Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School by Ruth McNally Barshaw Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) In this book a girl named Ellie McDougall moves into a new house and feels lost. She hates her new life and misses her old one more than ever. This book is about all the challenges she faces being the new kid and just wanting to fit in. I liked this book because it describes … Read more
Summer Promise Christy Miller series #1 by Robin Jones Gunn Realistic Fiction Romance Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In this book a girl named Christy Miller is sent to her aunt’s house during vacation and gets a makeover by her aunt. She then meets a surfer named Todd and falls madly in love with him. She and Todd go many places together but Todd does not show any signs of liking … Read more
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter series #2 by J.K. Rowling Adventure Fantasy Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 2nd book in the “Harry Potter” series. In the book, Harry and his friends face unthinkable dangers, all while trying to uncover a secret chamber in Hogwarts. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the second Harry Potter book. It is … Read more
The Grim Grotto A Series of Unfortunate Events #11 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 11th book in the “Unfortunate Events” series. In the book, the Baudelaire orphans travel in a submarine to find a secret cave. While traveling, though, they face many dangers. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) The Grim Grotto is about 3 Baudelaires who have a humongous fortune and … Read more
The Bad Beginning A Series of Unfortunate Events #1 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Mystery Suspense Thriller Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is the first book in the “Unfortunate Events” series. In the book, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire lose their parents in a fire. They are then sent to live with Count Olaf, a distant relative. While living with him, they find out about an evil plan that he has. … Read more
Gregor and the Code of Claw Underland Chronicles #5 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the final (5th) book in the “Underland Chronicles” series. It finishes up the story of Gregor, his family, and his friends. I really liked this book because of how suspenseful it is. It’s a great read! Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Regalia is almost at war … Read more
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter series #1 by J.K. Rowling Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 1st book in the “Harry Potter” series and it is phenomenal! This starts the tale of Harry Potter. I think that anyone who reads this book will love it because of all the suspense and the great storyline. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Everyone … Read more
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was one of the best I’ve read in awhile. It’s about a man, Okonwo, living in tribal Africa. It may sound boring, but the book was very relatable. It just goes through how his need for power and control make him weak and basically a bad person. It also has some very interesting turns … Read more
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I think that anybody would enjoy this book. It’s about a boy who gets sent to a mental hospital. I mainly liked it because it was funny while still having some good lessons in it. I also thought it was easy to relate to, because everyone has those situations where it’s not positive, but the … Read more
Merry Meet Circle of Three series #2 by Isobel Bird Mystery Supernatural Thriller * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book Merry Meet is about Kate, Cooper, and Annie’s dedication to Wicca. They start taking courses at the Crones Circle (local Pagan store). Kate meets another guy at one of the meetings (ritual first, they introduce themselves more at the meeting) and likes him much better than Scott. They do a dedication ceremony at … Read more