Kadohata – Kira Kira
Reviewed by Jennie Yu, grade 6
Rating: Good!
This book is about a girl named Katie Takeshima, who deeply admires the spirit of her sister, Lynn. Lynn teaches Katie the “kira-kira”, the glitter in life. But then Lynn gets very ill and Katie uses Lynn’s “kira-kira” to hold on to hope. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. Anyone can lean how to hold on to hope in life when things get tough.
Hopkins – Crank
Reviewed by Becky Luxon, grade 12
Rating: Excellent!
Kristina started out her life as a perfect person. A good student, never in any trouble and a talented person. Then she gets involved with drugs (crank) and she calls herself “Bree”. The monster or crank takes over Kristina’s world and she has to fight to save her life. I enjoyed the book and I learned from it also. I got to see what a person’s life is like on drugs and how much a drug can control someone. It was scary to read this book and think that people actually live like that but it made me realize I never want to live that way.
Riordan – The Titan’s Curse
Reviewed by Jennie Yu, grade 6
Rating: Good!
This book is about Percy Jackson and his plight as he tries to save his friend Annabeth and stop the evil Titan lord Kronos from rising again. I would recommend this book because it is always fun to read about normal life with unrealistic twists and turns.
Riordan – The Last Olympian
Reviewed by Hannah Fiorella, grade 6
Rating: Excellent!
Kronos has come to his full strength and he and his army are ready to takeover Olympus. Percy and his fory half-blood friends have to stop Kronos before it is too late. I enjoyed this book because it shows a lot of bravery from the characters, a little romance and a whole lot more.
Hobbs – Anything but Ordinary
Reviewed by Becky Luxon, grade 12
Rating: Excellent!
Bernie and Winifred were always outcasts. They are proud that they are unique. Since they were 14 they’ve been inseparable. That changes when Winifred goes to college in California. Winifred changes and so does their relationship. It will never be the same. This books is good for people who are heading off to college or finishing up high school. It’s nice because it’s a real life situation, not just a fairy tale.
Lang – Immortal Coil
Reviewed by Colby Dayton, grade 9
Rating: Excellent!
A new android has been mysteriously destroyed, and the Enterprise is sent to investigate. Throughout his investigation, Data encounters killer androids, an immortal android maker and strangest of all, love. “Immortal Coil” is a great read, full of action, suspense, and a touch of romance. Any Trekkie will like it!
Sones – What My Girlfriend doesn’t know
Reviewed by Becky Luxon, grade 12
Rating: Excellent!
Robin was picked on his whole life. A popular girl Sophie falls for him. She loses her two best friends and she is picked on also. Then one night Robin wins it all. I love books about teens in high school because I can relate to them. The book just kept me wanting to know more and more.
Denning –Star by Star
Reviewed by Colby Dayton, grade 9
Rating: Excellent!
The Yuuzhan Vong have created a monster to hunt and kill Jedi. Anakin is to lead a Jedi strike force into enemy territory to stop the cloning of the Jedi killing creatures. But while their mission is in progress, the Yuuzhan Vong are moving on Coruscant. This book is splendidly written and kept my attention for hours. For fans of Star Wars or the New Jedi order or anyone looking for a good book to read.
Dessen – Someone Like You
Reviewed by Becky Luxon, grade 12
Rating: Excellent!
Holly and Scarlett have always been best friends. Scarlett’s boyfriend Mike got killed in a motorcycle accident and Scarlett finds out she’s pregnant. Holly and Scarlett have always been close, but Scarlett’s pregnancy will prove how close they really are. This was a good story. It was good to see Holly help her best friend through the hardest time in her life.
Published on August 22, 2011.
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