Dangerous Girls 2, by R.L. Stine [YA Fiction]
by Michelle T.
The book is about this group of people who are friends and they are vampires. The characters are twin sisters who want revenge against each other because Livvy thinks Destiny killed Ross, but she didn’t — her dad did.
Snakecharm, by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes [YA Fiction]
by Christina
(sequel to Hawksong) Inspiring book with new twists as to whether the hawk or snake people will get along. With a new enemy coming into play not wanting the snake and hawk people to live together in peace.
You Don’t Know Me, by David Klass [YA Fiction]
by Christina
This book is annoying. The main character is constantly talking to you, the reader, telling you “you don’t know me” about every 5 to 10 sentences. Yes, it does have some slight story about the main character’s life, but he constantly thinks you wouldn’t understand anything that goes on in his life. So back to the previous statement, every 5 to 10 sentences, he says, “You don’t know me,” as if he’s talking to you directly, the reader. So unless you want to be annoyed constantly as you’re reading, don’t read this book.
The Faithful Spy, by Alex Berenson [adult fiction]
by Helen, 11th grader
The book The Faithful Spy is post-9/11 fiction. It tells of a CIA agent going into Iraq who got trapped in a terrorism plot far worse than the World Trade Center. The main character was faced with suspension from both sides, and even he himself was uncertain of his actions. He was converted to be Muslim and was accompanied by his Koran at all times. His question concerning his own religion further added to the confusion. It was a very exciting and fast-paced book.
The Sea of Trolls, by Nancy Farmer [YA Fiction]
by Marina, 8th grader
The Sea of Trolls was an awesome book, well worth reading. The book delves deeply into Norse and Viking legends, making it very interesting. It tells about Jack’s adventure as a bard and how he becomes a slave to Olaf (not like Lemony Snicket), one of the biggest beserkers, a legendary group feared by all. He has to go to Jotunheim, land of the deadly trolls, to save his sister. It takes many twists and turns. I highly recommend it.
Double Identity, by Margaret Peterson Haddix [YA Fiction]
by Trisha, 6th grader
I definitely recommend this book. This book is about a girl named Bethany. One day, her parents drop her off at an aunt’s house, and she doesn’t even know this aunt. She can’t contact her parents, and she doesn’t even know where she is. This strange man seems to be following her around. Then, her mom calls her Elizabeth, but Bethany has never heard of her. Who is she? Find out in this action-packed novel. It’s great!
Among the Hidden, by Margaret Peterson Haddix [YA Fiction]
by Trisha, 6th grader
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a thriller that will always keep you at the edge of your seat. This book is about a boy name Luke who is an illegal third child. Third children are a couple’s third child. They are illegal and are killed when found. One day, he meets another third child who might be able to let him be free…
Guilty Pleasures, by Laurell K. Hamilton [adult fiction]
by Christina
Erotic demonic thrill ride that will keep you entertained. Enter Anita Blake’s world filled with vampires, werewolves, and any other possible horror creature there is. If you love reading about vampires and horror books in particular, this is the book for you — but I will warn you that later on in the series, her books are more of adult books.
Stormbreaker, by Anthony Horowitz [YA Fiction]
by Marina, 8th grader
Stormbreaker is about Alex Rider. His uncle, Ian, is killed in a suspicious car crash. Alex starts to investigate it and ends up in a spy association. He is sent to the maker of new computers, Stormbreaker. He finds out a secret and fights for his life. It’s an awesome book!
Dragon Sword and Wind Child, by Noriko Ogiwara [YA Fiction]
This book was nothing short of interesting. The setting of the book was based on the feudal era in Japan. The religion described was based on Shinto, but the stories behind the religion had a lot of surprising twists. The book itself was fantasy. Anyone who loves to read manga of that kind would enjoy this book immensely.
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