Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

i have read this book before but i forgot most of it so i read it again. the 3rd one in the Hunger Games series, its really good, kind of sad, but mostly just awesome. they are trying to overthrow the Capitol. since its the hunger games series, lots of people die :( but altogether its really good.

- Lila, 7th grade, Amigos School

The Unwanteds book 6: Island of Graves, by Lisa McMann

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?

I think that everyone in 3rd grade and above should read this book, but before you read it, read the other 5 books! (In the correct order!) It is a very good book, and I really liked reading it, but I can't tell you anything about it because then it would give away, like, what happens in the entire series.

- Monique, 6th grade, Rindge Ave Upper School

The Death Cure by James Dashner

The Death Cure is the third and final book of the Maze Runner Trilogy. It follows the story of sixteen-year-old Thomas, who struggles to escape from a group called WICKED in a dystopian society.

This book and the whole Maze Runner trilogy is absolutely AMAZING. I cannot express in words how much I enjoyed this series. Unlike some other dystopian novels, The Maze Runner books were intriguing and easy to follow, and I was able to relate to the characters (which is not the case in most other dystopian YA novels.) I found it impossible to get bored with the books, because every time it seemed like things were slowing down and getting less exciting, the story would take a sharp, unexpected turn that would have me itching to read more. Some parts of the Maze Runner novels had me laughing hysterically, others made me sob. Sometimes, I was so scared for what would happen next that I would have to put the book down and take a few deep breaths before resuming. James Dashner has the extraordinary ability to pack a single book with so much action, and yet so much emotion at the same time. Many books I had previously read, especially dystopian books, didn't elaborate much on the characters and I found it difficult to know what the characters were thinking and feeling. That NEVER happened while I was reading the Maze Runner series. There is truly something special and unique about the series that I will never forget. The Maze Runner (the first book) actually might be one of the best books I have ever read. I would give this series 6/5 stars (:P), and for anyone who hasn't read it yet, please please please give it a try. You won't regret it, trust me!!!!!!
--8th grade

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

This book is about someone named Montag. Montag is a fireman so, he burns down books and the houses they are in according to firemen in this book. But, he soon realizes what he is doing is not right after meeting and talking to a few people. He decides to stop burning books and wants this to come to a stop. Some big events happen while he is trying to stop this nonsense. You should read this book to find out.

--6th grade

The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins

I liked the Hunger Games because Suzanne Collins because you could NEVER put it down. It was like fully action packed never ending book of future reality. Ok maybe not reality but it was really cool and I recommend this book for 9+ but anyone could read it.

- Alaan, 6th grade, Putnam Ave Upper School

The Elite by Kiera Cass

The Elite by Kiera Cass is the second book in The Selection series. There are five books in the series, and each is worth reading. This is my second time reading The Elite, and I again enjoyed it very much. Its about a girl named America Singer who faces obstacles and challenges throughout a competition called the Selection. She is unsure of what she wants, and this book does an amazing job of putting her feeling, trials and triumphs into words that are very easy to vizualize. This book should be read by any girl from fifth grade to eighth grade who loves strong characters, distopian fiction, romance and friendship.

-Isabella, 7th Grade, Amigos

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

This is the second book in the Maze Runner series by James Dashner. It's amazing, and I have to say that it's just as good as the first book (The Maze Runner). Usually I think the first book is the best, but The Scorch Trials was able to grab my attention just as good as the first book could. I could not put this down! Be sure to read The Scorch Trials after reading The Maze Runner!!!

8th grade

What the librarian is reading!

Hi US Readers!

Wow, you all are on fire! I'm loving reading all your posts and hearing about what you are reading and doing this summer.  Here are some of the books I've been enjoying recently - check them out at your local branch!

All We Can Do is Wait by Richard Lawson

Five teens meet in a hospital waiting room following a disaster in which their loved ones were involved. As you read more of each backstory, surprise twists are revealed! If you like suspenseful, riveting realistic fiction, this one is for you! A bonus is that it takes place in Boston.








Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Jerome is dead. He is a ghost, and the only person who can see him is the daughter of the person who shot him. As his story unfolds, so does the story of Emmett Till, a 14-year old boy who was killed in 1955 for the color of his skin. Will Jerome find peace? Will his family get justice?










The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

This dystopian book is unlike any other you've read. A teenage boy is near death as he attempts to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness. Then he finds a makeshift "family" of other First Nations people who are also fleeing from the government who would have their bodies harvested for their ability to dream. Super creepy and action-packed!








Clara - Librarian @ the O'Neill Branch in North Cambridge

Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?

TOTALLY. I absolutely LOVED this book and series(The Darkest Minds) in general. It was a refreshing read and was very unique from the stereotypical fantasy story, even though it did remind about another series the Young Elites by: Marie Lu (btw the Darkest Minds series came out earlier). This has got to be one of my favorite books by far.

8th grade

Four by Veronica Roth

If you could ask the author/illustrator of this book one question, what would it be?

I would ask the author, Veronica Roth, if it was harder to write in Four/Tobias's perspective in the book Four, or in Tris's perspective in Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant.

Anais, 7th grade, Amigos School