A new student review of The Chosen of Gaia

Anjel posted a new student review of The Chosen of Gaia . See the full review.

I liked this book a lot. It was a great combination of hi-tech, fantasy, and normal life. I felt like I was really there, that I was Albert and Ruth. I could see through walls and design my own funny pajamas! If I could, I would give this book a 9 star rating. I recommend The Chosen of Gaia to Pendragon lovers, those 10+, and people who like an action filled story.

A new student review of 77 Things You Absolutely Have to Do Before You Finish College by Halley Bondy

R. Mae posted a new student review of 77 Things You Absolutely Have to Do Before You Finish College by Halley Bondy. See the full review.

When you open 77 Things You Absolutely Have to do Before You Finish College, prepare yourself to be impressed. Simple, easy to read, and witty, the book informs you about college opportunities without drowning you in information. Each category contains eleven ideas that cover between 2-3 pages. Topics such as, Bring Your Roommate a Gift, Study Abroad, or Give Your Eyes a Computer break, are neatly laid out with important information and special tips. Some of the topics are funny, some are serious. With such a range of information and ideas, this book is for everybody who is attending college or plans to in the future.

This book is meant to help you have a fun and fulfilling college experience.The writing style flows easily with an even amount of facts and imagination. Cute illustrations decorate the pages. Websites are recommended and recipes are provided. Halley Bondy has created a masterpiece that will help many college students achieve the best college experience imaginable.

A new student review of The Fourth Wall by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo

McTower posted a new student review of The Fourth Wall by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo. See the full review.

I thought this book was captivating from the start, and it remained that way. I absolutely loved it! While reading, I felt as if I was standing right there because the author developed the emotions very well. Sometimes when I closed my eyes, I could see everything that Marin was seeing. The vocabulary matched the intended age for the book. There were some parts that didn't make much sense, and you needed to read a couple times before understanding.

A new student review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car

moseso posted a new student review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car . See the full review.

 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is an intriguing book. It is slightly slow in the beginning, the first two to three chapters are not attention grabbing. After that however, the book is unquestionably exciting! The setting is in England. Ian Fleming is the author and does an exquisite job on making the adventure realistic. Jeremy and Jemima are twins; Commander Pott serves as an inventor as well as the twin’s father. Mimsie is their mother. Overall, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a thrilling, magical and fascinating book that wll take you on an adventure!             

A new student review of Twisted (Volume 1) by Brittany Hawes

swalia posted a new student review of Twisted (Volume 1) by Brittany Hawes. See the full review.

Twisted is a great book that includes many of the aspects a good book needs. While I was reading the book I could visualize H corporation and what it was like to live there.  The author used very good words that were easy to understand, but also fit the book perfectly. Personally, I liked this book because it had mystery, suspense, action, and romance elements. I also liked that it was written in 1^st person because it explained how Lola felt throughout the book. The book had many spelling errors, and could have been more descriptive at times. Overall, the book was an enjoyable book that has may good qualities. I would recommend this to readers age 10 and up.

A new student review of High Time for Heroes (Heroes for all Times) by Mary Pope Osborne

Boomer123 posted a new student review of High Time for Heroes (Heroes for all Times) by Mary Pope Osborne. See the full review.

High Time for Heroes is a very good book. I am sad that the book had to end because I liked it so much.

 

At one point in their adventure Jack and Annie are asked to babysit a baby baboon.  The baby baboon leads them into a great deal of trouble.  When you read funny parts in this book it will make you smile.  

 

I knew Florence Nightingale was a world famous nurse, but I didn’t know that she went to Egypt before she became famous.  I also didn’t l know that her family didn’t want her to have a job.  

Now that I read this book, I am very interested in reading more about Egypt.

A new student review of Numbed!

blackbeauty posted a new student review of Numbed! . See the full review.

I thought this book was great.  After I finished the book, I let some of my siblings read it.  I saw how much they liked it because they couldn’t put it down.  Until I read the book, I thought it would be crazy because the cover looked weird.  I think people should not judge a book by its cover because when someone skips a book that has a weird cover, then they might also be skipping a fantastic story.  I found out it is best to judge a book after I read a chapter or two. 

A new student review of My Own Revolution

Star360 posted a new student review of My Own Revolution . See the full review.

My Own Revolution is an excellent example of historical fiction. The conversations between the four friends sounded real, not fake. I laughed alongside them and got worried when there was a new plot twist. While there was the quibbling and frustration that typically accompany friendship and dating, it was all relevant to the story. Never did I feel that the author was scrabbling for extra words to print on the page. In fact, I enjoyed reading about the characters and plot so much that I wish there had been a few more chapters to draw out the tension. A positive note about the story was how Marsden slipped in little bits of trivia about the times. It added to the local color, and you could tell that the author had done her research. For a smart, believable read that won’t leave you disappointed, pick up My Own Revolution.

A new student review of Faelorehn: Otherworld Trilogy (Book One) by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson

mail4chase@yahoo.com posted a new student review of Faelorehn: Otherworld Trilogy (Book One) by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson. See the full review.

When I first saw how long Faelorehn was, I doubted how good it would be. However, when I started reading it, I became entranced. It is very well written, and the characters are each well developed and explained in full. I would recommend this to any of my friends for sure. The only thing that could’ve improved this story is if it was longer, which is why I can’t wait for the next in the trilogy to come out. The author did a phenomenal job with this story, and I can’t wait to learn more about Meghan and her journey.

A new student review of The Crimson Shard by Teresa Flavin

chinchilla97 posted a new student review of The Crimson Shard by Teresa Flavin. See the full review.

I really enjoyed reading The Crimson Shard, despite the fact that I hadn’t read the first book in the series before. There were a couple references to the first book, but not so many that I didn’t understand what was going on. The story line was fast paced and understandable, with funny characters as well as evil villains. The book is placed in the fantasy genre, but it contains a lot of interesting history about the art of eighteenth-century London as well. I would recommend reading The Crimson Shard, but I would suggest that the first book in the series, The Blackhope Enigma, be read first.