Appleblossom the Possum – Read It and Rate It

Appleblossom the Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book “Appleblossom the Possum” is an amazing book written by Holly Sloan. It starts out when Appleblossom practices acting class (because that is what possums do). After a couple days, their mother leaves them to see how they will survive in the wild after all of the lecturing. Will everyone survive? Read the book to find out!

Witch and Wizard – Read It and Rate It

Witch and Wizard #1 by James Patterson Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This is the first novel in the Witch and Wizard series. Two siblings named Whit and Wisty are horrified when they are accused of having powers. They protest, but they end up being arrested. What will happen to the brother and sister? Will they discover they have powers? Review #2 * * * * * Stars … Read more

Gregor the Overlander – Read It and Rate It

Gregor the Overlander Underland Chronicles #1 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor and his little sister fall into a land below New York City. They find a strange land of giant animals and pale humans. They embark on a quest to fulfill a prophecy and save Gregor’s dad. I liked the book because it was nice and exciting. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s … Read more

Cleopatra in Space: The Golden Lion – Read It and Rate It

The Golden Lion Cleopatra in Space #4 by Mike Maihack Fantasy Graphic Novel Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The boo is about Cleopatra. She got teleported to the future and the book is about her adventures in the galaxy. In this book she has to find the golden lion. I liked this book because it was funny and entertaining. It also has a bit of romance in it. Another thing … Read more

Better You Than Me – Read It and Rate It

Better You Than Me by Jessica Brody Fantasy Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Supernatural Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Skylar is a normal middle-schooler obsessed with the famous celebrity Ruby Rivera. But when they meet in a prop room, they somehow switch bodies. Ruby is now going to a middls chool with almost no responsibilities. Skylar is living the dream in designer clothes and recording studios. This book is a mix of … Read more

Sideways Stories from Wayside School – Read It and Rate It

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In my opinion, I love this book. The stories don’t make much sense sometimes, but that’s what makes it fun. The characters of this book are so creative, and if I wrote this book, my characters wouldn’t ever top these ones. I’d recommend this book to anyone.

Winter – Read It and Rate It

Winter Lunar Chronicles #4 by Marissa Meyer Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Marissa Meyer is one of my favorite authors. She packs humor, adventure, suspense, action, fantasy, sci-fi, and drama all into a single book. Winter is book number 4 in Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles series out of a total of 6 books. Winter is about Princess Winter-Hay-Blackberry of Luna and Princess Selene Blackberry (rightful queen to … Read more

Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods – Read It and Rate It

Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods Underland Chronicles #3 by Suzanne Collins Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) When the Underlanders have a plague break out, Gregor needs to go down and help them find the cure. I liked reading the book because it was very exciting and fun to read. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor goes back down into the Underland because a plague has erupted … Read more

Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane – Read It and Rate It

Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane Underland Chronicles #2 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor has to go down to the Underlands again because a new prophecy has come up. Gregor has to journey to kill the Bane. I liked this book because it was surprising and fun. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Gregor goes down into the Underland after his sister is … Read more

The Huntley Area Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Additionally, we will be closing early Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Our exterior book drop will be closing on Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 p.m. as well. All online resources will be available during this time. The library and exterior book drop will reopen Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.