My thoughts about the book...are that it is a very interesting
fantasy about a girl, the age of 16, who doesn't know the powers she holds and
she soon learns of the real world she lives in.
Mary, 15
The Notebook
by Nicholas Sparks
It's the only book that I've read numerous times, and it's
just a pretty inspirational story. I dig it.
Sam, 16
Forever
by Judy Blume
The book "Forever" is about two young people who meet and
almost immediately fall in love. The book is about growing up and learning
about love and life. Laura, 15
Superior Saturday (Keys to the Kingdom series)
by Garth Nix
I loved it. I can't wait for the next one in the series
comes out. It's entitled "Lord Sunday."
Laurie, 15
Beach House
by James Patterson
I really liked this book! It always kept me wanting to
read more. It is a book that has a love story and a mystery combination.
Emily, 16
Would You
by Jocelyn Marthe
This was a very good book even though it was really sad.
If you like books by Lurlene McDaniel, then you would really like to read this
book. Brooke, 16
Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
It is a great book about two sisters that are opposite of each
other. Elihar is very sensible and practical, and Mariane is very dramatic
and over exaggerates things. It tells the story of their searches for
romance, and has many unexpected changes. Ariel, 15
The Catcher In the Rye
by J. D. Salinger
I thought the "Catcher In the Rye" was an extremely good book. It is a
classic book, but it's not hard to understand like some other classic books.
It's about a boy named, Holden Caulfield, who just got expelled from school.
He's traveling home, dreading his parent's reactions to his expulsion. The
book is about what happens to Holden on his way home.
Laura, 15
The Cloud Chamber
by Joyce Maynard
This was a great book and a gives a new meaning to "don't
judge a book by it's cover." A MUST READ!
Rachel, 14
Things Not Seen
by Andrew Clements
It was a fantastic book! The book is about a boy who goes to sleep one
night and wakes up invisible. He later, befriends a girl who is blind and
she helps him solve his problem. I liked this book because it is
constantly moving along. It also makes you want to keep going and never
put it down. Robyn, 15
Among the Hidden
by Margaret Haddix
This book is really good. It takes place in the future
and families can only have two kids. The main character is a third child.
Since he is a third child then he has to hide. One day he decides to leave
the house for a certain reason. You should read it.
Ali, 14
Summer of My German Soldier
by Bette Greene
"Summer of My German Soldier" is a heart-throbbing novel.
It is shocking, thrilling, and tragic. It is a quick read, but is till
very good. It's a great show of affection between a German soldier and a
Jewish girl. This is a can't-put-down book.
Lindsay,14
Born to Rock
by Gordon Korman
If you like rock-n-roll, this is a good read. It's about
family and rock stars. It's totally worth your time.
Becky, 16
The Book of Sorahb : Flame
by Hilari Bell
It was a good book with just a little bit of magic involved.
An overindulged princess learns to be a little more humble and good triumphs
evil. Erika, 16
Where the Heart Is
by Billie Letts
This book is exceptionally good. It tells the story of a
young girl who is pregnant and unlucky with 7's. Her boyfriend leaves her
behind at a local Wal-Mart. She lives there, meets several kind people,
and has her baby in that very Wal-Mart. I recommend this book to anyone
who likes a good book! Kayla, 13
Queen of Babble
by Meg Cabot
It was really interesting and funny. I could relate to
some of the characters too. The story was believable and I was hooked.
Alexis, 16
Boy Meets Girl
by Meg Cabot
This book is the sequel to "The Boy Next Door." If you
have read that book then you must read this one too. It's a really good
series. Brooke, 16
Night
by Elie Wiesel
It was amazingly good. Laurie, 15
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
by Lola Douglas
It was a great book about a young actress who gets involved
with drugs and narcotics. She gets sent to her mother's best friend's home
in Fort Wayne, IN, where she befriends a set of twins. I liked the story
because the author writes it like it was her in the situation using real life
events. Robyn, 15
More Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
by Lola Douglas
It was really good! To understand this book you should
read the first one, "True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet." But, it is
really good because there is a lot of drama going on. The main character
is a movie star that is followed around by a bunch of photographers trying to
catch her at the wrong time. Ali, 14
Someone Like You
by Sarah Dessen
"Someone Like You" is a great book. It is a wonderful
story about a strong friendship. There is a tragic beginning with a very
touching ending. This is a book that I could not put down. It may be
one the best books I have ever read. Lindsay, 14
The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls
This book is so great! I really liked it because it's a
true story about the author. This book is full of humor and trials that
the girl goes through. Becky, 16
Marked: A House of Night Novel
by P.C. Cast
It was an amazing portrayal of vampires in a good way that was
still fresh from other vampire books like "Twilight." It is a series and I
can't wait to read the next books. Erika, 16
The Bourne Identity
by Robert Ludlum
This is an extremely good book! It's really suspenseful
and exciting. Jason Bourne was shot in the head and thrown into the ocean
but is miraculously still alive. However, he has no idea who he is, where
he's from...he doesn't even know his own name. Bit by bit pieces are
coming back to his memory, and Jason soon finds out that he has a very dangerous
past. Laura, 15
Olive's Ocean
by Kevin Henkes
I thought it was pretty decent.
Sam, 16
The Hobbit
by J. R. R. Tolkien
It was a very well-written book. It is the prelude to
the "Lord of the Rings" series. It is about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins.
The book tells of his adventure with a group of dwarves and a warlock. I
recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and adventure books.
Kayla, 13
The Boy Next Door
by Meg Cabot
This book is really good. It's really funny, but it's
also a really good love story. You have to read this book.
Brooke,16
Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
by David Lubar
This book is great for a person who is in junior high.
It could help you some too, if you are about to enter high school. The
ending in this book was really good. Ali, 14
Bratfest at Tiffany's
by Lisi Harrison
This is a good book for younger readers. It is the last
in the series "A Clique novel" and and has a thrilling conclusion. This
book is a quick read for an enthusiastic reader. The characters once again
show their inner alpha and bring their school to a drastic surprise.
Lindsay, 17
Dairy Queen
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
This book was ok - it's about football, dairy farms and
tomboys. I didn't really like how it ended.
Becky, 16
Twilight
by Stephenie Meyer
I really liked this book because it always kept me wanting to
know what happens. It's very interesting even though it is about vampires.
Emily, 16
Deadly Offer
by Caroline B. Cooney
It's about a vampire, but instead of a nice one like in
Twilight he is evil. I don't like the bad portrayal of the vampires so I
didn't like the book much. The main girl was really insecure and obsessed
with popularity. Erika, 16
Robinson Crusoe
by Daniel Defoe
This book was pretty good for a classic. It was very
eventful and had a surprising twist. Kaitlyn, 15
And Still We Rise
by Miles Corwin
This book is nonfiction. It is one of the few nonfiction
books I have read, and one of the best. It is a story of several different
high school students that have difficult lives. They are earning money to
go to college. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a book
about real lives and events. Kayla, 13
Before I Die
by Jenny Downham
I think this book is very inspirational. A girl has
leukemia and she makes a list of things she wants to accomplish before she dies.
This book really made me think and it made me appreciate a lot of little things.
Sam's Letters To Jennifer
by James Patterson
This book was really good! I loved it! It was a
really good love story, and it made me cry at the end. Anyone that enjoys
love stories should read this book. Brooke, 15
Go Figure
by Jo Edwards
I loved this book so much! The girl in the book is a
"fat" girl and blames everything on it. But in the end she finally gets
over it. Ali, 14
The Beach House
by James Patterson
I loved this book! If you like drama, mystery, and a
love story combined, this book is for you. They kind of dragged it out but
it all turns out at the end. Emily, 15
The Squire's Tale
by Gerald Morris
For fans of King Arthur and knights, this book is a really
great read! Becky, 16
Across Five Aprils
by Irene Hunt
This book is very well written. It is set in the start
of the Civil War, north against south. Jethro, the main character, has
three brothers. Two go to the north and one goes to the south. The
book talks of what happens to Jethro's family in the five years of the Civil
War. I recommend this book to teens and adults.
Kayla, 13
A Countess Below Stairs
by Eva Ibbotson
I really enjoyed this book. I learned about the past and
the customs. There were a lot of weird names which were kind of confusing
but I got it all straight by the end. I thought it was very believable and
interesting. I loved the story and I loved a lot the the characters, they
were very unique. Alexis, 15
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
by Ken Kesey
It's an interesting take of institution living. I
enjoyed it. Sam, 16.
A Million Little Pieces
by James Frey
I really enjoyed this book. It's a long book, but it's easy to get
through. It is supposed to be a true story. It's a very touching
story. Katie, 15
Eclipse
by Stephenie Meyer
I LOVED IT! I can't even stop thinking about it.
It filled me with so much emotion throughout the book. Before you read
this book you need to read "Twilight" and "New Moon." They are also
amazing. I couldn't put this book down it was so good.
Laurie, 15
Owl In Love
by Patrice Kindl
At first I thought the book sounded a little stupid but as I
continued to read, the book got so interesting. By the time I got closer
to the end, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved the end.Alexis, 15
I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have To Kill You
by Ally Carter
This is a really interesting book and you never know what's going to happen
next. I never thought that it would end the way that it did. I can't
wait to read the second one. Brooke, 15
Shakey
by Jimmy McDonough
New Moon
by Stephenie Meyer
It was very good. What I most liked about "New Moon" was
that Bella Swan started a good friendship with Jacob Black. I most
definitely liked the part that Bella found out that her best friend, Jacob, is a
werewolf. Female, 18
The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan
The book was really science fiction and about Greek Gods.
It was interesting and packed with action. Emily, 17
Frannie In Pieces
by Delia Ephron
This book was really good and interesting. The reason I
think this is because it had really good description in it. It is also sad
at the same time because the girl's dad dies and she is really depressed.
Ali, 13
The Phantom of the Opera
by Gaston Leroux
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It is a very well written book. I have watched the
movie made by the true maker (I've forgotten his name) and I give it a 10.
The movie and the book are both exceptional. I recommend it for people
much older than me though. It is very interesting but violent at the same
time. If you read it, enjoy! Kayla, 13
