A new student review of Daylight Saving

JesusFreak posted a new student review of Daylight Saving . See the full review.

I figured that since this book was under three-hundred pages, I’d be able to finish it quickly.  I was wrong.  It went on and on, and I didn’t want to read it in the least.  The main character, Daniel, did not interest me at all.  The book didn’t get any better until the last few chapters, and even then it was boring.  I normally like thriller/suspense novels, but this was a snore.

A new student review of Zebra Forest by Adina Rishe Gewirtz

underwood_bcl posted a new student review of Zebra Forest by Adina Rishe Gewirtz. See the full review.

I liked the book and was amazed to find out the author, Adina Gewirtz, has five children. I think it would be hard to be a writer with that many children.  The characters were believable even though they had very different points of view.  There was adventure but not the kind of adventure that makes you want to keep reading until the book is finished.  The adventure is more inside each character as they deal with the issues of forgiveness and what it means to be a family.  It is a good book to read slowly and with a lot to think about as you go.

 

A new student review of Salvation

EmilyFredricks posted a new student review of Salvation . See the full review.

This book is broken into three different books and I would have much rather the book was just done after the first book. After that first book was done, I didn't like what happened after that. After the book ended all it did was describe what happened to Maya in her early life and I didn't want to read it. I thought that if it had ended after the first book, it would have been a lot better and would have gotten a 5 out of 5 stars from me. Over all I liked the first book within salvation but after that I wished I could just be done with the book. I didn't like the last two books.

A new student review of Wild Boy

nowhereman posted a new student review of Wild Boy . See the full review.

Wild boy by Rob Lloyd Jones was a perfect mix of action and adventure. I loved it from the very first sentence. Wild boy reminded me of a mix of Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes.  I also loved the setting in Victorian London and how the author described it in great detail.  Another thing that I liked about this book was that the author did an excellent job of developing the characters so that I felt sorry for Wild Boy and his predictement. If you like Sherlock Holmes on a level that's easier to understand,  than you'll realy enjoy this book. I recommend Wild Boy for people 10 and up.

A new student review of Zebra Forest

underwood_bcl posted a new student review of Zebra Forest . See the full review.

I liked the book and was amazed to find out the author, Adina Gewirtz, has five children. I think it would be hard to be a writer with that many children.  The characters were believable even though they had very different points of few.  There was adventure but not the kind of adventure that makes you want to keep reading until the book is finished.  The adventure is more inside each character as they deal with the issues of forgiveness and what it means to be a family.  It is a good book to read slowly and with a lot to think about as you go. 

A new student review of The Red Blazer Girls: The Secret Cellar

Anjel posted a new student review of The Red Blazer Girls: The Secret Cellar . See the full review.

I liked this book a lot. I really enjoyed Sophie's character. She was really funny. There was not as much action in this book as in Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys mysteries, but it was still good. I recommend reading the first three Blazer girls books before this one because it would give you a better sense of the characters' histories.

A new student review of Cherry Money Baby

dancechicka posted a new student review of Cherry Money Baby . See the full review.

Okay, before we start, I have a confession to make—I completely, wholly, utterly judged this book by its title.  I know, I know, I am without shame.  But seriously, when I saw that sassy title--Cherry Money Baby—I knew that I had to give it a shot. And it lived up to the title.  I loved Cherry--she’s foul-mouthed, harsh, unrelenting, and tell-you-like-it-is—and I loved her for that.  Being a small-town girl myself, I could really connect with her.  I understand how small towns can sometimes be—sheltered, biased, yet with a sense of community and strength.  Cusick’s writing was honest and in-your-face.  What really impressed me was his dialogue.  Some writers tend to “overwrite” dialogue—making it sound too formal and structured.  Cusick kept it to-the-point and broken up, so that I felt like this novel really was happening right in front of my eyes.  His vocabulary was colorful and vibrant.  The book was slightly dull at the beginning and at some parts in the middle, but only for a chapter or so.  I really recommend this book for anyone who is interested in a modern novel with a small town twist!

                “The wheel spun free of Cherry’s hands.  Weightless silence.  Then the passenger’s side smashed into the concrete divider.”

                I would recommend this book for ages sixteen and up, for profanity, sexual references, and the use of drugs and alcohol.

                So, will Cherry decide to stay in her simple life….or will she jump into the life of Ardelia Deen feet-first?  Read Cherry Money Baby to find your answer!

A new student review of Reunited

Peace8747 posted a new student review of Reunited . See the full review.

I liked Reunited a lot. It was a really good book and I enjoyed it.

A new student review of Burning

VBat posted a new student review of Burning . See the full review.

Burning is a light read with deep meaning. It explores the many nuances of love and belonging through various situations and perspectives, while entertaining the reader. 

My favorite part of Burning was Lala's cultural background. In order to understand Lala's emotions, the reader must adapt their mindset to accept her family's male-dominated society and traditions. While these customs are foreign to many readers and seem very backwards in modern times, they are important to Lala as a character. A book's job is partly to expand the mind and worldview of the reader, and in this aspect the book is certainly a success.

While the symbolic nature of Lala's sexual rebellion gave the reader insight into her thoughts, I felt that it was overdone and detracted from other important parts of the book. Some of the scenes felt forced, as if the book hoped to attract teen readers by including mature subject matter. I would have prefered to see Lala find her own worth without any involvement from the males in her life.

All in all, Burning told a meaningful coming-of-age story, but occaisionally tried a little too hard to interest teen readers. I would recommend it to mature teen girls who enjoy romance and realistic fiction. 

A new student review of Star Path

scifiguy posted a new student review of Star Path . See the full review.

Star Path is very exhilirating and action-packed. I enjoyed this book a lot.