Friday, October 28, 2011
7th Grade Online Book Reviews
Directions: This blog has been created so you can review and share your opinions about the novels you have read in 7th grade! When posting a comment please make sure you include the following items: Title, Author, Genre, Summary of the Plot, and your Opinion/Recommendation if others should read it. Enjoy!
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The Hunger Games
ReplyDeleteby: Suzanne Collins
What would you do if you were thrown into an arena with 23 other kids and were told you must fight to the death to survive? Well, in the novel The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen is presented with just this horrifying situation! In an effort to save her younger sister, Katniss sacrifices herself to enter the deathly Hunger Games arena. This science fiction thriller has action, brutality, and a romance all in one story. It is a must read for all! I recommend that you definitely read this 5 star action novel for your next Reading Log Packet!
The House of the Scorpion ~ by Nancy Farmer, 2002.
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"A STELLAR STORY (4 STARS OUT OF 5)"
Imagine a futuristic world full of treachery, trickery, and eventually...triumph. All these elements center on Matt, a young boy, one of the first successful human clones! Matt is protected by a mysterious, powerful drug lord, El Patron, who controls a lucrative business and territory nestled between the disputed borders of the United States and Mexico. Matt, ridiculed and scorned by "pure" humans, must endure his own hardships to unravel the mystery surrounding the power struggle within El Patron's empire. How has the long-lived El Patron controlled his empire for so long? Why is the wealthy El Patron protecting Matt when most everyone else despises his existence and plots against him? Will Matt discover all the secrets contained within The House of the Scorpion before it's "curtains" for Matt? AND What selfish plan does El Patron have up his own sleeve? You'll have to journey to the dusty and dangerous border regions between the U.S. and Mexico to discover the secrets for yourself. Go pick up a copy of this suspense-filled story today!
We Could be Brothers by Paul Lanky reviewed by Chester Jones IV
ReplyDeleteDo you like to read books that you could relate to? If so then We Could be Brothers is the book for you! This book will have you laughing, crying, inspired and warmed. This book is written in the text that most young people can understand. This book brings together two opposites to overcome school, bullies, poverty, and drugs. In my opinion this book was an alright book.
Summer of My German Soldier
ReplyDeleteBette Greene
Reviewed by Drew Tiano
“Summer of My German Soldier” is a book that you’ll want to read again and again. It is a great Historical Fiction novel where a teenage girl from Jenkensville, Arkansas during early World War II. Patty Bergen lives a normal live with her family until one day she meets a German POW at her fathers market. This POW stuck out to her more than the others. Patty had feelings for this man and has to face the people of her town and her internal feelings because Anton and a few other POW’s become wanted for escaping their camp. Patty continues to struggle when the FBI is out for HER! To me this was a great book with a good plot and many cliffhangers. I would really suggest reading this great book in your free time.
Title: the Book Thief
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Markus Zusack
Reviewed by: Theresa Deputy
Are you looking for a book that’s not the same-old-same-old thing? The Book Thief is the book for you. Set in Nazi Germany, when Liesel’s brother dies, she is adopted by the Hubermann’s and moves to Himmel Street. During the book, the Hubermann’s hide a Jewish man in their basement. I liked the Book Thief because it was something different from a lot of the books I’ve read. So, if you’re looking for a book that’s different from what you usually read, the Book Thief might be the book for you.
The Mysterious Benedict Society
ReplyDeleteBy: Trenton Lee Stewart
Reviewed by: Haley Atkins
Have you ever read a book with so many secrets? If you haven’t and you like suspense this book is for you. The Mysterious Benedict Society is fantasy fiction. It is about Sticky, Kate, Constance, and Reynard passes all these really smart tests. For passing they got sent off to an institute for a mission. When they got there they started investigating. To find out what and how the hidden messages were being sent. They make a plan to go and disable the whisperer (the thing sending messages out). As soon as they disabled it they finished there mission they got to go home. I really enjoyed this book because it was filled with secrets. The best part was when they disabled the whisperer. In summary, this book is full of secrets and mystery. I could hardly stay in my seat when I read it.
Flush by Carl Hiaasen
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This is a book that you will never put down! This is a book that you will love! This book is Flush. If you ask me, the story was humorous and entertaining. The story is in a Florida town, a boy named Noah is trying to expose a boat owner dumping waste into the water, after his dad is arrested for sinking it. When his mom is thinking of divorce, him and his sister Abbey, hatch a master plan while many others try to stop them. Will they succeed? Find out yourself when you read Flush!
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
ReplyDeleteMark Twain
Reviewed by Drake Lyles
Have you ever read a book that involves a young boy running away from his father? Probably, but have you read a book about a young boy running away with a slave down the Mississippi river with a crazy old man and a very literate young man who swindles everyone out of there money? If you have ever read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, then you have probably heard of the character Huckleberry Finn. Well this book takes place in the same time as Tom Sawyer, only in the point of view from Huck Finn. Huck’s father finds out where Huck lives, and with the slave Jim, he runs away from home on a raft and canoe. On their travels they meet up with a crazy old man and a young man running away from the law. The young man claims to be the duke of Bridgewater after the old man claims to be an ancient king. They swindle a town out of their money, but Huck and Jim then are able to escape from the crazy pair, while Jim is captured by slave trackers. Huck then meets up with Tom Sawyer and rescues Jim, but not while trying to do everything the hard way and meeting trouble every day. This book was well written and well though of, but if you don’t like to spend time reading, then don’t read this book because it may take some time to finish. This book earns a 5/5, because of its well though out structure and Mark Twain’s way of writing.
Title: Cuba 15
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Nancy Osa
Would you like a realistic fiction about a 15 year old girl and her friends, family and 15 birthday celebration? This is a great book for you! Violet Paz, a 15 year old girl, has Cuban dad and a Polish mom. With her Cuban heritage she is to have a quincenero party, or coming of age celebration. Violet really is NOT into that kind of stuff, she is not very girly she won’t wear frilly dresses or dance around with her father. Her mom and Abuela try to convince her to have one but she doesn’t give in right away. This book also talks about her regular life being a 15 year old, at school and at home. This story, of Violet, her friends, her family, and her quincenero celebration shows the ups and downs of her 15th year is a wonderful book for girls our age.
Reviewed By: Hannah Gutosky
Title: My Side of the Mountain
ReplyDeleteBy: Jean Craighead George
Reviewed By: Breezy Brooks
How would you like to endure a challenge of living in the mountains with no other people around you, and your best friend is a peregrine falcon? Well, this is the current life of a boy named Sam Gribley, but don’t worry, this life was his decision. He wanted to live the independent life in the Catskill Mountains. His main companion is a female peregrine falcon, named Frightful, and he raised and trained her. She greatly helps Sam by hunting down game for him. Sam is friends with the other animals too, and loves his life in the wilderness. If you want to learn more abut Sam Gribley’s life, and how exactly he survives, then you should read this book. This was a fantastic book, and I enjoyed every page of it, and I bet you will love this book if you read it as well.
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
ReplyDeleteAuthor: JK Rowling
Reviewed By: Mariana Jimenez
This is a fantasy book, on this book Harry lives with the Dursleys and he finds out that he is a wizard. Harry learns that he has to go to Hogwarts (the school of wizardry and witchcraft). Later on the book he and his friends try to protect something called the Sorcerers Stone. Harry and his friends have to fight an evil wizard and the evil wizard tries to use the stone on Harry. If you want to know about the book you should read it, because I’m not going to give it away.
Sacred Acre
ReplyDeleteBy: Mark Tabb
Reviewed By: Matt Mueller
Have you ever read a book that is really good, well Sacred Acre is that kind of book? This book is about the coach for a high school football team who is a major influence to the town. They live in Parkersburg, Iowa when it is hit by a tornado the whole town is left in ruins. Ed promises that they will have the school and the football field rebuilt in time for the season. Weather they rebuild the field or not is a secret many other big things that happen in the book are being left unsaid unless you make the good choice of reading the book. This book is an amazing book that is a great choice for anybody.
Cuba 15
ReplyDeleteBy: Nancy Osa
Reviewed by: Madison Biggs
How much do you know about Cuba? Do you know what happens when you turn 15? Then read Cuba 15 to find out! Cuba 15 is realistic fiction set in Chicago. I think it is set in modern times.
Violet joins the speech team at her school. Through that she gets to know everyone and has a lot of fun. Her grandmother brings up the quincenero idea, since Violet is fifteen. Violet starts thinking about it and thinks it’s pretty girly. She is not the girly type, but decides to research it. So when she learns about it she tells her family and they all start planning. Eventually they end up dumping a bunch of rules and make it unique for her.
I liked this book because I got to learn about Cuba along with Violet. I also got to feel apart of her family. You’ll have bunches and bunches of fun reading Cuba 15 by Nancy Osa. I could hardly put the book down!
Title: 18 Best Stories by Edgar Allen Poe
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Vincent Price
Reviewed by: Jessica Gray
Story: The Black Cat
You may have heard of many different short and scary stories by Edgar Allen Poe, but this one is my favorite. If you like scary realistic stories this book is for you! This realistic fiction story takes place in the 1800’s in a large mansion. The main character had a growing love for animals and had very many pets. But when he came home one night drunk something his black cat did made him mad and he lost his temper. He turned into an alcoholic and when his wife tried to stop him from hurting other animals she regretted that decision right away. All in all this story keeps you wondering what will happen next, you will never know what will happen ahead of time.
To Kill a Mockingbird
ReplyDeleteBy Harper Lee
Reviewed by Mikayla Broadway
Have you ever read a book that makes you think? One that makes you stop to think of all that you’ve read so far. To kill a mockingbird is that book. To kill a mockingbird is a realistic fiction book set in the twentieth century.
The main things in this book are that Jean Louise Finch, the main character, and her Jem meet a boy named Dill. Dill gets them to mess with their neighborhood hermit Arthur ‘’Boo’’ Radley. They go to great lengths to see him.
Then there is a trial against Tom Robinson, a black worker. He is accused of taking advantage of Mayella Ewell. Atticus Finch, Jean Louise’s father, is his lawyer.
Later in the book, their Aunt Alexandra comes to live with them. During her stay, she gives Jean Louise enlightment on her way to young adulthood.
In my opinion, the Tom Robinson trial was the best part of the book. It really made me think about whether he was guilty or not. Atticus also beautifully defended them, tearing the witness’s walls down.
To kill a mockingbird is a wonderful book that you won’t be able to put down. It really makes you think about life and how we live as people.
The Wednesday Wars
ReplyDeleteGary D. Schmidt Dillon Jennings
Do you like fast-paced books? The Wednesday Wars is very fast paced. It has some funny parts, some very mysterious parts, and also some romance. Holling is a kid that gets chased by diseased hamsters in a track tryout, and runs so fast to get away, he sets a school record. He is also learning Shakespeare, and had to be Ariel in a play (wearing tights and wings). He gets a girlfriend on Valentine’s day. His sister also leaves a note on her bed, saying she’s run away and not to look for her.
Title: If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Psendonymous Bosch
Reviewed By: Maddie Hoots
Do you like funny stories? I do! If You’re Reading This Its Too Late is that kind of book. This story is of the fantasy genre. This is the second book in the Secret Series. Cass and Max-Earnest are two 12year old survivalists’ who get asked to join a secret society. Little did they know that they would have to deal with 250 year old people, a 500 year old man made in a bottle, a man who is always changing his identity and each other! I really enjoyed this book because of the way that the author wrote it. He is humorous and a very creative person. I don’t usually like to read, but I absolutely love this book! I would strongly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a book that will keep them reading.
The Hobbit
ReplyDeleteBy: J. R. R. Tolkien
Reviewed by: Rebecca Walker
If you have ever heard of spiders as big as you, dwarves that are greedy, and battles to the death, this book is for you. This book is a fantasy because it involves wizards, goblins, and dwarves. At the beginning Bilbo doesn’t want to journey from his hobbit hole into the dark unknown regions, ruled by the dragon, Smaug.
A band of homeless dwarves shows up at his house to invite him as a burglar on their journey. They have to perilously pass through the Misty Mountains with the threat of goblins and wargs around every turn, to reach the Lonely Mountain where there final challenge awaits. The fight with Smaug for the horded gold will be legendary, or could another battle be worse. I really liked this book because it was an interesting idea. My favorite battle is the final fight to the death. The dragons, wizards, and hobbits will enchant you in this charming quest for treasure. And revenge?
Title: Ark Angel
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Anthony Horowitz
Reviewed by: Christian Davila
Do you enjoy fast-paced, action-packed adventure books? If so, then Ark Angel is the book for you. Ark Angel is a realistic fiction that provides thrills to the reader. At one point, Alex Rider, the main character, is in a hospital when a group of thieves come and he has to fight them all off. Those criminals end up locking him in a building and setting it on fire. Alex has to escape the building before he dies. Alex gets into many fights that are important to win because the fate of the world is in his hands. I enjoyed Ark Angel because of the action that occurs about every chapter. It’s a great book especially if you read the prequels. So if you’re in the mood for a book that keeps you wide awake, get Ark Angel.
Title: Maximum Ride the Angel Experiment
ReplyDeleteAuthor: James Patterson
Reviewed By: Darius Gatling
Want a fast paced action novel, with never ending suspense and surprises at every turn? Well then Maximum Ride the Angel Experiment is the right book for you! The genre of this book is Science Fiction. The setting of this book is in modern time around New York and other places set in present day. Let me give you a summary of the plot without spoiling the ending. Angel is kidnapped by erasers, wolf-like experiments created by the school. The flock must go out of their way to save her. Max is reunited with Iggy, Fang, Nudge, and Gazzy after being treated for injuries for two days. They head to the school to save Angel. Max, Fang, and Nudge are captured and brought to the school. Gazzy, Iggy, and a ton of hawks fly to the rescue. I personally enjoyed the parts about Angel’s powers freaking out. She was always hilarious with the things she would say after finding out about one of her new powers. This wraps up the book review. I really recommend this book to any reader and hopefully anyone reading this will try it out!
Title: The Devils Arithmetic
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Jane Yolan
Reviewer: Antonio Bartolo
My book is about a girl named Hannah who is living during (near the end) of WW II and she and her family are about to have a dinner but instead she went to her room to get some new shoes to look nice. But instead of getting shoes she goes back to the past and she now has to relive what all her great insisters had to go through in a concentration camp so now she is trying to warn everybody…. Before it is too late!@#$
Title: Maniac Magee
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Jerry Spinelli
Reviewer: Dylan Taylor
Ok so my book is about some boy and he is white. His mom and dad died, so he moved in with his aunt and uncle. He ran away while people at a play were laughing at him. He went to the east side were people are black. Then he moved in with a girl named Amanda and became pretty popular in the east side. Read this exciting story to figure out what happens next!!!!
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ReplyDeleteTitle: All American Girl
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Meg Cabot
Reviewer: Sadie Martin
Have you ever wanted to know how to become an American hero well this is the book for you to read? This book is about a girl named Samantha she was not very popular and she wasn’t super pretty and she was getting a C minus in German class because she drew all the time. Her parents signed her up for art lessons so that she can get all of her creativity out. One day she decided to skip art and when she walked out of the music shop next door to wait for her ride the president came and then a man walked out of the music shop and tried to shoot the president until Samantha came and attacked him. She was praised by The first lady and their son David. Who was very cute and had a crush on Samantha.
Title: Princess in Training
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Meg Cabot
Reviewed: Taylor Garkovich
Have you ever wanted to read a book on a life on a princess that has a hard time in life? Well this is your kind of book. It is a realistic fiction book and at first you have to go over the first couple pages then it will get better. Her name is Princess Mia and her friend’s names are Lilly and Michael. Lilly and Michael are brother and sister. Mia and Michael are boyfriend and girlfriend and they don’t always agree on stuff but there is some drama type stuff in this book.
The Witches
ReplyDeleteBy: Roald Dahl
Reviewed by: Eddie McGowin
Do you enjoy reading about mystic creatures, magic and secret societies? If you do you will enjoy the witches. The witches is about a young boy who has been told the horrors of witches, a race of evil child hating, bald headed, long nailed, women who do horrible things to children like making them disappear and turning them into frogs. The boy must use all of his wits to spot witches before it is too late. This book is great, it’s funny, suspenseful and shocking. I recommend reading it if you enjoy fantasy novels.
Title: The Westing Game
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Ellen Raskin
Reviewer: Matt Gericke
This books gene is mystery because where they live there is a bomber and murder in there apartments. Well they haven’t moved in to the apartments because they are in a competition to win an apartment and they are letting them stay there while they are in the competition. But the only people that can play are the Westing peers. They also put a white fence and put NO TRESSPASSING signs around the fence. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anybody unless u like mystery book
Title: The battle of the labyrinth
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Rick Riordan
Reviewer: Jarred Jones
This book was about a boy named Percy Jackson and his friends trying to help there camp and find there missing god in a labyrinth. At first Percy and his friends are deciding when and what entrance to take into the labyrinth. Then they decided to go the next day when they entered they heard a sound that started to get closer a closer the farther they went. Then Percy told them to turn left so they could get away from the sound. I would recommend this book to people who like action.
Title: Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush?
ReplyDeleteAuthor: jerry spinelli
Reviewer: katauna parker
Have you ever tried to go for something? Try to make yourself look nice for someone? Well this is the right book for you. This book is called who put that hair in my toothbrush? This is a book between a brother and a sister. The brother tries to go out with a girl he likes and the sister tries to mess with him. This book is exciting and interesting. I rated this book 4 out of 5 stars. You must read this book!!!!
Title: Football Genius
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Tim Green
Reviewer: Nick Hood
“Football Genius” is a book were you can dream and never stops dreaming. This is a Realistic Fiction novels were a kid from Atlanta, Georgia wants to be in the NFL. He has a gift were he can read football plays before they can happen. He goes to Seth Holloway’s (star linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons) to proof that he has a gift that can win the falcons football games. Near the end, Seth then becomes the football coach for the kid’s football team and Seth and the kid’s mom falls in love. This is a book that I would suggest reading this book in your free time.
Title: Remants
ReplyDeleteAuthor: K. A.
Reviewer: Jacob Holder
This book is science fiction and was written in the future when there was more advanced technology. Jobs the main character hears a news report about a meteor hitting earth in five days. When he gets home secret service officers are at his house. They tell him that he is going to be part of the mayflower project. Eighty people will take part of the mayflower project.
These chosen people will be loaded onto a space shuttle and launched into space unknowing of their destination. The rest of the earth’s population will be destroyed by the impact of the meteor. The reason is the meteor that killed all the dinosaurs was only ten miles long, this one is seventy six. The eighty people must take a chance because know one knows were the shuttle is going, not even the scientists.
Title: wringer
ReplyDeleteAuthor: jerry spinelliy
Reviewed by: abdiel.p
In this book it tells about shooting pigeons on pigeon day and how to keep the bird from getting killed by the bean kids. This genre was a fantasy but it was still a good book.
The first main thing that happened in the book was that wringer was trying to catch his own bird when his bird landed on his head so the bean kids can not know that it was his to he started chasing it also. The second main thing was when the bird came inside wringers house started wobbling inside his room and just flying and then he got on his comic and then he just read the book and you will know what he did to his comic book now let me tell you my third main thing. So my third main thing is that the pigeon was running and the little boy was chasing it and when he catches it guess what he did to the pigeon well I wont tell you yet just READ THE BOOK ! PLEASE.
So my opinion about this book is that I liked the book because it was funny when he sat on his head and chased it.
And my closing sentence is that when they finally saw the pigeon they went when nobody was there got took and they.
Title: Hoot
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Carl Hiassen
Reviewer: Preston Hukill
Have you ever wished that you could be the hero of your city. This book is realistic fiction because it could happen in real life. The plot is in Florida it could happen in modern day time. Roy has a mother and a father he is thirteen and he’s trying to save owls at a construction site. He is working with a mystery person running down the side of the rode barefoot. The mystery boy ends up putting a alligator in the port a potty.
Title:Hoot
ReplyDeleteAuthor:Carl Hiaasen
Reviewer:Isaac Rodriguez
Hey everybody! If you like a book that you can't putdown then Hoot is just the book for you!This book is realistic fiction because it could happen in real life. The plot is in Florida it could happen in modern day time. Roy has a mother and a father he is thirteen and he’s trying to save owls at a construction site. Funny thing though some kid spray paints the windows of a police car black!!! This book is a must read!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: “Catching Fire”
ReplyDeleteAuthor: “Suzanne Collins”
Reviewed by: Becca Wall
What would you do if you were chosen to go back to an arena where you fight to the death for a second time? In “Catching Fire” that’s exactly what happened. This story is a sequel to “The Hunger Games” where Katniss Everdeen competed for her life. In “Catching Fire”, Katniss has to go through it over again. This book is by far in my top 10 and I highly recommend it.
Crispin
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Tyler Grantz
In this Book our main character, a nameless peasant embarks on a journey to find not only his name but himself. And along the way he meets many new and exciting characters. Who know something their not telling him, and the truth might be better kept a secret. Because if the truth comes out it could have deadly consequences. This book offers a great sense of excitement and danger that I would recommend to any one who loves a great book that will keep you reading.
Title: A Corner of the Universe
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Ann M. Martin
Reviewed by: Erin Caudle
A corner of the universe is the kind of book you can’t put down. This book is realistic fiction. Hattie is one of the main characters of the book. Her uncle suddenly came into her life and her life changed. She needs to make important decisions.
Hattie and her uncle Adam and her friend Leila had went to the fair. Adam has mental problems and so he has very big mood swings. Adam was going to ride the Ferris wheel and when the Ferris wheel got to the top it got stuck. This caused Adam to freak out and he wanted to jump off the wheel. When Adam saw his lover with another guy he went missing for 3 days. You will have to find out what happened to him.
I really like this book. It talks about how Hattie and her uncle, and how she deals with his problems. You should really read this book it you like realistic fiction. It’s a really cute book, and I love the author.
“The Book without Words”
ReplyDeleteAvi
Reviewed by Skylar Gallimore
Have you ever thought about living in the time of wizards? That is what this book is about. This book takes place in the middle ages with an old man named Thorston as the wizard/sorcerer. Master Thorston has an apprentice named Sybil; she does all of the chores. This book is a great book that I would give five stars any day. This book has a perfect balance of action, suspense, and thrill. This is definitely a wonderful book that will keep you reading and reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thrilling book. I would love to keep reading this series.
Title: The Miserable Mill
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lemony Snicket
Reviewed by: Maddie Crafford
Do you like mushy gushy stories where everyone lives happily ever after? If so than “The Miserable Mill” is not for you! If you are already a depressed person, than I beg you not to read this book. This book includes children having to do extremely difficult labor in lucky smells lumber mill while experiencing a new guardian. The villain in this story is always in disguise and they are always on the watch for him. This is not my favorite book in the Series of Unfortunate Events but it was still quite enjoyable. When disaster strikes at the lumber mill will the children make it out of the villains grasp? Even more importantly will they make it out alive?
Title: The Penultimate Peril
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lemony Snicket
Reviewer: Brianna Littlejohn
Have you ever read a book that is nearly impossible to put down? Well, The Penultimate Peril is one of those books! This book is about the Baudelair orphans and their series of unfortunate events. Who is he? Why are they here? What is IT about? These are all questions the Baudelair orphans have. You want the answers? Well you will just have to read the book. You wont be sorry you read it.
Title: The Westing Game
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Ellen Raskin
Reviewed by: Emma Marshall
Do you like books that are confusing and exciting all at the same time? If you do, then you should read The Westing Game. This book is realistic fiction. A few people are given invitations to be tenants at Sunset Towers by a man who doesn’t exist. Twelve of them are chosen to be the heir of Sam Westing’s money. The heir is the person who finds the answer to the Westing game. It not only becomes a game to see who can win and receive the millions, but also to see who can finish game alive. Some are bombers. Some are thieves. Nobody is completely innocent. One of them could be a murderer. Can you figure out who is who?
Title: A Series of Unfortunate Events – The Wide Window
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lemony Snicket
Reviewed By: Devin Duggins
Have you ever read a book so good that the book is all you think about? Well, The Wide Window is that kind of book. The genre of this book is realistic fiction, set in recent time. The orphans move in with Aunt Josephine. Aunt Josephine meets Captain Sham. Captain Sham tells Aunt Josephine that he is Count Olaf. He forces her to write a will that says he can have the orphans (and their fortune). Aunt Josephine hides a secret message in the will. Then she pretends to kill herself but the hidden message tells where she is. I personally like this book because it shows that 3 minor siblings can show teamwork, courageousness, and leadership to get out of a sticky situation. I recommend this book to everyone, children and adults, because it is a great mystery that will keep you flipping pages for hours.
Title: The Black Book of Secrets
ReplyDeleteAuthor: F. E. Higgens
Reviewer: Everardo A. Perez
Just read the title The Black Book of Secrets. What’s it mean well read the black book of secrets to find out!
Summary of the plot: First the main character, Ludlow escapes his terrible family. He unknowingly hops onto the antagonists, jeremiahs carriage. Then he meets Joe Zabbidou, a secret pawnbroker. Ludlow becomes his apprentice of sorts. Later the villagers become angry with Joe. While this is going on Jeremiah tries to steal the black book of secrets.
Opinion: This book would be an okay book to read though the vocabulary isn’t too extensive.
The main character, Ludlow becomes Joe Zabbidous apperentice; however Joe has more than just a few secrets. . .
Let the Circle Be Unbroken
ReplyDeleteMildred D. Taylor
Reviewed by: Kier Meredith
“We find the defendant GUILTY!” Five words you’ll never forget. Do you like Drama or family stories? If so then Let the Circle Be Unbroken is the book for you! This book starts out as T.J. Avery charged with the murder of Mr. Jim Lee Barnett. There were many attempts to lynch the boy, but time after time he was saved by a townsman. About 3 weeks later T.J. Avery was awarded with a trial. T.J. admits he was there during the robbery but he didn’t kill the man his white friends did. The defendant is found guilty and the black parts of town take the conviction very hard. Stacey TJ’s best friend soon runs away and takes Moe with him to find a Job down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Sherriff find them and take them back to their parents.
Title: Steel Trap-The Challenge
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Ridley Pearson
Reviewed by: Tony Guzman
Have you ever read a book that was so good you couldn’t stop reading? This book would make want to read all night and might be one of the best you will ever read. In “Steel Trap”, Steven Trap is trying to stop some gang lords from doing something that could change the world. Steven, known as ‘Steel’ falls into a messed up situation. Grym, the gang lord, has lost his briefcase. Steel had found it and opened the case. HE FOUND A LADY TIED UP AGAINST HER WILL!!! This book would be good for people who like intense sequence books.
Title: Among the Hidden
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Margaret Paterson Haddix
Reviewed By: Cassidy Casas
Have you ever read a book that you didn’t know if the character was going to die? Among the Hidden is an….OK book. It is a book about a guy named Trey who just had witnessed a murder. He jumped in a car of a stranger who dropped him off at a guy’s house. That guy had just taken from men in suits. Trey and Mark’s friends, Lee, and Nina were also taken by men in suits due to they are 3rd children. Do they find them and…….survive? If you want to know what happened…..READ THE BOOK!!!! You won’t forget this book for the rest of your life.
Title: A Corner of the Universe
ReplyDeleteBy: Ann M. Cabot
Reviewed By: Amber Hand
Do you like wonderful books and a very shocking ending? If you do A Corner of the Universe is definitely the book for you! This is a realistic fiction book and is very good. Hattie Owen is the main character and she is 12 years of age. Hattie has just now found out that she as a 21 year old uncle that has a weird way of living. When the carnival comes to town Hattie meets a very good friend (that happens to be her only friend) and Adam does a death defying thing at the carnival. If that sounds interesting that’s just the beginning…you will have to read it yourself to find out what Adam does and why he lives the way he does.
Title:Rules
ReplyDeleteAuthor:Cythia Lord
Reviewed By:Kenedi Chrisp;<3*
This book is about a girl named Catherine with a brother not to many people would call "normal".Its a realistic fiction.Its about a girl named Catherine with an autistic brother and a friend who can't walk nor talk.Catherine feels she does't get enough attention because her brother David gets it all because he is autistic and they wanna keep him very happy.The girl beside her moves in and starts liking a guy who bullies Catherine&her bother! She meets her and tries to keep David away so he want mess up anything!She eventually ends up just taking life as it is and not worrying about what others think.In my opinion if you dont like a heartfelt book then don't read this! This book is great but there will be alot of problems throught the book.
Title: Catching Fire
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Suzanne Collins
Reviewed By: Alyssa Bourbonais
Have you ever read a book that you just couldn’t wait to turn to the next page? Then Catching Fire is the book for you! Catching Fire is realistic fiction and the book after the Hunger Games. Katniss is back from the arena, but she is in trouble for what she did with the berries. She is threatened by President Snow for her whole family, including Gale to suffer from her actions. Katniss made it out of the arena the first time, but what about this time? In Catching Fire it’s the 75th Hunger Game and there is a twist to who can be a tribute. Peeta and Katniss go from district to district on the victory tour and when they do Katniss gets herself in more trouble. She has started an uprising and when she gets back from the arena her district had been bombed. I loved Catching Fire because I also loved The Hunger Games, but I also like how in the book there was always something going on. I think you should defiantly read Catching Fire.
Title: Catching Fire
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Susan Collins
Reviewed by: Emily Dillow
This is one of those books that once you start reading, you can’t stop. Catching Fire is a realistic fiction book that takes place sometime in the future. This is the second book in the Hunger Games series. Katniss and Peeta remain “the star crossed lovers” from District 12 that they were known as in the first book. They plan on getting married, since they have to convince President Snow that they a re madly in love. Katniss and Peeta are called back into the arena for the 75th annual Hunger Games… and this year there will only be one victor. During the games, Haymitch and a few others break them out of the arena. What they find out about what is happening in District 12 will change life as they know it. It’s a rebellion and no one knows what this defiance will bring from the capitol, but they that it can’t be anything good.
Title: Flush
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Carl Hiaasen
Reviewed by: Jada Dove
Have you ever read a book when the boy thinks his dad is a good influence in the boy’s life? Well this book is about a boy named Noah and his father is in jail for sinking a ship. So Noah, Abbey (his sister), and his mom try to help there dad get out of jail. But Noah doesn’t know if he should help his dad. But Noah is scared because he doesn’t know if he is going to go to jail or not it all depends on Noah’s Actions.
Title: Mr. Was
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Pete Hautman
Reviewed by: Cassidy Bennett
Have you ever connected to a book that you couldn’t put down? I read Mr. Was, well, it wasn’t such a good book, but I still couldn’t put it down. At the first part, Jack’s grandfather was in the hospital. Jack went up there and saw him and the lasts words were, “hi jack”. Later that day, Jack’s father went to there house and was yelling and screaming at Jack’s mother. They started to get into a fight, like fist fight, and Jack’s got tired of it and went down stairs with a baseball bat and hit his father. Jack was glad he did because when he got down there he was laying on top of his mother and had a knife in his hand getting ready to stab her. In the few years, Jack went to the army, and he almost died when he first got there. Then later in the year he died.
Title: The Indian in the cupboard
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lynne Reid banks
Reviewed by: gage mason
Do you like fantasy? Do you like hearing about three inch tall people made of plastic coming to life? If so then the Indian in the cupboard is the book for you! I would not recommend this book to people who do not like war, fighting, giant rats, or sudden tragedies. But when the cowboy comes to life that’s probably the worst for a while. If you were an Indian who went to war with cowboys, he has a gun and you have a bow, would you feel lucky? That is pretty much It without giving something away so read away!
Title: Summer of my German soldier
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Bette Greene
Reviewed By: Emma Campbell
Summer of my German Soldier would be a book for people that like love stories and love reading about WWII. This book is more Historical Fiction. Patty meets a boy named Anton. Anton is a German Soldier at the German prison camp. Anton escapes from prison, and then Anton starts living above Patty’s garage. Anton leaves Patty to go to New York and hide. Then Patty ends up some where she doesn’t want to be. I liked the book because it was a love story in a way but it does not end up like regular love Stories. When Anton leaves Patty he hands her a ring and gave her one more gift she never saw coming.
Title: The city of ember
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Jeanne DuPrau
Reviewed By: Taylor DeHart
Have you ever read a book this good that the book is all you think about?
The city of ember is that kind of book. The genre of the book is Fantasy.
They go to work and the lights shut off. They get messages from the mayor. They try to figure out the puzzle but they cant figure out what it is. Doon and lina work to together all the time. They finally figure out the messages\ puzzle from the mayor. And when they find out something bad happens.
Title: Someone to love me
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Anna Schrap
Reviewer: Dnapper
Have you ever connected with a book? I have it was called someone to love me. It is a girl that learns who her real friends are. Her mom had found what her ex boyfriend did. I think anyone that has a mom and their mom doesn’t believe what they did. Then it will help you get over it.
Title: Princess in Waiting
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Meg Cabot
Reviewed By: Loretta Southard
Do you like a book that has hooks or cliffs? Well then this is the book for you. This fantasy book but this book would be interesting for guys to even though it sounds like a girl story. Like she is sent to this town in euope. Also is sent from New York City. Also this may sound girly but she misses her boyfriend .another thing is is that she it trapped in her mind by her grandmother. One more thing is that she goes home and her grandmother wants her to break up with her boyfriend .also for that they have a major fight .and because I am a girl I liked the book because of the romance problem. You should reads this book because, it will make you miss something of yours .also you can read and read for the facts and conflicts
Title: The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tate
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Jacqueline Kelly
Reviewed by: Faith Baker
The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tate : Is the kind of book you simply would love. If your wondering about what genre this book is Realistic fiction set in the past. First main part is when Callie introduces herself as our one of the main characters as well as the narrator .Callie also turns out to be the kind of nature girl who just would much rather be outside then be inside . Secondly Callie’s oldest brother Harry finds love. Callie approaches grandpa for the first time. Thirdly Callie bonds with grandpa and make a one-of-a-kind discovery. I liked the book because the main character is 12 like me and I can relate to her situations of hardships and etc. Find out what happens to Callie in The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tate …Enjoy!
Title: Long Shot for Paul
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Matt Christopher
Reviewed By: Tyrieq Williams
Do you know what it was like to be a slow learner, trying to play basketball? Read Long Shot for Paul. This book is realistic fiction. A character named Paul is a slow learner. He brother Glenn is teaching him how to play basketball. During the story Paul was playing a game. During that game he made his first field goal as a basketball player. At the beginning, Don didn’t like Paul for the whole story. At the last game, Paul got a handshake from Don. The reason I liked the book is because it teaches u a lesson. Even if have a disability, and u want to play a sport, don’t give up put everything you got into it.
Title: Bud Not Buddy
ReplyDeleteAuthor Christopher Paul curit
Reviewed by: Michelle Rojas
Have you ever read a book that you couldn’t stop reading it? Bud Not Buddy is a book that you won’t want to stop reading! The book is about a boy that wants to reunite with his father once his mother dies. Bud not buddy is a realistic fiction. This are the three main things that happen in my book bud gets locked in a shed by Mrs. Amos bud escapes by breaking a window. Bud try’s to walk to the other side of town bud went to met Mr. Herman. Mr. Herman thinks bud is a thief. Bud figures out Mr. Herman is his grandfather the best part of the book is when bud goes walking to the other side of the city to find Mr. Herman and ends up getting a ride with a stranger. Will Bud end up staying at Mr. Herman’s house or will he go back to the foster home?
Title: Old Yeller
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Fred Gipson
Reviewed By: Emma Harrison
Have you ever lost a very close to you? Well that is what old yeller is about. This book is about a boy’s father who left for town. He found out that his dad was going to be a little longer. While his dad was gone he got a dog and he named it old yeller. One day they were out getting food and and old yeller was attacked and got rabies. they ended up having to kill him. I liked this book because it had mixed emotions throughout the book. This book is very sad and exciting at the same time.
The Wreckers
ReplyDeleteBy Iaine Lawrence
A Review By Carson Long
Have you ever read a deep, interesting book with a plot that makes you think? If so, you would enjoy The Wreckers! This book by Iaine Lawrence is historical fiction and action\adventure. It has a lot to offer entertainment-wise.
To summarize the plot, primary protagonist John Spencer is deliberately shipwrecked on a jagged series of rocks along a coastline known as the Tombstones. The men who wrecked him and his father’s ship execute the sailors that crawled ashore from the wreck. After being pursued down the coast and into a village where the wreckers catch him, John is taken in by a wealthy man and his niece who live in the nearby village farther down the coast from the bay the wreck occurred in. Throughout the book John tries to rescue his captive father from a makeshift “prison” selected by a wrecker. As John becomes ensnared in a plot to secure smuggled gold his father had, he realizes he is quickly running out of time to find his father before the wreckers don’t need him anymore to find the gold.
My opinion of the book is a positive one; it has a lot to offer like John’s harrowing escapes and adventures throughout the coast of Cornwall and the plot to find the gold. It is historical fiction because the violent sense of wrecking as portrayed in this book still goes on today in less-developed parts of Africa among other parts of the world.
To conclude, The Wreckers is an engrossing and historically accurate series of flawlessly combined events to wrap the reader into the plot as much as the characters themselves.
Title: The Game Plan
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Thomas J. Dygard
Reviewed by: Jonte Johnson
The book Game Plan is about never giving up, taking a hit, and never backing down and that’s why I chose that book. This book is fiction because there’s some stuff in the book that’s not real. Near the beginning of the book, beano became coach for the Barton high Tigers. He got strait A’s, and got a nice college. At first they didn’t want him on his team until they got to know him. Near the middle of the story Marty tucker quit the team and tried to play basketball but he sucked, when he quit the team Todd Bowman became QB.
After a while, Beano kept begging him to come back, and he did, and at the end they won. I like the book because I like playing football. TRY your hardest and give it your 110% because there will always be someone to take your spot.