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Review by Mazzy N.

Who would like this book? People who are looking for a short read, girls or boys.

The goods on this book: Scotty and his two other friends are staying after school to work on a go-kart and they are excited to have the school to themselves. The snow has already started but by the time they are ready to leave they have no service and no ride home. They wonder the school and find four other students, a total of seven. Trapped inside the school with little resources and no source of heat it’s not going to be a happy ending. They have to make sacrifices for the sake of everyone else and it just might work. I honestly didn’t like this book that much because it was boring. It didn’t really have anything that kept my interest.

The details: 232 pages, 2011        Review by Mazzy N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? If you’ve finished The Iron Fey series, this is a good book to read. It includes book 1.5, 3.5, and 4.5 in The Iron Fey series. It also has a guide to the Nevernever

The goods on this book: Winter’s Passage: Meghan made a promise to go to the Winter court. Now she must keep that promise. Meghan marches into enemy land with Prince Ash being followed by an ancient hunter, but she knows the real threat comes from her own heart…

Summer’s Crossing: Prince Ash and Prankster Puck:once enemies, but now they work as a team. A favor to Leansidhe ties the two in a knot together, and it just might end up with betrayal.

Iron’s Prophecy: An old seer once prophesied that Meghan’s firstborn child would bring her only grief. But Meghan never thought much about it. She never knew she might become the Iron Queen. And as Ash and Meghan reunite, the prophecy still holds.

The details: 296 pages; 2012     Review by Grace N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Whoever has read the first three books in The Iron Fey series should really like this book. The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa is the fourth and final book in The Iron Fey series, and it is as good as ever. The Iron Knight is told from Prince Ash’s point of view.

The goods on this book: Ash thought that feelings and emotions were weaknesses. Especially love. Especially when his own love died. Until he met Meghan Chase. But Meghan is now queen of the Iron realm, where no Summer or Winter faery can dare to step foot in. Unless Ash can earn a soul. With Grimalkin and Puck, Ash embarks on a journey to honor his oath to Meghan: to never leave her again. Along the way Ash discovers a secret that forces him to an ultimate sacrifice. But Ash must keep his promise to Meghan, or else he dies…or worse.

The details: 394 pages; 2011     Review by Grace N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? I think that anybody who has read The Iron Knight before would love the sequel, The Iron Daughter.

The goods on this book: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa is the second book in The Iron Fey series. It is an exciting fiction novel with romance, mystery, and plenty of action. Meghan Chase is a half blood, half summer faery and half human. And she thought she had found love with a Winter prince. She is prisoner in the Winter kingdom, with no faery powers to help her, nobody she can trust. Her prince has deserted her. The Iron fey that only she and her prince have seen are still out there, and a war threatens to break out between the Summer and Winter courts. Most importantly, she can’t trust the traitor prince. Right?

The details: 359 pages; 2010    Review by Grace N.

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Review by Kennedy H.

Who would like this book? People who love a fun-filled, high-spirited book with a plot twist at the end would like this book. Ages about 11 and up.

The goods on this book: Logan Sweet has waited 12 years to enter the candy contest along with Myles, Philip, and Daisy. Their whole future will be determined on one extraordinary candy. They face many conflicts as they proceed with the candy making process and the contest itself! This book keeps you on the edge of your seat, wanting to know more! I would definitely recommend this book if someone asked.

The details: 453 pages; 2010          Review by Kennedy H.

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Review by Selah D.

Who would like this book? I think that people who like fantasy, adventure and dragons would like this.

The goods on this book: This was a great book with lots of adventure and fantasy. The plot is great and well developed. The main characters are Cimorene, Mendanbar and Kazul, the King of the Dragons. They have to rescue Kazul from the wizards, who kidnapped her for her magic. Along the way, they have to deal with a leaky magic sword and a broken magic carpet. Just remember, this is Book 2 in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. So, if you haven’t read the first one, it’s called Dealing with Dragons. Both books are very good. They have lots of humor and fun. I highly suggest reading them.

The details: 242 pages: 2002       Review by Selah

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Review by Anne H.

Who would like this book? Fans of Percy Jackson would like this book.

The goods on this book: Percy, Anabeth, Jason, Piper, Frank, Hazel, Leo,and Nico try to get to the House of Hades to close the doors of death. Percy and Anabeth fall into Tartarus, and most of the book they are struggling to get to the other side of the doors of death. Along the way they fight the Goddess of Near and Night. Her children are the bad in the world, the pain, the suffering. She is the oldest goddess, older than the gods, older that the Titans, older than Gea, older than time. Once they trick her, they figure out that Tartarus is a living thing! Above the surface, Leo has fallen in love with Calypso and gets in a bit of a pickle with a promise. This book is full of surprises and the biggest is one I can’t wait for you to find out about! This book is amazing, another masterpiece by Rick Riordan.

The details: 597 pages; 2013       Review by Anne H.

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Review by Gracie P.

Who would like this book? If you like stories about drama or friendship, you will love this incredible book.

The goods on this book: Wonder is about this kid named August He is 10 years old. August has a face disorder. He has never been to school because he has always been home-schooled. He goes to school for the first time, and you will go through all of his friendships and adventures through school.

The details: 315 pages; 2012    Review by Gracie P.

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Who would like this book? Readers grades 6 and up who are looking for books about overcoming unspeakable tragedy would want to read this excellent book.

The goods on this book? Henry K. Larsen, 13, has just moved with his father into a new apartment in a new city. They do not want to be known by IT and they do not speak about IT, but it looms over everything in their lives. Because of IT, Henry’s mother has had to move into a mental institution. The book reveals the event which becomes IT early in the story, but I want to keep it a surprise. The event itself is important, but what makes the book a total stand-out is the quirky combination of neighbors and friends that come into Henry’s life and how he deals with them as he and his family come to terms with IT. His family’s obsession with the Global Wrestling Federation event also adds a lot, including a feature illustration on the cover which might scare away some people who would actually really like the book. This book resonated with me in the same way as John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars in how it handles characters that are facing horrific situations, though it doesn’t include a romance. The subtitle explains a lot about the book: “who is only writing this because his therapist said he had to, which stinks.” Get to know Henry. Read this book!

The details: 243 pages; 2012            Review by Samrarian

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Who would like this book? People grades 5 and up who like books with characters and situations that grab you and move you and make you laugh and cry.

The goods on this book: Willow Chase, at 12 years old, has had way more than her share of tragedy and challenges. She’s a genius and on the spectrum, continually needing to devise ways to keep herself grounded, such as planting an amazing garden and counting by 7s. An orphan at a young age, she is adopted by an understanding and fun couple who allow Willow to follow her ingenious ideas. When they are killed in a car accident, Willow desperately needs help. This book is the story of where and how that help finds her. The characters that fill her life do so in unexpected and amazing ways that had me laughing one moment and then crying at the end. The narration rotates among these characters, and the reader benefits greatly from the multiple points of view. I highly recommend this book and think that it has appeal for both girls and guys.

The details: 380 pages; 2013          Review by Samrarian

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