A new student review of The Whisperer

jotaf posted a new student review of The Whisperer . See the full review.

I thought The Whisperer was a great book!  It was filled with action, mystery, and suspense.  I liked how the author, Fiona McIntosh, did a great job describing the characters and their lives, like how Lute is a boy who doesn’t really want to be king, but knows that it is his destiny.  A part in the book that I liked was when Griff thought up a clever way to get some keys from one of the people in the traveling show.  I can’t tell you who it was or what they were for, though, or I would ruin the story; you will just have to read it to find out for yourself.  I don’t think there was anything about this book that I didn’t like.  I would recommend this book to anyone ages ten through fifteen or anyone who likes adventure books.

A new student review of The Candy Store by Michele Poague

Sweetfable posted a new student review of The Candy Store by Michele Poague. See the full review.

This was a pretty amazing novel. There were many stylistic choices I liked that the author made. I loved the use of 1920s slang, and I did pick up a few neat phrases along the way. However, it was hard for me to believe those phrases were actually used that often! For the most part, all the characters felt realistic, although I did not understand some of Jett’s decisions and impulses. I am basically the age that she was in the novel, and I would never even consider doing some of the things she did. But she did live in a different time, so that may account for some of the differences.

I always love time traveling in novels. The author made Jett’s reaction to this change quite believable. She was quite smart in some of the situations she was put in, and thought of things that I would never have thought of. In the end, I felt I could look up to Jett, despite some of her minor faults. Setting the novel initially in the 1980s was interesting, but I guess that makes it easier for Jett not have to cope with the lack of computers or smart phones!

This novel was a blast from the start until the finish. The relationships the characters had with each other were crafted extremely well, and I was very impressed. It is clear the author put a lot of effort into making both the setting and the characters lifelike. Even though I never lived in the 20s or even the 80s, I felt like I was able to briefly be a part of those eras and have fun with characters that were having the time of their lives.

A new student review of Attack of the Alien Horde (Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape)

nictaf posted a new student review of Attack of the Alien Horde (Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape) . See the full review.

Robert Venditti wrote an exciting book with fast-paced, thrilling action. Miles was my favorite character because he was funny and nice. This book had rich descriptions. For example, the author wrote: “Using every ounce of strength left in him, he lifted his shaking arms and stacked his hands in a T.”

I cannot wait for book two! I would recommend this book for ages 8 and up, and for those who like comic books and action.

A new student review of After Eli by Rebecca Rupp

iamabooklion posted a new student review of After Eli by Rebecca Rupp. See the full review.

This book was a short, quick read that I really liked. It was much more interesting than what the synopsis actually said. After Eli is a book of loss and death, and it made me very emotional. The voice of Daniel was very authentic and touching, and I shed a few tears in some moments. The only negative thing about this book was that it had a slow pace and it didn't get to the point straight away. The rest of the book is really good, and I highly recommend it.

A new student review of Tommy Black and the Staff of Light by Jake Kerr

mknott posted a new student review of Tommy Black and the Staff of Light by Jake Kerr. See the full review.

I really liked the book! The magic in the book was my favorite part. I loved the magical powers that Tommy learned - they were really cool! My favorite character was Naomi because she is very determined and works really hard. The book started a little slow but after a few chapters it was more fast-paced and exciting. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and suspense.

A new student review of Angels Club by Courtney Vail

sisto8 posted a new student review of Angels Club by Courtney Vail. See the full review.

I thought this book was cute. I didn't know it was supposed to be for kids younger than 12 when I picked it, but the story turned out pretty good. It had most of the contents of a typical kid book: a perfect kid with a dream and a chance to go with that dream, as well as the sweetest, most desirable ending.  Don't get me wrong, I think these kinds of books are awesome for younger kids who are still trying to find their dream. The main character, Jacinda, was a great example for younger readers to try to follow. She was patient, kind, and did volunteer work in her spare time. The setting of a therapy horse farm was pretty unique. I generally enjoyed the book and recommend it for all horse lovers 8+.

A new student review of The Beast of Cretacea by Todd Strasser

Lainebarnes posted a new student review of The Beast of Cretacea by Todd Strasser. See the full review.

My opinion on The Beast of Cretacea is that the book was awesome. The author, Todd Strasser, was able to get Moby Dick and Avatar into a book that had so much unique quality, that it left me on the edge of my seat and racing to the end of the story. Each chapter provided a new outlook on the world of Cretacea leaving the reader to use his imagination on what would come next. I think it was an amazing book and I would read it over and over again. I also would recommend this book to any young person between the ages of 12-16 who enjoys science fiction. I would not recommend this book to those younger than 12 as there was some pretty harsh language and goriness also. But all in all, I enjoyed the book.

A new student review of The Candy Store by Michele Poague

Lucy posted a new student review of The Candy Store by Michele Poague. See the full review.

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A new student review of Bridge Through Time by Scott Spotson

sisto8 posted a new student review of Bridge Through Time by Scott Spotson. See the full review.

I think the author must have had a ton of fun writing this novel! I certainly enjoyed reading it. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. This book had lots of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.

I liked how the inventions mentioned in the book sounded so realistic and were carefully described. They didn’t sound like they were made up, even though they were. I enjoyed how each of the characters were introduced, as well as the secrets they each carried. 

The writing technique was fascinating! Everything fit together so perfectly. It felt as if the reader was present in each scene. I recommend this book for anyone aged 12 and up.

A new student review of Billy Sure, Kid Entrepreneur

BookwormCat posted a new student review of Billy Sure, Kid Entrepreneur . See the full review.

It is a great book, with funny parts, suspenseful parts, weird parts, and more cool things. One of my favorite parts is when Billy is showing off the All Ball on TV, he turns the ball into a bowling ball while it is in midair. It was a very funny part.  I would recommend the book to 8-10 year old readers. I really liked the book Billy Sure, Kid Entrepreneur!