Summer Promise Christy Miller series #1 by Robin Jones Gunn Realistic Fiction Romance Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In this book a girl named Christy Miller is sent to her aunt’s house during vacation and gets a makeover by her aunt. She then meets a surfer named Todd and falls madly in love with him. She and Todd go many places together but Todd does not show any signs of liking … Read more
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter series #2 by J.K. Rowling Adventure Fantasy Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 2nd book in the “Harry Potter” series. In the book, Harry and his friends face unthinkable dangers, all while trying to uncover a secret chamber in Hogwarts. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the second Harry Potter book. It is … Read more
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter series #1 by J.K. Rowling Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 1st book in the “Harry Potter” series and it is phenomenal! This starts the tale of Harry Potter. I think that anyone who reads this book will love it because of all the suspense and the great storyline. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Everyone … Read more
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was one of the best I’ve read in awhile. It’s about a man, Okonwo, living in tribal Africa. It may sound boring, but the book was very relatable. It just goes through how his need for power and control make him weak and basically a bad person. It also has some very interesting turns … Read more
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I think that anybody would enjoy this book. It’s about a boy who gets sent to a mental hospital. I mainly liked it because it was funny while still having some good lessons in it. I also thought it was easy to relate to, because everyone has those situations where it’s not positive, but the … Read more
Merry Meet Circle of Three series #2 by Isobel Bird Mystery Supernatural Thriller * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book Merry Meet is about Kate, Cooper, and Annie’s dedication to Wicca. They start taking courses at the Crones Circle (local Pagan store). Kate meets another guy at one of the meetings (ritual first, they introduce themselves more at the meeting) and likes him much better than Scott. They do a dedication ceremony at … Read more
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Harry Potter series #7 by J.K. Rowling Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the last book in the “Harry Potter” series and probably the most exciting, too! In the book Harry, Ron, and Hermione go on a journey to find the horcruxes and defeat Voldemort. If you haven’t yet, you must read it! Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The … Read more
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was a really great book. It was awesome because it was so realistic. It is about a boy who is living in a bad neighborhood with his brothers and his “gang.” He has a hard life, but he has his brother, Sodapop, to help him through. When he meets a girl at the drive-in it will lead … Read more
It’s Not Easy Being Mean The Clique series #7 by Lisi Harrison Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book was the 7th book in ‘The Clique’ series. Massie, Alicia, Dylan, Kristen, and Claire are trying to find the hidden key to unlock the secret room in Octavian Day County School. But they are not the only ones trying to find the key. Some other ‘annoying’ girls from OCD are trying … Read more
Lord Loss Demonata series #1 by Darren Shan Horror Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) The plot is about a boy who encounters his family’s gruesome death, and his need to figure out why this and many other things that happen – including his just-gained magical powers. The main character is Grubbs Grady. The evil villain is named Lord Loss. I really enjoyed this book and many other teens that like dark and demonic … Read more