Acceleration by Graham McNamee Adventure Realistic Fiction Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I like this book because it is one that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s about a teenage boy named Duncan who thinks his life is boring until he finds a serial killer’s diary and decides to stop him before he kills someone else. Review # 2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The book … Read more
Taggerung Redwall series #14 by Brian Jacques Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This was one of Brian Jacques’ best creations. This tale tells about a young otter separated from his family because of a seer’s omen. In this book you will hear about dancing hares, fighting otters, a nasty stoat, and hordes of filthy vermin. This book is full of adventure, fun, and lots of riddles, not to mention tons of hot root … Read more
Godless by Pete Hautman Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) At first this was a really good book. It sounded interesting. And it was at first, but failed me at the end. The idea of creating a new religion was a good plot, but the author didn’t do much with it.
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
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
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.
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.
Head Games by Mariah Fredericks Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) I found this book kind of interesting. It is about a girl namd Judith who plays games online and finds out that another kid in her building plays the game, too. They decide to make up their own game, but Judith’s mom ruins it for them. Judith also makes new friends and overcomes the trauma of being attacked in reality.