A new student review of Crash by Lisa McMann

RavenWing posted a new student review of Crash by Lisa McMann. See the full review.

I really enjoyed this book (I couldn’t out it down and finished it in a day). There were some parts that could have been better, but overall it was really good. This book is kind of a mystery. What I mean by this is that throughout the book Jules works to figure out the “mystery” of the crash. Because of this aspect, there are some scenes in the book where she’s missing something and you sit there thinking it’s completely obvious.

The Romance: From the beginning of the book, Jules is star struck. She keeps pining over the guy that won’t give her a sideways glance. At times, I thought this was annoying for I didn’t want to hear all about her fantasies about this guy. But at the end of the book, the relationship between these two is very well played out.

Other than the visions, this book is more like a mystery. Not that it’s not good, but it has different aspects. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery or fantasy books. This book is written by the author of the Wake trilogy, a popular series which also very good. If you just want a nice short book for a quick read, this is an excellent choice.

A new student review of Outcasts United by Warren St. John

VBat posted a new student review of Outcasts United by Warren St. John. See the full review.

I enjoyed reading Outcasts United, despite my limited knowledge of soccer. While the game does play a prominent role in the book, the true story lies in each boy's journey. Each member of the Fugees has a unique, often heartbreaking tale of how they came to this country, and these stories are woven throughout the soccer game descriptions. Luma's active participation in the Clarkston community is inspirational, and the formation of her amazing charity is yet another angle explored in the book.  I especially liked the touching part of the book in which the Fugees went trick-or-treating. It was interesting to see the cultural events that American-born children understand, through the eyes of refugee children experiencing them for the first time.I would recommend this book to soccer fans, pre-teens and teens interested in non-fiction human interest stories, and anyone looking for inspiration.

A new student review of Element 238 - The Search for Truth - Episode One by J.H. Soeder

Raphael posted a new student review of Element 238 - The Search for Truth - Episode One by J.H. Soeder. See the full review.

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A new student review of IntoThin Air by Jon Krakauer

leonardo posted a new student review of IntoThin Air by Jon Krakauer. See the full review.

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A new student review of Olivia, Mourning by Yael Politis

Mcwerts13 posted a new student review of Olivia, Mourning by Yael Politis. See the full review.

It's a great book that captures the attitude of the time period. I love the struggle and political strife of this time period and this book captured it perfectly. It uses history in support of a fictional yet realistic tale and does so effectively. I recommend this book to all because it is a great read.

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.