A new student review of The Children of the King

underwood_bcl posted a new student review of The Children of the King . See the full review.

I enjoyed this book and thought it was exciting. My favorite part is when
Jeremy runs away because it is a little bit scary. I thought that Jeremy
was brave and Cecily spoiled rotten. May was my favorite character because
she was always kind and helpful. Cecily was always grouchy and wanted her
way.  I don’t think she would have been pleasant to be  around. But at
the end I noticed some change in her attitude and she became kinder.

A new student review of Year of Mistaken Discoveries by Eileen Cook

XxtidaxX posted a new student review of Year of Mistaken Discoveries by Eileen Cook. See the full review.

Honestly, at first I thought that the novel wouldn't grab my attention and that I would have to force myself to finish it, but I was proven wrong. When I first started to read the novel, I realized I wouldn't be able to put it down. I stayed up late reading and would keep repeating to myself, "Just one more chapter." Personally, I would suggest this book to any high school student.

A new student review of Windscape by Sam Wilding

JosephDickerson posted a new student review of Windscape by Sam Wilding. See the full review.

I thought this book was well written. I also enjoyed the characters and what they did. I took some time thinking about character motives and they were interesting. I also learned new words and their meanings because this book is from across the pond. The book was well thought out and I enjoyed the characters and surprises. I enjoyed Pavel and his mother -  that was an interesting twist -  and I could relate to Jenny when she felt betrayed. The book was a nice eco-thriller and I enjoyed it.

 

 

P.S. Now my mother wants to read it.

A new student review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck, Book 8

RockinR4 posted a new student review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck, Book 8 . See the full review.

Though I liked this book, I think the previous books in the series were much better reads. It seems as if the author  may be running a little low on new and fresh ideas......  With that said, I'll still pounce on the next book in the series...... whenever a new one arrives on the bookstore shelves.

A new student review of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

ClarissaAdeleMorgenstern posted a new student review of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender . See the full review.

I absolutely loved this book.   The fantastical writing style is amazing.  There were many interesting twists in the story,  like "When American soil could be seen from the ship, the passengers breathed a collective sigh of relief so strong, it caused a change of direction in the winds..."  The magic was incorporated perfectly.  For example, one of Emilienne's sisters transforms herself into a bird to attract the attention of an ornithologist.  The plot was well done and, because of the omniscient third person narrator, the book feels a little like a myth.  I really liked how Ava's, Emilienne's and Viviane's stories were all going on at the same time and how the stories were resolved,

This book wasn't just a book about Ava; it was about her entire strange family.  All of the characters had interesting histories.  I really liked most of the characters, and the marvelous writing takes you along on their emotional roller coasters.  I enjoyed the intricate backstory for almost every character, as well as the house in Seattle.   I would recommend this book for teen readers who enjoy magic realism and complex books.

A new student review of Counting to D by Kate Scott

ViviB posted a new student review of Counting to D by Kate Scott. See the full review.

 

I loved this book--I finished it in less than a day. Sam was a lovable and strong main character, and all of the supporting characters were likeable as well. They were three-dimensional characters: I felt like they were real people.

 

 Something that I really liked was that the author avoided stereotypes. Katelyn may have been pretty and popular, but she wasn't dumb or mean. Eli may have been a jock, but he was thoughtful and kind.

 

Another aspect of the book that I enjoyed was the romance between Sam and Nate, although I think that it could have started off more slowly. 

 

Sam's feelings seemed realistic; she had infrequent emotion highs that seems like an accurate portrayal of someone who's struggling to learn to read in a semi-hostile high school environment where she is the anomaly, unable to read or write when everyone learned years ago. She also deals with family issues, so she has to work through all of this--but at least she doesn't have to do it alone. Nate, Eli, and Katelyn are there for her. I loved all of the friendships that she developed throughout the book.

 

Counting to D was realistic, well-paced, and unique. It was a light read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

A new student review of Strange Sweet Song by Adi Rule

tkh2002 posted a new student review of Strange Sweet Song by Adi Rule. See the full review.

I absolutely loved this book. Strange Sweet Song is unlike any other book that I've ever read, and the characters have great depth. While reading this book, I was so entranced by the characters and their experiences I felt myslef getting emotional. I had trouble putting this book down. Adi Rule has written an intruiging book that drew a vivid picture in my mind. I could really relate to the main character, Sing, and felt pity for her when she was upset or scared. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

A new student review of Strange Sweet Song by Gary Cassel

tkh2002 posted a new student review of Strange Sweet Song by Gary Cassel. See the full review.

I absolutely loved this book. Strange Sweet Song is unlike any other book that I've ever read, and the characters have great depth. While reading this book, I was so entranced by the characters and their experiences I felt myslef getting emotional. I had trouble putting this book down. Adi Rule has written an intruiging book that drew a vivid picture in my mind. I could really relate to the main character, Sing, and felt pity for her when she was upset or scared. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

A new student review of The Grimalkin's Secret by Gary Cassel

McTower posted a new student review of The Grimalkin's Secret by Gary Cassel. See the full review.

     This is a very magical and gripping book.  If you like magic, dragons and a good Adventure or Mystery, this is the book for you.  Including lots of magic, with an unexpected twist, readers of all ages will love this.  This story is not only about Kya and her friends battling the Symbari, but also about true friendship, and paintings linked to missing people. This book is sure to leave readers not wanting to put it down.

A new student review of Personal Effects

jepson50 posted a new student review of Personal Effects . See the full review.

I would not recommend this book to any reader that prefers story lines and plots that are completely balanced. The story focuses more on an emotional, thoughtful point of view rather than a sound, smooth plot. I do not think that including sexual related content into the book makes it a good read.