A new student review of Stryker

davimcka posted a new student review of Stryker . See the full review.

Have you ever wondered how death affects someone’s life? Is the goal to overcome that death and rejoice in that person’s life? Or is it to isolate from the world? Stryker by M. M. Wheezee is fantastic book that can be enjoyed by all ages. The plot is exciting. The characters are very relatable, and you get a glimpse on how someone who has lost so much can save the day!

I personally loved the book. I really like how the plot began with a big bang. Right from the beginning, the earthquake occurs and you get pulled right into the plot. There is no extra time wasted on fluff. In many other books, it take 5-6 chapters just to get the plot rolling. Also, the diction the author uses is great. I didn’t get a full description of who Stryker was but all of his emotions gave me an overall concept. All of the characters like sweet, terrifying girl baseball star named Tien Tang are dynamic and are exciting to see how they develop throughout the story. Stryker also develops an immense amount.

This book will keep you turning pages and it will be hard to set it down. This book is perfect for a long car ride or plane ride because it gives you a chance to have a good read in your hand that you won’t have to worry about not finishing. But this book is only available online or on reading tablets. My only complaint is that this book needs to be published soon so everyone can read it. But overall, this book is exciting for a middle school audience and fun for someone who is looking for a good read over the age of 20.

A new student review of Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices

LaRayne posted a new student review of Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices . See the full review.

 

Life in a different culture can be tough. So ten authors have tried to shed true light on the subject. This is an amazing book that I read in one day. I would recommend it to all my friends. This book is for 12 years and up. If you ever want to know what it's like to live in America coming from a different culture this is the book I suggest.

 

A new student review of Killer of Enemies

R. Mae posted a new student review of Killer of Enemies . See the full review.

Killer of Enemies was fearsome and full of the best action I have ever read.

The Plot:

As Lozen spends most of her time hunting the monsters, I found it really hard to see where the plot was developing. As the story progressed though, the plot became detectable and riveting. This book was like nothing I've ever read. Compared to most YA literature, this book was like the giant ravenous, blood thirsty raven compared to a normal raven.  Yes, most of the story was spent away from people, Lozen was never a boring narrator  The story progresses on to the point where Lozen realizes she has to get her family out of there or else they will all be killed. That really raises the stakes and made the book even more suspenseful.

 

The Characters:

Lozen was a lonely one, so we didn't really get to see the development of anyone but her. Even as she is portrayed as a super girl, she is not stronger than the rest of her family. All the characters seemed to have changed with their world. The Ones were very interesting, especially the Dreamer, who holds secrets that Lozen could never imagine.

 

The Standout:

The best part about Killer Of Enemies was the action. It was gripping and interesting. Joseph Bruchac made a web of words that no one can escape. Every time Lozen flew through the air while firing a gun, I wanted to jump up and down pumping my fist. The monsters were kick-butt. It was a beefed up western. Also, the Apache history and culture integrated into this book is beautiful. Lozen retells stories from Apache past, and really takes pride in her heritage. Never before has anyone written a story like this.

 

The Moral:

The Moral of this story is how hard decisions are always there, and even when the world seems dead there is still good people out there. The story was completely appropriate for it's intended Young Adult age group. There was only a little bit of well intended swearing.

A new student review of The Last Superhero by Stephen Altrogge

JarettKnoepker posted a new student review of The Last Superhero by Stephen Altrogge. See the full review.

I liked the book very much and loved the suspense,The action and the twist at the end. I would have made a few more gadgets and put in more fight scenes though.

A new student review of Fangirl

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

I liked this book a lot. There was a lot of swearing and sexuall talk so think  about reading it before you do.

A new student review of Conspiracy 365: Revenge

sisto8 posted a new student review of Conspiracy 365: Revenge . See the full review.

I like this book very much.  It is the epilogue of an awesome series.  I enjoyed the adventure with a realistic situation.  The book had strong characters who worked through their difficulty.  Every sentence left me hanging.  This book is good for anyone 13+.  I recommend it for everyone who has read the series before it.

A new student review of Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron

jasmineice123 posted a new student review of Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron . See the full review.

I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN INTERESTING BOOK. I WOULD DEFINITELY READ THIS BOOK SO MANY TIMES. IT WAS INTERESTING THE WAY THE BOY WAS ACTING AND THAT HE KNEW HOW TO DO THINGS ON HIS OWN. HE WAS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN WAYS SO THAT SCIENTISTS COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT HE WANTED.

A new student review of Peanut

thudson36 posted a new student review of Peanut . See the full review.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting and a quick read. The books format is like comic book, so I found it fun to read something out of my comfort zone and enjoyed reading in new ways. I found multiple things in the book unrealistic, but they had to be to keep the story going. I thought more characters could have been involved, instead of just three main characters that they focused on. My favorite thing about reading this book is the illustrations and looking for close details in them. Overall, I thought Peanut was a good, but not great, book.

A new student review of Wild Boy

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

In Wild Boy, Rob-Lloyd Jones excels in crafting characters who both irritate and enamour the  reader; unlike the household Mary Sue, all too ubiquitous in children’s literature, neither Wild boy nor Clarissa  bore the reader with excessive virtue, nor do they repulse him with a glut of vice. Clarissa’s fiery retorts temper her jaw-dropping acrobatic prowess, while Wild Boy’s inextinguishable desire for justice balances a fighting streak a mile wide. Active verbs pepper Jones’ prose, and the novel’s aglow with vivid imagery. Luxuriant in its detail, the historic setting immerses readers in cutthroat Victorian London. Wild Boy by Rob-Lloyd Jones sings with emotion and sparkles with the thrill of a bygone era.

A new student review of When the World Ends...

vbobrocks posted a new student review of When the World Ends... . See the full review.

J.J. Marshall managed to concoct a thrilling plotline with relatable characters in When the World Ends…; a self-published dystopian novel.  While self-publishing is quite a feat, it has its downsides as well.  The novel had loads of errors; spelling, grammar and punctuation.  Although I definitely recommend it to middle school dystopian fantasy readers, I would wait to read it until a later edition because of the errors.  The story itself is excellent, so keep it on your list of books to read and get the next edition as soon as you can.  If you love dystopian fantasy and science fiction, this book is for you!