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Summer Reading Book Reviews:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. :)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Young Writers Group
Untitled Short Horror
By Jack Laura
I was on my way to Cape Cod, Massachusetts around 4:00pm, so I need to stay in a hotel. It's now 9:00pm, and I'm at my room at the hotel. I thought to myself that the counter clerk was kinda off, but I didn't mind it.
After an hour I went to sleep, then the phone rang. I answered is and it was the clerk saying, "There's someone in your room!"
I panic!
I saw eyes. They were yellow. I ran, tripping halfway, but I made it to my car and drove the rest of the way to Cape Cod.
I like to believe that that man was caught and got the help he needs.
By Jack Laura
I was on my way to Cape Cod, Massachusetts around 4:00pm, so I need to stay in a hotel. It's now 9:00pm, and I'm at my room at the hotel. I thought to myself that the counter clerk was kinda off, but I didn't mind it.
After an hour I went to sleep, then the phone rang. I answered is and it was the clerk saying, "There's someone in your room!"
I panic!
I saw eyes. They were yellow. I ran, tripping halfway, but I made it to my car and drove the rest of the way to Cape Cod.
I like to believe that that man was caught and got the help he needs.
A Feeling in My Veins: The Story of the Cold Blooded Killer
By Jack Laura
I was in some guys car. I waited for him to stop but I got my knife ready, but then he was gone. I realized I was heading towards a tree! I had to jump out, but I crashed. I was still alive. What could have happen? Then I get a feeling in my veins. I turned pale, I cut my face into a smile. So go on a rampage after the fall. I was never seen again.
By Jack Laura
I was in some guys car. I waited for him to stop but I got my knife ready, but then he was gone. I realized I was heading towards a tree! I had to jump out, but I crashed. I was still alive. What could have happen? Then I get a feeling in my veins. I turned pale, I cut my face into a smile. So go on a rampage after the fall. I was never seen again.
The Ghost That Lived in My Closet
By Jack Laura
Something in my closet was making a strange noise so I open the door and there was nothing. What was I worried about? 2 hours later it came again, I open my closet door and there were eyes. But it disappeared so I go back to sleep. 1 Hour later I hear a creak on my floor board. It was a black figure, and it started to charge so I run outside to call the cops. Then the cops come and talk to me saying…
There was no one there.
By Jack Laura
Something in my closet was making a strange noise so I open the door and there was nothing. What was I worried about? 2 hours later it came again, I open my closet door and there were eyes. But it disappeared so I go back to sleep. 1 Hour later I hear a creak on my floor board. It was a black figure, and it started to charge so I run outside to call the cops. Then the cops come and talk to me saying…
There was no one there.
The Figure That Lives in My House
By Jack Laura
As I carefully enter my house the door shut behind me. It was weird, this was my home, who could be doing this? I don’t worry so I watch TV. 1 hour later I go up to my room to go to sleep. An hour after that I wake up and I hear breathing to my right. I thought it was just my cat so I go back to sleep 30 minutes later. I don’t know what woke me, but there was a black figure standing there! I make a break for it, tripping halfway there I call the cops, and they say it was a homeless man who had been living under my bed for weeks!
By Jack Laura
As I carefully enter my house the door shut behind me. It was weird, this was my home, who could be doing this? I don’t worry so I watch TV. 1 hour later I go up to my room to go to sleep. An hour after that I wake up and I hear breathing to my right. I thought it was just my cat so I go back to sleep 30 minutes later. I don’t know what woke me, but there was a black figure standing there! I make a break for it, tripping halfway there I call the cops, and they say it was a homeless man who had been living under my bed for weeks!
Summer Sense Exercise
by Clara Bates
Dappled light swims over long grass and weeds, alive with bugs that crawl, and bugs that hover. The see-saw song of crickets and cicadas mingles with the chatter of birds, gradually overpowering as the shadows grow longer and the sun bruises with the coming of the night.
by Clara Bates
Dappled light swims over long grass and weeds, alive with bugs that crawl, and bugs that hover. The see-saw song of crickets and cicadas mingles with the chatter of birds, gradually overpowering as the shadows grow longer and the sun bruises with the coming of the night.
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The Best YA Sci-fi/Fantasy of 2016 (Tor.com)
19 of the Best YA Books of 2016 (Buzzfeed.com)
Women of Harry Potter: Evil in Authority (Tor.com)
29 YA Books About Mental Illness That Actually Nail It (Buzzfeed)
15 Best YA Books of February (Bustle.com) - Should we add these at the library?
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