Brian’s Winter sequel to Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “Brian’s Winter” is a great book. I love how he has to survive a winter int he wild. He learns to make a lot of weapons in the book. It is cool how he killed a moose that lasted him through the winter. My favorite part is when he finds the family in the woods. I like … Read more
The Baby-Sitter’s Club series (graphic novels) by Ann Martin illustrated by Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) It was very entertaining, but they changed the illustrator. It was a big change to get used to. That was the only thing I didn’t like. I love how easy it is to read. Review #2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book was captivating. The pictures were very … Read more
Abby in Wonderland Whatever After #11 by Sarah Mylnowski Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) When Abby is going to have fun with her friends at Penny’s house on a windy day, she accidentally drops her Crazy 8 card. It starts flying into the golf course where there is a giant hole. Frankie (Abby’s friend) falls into it! Then Penny and Robin and Abby! But they’re seeing floating objects as they … Read more
Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) When an orphan named Mandy comes upon this secret cottage she decides to tidy it up and make it her own, without telling anyone. She cleans the cottage, plants flowers, and even adds food. But when Mandy falls ill in the cottage close to Christmas and is not able to get enough strength to walk to the orphanage, everyone … Read more
Parvana’s Journey by Deborah Ellis Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In this sequel to “The Breadwinner,” the story starts off with Parvana burying her father, who had died of his sickness. Once her father was buried, she starts to move and to try and find her family along with her few belongings. As she is on her journey, she finds a bombed town. She goes to look for … Read more
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Fantasy Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is a really compelling and complex book. It is now in fact one of my favorite books. It really gives you a lot to think about, and the monster’s stories can be a bit hard to understand, so you really have to think about the hidden meanings. I strongly suggest to people looking for a read … Read more
The X-Files: Origins by Kami Garcia Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was about a teenage boy who is trying to deal with the loss of his sister after she was kidnapped. Later, he finds out that another girl was kidnapped and he tries to save her and tries to find out more info about his own sister. I really love this book. The climax was spread throughout … Read more
Nevermore Maximum Ride #8 by James Patterson Fantasy Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars Max and her flock are at the end of the world. Max loves Fang and Dylan but she doesn’t trust Dylan even if he’s perfect for her. I really liked it because even if Max is a mutant with wings, she is a teen and you can have the same thoughts. She makes choices that … Read more
The Activist Theodore Boone #4 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Theo’s town is planning to build a bypass for trucks and destroying homes, buildings, and public spaces to do it. Theo is against it and has to help people realize that the bypass is a bad idea. I liked this book because it was exciting and a really good book.
Gabe Johnson Takes Over by Geoff Herbach Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Gabe Johnson is a high schooler that loves Code Red soda and drinks 3-4 a day. He then gets made fun of because of his added weight. After learning his contributions to the soda machine go to the cheerleaders, him and his “geek nerds” come together to petition the school and raise money for band camp. In the … Read more