Princess on the Brink Princess Diaries series #8 by Meg Cabot Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In the book, Princess Mia has a whole new set of problems. The main one: Michael is moving to Japan for 1 year. This is a great sequel. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Princess on the Brink is a phenomenal book! During the middle, Mia finds out that her boyfriend … Read more
Matilda by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is usually considered a kids’ book, but it is still awesome. Matilda is, quite frankly, a genius. The story is about her adventures dealing with her parents and her school. Review # 2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Matilda is about a little girl who is extraordinarily smart for her age, who has mind powers and parents who … Read more
The BFG by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This is considered a kids’ book, but it is still good. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a giant who kidnaps a little girl from an orphanage. They have many adventures with each other. This is actually a pretty good book.
Lord Loss Demonata series #1 by Darren Shan Horror Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) The plot is about a boy who encounters his family’s gruesome death, and his need to figure out why this and many other things that happen – including his just-gained magical powers. The main character is Grubbs Grady. The evil villain is named Lord Loss. I really enjoyed this book and many other teens that like dark and demonic … Read more
Gregor and the Marks of Secret The Underland Chronicles series #4 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is the 4th in the ‘Underland Chronicles’ series. It continues the story of Gregor and Boots. I loved it because of the great descriptions and the fast-paced plot. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s bond Ares and his mother are recovering from the … Read more
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