The Fault In Our Stars

The book I read is The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. This is the only book I read from him. Some of his other books include Paper Towns, Looking For Alaska, and The Star Won't Go Out. The Fault in our Stars follows two young teenagers with cancer. The theme of the story is the struggles through life and the love through hardship.

In the story hazel grace has thyroid cancer and her mom makes her go to support group, where she meets Augustus waters. And they go on adventures together across the world. Where they get closer and closer. Both risking their lives of cancer, getting sicker without telling each other until it's gotten close to being too late. And something devastating happens.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes love stories but with a little bit of sadness. The book is amazing with some unexpected parts which makes it better. I highly recommend this book. It great you'll love it. After you read definitely watch the movie.

Book Review by Kaiya S.

Vladimir Tod

The book I'm reading is the Vladimir Tod by Heather Brooks. It's a great store of how vampires and people get along in the world together.

the book starts out with Vlad finally talking to his dad, which Vlad thought that he died, but he lived. Then as he’s dad hits ghost, Vlad and Henry (Vlads Druge and best friend (Druge is a person that a vampire orders around)) try to find vlads dad. Through many trips and trials, Vlad finally finds his dad and they start a life together.

if you like vampires, this book is very much for you.

Book Review by Brandon E.

InuYasha

Recently, throughout this trimester I've read this graphic novel book called InuYasha, by Rumiko Takahashi. For almost all the book she has written in her life, they're all Manga books. One of it is Ranma 1/2, the book is about a boy named Ranma Saotome that suffered an accident during a train journey. As a result, he's cursed to become a girl when splashed with cold water, while hot water changes him back to a boy. This book and InuYasha are both Manga books, even they have different main point or theme. They're also very interesting and attracts readers. InuYasha is about a half demon- half human guy and a girl named Kagome trying to collect pieces of Shikon Jewel to combine all of them together to one whole jewel, the theme is that these two main characters are going around the "fake world" to collect the shards before it falls into the enemy's' hand.

In Inuyasha's world, there's a powerful jewel called the Shikon Jewel, guarded by a priestess named Kikyo. She was later killed by Naraku in InuYasha's form while InuYasha was in deep sleep.The Shikon Jewel has massive powers to give any demon or half-demon like InuYasha the power and strength to defeat all other demons and rule the world. One time, the half-demon InuYasha attempted to steal the jewel, but failed and got shot by Kikyo and was pinned to a sacred tree with a sacred sealing arrow which also made him fall to sleep for 50 years. Meanwhile, in the real world in Japan, a Japanese girl named Kagome discovered a mystery well inside an abandoned house at the back of her house. As she falls down the well, it takes her to InuYasha's world. At one moment when the Shikon Jewel was taken by a demon who turned into an owl. Kagome wanted to help and shot the owl with an arrow, but she accidentally shot the jewel and pierced it into many pieces. After that, reluctantly agreed to work as a team to recover all the pieces of the shattered Shikon Jewel before it falls into the wrong hand. On their way to collect the fragments of the jewel, they also found and made friends with new people such as Shipo, a nine-tailed fox, Miroku, and monk with the Wind Tunnel in his hand which when opened can suck everything inside, the tunnel was a curse from Miroku's grandfather when he fought Naraku, and also Sango, a sister of Kohaku, who was her younger brother and was killed by Naraku, an evil, powerful demon. Along their path to achieve the goal to recover the jewel, all the demons have came and tried to take the Shikon Jewel but most of them failed.

      

Since volume 9, Naraku, an evil powerful demon, and the one who killed Kohaku, Sango's brother appeared. He also wanted to steal the pieces of the shattered Shikon Jewel that InuYasha and Kagome had collected. Naraku has an incredible power and he's very strong, so many volumes of the story are all about InuYasha and Kagome with their friends fighting against Naraku himself. The last volume I read, volume 13, was about InuYasha, Kagome and their friends, went into a cave and fought against a giant monster. And suddenly, Kikyo appeared, shot the monster and the monster vanished.

So far, I really like this book. I recommend you to read this book of you like manga books or fighting scenes. I can tell you this, THIS BOOK IS THE BEST MANGA BOOK EVER !! You should definitely read this book if you're a manga fan like me. 

Book Review by Khoi P.

Number the Stars

Number the stars is written by Louis Lowry has wrote many books such as” the giver” and many more this book is based in a true story about a girl and her best friend during world war ll the theme of this story is about how bad Jews were treated back then .

                                                “How brave are you little annemarie”  

       

IN 1943 Annemarie Johansen and her jewish best friend ellen rosen are ten years old,growing up in copenhagen,denmark. during world war ll . the nazis are beginning to relocate in her city . the nazis are against Jews and the nazis start shipping them away and putting them into camps where they kill you. Annemarie friend Ellen gets shipped away and she has to find away to get her friend out of the concentration camp without her dying .

I recommended because not only it tells you about your history it tells you about all the bad things that happened back then such as getting shipped off into concentration camps  and dying .

Book Review by Malik W.

The Truth About Alice

The book that I was reading is called the truth about Alice by Jennifer mathieu. This is a teen fiction book about a girl named Alice. In the book they describe Alice as a tall skinny girl with a pixie haircut, high school student, the "school slut", & the girl "responsible for Brandon's death".

Of course these are all rumors so we don't know if all these things are true about Alice, but I'll give you a quick overview about the story.

The truth about Alice is a book about a girl that is in high school, she's somewhat popular.

Characters that are in the story are Elaine which is this evil popular pretty girl, josh which is a popular f'boy, Kurt which is a school nerd & then is Alice's "Best friend" Kelsey... All these people know something about Alice that could potentially ruin her life at school. like how she was responsible for Brandon's death, or how she slept with 3 guys all in one night & many other rumors. There is a lot of conflict between characters & every person has their own chapter in the story, kinda like their own diary just with other people's diary in It too. A lot of people don't like

Alice for what they heard about her but you can find out if they're true at the end of the story.

I think that this was a really good book. I personally really liked it, it's very realistic & you are able to visualize every detail. This is a book that is mainly focused on teenagers, it does have somewhat bad language that may not be appropriate for kids under teen age. I refer this book to all teenagers just because it's kinda relatable, maybe more than others. But it kinda just keeps you wanting to read more & more. I personally don't like reading all that much but once I started reading this book it just really caught my attention very quickly. Definitely referring this book to every teenager.

Book Review by Liliana Z.

Ninth Ward

I read Ninth Ward, by Jewell Parkes. She has also written the nest. Ninth Ward is similar, In these books, she talks about the importance of the family. Ninth Ward is about respecting of the people no matter.

In this book she think about her parents. She’s waiting for the day her friend. The important character are the other, Jewell Parks Rhodes, Romeo and Juliet . The important conflict is between Jewell the nerra for, and her friend Mama Ya ya.

They do not set clans the there of the book is silver and her skin reminds her of a walnut, all wrinkly brow. One significant internal conflict is Jewell Parks has problems with herself about allow Jewell Parks her family. One significant external conflict is when Jewell park talk with her friend Mama Ya ya and tried to keep away of her family.

Book Review by Fatumata K.

The Hunger Games

Hunger games by Suzanne Collins

Suzanna Collins has also written a book called The Underland Chronicles that i have never read. It is also a best seller like the hunger games. The Hunger Games 2008 Catching Fire 2009 and Mockingjay 2010. The trilogy is set in our world but in a post-apocalyptic time. Katniss Evergreen lives in a cruel government of the twelve districts of Panem which was once North America. As punishment for a retaliation in the past the President (Snow) created the Hunger Games. One boy and one girl to is chosen from each district to fight on TV until only one child is left. Katniss who went to the games instead of her sister Prim . The guy that got picked to go to the games was Peeta who low key likes Katniss.

All the people from districts four to twelve hate the The president because he is the reason there poor and he makes them suffer. Katniss hates the President because during the Games because her new friend Rue was killed and she shows respect by laying flowers on her body. At the end of the Games, only Peeta and Katniss were alive and didn't want to kill each other. Instead they they tried to kill them selfs by eating poison Barry's so there will be no winners for the President. They let both of them win together. The other districts watching the Games just seen an act of rebellion and they want to see more. 

You should read this book because it is a good way to pass time. You get hooked on it really quickly and you will always stay interested.

Book Review by Junior O.

Maximum Ride

The book I'm reading is called "MAXIMUM RIDE" by James Patterson. He also wrote WITCH AND WIZARD, MIDDLE SCHOOL, TREASURE HUNT, and others. Maximum ride and Witch and wizard are similar because they both are about something unrealistic, like both of the stories are fiction. Both Maximum ride and Middle school talk about teenager and struggles. Maximum ride and Treasure hunt talk about finding something and also they are both teenagers. The theme is family always comes first and can help when help is needed.

This story is about six teenagers that are actually birds or bird-kids that are trying to escape or hide from these people called "White coats" and the "Fly-boys" are trying to kill them. In the prologue of the book Max said "The six of us-me, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-were made on purpose, by the sickest most horrible 'scientists' you could possibly imagine"(Prologue p.1). The main point the "White coats" wants them is to do experiment on them after that if they see that their useful they keep them or if not they kill them. The "Fly-boys" just basically want to kill them.

I recommend this book to people that like sci-fi fantasy or if they like action-pack adventure. If you don't sci-fi or action this isn't the book for you. For me the book is okay, it's not that boring I like it. People say it's the #1 New York Time seller, if I would rate this book 1 out 5, I'll rate it a 4. It's a interesting book with a lot of adventures and a lot of suspense. LONDON TIME says " BOOK OF THE WEEK... Pace, action, mystery, and cool". Well it's a really good book, I'll say you can read when you feel like it. I'll tell you that this book it's really good if you really into Maximum ride this book you must read.

Book Review by Rafael A.

The Boy on the Wooden Box

Leon Leyson is the author of "The boy on the woodenbox", It's kind of like a biography but at the same time it's not because it's telling the story from Leon Leyson. This author has been through a lot and has shared his moments of the holocaust era.

This story is about a little boys experience in the holocaust. He and his family's lives in a village in Poland but soon migrated to Kraków at the age of eight. When the Germans invaded where they were at Leon's dad and his older brother Hershel went back to their hometown because the father thought it would be a much safer place leaving his family. How are they going to get food or money? His father either decides to go back to their hometown or go back and stay with Leon's and his mother and brother. Leon works for a German owner that owns a factory. His name is Oskar Schindler, he plays a really important role later on.

There's many versions of many survivors out there but this one is amazing. This book is really awesome and even intense at times. If you're feeling like you're having a bad time well think again, because in this story the author Leon leyson survived and suffered what has been known to be the most tragic thing that has happened in world history, the holocaust.

Book Review by ChueFue L.

Ostrich Boys

The book ostrich boys is about three friends figuring out how to live with one of their best friend dead, his name was Ross. Kenny Sim and Blake are learning to live with it. However, they start learning how to live with the death of their friend by vandalizing the property of those they feel wronged Ross. A teacher, the school bully, and maybe Ross’s ex-girlfriend. They might face some trouble while getting revenge.

When or if you read the book you will see each of them approach to life. What would you do if you were in their shoes, would you join them and plan revenge or just play it cool and let it go. How would you feel knowing your best friend is dead how will you react when they tell you the news or if you saw it happen. In the story the boys might go on a journey for their best friend Ross. But where and how they will get there will be up to you to find out.

I recommend reading this book because it's really good and I know you will enjoy it if reading what might happen. If you like realistic fiction then this book will be good for you because it shows some off life misery and happiness. If you do not like realistic fiction I still recommend reading this book because trying new things don't hurt unless you're jumping off a train...

But you should really read this book or else I will get John cena to force you too.

Book Review by Gigi G.

Cherub

cherub is written by Robert Muchamore this based on a series but i'm gonna be talking about talking about the first book.he has written other books like class A,lone wolf,black friday guardian angel,dark sun.cherub is a lot like the other books he has written it's all about adventure and  action and crime.cherub is a book that's based on a british boy and how his life drastically changed for the better but he runs into a lot bumps in the road but he fight thru it.  

the story is about how james  goes  to a orphanage because he has no family. james gets in with a wrong group and that's when it all starts he get kidnapped but what he doesn't know that he's going to a top secret location that's when his life changes.He woke up in a room it's dark he scared but someone walks it the head of the cherub.he still didn't understand what was happening laure his step sister was stuck with her dad and he would abuse her and james knew he just had to find a way to get her out of there but it's gonna be hard if he doesn't where in the world he is.’’what am i doing here where am i so you don't speak can you turn on the light NO!’’  

this book is really good i give it a 9/10 its full action adventure it's just never dies down.i think you should this book it will get you hooked and they’re a lot of books in the series.this is a great book to read for independent reading time.if you love action books this is the one you will never get bored there's fight there's everything you've ever wanted in one book if this isn't to you you'll know right away it even starts off with action.it's a book for adults and kids.this is my review on cherub.     

By Mahfos E.

Naruto: Volume 1

The book I read was naruto volume 1 the author masashi Kishimoto. Naruto Uzumaki is starting training in this academy to become a ninja. Then the author writes about the journey of naruto Uzumaki and his friends on roads to success. The theme of this series is to never leave a friend behind, it's never too late to save them. 1 think that struck out to me is when one of narutos friend kinda turns to the bad guy team. Like in this quote "

This story is about a young kid named Naruto Uzumaki . His dream is to become a ninja so he is training in a academy to reach his dream. Where naruto and his friends go on journeys, run into problems etc. Some of narutos closes friends are sasuke, Sakura and his sensi kakashi. So this young kid naruto faces difficult challenges in the future that may change his idea about the village he lives in. Naruto himself In general is a interesting and courageous person.

I liked this book because it was about fighting and stuff and becoming a ninja, which was pretty interesting to me. I would say that the book was more written for teens.I think mostly all the people who read this book would absolutely fall in love with it. I would highly recommend this book if you're into manga or adventurous/action books. This book would be perfect for you it has a balance of both. This book also is a series so their still making books so you can keep reading the series if you really like it like me.

Book Review by Delvin H.

Gone

The book I read about is Gone, and the author of this book is Lisa McMann. She has written a series of book such as, Wake, Fade, Gone and many more. These books are most common for example of life, going through many struggle some teens would go through in their high school years. Mostly about depression, loneliness and Betrayal. Each of her books has its own story about What every girl or guy has been through their school year. They end up doing something horrible, yet they wish they can go back and fix their mistakes.

Janie has just been finish from court and she is sent to go to a cabin for a while. Her buddy, Cabe are gonna be along with her while she's going to the cabin. Cabe , Janie’s boyfriend is talking with her about what happened. She is telling that she is not wanting to live anymore because things are too much for her to handle. Janie knows that Cabe is willing to always stay with her, so it might hurt him if she disappear. With the thought of disappearing, there are always Cabe being there for her. Later in the story, Cabe feels weak because he know Janie is dying. She can't fight anymore longer, he is stuck not knowing what to do.

I did enjoy reading the book, but it was kinda to sad for me. I'm not saying it's bad book just to much depression in here. I'm more of an action, mysterious type of reader. This is a good book to read, i did enjoy it but first read the first two books before reading Gone. Read Wake and Fade, they story will have more sense in it.

Book Review by Nicholas S.

The Highest Tide

The Highest Tide is a novel written by Jim Lynch. This book is his first novel that he has written. Highest Tide , became a bestseller in the United Kingdom after the coming-of-age story was featured on a television show in England. Other books that Lynch has written includes: Border Songs, From May to September and Truth Like the Sun. The main theme of “The Highest Tide is that change happens in the world and we can't doing anything but accept and cope with it. As the story goes more deep into the plot, Miles faces many new changes mentally and physically. Many new things fallout of place and spirals out of control, but in the end everything falls into the right places. Finding creatures of myth, crushing on the girl next door and facing his parent’s falling relationship, Miles must accept it all to move forward.

The story is about a boy named Miles O’Malley. He lives with both his parents and is the biggest fan of Rachel Carson. He's specializes in sea life and even though he knows a lot, he doesn't know everything there is to the deep sea. One moonlit night, Miles goes out to hunt little sea creatures, such as shells, crabs and starfish but what happens next, turns his world upside down as he finds a certain mythical creature only founded in the sea. His parents are obviously unhappy with each other and are unaware of both his secret life on the Sound and his knowledge. He has a huge crush on Angie Stegner, the older girl next door who has always babysat him. Angie, though, is living life on the edge, is the lead singer and songwriter of her own band, and is supposed to go off to college in the fall. Florence lives two doors down. She's an old woman and a local psychic who gets almost all her predictions wrong. She's suffering from Parkinson's disease and is in increasingly failing health. She may have to move to an assisted living facility. Miles spends more and more time stopping by her house, tending to her needs and checking out the books piled everywhere in her home. She tells Miles of an unusually high tide coming in September, even though Miles knows the tide charts predict no such thing. One day there is an earthquake close to where Florence lives. Even though she predicted it years ago, why did it happen now? People get injured but not a single person gets seriously hurt. When Miles is questions by the media, he tells them “maybe the earth is trying to tell us something?” If the earth is really trying to tell us something, then why send a creature that doesn't belong in the Sound and why the high tides and fearful earthquakes? Seeing new things and experiencing life, Miles starts to see the world and what is in it.

I think that this book was a really good book. With the sea life concept, it feels like going back to the ocean with my family and plunging into the deep blue sea. The great use of metaphors and words, allows imagery to take take over the reader’s mind.  Showing the wonders of life, along with the secret life of the sea is a refreshing novel for many readers. The Highest Tide offered a specific setting about a boy who goes out again and again to sea. He sees things and notice brings people don't usually take interest I.  A wonderful and complete story, which is what every reader is looking for. If you enjoy the sea or learning about the secret  life of world, then I would recommend this book above all.

Book Review by Cheng L.

Smile

During this trimester i have read,” Smile” by Raina Telgemeier . The theme of this story is maturing over time . This book is about a girl named raina and it's based off of realistic things that has happened in her years of middle school all the way to high school. Other books that Raina Telgemeier are books such as Sisters , Drama, The baby sitters club, Ex man misfits, and ghost. i have read 3 out of 6 of her books . Her books are very entertaining and they talk about real life situations that i can relate to and i know many more teenagers will too.

Raina is in middle a school with she is a nerd but lucky for her she has friends or she thought they were . As she gets older she starts to realize that they're not what's best for her and her mental stability they always make her feel bad about herself . Like when she knocked out her two front teeth and had to get fake teeth, they made fun of her. One day she realised that she didn't want to be friends with them anymore , she decided that she didn't want to be bullied by these people for her high school life anymore . So she stands up to them and finds new friends and finally she is happy with herself and also at peace with herself for the first time in forever. And she also finds new friends who actually like her for her and wouldn't change a thing about her.  

I liked this book because i felt like i could connect to the situations that she was talking about. Such as maturing and having to change the crowd of friends i hang with. I also enjoyed the scenery of the book , because i had an idea of what the characters looked like but the book gave me the whole scenery right in front of me. This book is written for teenagers who are going through things in their everyday teenage life and need to escape and find someone who can relate to them if they want an outlet on the situation .Also right when i started reading it i instantly couldn't put it down so this book i would recommend for anyone who likes multiple plot twists in their stories . I also finished in 3 days so it shouldn't be difficult for anyone to read . So i suggest you read it if you want to feel happy .  Hey and don't forget to “Smile” while reading this book .

Book Review by Jatice H.

Speak

I just recently finished the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Personally this is the first book i've read by her, but she's an award reading author of her books Fever 1793, and Catalyst as well as five picture books. This books was wrapped around the main character Melinda doing something to get a Andy Evans a popular senior busted.

Entering high school a freshman everyone hates her, and her old friends don't talk to her. She feels the safest way is to be alone tapping herself into self harm. The only class Melinda passed all year with an A was art, she felt he pushed her talent out of her. After feeling like the worst day of her life and the day everyone started hating her would come back to haunt her she talks to her old best friend Rachel and told her why she did what she did, and of course she didn't believe her until it happened again. Everyone tends to feel bad for Melinda and is now showing her

This was an okay book, I felt it got boring half way through the book. I personally think this is a type of book targeted for girls around 8th and 9th grade just because Melinda is a freshman and when everything started it was the summer of 8th grade. It's a good book if you read the whole thing, read Speak and find out what happened that summer and why. :)

Book Review by Sofia D.

Blood

The title of this book is called Blood, Blood is a part of the Fearless book series. This book is written by Francine Pascal. Francine is most known for her other book series called Sweet Valley High. Blood is about a girl named Gaia. Gaia is tough and fearless. She is not used to opening up to people. However, she had recently gotten close to this one girl named Mary. Mary was recently shot and Gaia is determined to murder the one who had killed Mary. Shutting out and hurting another close friend who she has opened up to, Ed.

Gaia is in foster care. Her father works with the agency and that causes some bad experiences to happen in her life. She is living with her cluelessly in love foster father, George. He used to work in the agency with her dad. She also lives with her scheming, lying, and unpleasant foster mother, Ella. George is in love with Ella, but Ella is only there to spy on Gaia for a man named Loki, who does not like Gaia's real father, Tom Moore. Loki is trying to get Gaia to be 100 percent cold hearted so he can take advantage of her. He watches her and pays attention to the things or people that make her happy or "soft". In the last book when Gaia started to get close to a girl named Mary, Loki shot her. Gaia is now extremely depressed. She is determined to kill and hurt whoever killed Mary. She shuts everybody she loves or who loves her out. She figures that way, nothing bad would happen to them and that they'd be better off without her. Ed Fargo. Ed had been nothing but real to Gaia ever since they had met each other. He made her realize things about love, and friendship. All they ever did was annoy each other but they deeply care for one another. This is why Gaia shuts him out. She doesn't  want anything to happen to him. Gaia is an interesting character, she does the worse to the people she cares about for THEIR safety. This is also quite annoying because, she acts like she doesn't mean anything to anybody.

This book is overly dramatic, and annoying but I can't stop reading the next book that comes because of all the cliff hangers. The characters are all hateful and feel distant from everyone they are close to. There are many schemes that happen and will not give Gaia a break. She is always bothered and I'm waiting for her to be happy and everybody around her as well. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes books with a lot of action, drama, and loves reading things that keep them on feet. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with a short attention span because, there are always many cliff hangers that happen at the end of each book. Cliff hangers about love, other characters or someone connected to Gaia used as a threat. I really recommend this book only if you read the first books because, it will confuse you in many, many ways. 

Book Review by Lyla L.

Stargirl

The title of this book is called “Stargirl”. Written by, Jerry Spinelli. He has written many other ‘Stargirl’ books, which makes this story a series! In high school, people will judge you and say many things to bring you down. But what makes life easier in high school, is if you just ignore the haters and be yourself. No one knows you as well as you know yourself and it isn't anyone's business to butt into your problems. Keep your circle small and be cautious of what you say! One little mistake can ruin your high school years!

This story is about a high schooler named Stargirl who has just recently transferred to a new school. The environment there is a huge difference! Stargirl is different from everyone else as well. The way Stargirl dressed was different from others, her actions, her personality, everything was different! As she goes on her way to her new school, people find her awfully strange. Everyone in the school, knew she was a new girl. They often talked about her as well as she walked in the halls past everyone. They would point out how weird she dressed and how weird she acted. It was a huge struggle for Stargirl when it came to making friends and trying to fit in! How would she survive high school? Leo, a student who goes to the same school, falls in love with her after a few weeks. He struggles with many things while being with her; especially the fact that she isn't normal like the rest of the students throughout the school. People are often talking about her. Then one day, Leo told Stargirl something that may change who and how she is in the future. Leo wanted her to be normal.

I enjoyed this book but there are many other books out there that I enjoyed more. I recommend this book though if you’re going through any type of bullying, or being known as someone “weird” and not “normal”. Maybe even being called “different”! If not, I still recommend this book. If you like realistic fiction books, I think this book would be a perfect fit for you! It involves friendship, a bit of bullying or making fun of, and relationships! If you're not interested in realistic fiction books or anything involving friendship and relationships, I recommend you not read this book.

Book Review by Alexus C.

I Know It's Over

During this trimester I have read, “ I know it's over ” by C.K Kelly Martin. The theme of this story is young love. This book is about teenagers going through a tough situation and not knowing what's the best solution. Other books that C.K Kelly Martin have wrote are My Beating Teenage Heart, One Lonely Degree, Yesterday, and The Light Side of Life and Death. They all seem like books teens would read. They also all seem to be involved with love.

Nick and Sasha have been in a relationship for a while now. But one day their strong love broke off because, another girl called Dani came along. Then out of the blue, Sasha told nick that she was pregnant with his child. Nick doesn't know if he should either keep Sasha by his side or not.

I did like this book because, I just felt attached to it. This book was very different and I also could picture the scenes in my head. This book is definitely written for teenage/high school girls. I don't think all readers would like this book because, it's full of cheesy young love and drama. You should read this book because, it's full of things from this generation. For example, being in love at a young age, pregnant at 16, etc. It also has tons of drama that you just don't want to miss out on.

Book Review by Sabrina V.

Wither

I read Wither, by Lauren Destefano. The first book of her series, Chemical Garden Trilogy. The second book is Fever, and the third and last one is “Sever”.

Rhine is a sixteen years old girl, who was kidnapped, and end up in a Mansion where she'll be marrying a guy she don't know her whole life. In Rhine’s world, time is gold. Girls are destined to be dead in the age of twenty, and boys, twenty-five. The Mansion is owned by Vaughn Ashby, a first generation scientist who's working to find an Antidote for the virus. His son, Linden Ashby, twenty-one years old will be Rhine’s groom. Rhine, along with three other girls, will both be married with Linden. Jenna, a eighteen years old girl who hated Vaughn for she was taken from her loving sisters. Cecily, a thirteen years old orphan girl who happened to be enjoying her life in the Mansion, and is loving her new world, especially their husband, Linden.

Although Rhine appreciate everything, and love Linden, but she was taken away against her will, taken from her twin brother, Rowen. Rowen is the only family Rhine has. But how will she find Rowen when she is locked in the Mansion. Worse, Linden is getting in love with Rhine, and favored her. Will Linden let her go just like that? And Vaughn who will do anything for his son, Linden. Will he let her escape? Fortunately, Rhine met an attendant guy, Gabriel who's going to help her. Are they going to succeed? And if they are, is she still going to find her brother Rowen while the kidnappers are lurking all over the place hunting for more girls to be sell? Her story in this book is just the beginning, and there's still more challenges she's going to face along the way.

One conflict in Wither is character vs. society. Are people going to just accept the fact that they're going to be dead, by the age they were destined? Or will scientists continue on working to find an antidote? Some people don't give up, but some already did.

The central idea or theme of the book is also about family. Rhine finding a way to be with her brother again, Rowen, the only family she has.

If you love reading Science Fiction, I highly recommend you read this book as soon as possible. It's fascinating, that when the time you read this, you'll never want the story to end, that you'll beg for more.

Book Review by Shazel T.

Naruto

I read a anime called Naruto, this is the only book Masashi had only written from what I know. This book is about young ninja who had a demon fox inside of him, and all of the villagers hated him and the beast for destroying the hidden leaf village.

This ninja was named Naruto Uzumaki, his only goal is to become a great leader of his village and make people recognize his very existence. Because everyone hated the demon fox inside of Naruto that is why they would deny his existence. Naruto’s best friend is Sasuke Uchia who was a survivor in his clan who was wiped out by his brother. Also he has one goal, his goal was to kill his brother for wiping out the clan. Naruto’s other goal was to bring back Sasuke from preventing him going to one of the three legendary ninja known as orochimaru.

I actually enjoyed reading this anime because it sort of reminds me who I was when I was kid. I'd always be left out and people would ignore my existence. I believe a lot of people would love this anime book because there's much action in this book. I want  you guys to read this anime book because there's comedy in this book and a lot of action in the story. If you read it you’ll enjoy what they're doing in the book like Naruto wasn't the only person who had a beast inside of him the limit to the beast are 9, but actually it's ten because it was divide into 9 beast so that's why I find interesting.

Book Review by Yeng Y.

Schooled

The book I read was schooled by Paul langan.This is the first book I read  by the author I’m not certain if he have another books.This journal is about Lionel and his english teacher at bluford high school. Lionel,can you read the poem to us?’’lionel shephard cringed.It was the third time Mrs.Henley, his english teacher called him today.First she ask him to define what the American dream was.Lionel joked that it was what happen when everybody in the country was sleeping. His classmate and friends laughed out loud ‘’you tripping,Mrs Henley smiled and move on.

Lionel wanted to ask her why she always picking   on him.Lionel often thought of  dropping out of school but he knew his dad would  not allow it.Tanner Street Titans for the first time in three years has won the basketball tournament. officer Hodden, his coach was so happy that he lifted Lionel up in the middle of the court.’’you are a smart player, it was one of the few times   lionel could remember anyone calling him smart.

 I suggest this book to everyone who love reading a nonfiction book or story. If you love reading fiction I will advice you  not to to read this book because it will be boring.

Book Review by Dodah T.

The Kite Runner

The book I read is named The Kite Runner and the name of the author is Khaled Hosseini . He also wrote the book name A Thousand Splendid Sun and it's about a girl afghanistan and she wants to live with her dad. The book I read and the other book that Khaled Hosseini wrote are the same cuz it's about sad stories in Afghanistan. The book is About a kid that did a bad thing to his best friend.

The story is about a kid name Amir and he is the son of Baba and he is a rich man. This story takes place in a peaceful city called Kabul. Baba has a servant and his name is Ali . Ali  has a son name Hassan. Amir and Hassan are best friends and they spend their days kite fighting. The most important conflict was when Amir won a kite fighting tournament and Amir and Hassan walked back home and they bumped into Assef and he bullied Amir and Hassan , Assef did something really bad to Hassan and Amir didn't do anything. Amir was thinking that if Hassan was gone his life would be easier. Amir grabbed his dad watch and money and put it in Hassan's mattresses. Baba found his stuff in Hassan's mattresses and he forgives him , but Ali knew that Amir put that their and they left anyways. Several years has passed and Amir lives in California ,he gets a letter from Ali to come back to Kabul . Amir goes back and found out that Hassan is his brother ! and Ali had died . He stayed there cuz he still had business to do ...

I like this book because it's a sad book and when you're reading this book you get mad that you even put down the book and just scream. I like this book because it's a crazy book and it his a dramatic book. This book was written for people who like a sad / dramatic / guilty / real life problems you will like it. If you like that type of book you should read it now ! If you don't save your time and choose another book.

Book Review by Eddie O.

I am Number Four: The Last Files

The title of the book is “ I am number Four The Last Files “ by Pittacus Lore .  His books are very tense , and sometimes it can make the reader cringe . He has a series of books about teenagers having super powers , to stop an Alien group named Mogadorians . They each have a leader , and each leader is a master of some sort of fighting ability . One of the themes I think the author is trying to make the reader take away from the story is hope . In the story , John and his friends of the same race fight off the aliens at the school , and they’ve out numbered , but John doesn’t give up , even if the other have . John holds on the smallest hope , and fights back , with John’s little bit of hope , him and h8is friends are able to live to see another day .

In the book , a survivors are that teens . The aliens had wiped out their entire race , and destroyed their planet . Only 9 of them are survivors , and they had come to earth , and the aliens want the last of them dead . So the aliens are on a hunt for the last teens that had escaped . At part of the story , one of the Mogadorians attacked one of the teens at a diner . In the story , one important character in the story is John . He is number 4 of the teens , He plays a huge roll in the group . He is like Leonardo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . He is like an Alpha in a wolf pack , He is the leader , and everyone follows his orders .

This book is very good and I really like it . It has a lot of action , and isn’t boring . They are always coming in counter with Mogadorians , and they are always fighting each other for practice with their new legacies . I think this book is towards Teenage Boys/Girls , for elderly Men/Women I don’t think it’ll be as interesting to them . As for the book is towards to Boys/Girls . You should really read this book ! And its series . It’s really really good ! The book “ I am Number Four “ Is the first book of the whole series , and I suggest you readers to really read this book !! I hope you enjoy it , I know I did . 

Book Review by Alex V.

The Hand You're Dealt

My independent reading summative is based on, “The hand yourdelt” by Paul Volpoin. He has wrote a number of books such as Rikers High, Rikers, Black and white, Rooftop, Ruker Park setup, and many more. This book is very similar to all of his others because, he always has strong and positive message that everyone can relate to. The story itself is about taking a stand against a bully no matter how old, tall, or smart they are. If something is wrong it’s wrong, you can’t change the rules for anyone.

“The hand you delt” is about a teenager named Huck Porter whose father passed two years ago. Not only did his father leave Huck and his mother to struggle and fend for themselfs, but he left his legacy of being a champion poker player behind. When Hucks fathers championship watch is stolen, Huck will stop at nothing to get it back. Not caring who he decives and crosses to get it. Even his own mother.

In my opinion, this book is outstanding. It has so many twists and turns that has your head going in loops. It is very interesting and i promise you that once you pick it up you will not be able to put it down. This book is written for anyone who likes nonfiction and books about overcoming a struggle. If you havent read this book, i believe you should hop on the Paul Volponi band waggon quickly. If this boiok is not for you then pick up another one of his books because i promise you it will be well worth your time.

Book Review by Miracole M.

Babysitter 3

My book review is about an horror story. It's called “Babysitter 3” it's about a babysitter killer.It's a story by R.L Stine. R.L Stine is known for his horror filled books.This by far is the best.Don't be too creeped out “He still wants her...dead or alive”.

The story is about a girl named Jenny who's had past conflicts with a killer man who kills babysitters.She went to her cousin Debra's house for the summer who's also a babysitter.Her cousin started to get strange calls.They thought it was Mr.Hagen who was the babysitter killer ;who died ;calling them.All along it was Jenny who was still messed up from the old incidents that happened.

The book overall was very good and interesting.People who like scary things will love this book.The book gives off a scary thrill.Be sure to make it your next book! This book was written as an fictional entertainment.When you're looking for a new book be on the lookout for the Babysitter 3.

Book Review by Tierra R.

Warriors

One of the best book that i’ve read is called warriors.This book is made for people who like cats because it's all about cats.The author of this book is Erin Hunter.This book has lots and lots of parts like part 1, part 2 and part three.It also has “to be continued” at the end of each part.

This book starts with a cat called Sasha who was left behind by her owners.she was all alone until she met another cat in the forest called tigerstar.Tiger star showed her the forest Including how to hunt and survive.Tigerstar also showed her and told her about his clan and other clans that lived in the forest.one night while Sasha was out walking she overheard tigerstar’s plan to kill and destroy other clans because he wants power.It turns out tigerstar is not a good cat after all.tigerstar and Sasha fought a fox together. They even faced dogs.if you want to find out what happened next read the book.

This book is amazing. I suggest everyone should read it except for the people who hate cats. If you don’t like cats do not read this book. This book I very,very,very,very long. If you see “to be continued” at the end that means there’s a part two or three or four. This book is awesome please read it.

Book Review by Philderald P.

The Bully

I read The Bully, by Paul Langan . Paul Langan has also written Someone To Love Me , Valleys of Death, and Schooled .The basic plot of the book is that a young boy, Darrell, is bullied at high school. Its major theme is how bullying is very harmful to children.

In this book, Darrell  mercer faces when he and his mother move from Philadelphia to California . He got bullied by his uncle and cousins , tyray and his friends The important characters are  Darrell , mom  and tyray . The important conflicts are when Darrell move from Philadelphia to California. One significant external conflict is that he gets bullied by his own family and Tyray and his friends . One major internal conflict is that he was scared of Tyray and his friends.  The central idea of the book is that he wants to be taller and stronger .

I highly recommend this book you read this book as possible because is a really good book is so interesting . You should also read is now because it shows how people get bullied and it's sad how this happens so we really have to stop the bullying this is a book but it really happens to a lot of people.   

Book Review by Diana V.

Amulet Series

The book I chose is the Amulet Series by Kazu Kibuishi.  Other books he has written is Amulet: Firelight volume 7, Flight volumes 1-7, and Flight Explorer volumes 1-3.  Flight series and Flight Explorer is an anthology.  Which means it's a collection of poems or other pieces of writing.  Amulet is a graphic novel series.  The genre is mainly adventure, action, sacrifices, and responsibilities.  

Amulet tells the story of Emily Hayes, a young girl whose family moves to her great grandfather’s mansion after her tragic father’s death.  Emily, her mom and her brother Navin find themselves in a crazy situation.  Emily is chosen to be in a line of stonekeepers who protect the mysterious Alien world.   Aided by gemstones, that give them magical powers but also threaten to destroy them. In the Prologue, her tragic father“ ‘MOM! DAD’S STUCK!!’ (Book 1 Kibuishi 8).” That's when the reader gets a hint why they moved to their grandfather’s mansion and it meant a sacrifice was to be made. That night when she wore it it spoke : “ ‘ Emily. Listen carefully. Your family is in danger. Stay with them. Keep them safe’ (Book 1 Kibuishi 40).”  Emily was scared and didn't know what the amulet was talking about until they heard a weird sound coming from downstairs.   Another great scene is : “ ‘The skin will begin to fall, and a sun will rise again. Get to know the sun well’ (Book 6 Kibuishi 115).” This textual evidence is a bit hard to understand but you have to think deeper thoughts.  Another scene that was fascinating was : “ ‘ Algos Island.  For Trellis. Find Algos island...Forgive them...They didn't know ‘ (Book 6 Kibuishi 184).”  When you think about this, it's a bit hard to figure out but you'll start to understand in book 4 & 5.

I really like this series because it tells a fascinating story of just a young girl meeting her great grandfather and she becoming a stonekeeper to help out with this strange Alien world, but I do love tragic changes and scenes that happen in the story and I like how the bad guy turns against his father and takes back what is rightfully his.  I also like how they always meet new characters and it just makes the story even better.  I would recommend this book for those who like adventurous and science fiction. Personally, I thought I wouldn't like it because I don't prefer science fiction, but it was really interesting.  I think most readers would reach out to this book because it tells a lesson but you also learn new things about the story every word by word.  Even though if you wouldn't prefer this book , I still think you should read it because it's not like the technical talk science but it breaks it down and it makes it easier to understand . I think it's a better way of understanding science fiction. So again , I would highly recommend this book series for those science fiction lovers!

Book Review by Angeline X.

Kinda Like Brothers

Author: Coe Booth              

Kinda Like Brothers

Other books : Bronxwood,Kendra,And Tyrell

This Urban Fiction book is about a 12 year old boy named Jarret who had to take summer school because he was failing the 6th grade, while his mother was at home and was a foster mother for other children.

What happens in the story is between the bond of Jarret and a Another older boy who was being taken care of, who's name was Kevon. And the way they met was because Kevon's younger sister Treasure was injured and they were taken away from their parents, and he refused to let the case workers separate Kevon and his sister. They were then turned over to Jarret's mother, till they found a home.

"Ever since my mom died,we've been on our own. One day my dad left saying he was going to his new job so he can come back and get things straight"-Kevon. "My mom woke me up telling me that the new kids were coming over and that one of them were hurt"-Jarett. This made me foreshadow, about what was next because these quotes were mostly the ones to help lead up to the conflicts like how Jarett's mother was always busy babysitting because she would get another baby every month. And it also leads up to his bond between him and Kevon.

I liked this book because it changed who the characters were before and it makes the conflict go with its title. This book definitely targets everyone because this book tells us how people don't need to be blood related to be family,because family is based on the bond. I definitely know that whoever reads this story will like it. And there's even more things about the story like how, Jarret and his friend Ennis were producers for their own movies, fights/ arguments between everyone; Because it tells about someone's life and their struggles.

For example taking in a child to foster, his name was Hugo, he was three and he was burned by an iron to the chest by his mother. This story is sad,adventurous, and relates to reality.

Book Review by Matthew V.

I Am Malala

The book I read this trimester is called “I am Malala”. This book is about a girl who stood up for the rights of women to learn education in any country. She was born July 12, 1997 in Pakistan, a country that people have issue’s with their military (taliban). She grew up in a small area called Mingora, where a lot people were poor and couldn't afford a book or a pencil. Malala usually use to write her notes on her hand because her family didn't had a lot money.

When Malala was 14, she learned that the taliban wanted to harm her and her father. One day in swat, Malala and her friends came from school and were riding a school bus. A guy (taliban) entered the bus carrying “Ak 47” and demanded to know which girl was Malala. When her friends looked toward Malala, her location was given to the man. The taliban fired at her, hitting in the left side of her head, then the bullet then traveled down her neck.

Malala was taken away from her country, and went to England for hospital. While she was in the coma, she started to write words, to make conversation with the Doctor, because she was shot on the left side of her head. Several months later she left the hospital, and she founded a house in Birmingham. Few months later Malala was awarded the Nobel peace prize; She was the youngest to win it.

Book Review by Abdullahi H.

The Freedom Writers Diary

Hey the book I'm reading is called the Freedom Writers. The author of this book is Erin gruwell. Shes wrote other books one of the books she wrote is named teach with your heart lessons. I can compare it with other books because every book she wrote it inspires you by keep trying in school have a good future to do the things right! The Freedom Writers are teenage students that wrote in journals about their personal life they are poor and live in bad violent neighborhoods. They've all lost a person in their life before and they tell it in this book.

These kids are in school where they all hate each other they split up and get into their race they don't like one another they don't get along with other students they fight for their family gang and freedom,also their territory teacher give them a journal and tells them to write whatever they would like anything they feel like writing they write about how they hate the class people tells about how they live. There's no main  character it talks about each students in the whole book. “Sharaud became the butt of a bad joke” drawled a picture with big lips. Books about the violent kids that are bad turned into responsible kids.

I really liked this book because in my opinion I think it's pretty cool that after all they went thru they got thru it, one of the things that inspired me in this book is that they didn't like reading or writing but at the end of the book they turned out liking it they started reading they tried and tried never gave up it was a strong inspiring book. She wrote this for all the people that went thru hard times, people that don't like reading this book might change your mind. I think people that love reading non fiction books this would be the right book for you. Once I started reading 3min of this book I got into it I didn't want to stop reading it, if you're bored and youwant time to go by fast this book is the book you need.

Book Review by Jordan T.

All We Have Is Now

The book I read is called All We Have Is Now is by Lisa Schroeder. It is a teen fiction book. This author has written other books as well. It is about how an asteroid will hit in Oregon in less than 24 hours. The theme of this book is to help everyone you possibly could even if there's an obstacle that will get in the way in less than 24 hours.

This book is about how people in Oregon are hours away from an asteroid to hit. In the Beginning, it only starts off with a couple of characters named Emerson, Vince, and Carl. Emerson ran away from home because her mother chose over her boyfriend instead of her. Emerson got mad, ran away, lived on the streets until she met Vince. Vince is a sixteen year old boy who finds Emerson and they instantly become best friends. As you flip the pages to read more, Emerson and Vince meet new people along the way. Throughout the book, Emerson and Vince had a conflict between each other, they had a conflict because Vince kisses this girl named Kat and Emerson got jealous. More further into the book, they are trying to help people with their wishes, and they are making them come true before the asteroid hits Oregon. They come along a lot of new characters. They meet about 5+ people.

Did the asteroid hit Oregon? If you want to find out, I would really recommend this book. It is really interesting, it has romance and mystery. If you like teen fiction books like me, then you should totally read this book. 

Book Review by Juliana V.

The New Avengers

I read “The New Avengers”, by Brian Bendis, Leinil Yu and Alex Maleev . They have also written Ultimate Spider Man , Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk, and Daredevil. The New Avengers is different from their other books. In these books, There are completely different storylines as well as art styles. In this book, there is a combination of Maleev and Yu’s art styles , while in the other books there separate and and differentiating styles between the other books. ​The basic plot of the book is there was a big fight that caused mayhem between ironman and captain america. Its major theme is action. In this book, there is a civil war between the heroes of marvel over a new registration act which requires heroes to reveal their identities and work for the government.. The important characters are Ironman , Captain America, and the Avengers . The important conflicts are Captain America’s group is being hunted down , 50 super villains escaped high security prison , and government secrets are discovered. One significant external conflict is between Ironman and Captain America. One major internal conflict is Captain America’s Avengers should just hide underground and be vigilantes or be caught and risk being thrown in jail to be a hero. The central idea or theme of the book is Action. For example, they show the heroes fighting each other in the city. I highly recommend you read this book as soon as possible because if you like superheroes while also having suspense and drama . You should also read it now if you like graphic novels full of all your marvel characters.

Book Review by D'Shawn D.

Champion

I read Champion, by Marie Lu. Marie Lu has also written many books, such as Prodigy, Legend and The Rose Society. Champion is similar from her other books. In these books written by Marie Lu, such as this book, Champion, is a dystopian young adult novel and the third and final book in the Legend trilogy by novelist Marie Lu. In this book it tells about the life of a guy named “Day”. His health has been fluctuating due to a rare disease that affects his hippocampus (given to him when he was used as a test subject), the cause of his painful headaches throughout the books. The Republic wishes to experiment on Day's little brother Eden. The basic plot of the book is Eden is a threat of a purge to the republics and the republic wishes to experiment on him but Day does not let (because of his experiences from the experiment, which has caused him to be on his deathbed with only maybe 2 months to live). Chaos erupts and 3 prisoners who wish to capture Eden escapes from the Denver Prison- two of whom are Commander Jameson and Thomas. Day, June, and Eden are ushered into an underground bunker to wait for a subway to a safer city. Much to Day's anger, only the city's wealthy people (with a small handful of the poor who clean up after them) are in the bunker. And More chaos breaks out …

It's major theme is, well there was so many themes! Loyalty was a huge one. There was hope. Another theme was persistence. Another theme was trust. So the major theme? I'd say hope.

In this book it explains about June and Day, they have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic and each other and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps-Elect, while Day has been assigned a high-level military position.

But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them: just when a peace treaty is about to be settled, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic’s border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country’s defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything.

The central idea or theme of the book is.. Well I'd have to choose between Loyalty and trust. For example: Day trusts the caretaker Lucy to watch over Eden while Day is in the hospital and unable to watch his brother.

I suggest you to read this book SOON AS POSSIBLE because this book is very exciting, intense and very dramatic! You also should read it because I LOVED IT and I'm sure you will too!

Book Review by Matthew Y.