A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness--Louie

This creepy and sad book is about a boy named Connor who keeps having the same nightmare. One night he wakes up from his dream and sees a monster. The monster tells Connor three stories then Connor must tell the fourth.

I liked this book because the author describes things so well, for example the part where the monster comes alive from the tree. The illustrations add to the creepyness of the story.
--Louie

Monster Calls-- Louie

Playground by 50 Cent---Anthony A.

A boy gets teased until one day he did something so horrible that the tables turn and he becomes a bully himself. What happened? You have to find out!

This is a page turner will plenty of drama and a little bit of sadness.

Bigger than a Breadbox by Laurel Snyder--Anthony A.

This book is about a girl who moves to her Grandmother’s house with her Mom after her parents have problems. She is mad at her Mom for leaving her Dad. In the attic she finds a bread box that grants (almost) every wish. But she wonders where this stuff comes from.

I liked this book because there is a lot of suspense.

---Anthony A.

We visited Mrs. Nelson's Bookstore

We had a wonderful visit to Mrs. Nelson's learning about new books and the bookstore business.

Thank You Mrs. Nelson's for all the support you give to our school. It is invaluable!

Thank You Mrs. Nelson's!!

Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller---Patricia

It’s about how Helen Keller’s teacher, Annie Sullivan, taught Helen that words have meanings. However her parents won’t let Annie discipline her because they don’t want to see her cry. Helen is blind and deaf which makes teaching her even harder. In the end the book is really about how Annie overcomes problems with Helen, and teaches her that everything has a meaning.
I liked it because it was a good story on how life is without words.

--Patricia

What Happened To Good-bye- Sarah Dessen Valerie

The book is about a girl named Mclean. Her parent got a divorce and now she lives with her dad. They move around a lot because of his job. Every time she moves to a new town and school she changes her name and personality to something different. But in this town she starts being herself.
I didn’t like this book because I thought it was a bit dull at the beginning. However, it got more interesting as I read on.

Penny From Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm

This book is about an eleven-year-old girl named Penny who lives with her mom, grandpa and grandma who are her mom’s parents. Her dad died when she was a little girl and her mom doesn’t like to talk about him. She’s not having a good summer because for one thing her mom won’t let her swim in public pools. Another thing is that her mom’s family and her dad’s family aren’t speaking to each other. To make matters worse her mom is dating the milkman! I liked this book because it talked about things that could happen to real people. I also liked the part when she punched this mean girl in the face. --Arianna

Legend by Marie Lu

This story is about a boy and girl who are different in many ways. The boy, Day, is a most wanted criminal. The girl, June, is the smartest girl. The book talks about their lives. June and Day were completely different people, but a murder brought them together. Day was the prime suspect. The book was full of nonstop action and romance. It really caught my attention and had me hooked to the book. --Brianna

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri

The book is about a boy, Cole, who misses a couple of weeks of school. He gets in trouble with his mom. She dumps him in the streets of Philly to live with his dad he's never met. In Philly horses are a way of life. Cole doesn't like horses and is learning about horses and the people there. Someone is trying to close the stables and Cole is trying to help. I like this book because it is about horses and learning to stand up for what's right. --Brianna

Marcelo in the Real World by Fancisco X. Stock

Marcelo, a young boy who has autism, goes to a lab where they are studying what music is like when you imagine it in your head. He also goes to a high school that is different from other high schools. His dad, Auturo, wants Marcelo to get a job at his law office in the mail room and go to a different high school. Marcelo said yes and gets a job and meets girl, Jasmine. Marcelo likes Jasmine and has to decide whether to go to the old school with comfort or stay and feel open to exploring new things. While working for his dad in his mail room he finds a picture of a girl and her face is deformed. He sees the picture and tries to find out who she is. I likes this book because I never read a book about someone with autism before and its just a new experience. -- Louie

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier

This book is about an orphan who finds a box with three pairs of magical eyes. This orphan named Peter is blind, but can sense how people look, Once he grabbed the box he feels a man grab him. The mysterious man takes him to a magical world with a creature who is half cat, half horse looking for a potion to change him back into a human. Peter is told he needs to help people who wrote a note in a glass bottle through the ocean. The note has a riddle saying the people need help. Peter is told if he fulfills his mission he will receive good fortune. Through his journey Peter meets new people, makes new friends, and meets new enemies. I liked this book because there is a secret that unravels as you read more and more. You will be eager to find out what it is but I did not like that so many people died. -- Samantha

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

This book is about 12 princesses who are cursed to dance every night underground for an evil king. As the princesses are struggling every night not to faint from exhaustion a soldier arrives from Bretnor and tries to help them out of their curse. I liked this book because it is romantic and full of adventure. -- Samantha

The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens--Brianna

Three children Kate, Micheal and Emma, are moved from orphanage to orphanage until Dr. Pym offers to take them in. They discover rooms around the house. One has a lot of stuff including a book. Micheal thinks it is a photo album and puts a picture in it, it throws them back in time where they meet an evil witch who is killing the children of the past...the adventure goes on.

It is brimming with action, emotion and humor.

---Brianna

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

The Lemonade War is a book about two siblings who usually make a lemonade stand together. One day they get in a fight then the older sibling, the brother, finds a friend and makes a lemonade stand with him to make his younger sister mad. She goes to find a friend and makes a lemonade stand with her. When the brother finds out, they make a bet and decide that whoever makes $100 first gets the other person’s money. I like this book because it’s exciting to see who gets the most money in the end. -- Sierra La Rue

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Childen by Ransom Riggs

Ms. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is an exciting and mildly scary book. Most of the book is about a kid named Jacob trying to find out what killed his grandfather and why (his grandpa’s torso was ripped open by something with long claws). His grandpa’s last words were to find a home that he lived in when he was younger. You wouldn’t like this book if you do not have a logical mind. Follow Jacob as he ventures into a world unlike the one he’s used to.
--Kevin

Food, Girls, and Other Things I Can't Have by Allen Zadoff

Andrew Zansky is a kid with a lot of problems. One of his big problems is that he is fat and he is in high school. Andrew joins the football team to become popular. He thinks that if he becomes popular all his problems will go away. I like this book because it is funny. It made me laugh when he got embarrassed in front of everyone.
---Angel

The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell

This book is about a girl named Clara who lives in a big house with her mom. The house is owned by Mrs. Glendoveer, who dies of old age. Clara is not allowed to go outside or to school because her mom said it was not safe. One day the birds talk to her and say a name she has never heard before, which is Elliot. When Clara meets a girl named Daphene. Daphene helps Clara investigate the mystery of kidnapped children. In the process of uncovering the mystery she finds out something amazing about Elliot.

I liked this book because it was mysterious and had interesting parts. I also liked it because the birds talked.

---Arianna

Deviant by Adrian McKinty - Anthony S.

Deviant is about a boy named Danny Lopez who just moved into a small town in Colorado. Just as he moves in, a cat killer begins to steal cats and leaves their bodies in the open with their hearts cut out of them. Danny fears that his cat, Jeffrey, will get killed. Danny makes a plan to catch the killer. He puts his cat in his friend’s house and waits in the cold, cruel night. He follows the killer and confronts him but his plan takes an unexpected turn. I liked the book because it’s very exciting and mysterious. The reason I like this book is because it has action, mystery, and adventure. Read the book to find out the shocking truth.

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - Brianna

The book is about a girl named Lola Nolan. She wants to become a fashion designer. She designs her own outfits that she wears everyday. Lola is in high school, and her friend is a girl named Lindsey. One day the Bell twins, Cricket and Calliope, return to the neighborhood. The Bell twins and Lola have bad history so they are not friends anymore. The night that the twins move in, Cricket says hi to Lola through the window. The book goes on to tell about the relationship between the Bell twins and Lola.
I liked the book because the story pulled me in. I liked the characters in the book a lot. I would recommend this book to girls who like books that take place somewhere else. This book takes place in San Francisco which has a lot of Victorian houses and zigzag streets.

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness --Sierra

This is a sad story of a boy named Conor O’ Mally who lives in England. He is going through a very tough and sad life. For one, his parents are divorced. His dad lives in America with his new wife and children, and his mom is in the hospital with brain cancer. In the story there is a monster which comes to life out of a yew tree. Conor is not afraid of the monster but is curious about why the monster came. The monster came to tell him three stories and about what Conor needs to do when his mother dies. At the end of the story Conor does what he needs to do… speaks the truth. The only way to find out what the truth is is to read this sad and exciting tale about Conor O’ Mally. If I had to rank this book on a scale of 1 to 10 I would give it a ten because it is sad and dramatic. I really liked when Conor spoke the truth of his life because it was the whole meaning of the monster coming to life

Unwanteds by Lisa McMann--Angel V.

Every year in a place called Quill there is a purge to decide is you are a wanted or an unwanted. The wanteds go to a university but the unwanteds go to their “death”. The day of the purge two twins are separated. Aaron Stowe becomes a wanted but his brother, Alex becomes an unwanted. As Alex tries to contact his brother he risks his life and the secret of the unwanteds.

I liked this book because it is an adventurous and magical story. It made me think which one I would be “wanted” or “unwanted”.

---Angel

Reel Life Starring Us by Lisa Greenwald --Patricia

It’s about a girl named Dina who moved to a town named, Rockwood Hills. At the school they’re having a fiftieth anniversary gala. Dina gets paired up with a girl named Chelsea, to do a video about the life of a Rockwood Hills student, because they both started a month late. Chelsea has always been the most popular girl in school, but she started late because she had mono (a disease). In the beginning they’re just partners, but in the end they’re almost the best of friends.
I like it because it was a funny tale about how two people can start out as enemies, and end up as friends.

Well Gotta Go,
Patricia Pardo

Wonder Struck --Brian Selznick ----Anthony M.

Wonder Struck is about a boy named Ben who lives in Minnesota with a his uncle, aunt and his cousin. He is trying to find his dad in New York because his mom never told him who his dad was and now she can’t tell him because she died. The pictures in the book is based on a different story about a girl who lived long ago.

It was sad because he didn’t know who his Dad was. I wanted to find out if he was going to find his Dad. I was excited because he was finding clues that helped him get one step closer to finding his Dad.

Anthony Martinez

Spaceheadz Book # 3 – By Brianna C.

The book is about three aliens that come to Earth disguised as fifth graders and a hamster. The hamster, Major Fluffy, is the leader of the gang. They have to save Earth by collecting 3.14 million +1 brainwaves. They collect all of them. Earth is about to be saved thanks to Major Fluffy and his friends … or is it?

I liked it because it was funny. The aliens, their friends, and the secret agents made the book really funny. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes funny books


--Brianna

Bigger than a Bread Box

It’s about a girl named Rebecca whose dad lost his job, and they have to leave him because he had a fight with her mom. They went to live at her grandma’s house, where she found a bread box that grants wishes. The things she wishes for just appear into the bread box but these things belong to other people. It gets her into serious trouble. I like it because it is funny and mysterious.

-Alizé

Prince of Darkness: More Notes from a Totally Lame Vampire

Nigel is a popular young vampire with a mortal girlfriend and a normal life. But when a new kid, Jason, comes into town Nigel has a very bad feeling. Nigel suspects Jason isn’t a normal human. He’s faster and stronger. He’s soon getting the girls attention and humiliating Nigel at sports. Everyone likes Jason even though Nigel is better looking. Will Jason turn Nigel’s life totally lame? Find out more by reading this.
I liked this book because Nigel describes every part of his everyday life, but not really personal facts.

- Samantha

The Son of Neptune

Valerie said:
It was adventurous and it was exciting. I really liked it when it leaves you hanging off a cliff.

Marcos said:
My favorite part is when they were on a hill in San Francisco. They came upon different types of grain spirits that they slashed and the grain spirits turned into cereal. It was kind of intense.

Louie said:
I liked the book because it is about mythology. I also liked it because it is so entertaining. I liked the part when Hazel was swept away by a tornado and is ambushed by a bunch of grain spirits.

Andrea said:
I like the part in the book when Percy is in the jail cell with Frank and Hazel made all of the jewelery fly everywhere. It was awesome.

Uglies by Scott Westerfield---Samuel R.

The book is about a girl named Tally who wants to go to Pretty Town. Pretty Town is a place where people get operations that make you pretty then they go and live their dream lives in a place called Garbo Mansion. Tally escapes to go find her long time friend Paris who just moved in to Pretty Town. But then just as she’s about to leave she finds mysterious people named Shay and David who want to escape Pretty Town. Will Tally become pretty? Will she turn in Shay and David? It’s serious, mysterious and quite unusual. Scott Westerfield mixes fantasy and sci-fi in to one exciting, thrilling book that you will surely enjoy.

Killer Koalas from Outer Space by Andy Griffiths--Brianna

Read about bad Ideas and silly people. There are things like bloodsucking grannies and rocket-stealing ants. Then killer koalas from outer come to earth and rip off your face.

It was funny and silly

--Brianna

This Isn't What it Looks Like By Pseudonymous Bosch--Patricia

This book is about a girl named Cass who goes into a coma after she eats weird chocolate. It was time travel chocolate so she goes back to the past, but when she wakes up during a power outage she feels like she is in the past and the present at the same time. Through the rest of the book she "sees" people she met in the past.

Well, I don't want to say any more and ruin it so I'll tell you why I liked it. I liked it because some parts of the book will surprise you, and you won't want to stop reading.

---Patricia

2011-2012 Book Reviewers

Introducing this year's book reviewers:

We will miss you, 2010-2011 book reviewers!

The Trap

The Medusa Plot

39 Clues: The Medusa Plot--Tony

Dan and Amy receive a phone call from "Vesper One", a group of which they have no memory. They start receiving messages telling them to steal something very valuable. Now they are sucked into the challenges to save their lives and the lives of their friends.

This book is action packed, full of drama and addicting. Amy and Dan had to turn their backs against the law, because if they don't their friends will be killed. I liked this because Amy and Dan had to make hard decisions about helping the enemy in order to save their friends.

--Tony A.

Gingerbread Man Omar & Monserrat

Chime by Franny Billingsley

The book Chime is about a girl named Briony. She has a secret that killed her stepmother and mangled her little sister Rose’s mind. Eldric is the new boy in town who becomes friends with Briony. When he comes, he doesn’t believe that there is nothing wrong. Briony wants to get rid of her secret but she does not want to take the risk of being hanged because her secret is dangerous and she would be punished. Her sister Rose knows her secret because the old ones told her about it. The old ones are the spirits of people who are dead.

I think people will like this book because it is a wild story with a little bit of romance. This story is complicated which makes it more interesting to read. It will keep you focused.

--Gia

Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman --Kevin

Eon: Dragoneye Reborn is about a girl named Eona who is chosen to become a dragoneye apprentice. A dragoneye has the power of one of the twelve dragons of the Chinese cycle. In the world of dragoneyes, women are believed to have no power. To train to become a dragoneye, eona disguises herself as a boy. When Eona is sent through training the people who know her secret have no hope for her to win. The dragon must pick its next dragoneye from watching a ceremony in which twelve competitors perform complicated sword-fighting moves. What I really liked about the book is that it has a lot of action. It kept me reading well past midnight. I have to say, it is one of the best books ever written.

--Kevin

Hero by Mike Lupica --Justin

Hero is about Billy whose Dad dies flying his plane. Billy knew his Dad did not die because of a bad engine. He was killed and Billy had to find the killer.

This book wasn't that good because it did not have as much action as I expected.

--Justin

The Popularity Papers

This book reminds me of "Dairy of a Wimpy Kid." It is funny and has some pretty cool drawings. I recommend this book because it's mainly like a diary, but for girls. so boys, "Stay Out!"
Poor Julie, her friend Lydia is moving to London for six months. They both agree to have a lot of friends in their new homes. Julie is already friends with Della Dawn and Devon (The most popular kids in junior high). The book ends with Julie and her dads going to visit Lydia in London. So pack your bags because you will be taking a plane for this one. Now you have to read Popularity Papers Part 2 to find out more!
--- Celeste

The Adoration Of Jenna Fox

Jenna fox who is 17 years old, just woke up from a year long coma. She was in a bad car accident and doesn't remember anything. Her parents won't talk about what happen; all they do is let her watch home movies. More and more clues come up to what might of happened. What Jenna finds out is shocking!!! I really like this book with all the clues for you to figure out.
--- Kaitlyn

Small Persons with Wings by Ellen Booraem --Celeste

To People everywhere who have a small person hidden somewhere in your closet, go get them out and have them read this book!--well you can check it out even if you don't have a small person but you wont get the same reaction. It's really interesting and yes, I recommend it to all who are interested in mystical creatures.

Mellie Turpin is just an ordinary girl until she blurts out that she has a Fair-opps, I mean a small person--they hate to be called fairies. Anyway she brings Fidius to school and he leaves her because she betrays him. Years later she is still trying to find him.

Time to go. Until next time when I get my dirty little paws on another book! Bye!

Celeste

The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry--Jose

Ever read a book about orphans? James and the Giant Peach? The Series of Unfortunate Events? Harry Potter? The four Willoughby children are not orphans but wish they were like the baby left on their doorstep. They are old fashion and live in a thin house but when they discover that their parents want to get rid of them, that's when the adventure started.

If you like funny books read this one.

Jose

Meanicures by Catherine Clark ----Gia

Madison and her three best friends cannot get over how mean these 3 other girls are to other kids at school. Madison and her friends get back at the mean girls by doing to them what they did to other kids.

I liked it because my friends and I had a fight one time; I could relate to the story. Maybe other girls can relate to this book too.


---Gia

Invisible, I

My Weird School Miss Daisy is Crazy

What's Bugging Bailey Blecker? by Gail Donovan--Celeste

Eww! Bailey Blecker has lice. But no problem with a little tartar sauce and special shampoo it'll leave, maybe. Anyway, stop picking on her; you know the rest of the classroom has them too! The worst part is she lost her bird, best friend, clean head and her hair. Poor thing, but wait I'm not finished. Look on the bright side; she makes new friends; her birthday is coming soon; Her Aunt Jess is here.

If you read this book it will not only be 100% interesting but is FUN!

Well got to go Bye,
Celeste

Cryer's Cross

Shoo Fly Guy

Unwind by Neal Shusterman --Jose

Unwind is a pretty serious book. Unwind means that every part of your body is donated to kids who need it. The main characters are Connor, Risa and Lev. All of these kids are running away from their homes because they are going to be unwound. Risa is an orphan with musical skills but not enough to keep her from being unwound. Connor fights at school and with his parents, which is the reason they sign his order. Lev is a tithe, which means he was born to be unwound. They all meet and run from the cops until they turn 18.

What I liked about the book was how it changes from point of view from the three kids. The part I liked the most is that all the kids connect in some way but are really different. The idea of unwinding in the future is something I wouln’t like to face or even think about.

----Jose

Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer

Eighth Grade becomes a train wreck for Vladimir Tod. Middle school is bad enough for a vampire. How much more can Vlad take when a new teacher puts his secret in danger???

Heather Brewer blends mystery and comedy into one; but for Vlad it is a PAIN IN THE NECK!

--Catalina

Gone by Lisa McMann---Catalina

In Gone the final book in the Wake Trilogy; a big choice has to be made; something big hits; Janie, the main character is spun out of control. She has to choose her eyesight or the one she loves the most. It is a thrilling adventure with mystery, love and a little HOPE.

McMann has worked wonders in the Wake trilogy..

Only good dreams,
Catalina

Cryer's Cross By Lisa McMann--Caitlyn

Cryer's Cross is exciting and creepy. You can't wait to see what happens next. When you are reading it, it is like you can imagine the book in your head like it was TV. What I really liked in this book is how Kendall is trying to find out what the townspeople are hiding even if is can be risky!

Unwind by Neal Shusterman ---Tony

Unwind is an awesome book to read. It has adventures and runaway kids. It is called Unwind because when they unwind a kid that means they kill them but take their organs and other body parts from them. There are two kids that run away from being unwound; another one who got talked into running away with them. Its really about survival in the streets. If you people out there, like adventures and action, this is the book for you!


Anthony Arevalos

Cracker: the Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata --Justin

Cracker is a book about a dog named Cracker who needs to be given away because the apartment landlord has a rule against dogs and Cracker’s owner decided to give Cracker to fight in the Vietnam war as a tracking dog. She is paired with a soldier named Rick. Rick doesn’t believe Cracker will be a lot of help. But she proves him wrong. She sniffed out bombs and enemy soldiers.

I like it because it has a lot of action. I would recommend this to anyone who likes dogs or is interested in the Vietnam War or both!


----Justin

Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce--Celeste

Big Nate is very funny and crazy. If you read this like I did, you will surely burst out laughing. It's mainly about a boy named Nate. He is trying to fit into the popularity chain by acting like a bad boy. The funny part is he "thinks" he is friends with this cool kid. Whenever Nate tries to talk to him he says, "Hey my man what's up?". The cool kid punches him, kicks him, and humiliates him in front of all his friends. Nate's Dad is very geeky because he wants Nate to wear brown plaid pants. Weird Huh? Well if you want to read a comical book, I recommend this to you and everyone else.

---Celeste

Students Meet Lisa McMann author of Crier's Cross & Wake Trilogy

Tony--- Scepter of the Ancients

Scepter of the Ancient’s is a very good book. It’s about a girl named Stephanie, not long ago her uncle died. He left her a mansion, but also left her a new friend. He is a skeleton detective; he walks, talks and does magic. Since Stephanie is hanging out with him, she has some magical powers as well so she can fight evil. However she must hide these powers from her parents and the world. She and S.P. must find the Scepter of the Ancients (a weapon capable of destroying anyone or anything before the Faceless Ones steal it for themselves. No worries—she has bones on her side.

If you like adventures book this a book for you. The story dashes from one cliff hanger to the next.

Keven -- Scepter of the Ancients by Skulduggery Pleasant

Scepter of the Ancients is a fast-paced book that people will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end of. In it a young girl named Stephanie finds out that her uncle is dead. At the funeral, Stephanie sees a strange man in a tan coat that covers most of his face and the rest of his face is covered by huge sunglasses. The top of his head is covered by a hat. Stephanie finds out that the man isn’t a man at all; He was actually a talking, walking skeleton named Skulduggery Pleasant. Skulduggery is an Elemental wizard so he has powers that are element based. Neferian is an Adept wizard which means he has powers that are not based on elements. He has a hand that is completely skinned. His hand is magical. If it points at you will die an agonizing death. The rest of the book is about Skulduggery’s path to revenge.

Orange House by Paul Griffin---Nick A.

Orange houses is about Mik a girl with hearing aids; Jimmi whose fiancé and a child died and who’s a homeless veteran drug addict; and Fatima a illegal immigrant. All live in poor neighborhood. Mik’s mom has to work two jobs just to stay in their house. Jimmi finds Fatima in a park and introduces her to Mik. They become friends. So Fatima and Mik make this painting of the statue of liberty with wings.

This book was really sad all though they had good characters and it was kind of funny in parts. Clues at the top of the chapters make you want to keep reading. This book is also very realistic. I recommend this book to reader who like drama.

Cryer's Cross By Lisa McMann--Catalina

It all started out with the disappearance of Tiffany Quin and Nico and a desk from a school for delinquent boys. When a young girl Kendal Fletcher loses the one closest to her, everything goes insane. Only one question comes to mind over and over , “Is it a something or someone”. It’s a living nightmare as Kendal tries to figure answer this question. Her life is full of action , horror , suspense and mystery. Reality becomes her nightmare, she doesn’t know the difference between her OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) or the voices in her head. They know what’s coming but she doesn’t. She’s in danger that may lead to her death.

This book is amazing. It leaves you craving for more.
Every minute. Every second. Each day. You are on the edge.
Mystery, death and love fill all 240 amazing written pages. Lisa McMann works wonders in every single page.
---Catalina

Cryer's Cross by Lisa McMann---Mariah

Kendall Fletcher is wide awake in the middle of a nightmare. It all started when Tiffany Quin disappeared. Then her closest friend otherwise her boyfriend, Nico, disappears. The desk he sat in at school is the same one Tiffany sat in. She notices that there is a new scratching in his desk. When she runs her fingers over it she hears Nico’s voice. She can’t decide whether it’s her OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) or if there’s spirits. The voices take her on an adventure that she would never even think of.
Cryer’s Cross is a great book. But I do not advise reading this if you are under 4th grade. It is a very complicated book and it has some sophisticated parts in the book. I love the dialog and the way she gets you to believe one thing and then another thing. It’s like “oh my gosh” you saw it coming and then, it hits you out of nowhere. The context of the book is just amazing! Lisa McMann is a great writer with great ideas and it would be great if she did the Sequel.
---Mariah

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson

The book is serious and gripping. It is about a girl named Jenna fox. She was in a coma for a year and is recovering from it. Her parents are keeping secrets from her about her past and she doesn’t know why. Jenna dreams of her life and bit by bit gets of clues of her life, who she is and how she was before the accident begin to come out.

I like this book for the mysteries’ about Jenna. The book will make you never want to stop reading.


Samuel