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Review by Mazzy N.

Who would like this book? I think girls, 13+, who are into kidnapping and thrillers would like this book.

The goods on this book: Summer was walking to a club to meet friends when someone had grabbed her. A man who called her Lily took her away and Summer was locked away in a cellar. There she met three other girls, all named after flowers, and together they try to get through this tragic experience. In the cellar they all witness friends and strangers being killed.Everyone is looking for Summer but are they giving it their best?

The details: 368 pages; 2014

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Girls would probably like this book better than boys, ages 12-15. It has plenty of mystery to keep you up at night, with suspense and romance that’s very appealing to readers, all in an old Victorian time setting.

The goods on this book: Mary wishes for something more out of her education at Ms. Scrimshaw’s Academy for Girls. So when the academy turns out to be a cover for the Agency, a secret group of female detectives that are highly skilled, Mary doesn’t hesitate to join. Her first case concerns missing cargo ships owned by a rich businessman, and Mary’s determined to solve the case. Disguised as a paid companion to the vicious Angelica Thorold, and nobody, not even a handsome engineer would suspect a thing about Mary Quinn…she hopes.

The details: 335 pages; 2010    Review by Grace N.

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Review by Anne H.

Who would like this book? The hopeless romantics would like this book 😉

The goods on this book: This book is about Naomi Porter, a teenage amnesiac. If she had just remembered the camera or had accepted her best friend’s choice for the coin toss then things would have ended differently. But she didn’t, and it didn’t. As Naomi fell, she forgot the last four years: she forgot her sister, her parents’ divorce, her parents’ remarriages, her boyfriend, her best friends, her friends, her subjects, her teachers, and even herself. Naomi wants nothing more than to get her memory back. but according to everyone, she wasn’t the nicest person. Does Naomi get her memory back? You tell me. Do your self a service and read this book. I promise you won’t regret it.

The details: 271 pages; 2007      Review by Anne H.

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Review by Anne H.

Who would like this book? People who like ghost stories.

The goods on this book: This book is a about a boy named Sam Toop. Sam is a fourteen year old boy with a special ability. He can see ghosts, but here’s the weird thing: he can only see ghosts out of his right eye. Sam helps ghosts with their unfinished business so they can hear the knocking and move on to what ever is next. Mr.Laspeswood is a ghost. He works at a business place for ghosts. He had a desk job but didn’t get each one done fast enough and was moved to a department where his job was to find rogue ghosts and bring them to ghost jail. Out in the field, he discovered a horrible thing called the black rot. The black rot is like a house infection. It happens  to houses that have lost their resident ghost and if it doesn’t get a ghost soon it draws something from the void to eat the souls of whatever ghosts it can find. Can Sam and Mr. Laspeswood stop the black rot in time?

The details: 391 pages; 2013    Review by Anne H.

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Who would like this book? People, grades 8 and up, interested in historical fiction and especially about the situation in India and Pakistan n 1947, would like this book. It would also appeal to people who like fiction books that are written from multiple points of view.

The goods on this book: Who has any idea what it would be like to be a young woman in India in 1947? This book brings just such a situation to life. Margaret, a British cartographer’s daughter, has arrived with her mother, escaping an uncomfortable situation at home. Though Margaret is at first sullen about her new home, the influence of Anupreet, a beautiful young Sikh girl who works for Margaret’s family, begins to open Margaret’s eyes to the wonder of the culture. Her forbidden attraction to Tariq, a Muslim teen who also works for her family, adds to this growing interest. The narration shifts between the three very distinct voices of these characters. Following the same events through the lens of their different situations is fascinating, and the tensions between the Sikhs and the Muslims as it affects the lives of Tariq and Anupreet are riveting. This book works on the political level, portraying the violent reaction as Britain divides India and Pakistan. It also works on the personal level as these three young people try to work for their dreams in the face of impossible odds.

The details: 278 pages; 2013     Review by Samrarian

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Who would like this book? Fans (grades 7 and up) of dark fantasies with a strong female protagonist will want to take a look at this book.

The goods on this book: Alina, an orphan with no apparent talent or beauty, grows up as best friends with the handsome and talented Mal. Their country, Ravka, is threatened by a horrific darkness that is filled with flesh-eating monsters. When crossing this Shadowfold with Mal and their regiment, Alina manifests a great, special power that has not been seen in ages. This display of power catches the attention of the all-powerful Darkling, and Alina is whisked away to his court to be trained as a Grisha. Here, without her best friend Mal, she must not only learn to use and harness her power, but she must decide who and who not to trust. She is also plagued with the problem of how to get back to Mal. Full of intrigue, action, and just a bit of romance, Shadow and Bone is a book with a satisfying plot and a captivating protagonist. It’s a must-read for fans of dark fantasy.

The details: 358 pages; 2012      Review by Samrarain

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Review by Sophie U.

Who would like this book? The people who would like this book are people who like reading about the Great Depression and people who like mysteries.

The goods on this book: Nancy Drew, a detective, time travels to the 1930s. In the 1930s, she meets a family who has just been cheated out of their house. She decides to find out who cheated them out of their house and to find out why. She discovers that the people who cheated their family out of their house were famous gangsters named Loretta and Clay Gaines. Will Nancy be able to catch the Gaineses, or will the Gaineses take everyone’s money?

The details: 139 pages; 2005     Review by Sophie U.

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Review by Kennedy H.

Who would like this book? If you saw the movie Mean Girls and loved it , you would most likely love this book. The ages would range from about 12 to 13 years through 18 or higher.

The goods on this book: Autumn Falls is the new girl in town who moved to Adventura, Florida with her family after her father recently passed away. She is faced with going to a new high school and having to make friends and just find her way through the year. Autumn starts off rocky when she encounters some of the mean girls of the school who don’t like the idea of her. She also comes in contact with the star quarterback who is possibly interested in her. To top it all off, her grandmother Eddy gave her a journal that her father wanted her to keep, and you’ll never believe what it holds in store for Autumn. I thought this was a very funny book, and I like it even better because I used to watch the author Bella Thorne on TV, so it’s pretty cool to see her write a book.

The details: 224 pages; 2014    Review by Kennedy H.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Any one who is continuing the Raven Cycle series should read this book (after the first two, of course). If you’re new to the series, be sure to check out The Raven Boys, the first book.

The goods on this book: Just when Blue thought that she could search for Glendower, the sleeping Welsh King on the key line with her beloved Raven boys in peace, her mother disappears. She might be there (underground) with Butternut (not his real name), Maura’s ex and also Blue’s father. Even in the midst of all this, Blue can’t forget about Gansey, her possibly true love who she can kill with a kiss, and who she shouldn’t call. Absolutely not.

The details: 391 pages; 2014      Review by Grace N.

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Review by Mazzy N.

Who would like this book? Girls mostly who love werewolves and fantasy.

The goods on this book: This is the fourth book in the series so read Wolfsbane first! Logan Bane regrets his decision of sending Bosque Mar back to the Nether and needs a plan to bring him back. He needs a plan and other Keepers. Adne is being haunted by Bosque Mar and needs answers. The Searchers need to stop Logan before it’s too late but are also handling their own situation with the people who are against Guardians being friends. Adne is faced with a decision to join the other side, but will she pull through it? Find out in Snakeroot.

The details: 336 pages; 2013     Review by Mazzy N.

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