Anonymous Noise (manga series) – Read It and Rate It

Anonymous Noise #1 by Ryoko Fukuyama Manga Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Nino Arisugawa is a girl who loves to sing. Her childhood friend “Momo” moves away. Soon she meets a new person, Yuzu, a music composer. Nino experiences another sad parting. Both Momo and Yuzu have promised Nino that her singing would bring them back to her. Now she is in high school where she reunites with Yuzu. She … Read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days – Read It and Rate It

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Wimpy Kid #4 by Jeff Kinney Funny Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I liked the book because the book is funny and realistic fiction and I love realistic fiction because it could happen in real life. The part I liked the most is when Greg’s dad brings home the dog and their mom is really mad.

One of Us Is Lying – Read It and Rate It

One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Browyn, Simon, Addie, Cooper, and Nate all go to detention. But by the time detention is over, Simon is dead, and the four of them are being blamed. After dozens of interrogations, endless media shame and fame, the four have become exhausted. Did one of them truly murder Simon or are they … 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

Roller Girl – Read It and Rate It

Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I liked “Roller Girl” because it was based on something that could actually happen in real life. Astrid is the main character who is in the roller derby race but when the coach doesn’t make her the position she wanted in he race and makes her friend that position, Astrid makes a really bad choice that costs her … Read more

Awkward – Read It and Rate It

Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Awkward” is a very funny and enjoyable book. It is based on things that could happen in real life if you are or aren’t nice to people. Svetlana Chmakova also wrote two other books just like “Awkward” called “Brave” and “Crush.”

Little House on the Prairie – Read It and Rate It

Little House on the Prairie Little House #2 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about Laura and her family when they decide to move from the Big Woods in Wisconsin to the Indian Territory. It is about how they began their stay in the Indian Territory and what becomes of them. I liked the book because it was interesting and really fun. Review #2 … Read more

Farmer Boy – Read It and Rate It

Farmer Boy Little House #3 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Farmer Boy” is about Almanzo Wilder as a boy living in New York state. The book is about how he lives with his family on a farm and how he gets to know that he wants to become a farmer. I liked this book because it was really interesting and exciting to read. Review #2 * … Read more

On the Banks of Plum Creek – Read It and Rate It

On the Banks of Plum Creek Little House #4 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about when Laura and her family move to Plum Creek. It is about what happens to them when they live there. I liked this book because it was really interesting to read. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book shows the hard-working life of Laura Ingalls … 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.