The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.15, 2015, under Historical Fiction, Horror, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Anne H.
Who would like this book? It’s for the monster lovers and fans of the grotesque.
The goods on this book: This book is about Will Henry, an orphan who works for a doctor of let’s say “the unearthly.” Will Henry and the doctor in this book team up with a monster hunter to hunt something that has been eating bodies in the cemetery. Along the way we learn about the doctor’s father, who plays a big role in this book’s theme. Can they kill what’s causing the trouble? Can Will Henry survive the doctor’s life style ?
You tell me! Read The Monstrumologist.
The details: 454 pages; 2009 Review by Anne H.
The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl Book 2) by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.13, 2015, under Adventure, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Any one who enjoys a very well-written fairy tale would enjoy this book.
The goods on this book: After Artemis’s last occurrence with the fairies, he has been sent to boarding school by his mother who has been healed by the fairy Artemis kidnapped, Captain Holly Short. At boarding school Artemis receives an email from Russia. The video shows a man on the brink of death who had been kidnapped by the mafia. That man was Artemis senior: his dad. As soon as Artemis gets ready to go to Russia, he is met by an old friend, Holly Short. This time they aren’t against each other; they have to work together to save Haven City. Now Artemis is forced to work with the fairies to save one of the only people he loves in this world, his father. The main characters in this book include, Captian Holly Short. Comander Root, Artemis, and Butler.
The details: 277 pages; 2002 Review by Trevor N.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.08, 2015, under Real life, Romance, Student Reviews, Teen Top 10, YRCA
Review by Gracie B.
Who would like this book? People who like romance and when the book goes from past to present It’s for older readers, 12 and above.
The goods on this book: In If I Stay, a teenage girl named Mia and her family get in a car crash and her parents die on the scene. She and her brother Teddy go to the hospital. She is in a weak condition, and he is in stable condition but then becomes unstable. You follow her journey in the hospital as if it is her ghost or her soul. Her boyfriend, Adam, visits and is not allowed in because she is in the ICU, and only immediate family can visit. So, he had a plan to get in. I will not spoil the plan though! The book goes back and forth between past and present. In the past, she talks about getting into Julliard, a college she wants to get into. It is a musician’s dream college. She also talks about her and Adam meeting and how he is a grade above her and a punk, leader of a band, but Mia is into classical music and plays the cello. I really liked the book because I am into these kind of books that are romantic and that go back and forth. It is just super cool to me. So if you like a romantic book READ THIS!!!!!!!!
The details: 2009; 259 pages Review by Gracie B.
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on May.04, 2015, under Adventure, Mystery, Student Reviews
Review by Maylie N.
Who would like this book? Children and teens interested by action, adventure, mystery, fighting evil, problem solving, and genius people will love this book so much they may not be able to put it down! Be careful, though. If you have trouble or do not like following complicated plots with lots of plot twists, misleads, and tricky puzzles, this book may not be for you.
The goods on the book: A young orphan boy named Reynie is excluded by everyone around him. But when he sees an ad for talented kids, his life changes forever. The ad is for a very difficult test, and Reynie steps up to the challenge. Using his genius brain to figure out all of the tricks, he is whisked somwhere else for more tests, where he meets Kate, Sticky, and Constance, all who are talented as well. A mysterious man tells the children they have been selected for a dangerous mission. The mission is very dangerous indeed. They are sent to the Institute to pose as students, while meanwhile they are plotting to stop an evildoer bent on world domination. During their mission, they encounter Morse Code, rude people, mysterious messages, amnesia, geniusus, evil, and a very strange and frightening place. The children are forced to use every bit of their knowledge… And courage. Will they stop the upcoming evil? Can they work as a team? Find out in this riviting, action-packed book.
The details: 485 pages; 2007
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.28, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes science fiction or fantasy and humor who is practically any age would really like this book.
The goods on this book: Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old rich mastermind. Ever since his father has gone missing, his mother Angeline has gone a little crazy. Ever since his father has gone missing, Artemis has been thinking of a way to regain the family wealth. Artemis and his butler don’t really know what they got themselves into when they capture Holly Short of the LEPerecon fairy police. Artemis thinks he’s got them right where he wants them, but what happens when they start breaking the rules? The main characters of this book are Artemis, Butler, Holly Short, Comander Root, and Foaly, the centaur.
The details: 277 pages; 2000 Review by Trevor N.
Artemis Fowl #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.27, 2015, under Detective/Spy, Fantasy, Mystery, Student Reviews
Review by Zach L.
Who would like this book? People who might like this book are, well, anyone. This is a great all-around book if you like mystery and fantasy.
The goods on this book: In this book, Opal is back and she wants revenge. She’s going after Holly, Artemis, Butler and Julius. She’s had a whole year to think about it. Her plan is foolproof. Right? Who will win this epic?
The details: 342 pages; 2005 Review by Zach L.
Artemis Fowl 3: The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.14, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Student Reviews
Review by Zach L.
Who would like this book? Males or females, ages 10 to 16 year-olds, who love fantasy and action books would like this book.
The goods on this book: In this book Artemis Fowl made a grave mistake. After saving his father, Artemis does one last mission. He recruited the help of the fairies to get back the C-Cube, an amazing piece of fairy tech that Artemis fixed up. Will Artemis finish his last mission or will everything go down in flames?
The details: 309 pages; 2003 Review by Zach L.
Michael Vey Book 4: The Hunt For Jade Dragon by Richard Paul Evans
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.07, 2015, under Science Fiction, Student Reviews, Thriller
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Anyone who has read and liked a Michael Vey book would really enjoy this book.
The goods on this book: Not even one year ago Michael was just a normal kid going to a normal school. Now he and the rest of the electroclan are going to Taiwan to save a nine year old autistic saint who has figured out the code to the MEI system from the Elgen. Has his and the rest of the electroclan’s luck finally run out? Will Hatch be able to take over the world with his elaborate plan? You’ll have to read to find out. In my opinion, I really like this series and cannot wait till this fall to read the next one.
The details: 319 pages; 2014 Review by Trevor N.
Michael Vey Book 2: The Rise of the Elgin by Richard Paul Evans
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.02, 2015, under Adventure, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Trevor N.
Who would like this book? Anyone who liked the first book and likes action and adventure would really like this book.
The goods on this book: Michael and the rest of the electric clan are now heading to Peru to help save Michael’s mom from the hands of Hatch. They experience a lot of challenges on their journey through the jungle of Peru. I really enjoyed the book. I thought it was really well written and would suggest the series to just about anyone.
The details: 335 pages; 2012 Review by Trevor N.
The Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.02, 2015, under Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Zach L.
Who would like this book? Male or female readers, grade 6 or 7, who like magic, history, and frontier life would like this book.
The goods on this book: This story follows Eff, a thirteenth child. In this world, numbers mean everything. If you’re a seventh child, you’re lucky and have more magic than normal, but if you’re a double seven like Eff and twin Lan, then you’re amazingly lucky and “are filled to the rafter with magic” as Eff would say. Sadly, Eff is a thirteenth child born to bring doom and destruction, at least that’s what her Uncle Earn tells her. Will her twin-overflowing magic and her so called “evil side” make a dangerous force or an unstoppable good?
The details: 344 pages; 2009 Review by Zach L.
