Excitement! The raffle winners have been chosen! We are contacting the winners this week, and we'll post all the names once we get in touch with them!
What a phenomenal summer for middle schoolers in Cambridge! You guys are amazing readers!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
The Moon and More by Sara Dessen
I expected a lot out of this book, but it wasn't as great as I hoped it would be. In this coming of age story, Emaline tries to figure out what she wants with her boyfriend, father, and life. She goes from being the perfect girl who got into Columbia, has an amazing boyfriend and friends to the girl who got into Columbia but can't go because her father is a really mean guy who lied about tuition, broke up with a jerk of a boyfriend who cheated on her after three years of commitment, friends who are struggling with their own romances before college, a ten year old half-brother who is great with real estate, and a summer fling that hopefully won't last (I know, that was a really long sentence). Overall, it's a fun quick read (400 pages does count as quick) with some romance but a lot about discovering who you are and how you affect the people around you.
Sarah Dessen did a good job with this book, but compared to her other books (Along for the Ride, This Lullaby, etc.) this one wasn't amazing.
-Mary
Sarah Dessen did a good job with this book, but compared to her other books (Along for the Ride, This Lullaby, etc.) this one wasn't amazing.
-Mary
What Else is New
I watched The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and was extremely disappointed. The movie didn't feature Luke, Isabelle, Alec, or Hodge as much as I thought it should have. Also, the scene where Valentine gets the Mortal Cup was completely off. So was the acting, which needed a bit more work. Lily Collins was fine but I didn't think she did a great job with the character. Jamie Campbell Bower was fantastic as Jace except he lacked the defensive side that Jace has, but I am guessing that was due to the script which wasn't that well thought out. Valentine did not look like Valentine. I wish Valentine wore a blonde wig or something but nope, he did not so he looked inaccurately portrayed. The casting could have been done a bit better because since they are going out for the long run, the characters need to stay looking young which doesn't seem like it's going to work out with the various ages of the actors.
Especially Alec who looks like he's thirty. Oh wait, the actor is twenty-eight! Could that be a concidnence?
Especially Alec who looks like he's thirty. Oh wait, the actor is twenty-eight! Could that be a concidnence?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels
Contains some spoilers:
So...Jace and Clary can finally be together! YAY! But it's really messed up at the same time because someone is controlling Jace after he died. The reason for that is because once a Shadowhunter is born, they are weak to strong demonic forces that want to control them. Since Jace died, the protections that he had no longer protected him. So Lilith, the mother of all demons, is controlling Jace and causing him to stay away from Clary. On top of all that, Simon is two timing (Maia and Isabelle) and is being sought after (but the hot Jordan protects him for some time). Turns out Lilith wants Simon to raise the horrible Sebastian from the dead and accomplishes just that after a bunch of stuff. Now Jace and Sebastian have this connection that makes them brothers, which is completely sickening. I just hope that Jace and Clary stay forever and together.
Sebastian must die! MUAHAHAHAHA *Sorry, I don't like Sebastian. He killed Max.*
So...Jace and Clary can finally be together! YAY! But it's really messed up at the same time because someone is controlling Jace after he died. The reason for that is because once a Shadowhunter is born, they are weak to strong demonic forces that want to control them. Since Jace died, the protections that he had no longer protected him. So Lilith, the mother of all demons, is controlling Jace and causing him to stay away from Clary. On top of all that, Simon is two timing (Maia and Isabelle) and is being sought after (but the hot Jordan protects him for some time). Turns out Lilith wants Simon to raise the horrible Sebastian from the dead and accomplishes just that after a bunch of stuff. Now Jace and Sebastian have this connection that makes them brothers, which is completely sickening. I just hope that Jace and Clary stay forever and together.
Sebastian must die! MUAHAHAHAHA *Sorry, I don't like Sebastian. He killed Max.*
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Lena Duchannes truly becomes devasted when her Uncle Macon dies trying to protect from her evil mother Safarine. And didn't to become a caster so she has to wait for her 17 birthday to choose again and her with Ethan Wate relationship degenerates and she has a new friend called John Breed who runsaway with her and Ethan tries to find her with the of his friend Link and Olivia and Lena's dark caster cousin. -Daryl
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Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
The main character is named Ethan Wate who falls in love with a caster (a witch) which is not possible because Ethan Wate is a mortal and she's a caster. When a caster is sixteen he or she choses if they want to be a dark or light caster but Lena Duchannes can't choose for herself because her family is cursed by what happened in the past. As the countdown to her birthday starts she starts falling hard for Ethan Wate but when her birthday comes she becomes a............ - Daryl
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
the story is about a girl name Ramona who is eight years old and she is going to third grade and she is having a hard time because she is at a new school with some kids that she doesn't like and kids she dose not know she is a little sad because her best friend Howie wasn't with her in her class. -Ania
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Horrible Histories: The Woeful Second World War by Terry Deary and Nick Baker
I know what you're thinking. IT'S A NON FICTION BOOK. I'M NOT READING IT. But this book is different. Most history books on WWII state the leaders, important battles, the basic timeline, etc. But as I said, this book is different. It includes things about what happened at the concentration camps. Gruesome things that not just the Germans did, but the Americans and British too. Heroic stories of animals. Myths and legends of things that went on during the war. Being one of the only non fiction books I enjoyed, if you want to hear about what ACTUALLY happened during the second world war, you should read this book! -David
Monday, August 19, 2013
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Nick is still heartbroken over being dumped by Tris, a beautiful but very dramatic and difficult person. So when he sees her at one of his performances, he randomly asks a girl to be his girlfriend for five minutes while Tris comes up to him with her model boyfriend. Norah, the girl he asks, agrees. The five minutes they agreed on stretch out into hours as they go around New York and fall in love with each other and music.
It's a predictable but sweet love story and a quick read. I definitely recommend this book and the movie! -Mary
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It's a predictable but sweet love story and a quick read. I definitely recommend this book and the movie! -Mary
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Thousand Words by Jennifer Brown
You know that saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, in this case it is. When Ashleigh's boyfriend spends his last summer in their town before he is off to college, Ashleigh decides to send him a picture. Not just any picture, a nude one. Before she knows it, she is charged with something that has to do with sexting and he is charged with distribution of child pornography. As Ashleigh struggles to adapt to a new life of being the biggest scandal and dealing with her father (superintendent) who is facing a lot of criticism because his daughter is a sexter, she meets Mack. I like Mack, he is like a big teddy bear except in human form. Ashleigh finds comfort in Mack as they spend their days doing community service. Mack is mysterious and Ashleigh is desperate for a new friend. But as her past keeps coming back at her, will their her chance at a new life happen? Read more to find out. -Mary
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Sometimes I wonder if should hate Cassandra Clare because of all the heartache she puts me through. When you are a fanatic reader like me, you begin to have a certain addiction for a lot of books. Especially when the two people (Clary and Jace) you want shipped together cannot because it's incest (which isn't illegal, but it's slightly gross). Anyway, I just finished the third book of the series and I just realized that the series is not called "Mortal Instruments" but "The Mortal Instruments." I apologize for any confusion there. Other than that, the third book of this series is a mix of the first and second. There is romance, action, a lot more magic, but in this case the story is a lot more about trust. Like, do you trust your father, the man you spent most of your childhood with? Or do you trust a best friend who is a different creature? Or can you trust a werewolf and vampires and Fair Folk and warlocks? I think this book is deeper than the others and holds more meaning to what it means to be a Shadowhunter. Nevertheless, I hope that Jace and Clary don't let their feelings get in the way of their duty to the world.
Just a prediction for the next book: I think the real Jonathon is going to come back and destroy the world. -Mary
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Just a prediction for the next book: I think the real Jonathon is going to come back and destroy the world. -Mary
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Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
I previously wrote a long response on the first book in the series, City of Bones, which was filled with mixed reviews. However, the story is getting better. The second book has a lot more action and you get to see Clary participate more in the Shadow World. Not only that, but some interesting stuff happens between Clary, Simon, and Jace. Nevertheless, this book lacks the romance it had in the first book where Clary and Jace had a thing going on until (SPOILER) they found out they were related. Bummer. I would write more but that would spoil the entire book and possibly the series. All I can say is that this book has a lot more creatures, demons, and action then the first. -Mary
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Spin It Like That by Chandra Sparks Taylor
it s about this girl name jasmine she has a love for music .she is also very talented but her parents doesn t approve her hobby.she got her self a record deal .she got tired of her parents and decided to move out ,and her boyfriend triple T .but later on she finds out that he was cheating on her with her best friend Loretta .which had a boob job because she didn t like her apperance.her brother got shot by ron wchich had a grudge for almost 20 years,because jasmine s dad was in the music industry and drop out because his wife was pregnant bu t by ron and didn t want to give him the child because they thought he was crazy.so ron kill his own son with out even knowing .but when he did it was too late because he got arrested. it was hard for jasmine to get over his death and it affect her life a lot .but by the end of she had her parents support and everything went well - Irma
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Shrink To Fit by Dona Sarker
Leah is a basketball player and a very good player but every one thinks she is fat even her mom and her best friend jay .she like him but he doesn t know.her mom Victoria wants her to do a modeling thing and she will have to lose some weigh .but something unexpected happen she lose to much and her mom thinks she has anorexia which is true.she had never lost a game in her life but she did because she hadn t been eating .her mom wanted her to see a doctor but she doesn t want .she even takes pill to make her lose weigh ,her friend shazan who also took the pill had 2 hearts attack and didin t make it in the other one .when she heard this she was sad and could not believe it .and she decided that it was time for her to take care of herself.and she begin to regain herself again. - Irma
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An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Shall I need not say more than what I already have? John Green is awesome. I think everyone who is anyone knows that. However, when I read this book I was extremely happy because he didn't do that weird thing:
me: i like carrots
boy: so do i.
me: we should buy carrots
I like that style, but when it's just a novel and the characters are somewhat normal, the dialogue should stay standard. Anyway, this book is about a guy named Colin who only dates Katherines (creepy, huh?) and is trying to overcome his latest breakup with the 19th (SPOILER: also first) Katherine. This leads him to go on a road trip with his Muslim bud (WHO IS AMAZING AND WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH SO HARD ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEES) and end up in the middle of no where. If I say more, I'll spoil a great story. So, I will not type anymore but only tell you this: READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK. :)
-Mary
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me: i like carrots
boy: so do i.
me: we should buy carrots
I like that style, but when it's just a novel and the characters are somewhat normal, the dialogue should stay standard. Anyway, this book is about a guy named Colin who only dates Katherines (creepy, huh?) and is trying to overcome his latest breakup with the 19th (SPOILER: also first) Katherine. This leads him to go on a road trip with his Muslim bud (WHO IS AMAZING AND WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH SO HARD ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEES) and end up in the middle of no where. If I say more, I'll spoil a great story. So, I will not type anymore but only tell you this: READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK. :)
-Mary
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Mortal Instruments: The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
I'm not sure whether or not I like this book or hate it. To me, it's an original story with unoriginal ideas that were altered. In my personal opinion, I felt like I was reading a rip off of the Harry Potter series. Why you may ask? Well, for starters, the Mortal Instruments. These instruments are three objects that are powerful and I clearly remember that there were three objects from the Deathly Hollows that were also considered powerful. Then the invisibility which seems a bit too unrealistic and too much like the invisibility cloak. Three strange kids, one girl, two boys, invisible. Sound familiar? Then the antagonist is named Valentine (for me, too similar to Voldemort). Then you have your Institute (Hogwarts) and a country hidden from people with the use of glamour (a.k.a. Mist from Percy Jackson and also the fact that people couldn't see Hogwarts or Hogsmede). There is also the name calling of humans. In this book it' ;s mundanes, in HP it's muggles. You also have your demons where you have to fight off and kill (Supernatural) and the vampires vs. werewolf wars (Twilight). Not only that, but a bird (like Fawkes except Hugin is a bad bird) that has ties with Hodge who is basically the Dumbledore of the Institute, except Hodge is a jerk. Then there is Luke who is sort of like Snape because of how Snape betrayed Voldy, similar to the way Luke betrayed Valentine. You also have your Circle which is equivalent to your average Death Eater. I may be forgetting some other stuff, but I can't remember much more.
Like I said previously, I sort of like this book despite all the rip offs. The idea of combining worlds together is sort of ingenious, but I wish Clare wrote it in a more original way. For starters, she could have picked a better name for the main character, Clary. It may just be me, but Clary sounds a lot like Harry. Not only that but the characters were total rip offs (yay, I remembered!). Clary is a red head, who doesn't follow directions, and is short tempered. Who may that be? Ginny Weasly. Then Jace who looks like Draco and acts like him in a more loving way. Then you have Alec who has black hair who might be Harry, but I'm not sure on that one. But if she did change them in a way where they were totally unrecognizable as Harry Potter characters and a lot more like fresh beings, I would totally love the book. But for now, I am not liking it.
However, I do plan on reading the rest of the series because I want to know what happens to them and if the books do get a lot more original.
-Mary
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Like I said previously, I sort of like this book despite all the rip offs. The idea of combining worlds together is sort of ingenious, but I wish Clare wrote it in a more original way. For starters, she could have picked a better name for the main character, Clary. It may just be me, but Clary sounds a lot like Harry. Not only that but the characters were total rip offs (yay, I remembered!). Clary is a red head, who doesn't follow directions, and is short tempered. Who may that be? Ginny Weasly. Then Jace who looks like Draco and acts like him in a more loving way. Then you have Alec who has black hair who might be Harry, but I'm not sure on that one. But if she did change them in a way where they were totally unrecognizable as Harry Potter characters and a lot more like fresh beings, I would totally love the book. But for now, I am not liking it.
However, I do plan on reading the rest of the series because I want to know what happens to them and if the books do get a lot more original.
-Mary
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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Long time no post (work and summer school take up a lot of time). Anyway, I ordered a bunch of books and I will be writing about them all (since I've finished most of them).
One of the fabulous books that I bought happened to be Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. In all honesty, I always had a strange longing to read this book since everyone wouldn't shut up about how good it was. I want to thank all those people for giving rave reviews because Thirteen Reasons Why deserves just that: a rave review.
This book is about a girl, Hannah, who commits suicide and decides to tell her story through cassettes. She makes seven tapes, and addresses them to thirteen different people who are supposed to pass the tapes to the next person who is addressed after them. The story is narrated by the ninth person on the tapes, Clay, who happens to be the average smart, to-good-to-be-true type of person.
I personally loved Clay because when Hannah said something that was befuddling, Clay would clarify. Not only would he help me understand Hannah's story, but he wasn't one of the people who did anything wrong (in my opinion). Clay is a great character and he really makes the story real. To him, Hannah wasn't an imperfect slut (even though she was rumored to be one) she was a girl who he wanted and would never get. It's a love story, a suicide note, and a bunch of other stuff crafted into this really good book.
In other words, CLAY IS AMAZING AND YOU SHOULD TOTALLY READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE JAY ASHER REALLY GETS THE CHARACTERS RIGHT AND TELLS HANNAH'S STORY AMAZINGLY AND THE BOOK IS REALLY GOOD AND WILL MAKE YOU FEEL ALL SORTS OF THINGS!!!!
I probably should have started with that and ended with that ^.
-Mary
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One of the fabulous books that I bought happened to be Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. In all honesty, I always had a strange longing to read this book since everyone wouldn't shut up about how good it was. I want to thank all those people for giving rave reviews because Thirteen Reasons Why deserves just that: a rave review.
This book is about a girl, Hannah, who commits suicide and decides to tell her story through cassettes. She makes seven tapes, and addresses them to thirteen different people who are supposed to pass the tapes to the next person who is addressed after them. The story is narrated by the ninth person on the tapes, Clay, who happens to be the average smart, to-good-to-be-true type of person.
I personally loved Clay because when Hannah said something that was befuddling, Clay would clarify. Not only would he help me understand Hannah's story, but he wasn't one of the people who did anything wrong (in my opinion). Clay is a great character and he really makes the story real. To him, Hannah wasn't an imperfect slut (even though she was rumored to be one) she was a girl who he wanted and would never get. It's a love story, a suicide note, and a bunch of other stuff crafted into this really good book.
In other words, CLAY IS AMAZING AND YOU SHOULD TOTALLY READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE JAY ASHER REALLY GETS THE CHARACTERS RIGHT AND TELLS HANNAH'S STORY AMAZINGLY AND THE BOOK IS REALLY GOOD AND WILL MAKE YOU FEEL ALL SORTS OF THINGS!!!!
I probably should have started with that and ended with that ^.
-Mary
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the princess and the pauper by kate brian
Carina is an European princess. she live in Vineland with her parents ,actually her mom because her dad is never there .she is going to America for the first time and she is very excited because she met this guy on-line name Ribbit and she will do anything to to go to the concert .her best friend Ingrid is also going with her.Ribbit thinks she is a normal girl not a princess but to meet him she has to find a way to get rid of froken Kilroy who they usually call killjoy.there is this guy name Markus .she doesn t like him but he is all over her .this trip will be a good time for her to get away from him.
Finally the day had arrived ,her stop will be at this school(Rosewood),which her grandmother attend back in the 1940s.she gave a speech which she tough was ridiculous but every one love it and clapped for her.she tough there was no way she could go to the concert .but something unexpected happen she met a girl name Julia who look exactly like her.they gonna pay her to be Carina for one night so that she can go to the concert .and Julia could use the money because her mom have not yet pay their rent.so she decided to do it without telling her mom.the night had come Carina went to the concert she met Ribbit but it was nothing like she expected and before long she was on a bus going somewhere.Julia id what she was suppose to do but one thing Markus they went some place down town and suddenly they fall in love .soon everyone know about it and she had to go to vineland .how could this happen good thing she left a letter to her mom.
Carina on the other hand had a hard time finding a way to get back in town .but she met a guy and her gave her a ride to Julia s house . Julia had to confront Carina s parents .Carina s dad didn t recognize he4r but hr mom did she was about too have a discussion with her at that moment Carina and Julia s mom arrived.they explain everything .Carina talk to her parents about her feelings Carina s mom likes Julia s mom hat and hired her to be the official hat designer for the family.everything went well .Julia went to college and she sees someone she thought she will never see again Markus .he was checking out the school.his dad finally let him study what he loves .Markus AND Julia had each other trough and all their dreams had come true.Carina went to being a princes again and she was happy this time
-Irma
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Finally the day had arrived ,her stop will be at this school(Rosewood),which her grandmother attend back in the 1940s.she gave a speech which she tough was ridiculous but every one love it and clapped for her.she tough there was no way she could go to the concert .but something unexpected happen she met a girl name Julia who look exactly like her.they gonna pay her to be Carina for one night so that she can go to the concert .and Julia could use the money because her mom have not yet pay their rent.so she decided to do it without telling her mom.the night had come Carina went to the concert she met Ribbit but it was nothing like she expected and before long she was on a bus going somewhere.Julia id what she was suppose to do but one thing Markus they went some place down town and suddenly they fall in love .soon everyone know about it and she had to go to vineland .how could this happen good thing she left a letter to her mom.
Carina on the other hand had a hard time finding a way to get back in town .but she met a guy and her gave her a ride to Julia s house . Julia had to confront Carina s parents .Carina s dad didn t recognize he4r but hr mom did she was about too have a discussion with her at that moment Carina and Julia s mom arrived.they explain everything .Carina talk to her parents about her feelings Carina s mom likes Julia s mom hat and hired her to be the official hat designer for the family.everything went well .Julia went to college and she sees someone she thought she will never see again Markus .he was checking out the school.his dad finally let him study what he loves .Markus AND Julia had each other trough and all their dreams had come true.Carina went to being a princes again and she was happy this time
-Irma
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
I liked the part when bella moved in with her father because of her mothers remarrige. when she went to a new school and she met some guy and started skipping school.one day she skipped school and got sick edwered came to help her and tack her to the school nurse.
-Eden
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hush hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nora Grey is a sophomore student living in Maine. Her life is not good until she is seated next to mysteriously very nice senior Patch in biology class, who has currently failed biology several times before .
-Eden
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my life next door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
the part i liked was when a girl met the people who lives new next door and she fell in love and she started babysitting the kids just to see the boy and the baby was use to being carried on one side and she would pull on the bathing suit.
-Eden
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The Three Thieves: The Captive Prince by Scott Chantler
Dessa, Topper, and Fisk are on the move again. On their way to who knows where, Dessa finds a boy, tied up. She rescues him, just out of the goodness in her heart, and runs away from his captors. Running through the woods, Dessa tries to lose the kidnappers. But then she falls. She and the boy are trapped. The kidnappers loom over them. Will they escape these kidnappers? Will she ever find her brother? These are the questions Dessa is thinking, as she notices a big figure behind the kidnappers. Read this book to find out the rest!
-David
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Little Brother, By Cory Doctorow
Marcus is an expert in computers, from hacking to outsmarting the school's security systems. However, when there's a large terrorist attack on San Francisco, Marcus and his friends get kidnapped by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). When he gets released, he swears revenge...
This book was very good, and I was practically glued to it.
- Miles
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- Miles
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Friday, August 9, 2013
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
this book is about twins who learn about magic in fun and exiting ways (they almost die) - Aviva
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Thursday, August 8, 2013
The Three Thieves: Tower of Treasure by Scott Chantler
Dessa grew up in a traveling circus. She was the acrobat, the nimple one. Throughout her life, she was poor, and now is the worst of times. There is only one thing left to do for her. One night, Dessa, Topper, who claims he's the world's greatest thief, and Fisk, a really big and strong guy tries to rob someone. The Queen. Will Dessa be able to accomplish this feat? Will she ever find her missing brother? Read the first graphic novel of The Three Thieves to find out! - David
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The Three Thieves: The Sign of the Black Rock by Scott Chantler
Escaped from a death to the gallows, Dessa, Topper, and Fisk are now on the run. The Queen's Dragons are now looking for them, the most fierce, battle worthy, and cunning knights in the kingdom. On their journey, they come across a inn. Unfortunately, they could easily be caught there, with the many travelers residing there at the moment. Sneaking into the stable, they try to make the best of it. But after a while the door creaks open. "Who's there?!" Has the Queen's Dragons finally come to take them away? Will they be able to escape the Black Rock Inn? Find out in this tale of twists, excitement and more! - David
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Monday, August 5, 2013
Bridge to Terabithia by Katerine Patterson
Bridge to Terabithia is about two kids that make an imagenary kingdom called terabithia. There are magical creatures that they made up. but one day the bridge that they made gets covered with water and breacks so they can't get over and the girl dies trying to get over. The boy gets mad and spills the paint in the water that she gave him. - Percilla
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Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach
Hero finds out that in her house is a missing diamond, from a 500 year old necklace. Hero and her new friend Danny start trying to uncover the mystery of this diamond, while so they thing that they know who the real Shakespeare is. - Anusha
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Dave Barry's Greatest Hits by Dave Barry
Dave Barry is a newspaper columnist for the Miami Herald. He writes columns spanning a wide range of topics. Although the book is a little dated (it's from the 1980's), I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this book, so I would recommend it for anyone looking for a laugh. - Miles
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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Brian's parents are divorced. He takes a plane to visit his father, the pilot and him exchanging no words. But on the trip the pilot's heartbeat starts to go rugged. The pilot has had a heart attack. Brian is now terrified. He knows if he doesn't get this plane down safely, it's his doomed. He calls the airport. Nothing. He calls again. Still nothing. The plane is slowly running out of fuel, and Brian is trapped inside, miles above the ground. Will Brian be able to find help? Will he survive the final minutes left of the plane? Read on to find out! - David
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Friday, August 2, 2013
Loser by Jerry Spinelli
The book loser is about a child named Zinkoff. Zinkoff is in kindergarden and gets into a lot of trouble. Then the book goes on to 1st grade and he gets a new bike that he rides every where. this book goes till 6th grade. In 6th grade Zinkoff heres that a little girl was missing so he tryed to look for the girl. This girl is found an hour after the search team goes and looks for her still. Also it is snowing out so a plow found him when he was in an alley under the snow.
-Percilla
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Batboy By Mike Lupica
Batboy is a book about a 14-year-old kid, Brian who is a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers Baseball team. He sends a letter to them asking to be the batboy. They accept! He soon spends every day shining shoes collecting broken bats and constantly trying to get his favorite athlete Hank Bishop a great athlete who was suspended twice from baseball for taking steroids.
Soon Brian Starts to think that Hank is trying to work him breaking bats every day rubbing his shoes in dirt and worst of all falling in love with Brains mom: Taking her time away from him.
I would recommend this book to kids ages 8-14 mostly boys who like baseball and realistic fiction I would recommend most mike Lupica books if you like this great book.
-Cole
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Soon Brian Starts to think that Hank is trying to work him breaking bats every day rubbing his shoes in dirt and worst of all falling in love with Brains mom: Taking her time away from him.
I would recommend this book to kids ages 8-14 mostly boys who like baseball and realistic fiction I would recommend most mike Lupica books if you like this great book.
-Cole
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Garfield Jim Davis
Garfield is a graphic novel about a cat. Funny.
-Solomon
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-Solomon
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a twist of all the legends and stories of Greek mythology. It is also the start of the fascinating series. At first I myself wasn't sure of whether I would really like the series but my brother told me about how much he loved it and after watching the movie I thought the book wouldn't be so bad either. This is how I gained the love of Greek mythology. After reading this book I was attracted to the others in the series and found a great passion of mythology/fantasy reading. This was one of the greatest books I have ever read, I give this book a 5/5 star rating and highly recommend it to all of you mythology lovers out there.
-Liz
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-Liz
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Long Shot by mike Lupica
Long Shot is about a boy named Pedro who runs for class president against the most popular kid in school: Ned. The best athlete, school worker, and the most humorous. Soon Ned who always made Pedro look good in basketball sets him up. Throwing passes inches too low, playing point guard to guard Pedro and steal his position as Point guard. Soon Pedro goes from Second best on the team to benchwarmer. Who will win the battle of popularity and will the friendship be ever changed.
If you like books with lessons you will like this book Because of a big turnaround at the also sports fans this is the book for you Pedro plays basketball and gets his job back. How? Read to find out.
I’d recommend this book for boy’s ages 8-14. Read Long Shot and your eyes will be glued to the book for at least three days.
-Cole
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If you like books with lessons you will like this book Because of a big turnaround at the also sports fans this is the book for you Pedro plays basketball and gets his job back. How? Read to find out.
I’d recommend this book for boy’s ages 8-14. Read Long Shot and your eyes will be glued to the book for at least three days.
-Cole
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