Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) AWESOME! What is there not to like about this book? It has humor, wit, and charm. Ella was given a “gift” at birth – the gift of obedience. After her mother dies, it gets even harder for Ella. Then it gets even worse when her father remarries a woman with two daughters. The daughters soon realize something is different … Read more
ttfn (Ta-ta for Now) Internet Girls series #2 by Lauren Myracle Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the sequel to ttyl. It is witty and creative and is told entirely through IMs. Angela learns a family secret that is going to change her life, Zoe tries to keep something secret from Angela, and Maddie falls head-over-heels in love. Will they make it through their next year
Hatchet Brian’s Saga series #1 by Gary Paulsen Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I really didn’t like this book. I found it boring and predictable. It is about a boy that gets trapped in the wilderness (very predictable) and must survive on his own. The only thing he has with him is a hatchet (like an axe) that his mother gave him. I don’t suggest you read this book! Review … Read more
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This was a really good book. It was funny, witty, and cute. Christian is a commoner who falls for Princess Marigod by watching her through a telescope. There is something different about Marigold, though. When people touch her she can read their thoughts. Will Christian and Marigold get together? Read it to find out! Review #2 * … Read more
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) One of the characters dies and there are 13 reasons why she did. There are tapes that get sent to the 13 people who caused her death. There are a lot of twists and turns and 13 big surprises. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a series of tapes that a … Read more
Acceleration by Graham McNamee Adventure Realistic Fiction Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I like this book because it is one that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s about a teenage boy named Duncan who thinks his life is boring until he finds a serial killer’s diary and decides to stop him before he kills someone else. Review # 2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The book … Read more
Taggerung Redwall series #14 by Brian Jacques Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This was one of Brian Jacques’ best creations. This tale tells about a young otter separated from his family because of a seer’s omen. In this book you will hear about dancing hares, fighting otters, a nasty stoat, and hordes of filthy vermin. This book is full of adventure, fun, and lots of riddles, not to mention tons of hot root … Read more
Godless by Pete Hautman Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) At first this was a really good book. It sounded interesting. And it was at first, but failed me at the end. The idea of creating a new religion was a good plot, but the author didn’t do much with it.
When Jeff Comes Home by Catherine Atkins Realistic Fiction * * Stars (Just ok) Jeff’s life was that of a normal 13 year old boy. Sports, friends, and family. But one day Jeff is kidnapped and taken away from his whole world. He lives with “Ray” for the next 3 years until “Ray” returns him to his house and his old life. Now Jeff’s family tries to get back to normal, but Jeff can’t accept … Read more
Pretties Uglies series #2 by Scott Westerfeld Dystopian Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is the sequel to Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld, so it follows the same basic storyline kind of. After Uglies, Tally has the operation (to become a Pretty) and forgets all about the Smoke until she meets Zane, who helps her remember. Shay also remembers Tally’s betrayal and gets her revenge at the end of … Read more