Archive for November, 2014
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.20, 2014, under Horror, Romance, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Jaden L.
Who would like this book? This book appeals to people who love romance, as well as horror.
The goods on this book: Mara Dyer was a normal girl. She had a boyfriend, best friend, and all was well.
Until she woke up in a hospital with no recollection of the last few days and is told that all her friends were dead.
She and her family have to move. On her first day of school, she starts to see things that can’t possibly be happening. She encounters a strange boy who seems to know more about her than she does herself. Over the weeks, more things start happening that she can’t explain. What’s happening to her? This book is full of mystery, and what Mara discovers about herself is very mysterious indeed.
The details: 456 pages; 2012 Review by Jaden L.
Million Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.18, 2014, under Battle of the Books 2014-2015, Real life, Sports, Student Reviews
Review by Jack T.
Who would like this book? I would recommend it to ages 11-15. It’s a great sports fiction book. I recommend it to sport fiction readers.
The goods on this book: Nate Brodie, an eighth grade star quarterback is going through a lot of problems. His golden arm is not so golden anymore. His friend Abby starts to go blind. His dad loses his job and works two times a day. Nate’s mom has to work, and Nate never sees his father much. Nate loses his starting spot at quarterback and plays wide receiver. Nate gets picked to throw a million dollar throw on Thanksgiving at a Patriots game. Now he has a chance to help his family and Abby. He is on the field and Tom Brady gives Nate some last second tips before he throws it. Will he make the throw? Mike Lupica does a great job again.
The details: 244 pages; 2009
Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.14, 2014, under Detective/Spy, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Nick H.
Who would like this book? People who like a darker book and have read the first book, Evil Genius, would like this book.
The goods on this book: Cadel Piggott was living in a safe house because the police wanted to make sure that he was safe. Cadel hated it there because it was bland and boring. The police decided that it was safe enough for Cadel to leave. He was put into a foster home because he was not old enough to live on his own. He hated it even more than the safe house because the people were mean, and the other kids tormented him. Then, the Genius Squad offered to Cadel to join them and moved him to Clearview Manor. The Genius Squad is trying to take down an evil corporation, GenoME. His job is to hack into the computers. Will a pair of bars be able to keep the evil Prosper English from Cadel? Will the Genius Squad be able to take down GenoME? This is an amazing book! I can’t wait to read the third in the series.
The details: 436 pagers; 2008 Review by Nick H.
Prodigy (Legend Book 2) by Marie Lu
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.12, 2014, under Adventure, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Student Reviews, War
Review by Taylor P.
Who would like this book? I would recommend this book to the people who read the first book Legend. There is a lot of references to Legend in this book. I believe everyone would like it.
The goods on this book: Prodigy starts off with Day, legendary outlaw, and June, miracle prodigy, on a train to Las Vegas. They are in search of Day’s brother Eden, who is being tested on near the border of the Republic and the Colonies. Day needs information, so he goes to the Patriots which are a force working to stop the Republic and bring back freedom. The Patriots agree to give him information if Day will assassinate the new Elector. The trials that Day and June face are crazy! Hope you like it like I did!!!
The details: 374 pages; 2013 Review by Taylor P.
The Book Thief by Marcus Zuzak
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.06, 2014, under Historical Fiction, Student Reviews, Teen Top 10, War, Writing, YRCA
Review by Jaden L.
Who would like this book? Anyone who is interested in history, particularly people who like to study the era of World War Two. This book is inspirational and will pull at the heart strings of any readers.
The goods on this book: The time is World War Two. Death, the narrator, has never been busier and will become busier still. He become captivated by a girl known as The Book Thief. Her name is Liesel Meminger. Her world as she knew it has been changed. She finds a book at her brother’s gravesite, before she has to go live with a new family. She soon becomes captivated by books and learns to read with the help of her foster father. She steals books from book burnings and the Mayor’s library. I strongly suggest you read this book.
The details: 552 pages; 2005 Review by Jaden
The Battle for Skandia (Ranger’s Apprentice Book 4) by John Flanagan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.04, 2014, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Carsten
Who would like this book? Anyone who enjoyed the earlier books would love this exciting book!
The goods on this book: In the fourth book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series, Evalyn and Will, who have escaped the Skandians, are living in a cabin in the mountains. A Temujai warrior captures Ev, and Will is barely able to stall Ev’s exucution by the Temujai, and endangers himself in the process. Halt and Horace, their friends, are hot on their tail. Will Will save Ev? Will Will survive? Will Halt and Horace save Will and Evalyn? Anyone who enjoyed the earlier books would love this exciting book!
The details: 294 pages; 2006 Review by Carsten
