Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.22, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Maylie N.
Who would like this book? I think that all ages 7 and up will love this book! Girls and boys alike will enjoy the action-packed, original, suspenseful, and magical theme of the story. The plot is easy to follow and will keep the reader zooming across the page! There is never a dull moment. A small warning: Adults with limited imagination and a dislike of other realities might not find this book as appealing.
The goods on this book: Harry Potter, a young boy, doesn’t have a great life. He lives in a cupboard under the stairs in his house, and is treated poorly by his adoptive parents and younger brother, who have a strong distaste for him and his parents. He thinks his life will never change until he gets an invitation to Hogwarts, a wizarding school, where he will discover magic, broomstick riding, a strange sport called Quidditch, new friends, and fame that he never knew he had. But not everything is perfect at his new school. Harry, with friends by his side, will unfold forbidden secrets, trolls, danger, mysteries, and evil people. Join Harry through this exciting start to the popular series, where you will marvel at the amazing writing and wish for yourself that you could get an envelope marked with an “H” inviting you to Hogwarts.
The details: 312 pages; 1997 Review by Maylie N.
Drama by Reina Telegmeir
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.08, 2015, under Graphic Novels, Real life, Student Reviews
Review by Maylie N.
Who would like this book? I believe that 5th-8th graders that want an easy read would like this book. They will love the endless drama, some of which they can relate with.
The goods on this book: Cassie is a stagehand with boyfriend trouble, but she’s too busy worrying about the upcoming play. Cassie will meet two new friends, whom have qualities she may not understand. This is a atory of love, understanding, amd acceptance. It’s the perfect DFZ theme!
The details: 233 pages; 2012
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.04, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Maylie N.
Who would like this book? Children 8 and up will love this book, which is filled with mysteries, plot twists, and magic. Anyone ready for an adventure (who probably enjoyed the first book) will snatch this book right up and never put it down.
The goods on this book: Harry is estatic that the time to go back to Hogwarts is closing in. Just when he is most ready to leave the Dursleys, his rude adoptive parents and cousin that treat him poorly, a strange elf appears and demands Harry to stay away from Hogwarts, because bad things were going to happen. Harry ignores the warning, and returns to a Hogwarts in chaos. A mysterious entity is whispering to Harry through the walls, but no-one else can hear it. An unknown figure is turning Hogwarts students to stone, and questions upon questions pile up at every corner. Prepare to be zooming across the pages along with Harry, who will encounter a new professor, a crush, a diary, a language called Parseltongue, a broken arm, and old enemies.
The details: 341 pages; 1999 Review by Maylie N.
Killer’s Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.04, 2015, under Mystery, Student Reviews, Thriller
Review by Kim K.
Who would like this book? People that I think will like this book are people that like a good story and people that like a little plot twist and a lot of blood.
The goods on this book: The set up in this book is a murder book and it follows a girl named Cassia and her friends Dean, Lia, Michal and Sloane. They are a group of kids that can do stuff that other kids can’t do. Cassia can “read” people and Dean can do the same. Lia is a human lie detector and Michael and read people’s emotions. What theses kids are facing is a murder that is a copycat of how Dean’s father used to murder, but now he is in jail. They are trying to find out who would do it and who is the person doing these murders. It was a good book except there’s a long wait for them to figure out the evidence that is right in front of them.
The details: 357 pages; 2014 Review by Kim K.
The Opal Deception (Artemis Fowl 4) by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.02, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? People who enjoy fantasy thrillers would like this book.
The goods on this book: After Artemis’s last adventure with the fairies, he has been mind wiped and gone back to his criminal ways. What he doesn’t know is that there is some one who wants revenge on this boy and that is Opal Koboi, the pixie mastermind, who had her plans ruined by Artemis, Holly, Butler, Foaly, and Comander Root. She is back and has awakened from her coma with a more thought-out plan. Her plan includes getting revenge on all the people that ruined her last plan and to show the human world the fairies and start a war between them. Now Holly has to go and convince Artemis about the fairies existing and get him to help. But how much can he really help her if he has no knowledge of the fairies ever existing?
The details: 342 pages; 2005 Review by Trevor N.
The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl #3) by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.02, 2015, under Adventure, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Anyone who like a good fantasy fairy tale would enjoy this book.
The goods on this book: In this third fantasy thriller, Artemis Fowl, 13-year-old criminal mastermind, is up against his smartest enemy yet, billionaire Jon Spiro, owner of a very high tech business. Artemis Fowl’s father, while recovering from the near death experiences he suffered in the last book, makes a suprising announcement: he wants the family to go straight, no more crime. Fortunately for us the readers, Artemis has other plans. “One last adventure, then the Fowls could be a proper family,” he decides. After all, what could go wrong? Everything, of couse. When Artemis tries to scam Spiro out of a metric ton of gold, things do not go according to plan. The main characters in this book are Butler, Juliet, Artemis, Mulch Diggums, Captain Holly Short, and Foaly. This book will keep you on the edge for all 305 pages. It is the perfect add-on to the amazing Artimis Fowl series.
The details: 309 pages; 2003 Review by Trevor N.
The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl Book 6) by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.02, 2015, under Adventure, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Zach L.
Who would like this book? This book is go for any gender but might be better for male readers. This book is a fantasy book and is good for someone middle through high school.
The goods on this book: Looks like the guilt finally built up in Artemis from all his past evil. Now he’s developed a disease similar to OCD but slightly different. He no long trusts anyone and has gained a split personality called Orion. Orion is not affected by the disease but is still kind of insane. Now Turnball has escaped and is plotting his revenge and trying to find a way to save his human wife.
The details: 357 pages; 2010 Review by Zach L.
The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl Book 5) by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jun.02, 2015, under Adventure, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Zach L.
Who would like this book? The target audience for this book in the Artemis Fowl series is slightly more mature but still most people middle school and up who like a good fantasy series.
The goods on this book: In this book Artemis meets his adversary, the only foe he might consider his equal. In this book, No. 1 is introduced as the only remaining warlock on a dangerous and bloodthirsty demon island. With the time spell unraveling, will Artemis save the world or will the life of fairies finally be over?
The details: 385 pages; 2005 Review by Zach L.
Eighth Grade Bites (Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: 1) by Heather Brewer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.31, 2015, under Student Reviews, Vampire Fiction
Review by Anne H.
Who would like this book? Vampire lovers of the 21 first century would like this book.
The goods on this book: This book is about Vladimir Tod or as his friend calls him Vlad, currently an 8th grader at Bathory High School and orphan currently living with his dead mother’s best friend. His best friend Henry knows all his secrets life would be great for vladimir if he was human. Vladimir is the first of his kind Half human Half vampire. Life seems good for Vlad until his favorite teacher goes missing and he gets a new substitute who knows his secret. Who is this substitute? Can Vlad discover secrets of the past?
The details: 182 pages; 2007 Review by Anne H.
Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.21, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Zach L.
Who would like this book? The target audience might be anyone if they enjoy fantasy books. I recommend this to people in middle to highschool.
The goods on this book: I think this is an amazing book. In this book, Artemis and Holly are going back in time with the help of No. 1 to save his mother from a deadly virus. It really drives in the time travel aspect while still making sense. It doesn’t contradict itself but keeps the story flowing. Of course, once Holly and Artemis go back in time to save his mother it becomes harder to wrap your head around the plot. I still suggest reading the previous book beforehand, of course.
The details: 391 pages; 2008 Review by Zach L.
