A new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry

ReaperTheGenius posted a new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry. See the full review.

We all know some characters are just way too perfect in books, this book does not have that problem. This book actually has it backwards, the characters all have faults, lots of them. That's okay though because this book show the growth of the characters and how they overcome the faults they have. This book really felt good to read because of that.

Katie McGarry has crafted a novel that will stick with me for a lifetime. This novel isn't perfection, but it's still beautiful and that's what I love about it. It's still so raw and I can just dive so deep into it. This is an amazing book that everyone should read. It's just a book to make you feel like change it okay and that even if things aren't okay then will be in time.

A new student review of The Shadow Lantern by Teresa Flavin

Lucy posted a new student review of The Shadow Lantern by Teresa Flavin. See the full review.

An interesting book that I would recommend to many other readers that are into the supernatural. Although it would be best to read the 1^st and 2^nd book of the series. Not knowing it was a series made the story a bit confusing. Although after reading farther into the story, you could understand many of the things that are going on. I believe it was an amazing book, I just wish the series would continue on. 

A new student review of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant

lunarwolf posted a new student review of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant. See the full review.

I truely enjoyed MIstry By Moonlight. It had an amazing plot, and i couldn't put the book down. It was an addictive read, as well as a life lesson. It showed how she changed herself because she didn't like her past self, but wasn't happy with the person she changed into. She turned mistrustful of people's motivations toward her and how people who she thought were friends never were. I say anyone who enjoys action and romance would enjoy this read.

A new student review of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky

Queen_Ri posted a new student review of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky. See the full review.

"Sticky Fingers DIY Duct Tape Projects" is a great book with great DIY projects. I loved the bow and recommend it to beginners. On some instructions I was a little confused but understood after a while. If you're interested in reviewing this book, you should get about 3 or 4 rolls of big tape and 3 or 4 of little tape because some projects use a lot of big and little tape. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to make stuff or would like to make duct tape crafts with a family member of any age.

A new student review of Quantum Spirit - Apocalypse by Sallie Haws

GraceK posted a new student review of Quantum Spirit - Apocalypse by Sallie Haws. See the full review.

Quantum Spirit is a fascinating book, giving you second thoughts as to whether the reality you know is the only one. Though a wonderfully written book, it has content that I would not consider appropriate for younger children ( ten or below.)  It has a fast moving plot line that keeps you reading. I would recomend this to teenagers interested in the paranormal.

A new student review of The Secret Ingredient by Stewart Lewis

Eowyn7 posted a new student review of The Secret Ingredient by Stewart Lewis. See the full review.

This book comes alive from the pages. It captures the absolute best of our humanity. Olivia seems so real. She isn't perfect, but she's so full of hope and possibility that it seems there is nowhere to go but up. Olivia's journey sucks you in and you find yourself looking for the secret ingredient as hard as Olivia is. Around every corner is a surprise that brings you one step closer to your prize; life's secret ingredient. I would recommend this book to any young adult reader, but especially to those with an interest in food.

A new student review of Controlled by Patrick Jones

LaRayne posted a new student review of Controlled by Patrick Jones. See the full review.

This is one of the best books I have read. I thought that I got a good feel of the story but wish it was longer. Controlled is a great book for teens 12 and up. Patrick Jones does an amazing job of talking about touchy topics. This is also definitely an awesome car book. Jones succeeded in making you feel like the characters are real. I would recommend it to my friends. Controlled makes you want to read her other books and I hope in the future Jones will write longer books so the readers will get the whole story not just the overlay. 

A new student review of Penny Hike by Bobby S. Richardson

nictaf posted a new student review of Penny Hike by Bobby S. Richardson. See the full review.

Penny Hike was a sad story with funny parts mixed in. One thing I liked was how the author described the characters, making them feel very real to the reader. One thing I did not like was the spelling of words like "doctah" for doctor and "yahd" for yard, but it was understandable.  Bobby S. Richardson fashioned a sad, but exciting story. I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up because of the nature of the story, with violence and bad words included.  

A new student review of The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean by David Almond

tbrayton posted a new student review of The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean by David Almond. See the full review.

This book can only be titled as a work of pure genius.  Although its phonetically spelled words and horrific grammar might be enough to drive some away, the rewards of reading it entirely are vastly nourishing.  Not only is David Almond a master storyteller, but a true craftsman of fiction.  Only he could write something that at face value looks completely illogical but actually chronicles the immense growth and progression in a child’s life.  It is ingenious that with every passing chapter the spelling and grammar improve.  It shows how Billy Dean grows and learns as a human being, while still reminding us of the completely flawed world in which he lives.  We see him change and grow stronger through his writing, which as the story progresses improves.  Another noteworthy part of this book is the point of view.  Since a child narrates the book, we read it and imagine it as a child would.  But what is so amazing about this is the way we are able to see so many evil and traumatic events unravel in this boy’s life.  We, as more developed people, expect the same point of view that we would have if it were we living through these happenings.  It’s as if we forget it’s a child narrating the story.  But we are constantly reminded by David Almond’s brilliant writing of the natural innocence and trust that children have.  And it is this trust and innocence that in some ways distorts what our point of view might have been in any of these situations.  The book is a truly entertaining tale that can be simultaneously horrifying, mind-boggling, and tearful.  Hats off to David Almond for this wonderful book.

A new student review of The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall

Star360 posted a new student review of The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall. See the full review.

Simply put, The Garden of Darkness is the best book that I have read in a long time. It takes a familiar idea--what if there was a huge, deadly pandemic?--and takes it down a fascinating route. Most of the book is about Clare and Jem’s group, but every few chapters are devoted to Master, which I thought was very clever. It helped the plot move along faster, and also gives a deliciously nasty sense of foreboding to the story. The plot is relatively straightforward--get to Master and don’t die along the way. However, a series of unexpected occurrences and new members to the pack make sure that they reader never becomes bored. The characters are incredibly realistic, not clichéd; for example, Clare loves to read. I almost wished that I was on the journey with them! While there was a romance, it did not overwhelm the really important parts of the story; rather, it served as a foil to all of the horrors around them. A post-apocalyptic novel with dramatic twists and intriguing ideas, The Garden of Darkness is bound to be popular among those who wonder about the borders between life, death, and insanity.