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Quotes

“If you ain’t scared… you ain’t human.”

― James Dashner, Maze Runner

Characters/Plot

Thomas, a boy who just arrived at the glade just like the many more before him but they all have the same problem… they are all trapped in a huge maze and have been for years. Thomas is the one that changes all of it and throughout his short time at the glade he makes enemies and friends really fast. All the people in this story were not developed like other books they all had no memories, so the way they were developed were showing/talking about their skills and experiences from their time within the glade.

Opinion

This book was very interesting and I enjoyed it very much. It also is action packed and keeps you on the edge of your seat but even includes little details that are very interesting too.

Recommendations

If you liked this book there are many others like it for example ¨Divergent¨ or ¨Hunger Games¨, to name a few. Also there is a movie which is alright but I definitely enjoyed the book more.

-Kyle Staffanson Hr 1

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Game of Thrones- By: George R.R. Martin 

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G.O.T. was overall a good book, slow at times, but it was still really good. G.R.R.M. does a great job at building characters, like Daenerys, and describing the crazy world of G.O.T. the book had a good mixture of fast and slow paced scenes that kept me on my heels the whole time and wanting to keep reading.

Out of all the fantasy worlds i've seen, none really compare to the dragons and magic of westeros. From the dragon blooded Targaryens to the to the icy wargs of house Starks your sure to find a house to love. my personal favourite house is house Targaryen but house Stark fallows in a close second because of the honor of the house. throughout the book you'll see how the starks are full of honor expectually with Eddard Stark.

Martin certainly made a world that can be enjoyed by all fantasy lovers, if you're a fan of fantasy i certainly recommend this book to read .Ben Chalupsky-hour 1

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Delirium is a book about a 17-year-old girl named Lena Haloway who falls in love in a society where love is known as a disease. The government under control in this society has made it mandatory that at age 18, each citizen has to undergo a procedure that with presumably “eliminate” the disease from your body. This disease is known as ‘deliria’ and is linked with certain ‘symptoms’ that the government and cured citizens warn you off.

However, a couple months before Lena’s scheduled procedure, she falls in love with an Invalid (a person who has not taken the Cure and lives in the Wilds) named Alex. He was born in the Wilds outside the city, and has pretended to be cured in order to live undetected in the city and be in the resistance. He offers Lena the means of escape from the procedure that will destroy her ability to love. While trying to gain Lena's love, he finds out about her past life and family. When she mentions her "dead" mother and how she always kept a specific necklace with her, he knew who she was. Alex then came and wanted to show Lena that her mother was still alive. So he brings her to the Crypts (a place where people who have not obeyed the rules stay) to show her that her mother was still alive. When they go and get to the room where her mother is supposed to be, they find it empty, with a life-size hole in the wall.

Ever since then, Lena has thought that her whole childhood was a lie and wanted to leave. The two of them could leave the city and live in the Wilds, joining the rebels who oppose the procedure and the government. She would no longer be trapped under the laws of the Government… but at what cost?

- Naomi Mogensen
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

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The simple plot that would be found at the title and beginning of the book would be: “The investigation of a dog that recently died led by Christopher Boone”. The story definitely orbits around this conflict, however there’s a bigger meaning to this story than solving a mystery. It’s an indepth look into a boy who has Asperger's syndrome.

The main character, Christopher Boone, takes the perspective of the story as we hear his thought process through not only the “investigation”, but his day to day life, too. It’s an interesting topic to explore, and it’s definitely hard to write about the perspective of someone with a mental disorder. I applaud the author (Mark Haddon) for his genius and perseverance.

This book does have its kinks, some may get annoyed with the many illustrations in the book, but I believe that anyone can look past the small things of this book and take the time to read it.

If you are uncomfortable to read a story about Mr. Boone’s disorder, then seek to look at this book from its subplot:

A mystery novel.

- Tobias J. Hour 5

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The author used common interests to catch readers attention. Any person of any age can read this book, as it fits all readers needs and interests. J.K Rowling used past events and life lessons from her own life and put them in the book, so readers could learn from them. She wanted people to get something from her book. She wanted her book to change people lives, and for me it did. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone had a huge impact in my life after I read it, it made me look at life a different way.The way she described things was as if you were there experiencing each and every word written. I personally do not love reading but, I read this book within a week, nonstop. J.K. Rowling was the first author to pull me into a book, she made me actually enjoy reading. If your someone who doesn't like to read, this is definitely the book for you. If you are someone who likes to read, you will enjoy this book two times as much as any other book you've read. The character development used in this book is unreal. The characters are so well planned out and fit so tightly together, i've never felt more connected to a book. I recommend this book to everyone, it will impact your life greatly, and the best part is there is a whole series.

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The author used common interests to catch readers attention. Any person of any age can read this book, as it fits all readers needs and interests. J.K Rowling used past events and life lessons from her own life and put them in the book, so readers could learn from them. She wanted people to get something from her book. She wanted her book to change people lives, and for me it did. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone had a huge impact in my life after I read it, it made me look at life a different way.The way she described things was as if you were there experiencing each and every word written. I personally do not love reading but, I read this book within a week, nonstop. J.K. Rowling was the first author to pull me into a book, she made me actually enjoy reading. If your someone who doesn't like to read, this is definitely the book for you. If you are someone who likes to read, you will enjoy this book two times as much as any other book you've read. The character development used in this book is unreal. The characters are so well planned out and fit so tightly together, i've never felt more connected to a book. I recommend this book to everyone, it will impact your life greatly, and the best part is there is a whole series.

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The book “The host” is a action packed book. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting to know what happens next. It starts of slow but once you start reading more you can see how captivating it can be. The pace starts to move faster once your more into the book.

The book is told from the first perspective. Our narrator, Wanda has taken possession of a human body (Melanie) and almost all the thoughts we hear in the book are from Wanda. Melanie's memories are told in first-person from her point of view, but they are told in past tense.

At first it seems like it’s a book about aliens but once you start to get more into it, you realize that it's about exploring what it means to be human, which includes survival, love, trust, and friendship. The author develops the characters in a way that the person reading the book can't help but want them to keep going. The setting is also described sensationally.If your looking for an adventure, lots of action, and romance this book is definitely for you.

Jazlyn Hr:1

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This book is like chocolate. It is a delicious, sinful, addictive indulgence which you convince yourself has beneficial qualities, just to satisfy your addiction. I forgot how much I loved this book.Yes, I know it’s not the best written book, but it is incredibly entertaining to read and it has so many wonderful memories attached to it. I probably won't reread the rest of the series anytime in the immediate future, but I hope to someday.

At any rate, it’s a book that you read, either like or dislike, but no sooner than you have turned the last page, it is out of sight and out of mind. Then there is the other kind of book that will touch your heart, or awaken a lingering memory or a potential fear that will haunt your mind so that even long after you’ve fallen asleep, your unconscious self is still wading through the details.

Recommendation: I would give this book a ⅘ because it could have written better but I honestly loved this book. I would recommend this book to 13-whoever likes vampire romance. There is also talk about blood and romantic kissing, as well as one battle with bloody injuries, also lots of palpitating hearts, mood swings, and a nice touch of fantasy. The vampires are not only presented sympathetically, but with their amazing superhero-ish powers, spectacular looks, they also make becoming a vampire seem like a sensible and appealing lifestyle choice. I highly recommend this book to anyone, it's  good fun and passes the time pleasantly.

Courtney hr2

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief By Rick Riordan 

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I’d give this book four out of five stars. The story is based heavily on greek mythology, most of which is very accurate so not only does the book entertain you, it also teaches you. Percy Jackson is the name of the main character who is only 12 years old when he is first introduced. The author of this book has aimed it at an audience around the same age as the main character, but does a fantastic job of not writing down to the reader. I personally believe it is a book for anyone at any age to enjoy.

The plot is very original, but in some ways could be compared to the Harry Potter series. Both of the books have very unique forms of magic that could be appealing to readers interested in certain kinds of fantasy. Like I said before, the books plot is very original so although it can be compared to others, it doesn't feel like you’re reading the same thing over again.

The characters are different in their own ways, but their personalities click together just right which makes for a very enjoyable read. I find it hard to make it through a book when the characters don't seem to fit with each other and I'm happy to say I’ve never had that problem with this book. Everything such as the plot and relationships between the characters are very natural and nothing comes off as forced

Lydia Thraen Hr2

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Everyone has heard of the magical tale of Dorothy, who is swept up by a tornado and was magically brought to Oz; but what if it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be?

“Welcome to Oz,” The boy said, nodding, like he expected I had figured that out already. It came out sounding almost apologetic, like, hate to break the bad news.... “Oz has changed,” Gert said, “The trees don’t talk. The Pond of Truth tells lies, the Wandering water stays put. The Land of Naught is on fire. People are starting to get old. People are forgetting how it used to be.”

Amy Gumm is the most stereotypical white trailer trash girl from Kansas that I have ever read about, but I suppose that that is the point of her character. She has nothing but her mom and her mom’s pet rat Star. When a tornado warning is announced and her mom leaves to go party with friends,  Amy goes for her hidden money to find that her mother had been stealing it all along and it was completely gone. With not a care left in the world she hunkers down for the storm and is suddenly swept up into the tornado, finding herself landing in Oz. A boy appears and disappears with little explanation of what is going on and Amy has to decide if she is going to wander down the yellow brick road or not. She discovers Glinda the “Good” Witch and her “perma-smile”, and before being caught she is dragged off by a munchkin. Amy learns that drastic measures have occured and dangerous things have been done to Oz. She meets The Order of the Wicked and learns Dorothy rules and is destroying it, and Amy has to kill her so it can all be resolved. She has to avoid temptation and destroy Dorothy for everything to be over, but can she do it?

I would rate Dorothy Must Die a 4 out of 5 stars because the book is very promising and has an interesting plot. It is part of a trilogy and I have read the first two and liked them thus far. The characters are generally rounded and I enjoyed the thrilling read, although it is a bit dark. I like how realistic Amy is, because I know that some authors like to bring their characters to a level of perfection, but Amy is not perfect and that is what makes her interesting. There isn’t much room for romance in this book but I enjoy that the action and the plot were put first above everything else. However I do wish that Dorothy was less changed, I know that it’s supposed to seem like she is completely changed but it is almost like she is an entirely new person.

Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige is a very promising book and is a great read if you are ready for the ride.

Zoee Brodahl (Hour 1)

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Monster is a really great book. The reason being is the it is very unique because of the way it is written. It switches off from a diary to a narration form. I liked the Diary part because it was a perfect way to express Steve, the main character's feelings. The Diary portions also give a great view on the setting, other characters based on Steve’s view, and pretty much just how it the story flows. It is an awesome way that will make reading more fun.

Another reason that I love this book is good is the way that the story play’s out. The book makes you want to keep reading because you just want to find out what happens. Also it never has a part that is not interesting. As I read I never really found a part where something felt slow or boaring, never wanting to skip a page or two.

Finally I think you should read Monster because it is unique, interesting, and has you keep reading page after page.

Sam Brammer
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief By Rick Riordan

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I have read the Percy Jackson series plenty of times, all 10 books and this one has to be my favorite. It is the first book of the series and is a great read for younger kids and teens alike. This book is about a 16 year old boy whose father is one of the Great Greek gods and doesn't know it. But when he is accused of stealing a weapon from his dads uncle, many mythical creatures and demons will go after him and his friends. This book was written about 12 years ago and really kickstarted the push for good dystopian fantasy books for teens. The characters in the book are what make the story so great. Percy is just starting to realize what he can do and the gifts that were given to him. His friends are all different from ordinary people and they have different gifts that combine to be a very powerful team. There is a sense in the book of you don´t know whats going to happen with Rick Riordans unpredictable writing, it is exciting. The one thing I did not like was I didn't understand fully the villains motives for doing the things he did, I felt like that could have been explained more. But for the majority this is my favorite dystopian book ever.  - Nathan Rosenberg

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The selection was a great book. It picks up after the first couple of chapters. It kept you on the edge of your seat and it made you want to keep reading. It kept hitting you with plot twist and the characters develop throughout the book. It was very intense with the sub-plots and it was very intriguing. With the plot twist and the thoughts of America it was frustrating. She kept going between Maxon and Aspen. The book ended on a thought of America's I just wanted to jump into the next book. If you like king and queen books that have some action and romance in it this is the book for you.

Emma Olson
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I thought Cinder was a great book.  I’d give it 5/5 stars.  It had a good plot, and it made want to keep reading.  It begins with a girl, who is also a cyborg, and she gets tangled up with the prince.  She needs to figure out her past in order to save the world now from an evil queen.

Although it was a good book, sometimes the plot was a little hard to follow, but in the end it all came together.  It also was slow at the beginning, but began to pick up the action towards the middle.

The genres of the book is science-fiction and dystopian.  If you like the book For Darkness Shows the Stars, then this book is right for you.  If you’re into someone finding out about their past, and a little romance mixed in, then this book is good for you.
Maria Aberle Hr. 3

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Wings Of Fire The Hidden Kingdom by Tui T. Sutherland 

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I love the hidden kingdom (wings of fire series). It's another adventure for the dragonets of destiny they go into the territory of the rain wings which is the forest and now they have to figure out why are rain wings missing from their tribe in this tropical forest they love. I personally like how rain wings are. Calm dont do nothing and just relax and play around. But they don't know nothing about the other tribes around pyrrhia.

I really love the characters so far as well they keep getting better and better and they all different and unique personalities in plus in their points of view just makes me want to read more and more it's really wonderful. It just makes you think like “thats how my friends are with me” or just makes you wonder what a great team they are when they are all together in their adventures. My favorite dragonet so far is glory the rainwing she has an amazing acid in her that can melt basically anything and she has a lot of bright colors on her and she can camoflauge .I really like her personality she is judgmental and doesn't trust other a lot but she gives them a chance and she cares a lot of her team/friends clay,tsunami,starflight,sunny.

I recommend this book to people who likes fantasy or dragons or just wants to read adventurous books and mysteries ones. I really hope the other books are interesting like the books i've read soon its starflights point of view in the next book the dark secret book 4.

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Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief By Rick Riordan

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Ever since I was young kid I loved the Percy Jackson series, it gave such a good storyline and plot that I loved following. Though out of all the books from the series my favorite  is “Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief”. The plot is mostly about how someone stole Zeus’ lightning bolt and Percy Jackson is the one whose being blamed for it. Percy must find who stole it before a war breaks out between the gods. The story gave such great characters like Grover, Percy’s best friend which he ends up being a Satyr or a “Goat Boy”. Or Annabeth a fearless leader in which Percy befriends at “Camp Half-Blood”. I also enjoyed the setting, it was put into current time and placed all over the country. They went to The Lincoln Memorial, The Hollywood Sign, etc.

One of the cons that I felt came from the story was at times I felt like the story went too slow or even became boring. If the author decided to make the story exciting at all times, it could’ve been way more interesting than it was. What I found to be the moral of the story was to have one another’s backs. Throughout the story multiple times the characters have found themselves in time of need in which others help them out in. For example Percy’s Duel with hades to save his friends when they were getting sucked into the underworld.  It created a good motive for young readers to always have someone's back if someone in their life is in the time of need. Overall I believe that “Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief” will continue to be my favorite story because of all of the great structure that came with it.

Anders Larsen
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I believe that the Maze Runner is a good book, it just wasn’t for me. I really did like the story but the writing made it confusing sometimes. It isn’t a book that you just want to keep reading. It’s slow paced and you just have to read it over a long period of time. If you are a person that just likes to read a little before you go to bed each night instead of reading it all in one sitting I think you would like this book. Because it is slow paced it might be better so you can actually go to bed.

The book is about a boy that ends up in the middle of the maze with many other bays that have made a life there. Everything changes when a girl comes and they think it is a sign that they need to get out. They take a journey to try to figure out the maze and how it’s mind works.

If you like action books with some mystery I think you would like it. It is more aimed towards teens but can be a good read for any age. Overall it is a pretty slow paced book but has a good story that would be great for people that like action.

-Jessie Ware
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The book Legend by Marie Lu is a strong and powerful story. As you read the story you fall in love with the characters and their backgrounds. While not over explaining, the author did an amazing job of giving detail about the characters and how they connect to each other in the plot. The story switches point of view between the two main characters every chapter so you can tell how they feel and what other characters think about them. This creates  a little bit of mystery and drama that makes it difficult to put the book down.

They story takes place in the United States years and years in what we would call our future. The story doesn’t include a Sci-Fi future but it does have many changes in how the country is ran. There is something new about each page that pull the whole story together at the end. One thing I didn't realize I love  about this book is you have no expectations about the end because you get so into the plot line.

I would recommend this book to people who want to fall in love with characters and also are okay with reading the second and third books. The book makes you want to continue so if you love series I definitely recommend this one. Many people I know have loved this book and both boy and girls can attach to the characters and want to keep reading more. Legend also  has every other chapter called June and Day after the two main characters so if you do not enjoy knowing what the main idea of each chapter will be about that is something to keep in mind. Also this story doesn’t pick up until chapter 2 or 3 so I would give up to chapter 5 or 6 a chance before deciding you do or don’t enjoy the story. Overall I highly recommend this book because of the emotional connection and the amount of tragic and happiness and confusion that occurs. I believe this book deserve five out of five stars because of the characters and intense plot line.
By maddie wishart

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The Hunger games Mockingjay By Suzanne Collins

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When I was reading mockingjay I had mixed feelings about the book. The Hunger games series is one of my favorites book series but the third book was the less interesting than the others. Some pros I loved about the book was that it picked up right after catching fire, and how much more information we got on the other districts. Some cons I had with the book was how katniss did almost everything by accident, and the events happened right after the other. I also feel that katniss had no character development, she was the exact same person from the end of catching fire. One thing I feel that Suzanne Collins could do a better job with the pacing of the events and how everything played in the end.

Ella Marti
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Overview:

Champion is a Fantasy/Sci-Fi book that I am giving 4 stars. It is the 3rd book in the Legend series and it is still just as good as the first. It takes place in a future where America has split into 2 sections, the Republic of America and the Colonies of America. The Republic is on the verge of war with the Colonies and they need help if they are going to win the war.

Pros:

If you liked Legend and Prodigy, I believe it will be no different for Champion. The hook is great and it really gets you into the book, and the speed of the book is just perfect so that it keeps you interested, but it’s not too fast to where you can’t keep up.

Cons:

One thing I disliked about the book was how rapidly it switched back and forth from Day and June. It switched between them so often it could be hard to who was talking. Sometimes I would forget to the point where I lost traction in the book, and that is why this rating is not a 5 star review.

Conclusion:

Overall, I would still recommend this book. It starts off great and continues with that throughout the book, even with the rapid change in characters.

Noah Gentry
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I really enjoyed this  book. The story put together by the author made you want to not put the book down until it was finished. The plot made you to come to feel like you are close with the characters and every corner there is something different to still keep you engaged.

The  story also does a good job explaining what is happening in the story so you don't lose where you are in the story. Also the  story is very descriptive and I sometimes pictured how this looked in my mind which is very cool.

overall this is a great book for anyone

andrew cantu hour 1

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The book Divergent teaches us that one decision can determine your future. There are 5 different factors in the city, so that it keeps the city safe. Dauntless (brave), Amity (peaceful), Erudite (intelligent), Abnegation (selfless), Candor (honest).
The writing style of this book is very easy to follow; it flows very well for the reader. It shows how the characters act and how they show their emotions through very detailed writing. The main character Tris is developed throughout the book you can tell she goes from hiding her true self; to being her true, brave self.
There are many pros to this book, but also some cons. The pros about the book are that during the middle and end of the story there's never a dull moment. Between people jumping off buildings to getting knives thrown at your head. More pros are that they really develop the characters it feels like you are a part of their life; the book really keeps you on the edge of your seat. Cons about Divergent are that during the beginning of the story there is very little action. Another thing I did not like is that they don’t really explain all of the factors into detail, so I had some questions about each faction.

~Brier Ziemer Hr.1

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The book This Mortal Coil was an overall great book. It was such a page turner and full of plot twists that I could never see coming.

The pace of this book is perfect. It is not too slow and not too fast. The book is about DNA coding so it might be confusing for some people, but I loved it. I would definitely read this book if you are into science fiction and are looking for a challenge.

The characters in this book feel so real. They are not perfect and have real world problems. The characters in this book are so easy to like. All of the characters in the book are dynamic, everyone changes so much.

The plot of this book is great. I could have never seen the outcome of the book coming. The plot flows well and is at a good pase. I can’t wait for the second book to come out.

In conclusion this book is a great book with lovable characters and a unexpecting plot. If you like science fiction and post apocalyptic settings this you be the book for you.
~Madeline Behrens Hr. 2

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

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Aristotle and Dante’s relationship was so true and loving. What they shared was pure trust in one another. I could relate to Aristotle so much, the confusion of life, the hard time he has to jump over.

Dante and Aristotle friendship slowly grew into something more.This story was so romantic, true to life and dramatic. The moving tale of the two young teens made me want to read the story over and over again.

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Red Queen was a great book, that had strong dealtaled immersive characters. From Mare a strong independent woman to elare a mischievous woman with strong powers. It made me really care for each characters in its own special way.

The book was about a girl named Mare who struggled to find her way through a series of challenges that allows her to find her true identity well trying to change the government ways. Mare is a blood meaning she is treated differently than slivers the book connects to a lot of real world issues of racism and segregation.

The plot has a few wrinkles in it but overall it was a engaging nail biting book putting you at the edge of your seat wanting to read more. Leaving you with a cliffhanger making me want to read the next book

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I had a amazing time reading Scythe, I feel that Neal Shusterman did a great job with creating the world of Scythe and how it functions. One thing I loved about the book was how different it was from other dystopian books, this book had lots of good moments like the characters, in the first pages i fell in love with the main character.Another thing I loved was the detailed plot, I was amazed that the world had advanced so much that humans could live forever.  Another thing I liked  was when the book was introducing the world, it didn't feel like i had to learn everything at once. Scythe has some violent parts to it, so if you don't blood or violence you shouldn't read this book. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait till the second book comes out.

Ella Marti
Hr. 2

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Legend is a book that everybody should read. It is fast paced so you never get bored and the characters are constantly changing. The characters develop nicely and continue to grow to be more complex. Anyone who likes books that you can’t put down would love this book! Since different things keep happening you are always on you toes and are ready for the next thing to come up.

This book is about two kids from completly different ways of growing up that end up finding a strange friendship while one is looking for the other to arrest. June is a republic soldier with one of the highest ranks and Day is a street crimminal that ran away from the government. June goes searching for Day, and finds a guy that doesn’t seem so scary.

If you do read this book you should expect to want to read the next books and it doesn’t slow down. If you don’t know if you should read it you should like it if you liked the hunger games, or divergent, but even more fast paced then thoes. In all I think it is a book that will keep you on your toes, and one that will just make you want to keep reading.

-Jessie Ware
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I liked a lot of things about the book. You learn many lessons from this book. The concept is very interesting and the theme is quite provocative. For a dystopian/utopian novel, this is one that is very unique. The dystopian theme of a society where all choices are pre-determined and everything is the same, is both frightening and fascinating.And the society basically took away pain and emotion which is sad. But 12 year old Jonas is different. This book is about a young boy growing up in the commune of sameness that is devoid of colors or intense feelings or individuality  and the boy has an unusual ability to experience what the others are missing out on, and he selflessly sets out to bring that experience to others at the cost of his own life.
-Nasteha Abdi
3rd Hour

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Background:
12 districts, 24 tributes, 1 survivor... The Hunger Games is a dystopian fiction novel based in the country of Panem. In Panem there are 12 districts spread throughout the country. Ever since the districts uprisings against the capital 2 tributes from each district(boy and girl) aged from 12-18 are selected in a reaping. These 24 tributes are placed in an arena to fight to the death over several weeks to remind the districts of the wealth and superiority of the capital.Katniss everdeen is one of the unlucky 24 tributes placed in the arena. Over the course of the book Katniss is faced with many challenges and she must be creative, tough, and resilient to get through the obstacles the games throw at her.
Why it is good:
Reading the Hunger Games was like a roller coaster, it had its ups and down but it was always moving fast. The action packed novel constantly had me on the edge of my seat not knowing what was going to happen next. There were many parts that make you want to keep reading for example when katniss and Rue separate my started to beat faster and faster the longer they were apart. The way Suzanne Collins describes the plot is nothing short of perfect. The book transfers from one event to the next with slim to none dull spots, keeping you intrigued. How she builds tension between Peeta and Katniss makes you feel many different emotions. For example Katniss can’t decide if she likes Gale or Peeta creating a “love triangle” that can really make you love and hate Katniss. The way the book explains the scenes with the use of descriptive words paints a visual in your head and really helps you understand the story better.
Who I recommend it for:

Overall that the Hunger Games is definitely worth the read. It takes a futuristic world and applies some modern aspects to it. I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a quicker paced action packed thriller. You will get hooked on the new challenges that keep getting thrown in the characters way and won't be able to put it down.  | Jack Stark hr. 2

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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I loved this book and I would recommend this book to kids of the age of 13 or in Middle School. I am 15 and I loved this book I can also relate to a young boy living on the rez because my dad lived on a rez growing up and I know alot about the indian culture. I am also part way Indian. The book is very funny and has a lot of things that  13- 16 real old boys can relate to. The reason this book is so good because it's about a boy named Jr who lives on a reservation. He gets picked on alot and he just wants to leave the rez. His family is really poor and he is just trying to find hope. On his way his way to hope he tells us his hilarious struggles. Jr gets picked on alot and just wants to get popular to all over the rez. Jr develops to get through it by writing in his diary and getting through living on rez. He explains the ways he tries to get out the reservation. On this journey he writes the Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian.

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I love all magic tree house books because they are an easy read and they make me feel like I’m there in the book with them. The author Mary Pope Osborne is an intriging writer and she has written 54 different magic tree house books. She has an amazing imagination and she makes me have an imagination also while I read her books.

I normally dont like reading but if i read magic tree house I could finish a book in one sitting. It is wonderful how she writes.

I wish I could thank her in person and tell her how I have read 45 of her 54 books and I am currently reading the 46th book, dogs in the dead of night. So far its just as good as all her other books. Love these books and love the author!

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“One choice can define you” In Chicago, there is a fence surrounding a city. Within that city, there are 5 factions or groups specifically made to better every aspect of the world. Abnegation(selfless). Erudite(smart). Amity(peaceful). Candor(honest). And Dauntless(fearless) Children are born into a faction, where they remain until they turn 16 years old. They then have the choice to pick a new faction and must remain in that faction for their life. Beatrice Prior (Tris), a young girl born into Abnegation, must decide the rest of her life with one choice.
I think that Divergent has its ups and downs, but overall it is worth the read. There are multiple parts of the book that will make you want to keep reading. For example, there are multiple times Tris is fighting for her life. Another good thing about this book is that the descriptions of the characters are very detailed, and you can see the characters develop over time. Lastly, I think that this book was partially like Harry Potter because of the “factions” being like the “houses”. In both stories, there is always going to be somebody that doesn’t fit into just one “faction” or “group”.
Some parts at the beginning of the book, however, are slow and hard to get through but it is all necessary information to know for understanding the rest of the book. At the beginning of the book, we learn that Tris isn’t really the “selfless and caring” type, so she doesn’t really fit into Abnegation. Reading through and seeing examples of how Tris doesn’t fit into her faction can be boring. Another thing I disliked about the book was that Abnegation and Dauntless were explained a lot better than the other factions.
Overall, I think that Divergent is definitely worth your time to read. It takes events from past and current times today and puts it into the book to create a futuristic scenario. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. It is hard to stop reading once you start and the ending is unexpected.
Alex Dixey (Bannon Hour 1)

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The Red Queen series are books I enjoyed for many reasons. The overall genre I am fan of. I've always been into magical books.

One of the main reasons I love is the structure. Nothing is rushed and everything has its own place in the story. Every event that happens I feel like it had its place in the story, like it wouldn't be complete without that event.

I also love the theme throughout the entire series. The theme in my opinion stays the same. One thing I noticed throughout the series is events are back to back which is both good and bad.

Overall I think Red Queen and the series is definitely worth the read. It will not bore you for one second!

Olive Olson 3rd hour

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The book quarantine is a great start to the series. The book may have started off slow but it sped up in the long run and i now see that it was slow to show the beginning of the plot, and introducing the characters. After that it begins to get quick paced, now on to the part where i actually describe the book. This book is about a two brothers named david and will in a school with a virus that is deadly to adults. The school is locked down and they are not allowed to leave. The book shows the development of david in will as they try to survive high school.
-Thomas Mastel 2nd Hour