Twilight

Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer [YA Fiction]

by Aziza, 7th grader

After hearing so many go on about how wonderful Twilight is, I decided to give it a try, and trust me, it was worth it. Every page kept me on the edge of my seat — I read for hours! The author surprised me after each chapter and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. Although I think that this is a book more for the girls, it’s an enchanting tale for all. I recommend giving Twilight a try, you never know, you may fall in love with it just like I did.

New Moon

New Moon, by Stephenie Meyer [YA Fiction]

by Meghan, 7th grader

New Moon is the sequel to Twilight. Even though Twilight had more action, New Moon is a great book. However, I highly recommend reading Twilight before New Moon. I enjoyed reading New Moon.

Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret

Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret, by Obert Skye [YA Fiction]

by Jessica, 7th grader

SPOILER ALERT!

As soon as Leven enters Foo, the adventures begin again. Leven has to travel across Foo in order to get Geth to the turrets to return him to his original form before he can’t contain his soul anymore. But in order to get there, they have to go through many obstacles. From ravens to very moody bridges. This is an amazing second book in this series. If you are looking for a good book to read, start with Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo. You’ll be hooked to the very last sentence.

Doomwyte

Doomwyte, by Brian Jacques [YA Fiction]

by Judy, 7th grader

If you enjoy Brian Jacques’ Redwall series, you’ll enjoy Doomwyte. Like the other Redwall books, Doomwyte is back with poems, action, and riddles. Everything you’d expect in a Redwall book is in Doomwyte. Doomwyte’s packed with new characters, an exciting plot and unexpected twists. It’s truly a splendid book, a true Redwall series.

Footfree and Fancyloose

Footfree and Fancyloose, by Elizabeth Craft [YA Fiction]

by Shreya, 9th grader

This sequel to Bass Ackwards and Belly Up I liked even better. Bass Ackwards and Belly Up was very similar to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, so fans of that will definitely enjoy this series. The series began when three out of four friends decide to blow off their freshman year at college to pursue their dreams: a writer, a Hollywood actress, and a year of self discovery. Becca, the only one out of the four to go to college, has to accomplish the goal of falling in love. Footfree and Fancyloose follows all four girls and their different stories. I thought this book was an enjoyable, light novel about friendship and self-discovery. The author beautifully crafted the struggles of a young writer, an aspiring actress, a girl trying to find herself, and a girl trying to let go and enjoy a relationship. My favorite aspect of of this book was when Kate travels to Ethiopia to find out more about her adoptive sister, which I found extremely touching. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a warm, funny read.

The Babysitter

The Babysitter, by R.L. Stine [YA Fiction]

by Megan, 7th grader

It’s about a girl named Jenny and she is a babysitter and she is really scared. And there might be a killer really close. It is such a good book.

The Truth: a novel of DiscWorld

The Truth: a novel of DiscWorld, by Terry Pratchett [adult fiction]

by Alex, 10th grader

Another masterful comedy from Terry Pratchett’s DiscWorld series. This book is about DiscWorld’s first newspaper. It’s a delightful satire that lambastes the nobility and tabloids, and contains such amusing characters as Mr. Tulip the deranged hit man. I highly recommend this book.