How to Say Goodbye in Robot

The book I read was How To Say Goodbye In Robot by Natalie Standiford.This book isn't a serie but some other books that she wrote was CanTrue Love Survive High School,The Secret Tree,The Boy On The Bridge,and many more.The book How To Say Goodbye In Robot is a story about a boy name Jonah that has a nickname name Ghost boy with a girl name Beatrice that also has a nickname name The Robot Girl.The theme is when you leave,tell someone that your leaving so they don't have to worry.

Beatrice was new to Canton(the school),she is a senior and met many new people.She likes to listen to “The Night Lights”on the radio at night and they tell storys about their days and trying to get advise from Herb the host.She met Ghost boy which was Jonah and they became great friends.No one really liked Jonah because they said that he always talk about ghost stuff and weird things.There was this boy name Walt that liked Beatrice and asked her to prom but she said no.She asked Jonah if he was going and he said no but they both eventually went to prom together and sneak out of prom and went to the Ocean City.Jonah found out that his brother Matthew died so Jonah disappeared and left a note for the robot girl.He said that he loved her and he's not coming back and told her to not look for him.

This book was okay.It was kinda sad and it has some romance in it.I would recommend this book to who likes reading mystery books.It can be boring in the beginning but it got interesting in the middle to the end.

Book Review by Serenity Y.

Yummy

Yummy by G. Neri

The Robert sandifer story is a 11 year old boy who was a gd(Gangster Disciple) . His nickname is yummy because he loves junk food like cookies.

Yummy is a troubled kid he was killer in roseland in Chicago .He is 4’5 and he's killing for older people . He killed a little girl. She was jump roping and she got hit by a stray bullet and she died. His family loved him they thought that he wasn't a bad child even this he did what he did people had different opinions .He grandmother loved him she was crying so hard because she had lost her baby.

Yummy was the best little kid he was nice he was just temped by the wrong people . I think if he had the right people he would be still alive . Yummy died because his gang said he was attracting to much attention to him self and the gds . They killed him under a bridge they bring him in a black car.

He also so had 3 brothers and like 2 sister he loved chicken eve

Book Review by David R.

Scarlet

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

The author of this book had a very colorful imagination about the plot settings, and the extra details. She wrote down these details in a very creative way making it sound realistic and setting the future as a good example. Although there was tons of violence and romance the tone she put it in just set the mood and made you wanting to read more and more every time. She talked about different planets with living life on them, she had kings, queens, Dukes, duchesses, princess and princes involved all in the story.

This story is basically about a Lunar fugitive named Cinder trying to reclaim her throne from Queen Levana (cinders aunt that tried to kill cinder at a young age). Cinder escapes from prison running around the Eastern Commonwealth with Thorne (a friend) and Scarlet (another SPECIAL friend). “My men are equipped for battle, their K9 teeth are sharper than normal, their claws are longer than usual, their furrier than any other animal you will ever see, you can feel their thoughts. Their thoughts are horrendous, all that's on their mind is kill kill kill. I love it.” (Queen Levana). Personally I loved this book because it has all the science fiction characteristics that I love and it’s just set the way I've always pictured it.

I think this book was written for people that have a creative mindset and always picture the future as like robots taking over the world and electronic things becoming the new everyday thing. For insistence everything you do would involve some type of robot or high quality electronic device. I also think all type of readers would like this book, it has more than one topic in it. It's perfect! I encourage everyone to read this trilogy it's AMAZING!!!!! They are very long books but once you start you can't stop!! Try it, you won't be disappointed. I promise.

Book Review by Emily J.

Dear Charlie

Dear Charlie by N. D. Gomes review

The story takes place in Britain in the year 1995. A sixteen years old named Sam has a brother named Charlie. One day Charlie went to school and Charlie shoots his classmates and the shot himself. Sam’s whole family and the town he lives in are shocked by the tragedy. The town treated Sam’s family like outcast. The town's school requested Sam not come back.So his therapist recommends him going to a new school to get a fresh start. At the new school Sam quickly makes friends with a circle of people. But the Sam still gets hate and abuse letters in the mail from the other community and it's getting worst at his home. His mom is still in a state of denial and his dad is always depress and stays in his garage all day. Within his group of friends the has a romantic relationship with a girl called Lzzy. I would recommend this book because it has good plot and it has good characters development, overall I enjoyed the book.

Book Review by Jacques A.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

J.K. Rowling author of the New York Times best selling series Harry Potter including the Philosophers Stone, the Chamber of Secrets,the Prisoner of Azkaban, the Goblet of Fire, the Order of the Phoenix, theHalf-Blood Prince, and the Deathly Hallows. All of them have been turned into movies and were fairly close to the books. The Chamber of Secrets is the second book in the series I believe the theme in this book is that you can do nothing alone you always need help also that giving up is not an option.

Harry Potter, just returning to number four Privet Drive after his first year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Through the whole summer the Dursleys were as mean as ever and Harry was desperately wanting to get back to Hogwarts at the end of the summer. Although the Dursleys had other ideas when Harry messed up a important thing for his uncle Vernon he had bars put on his window and door locked so he couldn't leave. But one evening Harry wakes up to the sound of a car engine outside his window. It was Ron Weasley and his brothers Fred and George. They had come to rescue Harry so he could stay with them until school started after narrowly escaping they get back to the Burrow (the Weasley's house). Then they are off to Hogwarts for their second year but something is wrong at Hogwarts. The Chamber of Secrets had been opened again. Harry and friends must find all the clues to find out who or what has been petrifying students and killing Mudbloods.

I have read this book many times and still enjoy reading it but before you read this one make sure you read the first one. I would say the target audience would be kids but now people of all ages read these books like children, teens, and adults of all ages. I believe you should read this entire series it is an amazing adventure with amazing characters, well thought out plot, and a satisfying ending please so read this book you will not be disappointed.

Book Review by Jared N.

Walking Wounded

The book series Vietnam, book five Walking Wounded by Chris Lynch. This is the last book of the series and the whole series is based on four best friends and what happened to them when they went to serve in the Vietnam war. In book five one of them has died and the ripple effect it is has on the rest of his friends. The theme of the series is to give different points of view thru the eyes of the soldiers.

In this book one of the friends Rudi, has been killed and the rest of them are extremely sad. Morris volunteers to escort his fallen friend home. Threw the book we see what happens to not only Morris, but to the other friends Ivan and Beck. Morris has to deal with all of the changes back home, while Ivan and Beck have to deal with some very challenging, life affecting events back in Vietnam.

I liked the book and the whole series. Focusing more on this book specifically, it was one of those books that have to read to end to see how it all plays out. This book and the whole series is meant for kids and young teens. Anybody who likes a good war book or you just need something to read for a class this series is a good choice, and who knows you may even would want to read the whole series. In my opinion, this is one of the best series I've read in along time.

Book Review by Reid N.

The Freedom Writers Diary

The Freedom Writers Diary

I like this book since it indicates acceleration and that regardless of what you experience, you can get past it, it may require significant investment and devotion, however yet they sit tight for a change is justified, despite all the trouble. I for one think all readers might want this book since it indicates how far you can go in life. Everything I can let you know is to peruse this book you will appreciate it and crave to flip to the following page.

At the point when youthful instructor Erin Gruwell draws attention to her extraordinary and powerful showing strategies, the school organization relegates her to a class of “unteachable” understudies, the vast majority of whom are non-white individuals who encounter much hardship in their own lives.

Gruwell's understudies start keeping diaries or journals about their lives. In these, they discuss their own involvement with pack brutality, abusive behavior at home, substance manhandle, the lawful framework, and that's only the tip of the iceberg.

Gruwell acquaints her understudies with The Journal of Anne Frank and different books about the individuals who have survived war and oppression. The understudies are moved to the point that they start taking up accumulations to convey survivors to visit their school. This gains them national consideration.

Book Review by Shamya B.       

Now is the Time for Running

Now is the Time for Running by Michael Williams

This story is about a boy and his brother called Doe and Innocent they run away from their village,because the soldiers murdered everyone in their village.They live in Africa a country called Zimbabwe.

One day Doe and Innocent were playing soccer in their village they was a trucks with soldiers aboard arrive with guns in their village.Doe and Innocent run away from their village.Everyone else has been murdered by the soldiers.Doe and Innocent had nowhere to go so they make their way to South Africa where they can work,go back to school and find their father.They only have a picture of him standing in front of a truck with a phone number on it.Doe and Innocent arrive in South Africa where they find work at the flying Tomato farm.They are led astray by one of their fellow farm worker and left penniless and lost.No job,no money,no food.Doe end up living on the street.He became one of the glue sniffing street kids in South Africa,Doe play soccer in a drug induced fog.One day a scout recognizes his talent and skill.The scout approaches Doe and tell him about a soccer team made up of kids from the street of Cape Town.Doe agreed and he play for the team and his life got better.He didn't find his father and the book didn't tell us where Innocent go or what happened to him.

I recommend you to read this book,because in some ways I learn so many amazing things from this book anytime I read it.You should read this book if you like books that anytime you read it a give you hope.I like this book,because a teach you how to keep moving in life don't give up.

Book Review by Eddie S.

No Passengers Beyond This Point

I have just finished the book, No passengers Beyond thispoint, by gennifer choldenko. The story is about the three siblings who find themselves in a place they don't recognize and they  how to get back.

    

This story also takes place when three siblings move to Colorado to join their uncle and wait for their mother arrive. In book story narrated by Finn, India,mouse sisters.She tells  about a serious book story where they traveled in strength place.

    

I really liked the book,I think this book is very interesting book I've read so far.I think all readers will like this book because it's very fun,important,and interesting,you should read this book right now because this book makes you read more.and maybe you can learn many things  from this book 

Book Review by Zinash A.

Sweethearts

The title of the book I read is sweethearts by Sara Zarr. Some of her books are Roomies,story of a girl,how to space a life,what we lost and the Lucy variations.The genre of this book is friendship,loves and mystery.

Jennifer Harris  was a young girl who had no friends always bored. And Cameron  was a young boy who was always sitting alone.Cameron Quick  and Jennifer became friends. They  were one another only friend. It was Jennifer birthday,Cameron disappeared to nowhere. He didn't even tell Jennifer. Cameron disappearance made Jennifer scared that she lost one person she had. Jennifer school mates told her Cameron was dead and gone.when Jennifer went to conform from her mom, her mom told her the same thing. Her mom let her believe her was dead.Jennifer’s mom remarried so they moved to other. When Jennifer went to another school she changed her name to Jenna vaugh.

On Jenna's 17th birthday,a letter appeared from nowhere from Cameron.He  reappears after 8 years.Jennifer memory arises. From there questions are being asked...why didn't he say goodbye? ,what happened to him?,why did he came back? Go find out when you read a book.

This book you must read. It is really really good. I recommend this book to young teenagers who loves reading about romance. If you love ❤️ books go right now and check it out. It is so great. I loved it.

Book Review by Naom M.

Carry On

Carry On a novel by Rainbow Rowell is the book I read this tri. This book is the second book I've read from the author. The first book I read was fangirl that book is an amazing book and I recommend you read it if you like comedy,drama, and a lot of fangirling, but yeah out of the other 4 books I've only read 2 but I'll read more eventually. So the book Carry On has a mix of mystery, magic, and love. I promise it's the best.

Simon snow comes back to Watford School of Magicks after summer break to finish his last year there. Going back he reunites with his best friend Penelope and girlfriend Agatha but what he didn't expect is that his nemesis Baz not being there. But ever since Simon returns so many things turn upside down with his girlfriend breaking up with him, the man he looks up too is ignoring him,and there is a monster sucking the magic out of everyone what's even worse is that the monster looks exactly like Simon when he was a kid. Others not knowing if Simon is actually the Insidious Humdrum or the Humdrum is Simon.

I love the book it's a book that I would just love to read over and over again and it's something that you can not get tired of. From the characters all being different in their own ways and how they stick together with any problems that they either start or run to. This book is mixed with genres that I like to read from action,mystery,ghost,magic,and a love story which you might like, there are some parts where you might have a good laugh but overall it's a for sure great book. I feel like this book is for sure for teens and up because it has some language that aren't for younger people. I highly recommend you read it when you get the chance to.

Book Review by Leesly A.H.

Unbroken

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken is the true story of an Olympians capture by the Japanese during World War 2 and his journey to freedom along with the torture of being a prisoner of war. Louie Zamperini was always a bit of a troublemaker as a young boy, stealing from bakeries, stores, and neighbors along with getting into fights. His brother, Pete, however, was the poster child. The one everyone talked about and adored. Louie got to the point eventually where he wanted to turn his life around so he went to his older brother for help. Pete channeled Louie’s energy and made him a runner, and a darn good one at that. Louie loved running and he became so good, he went to the olympics in Germany in 1936. One of the people he met there would change the course of history and end many lives.

World War 2 has begun and men are being enlisted into the military and Louie is one of them. He ended up in the United States Army Air Corps as a bombardier on a bomber. Louie was on many bombing runs over Japanese controlled islands and in April of 1943, over the island of Nauru, Louie and his crew were shot at until their plane was barely even able to fly, but remarkably they made it back to the base. Louie and his crew were given a different plane, notorious for malfunctions. On May 27, 1943 mechanical difficulties caused the plane to crash over the ocean killing 8 of the 11 men on board. Louie and two crewmates were saved on emergency rafts. Their names were pilot Russell Allen “Phil” Phillips and Francis “Mac” McNamara.

They survived with little food and no water on the rafts for 33 days until Mac passed away. Phil and Louie wrapped him up and sent his body off to sea. Phil and Louie survived another 14 days until the landed on the Japanese controlled Marshall Islands.

Louie and Phil were immediately captured by the Japanese and became POWs. They were held in captivity, beaten, starved, and used as slaves until the end of the war in 1945. Louie was pronounced dead 1 year and 1 day after his disappearance over the ocean. During his time as a POW, he was ruled by one of the biggest war criminals of all time. He was denied all rights that POWs are guaranteed because of the way the Japanese were. After the Japanese lost the war, Louie was returned home where he was greeted like a hero by his whole town. He was a lot less than his normal 155 pounds weighing in at as low as 67 pounds depending on the source.

Book Review by Owen D.

The Steep and Thorny Way

The book I read was The Steep and Thorny Way by Cat Winters. She has also published The Cure for Dreaming and In the Shadow which she won a Morris Award Finalist for that book.This book is historical fiction it takes place in the early 1900’s in Oregon.

This story is about this mixed girl named Hanalee and she has barely any rights under the law.She is trying to discover the truth of what killed her father. Her father Hank Denney was killed by a drunk driving teenager.Now the killer is out of jail and back in town.She talks to her fathers killer his name is Joe Adder when she talks to him about her father he has a way different story then she’s been hearing. Does it have to do something with the Ku Klux Klan or an other person or Joe Adder ?

I really like this book because I really because I had to think about what was going to happen.But in some parts it was scary. This book is written for teens and young adults because it’s historical fiction. Some readers will like it but some won’t I personally thought it was really interesting. Read this book to find out the real truth about her father’s death.

Book Review by Gianni D.

The WEREling

The WEREling is Authored by Steve Feasey the book is about a boy who discovers he is a werewolf. The main character a boy named Trey was put in a orphanage after his parents died one he woke up in agony-retina-splitting, vomit-inducing agony, and his room being trashed, and his clothes torn. He couldn't remember what he did each time he tried to remember did his head would hurt, and on that day a person named Lucien claimed to be his father friend came to take him, and his daughter Alexa and butler Tom helped Trey get adjusted to his new life and to face a psychopathic vampire that wants to destroy the world.

I really liked the book there was a lot action and exciting twists to it, this book is intended for people who like action, and drama I believe most readers would like it I think people should read this book there is a series if you can't get enough of it.

Book Review by Kester W.

Naruto and the Sage of the Six Paths

Naruto and the Sage Of The Six Paths Vol 70, this book was hard to add in details especially when everything in this story needs to be fancy. The theme of this book is in between the village call “hidden in the leaves” and “hidden in the sand”. There was a lot of characters in this book. A lot of moving in this book also.

    

This book is about figuring out who you are with time limits. The conflict is that there is a war and it's called “the great ninja war 4” . This book it reminds the author about himself about how hard he don't give up and got to where he is today with all that hard work. Something that meant a lot was when Naruto say “I do know what Comrades are and I want to protect ‘em all”. This struck me a lot because even tho he needs the power to defeat his opponent he still shares it just to keep everyone safe.

The only thing I probably don't like about this book is that it's hard to image everything. This book was written kinda about his life because he put himself In Naruto position and not give up. I think a lot of readers will like this book because this book is really interesting . If You understand it , the story will be the best you ever heard. This book there might be boring parts but at the same time you will be using all those information later . I recommend people to read this wonderful series or book because it is really good I promise it won't waste your time because it's so good. 

Book Review by Lucas L.

Someone Like You

This book is call “Someone like you” and it was written by Sarah Dessen. Someone like you” is a Romaric books, generally the story is about summer that went on for about a year. Most of Sarah Dessen books are Romantic books. Sarah Dessen have written so many other books. All of her books are like someone like you” They are: Just listen, The truth about forever, Saint  Anything, The moon and more, That summer, What happened to Goodbye, Alone for the ride, Look and key, Dreamland and, Keeping the moon.

In the book, “Someone like you” Halley and Scarlett had been friends for years, in other words they grew up together. Scarlett was popular, and the most fun one , Halley was the quiet one. People knew Halley to be Scarlett side kick but they didn't  care. They both relied on each other to stay balance. But at the beginning of their junior  year, Scarlett’s boyfriend Michael was killed in a motorcycle accident. After that Scarlett found out she was carrying his baby. Scarlett always keep Halley strong but for the first time she really needed Halley. Because Scarlett always help Halley, Halley did not know what to do. Their friendship was unbalanced because of that, but their friendship never broke. They kept each other strong throughout  their problem.

I like the book because it was funny, understandable, and about two best friends. This book was written for girls and best friends, if you have a best friend and you are a girl you will like it. This book is mostly about friendship. It tell how people’s friendship can be broken, but because Halley and Scarlett were best friend their friendship wasn’t broken they got through by relying on each other.

Book Review by Darlyn W.

Naruto, Volume 72

Naruto, Volume 72

Masashi Kishimoto is a great author he has written many other books in the naruto series Naruto is a boy with a demon inside of him which causes the people of his village to dislike him and treat him poorly he has to work extra hard to become a ninja and prove to everyone he is not a bad kid both of his parents died so he is an orphan.

In my opinion the theme of this book is friendship because Naruto and Sasuke fought so many times in the past but after all of it they still are friends.

Naruto Vol 72. Is about the ending of the fouth great ninja war they have sealed their enemy kaguya naruto and sasuke work together but after their enemy is defeated sasuke goes back to his evil ways and wants to fight naruto if you want to find out what happens you have to read the story.

Also if you like the naruto show I advise you to read the book because the show is based off the book and the book provides more information about the show the book is more of a junior high to adult audience but it could be for kids too if I were you I would read the series just to persuade you i’ll give you a link to the first book ;)

LINK : http://www2.mangafreak.net/Read1_Naruto_1

Book Review by Xavier J.

Flawless

Flawless: A Pretty Little Liars Novel

This book is about a mysterious story of a group of girls that are scared. Nobody knows who's “A”, and these girls need to know who is “A”. This book interested me because one of my friends told me that the novel of Pretty Little Liars was awesome and I feel free to read it.

When I read the “Flawless: A Pretty Little Liars Novel” I felt like this book was based on the reality, like based on something dramatic. This book has many scene that are dramatic, but at the same time you are watching the novel like a TV show. I hope you interested in this book, when you going to read the first chapter, you'll going to read all the book. 

Book Review by Daisy M.

Princess in Waiting

Princess you know I am supposed to be on vacation seriously I mean this Is my winter break The title of this book Is the princess Inwaiting It was written by MEG CABOT.

The main Idea In this story Is princess she told everyone that she was going for her vacation In the winter break.the team of this story Is TRUE  LOVE for EVER. This story Is about princess I will be moving on to Algebra 2 not to mention Health and safety class everybody at school was all,oh, you are so lucky you get to spend Christmas in a castle being waited on hand and foot. I did like this book because I just felt attached to It and I also could picture some scenes in my head.

The people In this book Is princess and castles. The book is definitely written for older readers. readers will read and enjoy this book because It is teaching you and putting scenes In your head about true love.

Book Review by Mercy W.

Shine, Coconut Moon

The title of my book is Shine Coconut Moon by Neesha Meminger. This book is about a family and friends.

Seventeen years old Samar has never known much about her Indian heritage. Her mom has deliberately kept sam away from her old fashioned family.

Sam wanted to know about religion and your family background. But her mother didn't tell her anything about her grandparents. So one day man walked

 in to Sam turns to be like her Uncle. He wants to reconcile the family and to teach Sam about her Sikh heritage. She don't know what do she when told her best friend on campus. She went and asked her mother to tell her the truth but her mother didn't say anything to her.

This book is very important for teenagers who want to know more about religion, Couture and grandparents and the background. Sam try to know everything about family but her mother didn't tell anything. I don't really like this book because to me her mother was going to tell her about her grandparents but she didn't tell samar. I didn't get to end the book.

Book Review by Rosetta T.

Inside Out and Back Again

The book I read is Inside out & Back again by Thanhha Lai. This is the only book I've read from her. Some of her other books are, guys read: true stories, Thanhha Lai young readers collection and Listenslowly. Inside out & Back again is a girl named há. Há and her family are being forced to move to the U.S. The theme of the story is há’s family is all she has left after the incident of what had happened back home in Vietnam.

In the story há and her family are being forced to move to the U.S. because of the Vietnam war that has happened near her home and was longer safe. They end up on a navy ship and leaves Vietnam. They spending a couple months at a refugee camp and afterwards they're sent to Alabama.

I would recommend this book to anyone that likes verse novel and true stories. This book is amazing and emotional to read but it's still a great book. 

Book Review by Shailyn V.

The Skin I'm In

The Skin I'm In. By : Sharon G. Flake  

This Book Is About A 7th Grade Girl That Goes Through The “Middle School Life ” With Te Way She Looks.Now Maleeka Is In Middle School And Because Of Her Skin Color She Gets Treated Differently,And She Acts Different From The Other Students.  The Characters In Here Are: Mrs.Saunders,John-John And Char.  The Main Character Is Maleeka. I Like This Book Because,It Kind Of Brings Your Self Confidence Up,And It Makes You Want To Challenge Yourself.    I Feel That In My Eyes This Book Was Written For Middle School And High School Students That Get Picked On For The Way They Look.        I Think A lot Of Readers Would Like This Book,Especially Girl Readers Because, Majority Of The Time They Can Relate To The Main Character. You Guys Should Really Read at his Book Because This Book Is Really Inspiring In Many Different Ways,For Yourself . You Should Also Read This Becuase  The Book Isn't Even That Long,And In Some Parts Of The Book It’s  Really Funny. Take A Consideration, And Read This Book On Your Spare Time. 

Book Review Riahh W.

Bloodline

The book I read is called Bloodline by Kate Cary. This is an unofficial sequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the Reckoning . The genres of this book is horror fiction and gothic fiction.

The book is about Quincey Harker the general of the british military who is cruel and he became general because her went into the no man's land by himself and after that I think he thinks that he's a big shot because of that. One night one of the soldiers fell asleep while on his watch and the enemies invaded their trenches, the general tied him up and put him in the middle of no man's land but no bullet seem to kill him he was only died from being scared.  Then he got really sick from the trenches and was cared for in the hospital during the war. He then returns home and everything went downhill from there.

This book isn’t really for me because I’m not really that into this book then others, this book didn’t entertain me like other books. But I recommend this book for others who are into action and and mystery. It’s a good book and the author is great at adding details and information about characters and others. The setting is a great place and it's cool how the author chooses a unique setting for this story. This story’s message is good, it's saying that even though you get treated wrong others would never believe in you unless you believe in  yourself. I wouldn't recommend it for the people who don't like action, mystery, horror,or gothic.

                                      GO READ THIS BOOK AND ENJOY!!

Book Review by Cecelia L. 

Because of Winn-Dixie

The book I read is called Because Winn-Dixie it was written by Kate Dicamillo she write for both children and adult. Some other books she Has written are: the tale of Despereaux, Great joy, the miraculous journey ofEdward Tulane, and the magician's elephant. E.T.C.

I love this book so much ,although it may be children friction but it also teaches grown up stuff : like never judge a book by it's cover and how important friendships are. This book is written for kids age 9 to 12. Adults can read it too. I think most you gonna like the book. I think everyone should read this book immediately, don't  wait too long because it teaches us more about friendship and how to love and care for our neighbors. Besides if you don't like reading you can watch the movie on Netflix.

Book Review by Esther I.

If I Stay

How would it feel if something tragic happened to you and your family, and from there your life was completely different?  ‘If IStay “ is an outstanding book, it will give you a glimpse of what it feels to lose your family. This book was written by Gayle Forman, she has written many other books like “ Where She Went “ and “ One More Year “. The theme of “ If I Stay” is love will last through anything, no matter what the circumstances are. Even though there were chances that Mia would not make it, yet her boyfriend waited and hoped that she would wake up.

“ If I stay ” is about a girl named Mia that is very talented in playing the cellist, she has everything she could ever want, a loving family, an amazing boyfriend and her best friend. She wants to get into Juilliard, but she has to decide whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life. But then suddenly everything changes her family gets into a car crash and they are rushed to the hospital but Mia has to make a really big decision because she is caught between death and life.

I really liked this book, because it really grabbed my attention because Mia is caught between death and life, she has to choose between staying with the love of her life or slip away and die.  If you want to find out more on what happens to Mia I recommend you reading this book especially if you're into romantic and dramatic books. I really think you should take some time and read this remarkable book not only because it’s interesting but this is a very powerful story of love and loss and trying to make the right decision when your life is literally in your hands.

Book Review by Janely A.

The Unwanted: A Memoir of Childhood

The book’s name is “ The Unwanted”-A memoir of childhood and was written by Kien Nguyen who also is the man character in the in the book.

The book is about Kien Nguyen is a boy who was borned in a wealthy family, the oldest brother of two kids- Jimmy and Be Ti, and son of a powerful woman in town- Ms.Khuong. But one day, Saigon felt and his family lost almost everything and after that, they had to been through a lot of difficult things to find freedom. And Kien is the unwanted person because he is a Amerasian.

This book is about survival, about hope, about nonstop trying. Your road to the happiness, to the freedom maybe very hard, sometimes you feel like your life is doing everything to nock you down but if you have the will of steel then you will get what you want at the end of the road. The readers whose read this book will get a lot of learning, a lot of energy to to get pass or to stand firm and move on their road because the journey of Kien was a lot harder and more painful than a lot of people but he still kept a lot of hope to get through it. Personally with me, I really like the book because Kien circumstances are a lot like of mine, and after reading the book I realized a lot of things for me to keep trying and be grated for. If you are in hard circumstance of your life then please read this book,it's gonna help to a lot.

Book Review by Vy D.

The Unwanted: A Memoir of Childhood

Title of the book: The Unwanted A Memoir Of Childhood

Author: Kien Nguyen

This book is autobiography by Kien Nguyen.  He tells about his childhood from Vietnam and how hard it was for his family, the house maid, and cooks after the war in 1975. The theme of the book is This is his first book I read and I don't know if he have other books he written. A theme I got is that life have opstacles and challenges one can gain knowledge and experiences

Kien went through horrible time from his home country. He was treated like a bad and got things take away from him. The important characters are Kien, his brother Jimmy, his sister BeTi, his mother, grandmother, and grandfather. “Don't let this anger ruin your life any more than it has” is a quote I admire because it's true that anger can ruin the life others and myself live in.

I like the book because it's like a lesson that people learn everyday and this book touched me and gave me another person’s experience. If your looking for a book that's like an autobiography or a true sad story that came from a person that has witness terrible things this is a book for you

Book Review by Christopher Y.

The Boys Who Saved Baseball

The book I'm reading is about sport called “ The boys who saved baseball” by John H.Ritter. He has written many book about baseball like Over The Wall, Choosing Up Sides. In each story he writes about baseball. The story I read, like the title it is about a man helped their team to victory the game.

In the story, the main characters Tom Gallagher who lives in a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato. And finally they won and everybody happy.

If you are a fan of baseball I recommended this book to you to read. It’s great and I think you’ll love it.

Book Review by Anh D.

If You're Lucky

The book I read was If you're Lucky by Yvonne Prinz. This is the only book I have read by Yvonne Prinz other she has written is “all you getis me, the vinyl princess and a trilogy of Clare books.” If you're Lucky is a story the follow Georgia a young teenage that has lost her older brother, while greasing she meant so new people that make her start to question his death. The theme of this story was to not believe what everyone tells you.

In the story Georgia a teenage girl who feel like an outsider in her own family is faced with the horrors of her brother death. Georgia is then pressure by her hometown to be strong about her brother death. In the planning of is wake Georgia learn that her brother was a role model to many people and had lots of friends around the world. Georgia gets to meet some of his friends to soon develop feelings for one of them. While getting to know his friend she stares to questions Lucky death and if it was more than a surfacing accident.

The book If your Lucky is a well written romance mystery for teenage girls or someone who has lost a important person in there life. This book is one that I recommend to read if you like mystery and romance novel if that's not your tasted in book then I don't recommend this book for you. If your someone who doesn't like read book like me then I really recommend this book because it's one that has lots of imagery and figurative language. Which helped me pitcher what was going on. So if your like me and don't like reading book then for your first book to read I recommend this one very highly.

Book Review by Raveena S.

The Last Good Place of Lily Odilon

The book I have read is The Last Good Place of Lily Odilon by Sara Beitia. I have not read any other books that Sara has written, but this book is unique. It is very mysterious and the clues pop out to you like a hint. The mystery starts to reveal itself as you read the book.

High school student, Lily Odilon, disappears after spending the night with her boyfriend, the new kid, Albert Morales. Albert never knew much about Lily, but the two were a couple. Lily once told Albert about her stepfather, Perry, who acts suspiciously to her. That was way before she had disappeared. Albert starts to find out more about why Lily is afraid of her stepfather, because of something she had left behind as a clue for Albert. Not alone, though, Lily’s younger sister, Olivia, wants to help find Lily alongside with Albert. The two struggle with family and school as well as the weather when they start their search.

I would recommend this book to readers who likes reading mystery books. The plot is not in chronological order, but as you know more about the past you'll start to know more about what is happening in the present and that's what makes it unique. Her forgotten memories start to unfold and that is what made me pay more attention to the book. It is a great, mysterious book and I enjoyed reading it.

Book Review by Jaelynn Y.

Ninth Ward

The title of this book is Ninth Ward and author is Jewell Parker Rhodes including Bayou Magic and Towers Falling. The book is about Lanesha and Mama Ya-Ya. Lanesha’s mom died when she gave birth. Lanesha grow up without mother.

Lanesha lived with mama ya-ya after her mother died. There was some ghost in mama ya-ya house and Lanesha talked to them. TaShon was classmate of Lanesha. He has a dog named Spot.

I did like the book because it was an emotional book. The book was written for people of all ages. Both men and women should read this book. You should read this book because it shows how hard to live without a family.

Book Review by Hibo Y.

My Heavenly Hockey Club

The book I have read is My Heavenly Hockey Club by Ai Morinaga. She has a lot of graphic novels of romance and this is my first time reading her graphic novels. It's about a girl named Hana Suzuki and in her life she sleeps and eats until she meets this one boy who will change her sleep life. The theme of the story is that you may have hard times but push through and you'll be happy in the end. Also I learned from Oda to never give up on your dream even if it's impossible.

The story is about a girl named Hana Suzuki and she loves to sleep and eat, but that changes when she meets Izumi Oda a boy. Hana is walking to school, but is actually still sleeping. She doesn't notice the car and something in her made her dodge the car, but she still hit the car. In the car is Izumi Oda and when Hana hits the car he asks if she's ok but instead she punches him saying “Pervert!” Before she knew it he tells her to meet him at the hockey club room but she doesn't want to, so when Oda points to the car she's shocked. When she enters the room her life changes.

I liked the book because it has romance and comedy. I recommend this manga to teens who like romance, comedy and manga. If you like a manga about a girl and her life in high school then this is your book.

Book Review by Kaleigh M.

Fablehaven

I read a book named fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Brandon Mull has written many books including the candy shop war, rogue knight, deathweavers, sky raiders, and many more. The story is about a brother and sister named Kendra and Seth who go to their grandparents house four two and a half weeks. Their grandpa tells them not to go into the woods and Seth does and he convinces Kendra to go into the woods to something that he found. Their grandpa finds out and says he is going to ground them for the rest of their stay until the kids ask what is so dangerous about the woods (their grandpa has told them there were a lot of tics in the woods) so their grandpa told them it was because he kept very dangerous and poisonous creatures in the woods and didn't want them to get hurt. Kendra had gotten 3 keys from her grandfather and she had to find what they unlocked. From each thing the keys opened she received another key which then opened something that tells them to do something that will change their lives forever and make their stay a lot more exciting. I did like this book because it kept you enthralled with the new things that kept happening. I think the book was written for people of all ages I think anybody who likes to read fiction would like to read this book. I think you should read this book as soon as possible.

Book Review by Austin H.

Speak

I have just finished this fantastic novel, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, an award winning author and has written many novels such as Theimpossible knife of memory, Winter girls, and Fever 1793. In each story she writes, she talks about the depression stages a teenage girl. This story has something that every girl can relate to.

This story takes place when Melinda, the main character in our story, first starts high school as a freshman with no friends, due to a certain incident that happened over the summer. When no one supports her, she finds herself happiest alone, locked in her room, with a blade. With failing grades, personal problems, and friend issues, Melinda notices her love of art, as a place to escape her problems and a search for inspiration.

I was actually very pleased with this novel. I thought it was very entertaining, and was very deep. I, personally, actually found certain parts in this novel that I could relate to, and I'm sure you can relate to as well. Although, I would recommend this book for pre-teen and up. Due to language and adult acts. Other than that, I definitely recommend this book. Read Speak, and join Melinda on her rough, and sorrow journey through high school.

Book Review by Lindsay E.

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time

By Tohko Mizuno

Introduction: Haruka Beyond the Stream of Time is a story about an ordinary high school girl in Japan, when she mysteriously ate some jewels that transported her to the Heian period in Japan.

Summary: Well like I mentioned before, the story begins with your average-everyday high school girl when she ate some jewels called Dragon Jewels and teleported her to Japan’s distant past, where there was a somewhat of a war between the people of the capital (I don't remember the name though) and a clan called the Demon Clan, evil looking people with blonde hair and blue eyes. The capital believed in four gods, the girl whom I mentioned earlier, Akane, was chosen to be the Priestess of The Dragon God, where a legit Dragon rested inside of her, the leader of leader of the Demon Clan wants to harness that power to destroy the capital and take over the world.

Some of the important characters are: Akane, the main character, her friends, Tenma, and Shimon, the main antagonist, Akram, leader of the Demon Clan. Like I said before Akram wants to destroy the capital and Akane has to use the Dragon God's power to stop him.

Analysis/Review: I honestly, I liked these books yes it's three books, (well at least that's what I think there are) and they are very good and great-looking books. A great time killer thats for sure. The target audience is more for middle schoolers to high schoolers because they have SOME swear words in them but not that many, and I do believe anyone that likes manga would like this book, it's targeted to everyone believe it or not. In my very personal opinion, if you're looking for a quick-read, fun story, I'd recommend you to read these books, you'll get hooked trust me, and remember there are 3 not one (I believe there are three i'm not sure).

Book Review by Jesus O.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

The book I read was the lightning thief. Lightning thief is about a boy named Percy that has ADHD.  one day a teacher of his turned into a fairy and attacked him asking for a lightning bolt that he stole. Confused his friends come to the rescue and he is sent to a camp for demigods called camp half blood. Demigods are half human half god at camp half blood he finds out the dad he never knew is the god Poseidon, God of the sea. Also Percy if being framed for stealing a master lightning bolt that belongs to the god of gods Zeus. Zeus gives him a matter of days to return his lightning bolt or else Zeus and Percy's father Poseidon will go to war with each other. So Percy and two other friends he made while it camp half blood go on a mission to try to talk to the gods that Percy does not have the lightning bolt.  The friends of Percy are Annabeth and Grover Annabeth is daughter of Athena. And Grover is a satyr and is also Percy's protector. Together they go through many obstacles and fight through many encounters to prove he is innocent and stop the war of the gods. 

Book Review by Felipe A.P.

Bleach

The book I read is called Bleach by Tite Kubo. Tite has wrote a lot of books about Bleach following the main plot , and with the same characters but with a different plot or objective. This book has a lot of action, adventure and perseverance.

The book is about a teenage boy name Ichigo Kurosaki who can see ghost, spirits, and hollows.

One day he was doing his ordinary routine like any other day. But later that night he heard a mysterious voice, and as it got closer it smashed his house and grabbed his sister and was going to eat her. When he rushed outside what he saw was a Hollow. Without thinking he rushed to save his sister. Than all of a sudden a girl named Rukia appeared and cut off the arm and loosened the Hollow’s grip and dropped his sister, and fought it. But Rukia was beaten so Ichigo went over to Rukia and grabbed her sword and defeated it. This is how the adventure of a boy named Ichigo Kurosaki begun.

I like this book because it has a lot of perseverance surrounding the main characters. I don't think everyone would like to read the book but if you're interested you should go read. It's a really good book even though it's really short in all of the books but I think you should still go and pick it up.

Book Review by Lujxuew Y.

Hey, Hmong Girl, Wassup?

I read “Hey Hmong girl” ,whassup: the journal of choua vang by Leah rempal.

This is the only book she has written. Choua and her boyfriend (ku) went to a party without her parents knowing.

The story was about an Asian girl and her family struggling with life. They had a very strict dad and most of her family members were in a gang. The most important characters are choua and her sister mai. They both ran from home together to one of mai’s gang member's house. Mai told choua to stay downstairs because mai and her gang were partying. What impacted me was when mai said “ I hate this culture!” It impacted me because we have the same culture and she's going against it and how she speaks back to her father is very disrespectful to our culture.

I really liked the book , I think this is one of the best books I've read so far. This book was written for teenagers and older. I think all readers will like this book because it's very very interesting. You should read this book right now because this book has a lot of details and shows how a Hmong girl lives her life.

Book Review by Matt V.

Los Angeles

I have been reading the book called “Hoop City Los AngelesCity” by Sam Moussavi. Sam Moussavi books are usually based on sports or most perhaps basketball. Sam also have a book name “Hoop City New York City” is also based on basketball. “Hoop City Los Angeles City” is about a boy name Paul who live in watts with his grandmother. Paul don't have nobody, but his grandmother. Paul also got a girlfriend in the long run who love dogs. This book is mainly based on inner city, and teens who are good, but find it difficult.

Paul is the top high school basketball player coming out of Los Angeles. He has the pick of any college that he wants. So what's eating at him? Is his coach who like getting dirty or like been a snake. Paul life is really hard growing up in watts. As life went on Paul got a girlfriend name Robin. Paul got in a lot of troubles, been charged with rape etc. Paul also got hurt in the long run, but I think things ended good for him.

I like this book because I can relate to all of Paul pains not having nobody been hurt and having a lot of drama as an high school athlete and also been the best. This book shows how you can get out of trouble just how to settle hard things, That's why I like this book. This book is written for everyone to understand life in the inner city in a different prospective. I think people will love this book because it talk about struggles and inner city I think everyone love that. A lot of teens and young adults will relate, and love this book.

You guys should read this book too see how things works, and reading reading this book you guys will know a lot about basketball, and a lot about inner city. I play soccer, and I read books about soccer, but “Hoop City Los Angeles City” is the best sports book I've ever read. You guys should check it out.

Book Review by Chief W.