Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
I love this book. It has lots of drama, fighting, and suspense.

Reviewed by: Victoria

Age: 13

I'd Tell you I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
I thought this book was really good. It had a lot of suspense and mystery moments.

Reviewed by: Victoria

Age: 13

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
This book included a lot of suspense and mystery. I really enjoyed it!

Reviewed by: Victoria

Age: 13

Thirsty by M. T. Anderson

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
All Chris wants is to be a normal kid, to hang out with friends, avoid his parents, and get a date with Rebecca Schwartz. Unfortunately, Chris appears to be turning into a vampire. READ THIS BOOK!

Reviewed by: Bethany

Age: 10

Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
Z for Zachariah is about a girl named Ann and everybody around where she lives died due to radiation poisoning. So now Ann is all by herself in her valley, until she meets a scientist named Mr. Loomis. They survive together in the valley.

Reviewed by: Veronica

Age: 12

Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien

Would you recommend this book to a friend?

Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?

5

Book Summary & Comments

Ann Burden is possibly the only person left on earth. Nerve gas and a nuclear bomb have given off radiation on the earth, except in her valley. A scientist comes along, and she believes he is dangerous.

Reviewed by: Jessica

Age: 13

Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
Okay, those of you who know me know I love fairy tales - especially modern adaptations of fairy tales. And this one is based loosely on Beauty and the Beast, which is one of my top two fairy tales. With a little bit of Irish history and Grease thrown in as well.

Yes, I said Grease. Trust me, you'll like it.

Let's start with Aurora. She's beautiful, she's smart, she's put together in that way that completely transcends fashion that I know I will never be able to pull off. She's also starting a new school, because her mother just died and her dad decided that it would be easier for both of them if they got a fresh start. To be honest, Aurora agrees with him.

And then there's Lucius. Okay, now there's an unusual and slightly villainous name. And Lucius lives up to it - just like Aurora, his family had to move, so he's starting a new school - but in his case, they moved because he blew up their house. Okay, half the house, but still. So now he's got a reputation as a troublemaker, he's starting sophomore year at a new high school, and oh yeah. He's got two hooks instead of two hands.

I loved the fact that the author kept the plot twisting, so every time you thought you knew exactly where this was heading you'd turn the page and find out you were wrong. And the side characters are excellent too - Aurora's dad, who's the school librarian; Lucius's little sister, Misty; and Nick Greek, the 22-year-old football star-turned-security guard. But what really makes this book shine is how it alternates between Lucius' viewpoint and Aurora's, so that the difference between the outcast's life and the princess's life is in really sharp contrast.

Reviewed by: Miss Jennie

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Series:

1st in Wolves of Mercy Falls

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
For those of us who know werewolves are cooler than vampires any day - or who just enjoy a good fantasy - this is a great, fun read. All her life, Grace has been aware of the wolves in the woods behind her house. She ought to be scared of them, considering a group of them attacked her when she was a kid. But... she's not. She's actually more interested in them.

And one of them is interested in her. Sam was there that day, though he didn't attack her. He rescued her instead, made sure she got home safely. And ever since, he's used every excuse to keep an eye on her.

And now they're both teenagers... and about to meet again.

Reviewed by: Miss Jennie

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Series:

6th in "Harry Potter"

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
This book was awesome. It was the best Harry Potter book. It has adventure, romance, epic battles, and it concludes the series.

Reviewed by: Kennedy
Age: 14

Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Would you recommend this book to a friend?
Yes

On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being the worst book ever written and five being the best, what would you rate this book?
5

Book Summary and Comments:
This book is about a girl who moved and got dumped by her boyfriend and is writing the longest letter to him.

Reviewed by: Olivia
Age: 15