Schooled by Gordon Korman Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Schooled” by Gordon Korman follows Capricorn Anderson, a 13-year-old boy raised on a secluded hippie farm by his grandmother, Rain. When Rain is injured and hospitalized after a tree-climbing accident, Cap is forced to leave their isolated community and attend a public middle school for the first time. He is placed in a foster home with the Donnelly family, where he struggles … Read more
Keys to the Demon Prison Fablehaven, bk#5 by Brandon Mull Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about how Fablehaven and the things that live there are in danger because a demon named Graulas is going to open a demon prison. Kendra and her friends and family are trapped but her brother Seth has to save their world and get them out to stop the demons. Will … Read more
A Wrinkle in Time Time Quintet, bk #1 by Madeline L’Engle Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they journey through time and space. The trio is guided by three mysterious celestial beings: Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who. Their mission is to rescue Meg’s father, who has been … Read more
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “Amal Unbound” by Aisha Saeed follows Amal, a young Pakistani girl who dreams of becoming a teacher. Her life takes a turn when she accidentally offends a powerful local landlord, Khan Sahib. As punishment, she is forced to be a servant at his estate. There, she encounters a world of oppression and injustice. Despite the challenges, Amal remains … Read more
Flashback Keeper of the Lost Cities, bk #7 by Shannon Messenger Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a girl named Sophie and her friends trying to stop this bad group called the Neverseen. The Neverseen gets to them first and harms Sohpie and her friend Fitz with an echo. When they get better they have to try and find the Neverseen and stop them from … Read more
The Missing Sword Chronicles of Never After, bk #4 by Melissa de la Cruz Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The Orge Queen gives Filomena’s mom a magic potion that makes her sick. To save her, Filomena and her friends Jack, Gretel, Alister, and Rosie need to find the sword of Excalibur which is in a lost city. They have to go through different tests and figure out that they … Read more
Scary Stories for Young Foxes bk #1 by Christian McKay Heidicker Adventure Fantasy Horror Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I like this book because there are foxes that hear a story and halfway through the stories connect and it’s just so cool. And eaach of the narrations are so unique and cool! And after each chapter there was a tiny story about the foxes reaction to the story they … Read more
The Hybrid Prince Wings of Fire #16 by Tui T. Sutherland Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I love this book series. There are great, lovable characters and great plotlines. I also liked the romance in this one. Summary: Umber is running away with his sister after her attempted murder scheme. He finds arrows and warning signs so he follows what they say. Until they find themselves in danger! Then Mulberry … Read more
Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson Adventure Fantasy Graphic Novel Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book I read was “Hilda and the Midnight Giant.” I love this book because it is very interesting. Hilda’s mom is normal but turns into a great and curious mom. Also, Hilda’s pet, Twig, is a deerfox!?! And the show on Netflix is my favorite show. In conclusion, I love this book … Read more
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Jin is a lion. He is also one of the Gongshi, stone spirits. His father, the Lion, is the guardian of the Sacred Sphere. Jin is not quite excited about his heritage. His father is stern; so stern, in fact, it seems that having fun is never a good thing. One should always been … Read more