A new student review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell Boyce

moseso posted a new student review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell Boyce. See the full review.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again is a mysterious book about a flying camper van. It’s a definite page-turner. Frank Cottrell Boyce does an excellent job of continuing Chitty’s adventure. There are some confusing sentences to decipher within the story. That issue put aside, this book is an extremely good read. It would most likely be enjoyed the most by 9-12 year olds. Because it is a cliff hanger, it leaves room for imagination at the end! The five main characters are: Jem, Lucy, Harry, Dad and Mum. The author makes the characters seem realistic. If you’re looking for an exciting and thrilling read, this is the book for you!        

A new student review of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant

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

This book was relatively good.  The reader can tell how out of place and uncertain Taylor feels after arriving in South Coast.  The author does a good job balancing Taylor's internal struggle with the outer conflict.  However, the dialogue felt a bit unnatural, and some of the characters' motives were unconvincing.  Many of the characters had only one or no defining character traits, and it was difficult to understand her attraction to some of the men interested in her,   The plot was good, especially the circumstances that caused her to be marked for death.  I also found the concept of the banshee's mark attracting other monsters and hazardous events interesting. 

A new student review of Bridge by Patrick Jones

sisto8 posted a new student review of Bridge by Patrick Jones. See the full review.

I liked this book because of the way the kid dealt through his troubles.  He seemed to be able to handle everything that came his way.  He worked through the troubles to succeed in his goal.  The problem I had with this book was that it was short.  Short novels are okay for some people, but I find short novels less interesting because the troubles the person has stop almost as quickly as they start.  Other than that, the story was pretty good.  The characters were realistic.  The setting was great with the characters and troubles.  I recommend this book for kids 12+.

A new student review of Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

sarah.g posted a new student review of Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid. See the full review.

Quirky and unforgettable, Let's Get Lost features unexpected plot twists and interesting characters reminiscent of authors like John Green. The settings are picturesque backdrops that the characters fit right into. The narration is strong and lively with a clear, distinct voice and style. Through this, the characters really stand out on their own. Your heart instantly goes out to the five protagonists, especially Leila, who is fierce and unrelenting in her efforts to help others, despite the dark secrets she hides within herself.

A new student review of The Kingdom of Little Wounds by Susann Cokal

tlang posted a new student review of The Kingdom of Little Wounds by Susann Cokal. See the full review.

It says that this book is for young adults, but I think this way too advanced for most young adults. This book contains high vocabulary, adult scenes, and speaks in older English. Not like Shakespeare, but I think older than that. It took me a while to understand all that the characters were talking about by how things were said, so I was not hooked into the story line. There's a lot going on through this book with each character, so it is filled with action, lust, betrayal, heart aches, enemies, power, and friendship.

A new student review of Between Two Worlds by Katherine Kirkpatrick

bookgirl1289 posted a new student review of Between Two Worlds by Katherine Kirkpatrick. See the full review.

I liked Between Two Worlds and found it interesting but questioned some of the aspects of Inuit life represented. The story was based on the life of a real young woman who had contact with Robert Peary, but the historical record was from the point of view of white explorers. I felt that Billy Bah and some of the other Inuits were represented as very in awe of the white men, which I don’t think is necessarily accurate. There was, especially in the latter half of the book, some interesting character development in Billy Bah as she decides to take her life in a non-traditional direction. The plot moved very slowly, though, and the characters did not have individual personalities. Taking all into consideration, I thought that Between Two Worlds was a well-written story, and I would recommend it for girls 13 and up.
 

A new student review of The Fog of Forgetting by Genevieve Morgan

kingc20 posted a new student review of The Fog of Forgetting by Genevieve Morgan. See the full review.

My opinion of this book is that everyone should read it so they know how to be true to themselves. I really like that in the book it shows you what could happen if magic was at the fingertips of the world's would-be conquerors--what could happen if Hitler had the power to change anything he wanted. This book also gives you different points of view from one person to another. I think that the shifting of point of view is good because it shows how many sides to a conflict there can be. I would read this book so that you can learn that one of life's lessons is to be true to yourself.

A new student review of Winter Falls (Twin Willows Trilogy) by Nicole Maggi

McTower posted a new student review of Winter Falls (Twin Willows Trilogy) by Nicole Maggi. See the full review.

This book was truly captivating from the start. The  author made me feel like I was right in the middle of the best book ever made. The vocabulary was perfect for the recommended age. The reader is instantly pulled into the book within the first few paragraphs. It is definetly one of the top 3 best books I have ever read. 

A new student review of Beetle Boy by Margaret Willey

sisto8 posted a new student review of Beetle Boy by Margaret Willey. See the full review.

I think this book was somewhat okay.  The author had the main character going back and forth between past and present.  It was hard to follow and stay completely interested in the story.  I liked the younger Charlie more than the older Charlie because the older Charlie wasn’t easy enough to understand.  Other than that, the story in and of itself was pretty good - it was sort of cute.  I found it slightly unorganized because of the many stories placed in a random way throughout the book.  I don’t recommend this book for kids under 13.

A new student review of Smash: Trial by Fire by Chris A. Bolton

nictaf posted a new student review of Smash: Trial by Fire by Chris A. Bolton. See the full review.

I loved SMASH Trial by Fire.  Chris A. Bolton has produced a thrilling page-flipper that will leave you wanting more.  I really liked when Smash, a.k.a. Andrew, tossed the dodgeball at the bully after he got his super strength.  I also enjoyed the part where Smash barely escaped from Magus.  There was one drawback.  It left the story up in the air at the end.   I’m sure this is a lead-in to a second book.  If you like manga, graphic novels, or stories with superheroes, this book is for you.  I would recommend this book for ages 7 and up.