Gregor and the Marks of Secret The Underland Chronicles series #4 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is the 4th in the ‘Underland Chronicles’ series. It continues the story of Gregor and Boots. I loved it because of the great descriptions and the fast-paced plot. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s bond Ares and his mother are recovering from the … Read more
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Adventure Dystopian Science Fiction * * * * * Stars Katniss lives in district 12 (the coal mining district) of Panem – a nation built on the ruins of North America. Every year, 2 teens (ages 12 – 18) are chosen by lottery from each district to compete in the Hunger Games – a specially staged battle to the death where only one winner emerges. When Katniss’ younger sister … Read more
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey Mysterious Benedict Society #1 by Trenton Lee Stewart Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book is about 4 children Reynie, Constance, Kak, and Sticky. In the adventure the 4 must overcome many obstacles to save the future of their society, and the 2 that made the organization possible, Mr. Benedict and Agent #2. The main characters are Reynie, Constance, Kate, Sticky, Milliagan, … Read more
The End: Book the Thirteenth A Series of Unfortunate Events #13 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the final book in “The Series of Unfortunate Events,” In this book Klaus, Violet, Sunny, Count Olaf, and Kit Snicket end up on an island. Many secrets are revealed in this book. And two people die. I personally think it was a really good, and recommend to others. But … Read more
Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers and has almost all the same characters, including Peter, Molly, Tinkerbell, and Molly’s father. There is a new character in this book called Lord Ombra. Nobody knows what he really is, but he sucks up people’s shadows and can then control them. He is … Read more
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Peter, an orphan boy, is on a ship to become a slave when he befriends Molly, another passenger with a rich father. Molly also belongs to a secret organization called The Starcatchers, who track down and return the starstuff. The starstuff is a magical substance that can turn animals into half-humans (mermaids, centaurs), and … Read more
Life of Pi by Yann Martel Adventure * * Stars (Just ok) This is a very slow book. About half the book the main character (Pi) is telling about his life. There are only a few exciting parts. It was also hard to follow along. That’s why I disliked that book. The main character’s full name is Piscine Molitor Patel. He got a majors degree in religion and zoology. He’s also a skilled swimmer. His … Read more
Overboard by Elizabeth Fama Adventure Survival Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a 14 year old named Emily, and how she ran away from home and got on a boat. The boat sank and she was swimming in an ocean for almost a whole day with another survivor. Emily hated living in Indonesia. She lived there because her parents are doctors there. She ran away cause she … Read more