The Lighthouse Land

The Lighthouse Land is about Jamie O'Neill, who had his arm
cut off to cure his cancer. Since then, he hasn't talked at
all. His mother inherits Muck Island in Ireland, and a
mysterious lighthouse lies on it. Jamie and his friend
Ramsay explore the lighthouse and find the Salmon, which
opens a wormhole to another world. On this world, Jamie
talks and has both arms. This world has an island nation
about to be attacked by the Alkhavans, a group of pirates
who use Iceships carved from glaciers. Jamie and Ramsay
meet Wishaway, an alien from Aldan, the island being
attacked. They save her father, Callaway, from the
Alkhavans. Then, a group of Aldans plan to overthrow the
Alkhavans. They want to make Greek Fire, an explosive that
would burn on ice. However, when they sneak into the city
to get one ingredient, they're captured. Meanwhile, the
Salmon is running out of energy. On their way to Alkhava,
the ship stops. Everyone has come down with the chicken
pox, and as no one except Ramsay, Jamie, and Wishaway, who
traveled through the Salmon's wormhole, has an immunity,
it's killing them. Jamie saves them with a syringe by
taking Wishaway's blood and injecting them. They go and are
about to capture the incapacitated Commander Ksar of the
Alkhavans when a group who hasn't succumbed to the pox
attacks them. However, Ksar attempts to use the Salmon, but
he wasn't in the right location. Therefore, it didn't work.
The leader of Alkhava then attacks, but the Aldans have
been cured and attack with Greek Fire. Then, Jamie, having
fallen in love with Wishaway, decides to stay while Ramsay
leaves. Unfortunately, he hears his mother screaming
through the wormhole and is forced to go. Ksar breaks from
his bonds but Jamie throws him off. Jamie saves his mother
and finally talks back on Earth. However, the Salmon is out
of power, so they can never return.

This was the best book I've ever read. It has romance,
action, and suspense. There's even some comic relief thrown
in. All of the characters are round and dynamic. They
change at every turn in the story. It's like no book I've
ever read. This gets a ten out of ten from me.



Rating (0 - 10 scale): 10

Reviewer Age:14

Reviewer City, State and Country: Chambersburg, PA USA

The Shadow World (The Eidolon Chronicles)

Ben Arnold's mother is going away. He's not happy about it,
but he knows she has to go. See, she's not just his slightly
wacky, laughing mom. She also happens to be Queen Isadora of
the Secret Country of Eidolon, and things in her kingdom are
not going well without her. So, Queen Isadora, Ben's mom,
needs to leave her husband and two of her three children
behind to go back to Eidolon and try to restore the balance
between the two worlds. She'll be taking baby Alice with her
as Alice, it seems, is destined to be the future Queen of
Eidolon.

Book II of the Eidolon Chronicles, THE SHADOW WORLD picks up
the story of the evil Dodman, a villain who's eight feet
tall and has the head of a dog. Dodman has enlisted a crew
of goblins, trolls, and an ugly giantess (who wears leather
and spikes!) in his quest to take over the Secret World. All
he needs to do is get Queen Isadora out of the way. With the
help of his sneaky ally, the Sphynx, Dodman puts his plan
into motion and Ben's sister Ellie, who doesn't share any of
their mother's magic is in real danger. Can Ben save Ellie?
Will Queen Isadore take her rightful place and restore peace
to her kingdom, or will Dodman and his dark minions be too
powerful to beat? Read the SHADOW WORLD to find out!

I thought The Shadow World was pretty good. I liked the
personalities of all the characters, especially Iggy the
cat. I loved the way that Iggy could communicate with Ben
and his mom by talking to them. This was my favorite thing
about the story. This book would probably be a great read
for anyone who has read and enjoyed the Narnia Chronicles,
as it's got plenty of magic and fantasy. I would recommend
this book to readers ages 10 to 13, especially those who
enjoy fantasy and science fiction.


Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8

Reviewer Age:11

Reviewer City, State and Country: Saugerties, NY USA

Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley

Dragonhaven is a first-person narrative story of a teenage boy who lives at a dragon preserve. Most of human society doesn't think much of dragons, so they're no longer around in most of the world. In Dragonhaven, Jake rescues an orphaned baby dragon. He raises the dragon, and realises that dragons are much more than most of the world seems to think. The entire book is written in Jake's voice--the voice of a teenage boy.

Dragonhaven didn't immediately grab me. I wasn't totally caught up in it from the first page, but once it got going, I did enjoy this novel. I liked the idea behind it, too. I just wasn't particularly thrilled with the voice of it, which may have been true enough to the character, but didn't make for a particularly good read. Good characters, good story, but Dragonhaven is just not the greatest narrative.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6

Reviewer Age: 16

Reviewer City, State and Country: Asheville, NC USA

Runnerland by John Burns

Peter is a normal high school kid, just trying to get through life. Suddenly, his dad dies and makes everything change. While looking for something, Peter discovers that he is adopted! He decided this was a big thing that his parents didnt tell him, so he decides to run away from home. Peter ends up being involved with a guy who is involved with gangs, but will this change Peter? Will he give into what he trys to tell him?


I really enjoyed this book. The author really made it so I knew exactly what Peter was going through. It was also like I could feel everything that was being described throughout the book. The main character, Peter was very realistic sounding. He goes through many things in the book that an average teenager goes through. I think that the vocabulary used in this book was appropriate; it wasn't for a little kid, but it wasn't too bad. There wasnt much swearing in this book, which made me happy. I would recommend this book to others because it is a good book to read if you are wondering what some people go through. I know for me it was a change because I never realized that people actually have to go through things like this.Overall, I enjoyed reading this book.

Content: There is some swearing in this book, and some violence.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7

Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Newville, PA USA

Grains Of Sand: The Fall Of Neve Dekalim

In Israel, an average family of two children and two parents
are living in Gush Katif. The two children, Yair and Efrat,
are growing up as all children do, but with one large
difference: the Disengagement is looming over their studies
and every-day life. Their parents, Yoram and Miri, are doing
their best to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but when the
family finds gun shots at night normal, perhaps it is time
to become worried. Yair, Efrat's younger brother, finds his
new hobby as finding live bullets, while Efrat goes into
recession, trying to escape all the Disengagement horror...
while their government crumbles around them.

Grains of Sand begins a little too calmly. However, once
I got four chapters into the book, it began to pick up the
pace. The descriptions of all the different objects were
wonderful, ranging from a bloodied moon to a fluffy dog. The
action was wonderful (once four chapters in), ranging from a
peaceful walk across sand dunes to a protest led by
teenagers. And most of all, the psychological message was
powerful. All at the same time, it informed me of the
happiness of a regular family, moving onto the frustration
and anger of that same family, all because of a government
that could not sustain itself. Grains of Sand closely
follows the story of a once happy community destroyed by
powerful outsiders.


Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8

Reviewer Age:13

Reviewer City, State and Country: Eagle Creek, OR USA

Cover-Up

Stevie and Susan are teen writers and stars of a new TV
show, Kids-Sports. They go to lots of events as reporters,
but it seems wherever they are a deep, dark secret is
uncovered. But, this time, during the Super Bowl it's not
going to happen. I mean it's the Super Bowl, what could go
wrong? Because of a slinky business deal Susan and Stevie
aren't working with each other. They soon realize that the
only way their problems can be solved is if they work as a
pair. The hard part is everyone around them doesn't want
them working together....

This book was a delightful read for me since I absolutely
love football. Even though Stevie is the opposite gender of
me, I felt at many points I could really relate to his life
and thoughts. I believe any football or sports fan would
enjoy Cover-Up and want more when it's done. This is John
Feinstein's third book about Stevie and Susan and definitely
my favorite. A bit of language and boyfriend/girlfriend
content, but overall a very suitable book.


Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8

Reviewer Age:15

Reviewer City, State and Country: Durham, NC USA

Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools

Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools is about a young half-elf
jester whose father has recently died. Sebastian embarks on
an adventure to the kingdom of Keladon to seek employment,
which his father never got to finish. Along the way,
Sebastian (and his pessimistic buffalope, Max) meet a
Golmirian warrior named Cornelius and a spoiled princess
named Kerin. Sebastian is shocked to learn that Kerin is the
niece of King Septimus of Keladon. After saving Princess
Kerin from the barbaric brigands and wolflike lupers, they
get to Keladon and are welcomed by Septimus. But little do
they know that the treacherous King Septimus is plotting
against them...

I loved Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools! It was filled
with action, comedy, suspense, and even drama! It had an
entertaining, if unfortunately, slightly predictable plot.
However, if you can make it past the first two chapters, the
plot gets a bit more interesting with the addition of new
characters and different segments to the adventure. The
characters are colorful and even though there is so much
going on that is fantastical in nature, the author manages
to keep it grounded in a way that makes it believable. It
was interesting to see the way the characters change
subtlety over the course of the book, too. If you want a
good, entertaining book, Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools is
the way to go.


Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8

Reviewer Age:13

Reviewer City, State and Country: Saugerties, NY USA

Speak Easy

Speak Easy is an informational book comprised of 52 ideas to
help you become a better public speaker. Along with the
main text of each chapter, small bits and ideas are scrolled
along the margins. Also, each chapter concludes with a
question and answer page. Idea topics ranging from the
events at which you choose to speak, to handling a
technological failure during your presentation are
discussed. The author offers stories, anecdotes, and
easy-to-remember statements in order to make you a better
public speaker.

I thought this was a very informative book. The author
really covered all aspects of public speaking in presenting
the 52 ideas. This book is one of a series that portrays
the theme of 52 ideas. I really liked how the author
incorporated smaller ideas into the main idea of each
chapter. It allows readers to choose which ideas they like
and wish to try. The flexibility of this book is its
strongest asset. At first, I didn't agree with some of the
points the author was making, and I was left wondering about
the consistency of the arguments. However, I realized the
author's purpose, and can now understand and appreciate the
basis of the book. This book would be great for all
speakers, but I highly recommend it for beginner and
intermediate level speakers.


Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8

Reviewer Age:17

Reviewer City, State and Country: Eden Prairie ,
Minnesota United States

The Case Against My Brother

Carl Matsuki and his brother Adam are living in Portland,
Oregon with their Uncle Pete ever since their mom died.
Adam has always been the one that Carl relied upon,
especially now, being Polish Catholics living in an
anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic area. However, Carl's world
is turned upside down when his brother is accused of
robbery. Carl sets out to clear his brother's name, but
uncovers a secret underworld on his journey. He takes
charge to help his brother, even if he must witness
blackmail and murder to do so.

This book was a thought-provoking novel. I learned a lot about the time period it was set in. However, the story seemed too short. There is very little actual action. Most of the novel just seems to describe the time period and the characters. It was still good, but could have used more of a plot and more action.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6
Reviewer Age:13
Reviewer City, State and Country: Royersford, PA United States

Spanking Shakespeare by Jake Wizner

Spanking Shakespeare is an amusing, and witty book. It is written in first person, as a boy who is trying to survive his senior year in high school. The boy writes memoirs, college essays, and obituaries for his classes. It seems like his life is just one big joke. (He hates his name, he was born on Hilter's birthday, he doesn't have a girlfriend, and he still can't figure out how to blow his nose!) I think Jake Wizner is a talented author, because he teaches us that it's okay to laugh at ourselves once in a while!

When I first started reading Spanking Shakespeare, I thought it was a funny and an interesting book. But as I read further some of the content was inappropriate for girls my age. The book got to a point where I did not feel comfortable reading it any more. I would suggest that the author cut out some of the offensive parts, and replace them with his hilarious jokes. Also I would change the age group to 14 years and older, and direct it to male readers.

Content: See my review.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7
Reviewer Age: 13
Reviewer City, State and Country: Renton, WA USA

The Hollywood Sisters: Caught On Tape by Mary Wilcox

Jessica and Eva are back, doing what they do best. Jessica has to find out who is in charge of the tour buses that are wreaking havoc among the celebrity neighborhoods, and also, how to stop them! And Eva is under more pressure then ever, trying to make her televsion series Two Sisters gain ratings, otherwise (*gasp*) Two Sisters may have to stop the shows altogether. Of course, Eva still has time to find the perfect boyfriend for Jessica. But who will Mr. Right be? Jessica's celebrity crush or a made-up man named heathcliff.

The Hollywood sister:Caught on Tape is a funny, realistic story that makes you feel as if you were right next to each character as different disasters occur. Mary Wilcox makes you feel the humilation and joy that emits from the Ortiz sisters everyday. Well-written. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that, thanks to the title, you could figure out how the culprit works way before the main characters did. But other than that, it was one of the best books I have read recently, and I am sure hundreds of others will feel the same way!

Reviewer Age:13

Reviewer City, State and Country: Casa Grande, Arizona Unites States of America

The Boys Next Door by Jennifer Echols

Which boy will she choose? Lori loves to swim, wakeboard, and hang out with her friends at her lakeside home. She and her neighbors, the Vader boys, are terrific friends and love to spend the hot, humid summer days together. Lori and Adam, the youngest Vader brother, are inseparable friends who do everything together; although she can’t deny her crush for Adam’s older brother, Sean. She’ll do anything to get his attention, even if it means “fake” dating Adam, which involves making out with the boy who she has always considered to almost be her brother. After realizing that getting Sean’s attention is going to take a lot more work than expected, she decides to crank things up a notch with her and Adam’s relationship. After taking things to the next level she realizes that maybe it’s not Sean that she wants after all. But even if it is, she has gone too far to turn back now--or has she?

I really enjoyed The Boys Next Door because it mixed the right amount of romance, suspense, and irony to get the perfect concoction. The author, Jennifer Echols, picked a wonderful theme for the plot of this amazing story. I loved this book so much that I couldn’t put it down, and I stayed up for hours into the night and lost a ton of sleep just to find out what would happen next. This is a great read year-round that will get your love life sizzlin’. I recommend The Boys Next Door to teenage girls who love reading novels that have a twist of a romantic conflict.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 9

Reviewer Age: 13

Reviewer City, State and Country: Upper Strasburg, PA United States

Queen Geeks In Love by Laura Preble

The Queen Geek Social Club, started last year by Shelby and her friend, Becca, seems to be getting bigger. With 2 other officers and a new plan to start a website, things seem to be going great. But when boys are factored in, everything seems to go downhill. Shelby is happy with her boyfriend, Fletcher, though she thinks they’re getting serious way too fast. The problem really lies with Jon, their comic book designer, who has two queen geeks fighting for him. As the summer comes to an end, the girls realize that they need to come up with a new and exciting project. That’s when they come up with Geekfest, a talent show to showcase all the best geeky talents their high school can offer. But as the year goes by, the girls realize that they should stay true to their geeky selves and not let anyone, especially guys, come between their friendship.

The next adventure in the Queen Geeks books was just as entertaining as the original. Laura Preble’s writing style is comical and the plot kept me interested until the very end. Shelby is a likeable character and I think many girls can relate to her. I would definitely recommend this to teens who are looking for a light, entertaining read. I hope the author will continue to write about the Queen Geeks.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7

Reviewer Age: 20

Reviewer City, State and Country: Philadelphia, PA USA

Beyond Cool

Beyond Cool is the second book about Floe Ryan, a thawed
"frozen zombie." That's her term for it, but really Floe was
preserved after her death (vitrified, or "frozen,") which
happened about this time, and then "thawed" a decade later.
Even though it's only ten years, things are a lot different.
For one thing, Floe's younger sister, Sunny, is now her
older sister! Also, people don't drive anymore--they
hoverdrive (something Floe's having a bit of a problem
with). Teachers and movie stars are computer-generated.
Luckily, Floe's got another frozen zombie to help her deal
with all of this--her boyfriend, Taz. Of course, when Taz
starts acting kind of distant, and Floe finds out that she
and her fellow frozen zombies are suffering from weak immune
systems that make them susceptible to major diseases, plus she's having trouble learning to hoverdrive, life as a
teenage popsicle is less than fabulous.

Beyond Cool is just as good as the first book in the series,
I Was A Teenage Popsicle (which I recommend you read first).
The characters are wonderful, and the premise of the book is
highly original. It's a quick read, and well-written. Beyond
Cool is a funny, interesting story. It's sci-fi, yeah, but
it's also a very human story, and one that I highly
recommend!

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 10

Reviewer Age: 16

>Reviewer City, State and Country: Asheville, NC USA

Balancing Acts

A winter to remember. Or else a winter to forget. Harley,
Dove, and Melissa arrive from three different parts of the
country to begin their jobs at a ski resort in the Alps.
Each girl has a secret they want kept in the past, as
they begin a week full of work, fun, and romance.
Harley has a mission here--she knows what she wants and she
knows how to get it. For Dove, this week is just seven days
away from her wonderful vacation with her far-away
boyfriend. Melissa has other plans, she has taken this job
to forget the past and begin anew--but will the past creep
up on her? As tasty as the treats Melissa serves, as wild as
the parties Harley attends, and as mysterious as Dove
herself, Balancing Acts throws readers into a winter
wonderland of fun and romance.

Balancing Acts presents three different girls, each with their own story, and twists them all into one. Harley, the wild child, becomes a lovable
character without whom the story could not blend. Melissa
and Dove are both sweethearts maturing and understanding
more about themselves and past experiences as the winter
progresses.

Emily Franklin presents heartwarming characters as well as
an adventurous plot that becomes wild with romantic twists
and gives the reader a chance to imagine a life of hard work
and secrets blended into one. The beginning tale of Harley,
Dove, and Melissa is worth reading--just grab a mug of hot
chocolate and sit by the fire and you are set to go.

This is a book centered on three eighteen (or nineteen) year old
girls. A prominent theme in the plot is sensuality.

Reviewer Age:15

Reviewer City, State and Country:
Concord, MA, 01742 United States

The Cloud Chamber by Joyce Maynard

When Nate Chance arrived home from school, he new something was wrong. There were multiple police cars and an ambulance at his house. As he got off the bus, he saw his dad being supported by two police officers. Then he noticed the blood dripping down his fathers face. Nate soon discovers that his dad tried to commit suicide. Nate’s father is alive, but unfortunately has no recollection of the event. The police are blaming Nate’s mother, accusing her of attempted murder. No one in his family will talk about what happened, and they will not even allow Nate and his sister Junie to visit their father. Nate’s mother pretends like her husband never existed and acts like nothing has happened. Nate begins to grow frustrated and upset, so he tries to take matters into his own hands, even committing crimes.

The Cloud Chamber by Joyce Maynard is an emotional drama depicting a family’s tragedy, through a child’s eyes. It is a heart wrenching account of a boy who is struggling to understand his family’s reaction to his father’s attempt at suicide. This well written book will likely bring you to tears. I enjoyed reading The Cloud Chamber because it demonstrated many good life lessons regarding honesty and morality. In addition, it gave you a perspective of how children really feel in difficult situations, showing a child’s powerless position as well intentioned parents make horrible mistakes. Although this was an excellent book, I was extremely disappointed in the conclusion of the story.

Content: The father in the story shot himself, so the book is slightly graphic and very depressing.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7

Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Lemoore, CA USA

Lizard People by Charlie Price

For the past few years, Ben's mother has been growing steadily stranger. She talks of lizards dressed as people, who hate the color red and can only be identified by a seam in the back of their mouths. She has even gone so far as to attack people in searching for the proof that they are lizards bent on destroying the human race, and has been hospitalized quite a few times. And now Ben's father has walked out- so what's a seventeen year old boy to do when left to take care of a crazy woman? But that's when Ben meets Marco, who claims to have just moved in and have an ill mother himself. This arouses Ben's curiosity, and he eagerly befriends the strange older boy. Marco has a problem, and Ben thinks that he might be able to help- but he never expected that the problem would involve a story about wormholes in oak trees and a civilization two thousand years in the future, and Ben certainly hadn't predicted that Marco's story would strangely mirror his own life.

I expected to love this book. But, to begin with, I wasn't so sure. The writing style is juvenile and awkward, and I found the protagonist boring and hard to relate to (he is solely described as a fly fishing wrestler with a crush on his best friend's older sister.) Marco's story seemed out of place, and was so much more interesting than the rest of the book that I wished that Ben's life would stop butting in. However, as the book went on it got more interesting, and I realized that, somehow, I had begun enjoying it! Though the beginning drags and the prose is annoying, the story is worth reading for its insightful exploration of mental illness and its intriguing combination of time travel and realistic fiction. Overall, while this book is nothing amazing, it is certainly a worthwhile read for science fiction readers or fans of Charlie Price's first book.

Content:3This book contains teenage drug use on two occasions, drug use by a character's parent, talk of a woman committing suicide, and a character's role model having sex in exchange for drugs.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 5

Reviewer Age: 15
Reviewer City, State and Country: Columbia, United States

Friends and Enemies by David Field

Tommy is a normal 15 year-old boy living in 21st century England. He lives with his Mummy and Daddy, and they go on vacations just like all families do. While on vacation in a chateau in France, something strange happens. The house is more like a castle, with big towers and old pictures; and one of these pictures draws Tommy’s attention more then the others. It’s a picture of a girl—roughly Tommy’s age—from over 400 years ago. The strange part happens next; and Tommy is magnetically drawn back into the year 1599. Tommy is confused, but he goes with the flow of whatever is happening to him. He actually thinks it’s kind of cool. But then Tommy and the girl in the painting run off together for adventures, and that’s where all of the fun begins. Tommy still has his cell phone from the 21st century, which may be his key back to his world…

I really liked how David Field was able to bring a lot of history into this book and still keep it modern. It was neat when Tommy was staying in the house in the 21st century and then he stayed in the house back 400 years. I didn’t really care for the writer’s style, though. David Field went a little too fast, not explaining things where he should, and also made things very unrealistic. Tommy also wasn’t a character I could very easily relate to; he fell in love almost immediately with the girl in the picture, which was a little strange. All in all, I didn’t particularly care for this book, but someone with a love for Sci-Fi historical fiction might enjoy it a little more.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 2

Reviewer Age: 15
Reviewer City, State and Country: Boothwyn, PA US

Demon Envy by Erin Lynn

Kenzie is a regular sixteen year old girl who doesn't really fit into her world. She isn't perfest like her little sister and the guy she likes won't give her a second look, or even a first look at that. One day when Kenzie drops face cream in her tub, a demon portal is opened and she unleashed a demon named Levi. Levi is supposed to make her envious of everyone else's life, so he decides to make her life tourture. First, he becomes the most popular guy in her school after about 3 weeks of being there. Second, he takes the most popular girl in school to the Homecoming dance. Third, he makes the guy that she likes ask her to the Homecoming, so Kenzie doesn't think he likes her. The most important f all is that she has to close the demon portal before even more demons are unleashed into the world.

This book is one of the best I have read in a while, but it does have its downpoints. I do not believe the book is for the age group that it was preposed for: the writing is a bit to big for young adults and the novel is a VERY short read. I do think the story line is really intersting and I can't wait for the author to come out with the next book in the series. The best part of the entire book, in my opinion, is when she first meets Levi. At first, she thinks he's a dream and she has sort of a mini panic attack. At the same to of her 'issue', Levi is trying to calm her down and show that he isn't a dream, and it turns into quite a bit of a fight. My favorite character would have to be Kenzie because she is so sarcastic and really funny, but her only downfall is that she doesn't have a very good self-image. I love the way the author developed the characters and made them seem like real life people.

Content:2The book talks about hell and demons.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8

Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Pottstown, PA United States

Jumper:Griffin's Story by Steven Gould

Griffin O'Connor is completely normal in all respects - except that he can instantly teleport to any place he has visited before. When he was five, he accidentally "jumped." Since then, his life has never been the same. A group of men is out to kill him, and he and his parents move around a lot. He learns to control his jumps. One day, when he was nine, he flinched away from a bully at school - all the way home. That night, some men came to his house. They murdered his parents, but he jumped away. These men could sense whenever he jumped within a certain radius of him. Griffin is rescued by Sam and Consuelo, two hispanics who search for people stranded in the desert. They didn't turn him in, so Griffin lives with them for a while. After returning to his flat and having it blown up, Griffin is taken to Mexico to live with Alejandra, Consuelo's cousin. Griffin is happy for a few years, but then the group of people found him because he had fillings and they used his name. The group tracked him, but he escaped and they didn't know about Alejandra. Then, Griffin decides to live on his own, so as not to put others in danger. He takes an abandoned mine in the desert as his home. Griffin buys a generator and a lot of things needed to survive, and he lives there after blowing up the entrance, so only he can get in or out. Then, Griffin is happy for a while, jumping all over the world and sketching places so he can jump there again. All the while, he kept in touch with Sam and Consuelo. Then, the group of men, who Griffin now knows are called "Paladins," find and kill Sam and Consuelo. After relocating Alejandra and overcoming his grief, he decides to continue his lifestyle. In France, he meets an American, E.V. Kelson. He and E.V. fall in love over the next few months. One day, they went to a dance. Unfortunately, E.V. had been threatened by the Paladins to kill Griffin or her parents would die. Griffin talked her out of it and saved her mother and brother, but her father was already dead. Mortified, Griffin severs ties with E.V. Then, Griffin lures some Paladins to his "Hole" and traps them in it. Once they were in, he opens some propane tanks and lights a few candles and jumps out. All but one of the Paladins die. Griffin learned from one man that they were lead by a man named Roland, but nothing else.

Jumper: Griffin's Story is a great book. It takes place in the present, and it's about an ordinary kid with extraordinary powers. Griffin is such a dynamic and round character that it feels like he is an actual person. Each time someone close dies, he learns a lesson and changes a bit. It's like no story I've ever read. This book gets a ten out of ten from me.

Content: Strong language, Sexual content

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 10

Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Chambersburg, PA U.S.