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Firestar by Chris D'Lacey
This is a book in a series, but it is the best so far. It tells of a man named David who deals with a wild world of "clay" dragons. He is a tenant for Elizabeth Penny Lettle and her daughter Lucy. Elizabeth makes the clay dragons, yet they come to life to those who believe, but the dragon must be special. If you do not like sad endings it is not for you. But if you can handle it read it. It is one of the best books ever.
Rating :5
Reviewed by: Itach
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Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
This is a story about a young girl that lives in Euclid, Ohio. She lives with her grandmother, grandfather, and Dad. She wants to go to Lewiston, Idaho to meet her mother for her birthday. So she and her grandparents are headed to Lewiston. On the way she talks about her best friend and what happened to her mother.
Rating:3
Reviewed by: SP
Storm Breaker by Anthony Horowitz
This is a story about a young teenage boy whose uncle suddenly dies. He meets some strange men at the funeral. Later, he goes to investigate it and realizes his death wasn't an accident. It's a great action story and I'm sure you will like it.
Rating:5
Reviewed by: CHE
Dog Song by Gary Paulson
This is a book about a young boy named Russell who is an Eskimo. The village has a dog team and Russell takes care of it. He uses the dog team to go on adventures and has to learn how to survive the old way
Rating:4
Reviewed by: JDH
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
This is a great book to read if you long for adventure. It is about a young boy trying to solve the mystery that his uncle left unfinished. He goes through many tough situations, but always finds a way to come out on top. If you read this book you will be on the front of your seat from the front cover all the way to the last page.
Rating:5
Reviewed by: Ashman
The Worst Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson
This is a story about how this little girl has trouble with bullying. She and her friends get shoved around, slapped and pushed by the "Herdmans." This book is a very mysterious book.
Rating:4
Reviewed by: Balier
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
This book is one of my favorites. It is in a series and it is an awesome book. It has lots of adventure, mystery, and excitement..
Rating:5
Reviewed by: BKG
Tuckets Ride by Gary Paulsen
This is a story about a kid named Francis Tucket and his friends Lottie and Billy. They're trying to go home after tragedy on the Oregon Trail. They meet all sorts of obstacles. This is a wonderful book that I actually enjoyed reading.
Rating:5
Reviewed by: WBC
Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone
This is a journey of a young orphan. He is a trouble maker who lives in England. He is a page to Captain John Smith. It tells about Jamestown and the challenges of the New World. This book is filled with suspense, and death.
Rating:5
Reviewed by: AC2
Artemis Fowl-The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
This book on a 14 year old boy that is the world's greatest thief. In recent books he has encountered fairies and sometimes saves the world. But one of his greatest enemies, Opal Kobaio wipes his memory. She is arrested by the fairy police (Lep) but she hired a gang to help bust her out. It's up to butler (Artemises body guard and partner in crime) to get Artemis memory back and destroy Opal Kobaio.
Rating:5
Reviewed by: Jon Michael
Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper
This is about Delia Douglas an eighth grade girl who has a secret that she can't read. One of her friends, Randy, has a secret also. His dad hasn't been home or called in two months. This is a true to life book, and it tells about young teens and their troubles.
Rating:4
Reviewed by: KMB
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleleine L'Engle
This story is about a girl named Megan and a boy named Charles Walles. They go looking for their dad and they go through a big adventure.
Rating: 4.5
Reviewed by: R. Sanchez
Nascar by Diana Star Helmer
Tell you how the sport started and all the rules and all the car them 1970s. I would recommend this book to some sport players and people who love cars.
Rating :5
Reviewed by: Tom Owens
Swindle by Gordon Kogman
This is the story about a boy who had a chance to get a million dollars. A boy named Griffin Bings found an old Babe Ruth card in an old house. He goes to a card store to see how much it was. The owner said it was only worth a couple of hundred dollars. But then Griffin finds out it was worth up to a million dollars. How will Griffin get the card back? This is a great book full of suspense and mystery.
Rating:4
Reviewed by: HDR
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
This is the story of a boy named Shasta. Shasta was about 13 or 14 years old. He was a slave boy, but he didn't know that , he is tricked by his owner that his owner was his dad and his mom died years ago. Shasta runs away to a magical land called Narnia with his new friend (a horse) named Bree . One thing you should know is Bree is a special horse.He can talk!
Rating:4
Reviewed by: JEG
The Duplicate by William Sleator
This story is a science fiction story of a boy who stumbles upon a strange invention that can duplicate anything…even humans. There is one flaw though, every duplicate believes he is the original and has certain distinct personality differences. This book is a non-stop, fast pace, edge-of-your-seat thriller. I literally couldn't put this book down (I even read during a meal at IHop!)
Rating: 5
Reviewed by:C.J. Nesbitt
Alabama Moon by Watt Key
This book is about a 13 year old living out in the woods by himself and two other friends. This book is thrilling and exciting. It is also quite a page turner.
Reviewed by: Kaelin Malone Blalock
So B. It by Sarah Weeks
This is a journey of a 12 year old girl living with her mentally disabled mother and her wonderful neighbor, Bernadette. Heidis's mysterious mothers word "soof" begans to question her. Heidi then travels a distance from home to seek her mothers past and her history, journing on a search for her unforgetful past.
Rating: 5
Reviewed by: Kelsy Nicole Garner
Runs with Horses by Brian Burks
This is a story about an Indian boy who longs to become a warrior. His father trains him hard on skills that are well needed to become an honored warrior., He and his friend go through many struggles to get to manhood.
Rating :4
Reviewed by:CTC
A Journey To the New World by Kathryn Lasky
This is the diary of a girl only twelve years old, torn form home , and friends, in search of religious freedom. No one knows what the journey will bring, and hope is all that sustains their dreams. This is a thrilling, true to life book, and one of the best I've ever read.
Rating: 5
Reviewed by: HJF
The Winter of Red Snow by Kristian Gregory
This a story about a young patriot named Abigail Jane Stewart, who lived in the time of the Revolutionary War. Her family's world is changed when General Washington's hungery troops come to winter there. She and her family try to help them, but will it be enough to see them through the winter? Find out for yourself.
Rating: 5
Reviewed by: HJF
The Indian In The Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
This is an enchanting story of a little plastic Indian that was given to a boy on his birthday. He was also given an old cupboard. And when the two come together the Indian comes to life. This is a great tale of the boy learning about life and the Indian's real life in the wild. Great!
Rating: 5
Reviewed by: AH
