A new student review of Growing Up Dead by Chelsea M. Campbell

sschu5 posted a new student review of Growing Up Dead by Chelsea M. Campbell. See the full review.

Growing Up Dead is a great book because it is easy to understand, so many people can read if they would like. But readers under 7 probably wouldn't be able to keep up with the plot. It is also good because it leaves some suspense at the end of the chapters, which keeps you hooked and wanting to read more. The story starts in an interesting way right off of the bat and it captured my curiosity. Also the book starts off slow, then it speeds up when it comes to the interesting part; that is so cool because you get to know the characters and understand them. I think it is pretty much a good book for anyone who would want to read it.

A new student review of The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

LegoLover posted a new student review of The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. See the full review.

        Jeanne DuPrau brings you back to Ember in this vividly pictured graphic novel.  The graphic novel follows the same storyline as the novel The City of Ember.  However, it is illustrated very interestingly and compels you to read farther, making the book hard to put down.  The art was done by Niklas Asker, and the story was adapted by Dallas McDaugh. But the story stays true to the original story, written by Jeanne DuPrau even if it came out ten years later.  I enjoyed the book very much because of the pictures and how it stayed true to the original.

A new student review of Come August, Come Freedom by Gigi Amateau

S.Ehlers posted a new student review of Come August, Come Freedom by Gigi Amateau. See the full review.

Come August, Come Freedom was a fascinating book. I loved all of the emotions and that the book was very accurate. I especially enjoyed it because right now in Social Studies I am learning about this time period so I could connect to many of the references. All in all, I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anybody who likes to read.

 

A new student review of Second Thoughts by Cara Bertrand

McTower posted a new student review of Second Thoughts by Cara Bertrand. See the full review.

Book Two of the Sententia Series is sure to grab your attention just as well as Lost In Thought did. Although Lost In Thought was a very good book, you don't need to read it in order to understand Second Thoughts. This book was very interesting and definitely kept me turning the pages. Cara Bertrand certainly made me feel like I was right in the middle of all the action. The vocabulary used was good for the recommended age, although there was some language throughout the book. Overall, as the reader, I believe that this book was a very, very good read.

A new student review of Keepers of Runes and the Tower of Shadows by Andrew Cratsley

jotaf posted a new student review of Keepers of Runes and the Tower of Shadows by Andrew Cratsley. See the full review.

Keepers of Runes and the Tower of Shadows is the first book in a series.  It was an exciting book that had the action, magic, and thrills that I like, but it was often so confusing that I didn't know who was speaking and had to read the same sentence three times to understand what was happening.  This was a very good book despite that one mistake, though.  One of the good parts of this book was that the characters were very well developed.  For example, Corinth was an elf that needed to open up a little bit, but he still enjoyed the company of his friends.  I also liked the part in the book where they were buying magical items from a trader and one of the characters was able to weasel down the price with her good looks.  I would recommend this book to ages twelve through seventeen.  I'd really love to give this book a five star rating, but the fact that it was so confusing dropped its point level to a four star for me.

A new student review of WhipEye by Geoffrey Saign

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

I thought it was a pretty good book. My favorite part was the ending because all seems right in the world. I liked the setting because it made me feel as if I were actually in the book. My favorite character was Samantha, she was just pretty cool. I could not put the book down, it hooked me in and would not let go.

 

 

 

A new student review of Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman

muffin posted a new student review of Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman. See the full review.

This fast-paced, nerve wracking, edge-of-your-seat-story  is bursting with adventure, danger, and excitement!!! I loved this book; it was flawless!! Peggy Eddleman did a wonderful job on this story; there were no bad or confusing parts. I recommend this book for readers who like excitement and adventure! I loved the characters. Hope was courageous and thought of others before herself. Aaren was always cautious and adventurous. Brock was brave and spontaneous. I also loved the plot in this book. How it was in the future but very similar to our lives. I felt like I could connect to the characters. I recommend Sky Jumpers to readers who like adventure.

A new student review of Captive by Aimée Carter

nictaf posted a new student review of Captive by Aimée Carter. See the full review.

I wasn’t happy when I found out Captive was a book two when I hadn’t read book one.  I could understand the main gist of the book, but I couldn’t understand the minor subtleties of this story.  In the end, though, it didn’t matter. The story kept me riveted anyway, even if it is considered a romance.  The author had a way with words to make it seem like you were right there in the book, too. Overall, this book was great, but very violent.  Punishments were harsh and usually meant death.  There were quite a few bad words also.  The surprise ending made me want to read book three immediately.  Aimee Carter made a great series for adventurous readers.  I would recommend this book for ages 13 and up.

A new student review of Element 238 - The Search for Truth - Episode One by Jon Soeder

vbobrocks posted a new student review of Element 238 - The Search for Truth - Episode One by Jon Soeder. See the full review.

J.H. Soder’s Element 238: The Search for Truth was written atop a strong dystopian foundation and born from a solid blueprint.  However, the construction itself could use a bit of touching up; the first half of the short novel felt heavy with the repetition of an overplayed practical joke and was slow in picking up.  The interest level began to gain speed with the second half, in which Thomas Harding took the spotlight and began to heat the plot up with a futuristic Bunsen burner.  With his character’s development, readers began to really understand the impact of Mensam and its actions on the world as we know it, plus the action became more relevant to the overall plot.  Also, there were a few structural mishaps as there was an abundance of exclamation points and a paucity of contractions, especially in dialogue.  That being said, Soder’s Element 238 was an interesting read that would be a potential read for science fiction fans in middle school or above.

 

A new student review of The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow

moseso posted a new student review of The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow. See the full review.

The Watcher is an exciting book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the beginning! The author makes it seem like you’re in the book, experiencing Wendy’s adventures with her. The book is historical fiction, even though the characters seem life-like. The plot is slightly complex; an in-depth story that requires undistracted reading. Therefore it should be rated for 10-14 year olds. I highly recommend you read The Watcher, not only is it jam packed with adventure, it also has mystery and suspense thrown in with it!