On August 19, 2009, the Huntley Area Public Library threw a celebration bash for its Junior Volunteers, young people in grades 7 – 12, who helped out with the Children’s reading program and other activities over the summer. Many of these teens volunteered their time every week! Thank you, Junior Volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Forever by Judy Blume Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It’s about a girl and she meets a guy at a New Year’s Eve Party. Then they start going out and after awhile he starts pressuring her to have sex. Then after awhile she does it and then she thinks she’s gotten pregnant.
Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about Victor and his adventure to cross the wire into the United States of America to help his family. The main character is Victor. Other characters are Rico, Miguel, Julio, Rico’s parents, Victor’s parents. I liked this book because it’s full with adventure and suspense. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good … Read more
Vampire High by Douglas Rees Supernatural Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) This book is about a boy named Cody Elliot, who ends up being sent to a school of vampire kids. There wasn’t really a plot. The characters, however, were really unique. Cody befriends two vampire kids that have to explain to him the way of the jenti (vampire) and the way of the jodje (human). All at the same time, Cody feels … Read more
The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about 11 year old Martine, whose parents are killed on her birthday night in a terrible fire. Then Martine has to move to Africa to Sawubona and meets the white giraffe, and together they embark into adventure. The main character is Martine. Other characters are Tendai, Gwyn Tomas, five star gang, the white giraffe, and … Read more
Night of the Living Dummy II Goosebumps series #31 by R.L. Stine Horror Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In this book there is a girl named Amy Kramer. Every Thursday night her family has a family sharing night. One Thursday night, Amy’s sister was telling her family about her new painting she had done. She couldn’t take the painting out of her room because it was stil wet, but she did … Read more
Bone: Out from Boneville Bone series #1 by Jeff Smith Fantasy Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I liked it because the characters are funny. Some of the characters are Bone, his cousin, Bartleby, and Rock Jaw. Rock Jaw wanted Bone and his cousin to go with him. Then Bone and his cousin went with Rock Jaw. Then these mice found bread crust. Then they fainted because they found food. … Read more
The Meanest Doll in the World by Ann Martin Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about dolls who come to life. They live happily in a dollhouse until the Meanest Doll in the World comes along. She tries to get them in trouble, but does she win? The answer is right in this book!
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * 1/2 Stars (Pretty Good-Great) Maniac Magee’s parents were killed by a drunk trolley driver when he was a baby. He moves from family to family looking for a home. He untied this giant knot (Cobble’s) and can run on the metal part of train tracks. Finally, he finds a permanent home with a black family, the Beales. Then the town is one again. … Read more
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I didn’t like it. It was about this boy (14-15 years) who couldn’t tell a lie. His whole life he tells the truth and ends up insulting people. Then he writes a bad review for his teacher’s favorite book… He has to stay after school at play rehearsal. Then he gets really into the play and ends up … Read more