Closer Tunnels #4 by Roderick Gordon Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Will, Elliott, and Dr. Burrows are trapped in a world inside ours. Dr. Burrows studies the pyramid that they “surfaced” near. Elliott gathers supplies and watches for any signs that the Styx made it to the underground Utopia. Later they get ambushed by the Styx and the human inhabitants of the world. I liked it because it is a … Read more
Catch You Later, Traitor by Avi Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Pete is a normal boy until his father is convicted of being a Communist. Pete wonders if this could possibly be true. Like all his favorite detectives, he models himself off them and sets out to reveal family secrets. His best friend, Kat, moves because her father doesn’t accept his father’s said Communistic behavior. Pete is set to reach … Read more
The Wishing Spell Land of Stories #1 by Chris Colfer Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I like Land of Stories because it gives the characters hope and brings them closer. When they work together they realize that they need each other so that’s how they became close and that’s how I became close to my sister – from learning that you better appreciate the stuff you have before it’s gone.
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney Nancy Drew Mysteries #26 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The story starts out when Nancy Drew, a pretty teenage girl, is driving down the road with her friend, Bess Marvin, when they see a strange man who threatens them to leave at once. Nancy becomes suspicious. Soon she finds out that her friend’s cousin was robbed of precious Chinese vases and … Read more
A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about Meg Murray, her little brother Charles Wallace Murray, and Calvin. In this book Charles Wallace is sick and might die. Meg and Calvin face lots of challenges ahead. Meg has to find goodness in an old principal she hates. Her last task is to go into Charles Wallace’s phadora and save it with … Read more
Warriors: A Dangerous Path Warriors #5 by Erin Hunter Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) The book continues from the last book and the main threat was Tigerstar and a pack of dogs. A pack of dogs was an unknown threat until it was scented. Another threat was a shadowclan leader Tigerstar. Tigerstar helped the threat that was known as the Dog Park with rabbits. The threat became strong and started … Read more
Warriors: Into the Wild Warriors #1 by Erin Hunter Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book starts off as a normal household cat named Rust who is dreaming about catching a mouse in a forest. His friend Smudge warned him about wildcats. He hunts to find a wildcat and soon has to make a decision. He makes the decision to be a forest cat. He is now a clan cat … Read more
From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was amazing! Zoe Washington is a 12-year-old girl who is an avid baker and wants to audition for Kids Bake Challenge! One thing that shadows her life is that her birth father has been charged and convicted of something he didn’t do. The following adventure that ensues is an adventure that will have … Read more
Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Jen and her mother move to the country with her mom’s boyfriend, Walter, so mom can follow her dreams of being a farmer. But for Jen, who has had no choice in the matter, it’s kind of a nightmare. She’s had to leave her home in the city, her dad (when her parents divorced), and now has all kinds of … Read more
Hunger Winter by Rob Currie Adventure Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars This book was extremely enjoyable. Depicting strong emotions, “Hunger Winter” will pull you in throughout all of its chapters. The characters are realistic, and enjoyable to read about. The plot and conflict are well laid out, constructing a book I would always recommend. Growing in his faith, Dirk is tested on a journey. He learns to discern, and he … Read more