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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Whoever likes action, romance, horses, and myths should definitely consider this book. It’s great, and deserves to be read. I LOVED reading The Scorpio Races.

The goods on this book: Sean Kendrick is the six time winner of the Scorpio races, a deadly race with water horses that can rip your arm off in a flash. But Sean knows he can trust Corr. To him, Corr is everything. Even worth risking his life again for.

Puck’s world is falling down. Gable is leaving. They have precious little money. And her house might get sold. But the Scorpio races might change that. She goes against the fastest horses there are, half sea mad with a puny island horse, and Puck will most likely die. It might stop her brother from leaving.

The details: 409 pages; 2011       Review by Grace N.

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Who would like this book? Readers, grades 5 and up, who like action, intrigue, and characters who face danger at every turn will love this book, especially if they like the idea that the characters are clans of cats.

The goods on this book: This first book in the Warriors series started an Erin Hunter empire eleven years ago, and with good reason. Into the Wild is just as riveting to read today as it was when it first came out in 2003. The book opens with Rusty, a “kittypet,” restlessly eyeing the woods beyond the boundaries of his owners’ house. When he follows the call to explore the woods, Rusty gets a surprise attack from Graypaw, a Thunderclan apprentice. The leader of Thunderclan, observing secretly, is impressed with Rusty’s reactions and invites Rusty to join the clan. Thus, Rusty becomes Firepaw, and the real adventure begins. Four clans have lived in the woods for generations, following strict laws passed to them from their ancestors. Recently, though, Shadowclan has forced Windclan off their land and is threatening both Thunderclan and Riverclan. As Firepaw learns the ways of the clans, he is plunged into danger and treachery and must prove himself in many ways. The characters of Firepaw and the other cats are well drawn, and their difficult lives lead them to need each other and to try to know who to trust and who to shun. As they prepare for battles, they also maneuver for power within the clan and beyond. Be warned that the authors do not sugarcoat the cats’ battle injuries or the results of their war. Also be warned that once you start this book, it’s really hard to put it down!
This book is a 2015 Battle of the Books selection.

The details: 272 pages; 2003 Review by Samrarian

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Review by Nick Y.

Who would like this book? I recommend this book for children 9 years or older. People who like war – friendship stories would like this book.

The goods on this book: During the horrors of World War 1, a young farm horse named Joey goes through the impossible. Sold into the army, he is used for the Calvary at first; then he is later captured to pull weapons, large weapons. Making friends along the journey, Joey hopes to see his most true master and only friend again. Will they see each other again?

The details: 165 pages; 1982

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Who would like this book? Girls, definitely girls, 13 years and up who are looking for a lush, long fantasy romance would like this book.

The goods on this book: Kelsey, 17, lives with her health-counscious foster family in Portland, Oregon, because her parents were killed in a car accident. She gets a summer job in a circus and quickly becomes enamored of the tiger. When an Indian gentleman proposes to purchase the tiger and hire Kelsey to help transport the animal back to India, Kelsey jumps at the chance. She gets to know the gentleman, Mr. Kadam, who begins to explain the mysteries of this very special tiger, Ren. The two of them are over 300 years old, and Ren is actually an Indian prince trapped as a tiger by a curse that also affect his brother, Kishan. Kelsey’s strong connection to Ren in his tiger form continues to grow as she discovers that her part in releasing the curse is significant. Will she and Ren be able to break the curse? What happens when ancient animosity between Ren and Kishan is awakened and aroused by their jealous affections for Kelsey?
I thought that this book had a fascinating premise but needed a better editor.

The goods on this book: 408 pages; 2011    Review by Samrarian

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Review by Andree T.

Who would like this book? Males and females, ages 10 and up, would like this book, depending on if they like animal books. Some may not enjoy this book if they aren’t into animals.

The goods on this book: This book is about a boy named Tyrone who grew up always wanting a dog. An unexpected surprise leads him to getting his dream – his very own Buddy. A storm comes along, so they have to leave Buddy home alone. I really like this book.

The details: 296 pages; 2012  Review by Andree T.

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Review by Monique

Who would like this book? This book would intrigue people who like cats and adventure. Also people who like a good long series.

The goods on this book: Dovepaw, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather must find out what to do about the lake drying up. The clans must bind together to save the lake and all that live around it, and they get a little unexpected help from some kitty pets. Ivypaw must decide where her loyalties lie, Thunderclan of the Dark Forest. More to come…

The details: 295 pages; 2010   Review by Monique

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Review by Monique

Who would like this book? The people who would like this book would be people who like books about cats in a series with lots of books.

The goods on this book: This book is about the Power of Three. Jayfeather and Lionblaze must find the third cat of the prophecy, Dovekit or Ivykit. Later in the book, Ivykit gets a little extra training from a cat who lives in the place with no stars. More to come…

The details: 296 pages; 2010   Review by Monique

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Review by Monique G.

Who would like this book? People who like cats and long series would like this book. It’s full of adventure!

The goods on this book: In this book, the three kits of Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight are the main characters: Hollypaw, Lionpaw, and Jaypaw. Hollypaw wants to be Leafpool’s apprentice. Jaypaw is blind,and he gets Brightheart as his mentor to help him with his blindness so he can be a warrior. By a turn of events Leafpool gets a new apprentice, and Hollypaw strives to be the best apprentice she can as Jawpaw discovers something about himself he’d never known before.

The details: 363 pages; 2007  Review by Monique G.

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Review by Monique G.

Who would like this book? This book would be enjoyed by people who like animals. Also people who like a long series!

The goods on this book: This book is set in a forest. Four clans of cats live here bound by the warrior code and Star Clan. The clans are called, ThunderClan, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and WindClan. In this book Leafpool, who is the medicine cat of ThunderClan must fight the urge to meet Crowfeather, who is a warrior from WindClan. Crowfeather and Leafpool love each other but cannot be together because he is from a different clan and she is a medicine cat, who are bound by StarClan to forever be single.

The details: 319 pages; 2006   Review by Monique G.

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Review by Andree

Who would like this book? People would enjoy this book who are the ages of 12-15 who really like reading about animals.

The goods on this book: This book is about a wolf named Faolan and his many adventures. First of all when Faolan was born, he had a splayed paw, so his mother decided to abandon him because she thought that he wouldn’t be any good for hunting. Then one day a bear comes along and adopts Faolan. Her name is Thunderheart, and she becomes his milk mother. Thunderheart teaches Faolan how to survive in the wild. Faolan has many adventures and makes discoveries that help him learn about himself. I loved this book. Faolan has a good sense of humor. I totally recommend this book.

The details: 219 pages; 2010   Review by Andree

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