A new student review of My Life Hereafter by Lynette Ferreira

JesusFreak posted a new student review of My Life Hereafter by Lynette Ferreira. See the full review.

This book started off quickly and gained my attention immediately. The plot stayed fast-paced throughout the entirety of the read and I rarely got bored. The main character, Sunel, was a likable and believable character. The majority of teenage girls will be able to relate to the emotions Sunel felt throughout the book.

The romantic relationship in this book could have been enhanced a little more because it felt rushed and unbelievable. I wish it was developed more in order to establish a well-rounded relationship between the characters. Fleshing this out part of the plot would have made the romance more authentic.

Overall, this story is a great read for anyone who likes life-after-death stories with relatable characters and a swift plot.

A new student review of The Mother-Daughter Book Club: Mother-Daughter Book Camp by Heather Vogel Frederick

sakurafrost posted a new student review of The Mother-Daughter Book Club: Mother-Daughter Book Camp by Heather Vogel Frederick. See the full review.

The Mother-Daughter Book Camp was, in my opinion, the best of the seven prequels. It's a fun ride in a beautiful setting and there's something exciting that happens every chapter. From a skunk episode to a luau, this book has it all and more. Although I was sad to see the girls part ways, the book ended with a lot of hope for the future and plans to get together, so I found both plot and ending to be satisfactory. Besides a wonderfully written story, The Mother-Daughter Book Camp also encourages readers to look forward with hope and not fear, as well as advice on befriending enemies.

A new student review of Island Treasures by Alma Flor Ada

ScienceMan18 posted a new student review of Island Treasures by Alma Flor Ada. See the full review.

I think this a good book and gives insight into the life of a girl growing up in Cuba. The book shows the importance of being loved, such as when the Uncle loses his students and the caretaker burns his hand. The book also demonstrates the customs and rituals of another country.

I like how the book was divided into several mini stories that describe the key different parts of her life. I chose to review this book to discover what life in Cuba is like for the girl and the writing described this well.

I think the writing is a little slow paced and did not get to the point fast enough. But overall it was very good.

The book portrays throughout that perseverance is important: no matter what problem the family faced, they would get through it.

There was some mature content as people fake death and there are weapons. The caretaker, Somone, also burns his hands very badly.

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