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- The Battle of the Labyrinth
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Reviewed by: Anna Grade: 7I thought this book was very good. The Percy Jackson and the Olympian series not only is fun to read and it has exiting adventures but it can also help kids learn about the Greek gods (plus, if you have already studied the Greek gods, like me, you keep exclaiming "I know that monster!"
- Haroun and the sea of stories
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Reviewed by: Anna Grade: 7Salman Rushdie has such a unique way of writing, using metaphors and painting really strong mental pictures. The plot was also very unique and multi-layered.
- Pride and Prejudice
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Reviewed by: emily Grade: 8i loved this book because not only is it a classic, its a book that teaches you about standing up for yourself, and not becoming too proud
- Twilight
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Reviewed by: Lindsey Grade: 9The plot line in this story is very horrible. I have no idea why this book is so popular. It's probably due to the teens and pre-teens that lack a knowledge of good plot lines.
- The Hunger Games
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Reviewed by: Lindsey Grade: 9This book was good, and was not a let down after I read the Gregor The Overlander series. I'm curremtly waiting for the sequal to come out.
- Generation Dead
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Reviewed by: Lindsey Grade: 9This book was good and made me want to read the next one. The writing style was also good.
- Skin Hunger
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Reviewed by: Lindsey Grade: 9The format/writing style was good, and the ending makes you want to go to the store to get the next book.
- Twilight
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Reviewed by: alcee Grade: 9this book was a great book it had feeling to it and romance but the only thing i didnt like was how in the beginning he didnt like her well he wanted to stay away or whatever and then out of no were he loved her i mean come on!!! but every thing else was really good i loved this book!!
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Reviewed by: Gobby 1 Grade: 9I liked this book because I love all of the Harry Potter books and it was intriguing and interesting the whole time. If you liked the movie, then you will love the book!
- The Host
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Reviewed by: Karigan Grade: 9This book is a fantastic story about love, freindship, trust, and did I mention, ailions? This story is perfict for a teen reader who loves romance and action. The alieons landed and took over earth but are they the good giys or the bad giys?
- Fire In the Hills
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Reviewed by: alcee Grade: 9i loved this book. i liked it because it showed me the couage that lupo and volpe rossa had nd how intelegant they were at figering out what to do not to get cought by the germans. hey took so many risks. and i really did not see that coming when turbine kissed volpe rossa.
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
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Reviewed by: Anu Grade: 9This is a great coming of age book. Even after reading it my third time, I still found it good. It is very descriptive and it is interesting how the author switches points of view.
- Monster
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Reviewed by: alcee Grade: 9i liked this book because it kept me on the edge of my seat not knowing what the next person will say about the trial. i was really happy for steve that he didnt get sent to jail.
- A Child Called It
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Reviewed by: alcee Grade: 9this book is soooooo good i love it but in a way it is really sad! but when i picked up the book i could not stop reading it! if you read this book you will not feel bad that you read it.
- The Lost Boy
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Reviewed by: alcee Grade: 9this is also a very good book. i liked how david pelzer went to flight school in the end. cause i know that that was his dream. ha seems like a great guy. this book was ne of the best books i have ever read and also a child called it was to!
- Nation
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Reviewed by: Cindy Grade: 12A massive wave strikes an archipelago so small that it doesn't even show up on the map. The only survivor is a boy and a girl from a ship that crashed into the island. They begin to repair their lives or rather, begin a new one.
Soon, more people come to the island and they learn to work together despite the many differences they have.
I thought it was a good book for the boy was coming of age. He was about to become a man through his island tradition but the wave came. So with this new life, he starts to learn what it takes to become a man. There were a few humorous events due to miscommunication, but more events that were magical or possibly spiritual. It made me reflect upon myself and just...think.
- Small Gods
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Reviewed by: Cindy Grade: 12This book was, as the title suggests, about little deities. Again, there is a different view of gods on Discworld. It is slightly comedic but what spoke out more to me was the idea of religion. The story is not criticizing it nor is it praising it. It is simply a different way to see it. And a little satirical too, of course.
The characters that really stood out to me was Brutha and Vorbis. They have characteristics people should pay attention to.
- Witches Abroad
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Reviewed by: Cindy Grade: 12This sci-fi novel was very entertaining. The main characters are these witches that may not seem like the stereotypical witch but in Discworld, lots of things are different. It makes you look at the world in a different way, a humorous way. Pratchett has a good sense of satire in all his Discworld novels.
Discworld is a fantasy world that is so completely thought out that one might actually see it happening somewhere in the galaxy on a turtle's back.
This particular book was about stories. Remember Red Riding Hood? Or Cinderella? They're in there. Tied with it is a nice moral, too.
I spotted a few things that might not make much sense at first (i.e. The Hedgehog Song that Nanny Ogg likes to sing but is always stopped) so it might be recommended to start at the very beginning with the book The Color of Magic. Not required, but what's the harm? They're all great books.
- Stuck in the 70's
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Reviewed by: Ali Grade: 9i loved this book. i read the whole book with in a day. i loved how there was passion, love and hate. its about a girl who opens her eyes and she is in a bathtube. she dosent know where she is or how she got there all she knows is that she isnt in the hot tube with her " guy friend". shay is the girls name. shay lives in 2006 yet this boy (the boy who lives in the house) is telling her it is 1978. you should read this book. i will defentiy read is again.
- So B. It
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Reviewed by: Claren Grade: 7This book had me captivated since I read the first page.
Quiet, sincere life questions are woven beautifully through-out the book in a heart touching way that will have you relating to the main character even if you are nothing alike. The conclusion made me cry but it was extremely touching in a sad, hopeful way. I truly enjoyed this book and it has taught me that you don't need to know everything. It is a work of art and I strongly recommend it to anyone!
- Eighth Grade Bites
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Reviewed by: Anna Grade: 8I liked this book because it was exciting, thrilling, and suspenful!
- Skulduggery Pleasant
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Reviewed by: Katie Grade: 7This book was so amazing and intriging! There is magical wonders in this book so epic that you will never stop reading! It takes you to a whole new world full of action and suspense!
- Days of Magic, Nights of War
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Reviewed by: Alex Grade: 8This book is is a quite amazing piece of literature, and one of my altime favorites.
With a profound sense of fantasy, a bizzare story plot, and numorous dark twists, this book makes a fantastical sequel to the smash hit Abarat.
I highley recomend this book and cannot wait for the next installment of the Abarat series!
- The Lightning Thief
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Reviewed by: theresa Grade: 7InsertReview
- I Got a D in Salami
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Reviewed by: theresa Grade: 7I think its a good book.It has a good plot and good characters.
And i sincerly think that the book has charaters,that express a real kids life.Like Robert he is a very smart kid.But on the other hand HANK ZIPPER is not quite as smart even though he always try his best.
- The Lightning Thief
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Reviewed by: theresa Grade: 7At first i thought it would be boring,but it turned out to be one of my favorite books now.I think that my favorite part in this book is when Percy Jackson found out that HE was the son of POSIDAN.And that he founf out his father was still alive.But wanted HIM to help him find out who took ZEUSES bolt.At first i thought it would be boring,but it turned out to be one of my favorite books now.I think that my favorite part in this book is when Percy Jackson found out that HE was the son of POSIDAN.And that he founf out his father was still alive.But wanted HIM to help him find out who took ZEUSES bolt.
- The Glass Castle
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Reviewed by: Madeline Grade: 9Depressing. As well as a must read. Jeannette Wells blew me away with her inspirational writing this true story made it even more difficult to read. Her tragic life growing up was terrible, being thrown out of a car, moving from one town to the next in the blink of an eye. Her parents didn't show an ounce of effort to love her, Jeannette's alcholic father mentally abused his 3 children. This book is the best book I have EVER read. I really think it was a great one to read especially growing up as a teenager we take our lives for granted. Jeannette Walls deserves much praise for this book. I have never read a book I have loved as much as this one.
- Elsewhere
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Reviewed by: Madeline Grade: 9A phenomenal book about a 15 year-old girl killed. She is sent to "heaven" and misses her family a ton, like most of us would. This book is quite saddening at most times the character learns was its like to cope without a family letting her realize that her family was much greater than she thought. This book like many books I have read do make me extermely grateful for what I have. "Elsewhere" is a book jam packed with details there was never a time I wanted to put it down. Afterwards I wanted to read it again... which has never happend before. This book gives a nice feeling of suspense wondering what the main character will do and what decisions she will make. This book is absolutley fabulous. Please read it if you want to be blown away!
- Dramarama
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Reviewed by: Madeline Grade: 9This book is action packed with entertainment. Theatre is a subject I enjoy which made this book even more superb. The characters are diverse and fabulous. I finished the book quickly, only because of its enriching words. I loved this book because not only was it educational for it's different Broadway shows and explanations but as well for its friendship qualities. Demi and Sadye make the greatest best friends and I definitely think it sets an example. I would say this book is ranked high on my "love it" book list.
- Elsewhere
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Reviewed by: ali Grade: 9I Liked that this book has romance, reality and evry page there was a new thing happening.
- Junie B. Jones is a Graduation Girl
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Reviewed by: Setarah Grade: 8I like this book it seems to easy and boring but when I read it,it was funny so I'll try to read all book of Barbara Park.
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
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Reviewed by: Setarah Grade: 8I like this book because it has funny stories and at the same time sad stories,while I read this book i cried and laughed. I will recommend this book to everyone no matter how old they should be.
- Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
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Reviewed by: Lillie Grade: 7Jeremy Fink's dad left with him a box to open on his 13th birthday... and supposedly, the box holds the meaning of life!
As their lives twist and turn, characters Jeremy and Lizzy try to they find solutions to problems while searching for the 4 keys that open the mysterious box...
Wendy Mass has written another great novel that I would recommend to girls and maybe boys ages 11-13. Great book!
- A Mango-Shaped Space
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Reviewed by: Lillie Grade: 7I loved A MAngo-Shaped Space. All of the characters have their own unique personalities, and are fun to read about. Mia, Jenna, Billy, Roger, Zack, Beth, Jerry, Mango- they're all my favorites- it's too hard to choose from! :)
Synesthaesia is a condition I had no idea about until I read A Mango-Shaped Space. I thought it was interesting to read and learn about Synesthaesia while reading one of the best books ever.
This is an extremely good book that I would recommend to girls, ages 11-14.
- The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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Reviewed by: Lillie Grade: 7This book is the BEST. Suspenseful writing, beautifully crafted art that tells the story just as well (or better) than words, this is one book I could read over and over.
Hugo is such a determined, hard-working boy that makes the story all the better.
The train station is the perfect setting for this story. Everything about it is well put together. I can't stop atlking about the story line!
- The Frog Princess
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Reviewed by: Lillie Grade: 7Princess Emeralda- aka Emma- is a lively character that makes the Frog Princess- and the rest of the series- wonderful.
Romance, comedy, adventure, and exotic creatures add to the greatness of these fiction/ fantasy adventure books.
There are so many great characters in this series, and besides Princess Emma (who is my fav'), I like Li'l the bat and Prince Eadric. Li'l is kind and curious and Eadric is the kind of obnoxiously cute prince charming that everybody loves.
I love this series, and I hope everybody who reads it does too.
- The Supernaturalist
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Reviewed by: Gobby Grade: 9I liked this book because it had a lot of adventure and it had a lot of suspense. At some parts of the book, it did get somewhat boring, but it was mostly good.
- The Green Glass Sea
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Reviewed by: Ilana Grade: 7I really liked this book because it gave a detailed description of two girl's life in Los Alomos; the unofficial city in New Mexico where they were making the Atom Bomb.
- You, Maybe: the Profound Asymmetry of Love in High School
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Reviewed by: Amy Grade: 8It was a great book. I loved it from the begginning to end. I also recommend you read If We Kiss. (I am a huge fan of romance books!)
- Ella Enchanted
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Reviewed by: Melissa Grade: 12I liked this book because it was interesting and it sent Ella on a journey to find this fairy who kept giving people terrible gifts. I was able to compare it to the movie. It is similar but like every other movie and book combination, there are differences.
- Cages
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Reviewed by: michelle Grade: 7I liked it when Kit won ninth grade scholarship award.
- Fablehaven
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Reviewed by: Anonymous Grade: 7I liked Fablehaven because the action never stopped so I never got board reading it. Also, I like the characters in the story.
- Flapdoodle
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Reviewed by: Madison Grade: 7I liked this book very much because it was easy to read and very funny. Although this book was awesome, it only took me an hour and a half to read and was a little below my reading level. I'd suggest his book to anyone, but mostly to kids ages 6 to 10.
- Breaking Dawn
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Reviewed by: Cassie Grade: 6I have read the first three in the series and had to read forth one. I liked this one because Bella became what she wanted to be in the end. I hope that Stephenie decides to finish Midnight Suun and get it published
- Twilight
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Reviewed by: Gisell Grade: 7I loved this book because it had one topic of my favorite: Vampires. I've always been interested in them so mix it up with romance and you get a perfect book. I've read it 30 times!
- Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey
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Reviewed by: Marie Grade: 8I loved this book. I was reading this for days practically non-stop. It's about Jane Grey from when she's born all the way until she's sixteen and she is executed. Jane was born into the royal family in thte 1500's, (1537, I think), and when she is 15 she has to marry someone she doesn't want to marry and who is a REAL jerk. Then she finds out that she is to be made queen, eventhough she doesn't want to. Then she's tried for treason after just nine days of being queen, and sentenced to beheading. I 100% reccomend this book. Especially if you are in any way interested in English histoy, but even if you're not. This book is actually a true story.