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Cirque Du Freak
Darren Shan
Recommended by Grant Lee
Have you ever read a book and you couldn’t stop reading it? Well this is one of them. In these books, Darren, a young boy, wants to become a vampire to save his best friend, Steve, Darren must become a from the deadly spider bite. As Darren learns more about the vampire ways, he helps his mentor, Mr. Creepsly, defeat the evil vampanzee. If you want to know more, read the book! My favorite part is when a giant spider bites Steve, Darren’s best friend. You will love this book if you read the Twilight series because they are both about vampires. You should pick up this book because you won’t stop reading it
Artemis Fowl
By Eoin Colfer
Recommended by Danit Rich
One by one, Retrival One fell to the blows raining down from the huge manservant. The man stood back to admire his work; scared, definitely; dead, probably not. Artemis Fowl II posesses the greatest mind of his generation, but uses his intellect divising ingenious plots. In order to restore his family’s fortune, which was lost when his father disappeared at sea, he consults the fairy bible that he stole from a sprite during one of his ventures. He manages to capture L.E.P.recon captain, Holly Short, thus submerging himself in a hidden world. Can his search for fortune be at an end? I liked it when Mulch, a convict tunneling dwarf, escapes the clutches of the Lower Elements Police. If you like discovering “reasons” for Earth’s phenomenons, you will love this book. This book is an amazing blend of imagination, plots, and childish fantasy.
Flush
By: Carl Hiaasen
Recommended by Tyler Riley
Have you ever been grossed out while swimming in the ocean by pollution? Well a boy names Noah was , but he did something about it. A casino boat called the Coral Queen was dumping waste illegally into the ocean. My favorite part of the book was when Noah’s dad gets out of jail for trying to sink the Coral Queen. If you like books about saving the ocean then you will love this book. This book reminded me of when the ocean gets really brown and murky. Someone might pick this book because it is the same author as the book Hoot.
The Westing Game
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin is a great book of a mysterious murder of a well known and wealthy man. Sixteen ordinary people living in the same apartment building are partnered with each other and are given a series of clues and $1000 dollars to solve the case. The first team to solve it gets the dead man’s fortune of $2,000,000, but will the gruesome “game” kill some of the players? This book reminds me of great real life mystery crimes and cases just willing to be solved. I recommend this book to readers who can take suspension and are willing to solve an impossible crime. This book combines murder, money, and a crazy game that many can enjoy.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
By Rick Riordan
Recommended by Alex Burr
Are you fascinated by Greek mythology? If you are, you’ll love the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series. It is about a boy named Percy Jackson who turns out to be a half-blood. A half-blood is a son or daughter of a Greek god or goddess and a mortal. Percy is the son of Poseidon. Throughout the series, Percy goes on quests with other half-bloods. The main thing that they are trying to do is to stop the evil Titan lord (a.k.a. the father of the big three: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades). My favorite part in the series is in the second book (The Sea of Monsters) when the gang has to save their friend, Grover (a satyr) from a Cyclops. If you like adventure, Greek mythology, and mystery, you will LOVE this series. You should choose this series because it is filled with adventure, Mystery, Greek mythology, and much more.
The Time Cavern
By Todd A. Fonesca
Recommended by Joshua Redlich
If you like devious mysteries that transport you through time, then you will love The Time Cavern. Aaron, a ten year old boy, moves to the middle of the Amish country and stumbles upon a one hundred year old mystery about an Amish boy who had gone missing . With the help of an Amish farm girl named Jake, they are able to crack the code of the time cavern and figure out what happened to this unfortunate young boy. One of my favorite parts is when Aaron falls into a vortex on a one trip on which he may never return. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and you will never want to put it down. It’s a spectacular sci-fi mystery that is amazing, exciting, and thrilling, that you will die to read The Time Cavern. This Story will also give you facts about The modern day universe like where a star is and how far away it is from Earth or what the word Google means. This book will leave you desperate for more excitement and adventure as well as give you complex clues which will make sense in the end. Don’t let it leave you hanging, just keep reading.
Aliens
James Scott
Recommended by Joseph Allen
As Ellen walked toward the foreign body, she noticed something. It was bleeding, but the blood seemed to be burning through the floor. Acid blood. When space colonist land on a deserted planet, they discover a vicious alien species. It’s a fight for their lives as aliens pick them off one by one. My favorite part is when they discover the aliens. They are attacked immedily . If you like scfi, horror, or thriller then you’ll love this book! It’s a great suspenseful book, best of all it’s a series!
Friendship according to Humphrey
By Betty G. Birney
Recommended by Stephanie Hunt
If you like frogs and hamsters then you will love this book. Humphrey is a class pet for room 26. He is Mrs. Brisbane favourite class pet. Well he is until the new class pet comes along, Og the frog. Humphrey is excited about the new class pet but Og does not seem interested at all. My favourite part was when Humphrey seeks out of his cage again and tries to get into Og’s cage and realized that he can’t so he stands on the outside and tries to get his attention but never does. Soon or later Humphrey gives up and is happy that the kids still pay attention him more than the frog. I recommend this book to people that love animals and a little laugh. This is a great book to read and you never want to put the book down. This is also an exciting book.
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl
Recommended by Amanda Bishop
Have you ever wanted to live in a giant peach with life-size bugs as friends? Well in James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, a little boy named James who live with his two annoying Aunts, is given magical seeds that plant a giant peach! Once he plants the seeds, many outrageous things start to happen to him. This book reminds me of Jack and the Beanstalk, but this book is better with lots more action, comedy, and adventure. If you like fun action packed fantasies, James and the Giant Peach is the book for you!
Alphas
By: Lisi Harrison
Recommended By: Chloe Smith
Have you ever wondered what it is like to excel at something amazing? This book is about a woman named Shira who takes only the best of the best to an all alpha school. Shira thinks that girls can do anything boys can do so she wants girls to be just as famous as them. She made everything in their lives specialized for them so they can work at the best of their ability. Only one will be the winner. That girl will be the alpha of the school but you will have to read to find out what happens. My favorite part of the book is all of the amazing description because it makes everything sound amazing. I recommend this book to any girl who likes to read something entertaining.
The Unexpected Guest
By Agatha Christie
In the book The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie, a mans car breaks down in the back roads of Southern Wales. He walks to the nearest house and opens the door, hoping someone will let him use a phone.But what he finds isn’t what he expected. He finds a woman with a smoking gun in her hand and a man in a wheelchair with a bullet in his head. The woman wants to call the police and turn herself in but there is something else hiding behind this killing. The man knows that this woman didn’t shoot him but then who did and who is this unexpected guest. My favorite part of the book is when the man first walks into the house and at the end when the truth unfolds. If you like mysteries, horrors or those types of books you willlove The Unexpected Guest. I think if you are ten or older the you would love this book. It is overall one of the best books I’ve ever read.
Pictures of Hollis Woods
By Patricia Reilly Giff
Recommended by Sarah Montgomery
The Pictures of Hollis Woods is touching and sad because she has been moved to foster homes. Hollis Woods is a foster child who runs away from all her homes to find the right family. Hollis is sent to a woman named Josie’s house. Josie is an elderly artist and different from all the other people she has met. My favorite part is when Hollis and Josie first met and when Josie hangs up Hollis’s pictures on her wall. Anyone who likes realistic fiction will love this book. You should read this book because its takes on a journey inside the mind of Hollis Woods.
The Mother-Daughter Book Club
By Heather Vogel Frederick
Recommended by Maya Elliott
Would you ever like to get into and discover the drama of middle school? Well, in the story Mother-Daughter Book Club, four girls come together to form a book club for the beginning of middle school. Every girl comes from different cliques. Meagan and her three friends are all very popular. Jess (goat girl) is friends with Emma and these girls aren’t so popular. Last there is Cassidy who is a total tomboy and jock. You would figure Cassidy would dress nicer because her mom was a model and has a lot of money. As these girls start middle school they discover the world of drama. From stolen journals to their first dance. I enjoyed the part where Cassidy, Jess, and Emma pull a prank on Meagan on Halloween. Even I was laughing. If you like books that you can’t put down, this is one of them. If you do decide to read this book, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Flush
By Carl Hiaasen
Recommended by Bradley Alder
Have you ever though that our oceans are being polluted to much Well in the book flush by Carl Hiaasen, a boy named Noah must help his jailed father bust a selfish party boat owner who dumps the waste from the boat in his water, Dusty Muleman, the man who put his father behind bars. Even though they know getting caught could mean jail, Noah and his younger sister are determined to put a stop to Dusty’s illegal act and save all the animals living in the ocean’s water.
My favorite part of the book is when the children sneak onto the giant boat and put lots of red food coloring in the toilet so when dusty dumps the waste the water will turn red, proving Noah’s Father innocent. I thought this part of the book clever and interesting on how the children were tricky when stopping the pollution. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining novel. Also, the author of this book has also written two other equally popular books, hoot and Scat. I think anyone who reads this book will enjoy it just as much as I did because it is truly a Phenomenal novel.
Loser
by Jerry Spinelli
recommended by Zack Chan
If you have ever read a book by Jerry Spinelli, then you would know that whenever you pick up one of her books, it’s hard to but it back down. Loser is the same way. The book is about an outkast named Zinkoff who would do anything for a friend, although ever time he gets one he only humiliates himself even further. My favorite part was when Zinkoff is lost during a snow storm, desperat to find his best friend. If you read this book you will learn of the heartwarming story of Donald Zinkoff.
The Mysterious Benedict Society
By Trenton Lee Stewart
Recommended by Alessandro Varieschi
If you were put through a series of strange tests, what would you do? When four children named Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance answer an advertisement in a newspaper and pass these tests, they meet a man named Mr. Benedict. Mr. Benedict has found out that Ledroptha curtain, principal of the prestigious “Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened,” has been using a machine called the Whisperer to put thoughts into people’s heads and make them do his will and, ultimately, take over the world. Mr. Benedict then asks the children one thing: if they want to help him spy on Mr. Curtain by becoming students at the Institute. My favorite part is when the children first arrive at the institute. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys exciting stories. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a suspenseful and exciting book.
Lock and Key
Sarah Dessen
Recomended by Hailey Rothner
The key around her neck wasn’t just to her old house, but to something else. Ruby was always independent. She always took care of herself. Her mother never took good care of her. When her mom disappears she has to move to her sisters house everything changes.
My favorite part of the book is when Ruby jumps over the fence and meets a boy named Nate.
I really liked Lock and Key. It was excellent. I think the book is more for girls than boys. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes different types of books.
You should really get this book because I was always reading it and I never wanted to put it down. I might even read it again.
This Book Is Not Good For You
By, Psudonymous Bosch
Recommended by, Sabrina Enomoto
Do you like chocolate that makes you unconscious? Of course you don’t! A girl names Cass and her two friends, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji are in a secret club that tries to stop the midnight suns from finding out “The Secret” that no one knows. After Cass discovers she adopted, her mom had Cass start taking cooking classes. When the chief invites them and her friends to a restraint that is pitch black. When they get there, Cass’ mom goes missing. This Book reminds me of the book and series, The Mysterious Benedict Society. I recommend this book to whoever likes adventure and excitement. The author, Psudonymous Bosch, has a writing style that is really interesting. You should get this book because its filled with surprises, excitement, adventure, and you just want to read more!
Dark Secrets
By Elizabeth Chandler
Recommended by Phoebe long
Have you ever had a book that you just cant put down? Well Dark Secrets is one of those books. Throughout the storey there are twists and turns and sometimes you can even feel like you are in the storey. Matt in this store is a jock, and a bit selfish. Megan is the smart one who is forced to go to her grandma’s house. Matt and Megan are cousins. They do NOT get along. But as you get deeper, and deeper into their feelings you may begin to see that they don’t hate each other. While reading you just cant help but cry. Although the storey isn’t true, the author makes you feel like you are one of the characters. This book reminds me of the Harry Potter series. If you like those book you will probably like this one. If you love creepy but heartwarming books this one is definitely for you. The book has many parts where you don’t know what will happen next. Next time you are looking for a book I recommend Dark Secrets.
More Bones
By Arielle North Olson
Recommended by Luc Jacquemetton
Have you ever read a story that scared you so much you had nightmares for weeks? Well in the book More Bones by Arielle North Olson you will. We dare you to read these 23 spine chilling stories from around the world. Read about monsterous sea ghosts and a girl who’s hair sucks the blood out of you when you sleep. My favorite story is about a beautiful maiden in Japan .but any body who dates her comes screaming down the street saying that she’s crazy. Can you find out her gruesome secret? I recommend this book to people who like horror ,twists and good storyline. If that’s you then this is the book for you, but if you pick it up you better be ready to read it.
Olives Ocean
By, Keven Henkes
Recommended: Jessica Rosenfeld
Every summer Martha would go to her grandma’s house near the beach, but this summer was different. Martha got a letter from Olive a girl that used to go to her school but is now dead that said that only wishes were to go to the beach and be Martha’s friend. When Martha gets to her grandma’s house and gets a crush on her grandma’s. At some point Jimmy and Martha start to date. Martha and Jimmy didn’t care what anyone said about their relationship. Martha and Jimmy spent the whole summer together not leaving each other’s sight .From Martha’s experiences in the summer she becomes a new more confident person. The rest of the book you will have to read to find out what happens. My favorite part of this book was when Martha brings some water from the ocean home for Olive because that was one of the things she wanted to do in her life that she wasn’t able to do before she died. I would defiantly recommend this book to a girl that likes romances. Sometimes this book made me feel like I was about to cry it was so good. I love how much I felt like I was there in the book. Olives Ocean is a one of my all time favorite books.
Wolf Brother
By Michelle Paver
Recommended by Taryn Seymour
Torak was all alone. Every sound could have been the bear approaching. The bear that killed his father. In the book Wolf Brother, twelve year old Torak’s father is killed by a demon bear. Lost and alone, Torak must find an ancient mountain where he can kill the bear. While searching, Torak finds a small wolf cub whose pack was killed in a flood recently. After discovering the cub, Torak finds he can communicate with his “pack brother” in wolf talk. Torak continues to the mountain, taking Wolf with him. Soon, Torak makes his first big kill, a large deer that will feed him and Wolf for weeks. But then, he is captured by a hunting party of Raven Clan people, who claim the deer as their own. Torak tries to return the meat, but the Ravens capture him anyway. Luckily, he befriends one of the hunters, a red headed girl named Renn. Unluckily, he must fight Renn’s older brother to the first fall to prove his innocence. Will Torak ever reach the mountain alive? And will he ever discover all the secrets of his past life? To discover all these secrets, read the entire Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
Zombie Blondes
By Brian James
Recommended by Kendall Bixler
Have you ever had a friend who told you that you where surrounded by zombies? I didn’t think so. In the book Zombie Blondes that actually does happen and the zombies are not only dead, but beautiful as well. Hannah has moved so many times, she barely remembers all of the places names. Eventually, she moves into what she thinks is a ghost town, but she is mistaken. It is not a ghost town, but a zombie town. At her new school, she is desperate to fit in with the popular crowd. She makes but one friend a weird guy named Lukas, who keeps telling her that zombies surround them. She doesn’t believe him and still strives to be popular. This is probably her biggest mistake. My favorite part is when she is finally convinced that the popular girls at her school are zombies and is forced to make a huge sacrifice to escape their deadly grasp. This part reminds me of how making the right friends is vital to social and all-around survival. I think that anyone who loves action and adventure with a pinch of mystery will love this book. Zombie Blondes is fantastic and will keep you reading for hours on end.
Flush
Carl Hiaasen
Recommended by Austin Norman
In the book by Carl Hiaasen Two kids and there dad believe that this man Dusty Muleman is dumping into the ocean with his popular Casino Boat the Coral Queen. Because of this the two come up with a plan to prove that he is dumping into the ocean. The two kids Noah and Abbey’s Dad is in jail he had sunk the casino boat. He knew that they were dumping so he was out of his mind and attempted to sink the boat. My favorite part is how they complete the plan that they were looking forward to accomplishing. The ending was good too when their grandpa comes from South America and helps Noah and Abbey when they are in trouble.
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
By, Sonya Sones
Recommended by Anna Salzman
It may sound “hideous,” but it’s actually an uplifting story. One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies is a touching, but amazing story I wish never ended. A fifteen year old girl named Ruby has a really hard life ahead of her. When her mom dies, she’s shipped off to live with her dad in Los Angeles, who she’s never met before. Her dad’s name is Whip Logan, and guess what, he’s a huge movie star. He dumped Ruby’s mom right before Ruby was born. Now she’s 3000 miles away from her boyfriend Ray and her best friend Lizzy who live in Massachusetts. Her stubborn dad makes Ruby hate him even more. The only way to keep in touch with Ray and Lizzy is by email. Ruby needs her own life back, but how? Figure that out by reading it! I recommend this book to people who like funny novels. I’ve never really liked reading, but after I read this book, I noticed what a great story it was. Read this book, it will be your favorite book too.
Labrador In The Leaves
By Ben M. Bagilo
Recommended by Samantha Mausner
Are you a dog lover? Do you like mysteries? Well then you should read Labrador in the Leaves. This book is about a family who has Labrador puppies. Sara, the main owner is taking great care for them and taking them to Mandy, their vet, when needed. Everyone is happy, until the puppies get stolen! What will Sara do to save them? To find out, read Labrador in the Leaves.
Are you a dog lover? Do you like mysteries? Well then you should read the book Labrador in the Leaves. This book is about a family who has Labrador puppies. Sara, the main owner, it taking great care for them and taking them to Mandy, their vet when needed. Everyone is doing great, until the puppies get stolen! What will Sara do to save them? Read Labrador in the Leaves to find out! My favorite part is when the puppies are first born. The way the author describes them seems so cute! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves dogs, but also people who like a little mystery. So to find out more about this book, read Labrador in the Leaves!
Flush
By Carl Hiaasen
Recommended by Bradley Alder
Have you ever though that our oceans are being polluted to much? Well in the book flush by Carl Hiaasen, a boy named Noah must help his jailed father bust a selfish party boat owner who dumps the waste from the boat in his water. This man is Dusty Muleman, the man who put his father behind bars. Even though they know getting caught could mean jail, Noah and his younger sister are determined to put a stop to Dusty’s illegal act and save all the animals living in the ocean’s water.
My favorite part of the book is when the children sneak onto the giant boat and put red food coloring in the toilet so when Dusty dumps the waste the water will turn red, proving Noah’s Father innocent. I thought this part of the book clever and interesting on how the children were tricky when stopping the pollution. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining novel. Also, the author of this book has also written two other equally popular books, Hoot and Scat. I think anyone who reads this book will enjoy it just as much as I did because it is truly a Phenomenal novel.
Flush
By Carl Hassen
Recommended by Cameron Richter
Have you ever tried to stop a horrible person who commits crime every day? That’s what twelve year old Noah tries to do after his father tries to do the same thing. The only hard parts are he doesn’t have any evidence, and the criminal is a local millionaire that no one would ever suspect. The crime the man is committing is dumping toilet water into the oceans of Florida. Noah knows that this is disgusting and illegal. After Noah’s father gets arrested for sinking the criminal’s casino boat, Noah is determined to catch the man and get his father out of jail. My favorite part of the book is after Noah visits his father in jail and decides to try to catch the criminal all by himself. I recommend this book to mostly boys who like adventurous stories about daring boys. I think someone should read this book because it is exciting and kept me on my toes the entire story.
Warriors: Forest of Secrets
By Erin Hunter
Recommended by Nick Brown
Have you ever thought that a person you trusted might turn against you? In the novel, Warriors Forest of Secrets, by Erin Hunter, a cat named Fireheart is getting suspicious about a cat of his own clan named Tigerclaw. As he goes deeper into his investigation, he finds out more clues and answers. Fireheart also finds shocking secrets. My favorite part of this book is all suspicion and surprise. It made the book very enjoyable to read. There were some of the book where couldn’t put it down. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a great adventure and a little sadness. If you enjoy a mysterious, battle filled, and fantastic adventure I suggest you pick this book up off the shelf.
The Doll People
By Ann Martin & Laura Godwin
Recommended by Shelby Goore
Have you ever heard of talking dolls? That’s exactly how the dolls are in this book. The main character is Annabelle Doll. She is over one hundred years old in the doll world and in real world she is eight. When the Funcrafts move in, the daughter helps Annabelle rind her Aunt Sarah. Aunt Sarah disappeared a long time ago and no one can find her. Will Annabelle find her Aunt? You will need to read the book to find out. This is the first in the series, and if you read all three, you will get a full story of every thing that happens. I thought that is was a great book, but boys will probably not be so interested in it. I hope you read the book.
Rules
By: Cynthia Lord
Recommended by: Greer Heavrin
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have an autistic brother? In the book Rules a girl named Catherine has an autistic brother named David. Catherine makes a list of rules for David to follow. She meets new people from the things that she does in the story with her brother. she also learns how to look at people in different ways. i recommend this book to people who like to learn about how people who may seem different are really not that different. People who have siblings that are kind of annoying can really relate to the girl catherine in this book. This book is one that you won’t want to put down and thats why people should read it.
Worst Enemies/Best Friends
By: Annie Bryant
Recommended by: Samantha Banchik
Imagine you have just moved to a new town and went to a new school. On the first day you completely embarrass yourself. That’s what the main character, Charlotte Ramsey did. In this book Charlotte moves to a new town and just like every other place she goes embarrasses herself. Her lunch group hates her and things aren’t going well. Can a new attic and a sleepover help these girls become friends. If you enjoy books about friendship and secrets you’ll love this book. You should pick this book because the author really drags you into her writing. She can really take you into her marvelous book.
Runaway Dolls
Recommended by: Mary Susan Hughes
Author:Martin Godwin Selznick
Have you ever wondered if dolls were real. The two main characters of the book Annabelle and Tiffany go on a adventure to save their long lost sister Tilly May.First they find a child’s wagon and end up in the park in the poring rain where the have to spend one dreadful night. But when they first arrive in the woods they find their brothers bobby and Bailey who told them they had been spying on them and decided to follow them out of the house’ and into the woods.The next Day they make their way into the most famous department store in town McGinities. Were they meet many new friends and have many exciting adventures.The dolls are worried if they will make it home in time before the Palmers ( the owner of the house they live in) before the family gets home from vacation.If you enjoy fantasy you will REALLY enjoy this book because it has many hair raising adventures that will keep you on the edge of your chair. You should read the two books before this one also!!!
Scat
By Carl Hiaasen
Recommended by Will Sevy
Do you like exciting, fun books? Well if you do. Then I have a great book for you. In this book a teacher vanishes on a field trip. What happened? It is mysterious and everyone is a suspect. So two kids, Marta and Nick, try to find the answers. This reminded me of the Mysterious Benedict Society a little because it’s a mystery that has twists and turns just like Scat. It’s a great book that you can’t put down. Also it’s about saving endangered animals and for all you nature lovers out there, this is a book for you. I guarantee you’ll love it!
Pendragon Series
By D.J. Machale
Recommended by Aaron Kim
Do you like adventure and action? Well if you do the Pendragon Series is the series for you!
It is fun filled and very adventurous! Bobby Pendragon is just normal fourteen – year – old boy. He has a family, a home, and even Marley his wonderful dog. But there is something very special about Bobby. He is going to save the world! And not just Earth as we know. Bobby is slowly starting to realize that life in the dream isn’t quite what he thought it was. And before he could say no, he was swept off to an alternate dimension known as Denduron, a territory populated by strange beings, ruled by a magical dictator, and plagued by dangerous revolution. If Bobby wants to see his family again, he’s going to have to accept the role as a savior, and take it like a man. Because as he is about to discover, Denderon is only the beginning………
The Green Mile
By Stephen King
Recommended by Cole Keefer
Do you want to know how hard life is in prison? Well the book The Green Mile tells of those hardships. A prison guard named Paul Edgecombe has seen many odd people in his life but none as strange as John Coffey sentenced to death for a crime to horrible to mention. Paul Edgecombe tries to uncover John Coffey’s dark past. My favorite part would have to be when john Coffey first arrived at Ridgestone Prison. I like this part because it introduces the main characters, If you like mystery books you would really like the green mile. This Book is very interesting and mysterious. Someone should pickup this book if you want to be entertained and Told Of the hardships of prison
The Hobbit
By:J.R.R. Tolkien
Recomended by Sebastian Molter
Do you like the Lord of The Rings series? Well if you do you will like The Hobbit. The Hobbit tells of a hobbit called Bilbo Baggins,a very non-adventurus hobbit, goes on an extroydanary adveture.It goes through Mirkwood, escapes from elves, defeats goblins, and many more creatures.Will Bilbo ever get home? read to find out.
Hope was Here By: Joan bauer
Recommended by: Lauren Smith
Have you ever had to move every couple of years because your parents job didnt work out? Well in the book Hope Was Here, a girl has to move from place to place because her moms an unsecsesful cook.She finnaly finds a perfect place to showcase her cooking at a diner named sairways to heaven.there she meets the man of her dreams and finds her “dad” after years of looking for him.My favorite part of the story is when they first get to the diner and find that all of the employees are like family to eachother.If you like books that can make you laugh and then a chapter later cry this is the one for you. This is one of those books you cant put down.
Rules
By Cynthia Lord
Recommended by Cortney Connor
Rules is an fun filled book that always has you thinking. Rules is about a girl named Catherine who always makes rules for her autistic brother David. Catherine always wanted a normal life which is impossible with a brother like David. When Catherine’s new neighbor and “different” friend meet, Catherine wonders what is “normal”? My favorite part of the novel was when Catherine asks her disabled friend to the dance with her. I recommend this book to any reader who enjoys emotional and heartwarming books. This book is great and any reader should read it to remember what life is.
The Clique
By Lisi Harrison
Recommended by Victoria Nwoke
Have you ever wondered how it is to be in a clique? Well when a girl named Claire moves from Florida to Westchester she tries really hard to fit in with the clique. The clique includes girls named Massie Block, Alicia Rivera, Kristen Gregory, and Dylan Marvil even though they don’t like her for many reasons: her clothes, her hair, everything. My favorite part of the book is when Claire keeps sneeking on to Massie IM. If you like young adult fiction you’ll love this book. Also, you should read this book because it’s full of drama ,and excitement.
The Phantom Tollbooth
By Norton Juster
Recommended by Kyle Hammerstein
Have you ever been bored and gotten a mysterious package in the mail? In the book The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster a boy named Milo is always bored. One day, he got a mysterious package in the mail. He followed all of the instructions and all of the sudden he is in another world. He meets many new people and and is on a quest to find the princesses of rhyme and reason. My favorite part of this book is when they are traveling up the mountain to save the princesses and they have to deal with all of the demons. If you like tricky words and lots of adventure you should read this book. Throughout this story there are many tricks and challenges but also they develop friendship.
Thirteen Reasons Why
By, Jay Asher
Recommended by, Kelli Killman
You can’t stop the future. You can’t rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret is to press play. If you want to learn the secret read the book. This book is a mystery. I wanted to read this book because it is about a girl who committed suicide. There are thirteen reasons she committed suicide. Each about a person who ruined her life in some sort of way you’ll have to find out. I hope you read this book to it is the most wonderful book on the planet. Before I read this book I thought it was boring to read but after I read the book I love reading. I am sure it will change your mind to. I recommend this book if you like mysteries. I hope you enjoy the book if you read it. I know I did.
The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
Recommended by Jack Johnson
The United States has fallen and the world is in Chaos. Remarkably they organize into 13 districts and a Capitol. Soon after they organize a war begins between the capitol and the districts. In the end the Capitol Wins the war by dropping a nuke on district 13. The Capitol wanted a way to punish the districts for there up rise, for this purpose they created the Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is a competition were 2 kids from each district fight to the death in a nationally broadcasted scale. As a girl named Katniss wakes up for her morning hunt she doesn’t know how bad that day would be. This is were the story begins. One strange but interesting aspect of the story is how during the competition how skilled the fighters are at murdering other kids. You wouldn’t think of how deadly regular kids could be with bows, Arrows and knives. Even though it is a bunch of kids in a fight to the death it isn’t the blood and gore you expect. If you’re looking that don’t read this. There are good books, bad books, and this, this is the best
The Secret Identity of Devon Delany
By Lauren Barnholdt
Recommended by Saralyn Troeger
Have you ever told a lie? Well the book The Secret Identity of Devon Delany is a book about how Devon goes to her grandma’s house for the summer and meets a girl named Lexi. Devon tells Lexi that she dates the cutest and most popular boy in school. She also tells Lexi that she is the most popular girl in her school when she really only has one friend named Melisa. But little does Devon know that Lexi is moving to her town and is going to her school. My favorite part is when Lexi shows up at Devon’s school. I recommend this book to anyone who likes girly books or friendship books. This book is filled with laughter, sadness and girly situations.
Boy
By Roald Dahl
Recommended by Ari Lear
Have you ever imagined at age 9 getting sent to a boarding school many miles away from your family? Well I sure haven’t, but Roald Dahl was, and you can hear many more stories bout his life if you read Boy, By Roald Dahl. In this book , Roald Dahl explains most of his childhood experiences and many of his fun-filled adventures. My favorite part was when he was riding in a car and almost got his nose sliced off. I remember cringing at the thought. If you like wild, adventurous books, you will absolutely love this one. I recommended you read this book because it is so exciting and a wonderful autobiography on Dahl’s life.
Ttyl
By Lauren Myracle
Recommended by Delaney Hawkes
For mature readers only
Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to be in high school? Well, you can know what it is like if you read this book. This book is a whole computer chat between three high school girls named Angela, Mady, and Zoe. In this book you read about three girls in high school and what their daily life is about. One girl Angela is in love and has a lot of problems. Another girl named mady thought she was in love but figured out it was not meant to be. The last girl zoe oddly has a relationship with her teacher. The book and my life are kind of similar because I have an older sister in highschool and she talks to me about some of the stuff that is in the book. My favorite part was when they got in a fight and everything falls apart and there is a lot drama. If you like to hear about drama then you will like this book because most of the book is drama. I mostly recommend this to girls. You should pick up this book because it is funny to hear about all the drama.
Robbie Zimmerman(is awsome)
Period 1 – 3
November 19, 2009
The Lightning Thief
Recommended by Robbie Zimmerman
Sometimes I bet you think life can’t be any better than this, but if you’re Percy Jackson, you’re wrong. In the book, The Lightning Thief, an 11 year old boy named Percy Jackson thinks he has it tough. D’s and F’s in grades, having a grouchy, lazy, fat man for a father. It can’t get any worse. Man, was he wrong! One day on a field trip Percy’s teacher turns into a blood thirsty harpy and suddenly Percy’s Latin teacher burst in with a pen telling him to uncap it. Percy gets it and uncaps it, making it turn into a razor sharp bronze sword. That was my favorite part. After discovering many secrets like his best friend is a satar and the fight between the gods and titans remain there is a secret that can change Percy’s life forever. I recommend this to any age from 3rd grade to 8th grade. Well, I am off to read the next book in the series.
Peeled
by Joan Bauer
Recommended by Daniela Coe-McNamara
Need a good insparational story to lift your hopes up? Want a tale of good hearted teenagers struggling to reveal the truth? Peeled tells the story of a small town’s high school newspaper staff battling the evil of greedy, money hungry adults trying to destroy their hometown! The apple valley city of Banesville, New York is moving up on the list of towns with the most haunted residential houses….. but is it true? That’s what this group of myth-busting teenagers is trying to uncover, as they use the power of small town communication and journalism to get to the core of the story. But, a local reporter has his own opinions about the house and its future as he raises fear and teams up with bad guys to bring this haunted house some popularity. Will his plan be foiled? Or will the teenagers com out on top? Find out in this funny story of bravery, truth, and believing in what is right. ick this book up today if you love persistence, truth, and writing!
Boy
By: Roald Dahl;
Recommended by Adam Bedingfield
Every wanted to know the life of an amazing writer? Well, in the book, Boy, now you can. Boy is about Roald Dahl as him at a younger ages. My favorite parts in this book is when he puts a mouse in a candy jar and when he replaces his aunts boyfriends tobacco with goat poop. This book describes Roald’s life from the ages of birth to about 15 years old. It describes from him and his family to the cruel beatings at private schools. I would recommend this book to a people with a sense of humor not someone looking for a action packed book.
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Recommended by Tommy Bothwell
Have you ever thought about being in World War 2? Well in the book, The Book Thief, you get that experience. Right beside Lisel Meminger’s brother’s grave there is an object hidden in the snow. The object is a book called The Grave Digger’s Handbook and is her first act of book thievery. Soon she is stealing books from the mayor’s library. But when Lisel’s foster family hides a jew in their basement her life opens and closes in the blink of an eye. My favorite part is when the Germans almost find the jew, Max. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a sad and exciting book. You should read this book because it will keep you on your toes.
Pipe Dreams
By Kelly Slater
Recommended by Nash Hale
Have you ever wanted to be a pro surfer, or even know how to surf? Well Pipe Dreams, by Kelly Slater, teaches you all that plus one! In Pipe Dreams, Kelly tells about his life story from age one until now. Growing up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Kelly was used to horrible waves but by the time he was 13 and sponsored, he was riding waves in Tahiti, Bells Beach and even Pipeline. Even though Kelly Slater is a pro surfer, his biography tells about his life outside of surfing like girls, family issues, friends and other activities. Even after Kelly won consecutive world titles, he continued to get injured and started losing contests. Once that started to happen, he lost some of his fame and started to think about quitting forever. My favorite part of the book is when Kelly Slater wins his first world title. He is so excited that he does not know what to do. When his family and fans come down from the beach into the water to carry him to the stage to get his award, it is very amazing. It makes you wish you were Kelly Slater at that time. I recommend this book to anyone who is either a fan of surfing or of Kelly Slater. You should be very mature if you want to read this book because it includes some inappropriate material. So if you want to find a fantastic biogropahy about Kelly Slater, you should definitely read Pipe Dreams.