Morgan |
| Bad Prince Charlie by John Moore |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
When Charlie's father suddenly dies, his 2 uncles make Charlie king. Charlie didn't want to be king until his uncles told him he'd be able to marry Lady Catherine. His uncles plan to sell out the country of Damask to Noile, but things don't go quite as planned.
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| Emily |
| Cross my Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
If you thought I'D TELL YOU I LOVE YOU BUT THEN I'D HAVE TO KILL YOU was amazing, you'll be astounded by how much better its sequel is. There are harder assignments, cooler characters, and more action-packed, suspense-filled scenarios. Also there's a new hottie, not that Josh is gone..., but seriously awesome! Check it out!
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| Em |
| Idol Girls by Hayley DiMarco |
| Rating: 1 Stars |
This is a really annoying book. It talks about how you cannot be passionate about things because then you are replacing God. I only read it because I won it.
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| Kaylee |
| Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Benjamin S. Carson and Cecil Murphey |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a truly amazing story. it is inspiring to know that through all of Ben Carson's hardships, he made his dreams come true. It is the most inspiring book I have ever read.
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| Rachel |
| Mexico by Melody Carlson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I felt like I was taking a vacation and enjoying a great book at the same time.
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| Jessica |
| Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by Jack Canfield, et al. |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I'd recommend ALL of the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul books. When your reading the stories submitted by other teens you just can't help but say, "Wow, you know, I've been through that. I didn't think anyone else would know how it feels." You can really relate with the stories, and even when you can't, they touch you in a way that's unexplainable. You cry, laugh, and even gape at the amazing stories in these books.
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| Rachel |
| Papua New Guinea by Melody Carlson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love her writing and this book showed why. I have a new respect for this little country because of this book.
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| Lenni |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
TWILIGHT never ceases to amaze me. This is the fourth time I've read it, almost forcing me to make a website, Yahoo! Group and myspace community for it. The poignant and descriptive writing puts you in a beautiful, visual world of romance, drama, mystery and amazement. This is not simply a book about vampires.
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| Rachel |
| Summer by Karen Kingsbury |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I fell in love with these characters from the first book(FAME) and love them still. They're like a second family.
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| Jessica |
| Define "Normal" by Julie Anne Peters |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Two words: Amazing book!
I got so into this book that I read it in less than a day. You can really connect with the two main characters. There are some traits of Tone (MC) and some traits of Jazz (MC) that you just fall in love with. I just couldn't get enough of this book and when I finished reading it, I was like, "Dude! No come on! I need more! It's too good to end!"
Even if you have no idea what the characters are going through, and you can't relate, you really feel like you understand by the end of the book.
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| Anna Pierce |
| The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the third book in a series and has become one of my favorites. THE ATTOLIA is written with craft and suspense that wouldn't let me put it down. Turner is a wonderful writer who tells an great story with splendid characters.
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| Anna |
| The Joy Luck Club by Any Tan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
THE JOY LUCK CLUB tells the stories of four Chinese, American-born, girls and their mothers from China. It's about the hopes, dreams and memories of these eight women and is written by a very talented writer.
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| Rachel |
| Ireland by Melody Carlson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I fell in love with the characters, story, and with Ireland. It felt like I was reading a tour guide book and want to go their now.
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| Jake |
| World War Z by Max Brooks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is an "oral" report of the Zombie war. The story is tied together by various interviews of survivors of the war. which is different from the ordinary one person's view of the story. However, instead of the interviews being patched together, they all relate, they cover every aspect of the war, and are group to together a time periods. This book appeals to all types of readers --- it is suspenseful, exiting, and action packed. After and during the war, you see civilization reverting to its old ways. The use of medieval weapons, firing lines, and the value of manual labor all help to envision this aspect of the book. All in all, it was a well-written page turner and I seriously recommend it.
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| Brett |
| The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a great book! It is set in the present- day world, but with mythical creatures. Even if you aren't into Greek gods, you will enjoy this book's great storyline. Also, it is really funny!
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| Emmaline |
| Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Very good. It's an easy read that has dragons, which, personally, I love.
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| Lily |
| Tithe by Holly Black |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
When 16-year-old Kaye moves to her grandma's house, she is moving back to where she has friends, human and faerie. TITHE follows Kaye as she finds out who she is, then plays a role in the fight between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts that may kill her. Amazingly, in between all of this, she manages to fall in love. I give this book four stars because it is a great read and it's very entertaining.
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| Carson |
| Best Friends for Never by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The Clique's sequel, BEST FRIENDS FOR NEVER, is one of those books you can't put down until you’re done. I sat at the kitchen table all day until I was done. I was endlessly intrigued by the feeling of "what's going to happen next." The main character, Massie Block, is the leader of the pack and she hears a rumor that someone is trying to take her spot. She immediately starts fighting for her position back by throwing a boy-girl Halloween party. In order to hold the party Claire and Massie had to convince their parents that they were friends. This story is about how Claire and Massie pretend to bond in front of their mothers. They go shopping together they design the new school uniform, and wear the same skimpy Halloween costumes. But one of my favorite parts of the book is when Claire and Massie like the same guy, but the guy like Claire. It shows how Claire is just as attractive as Massie. This part of the book also keeps me wondering how Massie will react. This series is addicting, as soon as you read the first book you're ready for the second. This is great for readers who love gossip. I hope all the rest of the Series are as good as the first two!
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| Carrie |
| Sealed With a Diss by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This book was good, but not as good as the others in the series. Not much happened, except for them being passed down the room from the eighth graders. There was also the secret boy camera in the room where they had secret discussions about their feelings. Yeah, right! Lots of teen romance difficulties were happening too. For instance, Massie and "Derrington"'s little secret, which was not revealed in the book! Guess we'll have to wait until THE BRATFEST AT TIFFANY'S comes out next year! Claire also found out some things about Cam....While she was going through his backpack in the pizza place, she found some printed out conversations with a girl named Nikki. Woah, what a two-timer! Well, at least that's what Claire thought. But later in the book we find out that Cam is not interested in Nikki, by looking at her Myspace. There was some action, but you will find this appealing if you are into love problems and boyfriends' secrets....
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| dadorkynerd |
| Drums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I think that Jordan Sonnenblick has to be one of the best authors ever. I loved this book. I think that it shows how one man and his brother bond and eventually become impossible to break apart. Cancer is a hard thing to deal with in a family, and the way that Jordan makes it look difficult really inspires me to want to help anyone with cancer, etc. I only wish that I could hear Steven play his drum solo, and know that Jeffrey is going to be better.
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| Iman |
| Nothing But The Truth (and a Few White Lies) by Justina Chen Headley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a book about a Patty Ho, girl who doesn't fit in with her potluck group of her cookie cutter white friends. She meets a guy who she thinks her mom wont blow up at. Then mom storms math camp. Is Patty toast or will her aunt and friends manage to save the day?
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| HannahMay= |
| What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Very mind-opening, thought-provoking book. This is a novel about the afterlife, with a sweet little love story tied into it.
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| Robby R. |
| When I Was Little by Jamie Lee Curtis |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This book was about a four year old comparing herself to when she was younger (2 years ago), and how she is "a big girl" now. it was very cute how the little girl would make up words when she was little like "suppelllhoo" but now she can actually talk since she's 4 whole years old and she can say "complete sentences."
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| Jake |
| World War Z by Max Brooks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book. Instead of the book being about the war in general, it is about the views of many people. Every chapter deals with an aspect of the war, and overlaps throughout the book. I really recommend it.
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| Ian |
| The Wit & Wisdom of Discworld by Stephen Briggs |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Stephen Briggs did an extraordinary job summarizing the essence of Discworld. There is such an austere quality to Terry Pratchett's writing that never seems to get old. Though there are times when his books seem adventurous and are edging towards being serious, Terry Pratchett seems to always snap out of whatever has taken control of him, and adds yet another quote that will make you laugh, whether you are 12 or 80. I simply love this book, which brings together all the qualities that we love in Terry Pratchett's writing.
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| Caroline |
| Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
BAD BOY was about a boy who, as a child, was a rebel. He had trouble finding himself and his future in his teenage years and had to work for his grades. He often skipped school, and in order to go to college, had to work extra hard the last chances he had. In the end , he learns his lessons and he is a successful writer today.
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| Emy |
| Eragon by Christopher Paolini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is awesome. It took time to get into it, but once you do, you can't leave it out of your sight!
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| ely |
| Money Hungry by Sharon G. Flake |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great book; you should read it. It is interesting and you learn different ways of making money.
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| Katie |
| Assassin by Anna Myers |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was pretty good. It's about President Lincoln's assassination. It's sort of freaky, but for the most part it's a very well-written book.
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| Katie |
| Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I LOVED this book! The ending is great! I would recommend it to people who like sports books, or just happy endings. It's great.
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| Carole K. |
| Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A novel meant for those who are able to understand the concept of the old days of England, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is a love novel meant for those who adore the ups and downs of romance. As I read this for the first time, I realized that, indeed, I could be Elizabeth Bennet, and understand why she was prejudiced towards Mr. Darcy's prideful nature. Only once the cloud has settled, and the issues you are trying to discover can truly tell whether the person you might love is right in front of you.
Jane Austen is one of the greatest writers of all time, and I truly believe that you should pick this book up as soon as possible. Even if you are too young to understand the concept of the novel, you could always read it over and over, and never be bored.
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| Caroline |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I know it's already been reviewed, but as this is my seventh time reading this book, I can honestly say that it's beyond amazing and culturally insightful to Nazi Germany. It follows a young girl who discovers a passion for books and reading, and although that sounds corny, it's definitely not. She also has to deal with the death of her brother, separation from her mother, and keeping the secret that there is a Jew hiding in the basement. It's told from the unique point of view of Death and is sprinkled with his comments on the plot, and life in general. Zusak really comes through with his own voice in the writing in a novel style that i hadn't experienced until THE BOOK THIEF. Seriously, go buy it.
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| Anmorita |
| The Diary of Anne Frank by Otto H. Frank |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is packed with everything a book needs. In it, you'll find it relates to you in some way and fills your heart with joy, hurt, and tears. It teaches you to appreciate everything given to you in life. This book may have taken place a long time ago, but can relate to some of what's happened in today's world. Anyone will have a blast from this book.
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| Emory |
| The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore by Joan Lowery Nixon |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I enjoyed reading this book because it is full of action and suspense. When Christina is kidnapped, the kidnappers lock her in a dingy, old basement. At first, Christina doesn't know why they had kidnapped her, but later on, it becomes apparent. When the kidnappers are about to set her free, they make her walk throughout the house touching random things and then make her clean up and look like everything is normal. Police barge into the house and the kidnappers say that Christina had orchestrated her own kidnapping because she was mad at her parents for not giving her money for a class trip. She goes home and her parents believe that too. How far will Christiana go to prove her innocence?
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| Cameron |
| Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was an amazing book. The details of how he was poor and barely had enough to feed his family were heartbreaking. It was also sad that Chairman Mao made up the communist idea of the US being a terrible, dirty country. However, when he came to the US and fought for his beliefs of being free, that gave the book a much happier ending. He started off poor and starved and ended up being one of the most amazing dancers in the nation. That great determination, showed in this book, can give anybody the belief that anyone can be anything that they want to be if they only try and work hard to achieve their goals.
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| Kaitlyn |
| The Man Who Was Poe by Avi |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book didn't jump out at me at first, and the cover looked a little scary. I would recommend this book 100% because the suspense is unbelievable! I couldn't stop reading it, even if my eyes were burning because of how tired I was. I couldn't stop no matter what I did.
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| Kaitlyn |
| The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was really good and I had trouble putting it down. I don't think I've ever read a 345-page book in 2 days until now.
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| Dani |
| Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Great book! It's the first of a trilogy and i am in the middle of the second book now! Filled with action and suspense, it keeps you reading!
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| Khushali |
| The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a wonderful story that takes me to a whole other world. It has everything from unique creatures to amazing adventures. When I pick up this book I cannot put it back down. It keeps me up all night wondering whats going to happen next. This is a great book.
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| Katie |
| If I Have a Wicked Stepmother... by Melissa Kantor |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
At a certain point in the book, I could totally see how it was going to end. However, the ride getting there was fun and quick. I will recommend it to some of my readers who can't get enough romance in their systems.
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| Annie |
| This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is a convincing and realistic Romance with added drama on the side.
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| Peg |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
All 3 books in this series have been page-turners! To be able to keep up the action, suspense, intrigue, drama for three books is exceptional. I would truly recommend them to anyone who loves reading!
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| Charlotte |
| Hero by Perry Moore |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
HERO is a great novel about a gay teenager named Thom who aspires to be a superhero. His dad is against his homosexuality and superheroes in general, so Thom has to work on his own. It's a great book for teenagers.
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| Helen |
| Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I cannot get over how amazing this book is! The writing is superb! It makes you laugh and cry. I would recommend this to anyone.
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| Morgan |
| My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Colier |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Tim's brother, Sam, joins the patriot army even though Tim and his father are loyalists. They don't even know if Sam is alive or dead. A great historical fiction book.
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| Morgan |
| America by E. R. Frank |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a book about a boy named America. All his life, he's felt like nobody wants him, but Dr. B cares more about America than America cares about himself. Dr. B is determined to help America, no matter how long it takes.
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| Elise |
| The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was the best book in the world. I loved it, but the language was very flowery for teenagers. It was long, but had an awesome ending, and was worth the read.
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| Kristen |
| Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is set in China and describes how these poor girls have to bind their feet, as well as how they experience friendship, betrayal, and learn about life experiences.
In 19th-century China, seven-year-old Lily learns about life and the hardships that she has to overcome. She meets Snow Flower, her laotong, or “old same”, from a nearby village. These two girls create an everlasting friendship that brings them close together. They both learn the ancient language nu shu, a poem written on fans or handkerchiefs only by Chinese women. They send secret messages to each other without Chinese men interfering, but they must never know about the secret language. Lily and Snow Flower help each other through the pain that they suffer, including deaths in the family, arranged marriages, and many more life experiences. These two girls experience what many Chinese women do, such as the painful and agonizing foot binding, which will determine your social class, depending on how big or small you feet, are. Lily and Snow Flower go on a journey to womanhood, which will change their lives forever.
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| Kristen Wong |
| All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This is a novel about World War I and how horrifying it is to experience fighting in the war.
Paul Baümer and his fellow classmates have just hear Kemmeriche’s (teacher) motivating speech on conscripting for the war. Kemmerich tells them how glorious, noble, and honorable it is to fight in the war and support Germany. Paul and his classmates are greatly motivated by his speech and go enlist in the German army during World War I. They are so happy and excited to be able to fight in the front, but do not know the horrors that await each and every one of them. Their youth disappears while they kill enemies for survival. They either kill the enemy or get killed by the enemy. Paul and his classmates’ dreams have been taken away from them and shattered this belief when they start fighting in the war. Kemmerch’s stories and speeches did not compare to what these poor teenagers had to face on the front. In the war, Paul and his comrades see enormous amounts of bloodshed and deaths that that do not even compare with Kemmerch’s stories. Their classmates and other soldiers die in pain, suffering until death. Their way of thinking has been completely distorted from being schooled and logical to being animalistic and primitive.
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| Ema |
| A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Pretty good. This is a story about an obsessive stalker. Its writing style isn't my favorite, though, because I like more modern styles of writing.
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| Candy |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of my favorite books. It is the sequel to A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY. I can't wait to read the next book, THE SWEET FAR THING.
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| Candy |
| 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A really good book.
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| Aishah |
| The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book touches so many aspects of our human lives! It actually makes us appreciate our "mortal" lives as we read about the desires of the vampires, the struggles they have to go through because of their immorality. This book may be a bit slow in the beginning, but pretty soon, you are caught up in the crazy battle between good and evil, desire and reality. A great, eye-opening read.
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| Dominique |
| A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY and REBEL ANGELS by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I'm, once again, rereading both of these books (not at once) in the Gemma Doyle series. Since I obviously --- or perhaps hopefully --- love these books, I'm going to, of course, recommend them to you. Now, why on Earth do I enjoy these two books so much? I love the idea of possibilities in a next-to-impossible world, the belief in something higher than what is offered, the truthfulness of reality, the reality of truthfulness, and the never-ending boldness followed by a bit of tediousness. Okay, I know I haven't told you a thing about the book yet, just my opinions of it. So, here's the summary you've been waiting for, probably along with your English teacher:
A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY
Gemma Doyle, a sixteen-year-old girl growing up in the Victorian age, has a sudden twist of fate one day. She and her mother are in India --- their home country --- shopping, when her mother is murdered. Gemma is separated from her mother and therefore has no idea who it was done be, correct? No, that's not correct. While Gemma Doyle wasn't at the scene of the crime, she still saw everything that happened through a vision. She saw her mother kill herself because there was no better alternative. She doesn't know how she brought about this vision, or more correctly stated, how the vision brought upon itself. After this event, she is shipped off to a boarding school in England, the place she's dreamed of going to, by her family. (They think it will teach her how to become ladylike.) When Gemma arrives there, though, she quickly realizes England is not what she thought it would be, and her visions now are becoming more frequent. With her newfound friends, Gemma takes her powers to new levels. What is she to do though about Circe, an enemy out to get her (and her little dog too); the Rakhasha, a group very interested in powers; her family, who do not understand her or wish to; her friends' problems; and how is she to deal with all of this while attending a British boarding school?
I won't say anything about the next book for now, because I wouldn't want to spoil anything for you. The characters are intriguing, as is the plot, the setting, and all else in the book. I strongly encourage and recommend you at least give these books a try.
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| Bethany |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is making me want to never put it down! it makes me wanna read more about vampires and werewolves!
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| Amy |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Amazing ending after slogging through the first weird 100 pages.
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| Brian |
| The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great book and I recommend that everyone read it. It is such a sweet book.
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| Ellie |
| The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I'm currently reading THE BLUE GIRL by Charles de Lint. It's somewhat hard to follow, because the beginning makes it seem like it will be a realistic fiction book, but it is actually very fantastic.
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| Diana |
| Lucky by Cecily von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved it! It's definitely much better than the first four, not that the first four were bad. It's just that this one's better. So hurry up, get this book, and strap on your seatbelt! That might not even hold you down on this adventure.
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| Sonya |
| Notes From the Midnight Driver by Jordan Sonnenblick |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great story of a teen's coming of age. I love the quirky comments of modern-day teens and the brief reference to Harry Potter!
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| Java |
| An Abundance of Katherines by John Green |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really am enjoying this author's writing style!
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| O. Kaorep |
| The Pearl by John Steinbeck |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book takes a little work to get into, and to figure out all the symbolism, but it is totally worth it. There is so much meaning and worth in such a small book.
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| Aly |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
i love this book, this is my tenth time reading it.
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| Ciley |
| Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book had a great little quotes on faeries to start off each chapter. Also, I like Seth, one of the characters, more than any supporting character I can think of --- in any book ever. I loved the mythology of this book and can't wait until Marr comes out with her new book, INK EXCHANGE.
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| Alyssa |
| Kiki Strike by Kristen Miller |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I was so happy I picked this up. In fact, I'm almost sad that it took me so long to read it. This is a great book. I love the witty dialogue, and the plot is full of twists and turns. A great read!
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| Carrie |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the book I've dreamed of.
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| AK |
| Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I gave this 5 stars because this book is so good I could read it 5 times in one week. It has a good plot that keeps you hooked and gives you some romance mixed with adventure and fantasy --- just the combination i love best. It's definitely worth 5 stars, or 10.
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| Cathy |
| The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
this book is awesome and i can't wait to see the movie when it comes out in December.
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| Lindsay |
| The Professor by Charlotte Bronte |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book, written approximately two years before the author wrote JANE EYRE, is superb. It carries the themes that all Jane Eyre lovers have adored --- love, sacrifice, morality, and good old-fashioned romance. My only complaint is the rampant untranslated French throughout the dialogue. For a French student, this dialogue would be good practice, but it would only be a stumbling for a Spanish student like myself.
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| Allison |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Right now, I'm reading JUST LISTEN. I just started it, but so far it's really good. I love all the books I've read by Sarah Dessen, and THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER is my favorite one so far.
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| Audrey |
| Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
GINGER PYE is a cute story about the Pye family who gets a puppy. The kids are super excited to have this puppy and forget to name it. Their mother suggests the name Ginger. Throughout the novel, Ginger Pye goes on little dog adventures that are from his point of view. Then, he gets stolen, and the Pyes can't find him. This is as far as I have read. This book is close to a second-grade reading level, but is interesting anyways.
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| Beth "Readaholic" Glenfield |
| A Great And Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
As I am already a big fan of fantasy books, A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY lives up to its predecessors. Gemma captures you with her travels to the realms, and you discover what's hidden beneath the beauty of it.
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| Erin |
| Riddles of Epsilon by Christine Morton-Shaw |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is an extremely good book, with lots of exciting twists and turns. You will love this book if you like mysteries and thrillers.
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| Katie |
| Reckless: The It Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this series! It is so unpredictable, I just LOVE it! I'm usually really good at predicting the end of books, but with these, I don't even try! They're the best! And, so far, this has been the best one! It's seriously amazing! It's the 3rd one in the series, and the 4th one is on its way (I ordered it from amazon.com). I'm super excited!
xoxo,
Katie
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| Katie |
| Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Oh my gosh! I just finished reading this book and am very pleasantly surprised. At first, I thought it was just ok, but the last chapter really got me! I was sure I had it figured out, but oh no! I seriously recommend it! You'll love it too! :)
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| Cheyenne |
| Extras by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
As the fourth in a supposed-to-be trilogy, this book rocks!
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| Lexzaliz Mercado |
| The Babysitting Wars by Mimi McCoy |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really like this story. My favorite part in this story is when Kaitlyn and Nola were trying to get the babysitting gig and they are the best babysitters in their town.
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| Melanie Ruiz |
| Saving Zoe by Alison Noel |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book has tragedy, comedy, romance, and conflict! It is one of the best books I have ever read! I seriously almost started to cry when Echo's sister Zoe died.It was soo sad, but at the same time it was very funny when she got her first kiss! It was such a great book! I loved it and I think you should read it too because you'll love it!!!
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| Nick Landon |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was the best book I've ever read and I can't even believe the ending!
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| Selena C. |
| Begging for Change by Sharon G. Flake |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Fabuloso, great in every way. Trust me, if you read it, it will become your favorite book.
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| Alice |
| Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is completely amazing. The characters are lovable and realistic and the use of Municipal Darwinism is ingenious.
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| Sara |
| It Had To Be You: A Gossip Girl Prequel by Cecily von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was so much better than the rest of the series, in my opinion. Before Nate became a stoner, before Jenny grew boobs. Ah, what fun!
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| Jose Ortiz |
| The Warriors by Erin Hunter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Awsome book that always kept me excited! I couldnt wait to get to the next part but that only made me want to go to the next. If you're the person who likes suspense and a little fighting, this book is for you. Hope you like it if you read it!!!!
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| Melanie Ruiz |
| The It Girl by Cecily Von Viger |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book has drama, conflict, comedy and a lot of more! It was awesome! I loved it and you"ll probably love it too. You should read it, it is great!
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| Gabrielle |
| Loves Me, Loves Me Not by Claudia Gabel |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
it was a really good book. It sucked me in, and I could not stop reading until i finished it.
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| Morgan |
| Enter Three Witches by Caroline B. Cooney |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is based on Shakespeare's play, Macbeth. It has some added characters and, overall, is a very good book.
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| Em |
| Son of the Mob by Gordon Kormon |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a good book for a fun, fast, easy read. An FBI agent's daughter falls in love with the mob boss's son --- a modern Romeo and Juliet.
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| Selena |
| Hazing Meri Sugerman by M. Apostolina |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was fabulous in so many ways. Even though it's for young adults, it does kind of support that it is for young adults to warn them about what going to happen when they grow up.
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| Casey |
| Atonement by Ian McEwan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The prose was the best I have ever read. Intertwining the fates of three different characters bound by one horrible crime, the narration takes us through wealth, war, guilt, and redemption. The novel was very character driven, and although the setting was usually bigger than the person could control, it was the force of the three incredibly complex protagonists that drove the story forward. A breathtaking love story, a war tale, and a study of betrayal, ATONEMENT was the best book I have read in months.
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| Katie |
| Shug by Jenny Han |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
SHUG was an amazing book! I could have never guessed what was going to happen in the end. I love books that aren't predictable, and this one definitely wasn't. Some people that I know who've read it weren't completely satisfied with the ending, but I couldn't have thought of a better way to end the book.
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| Katie |
| Chasing Yesterday: Awakening by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was pretty cool. It kind of reminds me of the Uglies series, just the way it was written. I really liked it. I ordered the second one off Amazon the other day; I can't wait for it to get here!
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| Brittany |
| Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is, by far, the best book I have read this year. A friend of mine recommended it to me and I thought I would give it a try. I loved it, It really deals with real-life situations and helps young teens understand their life style and overcome the fear that they have of being humiliated of who they are. I recommend this book to anyone!!
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| Ruth |
| Glass by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Glass is the sequel to CRANK. It goes on to how Kristina's baby changes her new life. This book was so good. I have to say that Ellen Hopkins is a very good author. This book teaches a very good lesson to kids who are so lost nowadays because of drugs. It was an amazing story to read about.
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| Katie |
| A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! I think it's the best book I've ever read! It takes place back in the early 1900s and has a little bit of comedy, mystery, and grief. It's just an all-around great book! I would recommend it to anyone!
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| Katie |
| Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great, great GREAT book! It was amazing! There should definitely be a sequel! Every chapter rotates from Byrce to Julie, and oh my! From both people's point of view. Wow! Extremely good!
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| Katie |
| I'd Tell You I Love You... by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Ever wonder what a spy girl does when a normal boy likes her and get this, her hardest mission ever, getting to know him! Ally Carter is great, and after reading I'D TELL YOU I LOVE YOU, BUT THEN I'D HAVE TO KILL YOU, I can't wait to read the sequel. It keeps you at the edge of your seat and super excited to read the next one!
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| Katie |
| Perfect by Natasha Friend |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is about a girl with bulimia and her struggle with her friends and family. It's super good and really sends across an awesome message. It's uplifting and leaves you with a smile on your face.
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| Amber |
| Haunted by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
If you like The Princess Diaries, you will like this book. You think its hard being a girl and liking two boys? Well, it's worse when one is a ghost. This book is hilarious.
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| Morgan |
| Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a great book that takes place in Red Bend, Wisconsin. D. J. tries out for the boys football team and also trains the opposing team's QB during the summer. An easy read.
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| Bethany |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book! I can barely put it down!
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| Taylor |
| Cross my Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was more interesting to me than the first one, I'D TELL YOU I LOVE YOU, BUT THEN I'D HAVE TO KILL YOU. I thought Cammie and her friends were awesome performing at their spy school.
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| Kurt |
| The Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a great adventurous book, published by Disney. It takes place in Disney World. If you like big, complex adventures, then you would like this book!!
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| Tiffany |
| Revenge of the Wannabes by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Would you like a book that's good? I would like a good book, and I really enjoyed this one.
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| Alizaye |
| Begging For Change by Sharon G. Flake |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is fantastic to read. It is about a girl named Raspberry, who's mom got into a fight with a young girl. Rasberrys mom had to go to the hospital, and Raspberry was very upset at the girl who hurt her mother.
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| Miya |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This has to be one of the best books i have ever read. It is easy to connect to. A girl finds love, but her love is a vampire...a vampire who thirsts for mostly her blood. He does everything in his power to love her and hold her even if the scent of her blood drives him crazy. In addition, being with him puts her life in danger because of other vampires. Oh, and did I mention some vampires have special powers? Who wouldn't want to read something so romantic, and yet thrilling as that? Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. I don't even have much time and I ended being able to read each of the three books in two days.
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| Catherine |
| The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book about a boy's past and how you can't escape it and about how friendship helps you grow and become the person you become in the future. It's an awesome book about mistakes and betrayals, and how it's never too late to be good again and find yourself.
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| Sandra |
| The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was much better than I thought it would be. It was filled with humour and kept me hanging on until the very end!
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| Angie |
| The Secret Country by Pamela Dean |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The first novel in a trilogy, Pamela Dean's expertly woven fantasy is way more fun and complicated than you'd first guess. At first, I was turned off by the young ages of the main characters, but there is such depth in this story and so many layers to peel back --- Iove it! I officially read it for the second time, and I'm already ready to make it three! Try it for yourself!
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| Tiffany |
| Revenge of the Wannabes by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I liked this book because it is all about girls and how they argue.
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| Catherine |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Poucult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is an amazing book about two sisters and their struggles through heartbreak and betrayal.
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| Julie |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is really good. I would recommend it to anyone who would want to read it.
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| Natalie |
| MAGYK and FLYTE by Angie Sage |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I thought it was such a great book. I've only read one other book that I thought was better.
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| Chelsea |
| Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I loved this book! I was impressed with her debut novel ELSEWHERE, but even more so by MEMOIRS. The storyline was incredibly original and refreshing, and I enjoyed it from beginning to end.
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| Michelle |
| The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing! It is really funny, and it is a great teen romance filled with many cute characters and a fun plot!
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| Gabriella |
| Sacajawea by Joseph Bruchac |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's a very good book, but it's like a journal.
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| Chelsea |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing! It was my first book from author Jodi Picoult, and I was shocked at how good it was. It was such an emotional read that it made me cry, and the characters are incredibly realistic. It was a completely amazing read!
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| Morgan |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book takes place during World War II in Germany. It is told from Death's point of view, which makes many people assume it isn't a good book, but it is.
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| D.R. Lyons |
| Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I thought STARGIRL was the best, and LOVE, STARGIRL is right up there with it! Written as a long letter from Stargirl to Leo, the one guy who really understood her, it is packed with crazy characters --- some new and some from the other book --- and charming moments that make you LOVE STARGIRL even more!
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| Charise |
| Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book with heavy emotions and angst.
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| Kristina |
| Sunset by Erin Hunter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great book for kids who love stories about wild cats. It's the last book of the Warriors: The New Prophecy series. Before this, there's WarriorsThe Power of Three is the last series. Good luck!
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| Kaylyn |
| Eva by Peter Dickinsom |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really good. I recommend it.
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| Jaila |
| Angels in Pink: Raina 's Story by Lurlene McDaniel |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Raina is the main character in this book. She lives with her mother, the one person she trusts has the biggest secert. This book is a series and this is just the start.
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| Clarissa |
| The Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is an awesome book.
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| Erika |
| Dream Big by Deborah Rosado Shaw |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I think this book is phenomenal. It really changed the way that I think. Also, It showed me how to appreciate what I have now.
It was about how this lady was a foster child, then grew up to be a millionaire. It has a wonderful message to go forward and follow your dream. Remember, dream big!
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| Jessie |
| Shug by Jenny Han |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
What would you do if you suddenly like your best friend? What if he doesn't like you? Thats what this story is about. Shug, a 12-year-old girl, has fallen in love with her best friend Mark, a 12-year-old boy. Shug is also having some other problems. Her mom and dad act as if they want a divorce, Shug is given the task to tutor the person she hates the most, her sister has an awful boyfriend, and Mark likes her sister and not her. Shug is having a hard time but when she finds out that the person she doesn't like has about just as many problems as she does, she soon finds she likes him more.
I would recommend this book to mature readers who like romance. I think this story was okay, but a little boring. Some people don't like stories with much action. this is one of those stories.
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| Rayanne |
| Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great book to read if you like a lot of action. It is also awesome if you like a long story with a lot of strange characters that can connect to the people in your regular everyday life. The mythical creatures in this book are really unpredictable, from there names to their personalities, and strengths and weaknesses. Even if you think that mythical creatures are weird and this book would be stupid, you're wrong because that is what I thought from the beginning, but I soon found out that I was wrong. This book really surprised me and it showed me not to underestimate anything, even a book, because you could be wrong.
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| Kelly <3 |
| American Beauty: An A-List Novel by zoey dean |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of the best A-List books. It has so much drama. You will not want to put it down!
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| EAS |
| Escape From Memory by Margaret Peterson Haddix |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book had a lot of suspense in it. I really liked that Kira kept changing her mind about who was the good guy who was the bad guy. I think that this book could be improved by making the little world on a different planet or in a different world instead of just in California.
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| Christine |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
SPEAK is the best book I have ever read. It shocked me, surprised me,and I didn't put it down not even once. I recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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| Shante |
| Unforgettable by Cecily von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is so good. It has drama, love, and eveything you need to have in a book. I even have my friends reading it. I love Gossip Girl, but The It Girl is even better! I love how Cecily made a spin-off for the character, Jenny Humphrey, to see how her life in boarding school is doing. I think that's so awesome. I like all the characters in the book.
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| Katie S. |
| Scrambled Eggs at Midnight by Brad Barkley and Heather Helper |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Deep, realistic, and quirky characters paired with incredible writing and a hooking plot develop one of my most favorite romantic novels.
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| Sarah the Bookworm |
| Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was honestly the most amazing and thought-provoking book I've ever read. Even though it is for a younger reader, it struck a chord in my heart. The plot is that a boy turns invisible and then befriends a blind girl. When he turns visible again, their relationship is jeopardized. I would enthusiastically recommend this book to absolutely anyone.
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| Meg |
| Atonement by Ian McEwan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a wonderful, beautiful book.
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| Tracy |
| Mississippi Jack by L.A. Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the fifth book in the series and it is just a good as the others.
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| Karen G. |
| First Shot by Walter Sorrells |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This one knocked my socks off! All of Sorrells' teen novels are outstanding.
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| Ciera |
| The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The first 2 chapters in this book are boring, but then it starts to heat up and you won't be able to put it down. I am 2/3rds of the way done and it is an amazing story of a girl named Lyra and how she ventures off the Norht to.........you'll have to read the book ;)
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| Jessica P. |
| Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is about an odd girl named Stargirl, who goes to Mica Area High School. The narrator is a boy named Leo, the director for the school's show called "Hot Seat." His best friend Kevin wants to put Stargirl on "Hot Seat" but Leo doesn't want to. But then, Stargirl becomes the most popular girl in school. She is a cheerleader and she is very wierd. She plays the ukelele, has a pet rat, goes to funerals for people she doesn't know, cheers for the other team when they score a touchdown, sings "Happy Birthday" to people she doesn't know, and makes up really weird cheers. You will have to read the book to see what happens with Stargirl.
I recommend this book to girls who love books about weird people who become very popular, but still keep their weirdness. The age range I would say, is 6-13.
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| Ashley |
| Dial L for Loser by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The Clique wants to be back for another year at OCD. One of them has the chance to snag a role in the movie. Will it be Massie? Or will it be Claire the major LBR?
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| Elaina |
| The Steps by Rachel Cohn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I gave this book a 5 because it was very interesting. It is about this girl, Annabel, who lives in New York City and goes to visit her father and the steps [which are her step sisters and step brother]. Shes not happy about traveling around the world to see them. When she gets there, she doesn't feel like her other half of the family [dad's new side] likes her and doesn't consider her part of their new family and treat her as just a guest. She also misses her home in N.Y.C. She wants to go home early for New Years. But her father might not let her. He wants her to spend the hoilday with them. Annabel is really confused about what to do.
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| Enas |
| The Terrorist by Caroline B. Cooney |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was very nice, but small parts of it I did not enjoy. I did not enjoy the vivid description of Billy wrapping himself around a bomb and then it exploding, sending him flying (in pieces of course), or when they started talking anti-Muslim. Other than that, I loved the plot of this story and I could make many connections to it using metacognition.
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| Marissa |
| Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
STARGIRL is one of the best books I have ever read. It is full of laughter and excitement. I love the part when they are at school for the first day and they think she is from outer space, but they realize she is a wonderful person to be around and becomes popular. Read STARGIRL!
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| Julie |
| Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is about how a boy named Jamal needs to make some important decisions, such as gang or no gang, gun or no gun. This book is awesome. Anyone who loves drama and action should definitely read this.
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| Meagan |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I am absolutely loving this book! I can't put it down and I am definitely in love with Edward Cullen. Anyone who has read the book probably understands. Meyer has the perfect balance of mystery, adventure and romance. I can't wait to finish the book and the rest of the series.
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| Alyssa |
| Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE was a book about a girl named Opal who finds a dog and names it Winn-Dixie. The story takes place in the Winn-Dixie store, a trailer park, and a field. Opal tries to convince her father to let her keep Winn-Dixie. This is a book everyone will love!
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| Lacey |
| Private: Inner Circle by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this series. This one it the newest.
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| Donna |
| The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It has a fast-moving plot that holds your attention, but it has a lot of cursing and sex talk that is not really relevant to the core story.
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| Ruth |
| Crank by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is so powerful.
It's amazing, It teaches so much to young readers. I can't put this book down.
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| Alicia |
| Soccer Chick Rules by Dawn FizGerald |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is an awsome book full of courage, thinking and problem solving. But sometimes, things can turn for the worst just when they start getting good. Anyone will agree with me once they read this book.
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| Kristina |
| Pretty Is by Elizabeth Holmes |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book sent the message about friendship. The main character took revenge on her enemy, but later on found out that revenge isn't the answer to everything.
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| Gabriella |
| Sacajawea by Joseph Bruchac |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a very good way to show how Indians lived back then.
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| Kristina Chang |
| Bras & Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
BRAS & BROOMSTICKS was a fun, adventure-filled book about a teen who has to deal with her little sister having witch powers. This makes the teen girl wonder if she can use her sister to make her life change to the way she wants it to be...
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| Mily |
| The Blood Stone by Bill Myers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
If you are a person of God, this would be a great book for you! It's about a boy named Nathen and a girl named Denise who go on an aventure that shows them that everyone sins, but God forgives us. This book shows that God really cares about you and me and loves us. And along the way, Nathen's brother comes along with them and shows how God can renew your life. There friends help them thruogh there adventure in search of a an explantion to many questions. This is a great book and I hope you read it.
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| Kierra |
| Sandcastles by Luanne Rice |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
My mom read this book and she said it's about family relationships and issues. I was curious about it and decided to read it myself. The book is relaxing but I thought the first half was repetitive. Then it got interesting towards the second half of the novel as events escalated. For the first half, you kept reading over and over this one particular important incident that everyone talked/thought about. Hence, the repetition was dull.
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| Catherine |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Poucult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was one of the best books I've ever read.
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| Londyn |
| Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book and it gives you a lot to think about.
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| Jackie |
| Twilight by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I wasn't able to put it down! I would have read the entire thing at one time, except that I had school. My friends were laughing as I read it walking down the hallway!
It's about 18-year-old Bella who's boyfriend, of course, is a vampire. He's not the normal dies-when-he-goes-into-sunlight or turns-into-a-bat-at-will kind of vampire. But, he's still dangerous.
Then there's the whole choice between either her boyfriend or her best friend, who happens to be in love with her.
And of course, she also has an army of blood-sucking vampires out to kill her....
Anyway, this book is awesome and I can't wait for the fourth in the series.
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| Bee |
| Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is the best! There is a mystery revolving around these girls, and it just shows you that everyone has secrets, even the most perfect girls.
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| Ciera |
| Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the sequel to BLUE BLOODS and let me tell you, these two books are so in my top 5! Highly recommended!
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| Irin |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best of the best!!!
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| Morgan |
| Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Fourth book in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. Really good book!
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| Jess |
| High Hurdles: DJ's Challange by Lauraine Snelling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Things seem to be falling in place and DJ is going to get her own horse. But she may end up losing Major, or will she?
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| Isa |
| The Shoe Queen by Anna Davis |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is about this girl named Genevieve. She is rich and she is a shoe fanatic --- she has all the shoes that you can think of, in all shape and colors. But there is one pair of shoes that she wants that no money can buy, and she would do anything to get them.
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| Mackenzie |
| Poppy by Avi |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
POPPY is a thrilling adventure about a tiny deer mouse with big hopes, dreams and adventures. When Poppy's fiance, Ragweed is killed and eaten by the terrible owl Mr. Oxax, Poppy belives her life is over. When her family is forced to move to a new home and Mr. Oxax says no, Poppy knows he is hiding something. Poppy sets off in search of this secret. While on her way, she meets a stubborn porcupine named Ereth, who accompinies her on her way to the 'New House'. Ereth protects her from Mr. Oxax, who is stalking her in the forest and waiting for the right moment to strike. Will Poppy ever make it out of the forest, to the new house and back ? Or will she be owl food?
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| Kayla Ann |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book I have ever read! Don't read it unless you're ready to fall in love with a fictional character! ECLIPSE is the third book in the Twilight series.
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| Jill |
| In And Down by Brett Alexander Savory |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
IN AND DOWN is an eerie and intensely deep tale of a strange brotherhood, both searching for the same person --- their mother. Both boys long to know why she left, or if she even existed in the first place. The twists and turns are absolutely brilliant! People who would appreciate this novel the most are deep thinkers, it's not a simple story line.
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| Emory |
| Turnabout by Margaret Peterson Haddix |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great science fiction novel!
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| Emma |
| The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is like the best book ever. Guys and girls will love it. It is the first book in a series, followed by THE SEA OF MONSTERS and THE TITAN'S CURSE, both of which are extremely good. But, this is one of the series where you have to read the books in order or else the story won't make any sense at all to you.
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| Katie |
| Be More Chill by Ned Vizzinni |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It was a really good book. A little graphic sometimes, but good.
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| DonJuan1294 |
| Kiki Strike: Inside Shadow City by Kirsten Miller |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
For the first book in the series, this is just awesome! Part suspense/mystery/fantasy/drama novel. Basically the whole package. I found this while skimming my local library's shelves. I'm glad I took it, too. This is a true teen novel!
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| Conner |
| Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I liked this book becasue it is very funny. First the school reopens after being shut down for 243 days for repairs after cows invaded the building. Then after that, every chapter is something different.
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| Conner |
| The Watsons Go To Birmingham: 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I like this book because it is about a bully who is going to live down in Birmingham, Alabama during the time of the church bombings. He is nervous about moving down there because of prejudice
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| Lala |
| What Happened To Cass McBride? by Gail Giles |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Very suspensful! It switches between the girl and the villain and the police. Very good!
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| Carrie |
| Sealed With a Diss by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In this book, Claire Lyons, the dork gone cool, has won the leading part in the movie, Dial L for Loser. Massie, the leader of the Pretty Commitee, and Alicia, another member, fly up with Alicia to do a series or special shorts for Dylan's mother's hit daytime talkshow. There is drama when Massie and Alicia think Claire is dumping them to hang out with movie stars. Claire finds a new romance in Hollywood who happens to be the hottest celebrity on the market, Cam, the boyfriend she left at home, gets jealous. And that's where the book ends --- at a point when all you want to do is scream out for the love of Claire Lyons and Cam Fisher.
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| Jennifer |
| Jinx by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
A super-fast read that is a departure from Meg Cabot's usual style. It is reminisent of the movie The Craft, except the main character is never questionable. If you like "witchy" books, you will like this.
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| Emily |
| Just Juice by Karen Hesse |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This story is about a girl who is supposed to be in the fourth grade, but is in the third because she kept skipping school. One day, her father gets a letter saying that he has to pay his bills or he'll lose everything. He nor Juice can read, so they get the letter one month before thy're due.... Her mother is pregnant and they don't have a lot. They have to come up with a lot of money and the day the money is due, Juice has to help her mother deliver the baby.
I enjoyed this book a lot because it tells a true story of a poor family. I would recommend it to all people.
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| Becky |
| Soul Surfer by Beathany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, and Rick Bundschuh |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is awsome!
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| Ben |
| Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnnenblick |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book!! I know you're all thinking, "Wow, you loved this book, so what?" Well this book is the what. It is for boys an girls. I'm not going to give you the whole story, but its about a guy who likes to play the drums and something traumatic happens to his family that changes his life. its funny and i think you will enjoy it!
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| Lily |
| Invitation Only by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is the 2nd book in the Private novel series. Reed got into Billings House and another girl got kicked out. Her new roomate will do anything to get Reed out of Billings House. And so it begins. This book is full of twists and turns and then something completely out of the blue happens. So sit back and enjoy the read!
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| Haishat |
| Forged by Fire by Sharon M. Draper |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I thought this book was really touching and people who have gone through child abuse and other horrible things can relate to it.
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| Jarhyd |
| Alien Scream by Chris Archer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
On Jack’s 13th birthday, he discovers he has powers to hear, talk and read the all languages. He can read alien, fax and insects. I liked the book because it has a mystery to it and it rocks.
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| Jessica P. |
| The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
| This book is about a girl named Maleeka Madison. She goes to McClenton Middle School. A new teacher, Ms. Saunders, has a big "stain" on her face. Everybody makes fun of her for that. They also make fun of Maleeka because they claim she's "too black." Actually, a kid named John-John made up a song about her, "Maleeka, Maleeka, we sure want to keep her, but she's so black, we just can't see her." Maleeka learns a lesson from Ms. Saunders, she learns that it's ok if everyone makes fun of you; all that matters is that you care about the skin you are in. This book has a lot |
