice did not work and Sharon kept the 50 cents. Reviewed by Maya 
Every Dog Has His Day (McGrowl #3)
By Bob Balaban McGrowl is not a normal dog. He has a lot of super powers. On his birthday he gets a fortune cookie that warns him something bad is going to happen. When Thomas, his owner, goes away to wilderness weekend something bad happens. Pop and Mamie, two favorite school teachers, start acting weird. Violet, Thomas' friend, realizes that. Thomas sends a telepathic message to McGrowl asking for help! McGrowl discovers that Smuge and Gretchen, the evil duo, have taken Pop and Mamie and are now pretending to be them. Pop and Mamie are being kept in a volcano. Thomas and Violet were also tricked in the volcano. McGrowl uses his x-ray power to find them. He is able to dig them out, and then saves everyone. Smuge and Gretchen limp away. 
When You Reach Me
By Rebecca Stead When You Reach Me was an interesting book. It was complicated and kind of a mystery. It is about this girl named Miranda (Mira), and it is about her school life, she is 12 and in the book she turns 13 also. I loved this book because I like complicated and mysterious stuff. Reviewed by Lily 
The Moonstone Castle Mystery (Nancy Drew Mysteries #40)
By Carolyn Keene Nancy Drew and her friends go to Deep RIver Valley to investigate a missing girl named Janine Horton. I give the book 5 stars because it's full of suspense. In the end the catch the criminal and the missing girl! Reviewed by Arielle 
Out of My Mind
By Sharon Draper I liked this book because of who it's about and also there are lots of exciting parts in it, but I didn't really like the ending of it. So I would rate this book: 4 Stars! Reviewed by Charlotte 
The Swiss Family Robinson
By Johann David Wyss The Swiss Family Robinson, written by Johann Wyss, is an epic story of a family that gets wrecked on a rock near land. The family members were the only survivors of the wreck, so they had to take care of themselves for 13 years! That's right. They had to survive on a huge island by themselves for years. In the last year an English ship came and saved them. I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventures. Reviewed by John 
WeirDo
By Anh Do This is a book about a boy named Weir Do. He gets bullied but, there is another boy that gets bullied. They become friends. In the end everyone is friends! Reviewed by Maya 
Mad Love
By Suzanne Selfors I give Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors a 5 star review because it is an amazing love story, and is a really good page turner. I think that [art of the moral is to never give up on your family no matter what the conditions are. This book is written in first person by the daughter of the bestselling famous Queen of Romance, and is Alice's own love story. If you want to find out about Alice's life love story, read Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors! Reviewed by Valerie 
Stealing Home
By Becky Wallace I give Stealing Home by Becky Wallace a 5 star review because it is a really good page turner. This book is about true love between two 17 year olds, a girl named Ryan Russell and a guy named Sawyer Campbell. Ryan has her life planned perfectly. She's going to take over her families baseball team, the Buckly Beavers, and master becoming one of the first and so far the only woman general manager in minor league baseball. Then, Sawyer comes along , and is more charming than anyone Ryan has ever met. The only problem is that dating a player is against the rules. But will rules stop her from saying yes? Ryan's mom and dad are divorced, but they still share the team. But after Ryan finds out that her mom is going to sell the team, Ryan will take risks in order to save not only the team and her dreams , but her future too. Sawyer and Ryan team up, using Sawyer's popularity to get sponsors to help them make the stadium, field and team character better so more people will like them, which will make Ryan's mom not want to sell the team . But every time Ryan hangs out with him the harder it becomes to follow the rules. WIll Ryan save the Beavers, or will her future be destroyed? Reviewed by Valerie 
Into the Wild (Warriors #1)
By Erin Hunter The main character in the story is a house cat named Rusty who one day goes past his fence and into the woods. He runs into a wild cat also called a clan cat. After he fends off the clan cat he meets two other cats who offer him the option to join the clan. Rusty decides that he will leave his home and join the clan. Once he joins the clan his name is switched to Finepaw. He then embarks on an enchanting journey to become a warrior cat. I liked this book because it was action packed and full of suspense. I would recommend this book to readers who like cats and fantasy. Reviewed by Timmy 
Stolen
By Lucy Christopher I give Stolen by Lucy Christopher a five star review because it is an amazing page turner. Stolen is about a girl named Gemma who was supposed to be getting on a plane to Vietnam in an hour with her parents, but someone else has a different life plan for Gemma. It all starts when a guy named Ty offers to buy Gemma's coffee for her, and then asks her to sit down and talk. Ty asks Gemma, "Wouldn't you rather go to Australia?" Gemma answers sarcastically, "Sure, doesn't everyone want to go there?!" Then, a few minutes later Ty grabs her by the wrist, pulls her away, and the world goes dark. When she wakes up she's in a bed in the middle of nowhere. Soon, she figures out that the middle of nowhere is the middle of Australia with literally no people other than them for hundreds of miles. Ty then expects her to love him. Ty loves so much but when Hemma gets bit by a poisonous snake will Ty let Gemma die , or will he show himself to the police and get arrested to save Gemma's life? Will Gemma love Ty back or will she try to excape? Read Stolen by Lucy Vhristopher to find out. Reviewed by Valerie 
Mr. Lemocello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1)
By Chris Grabenstein To rate Mr. Lemoncello's Library I would rate it a 10! Because it's a mystery and they need to get out of the library and they need to find and solve clues. If you like mysteries and clue solving this is the book for you! 10 Star Rating!!! Reviewed by Lily 
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #4)
By Chris Grabenstein Mr. Lemoncello's Library #4 is a very great book. Mr. Lemoncello creates a virtual reality game for 3 teens, to race through. The prize is having their own show on TV. The teams are Kyle and his friends, Charles and some 8th graders, and some kids that are stars on TV. Haley, Kyle's friend,s is one of them. They all play games related to different types of fiction. Mythology, comics, horror, even historical fiction. In the end Haley wins but Kyle and his friends are invited to be on the show with Haley. Reviewed by Charlotte 
The Magician's Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia)
By C.S. Lewis I liked this book but, I don't think it would be the best bok I have ever read. This book has quite a lot of fantasy, I'm not much of a fantasy person, but I gave it a try. If you like fantasy then you should read this book. I would rate this book: 3 1/2 Stars Reviewed by Arielle 
The War That Saved My Life
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Ada is a 10 year old girl that leaves her mean mom. It was during WW2 when kids were taken out of London to be safe in the country. Ada got a new happy life. Reviewed by Maya 
The New Ashley (Sleepover Girls)
By Jen Jones Ashley is one of the Sleepover Girls. She is the only one in her group that likes fashion. Sometimes she feels lonely. But one day a girl named Sophie comes and everything changes. Sophie takes Ashley away from her friends. The Sleepover Girls are upset that Ashley isn't spending time with them anymore. Sophie has a big sleepover and says sorry to the other girls, also they have manicures and pedicures. Reviewed by Sophia 
Return of the Padawan (Star Wars Jedi Academy #2)
By Jeffrey Brown Star Wars Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawn by Jeffrey Brown is a great book. It's a good second book in the Jedi Academy series. The Jedi Academy is like real life even though it is Star Wars it still has stuff like, real life problems with bullys and other things. What I really like about the series is it's not a normal comic, the main character Roan journals in it and there are pages about stiff like, Roan's report card, and things Yoda said this week. Roan has a little brother named Ollie and once in a while there's a page that has a letter from him to Roan. In all book one and two in Jedi Academy are really good. I am working on the third one right now. I highly recommend this book it's such a good series so far. I give it five out of five stars. Reviewed by Ben 
Bird and Squirrel: All Tangled Up
By James Burks I give this book 5 stars because it's exciting and fun to read. The book is about a bird and 3 squirrels. The squirrel's names are Squirrel, Red, and Birdie. The bird's name is Bird. It's about their adventure to find bigfeet. When the mom left to go drop some stuff off they went to look for the big feet. Later they got webbed up by a giant spider, then Birdie saved everyone. Red's the mom, Squirrel's the dad, Birdie's their daughter, and Bird's the fun uncle. Reviewed by Judah. 
Willow's Boy-Crazy Birthday (Sleepover Girls)
By Jen Jones I really liked this book. Willow and her twin brother, Winston, are planning their Halloween birthday party. Willow's three best friends always have a sleepover the night before the birthday party. Willow is nervous about being a hostess and wants everything to go well. Luckily Willow has the Sleepover Girls (her friends) to help her while her brother does nothing. Reviewed by Sophia 
The Name of God is Mercy
By Pope Francis The Name of God is Mercy is one of those wonderful books which opens to us the heart of a great person. It reveals to us part of the depth and beauty of His Holiness Pope Francis' unique relationship with God - the christian God, our merciful father. This book shows us only why Pope Francis emphasizes mercy in his words and actions. Reviewed by Michael 
Super Heroes Save the Day
By Trey King I am reviewing a Superman, Batman, and Robin book, also known as "Super Heroes Save the Day!" I hate when Joker and Harley QUinn throw a big pie at the city. I hate when Joker and Bain find Batman's hideout with a atnk drill. I like when RObin swoops and knocks down Mr. Freeze. And I like when he shoots bullets at the Joker. I hate when Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Bain take over the city. I hate when they try to shoot Batman. Reviewed by Micah 
Lentil
By Robert McCloskey There was once a boy named Lentil. He wanted to sing but couldn't, when he tried to only wind sounds came out. So he saved up to buy a harmonica. He played whenever he could. He played to school. There was an old man named Sneep, he didn't like Lentil's music. The great Col. Carter who had been away for years was finally coming back. They were decorating the town and Lentil was going to play. Col. Carter was just pulling in the town, the town was waiting for him and Lentil was getting ready to play. Then they heard Sneep slurping a lemon and it made the band pucker and they could not play. When Col. Carter stepped from the train Lentil played "Comin' 'Round the Mountain." Col. Carter loved it. That is the story or Lentil. Reviewed by Reed and Oliver 
The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane (Black Hollow Lane #1)
By Julia Nobel The Book The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane by Julia Nobel is a thrilling adventure and a page-turning mystery. It is about an American girl going to an English boarding school that her dad went to when he was young. At the school she searches for more answers about her lost dad. This book is great for Harry Potter fans and anyone looking for a good mystery. Reviewed by Amelia 
A True Home (Heartwood Hotel #1)
By Kallie George I think that this book is very sweet and loving. A mouse that loses everything she has. Her family, her home, and friends. But soon a whole new adventure starts! I love this book because it has animals, is not funny, and is serious. I give this book... 5 Stars! ***** Reviewed by Arielle 
Encyclopedia Brown (series)
By Donald Sobol Encyclopedia Brown are shprt mysteries that are very enjoyable to read. Encyclopedia is given a mystery to solve but when he solves it it is not an obvious answer. You either figure out the answer yourself or find it in the back of the book. Sometimes you can find the answer sometimes you can't but Encyclopedia always finds it! Reviewed by Lilly 
One Tough Chick (Annabelle Unleashed #4)
By Leslie Margolis I think you should read this book because it was funny. If you like funny love stories you should read this book. I think you should be about 10-12 to be able to read this book. For a scale of 1-5 stars I would say 5 stars (*****) in my opinion it was very good, so you should read it. :) 
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of Air #1)
By Holly Black The Cruel Prince is about a girl who was kidnapped and taken to Fairieland with her sisters when she was seven years old. Ten years later, Jude has almost no memory of life in the human world and has been raised like a fairiechild, despite being mortal. Most fairies accept her, like her adoptive parents Madoc and Oriana, but others outright hate her, like Prince Carden, the youngest son of the High King of Fairie. For Jude, life is about as normal as it can get in Fairie, until Prince Carden's older brother, Prince Dain, asks her to become one of his spies, based solely on the fact she can lie, which fairies cannot do. Jude is forced into the world of palace intrigue, and treacherous plots. When the unthinkable happens, Jude must find a way to keep herslef and her alliances (spies don't to "friends") safe before they all end up dead. Bright, sunshiney book, right? Reviewed by Grace 
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
By James Patterson This book review is about Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, The author is James Patterson and yes this author might sound familiar since he has wrote more than 50 books. Now the characters of this book are: Rafe (the main character), Leo (Rafe's only friend), Georgia (Rafe's little sister), Jules (Rafe's mom), and Carl (Rafe's stepfather but Rafe calls him Bear). This book is about Leo gives Rafe a challenge to break all the school rules before school is over it is called Operation Rafe. Will Rafe accept the challenge? Will they get in trouble? Read for yourself and find out! It is a really funny book. Reviewed by Lauren 
The Secrets of Mirror Bay (Nancy Drew Mysteries #49)
By Carolyn Keene Nancy goes in vacation with her friends on Mirror Bay. She has two mysteries to solve, the first one is finding a child's Russian coach that had supposedly been lowered into the lake 150 years ago in a glass box. The second mystery is to find the "green man" that lives in the first and is said to be a sorcerer. Nancy uncovers the green man's reasons for scaring people as well as the real reason he is there. She even finds the child's Russian coach at the bottom of the bay. Reviewed by anonymous 
The Hidden Window Mystery (Nancy Drew Mysteries #34)
By Carolyn Keene Nancy goes to visit her friend in Charlottesville when she sees an ad in the newspaper for a missing medieval stained glass window. Nancy encounters other mysteries while solving the stain glass window mystery including the mysterious screeches coming from Cumberland Manor. In the end Nancy finds he missing stain glass window as well as finds the screeches are peacocks! Reviewed by anonymous 
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney (Nancy Drew Mysteries #26)
By Carolyn Keene Nancy's friend Dick Milton borrowed an antique Chinese vase from a Chinese man called Mr. Soong. Nancy is also told about a place with a leaning chimney that has a special deposit of fine while clay. Both searches lead to an enclosed part of the woods. In the end she gets back the pot and finds the clay. She also finds some friends of Mr. Soong's that have been missing for 4 1/2 years! Reviewed by anonymous 
War Horse
By Michael Morpurgo War Horse is about a horse that goes to war, in the first world war. He helps both English and the Germans, and he does all different kids of things. He makes it through the war just to see his well loved owner Albert. Reviewed by Charlotte 
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #3)
By Chris Grabenstein Kyle and his friends run around the USA to find clues to different facts about people in order to find out who will go on tour with Mr. Lemoncello. But then a lady comes and says Mr. Lemoncello is a fraud. Kyle must prove they are wrong before time runs out. Reviewed by Charlotte 
The Mystery on Cabin Island (Hardy Boys #8)
By Franklin W. Dixon Frank and Joe Hardy are invited to stay on Cabin Island but in return of the nice gesture are asked to solve two mysteries. One is to find Mr. Jefferson's missing grandson and the other is to find 12 missing ceremonial medals. Which they do successfully over Christmas break. Reviewed by Charlotte 
The Hidden Stairs and Magic Carpet (Secrets of Droon #1)
By Tony Abbott One sunny day Eric invited his two best friends, Neal and Julie, to play soccer at his house. But his mother tells him to clean the basement. Eric and his friends go downstairs but Neal kicks the ball into a small side room. When the ball tumbles down a mysterious staircase Eric and his friends are introduced to the magical world of Droon. This book is so good you'll want to read the whole series! Reviewed by Timmy 
Who Was Michael Jackson?
By Megan Stine I just read "Who Was Michael Jackson?" by Megan Stine. It's so awesome I had to read it again. I mean who would have known that his hair caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial? If you like learning about records and all sorts of stuff about music you will like this book. Reviewed by Grayson 
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
By Lauren Tarshis I just read "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" by Lauren Tarshis. I think it's a good book because it shows you people living a common lifestyle in 1906 but there is also a unique part about them, and for instance there was a boy in the story who got a gold nugget from his Granpa. My point is it's a good book, peace out. Reviewed by Grayson 
The Lemonade Crime
By Jacqueline Davies It was Jessie and Evan's fourth day of fourth grade. The previous week $208 disappeared from Evan's shirt pocket. They think Scott Spencer is the culprit. But is he? Join Jessie, Evan, and the rest of their class as they put Scott on trial on this exciting sequel to The Lemonade War. If you liked The Lemonade War, you'll love this book. Reviewed by Timmy 
Shadow Weaver
By MarcyKate Connolly Shadow Weaver is about a young girl named Emmeline who was born with the ability to control the shadows. Her best friend is her shadow who is named Dar. Together, Emmeline and Dar play games and oull tricks on the servants at Emmeline's parents' grand estate. However, after one too many tricks gone wrong, Emmeline's parents start to believe her magic is dangerous so they jump at the chance when a mysterious woman named Lady Aisling offers a cure. After a man with Lady Aisling is discovered in a coma, everyone suspects Emmeline. Faced with criminal charges, Emmeline and Dar are forced to run away. Dar says she knows a spell that will make her flesh and help set everything right. Emmeline starts to gather the ingredients, but begins to doubt that Dar is as loyal and truthful as Emmeline always thought she was. This is a great dark fantasy story that will make you question if shadows really are as flat to the wall or ground as they seem. Reviewed by Grace 
Who Was Milton Hershey?
By James Buckley Jr I just read Who Was Milton Hershey for the second time, because I liked it so much the first time, I just had to read it again. The book talks about Milton Hershey's life and what he accomplished while he was alive. It turns out he used to make caramels! Anyone who likes chocolate and caramels will enjoy this book! Reviewed by Grayson 
Legend
By Marie Lu The realistic fiction book Legend by Marie Lu is an action packed story about a criminal who should be a hero. I think the theme of this book is you should always keep trying to do what's right no matter what. I think this is because the protagonist Day had so many opportunities to hide away and be safe but he chose to do what's right and save the people he loved. I would rate this book a 4 1/2 out of 5 because there was something missing I just can't figure out what. I would recommend this book to people who like a book that's action packed to the last word. Reviewed by Kate 
Whisper to Me
By Nick Lake Whisper to Me by Nick Lake is a realistic fiction book of a really messed up love letter (email). Cass, the protagonist, hears a voice and that voice is what led her to losing her only friend, but if he forgives her he will meet her on the pier. It takes place in Oakwood, New jersey, where the Houdini Killer has recently been taking "sex workers." I think the theme of this book is love yourself so you can love others because they believe the "voice" is a manifestation of Cass' inner hatred toward herself and when she loves herself so will the voice. I would rate Whisper to Me a 5 out of 5 because it had a really good storyline and the way it was written from Cass' perspective really got me involved. Reviewed by Kate 
Playing With Fire (Slayers #3)
By C.J. Hill Slayers: Playing With Fire by C.J. Hill is a fictional book about dragons and what their impact would be if they were real. It takes place in Virginia, and Maryland. The main character Tori Hampton is a senators daughter. Everyone says she's a prissy stuck-up snob but in the end she saves them all. I think the theme of Slayers is that if you believe in yourself you can do anything. I think this is because at the end of the book Tory believed in herself abd they succeeded. I would give Slayers a 5 out of 5 rating because it had everything I like, adventure, mystery, suspense, fiction, and a little bit of romance. If you like these things I would recommend Slayers: Playing With Fire. Reviewed by Kate 
Night
By Elie Wiesel The book Night by Elie Wiesel is about a twelve year old boy named Eliezer. Chapter one writes about how Nazis deported all the Jews in sight. Eliezer and his family are herded into ghettos. Eliezer and his dad lie about their ages so they are seen as "strong" men. They are shipped to Auschwitz where they witness people being killed and other sick people dying slowly and painfully. They have to run everyday and serve as "slaves" for the Nazis. Reviewed by Emily 
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
By Eleanor Coerr The Book Sadako by Eleanor Coerr is a book about a young girl, Sadako, who learns that she has leukemia, the aftermath of an atomic bomb the United States dropped on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Sadako wanted to have 1,000 paper cranes hanging in her hopsital bedroom because according to an old myth, in order to heal and recover from leukemia you needed to make 1,000 paper cranes. All of Sadako's friends came and visited her and made cranes. Even her siblings contributed lots of cranes before passing away. Reviewed by Emily 
Shelters of Stone (Earth's Children #5)
By Jean M. Auel Shelter of Stone is the 5th book in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children series. The series is about a woman Ayla who was orphaned at a young age going through a very exciting and eventful life. The shelters of stone are the homes of Ayla's mate's people the Zelandonii. I think the big idea of the shelters of stone is that no matter what people think you should always be true to yourself. I think this is because Ayla was tricked by a jealous woman and faced the ridicule of the cave with her chin held high and soon it was the jealous woman's turn to be embarassed. I would rate Shelter of Stone a 4 out of 5 because the author had excessive descriptions of plants that had no part in the book. I would recommend this book for people who would like a history lesson with twists, turns, intrigue, and the no so subtleties of romance. Reviewed by Kate 
New Shoes
by Sara Varon The book New Shoes by Sara Varon is about a donkey who is a shoemaker in the jungle. His shoes are famous and one day a celebrity asks for shoes made by him. Francis (the donkey) counts on his friend Nigel to get his supplies for his shoes. But when he goes to get his supplies for his shoes Nigel is missing. So Francis and his friend Rhonda set out to find Nigel and Francis's supplies. This book is really fun and educational because the author puts many facts about the jungle in it. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure and animals. I would give this book four and half stars! Reviewed by Amelia 
The Puppy Place: Buddy
by Ellen Miles This is a junior fiction book written by Ellen Miles, an author from Vermont who loves to write about dogs and their personalities. In this particular book the main character, Lizzy, falls in love with a dog family she finds in the animal shelter. After a long struggle with her mom, Lizzy finally persuades her to foster the puppies and their mother. The most hilarious scene is when Buddy ends up sleep in his own food. Buddy has to learn how to eat without nursing. They give him some puppy warm food that he does not recognize as food and just sleeps in it! I recommend this book to anyone who loves puppies and their funny ways. Reviewed by John. 
Word of Mouse
By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Raised in a laboratory science a baby a blue mouse named Isaiah who can talk and laugh and read like me and you wanted to do something amazing, so he set out to find a way to help save his family from the horrible place. But he can only do so by leaving his mischief behind. He was hard at work unaware of what he may come upon which turned out to be a 12 year old girl Hailey who helped Isaiah save his family, Isaiah started to lose his trust in Hailey thinking she was the daughter of the mad man at the horrible place. So he ran away and found an other mischief of mice. Isaiah was really good at finding food so he made a deal that if Isaiah got them food they would find and help Isaiah and his family. In the end Isaiah ends up being the hero by saving his family and they live a life of and less food at the house with the new mischief of mice. Reviewed By Jennifer 
The War That Saved My Life
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley They story starts off with a 10 year old girl Ada and her 8 year old little brother Jamie. Ada is forced to stay in her one room apartment because her mum is humiliated by Ada's crippled foot. Ada's Mum ties her a chair and doesn't even let her go to the bathroom. She sleeps on the floor and is fed with cockroaches in a cramped cupboard, she isn't sent to school and has no education or knowledge at all. In the mean time the Hitler war is going on in their home town. Her brother is sent out of London to escape the war, Ada is not. But Ada will not let her brother be separated, especially in a horrid time like this, so she runs away with him. Ada and Jamie find themselves ended up with an older woman Susan who is only used to taking care of herself and her horse Butter, which Ada falls in love with. During her time at Susan's house Ada starts to teach herself how to read, ride a pony, and watch for German spies. Ada begins to gain trust in Susan, and Susan us gaining trust in them. Susan is beginning to love Ada and Jamie very much and she is trying to do everything she can to help Ada's foot but can only be done with their mum's permission which is denied. Now we are nearing the part of the book when Ada and Jamie's Mum comes and takes them back to London. Their house becomes bombed and Mum takes the crutches and shoes away from Ada. Susan finds them in the shelter and brings them back far away from London where they find her house is bombed as well. But it all turns out swell when Lady Thorton (one of the richest women in London) agrees to lend her little summer cottage in the midle of town. this is where they spend the rest of their time in the book whiles their house is being rebuilt. Now YOU need to be the reader to find out what happens in the next book, The War I Finally Won! Reviewed by Jennifer 
Heist Society
By Ally Carter Heist Society is about a fifteen-year-old girl named Katarina Bishop whose family specializes in robbing some of the world's most priceless objects. However, Kat has left the family business and is more than happy to spend the rest of her year at the exclusive Colgan School. Unfortunately, after an extremely difficult job makes Kat's dad the prime and only suspect, she is forced back into her old life of crime. Now Kat must bargain with the very rich and very deadly Arturo Taccone who believes that her father has what was stolen from him and wants it back. Despite Kat swearing that her father is innocent, Taccone gives her twelve days to give back the goods, or her father becomes his next target. This is an amazing book that you won't want to put down. Ally carter has written a number of books for young adults, including the Gallagher Girls series, and this is a perfect next read for people who have finished that series and are looking for what to read next. Reviewed by Grace Highlights From This Year's
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Pics!Wildlife Encounters 2018Chalk Art Summer 2018YA Fiction "Employees of the Month" for 2017Pumpkin Carving 2017
Cardboard CosplaySidewalk Chalk ArtSummer Reading Kickoff Party 2017!
End of Summer Party and Mr. John Gets Pied in the Face!Cartoonist Eric Fulford Visits the MPL:End of Summer Party 2015!Robots That Draw Summer 2015Wildlife Encounters 2015Sidewalk Chalk 2014Lego Building Blast!Merry Christmas from the Teen Advisory Board!
More Lego Time Fun!Pumpkin Carving Oct. 2013Summer Reading 2013Hobbit Night PicturesMr. John Visits ILES |
