A new student review of Invisible

sisto8 posted a new student review of Invisible . See the full review.

This book wasn’t the best.  It is school based, so it has fights, punishments, bullying, etc.  The book was basically just dull.  I didn’t get into the story.  It seemed like what she wanted to get wasn’t exactly enough to make the story interesting.  The characters were good.  Some of them didn’t go with the story well, but they were okay.  The setting was probably the better of the story.  It had good descriptions and directions about where the characters were and where they were going.  Overall, this book was boring with occasional ‘good’ parts.  I don’t recommend this book for people under 12.  

A new student review of Mirage

PokeFan16ganes posted a new student review of Mirage . See the full review.

This book is amazing! As if the first book wasn’t good enough when this book came out and I read it I was so happy! When I read the book I feel like I am with Aluna and her team during the adventure. The book really doesn’t have a set mood/tone because there are so many different emotions. For instance one time Aluna was so happy she let out her biggest secret, but there was also times where Aluna was scared.

The author does a great job of bringing the characters to life. It feels like they are with me! I believe they are real people(Or Creatures) because the author explains them so well that I feel like I can draw a picture of what they all look like.  Another thing is that I like all the characters in the book so I feel more into it.

The narrator was a little more serious than I expected. I really wanted to see the narrator  give a little joke here and there, but it never happened. I would think that the author definitely achieved her goal of entertaining the reader. Also I think the writing is effective and powerful with how much the author went into depth.

 

To be honest with the strengths and weaknesses I feel like it had no weaknesses and had a lot of strengths. One strength I think it has, like I have said a lot, is how well the author took their time to explain how the character looks so you can have a picture in your head.

 

This book is beyond all the other books I have read of the same genre or type. I found this book to be very interesting because at the end of each chapter there would be a cliffhanger and you would want to read the next chapter. Another thing is that I loved the ending because it is going to get the reader to want to read the next book in the trilogy.

 

From reading this book I learned something very important. Perseverance. In the book Aluna didn’t give up in her fights and when her Khan told her to let the Khans’ father win you wouldn’t. I would very much recommend this book to all people! This book is an action packed adventure waiting to be explored!

 

A new student review of Runt

muffin posted a new student review of Runt . See the full review.

I thought that Runt by Nora Raleigh Baskin is an ok book. The book just didn't really reach out to me. I thought that the book should talk more about Stewart's life at home . Maybe an epilogue would help readers understand the book's ending a little better, because I thought that it was a little confusing. It needed to explain more, not just the ending but throughout the whole book so other readers can understand it better too. I recommend it to readers who like realistic fiction and school stories.

A new student review of WhipEye by Geoffrey Saign

nictaf posted a new student review of WhipEye by Geoffrey Saign. See the full review.

WhipEye is a gripping, imaginative adventure from start to finish.  I didn’t want to put it down until the very last page!  Geoffrey Saign wrote WhipEye in a way to make us believe in and root for the characters.  Sam and Jake are two of my favorite characters because they are the heroes of this story, and are relatable to real life.  If this was real life, I’d like these two as my friends.  I would recommend this book for ages 9 and up.  Geoffrey Saign did an awesome job on this book, and I cannot wait to read book two!

A new student review of Three Bird Summer by Sara St. Antoine

lexyroberts posted a new student review of Three Bird Summer by Sara St. Antoine. See the full review.

I loved this book! It was not too challenging. It is a great mystery book. I would recommend this book to friends. In the beginning it was a little boring to me but during the end it was great. I loved everything about this book.

A new student review of Soonchild by Russell Hoban

AudreyCFarrell posted a new student review of Soonchild by Russell Hoban. See the full review.

This book is pretty. I honestly don't know how else to describe it. Filled with gorgeous charcoal illustrations and impressive writing, Soonchild is an amazing thing to behold, less as a story, and more as a work of art. It's one of those books that makes so little sense that it can't help but make sense to you, and is written in a way that does little more than assert what it tells as fact. It's written in a very direct way that makes the nonsensicality of it both entertaining and endearing. I will most likely reread Soonchild several times in the future, as it is one of those books that you feel like you cannot completely understand it until you are thoroughly familiar with it. Fascinating and beautiful, I will be recommending Soonchild to many of my friends and fellow readers.

A new student review of The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky

crabby posted a new student review of The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky. See the full review.

The Golden Day a is quirky and skillfully crafted tale, its rich descriptions complimenting realistic dialogue. The unusual style of writing is engrossing enough to keep a reader’s interest, with vivid images and a pleasing cadence throughout. There is an intriguing exploration of bonds forged in tragedy, and the element of mystery carries the plot smoothly. However, more development is needed in some of the characters, many of which are just real enough to become invested in, but have potential that isn’t quite fulfilled by the time of the story’s conclusion. Overall, though, this is a fascinating and worthwhile read that will leave you wondering what really happened in the past we’ve learned to trust.

 

A new student review of Golden Blood: Time Spirit Trilogy (Volume 1) by Melissa Pearl

tzahairagunn posted a new student review of Golden Blood: Time Spirit Trilogy (Volume 1) by Melissa Pearl. See the full review.

This was an average book. It had an interesting concept and was well writen. The author did a good job leading the book on to a series, but I think the author could do more to develop the two characters' affections for each other. I would not call this book a page turner, but it is not a boring book.

 

A new student review of The Secrets of Tree Taylor

thudson36 posted a new student review of The Secrets of Tree Taylor . See the full review.

The book, The Secrets of Tree Taylor, was an overall great book. I enjoyed how the main character, Tree, was focused and determined on her writing, and I think anybody that loves to write would relate to her as well. The plot of the story was constantly being driven by a new factor or obstacle in Tree’s way to uncover the truth about the shooting. I think Tree’s character was fully developed, you felt as if you knew her. I did think some parts of this book could be slow and boring, but it quickly picked up again. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to others.

A new student review of The Secrets of Tree Taylor

thudson36 posted a new student review of The Secrets of Tree Taylor . See the full review.

The book, The Secrets of Tree Taylor, was an overall great book. I enjoyed how the main character, Tree, was focused and determined on her writing, and I think anybody that loves to write would relate to her as well. The plot of the story was constantly being driven by a new factor or obstacle in Tree’s way to uncover the truth about the shooting. I think Tree’s character was fully developed, you felt as if you knew her. I did think some parts of this book could be slow and boring, but it quickly picked up again. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to others.