A new student review of Sliding Beneath the Surface:St. Augustine Trilogy,Book I by Doug Dillon

neschick posted a new student review of Sliding Beneath the Surface:St. Augustine Trilogy,Book I by Doug Dillon. See the full review.

This is a very good book. I like it so much because there's a lot of action and adventure. Though it can be sort of confusing at times, the mystery about Jeff’s great Grandfather will win you over.

A new student review of White House Wit, Wisdom and Wisecracks by Phil Dampier

VBat posted a new student review of White House Wit, Wisdom and Wisecracks by Phil Dampier. See the full review.

This book delivers exactly what it promises-  a neat package of quotes, trivia and facts about the 44 United States Presidents. Some quotes are funny, others are reflective, and some are inspirational. The book covers everything from Taft's bathtub fiasco to Woodrow Wilson's record number of golf rounds.

My favorite thing about this compilation is the context given to some of the quotes. Knowing the circumstances surrounding each inclusion gave the quotes relevance. I would have preferred a more thorough history of each president and the context of every single quote, but this may have jeopardized the easy-to-navigate organization of the book. 

All in all, this book is a great resource for presidential quotes and trivia. I would recommend it to any student looking for relevant Presidential wisdom for essays, or to the casual reader interested in clever, enlightening tidbits from each presidency.

A new student review of 100 Cupboards by 99 Unknown Email

leonardo posted a new student review of 100 Cupboards by 99 Unknown Email. See the full review.

100 Cupboards is N.D. Wilson's first installment in his new fantasy trilogy. He brings to life many new and different characters and this added to my enjoyment of his book. When you read as much as I do you can see similarities in characters from completely different books. I appreciated the uniqueness of Wilsons characters and enjoyed their adventures. One thing that stood out and was impressive was how I was able to connect, and sometimes even feel like, I was participating in this story.

A new student review of The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel

Pikachu posted a new student review of The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel. See the full review.

 

This is the best book I've ever read! I would give it 6 stars if I could. It was really exciting and definitely a page turner.  I can't wait to read other books by Kenneth Oppel.  I like all the different characters and that the story is told from the perspectives of different characters.  The descriptions are really good, I felt like I was a part of the story.  I did not like Brogan, he was horrible.

 

I think Boundless is a good book for kids who like fiction, history and adventure.

A new student review of Believing in Horses by Valerie Ormond

sisto8 posted a new student review of Believing in Horses by Valerie Ormond. See the full review.

I like this book because it has adventure and horses.  They are two of my favorite book topics.  The author wrote this book in a friendly, easy tone.  If she wrote it any other way, I wouldn’t have enjoyed it nearly as much.  I hope that whoever reads this book likes it as much as I did.  I recommend it for anyone 10+.

A new student review of 100 Cupboards by 99 Unknown Email

leonardo posted a new student review of 100 Cupboards by 99 Unknown Email. See the full review.

100 Cupboards is N.D. Wilson's first installment in his new fantasy trilogy. He brings to life many new and different characters and this added to my enjoyment of his book. When you read as much as I do you can see similarities in characters from completely different books. I appreciated the uniqueness of Wilsons characters and enjoyed their adventures. One thing that stood out and was impressive was how I was able to connect, and sometimes even feel like, I was participating in this story.

A new student review of Glow (Sky Chasers) by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Donatello posted a new student review of Glow (Sky Chasers) by Amy Kathleen Ryan. See the full review.

While the idea was brilliant, the writing wonderful, and the plot ingenious, the characters annoyed me to no end. One second you liked a character and the next you hated them. It was hard to follow because it was written in three different peoples point of view, who all at least at some point hated one of the other characters. It infuriated me and caused my emotions to go all bipolar. While the characters were lacking the rest of the book was not. It keep me on my toes the whole time, with almost no predictability. The images were stunning and realistic, and the whole story well developed and very authentic. I read in a day because I could not put it down. It was enjoyable and I cannot wait until the next book comes out.

A new student review of Singled Out by Sara Griffiths

leonardo posted a new student review of Singled Out by Sara Griffiths. See the full review.

Singled Out by Sara Griffiths is fantastic book that teaches one to never give up, and to fight for what one believes in. It is also the second installment in a series about Taylor Dresden and her dream to play baseball. This story is very realistic in the fact that its main character is a girl who is told she can't do something because she is not a guy. Many girls today are told they cannot do things because they do not have the abilities guys do. This story is a very motivational one, and I suggest it to both guys and girls who believe anything is possible if you try hard enough.

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 The Game of Pirate by Ed Wicke

Andrew123 posted a new student review of The Game of Pirate by Ed Wicke. See the full review.

The Game of Pirate was one of those books that was hard to put down.  I found myself wanting to read “just one more chapter” each night.  The hero, Jack, is a character that I could relate to.  He wants to have adventure but isn’t quite prepared for all of the danger that comes with it.  I would recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure.  The beginning and the middle of the book contained loads of great stories, but the ending was too short.  It also ended in a cliffhanger, which I bet the author, Ed Wicke is going to turn into the beginning of a sequel to this book.  If he does, I will be sure to read it!