A new student review of The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina

zkraus posted a new student review of The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina. See the full review.

Out of all the dystopian genre books I've read, I like this idea best. However, I struggled to get through it. When I started reading it, pushing through the first 20 pages was a challenge. I got confused with who was talking and when. The book begins with Ashala being detained. It was difficult for me to connect all the dots. I was completely lost for a majority of the book. Again, I like the idea and plot but I think it could have been written in a clearer way. However, the detail and descriptions really painted a picture in my head. The author also did a good job of describing emotion, which caused me to understand and almost feel the same emotion that the character was feeling. 

A new student review of Every Day After by Laura Golden

SarahLou posted a new student review of Every Day After by Laura Golden. See the full review.

If you feel down you should read this book. It is a very good book and it was a very good inspiration to me. There are a lot of tough situations in this book so it took a while to read and understand what Lizzie was going through. I loved how Lizzie found hope again and fixed her problems by facing her fears, even though this is the opposite of what her dad told her. I am glad I read this book and learned that there are different ways to trust people. This is a good book for ages 10 and up.

A new student review of Quests of Shadowind: Sky Shifter by LA Miller

sharmer posted a new student review of Quests of Shadowind: Sky Shifter by LA Miller. See the full review.

In my opinon, it is a slow moving book at the beinging but gets better as you read on. But overall it is a good book. There is some mystery to it. I think it would be good for 5th and 6th graders and even some 7th graders.

 

A new student review of The Chance You Won't Return

Peace8747 posted a new student review of The Chance You Won't Return . See the full review.

I thought that The Chance You Won't Return was a really good book! There was a few swear words.

A new student review of Seeking the Storyteller by Jessica Walsh

ReesaOnFire posted a new student review of Seeking the Storyteller by Jessica Walsh. See the full review.

Seeking the Storyteller was definitely an intriguing story. It’s plot was great, subplots interesting, and mechanics good.  However this book lacked one key element that caused the book to fail. The key was organization.

Unfortunately the book, which had so much potential with a fantastic plot, interesting characters, and captivating subplots forming, did not have proper order.  I understand that perhaps the authors might have done this on purpose to reflect how, in life, things are hardly clear. But, this is a fictional book. The writing style, also, could use some work but it wasn’t terrible.

My biggest beef with the book was the revelation of Alix’s past.  Alix’s past is a huge part of the book, and personally, I thought that the authors' choice in explaining it left much to be desired. However, that is my opinion.

On the bright side, the ragtag team Walsh and Lawrence created of demons, humans, hunters and victims was fascinating. I kept on wanting more and more of it. One thing this book didn’t fail in (with the exception of Alix’s story) was subplot. Each subplot was great, and it made me wonder about those characters and their stories.

Overall for writing and style I give this book one star—it leaves much to be desired.

For creativity and originality I give this book four stars out of five. 

I recommend this book for fantasy lovers who don't mind a few rushed explanations. 

A new student review of Knowing Jack by Julie Elizabeth Powell

nate329 posted a new student review of Knowing Jack by Julie Elizabeth Powell. See the full review.

I love Knowing Jack so much, and I was hooked right away in the first chapter.  I thought that this book was written perfectly. This is a great  adventure book to read for fun.  But this book has some really big words in it, so if you're going to read it, I suggest that you are at least 13-15 years old.  It also had some violence in it, so be aware.  If I had the chance to go into the world of Jack I would definitely go. 

A new student review of Timmy Failure: Now Look What You've Done

Roho posted a new student review of Timmy Failure: Now Look What You've Done . See the full review.

I like this book because it’s similar to one of my favorite series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It’s funny, cool, and awesome. There are jokes in it that I thought were funny. Timmy is a detective, which is what I want to be, and I like mysteries like this one. I picked this book to read because I read the first one and because I wanted to start reading a new book series. People who like the Wimpy Kid and Big Nate books would like this series. They are all diaries that contain humor and adventure.

A new student review of Seeking Dr. Magic by Scott Spotson

JUDGE posted a new student review of Seeking Dr. Magic by Scott Spotson. See the full review.

Some books are just good but I think this as a great Book. This book seeking Dr. Magic is one of my favorite books and I am in 7th grade. It has suspense, a little action, and is overall a great story. This book’s genre is Fantasy. When I was reading this book I often lost track of time. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend and have already done so.

A new student review of Willow

biddlet7346 posted a new student review of Willow . See the full review.

 

 

My opinion about the book is it was boring at first but soon got better. I recommend it be read by older kids or advanced readers. The book is very good and I recommend it to anyone who likes action.  This book should be read  because it is based on facts and shows how people lived long ago.

A new student review of Jawbreaker: Unlock the (U)niverse by Jolene Stockman

VBat posted a new student review of Jawbreaker: Unlock the (U)niverse by Jolene Stockman. See the full review.

Jawbreaker: A Guide to the (U)niverse was a fun, confidence-boosting pep talk.  Extended metaphors, anecdotes and the use of 2nd person made the book easy to read and understand. I enjoyed trying out the "muscle testing," and the bold, confidence-boosting language definitely brightened my mood.

My favorite part about the book is it's light, entertaining tone. The book throws around words like "razamatazically" and "niggles," and includes anecdotes about fish, stealing, and bad job experiences. These elements, along with the confidence-boosting language, make the book perfectly suited for pre-teen and teen girls looking for inspiration in their quest for happiness and self-assurance. 

Despite this light and happy tone, I found some statements in the book to be very off-putting. These bold claims are meant to be empowering, but felt awkward and misplaced.  At one point, the author claims that "You are the center of everything. The world revolves around you." The book continues with the idea that the reader is the most important thing in the world, and even suggests that individuals can "decide exactly what [they] want, order it, and completely relax until it arrives." While I can certainly see the confidence-building potential of these statements, I feel as though they are not particularly relevant in today's society. This line of thinking could easily encourage self-centeredness, and blind trust in "the universe" to deliver our dreams on a silver platter is ridiculous in this economy. 

All in all, I would have preferred to see more practical ways for the reader to achieve their goals included in the book. However, I would definitely recommend this book to pre-teen and teen girls who need a confidence boost, feel stuck in their situation, or want to take some time to get to know themselves.