The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Adventure Dystopian Science Fiction * * * * * Stars Katniss lives in district 12 (the coal mining district) of Panem – a nation built on the ruins of North America. Every year, 2 teens (ages 12 – 18) are chosen by lottery from each district to compete in the Hunger Games – a specially staged battle to the death where only one winner emerges. When Katniss’ younger sister … Read more
Marked House of Night series #1 by P.C. Cast Fantasy Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book Marked is about a girl named Zoey and as she turns, begins to turn into a vampyre and she begins to go to a new school. She takes an amazing Journey. The main characters are Zoey. Other characters are Zoey’s BFF, teachers, enemies. I liked this book because it has adventure suspense and I’m … Read more
Infamous It Girl series #7 by Cecily von Ziegesar Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book Infamous is about 4 girls that go to the elite boarding school Waverly Academy and its Thanksgiving break. All 4 girls are looking forward to having a long weekend, but they didn’t expect to party all weekend long. The main characters are Tinsley, Callie, Brett, Jenny, Sleigh Hill. More charcters are Heath, Kara, Brandon, … Read more
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey Mysterious Benedict Society #1 by Trenton Lee Stewart Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book is about 4 children Reynie, Constance, Kak, and Sticky. In the adventure the 4 must overcome many obstacles to save the future of their society, and the 2 that made the organization possible, Mr. Benedict and Agent #2. The main characters are Reynie, Constance, Kate, Sticky, Milliagan, … Read more
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a 7th grade boy named Holling Hoodhood and as he deals with school and holding afternoon sessions with Mrs. Baker, whom he believes hates his guts. A series of events take place such as a camping trip, his sister missing, and Hoodhood Associates. It all wraps up funny and charming. The main characters … Read more
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars The book is about 11 year old Zoe Elias whose #1 dream is to play Carnegie Hall, and to be a prodigy. But when her dad gets her a wheeze-bag organ, the Perfectone D-60, everything changes. The main character is Zoe Elias. Other characters are Wheeler, Emma, Joella, Ms. Person. I liked this book because even if you … Read more
When It Happens by Susane Colasanti Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is recommended for girls because it’s about a girl looking for her soulmate. I liked this book and think that girls that like romance, relationships, and love type books will enjoy it.
The End: Book the Thirteenth A Series of Unfortunate Events #13 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the final book in “The Series of Unfortunate Events,” In this book Klaus, Violet, Sunny, Count Olaf, and Kit Snicket end up on an island. Many secrets are revealed in this book. And two people die. I personally think it was a really good, and recommend to others. But … Read more
Olivia Kidney Olivia Kidney series #1 by Ellen Potter Supernatural Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In this story Olivia Kidney moves into a new apartment. There is something very weird about the apartment. One day while walking outside she meets a boy. He lives in the same apartment as Olivia, but no one seems to know him. There is something strange about him. Read to find out!
Two-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is one of my favorite books. It is the two sides of a break-up. The two main characters are Jordan and Courney. Jordan breaks up with Courtney for a girl on MySpace. But, truth is, there is no MySpace girl. Jordan & Courtney later go on a road trip to college, and along the way she discovers the true reason … Read more