A new student review of Earth Girl by Janet Edwards

Reading_Between_The_Lines posted a new student review of Earth Girl by Janet Edwards. See the full review.

The book is well writen and very descriptive, and would be a great read for science fiction and dystopian lovers. It had some places that you could not put the book down. It had romance, action, sadness, and truth all wrapped up in its cover. This book has some places which makes the book more suitable for mature tweens or teenagers (mentions of sex and scary situations), but is a great read as a whole. 

A new student review of Search (SEEK #1) by Candie Leigh Campbell

JesusFreak posted a new student review of Search (SEEK #1) by Candie Leigh Campbell. See the full review.

When I began reading this book, I was very intrigued by the storyline. The author was unique with her imagination and came up with a very interesting story. Though slow in a few parts, the majority of this novel was fast-paced and compelling.

Keira, the protagonist, was my favorite character in the book. She was a strong, powerful woman who frequently had to question where her loyalties lied. I felt that she was a very believable and independent character.

I would personally recommend this for ages 12+ instead of mature young adult. While a good story, the writing style still felt a little bit juvenile.

Overall, it’s an intriguing read that any pre-teen or teen will enjoy.

A new student review of Pyramid Hunters: The Iron Tomb by Peter Vegas

Adelyn850 posted a new student review of Pyramid Hunters: The Iron Tomb by Peter Vegas. See the full review.

I liked this book it wasn't too scary and it had a lot of good ideas, but it was very difficult for me to read because it was very slow in the beginning. I like books that have a nice hooking beginning, then the action starts right away. In this book I liked the intro a lot but then it started to slow down for me. I will say at some parts in the story the detail made the book a lot better, although once you came rear the middle of the story things started to spike up and I could not put the book down. I loved how the author tied some nonfiction facts about Egypt into this story and took it to the next level.

I would recommend this story to readers that like a lot of action and growing suspense level. I give this book a 4 out of five-star rating because overall I liked this book and the idea behind it. but there is a little too much waiting for me.

 

 

A new student review of Packing Evil by P. E. Yudkoff

jotaf posted a new student review of Packing Evil by P. E. Yudkoff. See the full review.

Packing Evil ​was a very well-written book with lots of action that will keep your interest from start to finish. I loved the descriptions in this book; they really made it come alive and pop. For example, these are a couple sentences from the book: “Only the front porch railing was touched by the sun which lit up a row of pointy, red spindles. To Sydney they looked like bloody teeth waiting to grab her.” Also, it was interesting that the author had such a unique way to help out Pack when he was in trouble.

 

The one thing I felt it needed was a bit more structure and build-up in the beginning; it was a little rushed. I would recommend this book to ages 13 and up due to a bit of language, and to fans of books where the heroes have to go through challenges to get to their ultimate goal. Just to warn you, though, it has a cliffhanger ending. Hopefully the second book will resolve some of the questions the reader is left with.

A new student review of Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum

thudson36 posted a new student review of Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum. See the full review.

I loved reading Tell Me Three Things. Immediately, I fell in love with the concept of the story and characters. Many interactions between characters, especially between Somebody/Nobody and Jessie, are told through text messages and emails, which made it seem so much more personal and real. The protagonist, Jessie, is very likeable and as a teenage girl, I could relate to many of her feelings and worries. She is a very strong female character, and I enjoyed how as a teenager, she was still portrayed as complex and capable of dealing with tough situations, such as death. Also, Julie Buxbaum did a fantastic job of creating very complex characters and developing their role over the span of the novel. I could tell that the storyline was very well thought out. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel, and would recommend it to others.

A new student review of Fabulous Faith in Meet My Worry Monster by Melissa Webster

Jowill posted a new student review of Fabulous Faith in Meet My Worry Monster by Melissa Webster. See the full review.

This children's book has delightful illustrations that every young child will love. The story is written for very young children, but readers of all ages can relate with the book's message. 

Everyone worries sometimes, and this book encourages the reader to understand how negative worrying can be. It teaches you that you are stronger than you think. What a great message for everyone!

A new student review of Fabulous Faith in Meet My Worry Monster by Melissa Webster

Jowill posted a new student review of Fabulous Faith in Meet My Worry Monster by Melissa Webster. See the full review.

This children's book has delightful illustrations that every young child will love.  The story is written for very young children, but readers of all ages can relate with the book's message. 

Everyone worry's sometimes and this book encourages the reader to understand how negative worrying can be.  It teaches you that you are stronger than you think.

What a great message fpr everyoneo

A new student review of Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart

lexygirl1997 posted a new student review of Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart. See the full review.

Lily and Dunkin is an amazing coming of age novel. This book gave me emotions I never thought possible from a middle grade novel. Donna Gephart did a lot of research to write this novel and it is apparent thoughout the story. I expecially felt close to Lily in this book and was always excited to read in her perspective. I highly reccommend reading this novel.

A new student review of Gertie's Leap to Greatness by Kate Beasley

moseso posted a new student review of Gertie's Leap to Greatness by Kate Beasley. See the full review.

Gertie’s Leap to Greatness is a well-written story about fifth-grader Gertie Foy. Gertie’s parents do not live together, and although the book never mentions it, it can be assumed that they are divorced. Gertie lives in Alabama with her dad and Aunt Rae.

 

This book was written with clarity and is surprisingly visual. It was effortless to envision the settings in the story. The artistic illustrations that filled the book were a noteworthy asset to this moving story. Covering a variety of emotions, the author focuses on competition and friendship. The climax of this tale is wonderful as it presents the message that each of us is unique and special. 

 

I would recommend this book to anyone under the age of eleven. Being thirteen and reading about a fifth grader made the story and characters a bit difficult to relate to. Even so, it was a pleasurable and uplifting read. Follow Gertie to the highs and lows of fifth grade in Gertie’s Leap to Greatness!  

A new student review of The Stars of Summer by Tara Dairman

lag152 posted a new student review of The Stars of Summer by Tara Dairman. See the full review.

When I got the book "The Stars Of Summer"  and started reading it, I could not put it down. I think the book is a fun read and is very interesting.  The humor is fun and the characters are memorable.  There are enough exciting turns in the plot that keep Gladys on her toes.  This book would be a great choice for a person who likes cooking, or tuning in to food-related entertainment.