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
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This was by far one of the best books I have ever read. It keeps your attention throughout the whole book. It has a lot of religion in it, but you should still read it – even though it may go against your religious views.
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
Darkly Dreaming Dexter Dexter series #1 by Jeffry P. Lindsay Horror Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book kind of freaked me out because it is written from the point of view of a serial killer. It is like watching an episode of “Criminal Minds” or “CSI” or “Law and Order” over and over.
The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon Nonfiction Biography Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book was written about a boy’s suicide attempt when he lit himself on fire. He writes about his stay in the hospital and extensive surgeries and operations. I thought it was kind of gross, but also inspiring to experience his process of regaining self-respect.
The Tail of Emily Windsnap Emily Windsnap series #1 by Liz Kessler Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is a great book. Everybody has a secret, right? Well, Emily’s is a little different. She didn’t even know it until her first day of swimming class in 7th grade. She has never been allowed to go in water before (she showers, but not in a pool or ocean), which … Read more
Sickened: The Memoir of a Munchausen By Proxy Childhood by Julie Gregory Autobiography Biography Nonfiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book scares me because it is about a girl whose mother always thinks she’s sick and takes her to doctors all the time. She is on all sorts of medication and spends most of her childhood in hospitals. the worst part is that it is a true story.
All American Girl by Meg Cabot Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a pretty girly book, but I like it because Meg Cabot has a light, funny writing style. It is abouta teenage girl who saves the President by accident and takes art classes with his son. She learns how to deal with the publicity and quickly falls for the First son.
High Heat by Carl Deuker Realistic Fiction Sports Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I wasn’t sure how much I would like this book at first since it is mainly about baseball, but it is a pretty good read. The story is about a boy named Shane whose father gets arrested, and Shane’s social life and monetary influence falls apart.
Shattering Glass by Gail Giles Realistic Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I think this book is a very good novel for students in middle school and high school to read because it shows just how silly and destructive peer pressure is.