A new student review of Anything to Have You

kaiyle posted a new student review of Anything to Have You . See the full review.

I was not a fan of Anything to Have You.  It showed the wilder side of high school which I couldn’t really relate to and didn’t really enjoy.  The storyline was also kind of predictable.   After Natalie's night at the party she can't remember anything and the only person who is acting different towards her is Aiden, so I automatically knew that the person Natalie had slept with was Aiden.  I don't want to give away the rest of the book, but what the author had intended to be a big surprise, was actually kind of obvious through the characters' actions. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone.

A new student review of Double Take by Laura Kennedy

VBat posted a new student review of Double Take by Laura Kennedy. See the full review.

Double Take is a short, light read that somehow manages to perfectly capture a teen's struggle between restriction and autonomy. With realistic, likeable characters and multiple game-changing plot twists, the story keeps the reader engaged and excited.

My favorite part of the book is the elderly Laura de France, the fascinating character Brooke meets in the beginning of the story. Laura is a frail old lady, sweet friend, and domineering career coach all at the same time. Her habits and history add something unique to the coming-of-age story template. The complexity of her character's behavior and emotions is what sets Double Take apart from the typical teen girl book. 

My biggest issue with the book is that I have trouble relating to Brooke's life. Her reactions and experiences were believable given her personality, but I could never rationalize putting myself in some of the situations that she puts herself in over the course of the story. However, the way she deals with her struggle for independence and the opportunities available to her are very relevant to the teenage experience, and make up for any lack of connection between her character and myself.

Double Take is a great choice for light reading, with a plot that  vaguely reminds me of But I Don't Want to be a Movie Star, by Margaret Pinder. I would recommend Double Take for pre-teens and teens who enjoy realistic fiction with female main characters. 

A new student review of The Dragon at the North Pole

LegoLover posted a new student review of The Dragon at the North Pole . See the full review.

This is a good book for anyone just starting the series or very deep into it because you can pick up this book and understand what has happened so far.  My favorite part was when the keepers and Emmy went into the Santa imposter’s ice castle at the North Pole.  I liked this part because of the all the details Kate Klimo uses to describe the castle and the sculptures.  I also liked all the adventures and mysteries that were in the story.

A new student review of Get Psyched by Janet McLaughlin

emilyeggers78 posted a new student review of Get Psyched by Janet McLaughlin. See the full review.

I would recommend this book to others! It was great. It was full of mystery and adventure! Some of the parts in the book almost give you goose bumps, and it'll have you sitting on the edge of your seat!

A new student review of Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb by MJ Ware

disco papaya posted a new student review of Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb by MJ Ware. See the full review.

I loved the book. I spent so much time reading it. The most interesting part of the book was when the city was invaded by zombie chickens. It inspired me to draw a comic about zombie chickens, but I couldnt draw them, so I did zombie penguins. It was a little confusing at the end. why would lemonade kill a human?

A new student review of The Alien Mind by Virginia Jennings

riggley posted a new student review of The Alien Mind by Virginia Jennings. See the full review.

This book is adventurous. My opinion is that if you ike adventure and sic-fic then you shoould read this book. The sic-fic and fiction stuff that's in the book are ailens and time travel. The book has a bunch of fiction things in it. I can relate to Rivi because I help people like Daniel. I would recommend this book to other people.

A new student review of Extracted (The Lost Imperials Book One) by Sherry Ficklin

jotaf posted a new student review of Extracted (The Lost Imperials Book One) by Sherry Ficklin. See the full review.

I really liked Extracted.  It was very interesting and exciting.  One thing I liked is how well the author developed the characters. One thing I didn’t like about it, though, was that every chapter swapped from Lex to Ember and Ember to Lex, which made it very confusing for me.  This book was sometimes predictable, but most times I couldn’t guess what would happen next.  Good descriptions were used.  I feel there were some editing problems on the editor’s part because some of the words that weren’t in quotations looked like they should have been.  I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up, because the content was a little on the mature side.

A new student review of Cranwood by Jenni Bryer

Kaitlin101 posted a new student review of Cranwood by Jenni Bryer. See the full review.

I thought Cranwood was really good. If you like romance and not knowing what's going to happen next in characters' relationships, then you'll love this book. It also is great for those who like mystery, because you never know what will happen next. The author did a good job; I thought it was beautifully written. She kept my interest throughout the entire book. So overall, it was the type of book where you start reading and you just want to get lost in the book.

A new student review of Get Psyched by Janet McLaughlin

puggles88 posted a new student review of Get Psyched by Janet McLaughlin. See the full review.

I really enjoyed the book "Get Psyched." The book was so descriptive I felt like I was part of it. I felt like the book had so much going on it; never got boring or dull. At certain times throughout the book I felt like I could relate to the characters' emotions. I think most people would enjoy this book because it is a mix of genres like mystery, action, and romance. I would recommend this book to anyone!

A new student review of Finnikin of the Rock

vbobrocks posted a new student review of Finnikin of the Rock . See the full review.

Melina Marchetta’s Finnikin of the Rock will take the reader on a fast-paced adventure through a beautifully created fantasy world.  Finnikin and the rest of the unique cast of characters are believable and keep the novel moving and advancing, while adding depth to the story line through their mixed emotions and constant action.  Not only are the characters excellent, but the writing is also well-done.  The style complements the plot and is a perfect difficulty level for seventh to ninth graders.  Although the very beginning is a little slow, it improves quickly.  Anyone who enjoys fantasy won’t be able to put Finnikin down until they’ve read it all.