Bunheads, Sophie Flack
Rated: Excellent!
Reviewed by: Brooke, Grade 10
Review: The book follows dancer Hannah Ward and her exclusive life at the Manhattan Ballet company. After she meets a musician named Jacob Cohen, Hannah must decide if she should continue to dedicate her life to dance or to venture out into the world and try to do something new. I enjoyed this book very much. Since I’m a dancer, it was easy to relate to and interesting to hear the truth about a ballerina’s life. I liked how in the end it was bittersweet. Hannah made the right decision. This book kept me on my toes and it was so good that I finished it in a day. This book is perfect for dancers as well as anyone who likes to read about competition. The author really opens the reader’s eyes to reveal the hard work and dedication it takes.
Mojo, Tim Tharp
Rating: Excellent!
Reviewed by: Nina, Grade 7
Review: Dylan Jones is a typical high school kid who desperately wants fame, pizazz, and mojo. He sees his opportunity when a beautiful rich girl disappears around Dylan discovers Hector Menanado’s body in a dumpster. Audrey and Dylan begin sleuthing and eventually discover something sinister. I enjoyed it because I thought all the characters were very interesting and unique. Also, Mojo is the perfect blend of suspense, comedy, and never expecting what happens next. It is a thrilling book and there is no other book like it. Also, the ending is original and nobody would expect it.
Annexed, Sharon Dogar
Rated: Excellent!
Reviewed by: Korinne, Grade 7
Review: The book is about Peter Van Pels stuck in an annex during WWII. He starts to love Anne Frank. It tells a lot about the war. I would recommend this because it is entertaining and very enjoyable. They won’t be able to put it down.
Anything but Ordinary, Lara Avery
Rated: Excellent!
Reviewed by: Jocelyn, Grade 8
Review: A girl named Bryce struggles with life after a 5 year coma. She tries so hard to be herself then a terrible thing comes upon Bryce…death. I enjoyed it because you get so attached to the characters that you want to know what happens to them after Bryce’s death. I recommend this book because it teaches you that someday all you have will be gone so you can never be too generous.
Published on July 5, 2013.
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