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The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

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The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

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John Green sends the reader through an emotional and comical experience in Paper Towns as the protagonist Quentin, also known as ‘Q’, Jacobsen, whose boring life is turned upside down when the stunning Margo Roth Spiegelman moves in next door. They became friends and go on many adventures, and it’s all fun and games until one day they find a dead body lying in the park. After many years they drifted apart until one night in high school when Margo climbs into Q's bedroom and invites him to join her on a mission of revenge. They have their night of adventure, but when Q wakes up in the morning, Margo has vanished. The main plot then follows Q and his friends as they try to uncover the cryptic clues Margo left behind. The many clues ultimately lead Q and his friends to a “paper town” in New York where she says she wants to stay and says goodbye to Q for the last time.

I enjoyed the reading Paper Towns because of its mystery and action throughout. Green begins the novel with a captivating hook and prologue then continued to keep the reader’s attention by proving an immense sense of mystery and suspense through the rising action up to the climax. The topics/characters depicted in the story are relatable for many and it is set in our modern time period which makes it enjoyable for may to read and relate to. In addition, it teaches you many lessons both about life and modern situations one may find themselves in high school. Through these reasons and others, John Green made reading Paper Towns a very entertaining experience.

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Ready Player One                       I give this book 10 out of 5 star rating! My genre of books is mostly based around action/comedy and magic or futuristic action so Ernest Cline’s, Ready Player One fits the (quite small!) mold. Ready Player One takes place in a futuristic setting in 2045, but is not anything like you would think when you hear the word futuristic! Most of Earth’s natural resources are severely depleted and the planet has become (In most parts) a wasteland. However, there is one thing left in the disaster stricken planet for people to enjoy. The OASIS. Short for Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation, this device allows people to be fully immersed in a virtual reality that is just as realistic as the world around them. Using this device, Wade Watts must search to find a hidden treasure that will unlock the developers wealth and fame all for him and his friends. Along the way he has to avoid the people who will kill to get the treasure and deal with some of his other personal problems. I Highly recommend this book for people looking for an amazing action/adventure book that makes it feel like the pages are turning themselves! 

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Ready Player One                       I give this book 10 out of 5 star rating! My genre of books is mostly based around action/comedy and magic or futuristic action so Ernest Cline’s, Ready Player One fits the (quite small!) mold. Ready Player One takes place in a futuristic setting in 2045, but is not anything like you would think when you hear the word futuristic! Most of Earth’s natural resources are severely depleted and the planet has become (In most parts) a wasteland. However, there is one thing left in the disaster stricken planet for people to enjoy. The OASIS. Short for Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation, this device allows people to be fully immersed in a virtual reality that is just as realistic as the world around them. Using this device, Wade Watts must search to find a hidden treasure that will unlock the developers wealth and fame all for him and his friends. Along the way he has to avoid the people who will kill to get the treasure and deal with some of his other personal problems. I Highly recommend this book for people looking for an amazing action/adventure book that makes it feel like the pages are turning themselves! 

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Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

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Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

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Middle School, the Worst years of my life is all about how a boy named Rafe  wanted to make school a more fun place and less boring. So he broke every rule in the rulebook and got points for every stunt he pulled. Detention was a big deal scoring extra points. Also extra points was getting this one girl that he liked to look over or see what he did or get her to smile.

This book, Middle School, the Worst years of my life, is about how middle schoolers have to deal with what they think school is like.  Some kids, like Rafe don’t Like school, they want to have fun, hang out with friends, not study, and maybe break some rules. I enjoyed this book because he is sort of like me. I don’t really like school that much, but I have good grades and don’t try to break all the rules.  It would be a great book for someone who doesn't like to read or an advanced 5th grader.

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its a good book you should really read it, its a good book you should really read it

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When the 14 year old high school girl and her friend discover an illegal man drowning, her whole teenage year has changed. the In the book “Hidden” by Miriam Halahmy, Alix and her friend Samir find a man who has been tortured and beaten and are determined to help him without getting caught. Alix faces troubles and bumps on the road trying to figure out what to do because she has never been involved with this type of crime before. Mohammed, the man who they saved was dropped here from rebels in Iraq because he was helping allied forces, trying to get out of the horrific place he was living in

Hidden is definitely a book that I recommend reading because of the mystery and excitement that is within. The author mixes in smaller conflicts that the character have to face that is within the big problem they are already facing, making it more adventurous and making you more anxious to see what is happening next. As a reader, we can see how all of the characters react to life changing problems and how the characters feel and act in this type of situation.
- Malia Brown

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  Gangs are a very bad thing and to have many gangs in one small part of town can cause some trouble. The book the outsiders is a book about a family whose parents have left and could not take care of the kids. Ponyboy is a young kid who can rely on his two older brothers Sodapop Darry. They have two friends Johnny and TwoBit. They are a small poor kid gang who are rivals with the Socks. The socks are a rich kid gang who think a good time is to beat on the Greasers, the poor kids.             This book had absolutely no boring parts and has a constant update on what's happening and when it’s happening. The author, S.E. Hinton develops suspense and Anxiety throughout the story. Ponyboy is the youngest of the brothers and has to rely on them for his survival. Sodapop and Darry are constantly looking out for him and keep him safe under there control. I felt bad for the kids while reading it because of how there life has been put out in front of them with constant beatings and death from both parents. All in all, The Outsiders is fantastic and doesn’t leave you feeling bored. 

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  Gangs are a very bad thing and to have many gangs in one small part of town can cause some trouble. The book the outsiders is a book about a family whose parents have left and could not take care of the kids. Ponyboy is a young kid who can rely on his two older brothers Sodapop Darry. They have two friends Johnny and TwoBit. They are a small poor kid gang who are rivals with the Socks. The socks are a rich kid gang who think a good time is to beat on the Greasers, the poor kids.             This book had absolutely no boring parts and has a constant update on what's happening and when it’s happening. The author, S.E. Hinton develops suspense and Anxiety throughout the story. Ponyboy is the youngest of the brothers and has to rely on them for his survival. Sodapop and Darry are constantly looking out for him and keep him safe under there control. I felt bad for the kids while reading it because of how there life has been put out in front of them with constant beatings and death from both parents. All in all, The Outsiders is fantastic and doesn’t leave you feeling bored. 

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What would happen if there were no adults? What would happen to all the kids? How would they survive? These questions are brilliantly displayed in the book GONE. In the afternoon in Pedrido Beach everybody over the age of 16 vanishes leaving hundreds of children parentless. To make matters worse, An indestructible dome encases the entire town preventing anyone from escaping...

Michael Grant’s novel brilliantly displays this “modern lord of the flies” concept. GONE is a true page turner and as the clash between the light and the dark unravels only the pages of the book well tell you the outcome.
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Micheal is a tangent who’s mind has been put into a human’s body named Jackson Porter in James Dashners’ The Rule of Thoughts.  Micheal find out a lot about Jackson Porter looked around the guy’s apartment.  Jackson’s parents and older sister were in Puerto Rico and that Jackson had a girl friend named Gabriela.  2 men enter the house saying that they were sent to summon Michael by Kaine for a meeting, just as Micheal decides that he has to get out.  Micheal follows the two guys onto the train and manages to escape them just as he realized that he had to contact his two best friends and not just join Kaine.

The Rule of Thoughts is a very enjoyable and fun book to read because of all the action an adventure in the book.  The plot is well developed and it is very easy to understand the story line.  You really get to know Micheal, Bryson, and Sarah and each character is very well developed.  You also get very sucked in to the book and may find yourself reading it for many hours on end.  In all, The Rule of Thoughts is a great and amazing book and you won’t regret reading it.

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The Mysterious Benedict Society ~ Ava Tasende

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The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Lee Stewart, tells the story of four extraordinary kids and their mission to reveal the truth once and for all. In a town called Stonetown, Reynie, Kate, Constance, and Sticky succeeded in completing a series of difficult puzzles and tests. Little did they know, but they would soon be sent to a seemingly innocent boarding school in the hopes of dismantling a malicious plan to take over the world. It was their mission to sabotage a mind-reading and thought-transmitting device called the Whisperer and its master, Mr. Curtain. Through creativity,  intellect, teamwork, and pure stubbornness,  they were able to achieve the impossible.

This book is a winding pathway of ups, downs, and just plain confusion. The conflict is constantly keeping you in surprise because of how well executed it is. Furthermore, The Mysterious Benedict Society is one of my favorite books of all time because of its relatable and flawed characters. Throughout their journey on Nomansan Island, every single person (no matter how confident they may seem) begins to doubt themselves for reasons like not being a good enough leader, being useless, or being too brave. Something about them makes you want to take a look in the mirror and think to yourself, what makes me a good friend? If I could give this amazing book 6 stars, I truly would - trust me.

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This book was the third part to a trilogy. This book specifically was about a near future where the two parts of the united states broke up. The book is then split into two different point of views. Someone from the poor sector of the US and the rich sector. These people from the sectors eventually meet up and start an exhilarating adventure.

I liked this book because it took two characters and made them have their own thoughts and feelings. It was like reading two different books that lead into each other. This book also started out to seemingly be just a book about a wanted criminal. But then it got into much deeper, bone-chilling secrets. Another reason why I like this book so much is because it is similar to the hunger games and I also really liked that book.

Elias Manno

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I’ll Give You the Sun - Kaelyn Nikmanesh

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I’ll Give You the Sun - Kaelyn Nikmanesh

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I’ll Give You the Sun, by Jandy Nelson, is about Noah and Jude, who are twins and best friends up until about age thirteen, when they start to argue and fight for the attention of their mother. A few years later, the two are barely talking as they each struggle through different obstacles. Something happens that ruins the twins in different and dramatic ways that change their bond forever. Both of the twins go on journeys that uncover secrets, romance, and friendships, as they try to find their ways back to each other.

I’ll GIve You the Sun is a well written, drama-filled, emotional rollercoaster. The author made sure to develop a variety characters and a unique plot. Every part of the story was engaging and kept me on my toes, so there was never a time when I got bored while reading it. As a reader, you get to know the characters as the perspective changes from person to person. You can connect and relate to them and really understand their feelings. Overall, I’ll Give You the Sun is an amazing book and a must read.

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From a trouble-making boy to an Olympic runner to stuck into the POW camps in the midst of World war II. Louis Zamperini, the son of two Italian immigrants, is a brave and courageous person who lived an extremely eventful life. As a aircraft captain in World war II,  Zamperini, is shot down by the Imperial Japanese Army and now stranded at sea not knowing if he would live or die.

Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Unbroken tells the amazing story of a prisoner of war who was once an Olympic athlete. The book made me understand the conditions of how life was during World war II and the hardships to being a prisoner under the Japanese. Not only did the book show me how life was like, but the life of a fearless man that lived a very fascinating life. Unbroken is definitely a book I recommend.

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I’ll Give You the Sun, by Jandy Nelson, is about Noah and Jude, who are twins and best friends up until about age thirteen, when they start to argue and fight for the attention of their mother. A few years later, the two are barely talking as they each struggle through different obstacles. Something happens that ruins the twins in different and dramatic ways that change their bond forever. Both of the twins go on journeys that uncover secrets, romance, and friendships, as they try to find their ways back to each other.

I’ll GIve You the Sun is a well written, drama-filled, emotional rollercoaster. The author made sure to develop a variety characters and a unique plot. Every part of the story was engaging and kept me on my toes, so there was never a time when I got bored while reading it. As a reader, you get to know the characters as the perspective changes from person to person. You can connect and relate to them and really understand their feelings. Overall, I’ll Give You the Sun is an amazing book and a must read.

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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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A young teenage boy leaves the reservation to find hope at a new school. Even though he wants to switch schools it has never happened before and some people dislike that . Facing discrimination and hatred from his friends and classmates he perseveres. With new friends and the help of his drawings he is finally able to settle down in the new school.

The absolutely true diary of a part time indian is a comical and humorous book. The author uses a mix of colorful language, cartoons, and jokes to entrance the reader. Sherman alexie creates a relatable character that one can not help but loving. Describing tough and happy times the author makes even the most boring of actions entertaining. It touches the heart of everyone who reads it and changes the person you are. It is an amazing book and I recommend it.

Neil Jauffret-Opilka

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        ***** SPOILER ALERT *****             Ranger Apprentice Will had escaped from Skandian Slavery and was living safely with Evelyn. Meanwhile, Halt and Horace continued their quest to rescue Will from Skandia in Ranger’s Apprentice, The Battle for Skandia, by John Flanagan. Evelyn became captured by Temujai, fierce warriors from the Eastern Steppes. They planned to take over Skandia’s ports and then use their ships to conquer Will’s homeland, Aurelian. After Horace, Halt and Will rescue Evelyn, they team up with the Skandians to stop the Temujai.I really liked Ranger’s Apprentice, The Battle for Skandia because of the battle strategies and the exciting action. The author realistically describes the fantasized battle, explaining in detail each character's actions with his or her weapon. Flanagan makes the book hard to put down because of his compelling description and development of the characters, and his easy to follow plot. This book had me constantly craving to know what would happen next with thrilling twists and suspenseful scenes. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book and series to anyone desiring a fun action-filled story.

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        ***** SPOILER ALERT *****             Ranger Apprentice Will had escaped from Skandian Slavery and was living safely with Evelyn. Meanwhile, Halt and Horace continued their quest to rescue Will from Skandia in Ranger’s Apprentice, The Battle for Skandia, by John Flanagan. Evelyn became captured by Temujai, fierce warriors from the Eastern Steppes. They planned to take over Skandia’s ports and then use their ships to conquer Will’s homeland, Aurelian. After Horace, Halt and Will rescue Evelyn, they team up with the Skandians to stop the Temujai.I really liked Ranger’s Apprentice, The Battle for Skandia because of the battle strategies and the exciting action. The author realistically describes the fantasized battle, explaining in detail each character's actions with his or her weapon. Flanagan makes the book hard to put down because of his compelling description and development of the characters, and his easy to follow plot. This book had me constantly craving to know what would happen next with thrilling twists and suspenseful scenes. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book and series to anyone desiring a fun action-filled story.

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Tomas Dangaran

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One day in sunny Florida, Quentin “Q” Jacobsen and Margo Spiegelman are nine years old and playing in a park, when they find a good ole dead body decomposing. Typical.

Nine years later, Margo comes up to Q’s window in the middle of the night - they’re neighbors - and asks him to make mischief with her and get revenge on her cheating boyfriend. Then something weird happens. Margo goes missing the day after. (The rest of the book talks about how Quentin goes to find her.)

Paper Towns by John Green is a great read because of all the diverse characters. The author made sure to include a variety of characters and the way that they all fit in together with each other is incredible. The book is really cool because you seem to be in on different secrets that are just with you and Quentin, and when people mention things, it’s fun to guess their reactions and responses. The book is really engaging and intense, but also perfect because of the sly humor. I think that Paper Towns is an excellent book and I would definitely recommend it.

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Ever since age four, Dave Pelzer’s life becomes a nightmare. He is abused physically and mentally by his mother, and soon this hatred from his mother rubs off on the rest of his family and turns them into monsters as well. Dave is starved and faces many obstacles every day including almost being burned on the stovetop, getting stabbed in the stomach by a knife, having to drink ammonia, and getting beat up. However, Dave cannot stop thinking about the past when he had a caring mother and a normal family. For a while, he accepts his mother’s punishments hoping someday that he could go back to the good times, but after many years Dave learns that it will never happen.

A Child Called It is a memoir by David Pelzer that describes how he survived a serious case of child abuse. This book is very important, and I believe that everyone should be aware about what might be happening to others. I thought that it was very inspiring that someone with such a terrible life can grow older to have a very successful life. Today, Dave Pelzer gives speeches and has received many awards. I hope that all of us can grow from our hardships just like what Pelzer had done

Elizabeth Yoon

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Sophie has the power to read minds. She is constantly bombarded with the open thoughts of humans. She believes no one else has this power until she meets another Telepath named Fitz. He helps her discover that she may not be truly human, and that she has powers that are unheard of. Join Sophie as she finds secrets about herself that people desire. Would even kill for…	Keeper of the Lost Cities is entertaining due to its twists and turns through an exciting plot. Full of action, adventure, and a tad of teenage romance, Keeper appeals to readers with its emotional flips. Conflicts turn up when one leasts expects it, and the characters have to quest to find solutions. Most of the time, these quest involve probable death. The protagonists are highly entertaining and make unexpected decisions. You will most certainly be entertained!https://images-na.ssl-images-

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Sophie has the power to read minds. She is constantly bombarded with the open thoughts of humans. She believes no one else has this power until she meets another Telepath named Fitz. He helps her discover that she may not be truly human, and that she has powers that are unheard of. Join Sophie as she finds secrets about herself that people desire. Would even kill for…	Keeper of the Lost Cities is entertaining due to its twists and turns through an exciting plot. Full of action, adventure, and a tad of teenage romance, Keeper appeals to readers with its emotional flips. Conflicts turn up when one leasts expects it, and the characters have to quest to find solutions. Most of the time, these quest involve probable death. The protagonists are highly entertaining and make unexpected decisions. You will most certainly be entertained!https://images-na.ssl-images-

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Nathan Rifkin

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It is World War II. There are many conflicts that go throughout the many main characters but they are all connected in one way, music. They all have a passion for music and eventually helps them to get through the many struggles such as rebellion, moves, and loneliness. There are many parts and problems that the main characters face and they are all different from each other. The Nazis are killing and sending people away while Japanese are being hated and separated from society.

Echo is a good book because it puts the main characters in struggles that they need to get out of. These have a big impact on both the characters and the reader. The book is set in World War II so there are already many problems but this is amplified by the personal problems of the characters. Though all of the characters are different. There is one thing that connects all of them. Their love for music. More specifically, the harmonica, which is very symbolic and important throughout the book. This book has many memorable moments that I found interesting and exciting.

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Prue McKeel’s life takes a dramatic turn in Colin Meloy’s novel Wildwood. Prue’s little brother, Mack, is abducted by crows under the instruction of the evil Dowager Governess. Prue goes on an adventure through the mysterious Impassible Wilderness where she encounters many strange things, like an army of coyotes, a group of wild bandits, and a branch of meditating mystics from the unknown North Wood. She and her friend Curtis get caught up in the chaos of the wood and go on wild journeys to try and restore the peace and prosperity of the Wood.

Wildwood is not only an enjoyable, action-packed read, but it is also beautifully written. Meloy’s word choice leaves the reader captivated, and the imagery allows the reader to dive head first into what is going on. The reader can easily picture what is going on in the story, along with the help of the impeccable visual aids scattered throughout the book. Wildwood’s storyline is also one that a person of any age can enjoy, with its exciting and suspenseful events. With every chapter comes a new part of the story that leaves the reader on their toes for what is yet to come. All in all, Wildwood is an excellent book and is highly recommended to all who are searching for an exciting, well-written story.

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There are five factions that divide society, a test that determines where you belong, and the people who choose their own fate. Tris Prior lives in a world deprived of freedom, a world where factions come before blood. In Divergent by Veronica Roth, Tris must choose to devote her life to Abnegation the selfless, Erudite the intellligent, Dauntless the brave, Candor the honest, or Amity the kind. But after finding out she is divergent her life may be in jeopardy as well as her loved ones who may face death in an upcoming war that may make or break her city.

Divergent is a great book because it constantly keeps you on your toes. In the book readers don’t read what the character’s are feeling because they experience it. The book has a series of conflicts and surprises that keep pulling you in over and over. This book gives you the unexpected that makes you feel for the characters and makes your heart race. Overall, Divergent is a great book that plays like a movie in your head that you don’t want to stop watching. It makes you fear the worst and hope for the best of your characters even if they may not be real.

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Three children in different eras all share one thing in common: They all are on the search for refuge. 12-year-old Josef is a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany in 1939 - with the threat of concentration camps surrounding his family, he and his family go on a search for safety. 11-year-old Isabel is a Cuban girl living in 1994 - with multiple riots and plaguing in her country, her and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America. Lastly, 12-year-old Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015 - with his home torn apart from devastating tragedies, he and his family make a long trek for Europe. Although they are separated by decades and countries, these children will face shocking dangers and challenges - some of which will bond their stories in the end.

Refugee is an entertaining read because of the movement and suspense packed into it. Alan Gratz develops packed action that sucks the readers in the book, guessing what will happen next. This book is also fascinating because of the way that you can learn a little about history, but still feel interested at the same time. Although the characters are fictional, you can really feel the emotions they are feeling in this book, and the sorrow and grief they feel when you are reading it. By knowing their feelings, you can feel sorry for them as if they are a real person. Overall, Refugee is amusing, and you won’t want to put it down!

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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The constant pressure and pounding, anxious fear of knowing what’s going down at the end of the day; you. Imagine a world where you were told you were going to die in the next 24 hours. People would be reckless, unafraid, and as happy as can be if they did not get the call. However, for the unlucky few that won the death lottery and got the alert, it is the worst day of their lives.  Two 18-year-olds, Rufus and Mateo, find each other coincidentally through an app. No matter how interestingly they met, the emotions and growth they experience on their end day leave you sitting back and just thinking, whoa, every single time you have to put the book down. Author Adam Silvera impeccably captures the extreme emotions humans experience when faced with death and the true cruelness of man altogether. He knows that we do not make smart choices, but there are a few people in this world that will never hurt a soul and have very strong hearts. These facts are evident in the text of “They Both Die at the End,” and the pages scream the negative traits of man that we just let fall between the cracks.

In all of the books I have read, I have never come across something like “They Both Die at the End,” mostly because I usually stick to fantasy. I learned how impactful this book was at the very end when you just have to step back and think about everything you just read. Down to the last sentence, you connect with the characters and feel the anticipation as they do. The fact the characters know they are going to die and so do you enables you to feel and almost survive with Rufus and Mateo as you would with a real human being. Silvera puts so much soul into this book that you can feel how he did as you are reading it. To everybody reading this book review, if you want to experience this feeling of urge and anticipation until the very end where you can finally fully envisage the meaning of the story, this is an extremely well-written book that should be your next read.

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Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is about a middle school girl named Ally Nickerson who struggles with dyslexia. In the beginning Ally tries her very best to hide the fact that she can't read because she is worried that people will judge her because of this. Most people didn't notice her problem except one person (her teacher) named Mr. Daniels. Because of Mr. Daniels help Allys confidence grows and many new possibilities start to open up.

I enjoyed this book because it showed how anyone no matter who they are or their mental capabilities or really anything can improve. It shows that while you may doubt yourself just like Ally did you really can do anything. I also really enjoyed it because it is very descriptive which makes you want to read more.
-Mila Bartholovitsch

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The book Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, is about a girl who is different from everyone else at her high school. She dresses different, is socially awkward, and sings randomly to people. Her name is Susan but since that was not unique enough she changed it to Stargirl. Over the course of the book, Stargirl meets a boy named Leo whom she later on starts dating. Leo tells Stargirl has if she does not change the way she acts and dresses that he will break up with her. She realizes that she doesn't want to change her personality for a guy so she does not continue to see him. In the end of the book, she ends up running away and never comes back.     I enjoyed reading this book specifically because It had a lot of detail/drama that kept me reading and wondering what would happen next in the book. I also liked this book because it was the perfect length and was not too long of a book of too short. The author also made the characters very easy to relate to. Over all, Stargirl was an awesome book that I enjoyed reading.

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The book Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, is about a girl who is different from everyone else at her high school. She dresses different, is socially awkward, and sings randomly to people. Her name is Susan but since that was not unique enough she changed it to Stargirl. Over the course of the book, Stargirl meets a boy named Leo whom she later on starts dating. Leo tells Stargirl has if she does not change the way she acts and dresses that he will break up with her. She realizes that she doesn't want to change her personality for a guy so she does not continue to see him. In the end of the book, she ends up running away and never comes back.     I enjoyed reading this book specifically because It had a lot of detail/drama that kept me reading and wondering what would happen next in the book. I also liked this book because it was the perfect length and was not too long of a book of too short. The author also made the characters very easy to relate to. Over all, Stargirl was an awesome book that I enjoyed reading.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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So far in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling, (spoilers!) Harry has been having dreams of current events through a snake’s point of view. In one of these dreams, the snake bit Arthur Weasley, and was causing him to bleed to death. If it wasn’t for Harry’s dream, Arthur would be dead. After this, Harry thinks that he is Voldemort’s secret weapon and that Voldemort was controlling him. Because of this, Harry isolated himself from his friends for their protection and safety.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is an enjoyable book to read because of J.K. Rowling’s way of describing the characters, and making everything seem very real. The plot of this story makes me get lost in another world. The story is very engaging, and is always filled with action that never leaves me bored. The adventures that Harry goes on are packed with description and detail that makes me feel connected to the characters. By knowing the thoughts and feelings of the main characters, it gives me a better understanding of the story, and makes me want to just keep reading more.

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Write your review here: Yanek Gruener is only 10 years old, when the Germans invaded Poland, and walled in the Jewish ghetto.  Over time the Natzies trucked out multiple people out of the ghetto.  To different camps.  Yanek Lasted for a while, but one day while he was working, They took him out to a place where his relatives and parents had gone.  But his family was not able to work hard enough to stay alive.  So the only person that was able to work hard enough was Yanek’s uncle.  Overtime they worked every day, until one day they were moved to a different camp.  This camp was run by a complete psycho and he would kill people for no reason.  One day as Yanek was coming back from his work, he was informed that the camp director had killed his uncle.  So after that Yanek was sent to different camps for many months.  Finally after over 10 camps the Americans had reached him.  He found different people that he knew from before it all started.  Eventually he moved to America and married one of the cousins of somebody he knew.  This story starts, and ends well.  But the middle sometimes gets boring and repetitive.  So overall I would rate it about 4.5 stars.

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The world of Minecraft could be destroyed by the deadly virus, Herobrine. When the fearless warrior, Gameknight999 enters minecraft, the ncps have a hope to survive. When Herobrine finds out he sends Mobs to attack them but Gameknight and his friends stay up. Will they lose or win?

-Michael Cz

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In “The Black Pearl” this book, the main character was a boy. He was a timid and has a tiny body. His father was a pearl dealer. When he was young, his father told the boy that he sold a lot of pearl stuff. One day, when he was diving, he finds a “Great pearl of heaven”. All the villagers were proud of him and didn’t think he was a timid person anymore. After his father died, he began to travel. When he was going back to the village, he saw the biggest monster in the world who lived in the sea in which the pearl he wanted was. Then they were fighting, and he didn’t lose the pearl. He went back to the village.

The reason I chose this book is that the title makes me interested. When the monster and the boy was fighting, the author used sounds, what it looked like or felt like, to present how it went. It almost made me feel like I was in the book. The author also used funny dialogue to show the character’s personality. The fact that the boy in this book went from a timid person to a be everyone’s pride was really touching. When his father died, I was able to feel the moods of the characters. I would like to read another book like this!
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Have you ever wondered where spies are trained before they go into the C.I.A. Well Ben did, and he got excited to Spy School. He participates in many classes that determine what kind of spy or work he will be doing for the CIA. But he learns a dark secret about the CIA and some of their members. This leads to him fighting the bad guy and saving spy school’s existence for all we know.

This is good and fun book to read because it is a nice take on what spy’s do before they become certified by the CIA. We go through Ben Ripley’s mind as he journeys through Spy School finding secrets and even being a mole. As a reader you feel like you are along side Ben and always went the best for him. Concluding all that has been said, you should really check out spy school because it leaves you with non-stop action and mystery.

Cody Midura

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Every day is a risk. Every day is chance. Tomorrow is not promised. This is the daily life of Hazel Grace. Hazel Grace is the main character in John Green’s hit book, The Fault in our Stars. In this book, we walk through the adventures of this teenage girl who has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and is constantly restricted from the life she’d like to live. When reading this book, expect to laugh, cry, and smile as Hazel experiences love, hurt, and much more. Overall, this is now the greatest book I’ve ever read, and I hope that you’ll feel the same way in the future.

-Charlotte Fay

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The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan, follows the Kane’s in a thrilling adventure to save the world. Sadie and Carter Kane need to learn how to use their magic powers in order to save the world (and their dad) from the evil god, Set, before the Demon Days end. Along the way they also realize they have gods living inside them and are being hunted down by Set’s minions. They get help from Bast, the cat goddess, along with others, but will this all be enough? Can they stop Set in time?

This is the first book of an outstanding series called the Kane Chronicles. The Red Pyramid is a great book and is very captivating. Once you start reading it you can’t put it down. If you liked the Percy Jackson series you definitely want to read this series. The author really makes all of the events in the story realistic and uses a lot of descriptive words which helps make the story really interesting.

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The Beaumont family has had a magical secret for many generations. Each member of the family posses a special magical power that they receive when they turn thirteen. Mibs, the main character in Savvy by Ingrid Law, turns thirteen and finds out her special savvy. Mibs and her friends go on a wild journey on her birthday to Salina Hope Hospital to save her father with her savvy.

I strongly recommend this book because it shows you the power of faith and perseverance. Savvy teaches you that everyone is special in their own way and to be proud of your differences. The book Savvy lets you connect to the characters as you read their inner thinking. Ingrid Law emphasizes that some courage and perseverance can go a long way, even in tough times. You really get to know Mibs and are always cheering for her. There is so much detailed suspense and tension, this book is difficult to put down and will keep you wondering what will happen next, even when you aren’t reading.

- Sienna Gustafson

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Write your review here: A world where pigs reign above all of mankind and have a civilization of animals can be found only in George Orwell’s Animal Farm.  Animals developed like a civilization and eventually developed into a self running productive farm.  The story revolves around Snowball and Napoleon, two pigs that lead the animals to highs and lows until Napoleon drove Snowball out seeking power.  Napoleon is a power hungry, contradictory leader that eventually leads the animals to defeat.I enjoyed reading Animal Farm because of the interesting plot.  The animals are meant to represent characters from the Russian Revolution where Old Major represents Vladimir Lenin, Jones is represented by Czar Nicholas II, Napoleon represents Joseph Stalin, and Snowball is Leon Trotsky.  I find this very interesting because they are represented by animals and are seemingly very intelligent.  I recommend this book to people who will understand the plot because it will become more engaging and exciting.  Once you start Animal Farm, you won’t want to stop reading!

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A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer is an autobiography describing his experiences through child abuse. After the school nurse finds out about Dave’s bruises and wounds, the nurse escorts him to a meeting with police officer who takes him away, freeing him from his abusive mother. The memoir then continues, talking about Dave’s earlier years when his mom treated him like a member of the family, being nice and kind. However, Dave’s relationship with his mom goes downhill and spirals out of control, turning into full on child abuse, describing his mother’s punishments and death-threatening games, along with his healthy relationship with his dad. But, when Dave’s father leaves, Dave is completely torn and has no hope to be free or desire to live. The story ends as they are driving away from the motel Dave’s dad is dropped of at with Dave praying in the backseat, hoping things will get better.

A Child Called “It” is a book I enjoyed because it is a first hand experience, as well as it being very interesting. Because Dave Pelzer is the author and the child in the story, it gives the reader a deeper description and understanding of the story. Also, this book was very hooking as I just wanted to know what would happen next. Even though it is a little intense, Dave does a good job of making you feel connected to him as you get to know his thoughts and feelings. After a while of reading the book, it is like you are living with him and I just wanted to know why his mom was doing this. There was so much in this book that I was wondering about, it just kept me thinking. Overall, A Child Called “It” is a very intense but excellent book that you won’t be able to put down!

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Hazel Wood                             -Margareta Backlund

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Fairy Tales turned into reality, but they are not the typical fairy tales in Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert. Alice, the granddaughter of the author who wrote the tales. Has the mission to save her mother who has been kidnapped by the “villains” from the tales. She had not read the fairy tales but has Finch a rich kid that has read them, follow along. To teach her about the gruesome stories.

Hazel Wood was a fun read, but be ready for a complex plot. Albert has you on your toes throughout the story. There is drama, action, mythical creatures, and romance. It is for everyone.  You guys should really read Hazel Wood. (Sorry for the bad summary I just didn’t want to spoiler anything).

P.S. the cover is beautiful.

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Night shares the story of Elie Wiesel's teenage years during the Holocaust. At 15 years old, Wiesel is deported to Auschwitz, a concentration camp that is responsible for the deaths of 1.1 million people. Night is a haunting story that shows the terror of the horrible time and uses gruesome details to show the horrific things that happened to so many people, including members of Elie’s family.

Night is a very important book to read because what happened in the story really happened. We have to read this book to remember what happened and to prevent it from happening again. I enjoyed this book because of the overall message of not losing hope and because it was written very well and the sometimes slow, sometimes urgent writing style goes well with the piece. Overall, this book was very good and an important book to read. ★★★★★

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SPOILER ALERT FOR LAND OF STORIES: In an entirely different dimension the sister, Alex Baily, lives in a world of fairy tales and practices to the fairy godmother. Her brother, Conner Bailey, lives in our world. These twins were separated in different dimensions. The fate of the fairy tale world is in his hands. He has to try to find a way into fairy tale world to warn them about the most feared army in history that is trying to take over the world.  In the book the Grimm Warning by Chris Colfer, the twins must reunite and work together to stop this army.

This book is enjoyable because there is always some conflict that needs to be solved and people that make it harder to succeed. The book is filled with actions and suspense that does not stop. Chris Colfer makes it explains the characters but leaves enough for everyone's imaginations can run. The more you read the more excitement and conflict there is. With this action-packed story, you will never be able to put the book down.

- Kirra Fisk, Period 3

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Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon. He goes to a camp for people who are children of a human and a Greek god or goddess. He has adventures and battles monsters. He also tries to battle so he can defend the camp.

I liked reading Percy Jackson because it was entertaining. The adventures he goes on are interesting and they are exciting. Percy is a cool character. When he goes on adventures, he usually goes with his friends. Percy Jackson is great and I would definitely recommend it.

- Kyle Truscott

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Percy Jackson is living with his mom and Dad in their New York apartment. Life is hard for Percy. His dad has anger issues and him constantly harasses him and his mom. In addition, he has been kicked out of several schools previously for the supernatural actions he has done. But his world is about to completely change for good.

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief is a great book for a variety of reasons. One example is that Riordan uses incredible descriptive detail to create amazing imagery. Another example is that the story is unique and Riordan finds a way to make the story appealing to all readers. The plot of the story is also different and has a weird twist. The story also has multiple events that are exciting and constantly keep the reader hooked. Finally the book has a wide variety of settings and Riordan does a great job of informing the reader in the change in setting.

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Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire - Shane McMillan

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Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire - Shane McMillan
After attending the Quidditch World Cup, where Voldemort's followers, the Death Eaters, cause a riot, Harry heads to Hogwarts for his fourth year of wizard study. There, Headmaster Dumbledore announces that instead of the usual inter-house Quidditch matches, Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament. This competition between the great wizard schools of Europe has not been held for centuries because of the high death toll. The magic Goblet of Fire chooses one champion to represent each school, but somehow Harry is also chosen, even though he is underage and Hogwarts already has a champion. Sirius Black, Harry's godfather, suspects that this is another plot against Harry's life. As Voldemort is returning to his full power, and complex and deadly schemes are in motion, few people are who they seem to be, and even Dumbledore's protection may not be enough to keep Harry safe this time.
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I am almost finished with reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. This book is very good ad interesting, I highly recommend this book if you have read Percy Jackson because the book is all about mythology and very confusing. It is about a boy named Magnus and he is a homeless kid who lost his mom and dad when he was very young. He lives by himself and he has to do everything by himself. Later on, something tragic happens to him and he finds out the truth about his mother and his godly father.

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 I am almost finished with reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. This book is very good ad interesting, I highly recommend this book if you have read Percy Jackson because the book is all about mythology and very confusing. It is about a boy named Magnus and he is a homeless kid who lost his mom and dad when he was very young. He lives by himself and he has to do everything by himself. Later on, something tragic happens to him and he finds out the truth about his mother and his godly father.
READ THIS BOOK!!
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Nice Job, Nikrooz.

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This was great

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Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire - Shane McMillan

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Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire - Shane McMillan

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After attending the Quidditch World Cup, where Voldemort's followers, the Death Eaters, cause a riot, Harry heads to Hogwarts for his fourth year of wizard study. There, Headmaster Dumbledore announces that instead of the usual inter-house Quidditch matches, Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament. This competition between the great wizard schools of Europe has not been held for centuries because of the high death toll. The magic Goblet of Fire chooses one champion to represent each school, but somehow Harry is also chosen, even though he is underage and Hogwarts already has a champion. Sirius Black, Harry's godfather, suspects that this is another plot against Harry's life. As Voldemort is returning to his full power, and complex and deadly schemes are in motion, few people are who they seem to be, and even Dumbledore's protection may not be enough to keep Harry safe this time.

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 I am almost finished with reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. This book is very good ad interesting, I highly recommend this book if you have read Percy Jackson because the book is all about mythology and very confusing. It is about a boy named Magnus and he is a homeless kid who lost his mom and dad when he was very young. He lives by himself and he has to do everything by himself. Later on, something tragic happens to him and he finds out the truth about his mother and his godly father.

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 I am almost finished with reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. This book is very good ad interesting, I highly recommend this book if you have read Percy Jackson because the book is all about mythology and very confusing. It is about a boy named Magnus and he is a homeless kid who lost his mom and dad when he was very young. He lives by himself and he has to do everything by himself. Later on, something tragic happens to him and he finds out the truth about his mother and his godly father.

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The Five Kingdoms: Sky Raiders (Gustav Rinaldi)

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The Five Kingdoms: Sky Raiders (Gustav Rinaldi)

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It was Halloween, and Cole was preparing for a great night of candy and haunted houses. He and his best friend decide to meet up with another group of kids to got to a haunted house that was said to be the scariest. It ended up being a basement portal to a world filled with slave trade, The Outskirts. Cole then gets sold to a group called the Sky Raiders, who raid floating castles. Cole tries to find a way out of his slavery and escape, when he meets Mira on a dangerous mission. They both decide to escape together, with Mira being a runaway child of the High King, who stole her shaping powers.

The  Five Kingdoms is a great book to read because it never becomes dull throughout the entire story. There is always something new to follow along with. From Halloween to monsters made of shaping power, Cole, Mira, Jace and Twitch go through it all to defeat the High King. My favorite part is when they are raiding the castles and find monsters and magical items to use later. It was a great read, and I recommend it for anyone who enjoys action and fantasy.

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The Little Rock Nine were a group of nine African-American boys and girls during the segregation era of the United States. These nine courageous students volunteered to be the first people to integrate the public school system of America. Warriors Don’t Cry is a memoir that tells a particular story of Melba Pattillo Beals who is the author. She goes through many challenges while attending Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Beals has to endure constant name-calling, acidity straight into her eyes, sexual assault, and even more challenges that one could not possibly think of.

Warriors Don’t Cry is an important story that shares awareness of the struggles that black people had to go through during the times of segregation in America. It is a book that goes deep into the life of Melba Pattillo Beals and explains the hardships that one had to face. Beals is unafraid to share her remarkable story that changed the world, all the way to today. If she did not face her fears, the world would be torture for African-Americans today. Overall, Warriors Don’t Cry is a captivating story, and I recommend it to all.

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   Write your review here: In new york, a Boy named Peter lived with his mom and dad. They have found out that the ice in Greenland is melting. Peter’s mom has something valuable on Greenland. First Light was written by Rebecca Stead. The secret that Peter’s mom is keeping from him is very important because her family and Peter rushed to the big island.               What they find there, is amazing. Peter’s dad tells him that there is a secret volks wagon test site nearby. Peter goes searching, and searching, but never finds it. Finally, he rests on a clear sheet of ice. He sees a woven bracelet inside the ice. What he finds next, is life-changing. First Light is a really gripping story. It never leaves you uninterested!!

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   Write your review here: In new york, a Boy named Peter lived with his mom and dad. They have found out that the ice in Greenland is melting. Peter’s mom has something valuable on Greenland. First Light was written by Rebecca Stead. The secret that Peter’s mom is keeping from him is very important because her family and Peter rushed to the big island.               What they find there, is amazing. Peter’s dad tells him that there is a secret volks wagon test site nearby. Peter goes searching, and searching, but never finds it. Finally, he rests on a clear sheet of ice. He sees a woven bracelet inside the ice. What he finds next, is life-changing. First Light is a really gripping story. It never leaves you uninterested!!

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The Hate U Give (Angie Thomas)

“The hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, is a very important book for our future. In Garden heights, a black girl named Starr goes to a private school. She is distraught when her friend is shot by a police officer, when she was right next to him. In this book, you will find how Starr will overcome her challenges and speak up for what's right.

“The Hate U Give” is and amazing book, that gives you an insight on what happens in America. The book has won many awards, has five stars, and was just put in theaters, as an award winning motion picture film. The racism in America is greatly impacting out country. People of different cultures should be based of the person they are, not the color of their skin. This is a perfect example and insight of African American life today. Overall, the book is not just an amazing read, but I think every child should read this, to abolish racism in the future!
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AuthorAngie started rewriting Dr. Seuss books at 4. Now she uses stories to give young people mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors. (Word to Dr. Rudine S. Bishop)

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  In the first grading period I read a book called Perfect Season by Tim Green. During the book there is a kid named Troy who really likes football has to go to a school that has a terrible football team were no one plays, but he has to go there because his dad left him and took all of their money so they can’t go to the private school with a great football team. So then he talks with the principal and they talk about getting a new field and stuff but then they can’t because the school doesn't have the money for that stuff. So then he ends up finding freinds to play and he get a retired NFL player to coach the team. So then Troy ends up thinking that they are going to get a perfect season with the players and a retired NFL player as there coach. All in All this is a great book and I hope you read it, most likely if you like football you would read it.  

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  In the first grading period I read a book called Perfect Season by Tim Green. During the book there is a kid named Troy who really likes football has to go to a school that has a terrible football team were no one plays, but he has to go there because his dad left him and took all of their money so they can’t go to the private school with a great football team. So then he talks with the principal and they talk about getting a new field and stuff but then they can’t because the school doesn't have the money for that stuff. So then he ends up finding freinds to play and he get a retired NFL player to coach the team. So then Troy ends up thinking that they are going to get a perfect season with the players and a retired NFL player as there coach. All in All this is a great book and I hope you read it, most likely if you like football you would read it.  

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The book “The Catcher In the Rye” by J.D Salinger, a man named Holden Caufield stuggles to find hope in his life because of every tragity that is going on in his life. He is just a boy trying to find his place in life just like everybody. Holdens  life would be a lot different then you would think. Holden is getting bad grades and flunking most of his classes and gives up and creates his own life with rough edges and terrible choices but seems to find his way. This charcter goes through harship every way he turns and its a world of his life but this was not a true story.
I like J.D Salengers the Catcher in The Rye book. It had a lot of use of hardship and perseverence when Holden has to go through all the trouble and still manage to still be alive by the end. Also this book is a real page turner, its description of the setting makes me feel like I am in the book. Lastly this book would fill anyone  with the excitment that I felt. It is a very cool and fun book (recommended). "Thumbs Up"

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The book “The Catcher In the Rye” by J.D Salinger, a man named Holden Caufield stuggles to find hope in his life because of every tragity that is going on in his life. He is just a boy trying to find his place in life just like everybody. Holdens  life would be a lot different then you would think. Holden is getting bad grades and flunking most of his classes and gives up and creates his own life with rough edges and terrible choices but seems to find his way. This charcter goes through harship every way he turns and its a world of his life but this was not a true story.
I like J.D Salengers the Catcher in The Rye book. It had a lot of use of hardship and perseverence when Holden has to go through all the trouble and still manage to still be alive by the end. Also this book is a real page turner, its description of the setting makes me feel like I am in the book. Lastly this book would fill anyone  with the excitment that I felt. It is a very cool and fun book (recommended). "Thumbs Up

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The book Leviathan Wakes, By James S.A. Corey , is a science fiction novel depicting the life and state of humanity in the 24th century. Humanity colonized mars, the belt, and the moons of multiple nearby planets such as the moons of jupiter or saturn. Now, the major superpowers are Earth and Mars. The asteroid belt is like the third world countries of the future, a melting pot of cultures, even with it’s own language. The people in the belt are called belters, and evolved to be very tall for a human because of their live in low or no gravity. The story goes in depth of how different cultures and movements evolve as humanity expands its reaches. I like this book because it goes in depth of the lives of different people on different planets/asteroids, and shows the racial and economical crisis in the belt, like now in some countries. The world we know has evolved to giant space ships, evolved humans, and even hyper erffective military warfare. This book is a rich, detaileed view at the dilemas, breakthroughs, and the expansion of humanity to the outer reaches of space.

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In the world of Magyk, written by Angie Sage, Silas and Sarah Heap have lost their baby boy, Septimus. However, when Silas hears a whisper in the forest, and then sees a baby girl, he takes her in. This baby girl becomes Silas and Sarah’s new daughter, however they can’t tell anyone she’s adopted. All the while, they’re thinking of Septimus. Jenna, the baby girl, is now ten, and finds out where she really comes from and who she truly is, and Silas and Sarah Heap find out the destiny of the seventh son of the seventh son.

I love Magyk because it entails adventure, fantasy, and family/friendship, making it awesome to read. It doesn’t take a long time to get interested in it, you read the first page and you get drawn into the story and the characters. Angie Sage makes is so that you never know what to expect, and you’re always at the edge of your seat. You get to read the book from the view of all the main characters, and even the side antagonists when needed. Reading this, I can imagine everything that’s happening. The character’s expressions, the scenery, and how they’re feeling. I feel like I am connecting with the characters, and am always cheering for them to overcome their various struggles. I definitely recommend this book to all lovers of fantasy, adventure, and family/friendship.

- Cerise Campbell

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     In the Story The Fever Code by James Dashner, it's about the maze and how it was built, its also about how the main character, Thomas, grows up to become a full grown man. When Thomas was young he was taken by people who called themselves WICKED ( Stands for World In Catastrophe, Killzone, or another word for brain, Experiment Department) because there was something called the flare which turned people crazy and his dad was infected with it but Thomas was special because he was immune to the flare. Because of this, he worked with the company WICKED and helped them build a maze for people to enter and complete this maze so WICKED can study their Killzone to see a difference from their Killzone to the other people who aren’t immune to the flare so they find a cure for the flare. This story is about a boy named Thomas who becomes a grown man and helps WICKED achieve their goal: To find a cure for this disease: The Flare.
     I liked the book The Fever Code by James Dashner because it was descriptive and I liked the plot about the story. But the one thing I didn’t like about it is that they did nothing, there was nothing exciting about The Fever Code. I also really liked it because when I first started reading the series, I always wondered how it was built and how the story really came to life. I also really liked the setting which was in a big facility and the speech of how they would always do something as they are talking. I also really liked that Thomas and his friends thought that the company WICKED was actually good when their company was literally called WICKED like they were wicked. Lastly, I liked how they tried to find a cure for the flare when really they were finding nothing about the flare and how to find a cure like I would've figured out that WICKED was finding nothing about the flare so I would’ve just left WICKED.

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The fantasy fiction Rangers Apprentice Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan begins with a young boy, named Will, grow up in a ward or orphanage in medieval times. The Rangers books are a series about Will growing up and doing amazing things. Book one begins with Will and his wardmates growing up and get jobs to live up to at a young age. Will was not special in any way so during the choosing, or when they are assigned jobs, nobody wanted to pick him. Will is secretly recruited by the ranger core, a group of fifty special trained men, and begins his adventures as a apprentice of the most famous ranger Halt.

I liked book one in the series since like all series’ it starts you with something or in other words a new beginning. I love reading about survival, adventure, or fantasy so when I got this series recommended to me by Isaac I was immediately intrigued. This series had all of the three things I loved embedded in it so I continued reading. In book one, Will starts out as a runt who became an extremely skilled ranger who became a hero when he killed the Kalkara

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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth, by Jeff Kennedy  is a book that can definitely make you laugh out loud. In the book Greg Heffly is growing up he is in weird, awkward, funny, and crazy situations throughout the book. Not to mention him and his best friend Rowley have a fight and don't talk anymore. And his big brother Rodrick is out to ruin his life.

This book is super funny and easy to read because it adds pictures and the reading is chunked into small pieces so it is not overwhelming. My favorite character in the story is Manny Greg's little brother because he always is doing things he shouldn't but gets away with it.

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The author John Flanagan wrote the rangers apprentice ruins of Gorlan.

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Citra Terranova and Rowan Damisch are two teenagers living in a postmortal time where death does not come naturally. Your only means of dying are by a Scythe, who are an elite class of superior beings that have to meet a certain “glean” quota to prevent overpopulation. The two teens are selected by a Scythe to become apprentices, and eventually real Scythes. However, things go terribly awry when their master mysteriously perishes one day, sending Citra and Roman to two separate Scythes. The two are forced to compete with each other to determine who the better Scythe will be, and only one can emerge victorious. The victor will have to glean the other. In other words, losing means death.

Scythe is quite possibly my favorite book for many different reasons. It is full of action, mystery, and suspense. You are constantly left wondering what will happen next. Also, Neal Shusterman is an amazing author who truly develops each character. Another nice touch is the fact that the book has many different perspectives. This enables the reader to see what everyone is thinking, providing a much better read. I would suggest Scythe to anyone and everyone, as it is an overall phenomenal book
-Ariyan Madani

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Albus Severus Potter has a lot to live up to, especially because his father is the famous Harry Potter and he was named after two extremely important figures in the wizarding world. In J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne’s The Cursed Child, the story follows Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley’s child, Albus, and his best friend, Scorpius Malfoy. The Cursed Child is a sequel to the Harry Potter series and it includes the two boys attempting to save someone who died for Harry, but they end up wreaking havoc in their world. You will see Albus and Scorpius develop an amazing friendship as they grow up together and almost lose each other trying to save someone else’s life.

Overall, The Cursed Child is a great read, but it can get boring at times. However, there is a lot of action and conflicts between characters that make you never want to put the book down. A great part of The Cursed Child is reading how the friendship between Albus and Severus develops because they were unlikely friends, but they end up being as close as brothers. You never know what’s going to happen next in this book and everything that does happen leaves you with your jaw on the floor. The Cursed Child is a book that I highly recommend, even though it can be a little repetitive at times.

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Do you love chocolate? Or have you ever believed in magic? If you do, the book This Book Is Not Good For You from by Pseudonymous Bosch brings both of these to life. The third book in the Secret Series is about how the three main protagonists, Cass (Cassandra), Max-Earnest, and Yo-Yoji (Yoji) continue to prevent Dr. L. and Ms. Mauvis, who are evil alchemists and leaders of the Midnight Sun, from learning the Secret to eternal life. In this book, the three kids meet a mysterious chef named Señor Hugo, who turns out to be part of the Midnight Sun. He kidnapps Cass’s mom and will only spare her life if the three young Terces Society members give him the an ancient Tuning Fork that possesses the power to make any food taste like anything you’ve tasted before. During Cass’s, Max-Ernest’s, and Yo-Yoji’s quest of finding Cass’s mom, they learn something very valuable about the secret as Cass travels back in time for a brief moment in her memory.

I liked this book because the author gives each of our characters a unique personality and the plot has a lot of interesting twists and turns. For example, Cass considers herself a survivalist, Max-Ernest wants to become a comedian or magician when he grows up and just can’t stop talking, while Yo-Yoji has his own band and is probably seen as the “coolest” of the trio, as he plays the electric guitar in a band and uses slang, such as the word “yo”. An example of the plot would be that at first, Senor Hugo appears to be blind and a person that they can trust (except that Cass doesn’t like him very much at first sight), but it is later revealed that he is only blind in one eye and is actually part of the Midnight Sun. The author of this series also relates the characters in the story to his own life, which adds a little bit of humor into the story. He talks about how he loves dark chocolate and hates writing about how chocolate could be such an evil thing in the story.

Overall, I would totally recommend this book for anyone who likes suspenseful and action stories.
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, is about a boy who lives with his caring mother and crummy stepfather. He has Dyslexia and ADHD and little does he know he is a demigod to one of the big three Greek gods, Poseidon. He and his mother were attacked by a Minotaur and his mother was taken to the underworld. Percy is introduced to Camp Half-Blood and he talks to an Oracle to find how to get his mother back. He takes his friends Grover, and Annabeth on the journey to find and get his mother.
I like this book because it displays not only emotion and action, but in doing so is very descriptive. Percy and his friends are attacked by many beings in Greek mythology which I also really love. I find interest in Greek mythology because it shows me interesting ways of defeating mythical creatures. Such as when Percy kills a Minotaur, he uses its own horn to stab its chest and kill it. One final reason I love this book is that of the beautifully displayed tension, like how Percy or his friends get clutch under pressure and complete their tasks.

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (Avery Redfern)

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (Avery Redfern)

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Sixteen year old Starr Carter is struggling to find a balance between her suburban prep school and her poor neighborhood, in Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give.  During this anxious time, she witnesses a policeman fatally shoot her unarmed childhood friend.  Soon, the whole nation knows and the divide between her two worlds becomes known. People protest and rally for justice, they speak for him at funerals and at riots.  Others label him as a drug dealer and a thug, attempting to justify his death. Drug lords, cops, and even her friends attempt to shake her down and intimidate her into staying quiet.  During this time Starr is able to see who her true family is, and who she can trust.

The Hate U Give  is one of the best books that I have read, for multiple reasons.  First off, it is an amazingly written novel that the reader is able to visualize and immerse themselves in to the scenes.  Angie Thomas took her time to craft an amazing book that takes us on a journey filled with twists and turns.  Second, the material of the book is something that is, sadly,  occurring in our daily life situations.  By reading this book, you are able to understand the other side of the story that many of us are not able to see due to either lack of coverage or our own apathy and ignorance.  This book will show you the sad truth of our society when it comes to racism and racial prejudices.  However, by exposing this content to yourself, you are able to work on educating yourself and others around you.  This isn’t just a book, this is a journal of our society, and a bridge between the hypothetical and the literal.  All in all, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and quite frankly, could leave you in tears.

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In Ungifted by Gordon Korman, Donovan Curtis, an average, prankster kid at Hardcastle middle is accidentally sent to an academy for gifted kids. Donovan tries and does whatever he can to try to fit in, and he joins the robotics team despite knowing knowing nothing about robots. He teaches many of the kids to relax a little bit, and have some fun; this is shown when he names the robot “Tin Man.” Eventually, he gets caught and is expelled from the school, but he learned a lot and made a huge positive impact on the school.

Ungifted is a must read for anybody from the age of 11-16. It is very engaging to the reader because of all the suspense. We get to know Donovan as a character, and are really rooting for him to succeed. Korman's writing is very detailed and easy to read. The plot is very interesting, and really captivates you. Overall, Ungifted is an excellent book and I would highly recommend it.

Sophie Boxwala

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In the book Eragon, by Christopher Paolini, Eragon, an orphan farm boy who lives with his Uncle Garrow and Cousin Roran, finds a shiny blue stone which turn out to be a dragon’s egg.  The village storyteller, Brom, tells Eragon about the the Dragon Riders, who were were a group of warriors that helped keep the peace.  King Galbatorix, an evil Rider who killed off all the other Dragon Riders, has their farm burned down while searching for the egg.  With Eragon’s uncle now dead, Brom reveals that he was once a Dragon Rider and trains Eragon.  Brom is killed defending Eragon, who sets out with his dragon, Saphira, to find a way to defeat Galbatorix.
Eragon is a book that has a great, epic story.  Eragon is faced with an incredibly difficult journey and the odds are stacked against him.  You find yourself sucked into the story and continually wanting to know what will happen next.  The author did a great job of bringing a mythical creature like a dragon to life.  It was really fun to see how he and his dragon, Saphira, bonded.
-Sara Leslie

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Sasha and Xavier are best friends who would do anything for each other.  If Xavier is in trouble, Sasha helps him out of it, and vice versa.  When Xavier gets back together with his unreliable girlfriend, Sasha hatches a plan to help him, not knowing what could go sickeningly wrong. Bad Girls With Perfect Faces is a tale of betrayal, with surprises at every corner.

Bad Girls With Perfect Faces is an exciting read because of its twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.  Lynn Weingarten paints an honest portrait of the worst case scenario through different perspectives.  It is an interesting, intoxicating read that sucks you in and makes you feel for the (shockingly realistic) characters.  Sasha’s inner thinking helps to develop the story, Xavier’s actions keep it going, and Ivy’s dialogue keeps you confused (in a good way, of course).  Bad Girls With Perfect Faces is intoxicating and twisted and will keep you wanting more!

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It is years in the future, after World War III, and the world has had some advances. The plague, cyborgs, aliens, they are all part of our world now. And Linh Cinder, a cyborg girl, based on the traditional princess, ‘Cinderella’, and Prince Kai, the prince of Beijing, based off of Prince Charming guide us through it in Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Cinder focuses in on Linh Cinder’s cyborg life as she explores her past and is introduced to her prince, Prince Kai.

Cinder is the fairy tale story you always loved, not as you remembered it, but better. This book explores the traditional aspects of the story, “Cinderella,” while adding and differentiating the book from the original with differences like the genre, the characters, and some enjoyable plot twists. Cinder also tells a story with meaning that touches on and teaches about inequality in society, sacrifice, and war. But don’t forget, Marissa Meyer does this while sprinkling in a good amount of joy and fairy tale magic, making Cinder a true fantasy. In conclusion, Cinder is an amazing roller coaster ride of a book and I would recommend it to anyone interested.
- Nooriya Baxamusa

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There once was a china rabbit that couldn’t do anything except to think, watch, and listen. He loved his owner and most of all loved himself. His life completely changes when he gets lost and gets past on and on throughout different families. he goes on a big adventure, each owner to the next some of which he loved and now misses.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a great book that you can’t put down. The author creates some moments of sadness, humor, and happiness. The ending is the best ending you could ever get from a book which will leave you something to think about. Somehow the author brings us into the book so much were you actually feel bad for Edward at times. Overall, this book is great and will always have a special place in my heart

Solamae Norris

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The Capitol of Panem Maintains a hold on the 12 districts by forcing them to randomly pick tributes at a gathering called the reaping. One of the tributes, Katniss Everdeen, is one of the main characters, and has to compete is a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen in every district must watch youth fight to the death. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen has to rely on her great hunting skills, her sharp instincts, and the power of love to keep her alive. A sudden twist at the end of the story takes place when the Gamemakers announce that 2 tributes from the same district can win together. Katniss finds her Districts other tribute, Peeta, and end up winning the Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games is a very enjoyable book because of how interested it keeps you. The author illustrates many conflicts and twists that can intrigue the reader. Also, Collins portrays themes throughout the story very well. Some of the main characters in the story have a change in personality. Collins also makes you feel like you are in the book through the main characters. Such as Katniss or Peeta. In total, The Hunger Games is an outstanding book! I totally recommend it to others.

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In A Long Time Until Now by Michael Z. Williamson, ten soldiers in Afghanistan find themselves lost in time. The soldiers arrive in the Paleolithic era. With no idea of how they got there, they find various groups that also found themselves lost in time. The soldiers learn from various groups, creating weapons, structures, and even learning new cultures. In the past, they struggle to fight with their modern weapons because of their limited ammunition and tries to not alter the future.

I love history and that is the main reason why I love this book. A Long Time Until Now is not a book of action but instead teaches you about the lives of the past. Williamson sucks the reader into the past with his imagery, showing how the groups ate, fought, smelled, and communicated. After getting sucked into this world, you feel just like a character along on the ride. To conclude, A Long Time Until Now is a must read if you love history because you feel like a soldier learning about the lives of ancient civilizations.
-Chris Ruff

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The Hunger Games ties in modern and new technology to create a truly haunting classic that will be around for years to come. The author uses strong characters and amazing description to capture the true message of the story; find your voice and rebel if necessary. The thing I love most about The Hunger Games is the story development. It shows how things can go from being completely ordinary to tragic in a second. It teaches us to never get used to living in fear, and always fight for our rights.

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In the book The luckiest Girl by Beverly Cleary a 16 year-old girl named Shelley moves across the country to go live in California. While she was living in California she stayed with a large family named the Michies, and attended San Sebastion High School. When she is at high school she meets this boy named Phillip, Phillip is on the basketball team and all of the girls like him. Lucky for Shelley she sits next to him in science, Shelley starts to notice that she likes Phillip. Phillip comes over to the Michies house to hang out with Shelley.

When I first started to read this book I really liked it because it was very light hearted and up-lifting. However as I kept reading this book it got to be a little bit of a slow read, and their wasn’t very much action going on throughout the chapters. I thought that maybe it was just a slow part in the book and it will become interesting again after I keep reading for the next few chapters. If i do keep reading i hope that their is a plot twist to the story, or a lesson that could be learned. Overall this book is not bad, but I do think that it needs more of a twist, or lesson involved.

by: Beverly Cleary

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The book, Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis is an amazing book and I highly recommend it if you like fictional adventure mysteries. In the story the four kids are magically transported to a mythical world called Narnia, where they have to defeat a witch who has taken rule over the country and cursed a nasty spell over the people and manipulated the weather into a permanent winter until the children arrive and defeat the witch and return Narnia to summer. The children go on interesting journeys and adventures during their time spent in Narnia and are told of being in a prophecy that when two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve enter Narnia they are to help defeat the witch and be crown the four kings and queens of Narnia.

I enjoyed the book because the author had such an amazing way of telling the story and using a wild imagination to create a whole new world filled with magic. The author used the way of a child’s imagination and making it feel like a reality when reading it. The books bring the magic into the real world and incorporate it to the children’s live and it helps them with being able to find who they are and what they want to be and also how to live an alternate life in a magical world which can really tap into someones imagination and keep them reading as long as you find interest to the world. The author had an amazing tone set and he was able to help describe all the events through the 7 books of Narnia and he manages to maintain some of the main ideas and original plot but also add in new characters and interferences along the way of the children's journey to getting home but also helping Narnia with whatever quest brought the children there in the first place but the quest/goal will change every visit so they children are never repeating the same things but they still keep the friends and relationships that they have made in their past visit and made allys and being able to keep peace with the duties of being kings and queens. This book will not disappoint when reading and nor will the rest of the series. I recommend this book and the series to anyone who has a vivid imagination and/or people who like adventure mystery/sci-fy, or people who want to read more styles of literature like this.

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The book I chose was treasure hunters. Treasure hunters is about these for kids a family whose dad died and mom is captured by thugs. They are on a mission to save their mom while also still treasure hunting. But there was one other treasure hunter named Nathan Collier he wasn’t good a treasure hunting so he tried to stop the 4 kids. They end up on a mission to stop Nathan and they do.

I liked this book because it was thrilling. The book was also very mysterious which made it interesting to me. Sometimes they would be in fights with Nathan. But sometimes they would be solving the mystery of their mom. There was also many twist like at the end the note that their dad was still alive was just a forged letter

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Stanley Yenalts is in big big trouble. The world as he knows it is about to change drastically. When Stanley gets sent to Camp Green Lake he quickly realizes that it is not a place where people want to go. Stanley was blamed for a crime he did not do and that’s why he is sent to Camp Green Lake. The boys at camp are forced to dig big holes everyday. They are told that if they find something “interesting” to report it to the warden.

Holes is an easy and enjoyable read because of the boys at camp. The plot is a very fun and mysterious plot to follow. The author keeps you reading the book because of that awesome plot and conflict. As a reader you get to know Stanley and about his past. This book also has a movie, but the book is much better.

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Pakistan was a place of peace, even if it was not perfect, until the Taliban came. War and crime broke out throughout all of Pakistan, but one girl chose to rise up against it. When school was taken, and culture was erased, Malala chose to fight back in I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. She continued to successfully protest, even after many death threats, until she was shot. Even after Malala recovered, she continued to protest. She received a Nobel prize and went on to give many influential speeches, and to this day, she still is helping people all over Pakistan get more rights and live better lives.

I am Malala is a fascinating book to read because it shows a different perspective on life than ours. I am Malala shows a more difficult perspective on life and how it affects you. The book engages you in scenes and is very successful in showing tone. Using the environment and characters, Yousafzai is able to create suspense and create many different moods throughout the story. Yousafzai is able to immerse you in the book and make you feel as if you were at each situation, but many parts become slow, and it lost my attention. I am Malala is a generally great book, even though it does get slow at times; I believe that Malala Yousafzai created a story that shows a different perspective of life and did it in a great way.
-Aiden Afshar

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13 Reasons Why                   by Jay Asher

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My favorite book from over these last 6 weeks would definitely have to be 13 reasons why by Jay Asher because it’s about a situation that can happen in life and is actually realistic. This book is about a girl named Hannah Baker who was in high school and committed suicide and before she died she made 7 tapes with 13 parts and each part was about someone from her school and why they made her kill herself or just why they made her life get overall worse. She explains her story and what happened to her and makes it as if you were there. What I love about this book is how the author made it so realistic and I also love how there is moments in this book where Hannah actually talks to the reader and gets you to connect with her. This book also makes you feel more aware if you see someone around you that is having any of those problems to try to be that one person that brightens their day and actually give the person with suicidal thoughts an actual reason to live. -Sierra Sasevich

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Greg Heffley is back once again, and it’s about time for Halloween. With with Halloween, lots of things go through Greg’s mind. How do you get into the most popular party in school, where is mom’s secret candy stash, and who do I go trick or treating with? Greg has to figure out how to do all of these things in just about 1 month. But will he?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down is a good read because of the humor and creativity. Also, the book relates to people in real life, making it even more enjoyable. It also has good humor that is not inappropriate and is fun to read. In addition, the book teaches you a lesson that you should not just go with what other people think or do. Finally, the book is an overall very riveting and humorous read that will keep you glued to the pages. -Lucas Kim

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Divergent,  by Veronica Roth, the book talks about Chicago after it had been destroyed. The society  is divided in five fractions defined by their personalities. When Beatriz, the narrator, turns sixteen years old, she needs to do a test to decide what fraction she is from but her test is inconclusive, what means she is a divergent, that is something scary for the society and that is when the story starts and Beatriz needs to hide this information no matter what.

I really like these book because I really like how the author develops the story. Also because this book presents romance and action what is my two favorite kinds of book, on that book we never know what is going to happen next, what makes me want read more. I love how Beatriz is brave in the middle of the situations and how she faces the situations. Also I really like the other principal character Four, he helps to develop the story making it interesting and not boring at all.Divergent is a amazing book with new surprises  and new problems in each page of the book.

Valentina Maull

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It’s been years since the Bugger’s last attack. But for the first time, earth may be ready for these advanced aliens. Ender Wiggin, of Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game, has been monitored since birth, and with training, he may become the best- and the only- hope for stopping these creatures. That is, if the pressure doesn’t break him first.

Ender’s Game is beautifully written featuring a mix between futuristic technology and military strategy. This combination results in few boring moments and a roller coaster of a plot. Behind each twist is a new problem for the super genius of a kid to solve. The ‘instructors’ play with Ender’s mind similar to Card’s effect on the reader. And just when you think you’ve won, there’s a whole new game.

-Tucker MacDonald

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The book “The Catcher In the Rye” by J.D Salinger, a man named Holden Caufield stugles to find hope in his life because of every tragity that is going on in his life. He is just a boy trying to find his place in life just like everybody. Holden's  life would be a lot different then you would think. Holden is getting bad grades and flunking most of his classes and gives up and creates his own life with rough edges and terrible choices but seems to find his way. This charcter goes through hardship everyway he turns and its a world of his life but this was not a true story.
I loved the "Catcher in the Rye". Because it shows a lot of messages to life because he persevered through his hard and lonely life. Also because I like how every page is filled with imagination and wonderful description and I feel like I'm in the book. Lastly I like this book because it is very exciting and very fun to read I recommend this book. "Thumbs up".

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In Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Earthling Arthur Dent is taken off the face of the Earth by his friend, Ford Prefect, just moments before it is demolished by the evil Vogons to make a new intergalactic highway. It turns out that Ford was actually a field researcher for the reference book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, instead of an Earthling, as he led Arthur to believe. The two find themselves in a strange conflict, joined with fellow Earthling Trillian and the galaxy’s president, Zaphod Beeblebrox. The tale continues, and ultimately comes to the meaning of life itself.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a very humorous and enjoyable read. Adams does an incredible job of making the text make as little sense as possible, all the while keeping his readers engaged. Hidden beneath the laughter is a good, well-thought-out plot, the hunt for meaning ever-present. All of the characters are enjoyable, and their cynicism adds to the tone in the almost sci-fi tale. Some might not enjoy this book, but I found it entertaining and engaging, and definitely a worthwhile read.
-Isaac McGreevy

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Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year in the fourth book of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J.K. Rowling.  Everybody is excited about the upcoming tournament between the three major schools of magic.  One person from each school gets chosen to participate, whether they like it or not.  When Harry’s name is mysteriously drawn, he must compete in the life-threatening contest, despite him being under aged.

This book is very interesting and is hard to put down.  Rowling develops many plot twists that no one was expecting and gives a deeper look into Harry’s life.  When reading the book, the author makes it so detailed that it feels like you are experiencing the conflicts with Harry.  The author makes it so that you can relate to Harry and connect to him.  Overall, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is absolutely amazing and keeps you interested the entire way through.

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In Jonathan Foer’s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, nine-year-old Oskar Schell journeys in the search for information about his father, who was killed in 9/11. He meets people with completely different backgrounds and personalities. The story is told from many different perspectives, including Oskar, his grandmother, and his grandfather. In the end, he finds himself empty-handed, leaving him with no choice but to go to sleep and dream of a time before disaster.

To be blunt, I do not like this book. This book brought forth waves of sorrow and pain to whip my emotions back and forth mercilessly. My tears ran out and the flames of my anger spiked. I love this book. It was so utterly moving, so confusing, and so eye-opening to read. In my opinion, this book was fantastic and I intend on reading it over again multiple times... I recommend it only to people that have the capacity to appreciate the art of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Foer.

-Eden Justice Sunyoung Choi-Fitzpatrick

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First in:  An insider's account on How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan

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First in:  An insider's account on How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan

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The world today can have peace in some places, but in the U.S. a war just started. After 9/11 a team of highly trained C.I.A. agents go to Afghanistan to try and assassinate Osama Bin Laden. Gary Schroen, the leader of the first team to try and assassinate Osama Bin Laden, gives us a full story of from when he left to when the A team, ODA-555 or Triple Nickel, came to Afghanistan to help.

Gary Schroen gives us the point of view from the military's perspective of global threats. He talks about how the CIA spearheaded into the war on terror in Afghanistan. The book will leave you with questions while at the same time realizing how much they do to protect this country. This book in my opinion is amazing and gives us exactly what happened and how the war developed into what it his.

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Lennie and George, the dynamic duohatever you want to call it. Of Mice and Men conveys the cliché but true story of two friends living life. The story takes place during the Great Depression, where the two are migrant workers hopping from farm to farm. The two are the only people in the Depression who have each other’s back. They won’t leave each other’s side, almost as if the two create one. They meet many different people along their journey to freedom and mention building their own farm and plantation, as well as a rabbit farm, numerous times in the story.
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In the end, George has caught Lennie making too many mistakes and even caught him killing a bunny, as well as a woman unintentionally, due to his mental issue. All of these errors led to George putting Lennie out of his misery, shooting him in the back of the head. George knew that if he didn’t put Lennie down himself, Lennie would be put through a painful death, since everyone already disliked him.

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This book may be a little hard to understand at first, but for some readers, it may be a little easier. It goes through the story of hardships, friendships, and sacrifices. Of Mice and Men is a phenomenally written book, and a definite must-read and a highly recommended book.

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The book “The Catcher In the Rye” by J.D Salinger, a man named Holden Caufield stuggles to find hope in his life because of every tragity that is going on in his life. He is just a boy trying to find his place in life just like everybody. Holdens  life would be a lot different then you would think. Holden is getting bad grades and flunking most of his classes and gives up and creates his own life with rough edges and terrible choices but seems to find his way. This charcter goes through harship everyway he turns and its a world of his life but ths was not a true story.
I loved thhe catcher in the rye

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The world you know has been taken over by the population police in Margaret Peterson Haddix’s book Among the Brave. The world is overpopulated and the population police are trying to kill all “illegal” 3rd children. The Population Police make rules, control the government, and even decides who gets food. Many 3rd children hide in plain sight to not be taken away from like the main character, Luke.

Among the Brave is an amazing book because of the suspense and bravery worked throughout the book. As a reader, you will be waiting to know what Luke will do next. Margaret intertwines bravery in Luke all throughout the books, from courageous acts to helping other (or trying to). Margret also weaves suspense into the book by cutting you off at cliffhangers at the end of every chapter. All in all, Among the Brave, is an amazing book that will leave you on the edge on your chair waiting for more.
-Charlotte Norton

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After the events of the maze the Gladers are faced with a new challenge, “The Scorch”. This started when the Gladers escaped the maze then arrived in the “Real World”. When they arrived there they discovered that a disease named the “Flare” had killed thousands of millions of people. It didn't stop there the disease turned humans into a somewhat ‘zombie’ state where they seemed inhuman and  lacked emotion for others in other words a zombie.

I liked this book because it had everything that I like it had mystery, action, adventure, and drama-ish.Also, the author James Dashner uses very strong and powerful words to explain emotion an event that is happening or already happened which really seemed to impulse the story forward and give it a more exciting feeling to the reader which can determine if a reader likes or dislikes a book.

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My favorite book in the first quarter of the year that I read was “The Lost Continent”. The author of this book was Tui T. Sutherland, she makes very good books. The book is about a silkwing, (a type of dragon in that book), ad she is trying to save her “hive”, aka her home from leafwings, (another type of dragon), and other corrupt inhabitants. The main character is a silkwing named Blue, he is a juvenile, has not sprouted his wings yet, still has little wing buds on his back, (basically big shoulder muscles for his wings in the bud stage), and has antenna to help locate other things and people when needed.

The Lost Continent is a great read because it has the perfect mix of emotion, action, adventure, and other things too. The author hooks the reader with the awesome detail and the amazing way the author says things. The book helps you understand better at the beginning of the book because it has a prophecy, a couple pages describing and showing the images of the dragon in the book. The book is very interesting and has great ways of introducing characters and continuing the story in the book. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves dragons and fantasy.

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The world is divided by blood. Slivers have powers reds are ordernary people that are treated like the slivers slaves. Reds go by there lives following the rules hoping that today they don’t have to go to the war. The book Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard is the second book in the series Red Queen. This book focus on the main character Mare Barrow and her friends on the run from Maven the Silver king. I like the Glass Sword book because it has lots of action and fighting. But one reason I really like this book is because Mare, the main character, is very brave and does things her way. Because of the way this character acts it makes the book more exciting too read. I also like this book because it is a period of time where a lot on tech. is coming out and there is still major wars. Because of these things this book has a lot of action which is why I love reading the Glass Sword. 

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The world is divided by blood. Slivers have powers reds are ordernary people that are treated like the slivers slaves. Reds go by there lives following the rules hoping that today they don’t have to go to the war. The book Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard is the second book in the series Red Queen. This book focus on the main character Mare Barrow and her friends on the run from Maven the Silver king. I like the Glass Sword book because it has lots of action and fighting. But one reason I really like this book is because Mare, the main character, is very brave and does things her way. Because of the way this character acts it makes the book more exciting too read. I also like this book because it is a period of time where a lot on tech. is coming out and there is still major wars. Because of these things this book has a lot of action which is why I love reading the Glass Sword. 

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In the story Home of the brave, a boy named Kek who is from Africa has survived a shooting in his village, he can’t find his mother who promised she would come to America.  He has lost his father and his brother in the tragic shooting. He then traveled to Minnesota to live with his aunt and cousin Ganward. He does not speak English and faces problems communicating with other people.

In my opinion, this book has given me a beautiful story about a kid named Kek. This book has made me realize that Kek is a brave boy and that he loves animals. I personally would give this book a 5/5 star(s) because it has a inspirational story. This book is one of a kind and I would definitely recommend this book to those who are interested. This book is also one of my favorite books right now.

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Holes is a about a kid named Stanley who has to go to camp green lake. At camp green lake you have to dig a 5 foot deep hole and a 5 foot wide hole every day. This is very tiring work and the others are trying to manipulate Stanley into doing the work for them. Stanley decides to run away. He goes with his friend too.

I liked this book because of the many things that happen. There is a lot of weird things at camp green lake. This was kind of a page turner for me. I really liked the 10 minutes in the start of class because of this book. I would recommend this book.