Wrecked by E. R. Frank [YA Fiction]
by Marina, 10th grader
This extremely sad book is about Anna, the survivor of a car crash. The deceased= her brother’s girlfriend. It wasn’t Anna’s fault, but she feels the guilt anyway: every time she sees her friend’s broken leg, every time she sees her brother’s crying face, and in every nightmare. A really interesting and saddening book- a must read.
The Host by Stephenie Meyer [YA Fiction]
by Aziza, 7th grader
The Host is filled with adventure, love, hate, survival, and mystery. It’s a dazzling story that you’ll love. I was not able to put down The Host after having begun it. The only negative part of this book is that it starts out slowly- but don’t give up on it. The Host really picks up!!!!
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson [YA Fiction]
by Jessica, 7th grader
Angel, the youngest member of the flock (a group of half-bird, half-human children ranging in ages from 6 to 14) gets kidnapped by the scientist who created them. Max, the leader and oldest member of the flock, along with the rest of her family have to go save her. Max finds out that they have to save more than just Angel, they also have to save the world!
by Abby, 7th grader
The Maximum Ride series by James Patterson consists of 5 books (so far). Out of all the series’ books I’ve read, I think that the first one: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment has been the best. James Patterson’s use of language and point of view really captivates the audience and will make you want to keep reading until the series is over. To actually live the life that Max and the flock live would be impossible, but when Patterson writes about it, it seems so real!
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass [YA Fiction]
by Marina, 10th grader
This is a really sweet book, about an almost 13-year-old boy who goes on an adventure through New York City to find the meaning of life. It’s about believing and having faith in others- this is a really great book. I definitely recommend it to everyone!
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan [J Fiction]
by Megan, 7th grader
This book is the story of a girl who lived in Mexico and had a great life- she got everything she wanted. Things changed for her when she had to become a worker and move to America after her uncle burnt down her house after her father died. It’s a great book to think about at the end and see if you love it because your brain will do a little review and you will like it.
The Shark by Jacques-Yves Cousteau [J Nonfiction- we don't own]
by Sage, 7th grader
Jacques-Yves Cousteau goes to the Red Sea and studies sharks. Cousteau’s books are a testament to his pioneering work involving so many different aspects of the sea and everything about the sea. In this book, Cousteau not only shows how sharks adapt and survive, but discusses how smart they are too.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak [YA Fiction]
by Jill, 6th grader
Germany, Jews… what else could go wrong? Leslie’s brother just died and she was put in a foster family. On top of that, she steals a book- no problem with that, right? I have to say that this is one of the best books I have ever read.
by Meghan, age 13
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is a view of the Holocaust through the eyes of a German girl. I enjoyed this book very much. It has an intriguing and emotional attitude.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams [YA Fiction]
by Alexander, 10th grader
An extraordinarily random book, which often makes little or no sense, but is entertaining nonetheless. Join hapless hero Arthur Dent as he travels the galaxy with his intrepid pal Ford Prefect, getting into horrible messes and generally wreaking havoc. I found much of this book to be extremely amusing, and occasionally quite profound in some spots.
Q & A by Vikas Swarup [Adult Audiobook]
by Shreya, 9th grader
I would have never been mildly interested in this novel had it not been for “Slumdog Millionaire”. That movie touched me so much that I was excited to read the novel the movie was loosely based on; the operative word being “loosely”. As much as the concepts were the same, I must say the book did NOT have the same effect on me. The stories behind each question were tedious at times and not the same as in the motion picture (as I was expecting). Nevertheless, Swarup makes you think about those less fortunate than you and whether the concept of destiny is worth believing in.
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