PL Middle School Book Reviews by https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v WHERE STUDENTS CAN FIND QUALITY REVIEWS FROM THEIR PEERS OR TEACHERS! en-us 2016-10-26 15:30:31 UTC 2026-05-28 17:29:12 UTC hello@padlet.com The Swap by Megan Shull                 5 out of 5 Stars                                     Review by: Mrs. Zurn                                        gzurn https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133366285 This book was exciting from the moment I picked it up. The characters were realistic and two middle school students, a boy and a girl swap lives and bodies! This book is full of fun and exciting adventures doing something I have always wanted to do in life-be in someone else's shoes for awhile to see what their life is like! Check it out!]]> 2016-10-26 15:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133366285 Air by Ryan Gattis gzurn https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133377294 4 out of 5 Stars
Review by: Mrs. Zurn]]> 2016-10-26 15:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133377294 Wonder by R. J. Palacio mmcdermott8 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133475267 5 out of 5 stars
Review by Mrs. McDermott!

O.M.G. I sobbed so hard while reading this book- it was amazing.  It was so amazing, I made my daughter read it, and then she loved it, too!  This is a story about something we can all relate to: being different.  The protagonist is a kid, Augie, who is deformed.  For the first time in his life, his parents decide he should go to a real school.  Of course, he is bullied, but he also learns he has some pretty great friends, too.  An awesome read for EVERYONE!  ]]> 2016-10-26 20:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133475267 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas written by John Boyne.                5 out of 5 Stars.       Review by Mr. Lotzer gzurn https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133477221 Without a doubt, this book is one of my favorites of all time. Since I love history, this Holocaust novel captivated me from the first page. Bruno is a German nine year old boy growing up during World War II. His father is promoted to Commandant, and his family has to move near a concentration camp. This is the story of Bruno’s interactions with Schmuel, who is a Jewish boy captive in the camp. Although being on different sides of the war, the two boys become great friends. Read this book to see how two unlikely friends become true brothers.]]> 2016-10-26 20:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133477221 13 Treasures  By: Michelle Harrison https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133484473 This book is amazing! I read it the first time a few years ago and loved it. Then... I found out there is a trilogy. 100/5 stars! :)

Tanya along with her dog (Oberon) are sent to Tanya's grandmother's house (Elvesden Manner) because Tanya is seeing things, making strange noises, and walking on the ceiling. Her mom gets freaked out and mad. She tells Tanya to stop this behavior NOW or she must go to her grandmother's manner. Tanya doesn't enjoy her grandma or her grandma's house. It's full of them. But she can't control her actions... It's not her doing those things... She can't just ignore them...

Review By: Lily Dodge  ]]> 2016-10-26 21:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133484473 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone    By: J.K. Rowling     6 out of 5 stars           Review by: Jasmine Horrach https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133493229 To be honest, I never was interestind in Harry Potter. In fact, when my mom gave it to me on my birthday, I thought that I would never pick it up. But then one day, I decided to try it. This book is fantasy and is fun to read.

Harry Potter is just "an ordinary" boy who was as much as a mistake to the Dursley family. Little did he know that he was a powerful, young wizard that was well-known to wizards. As he conquers his first year at Hogwarts, a school for students whom are wizards, he not only makes friends and practices magic, but he faces a journey to keep the Sorcerer's stone safe from Voldemort. Read this now, and you will be forever in love with the Harry Potter books. ]]> 2016-10-26 22:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133493229 The Selection (and the series in general) By: Kiera Cass            5 out of 5 stars       Review by: Jasmine Horrach https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133494344 I realized after reading this book that I love books with princesses, princes, and happy-endings.

America was simply a Five. That number is a caste in her world. There are 8 castes in all. Any who live in the caste of One live in luxury and have plenty of food but have a lot of work in order to keep Illéa, the nation that America is in, somewhat together. The castes Two and Three also live their lives peacefully with much. But any castes under that struggle to survive or are not treated fairly. However, the Selection changed everything in America's life. Her "boyfriend", Aspen wanted America to at least try to get into the Selection so that it would help them in terms of money. And although the chance is slim, America got into the Selection along with 34 other girls to win Maxon's heart. At first, America always wanted to be with Aspen, but America found another that she did not expect she would be with. You have to read the book to understand. There are too many spoilers already so I'm done.]]> 2016-10-26 23:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133494344 I Am Malala By: Malala Yousafzai https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133496502 Review By: Bella Maldonado 
All of my friends told me that this book was super boring, but I highly disagree. I Am Malala follows Malala through her life. You get to see a very interesting insight into a world speaker's life and origin. This book has its fair share of charisma, heartbreak, and intensity. If I were to rate this book, I would rate it a 4.5/5 stars. It does contain a bit of gore, but nothing too bad. Malala's life is very interesting, so why not read about it?]]> 2016-10-26 23:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133496502 Selection Series By: Kiera Cass. Review By: Jenna Lilland                                         https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133501608 This series is really good and always wanted me to keep reading, I loved it. If you like distopian novels this one is for you it is super good and is about a prince who is holding a selection to find his princess, read to see what happens. Definitely read this!! Recommended for girls.
5/5 stars ]]> 2016-10-27 00:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133501608 Unwind: By Neal Shusterman. Review by: Jenna Lilland   https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133502811 I loved this book it was really interesting, this is a dystopian novel. The book is about after a futuristic second civil war fought against abortion, they came to a compromise that parents can decide to have there kids unwound between the age 13-18 unwinding meant taking all there body parts and using them for later use. They claimed that since 100% of the body was taken out of it they are not actually killing them. This book might sound really gory but it is soooooooo good if you like a little futuristic and mystery. 4.5/5 stars 
 ]]> 2016-10-27 00:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133502811 Not If I See You First: By Eric Lindstrom ; Review by: Bella Merwin https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133510774 This was a fast read for me because it was so good. It's about a girl, who at 15 years old lost her eyesight in a car accident. She decides to wear blindfolds to cover her eyes every day, and gives advice to kids at her school. Since she can't see reactions, she says whatever she wants. She is also a runner, and practices running, but doesn't have a guide. There are also problems with her ex-boyfriend , and it's a whole big story that ties up in the end. I recommend to anyone who loves comedy, or anyone that needs a good book to read. 1,000,000/5 stars :)]]> 2016-10-27 02:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133510774 Faceless: By Alyssa B. Sheinmel; Review by: Emma Mesecher https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133514579 This book was so good I couldn't put it down. I read it in english, during lunch, and after school.

The main character, Maisie Winters wakes up in the hospital not knowing what's going on.

The last thing she remembers is running through the hills of her neighborhood early on a foggy day. She puts the pieces together, and it turns out, before she could make it home, a storm gathered. Lightning hit a power line and the hot-burning electrical fire destroys her face. Where her nose, cheeks, and chin used to be, now there is…nothing.

Maisie’s lucky enough to qualify for a face transplant, a very rare procedure. Everyone says she’s lucky, but with someone else’s face staring back at her in the mirror with only scars to show it, Maisie feels, and looks, like a stranger.

This is an amazing novel and it has very good plot build and realistic reactions to big events. This book is amazing and I would recomend everyone that hasn't already read it to pick it up and start now.

5/5 stars]]> 2016-10-27 02:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133514579 Uninvited: By Sophie Jordan; Review by: Emma Mesecher https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133515979 I meant to read this book last year, but never got around to it. I thought it wouldn't be that great, but once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. Davy Hamilton is a musical prodigy with a serious boyfriend and plenty of friends. Although, when she tests positive for "The Kill Gene" , everything changes.

Her boyfriend tries to be cool, but ends up ditching her anyway, her best friend reports her to the police getting her marked as dangerous and unfit to live in society. The only person who still believes in her is her brother after her school kicks her out and she is put with the other carriers. 

A slowly building romance builds with Sean, but they get taken into custody by the government to be trained as killers. Davy didn't hurt anyone. Until she did. So what happens then?

I really loved this book, and it does have a sequel. I found that I like the first book much better on it's own, but the sequel is also a good read.

5/5 stars]]> 2016-10-27 03:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133515979 12 Finally https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133633907 Review by: Megan Schultz

This book was amazing because i could never put it down. It always left you on the edge of your finger tips waiting for more action. I loved how i could relate to the story. I would recomend this book to anyone that enjoys a good teen story. I would rate this 5 stars because it is just a flat out amazing book.]]> 2016-10-27 14:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133633907 The Search For Baby Ruby https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133636164 Review by: Brooke Mandinec

This book is a very suspenseful book. I loved this book because could never put it down because it was so good. Anyone who likes to read suspenseful books you should read this book.
I rate this book a 4 out of 5.]]> 2016-10-27 14:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133636164 The Foreshadowing: By Marcus Sedgwick Review by: Kimberly Siguantay Ortiz https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133662299 This book was and amazing adventure for me. I loved this book because i could never put it down. I loved how it took so many twists and turn. I rate this book a 5 out of 5 ]]> 2016-10-27 15:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133662299 Cherub 5 by Robert Muchamore https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133674504 Review by Jackson Finger
this book was good because its an action mystery and its about secret agents I would rate it 5]]> 2016-10-27 16:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133674504 H2O By Virginia Bergin                               Review by: Abigail Bartlett https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133704827 This book is about a killer rain and how it is painful when it touches you. I couldn't put this book down once I started it. I would rate this book a 4 out of 5. I really recommend it!

]]> 2016-10-27 17:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133704827 Monument 14 by  Emmy Latbourne https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133705321 Review by:  Hailey Voels
I loved the monument series. The books are about chemical air leak the causes sever side effects based on your blood type. we are reading from the perspective of dean a high school boy trapped in a super store with 13 other kids. I read the series to find out if monument 14 kids surive.]]> 2016-10-27 17:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133705321 The Fault in our stars https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133763690 Its about a girl, how has cancer,and goes to a support group for help. She meets a guy there how also has a health issue. Find out how it ends..... i would give it 5 stars! by:Abby zahn]]> 2016-10-27 20:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133763690 Love & Gelado https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133777613 By Kelly Wu


This book is about a girl who's mother passed away and is sent to Italy to see her "father". It's a story about sacrifice, and family love. I loved the book, and would rate it 5/5! ]]> 2016-10-27 21:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133777613 The Alchemist  https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133784823 Review by Lilly Kuiken 

As a book about self discovery, it leads a young boy on a long journey to find what his true inner desire is. He goes on a series of adventures, from sheparding sheep to searching for treasure, stumbling upon strange yet helpful people and doubts that threaten to disturb his journey along the way. Definitely a must read, as it incorporates many different genres and a awe-inspiring resolve. 5/5!]]> 2016-10-27 23:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133784823 Everlost https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133786034 By Mariam Hassan

A car crash leaves two teens, Nick and Allie, dead. On their way to the end, they are bumped off their course. They are suddenly dead, but still in the living world.  They are scared, but meet others like them. Something is off though. They are stuck in patterns and routines. Allie realizes something is off. She and Nick leave to find out what is wrong. I give this book 4/5. It is thrilling, and is very well written. I definitely recommend it for anyone who likes fantasy.]]> 2016-10-27 23:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133786034 The Unwanteds https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133804789 Book(s) by Lisa McMann
Review by Anastasia Ledyaeva

Creativity is a crime... And Alex Stowe is now one of the criminals, sentenced to die on the Death Farm as an Unwanted. The catch? He's thirteen, and will die for expressing uniqueness... Or not?

I love with this book and the whole series, and yet it took me forever to write this cause I'm that one person who likes something so much they can't find words to express it.
The book follows Alex and his friends (and maybe even some eventual enemies) through their journeys of being Unwanteds so close a Wanted world, and -for those who like the idea of magical creatures- includes new creatures that haven't been featured in any books I know of. As I fellow reader, I recommend falling in love with the Squirrelicorns, Origami Dragons, and Simber the talking stone cheetah. ;)

The whole series includes magic, action, adventure, humor, a bit of romance, and etc., but still seems possible: so real that you feel as if you've been sucked into a good book -yet again- and are literally there, exploring this new world along with the main characters. Of course, there is drama, sadness, and shock as well, but if you're the emotional reader- just remember to bring some tissues along for the ride and you'll be just fine.

I think that every fantasy fan would like this, and my rating is a definite 5/5 stars.
]]> 2016-10-28 02:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133804789 Brother Band series                             https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133899241 Book by Flanagan
Review by Connor Thayer
5 out of 5 Stars
The series is a fiction and it's about this guy that is going to be a warrior so he goes to this camp and after camp he has to build his own boat and sink another boat to be a warrior]]> 2016-10-28 14:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133899241 The Lunar Chronicles             By Marissa Meyer https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133997543 Review by: Kristina Zerwas

I would rate this series over 5 stars. 
This series starts out with a cyborg named Cinder. She's a mechanic who doesn't really fall for the prince until she meets him. She needs to save mankind from the Lunars who came to take over earth and this plague that is going and killing people.

I love this series. I love all the drama, action, romance, and adventure that happens. I hope you like it too!!!

The  order of the books:
Cinder
Scarlet
Cress
Winter
Fairest
Stars Above]]> 2016-10-28 19:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133997543 The Michael Vey Series: By Richard Paul Evans https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133999554 Book Review by: Grant Helgestad

This series is about a teen who has secret powers. He soon meets more of people like him and the people who have been hunting him, and suddenly this teen from Idaho is on journey after journey to stop them. I'd give this series a 5 stars, or a 10 out of 10. It's an amazing series that will always capture and hold your interest for the whole read. I'm on Book 6, but I'm not sure when the 7th one is planned on being finished. I definitely hope you will read this series, starting with: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25.]]> 2016-10-28 19:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/133999554 The Zodiac Legacy Convergence                        By Stan Lee, Stuart Moore, and Andie Tong https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/134001287 Review by: Kristina Zerwas

This is a fantasy book that I LOVED. I loved to meet all the people in this book. My favorite zodiac power is the rabbit. I would rate this 5 out of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite books EVER!!!

When 12 magical powers are unleashed on the world, a teen named Steven will be thrown into this epic chase around the world. He has to learn how to use his new power, group up others from around the world with powers just like his, and fight battles against people with stronger zodiacs. He must train with many other average people to the death.

The second book just came out, so I really want to read it. It's called The Zodiac Legacy: The Dragon's return.]]> 2016-10-28 20:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/134001287 Eon                                                        By: Alison Goodman                            5 out of 5 stars https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/134084566 Review by: Jasmine Horrach

I forgot how I came to love this book but it was amazing. There is a sequel to this book which is full of action, fantasy, and twists called Eona... which will make more sense once you read this. I don't want to say too many details so here is just a little bit.

Eon is a boy whom was trained by his master to fight. No one knows that Eon was really Eona, a girl, except herself of course. She had  to keep that hidden though for there would be a great penalty for a woman to be there. She is a cripple and not many people like her.

There are 12 dragons in the realm the book takes place in. Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, and Rat; all of them end with dragon, like Tiger Dragon. Eon was going to fight for the Rat Dragon to be an apprentice of Lord Ido. However, Dragon Dragon has not been woken up in 500 years for one reason. No one has been a girl. So, even though Eon failed his attempt at the Rat Dragon, he was greeted by the beast and given immense power. Eon was now Lord Eon. He was admired by a lot of people. With many journies ahead of him, including keeping his identity, Eon is faced by a crisis and possibly a relationship with the prince.]]> 2016-10-30 14:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/134084566 X: A Novel by Iliyasah Shabazz  and Little Cricket by Jackie Brown           Review by Ms. Quinn gzurn https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/134464412 5 out of 5 Stars

]]> 2016-11-01 13:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/134464412 I'd tell you I love you, but then I'd have to kill you  by Ally Carter                         https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/135055168 Review by Cindy Roemer

This is book is so funny and entertaining and is just the first book of a 6 book series!

The story follows a character named Cammie Morgan, who supposedly goes to a school for exeptional young woman. But most people don't know how exceptional they really are.

In Cammie's school they teach you how to kill a man with an uncooked noddle, they teach how to be fluent in 14 different languages, but most of all they teach you how to be a spy.

But on a practice mission outside of school walls, Cammie comes face to face with one of her most diffecult situations yet. A boy. But not just any boy, a normal boy! Who thinks she is a normal girl.

With the help of Cammie's 3 hilarious friends they work to conquer this almost impossible mission of trying to date a normal boy, while also trying not to get caught by government trained spy's.

Following the series you get to learn more and more about her school and how life isn't full of just fun nights sneaking out with boys.

This book is definitely a 5 out of 5 star book that I have read countless of times and think others should to.



]]> 2016-11-03 12:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/135055168 The 5th wave By Rick Yancey https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136529302 Review by: Hailey Nelson
This series is about a girl named Cassie trying to survive alone in the "Others" world. The "others" are human like aliens. They have taken over the world, killing more than 7 billion people. The Others took her brother along with hundreds of other kids. She is completely alone wounded, starving, brittle and thirsty. She wanders EVERYWHERE looking for her little brother. 

]]> 2016-11-09 18:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136529302 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136556196 Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Not only does the book Fangirl tell an amazing story about a girl (cath), and her fan-fictions. But an enlightening experience between her love for Levi (her boyfriend). The reason I am recommending this amazing well written book is because, Rowell characters in this story are so well detailed, and have an amazing background story to go along with! If you love..romance, college life, and adventure, this is the book for you! As I was reading the parts with Levi and cath, I felt the chemistry, and such there passion for each other! Now don't worry if you don't like all the "lovey dovey stuff" there is plenty of amazing parts that have..jokes, and a sense of life! Also if you enjoy the first there is a second book! (This is my review for Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell) :)


By~ Lindsay Turner

]]> 2016-11-09 19:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136556196 The Truth About Twinkie Pie By Kat Yeh https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136572063 Review by: Kristina Zerwas

This is a book I don't think many people heard of. I didn't until my mom got it for me. It was a strange title for me at first, but it is a really good book.

Two sisters live together alone. Twelve year old Gigi and her hairstylist sister Didi. Add a million dollars from a cooking contest and a move from South Carolina to the North Shore of Long Island. Gigi has to go to a new FANCY school. She finds new friends, enemies, crush, and family secrets. 

I would rate this 5/5 stars. I felt like how I was in the character's shoes. I felt her emotions and went on her adventures with her. I definitely recommend this book as a choice.

P.S. This book comes with actual recipes to make dinner, desserts, and more! You can make a twinkie pie too!!!


]]> 2016-11-09 20:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136572063 To all the boys I've loved before By Jenny Han https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136587808 By Kelly Wu


This book is beyond a regular book. It was a plot of a regular romantic high school story but it takes a spin on it. The main character in writes loves letters to all her crushes, and puts it in a box. One day she finds out the box is missing, the whole story talkes about how she figures out how to deal with crushes and the society in school.

I would rate this book 10/10. It was a new storyline, and you really felt you were in the story with the characters. This is a realistic fiction book, with romance, and a spin on modern society.

]]> 2016-11-09 22:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136587808 Hunger Games                    By Suzanne Collins https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136614159 Novel by: Kristina Zerwas 

This is a dystopia novel. This book puts you in adventure and romance. This was a fun novel to read. 

It all starts out with districts. There are 13 districts. 2 people from each district needs to be in the Hunger Games, a game where only one makes it out. One girl, and one boy will be drawn. In district 12, Peeta Melark and Katniss Everdeen are going. Katniss then makes friend,enemies, and finds love. This is important to the games.

I would tell more, but I don't want to spoil it. What I will tell you is that this book has many amazing settings and characters. I would rate this 10/10. You should read this book.]]> 2016-11-10 02:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/136614159 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief By: Rick Riordan 4.5 out of 5 stars https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/138418426 Review by: Jasmine Horrach

I was recommended this book that I never thought I would enjoy. But, I decided to read it anyways. This book has references to diverse gods.

Percy Jackson has ADHD, and wasn't very good with school because of that. Until he went on a school trip, he never thought he was related to anyone important. That is, a god. Perseus is a demigod or half-blood, son of Poseidon, an extremely valuable "person." However, he was blamed for taking Zeus's lightning bolt. Percy didn't have it though and goes on a quest to get it from Hades. Along with Grover, his best friend, and Annabeth, daughter of Athena. With twists and turns along the way, Percy and his friends go on an amazing journey.]]> 2016-11-17 14:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/138418426 Matched By Ally Condie https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/139254388 Matched is an exciting story about a girl named Cassia that lives in a society where the people have everything decided for them.

Cassia was matched with her best friend Xander (which means they will get married). At first she was excited, but she realized that she had fallen in love with another boy, and the society was not as amazing as she thought...

I really enjoyed this book, it is the first book of three, I give it 5/5 and recommend t to anyone who likes The Hunger Games.

Review By: Katie Arvidson

]]> 2016-11-22 03:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/139254388 The Maze Runner by James Dashner https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/145491970    The Maze Runner is a very exiting story about a boy named Thomas that has been taken by his parents. This is because the earth is in danger by the sun. It has sent Deadly flares and has caused a unstoppable disease called "The Flare." At least 90% of the world population vanished and has infected 90% of the remaining people.

   Now and organization called WICKED is trying to find a cure by recording the brains of their test subjects, like Thomas. He and others must complete a Maze Trial and must fight what lurks in the maze as it changes everyday.

Review By: Joey Levie]]> 2017-01-05 14:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/145491970 helgra12 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/145492987 2017-01-05 14:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/145492987 The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrau https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/152934796      The Prophet of Yonwood is about A girl named Nickie who lives in a town named Yonwood living with her aunt Crystal and a boy named Grover. Nickie finds a girl and a dog in a closet in her house. Mrs. Beeson and the whole town believes in god. Grover likes to keep snakes. But when he is forced to either get rid of the snakes or get a sinning bracelet that you can't get off. he doesn't know what to do and The prophet of Yonwood is having headaches and is seeing something. Is it something good or is she seeing disaster striking? Does Grover get a sinning bracelet or does he get rid of his snakes?

     This book was great. I would give it a 10 out of 10. I would recommend reading The City of Ember and The People of Sparks which are the 1st and 2nd books in the series and the Diamond of Darkhold which is the 4th book in the story.

Review by: Emily Munsterman]]> 2017-02-09 22:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/152934796 The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/153163727 The Ranger's Apprentice series is about a kingdom called Araluen and one of the sections (or Fiefs, as they're called in the book) is where the main character, a boy named Will, grows up. The baron of Redmond Fief is called Baron Arald and he is a really nice guy. He takes all of the kids who don't have parents and raises them until they are 15. Once they are 15, they are able to choose one of many professions. If none of the people who run these professions accepts them, they will go have a life on a farm. Will is 15 and is almost going to go off to the farms. But, Redmont's Ranger, Halt, gives Arald a piece of paper. What could it say? You'll find out if you read The Ranger's Apprentice.
I rate this book 10/10. It was some of the most fun I've had reading ever.
Review by Ravlin Frantz]]> 2017-02-10 19:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/153163727 The game of lifes by James Dashner https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/153760821 This is the third book in the mortality doctorine trilogy. It's the conclusion. The first is The Eye Of Minds, then The Rule Of Thought. I have read all of them and would 10/10 recommend them. James Dashner is a wonderful writer that can transport you to a separate world of fiction and codling. The main plot of these books are a teen boy who lives in a utopian online world. He is a computer wiz. And his world gets flipped upside down one day after a meeting that he has with the head of online security. He finds out his true identity and fights some pretty sick battles. He discovers that a mortality doctorine exists and is helping to take over human bodies into coded humans. He works with his good friends Sarah and Bryson to save the worlds, the real and virtual. I would recommend this book to anyone who is fascinated in fictional books with technology.

Review by Maria Braun]]> 2017-02-14 15:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/153760821 Smile by: Raina Telgemeier https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/154089038 This great book is about a girl who's name is Raina and has an accident where she trips and knocks out her two front teeth. This changes her life forever. She struggles to feel normal again. She goes through her teenage years and experiences lots of change in her life. She starts liking boys and she starts to get bullied. Raina is still dealing with her dentistry. Find out what Raina's teenage years are like and see how she pulls through. 10/10
Review By: Leah Bottemiller ]]> 2017-02-15 17:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/154089038 The Starving Time (Dear America series) By: Patricia Hermes https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/154183467 I found this book to be very interesting because it's about a girl who has just moved to Jamestown (the new world). It includes tales of sickness, hunger and death. These tragic tales lead her and her family to so much hunger. She goes outside to walls to meet up with Pocahontas her friend. Her brother hasn't yet come to the new world. Read to find the answers to her problem solving and hopefully she can reunite with her twin brother and live happily ever after. 10/10
Review By: Leah Bottemiller]]> 2017-02-15 22:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/154183467 Finding Audrey By: Sophie Kinsella https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/155179137 When I read the back of this book I thought, "Wow, this book sounds like one of those horrible, sappy, teeny-bopper books!" But, I read the inside cover and decided to check it out. This book was actually really good because it follows the main character, Audrey, through her troubles. The book starts with anxiety-ridden Audrey just being miserable. It follows her on her journey to get better. There is a sappy love interest but he actually made the story better. I don't want to say too much about it because I think you will enjoy it more if you don't know what is going to happen. If you think you'll enjoy a funny book about character developement, family chaos, and new perspectives, you should read this book. Even if you don't like any of those things, READ IT. 
I hope you enjoyed my scatter-brained review. Thanks.
Review by: Laine Bottemiller ]]> 2017-02-21 15:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/155179137 The Fault in Our Stars By: John Green https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/155518174 When I first heard of this book, I wasn't very interested in it. I saw the movie and I though, "This isn't that bad." Then recently I read this book and it was such a good book. This book is told by Hazel, a cancer survivor, and her love story with another cancer survivor named Augustus. It mixes tragedy, comedy, and romance in the best way. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romantic yet tragic books. I would rate it 10/10.
Written by: Maddie Holden]]> 2017-02-22 17:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/155518174 Stolen Children by: Peg Kehret https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/155923725 This book is about a young girl named Amy. While she is babysitting a little girl named Kendra, she goes outside for a small break while Kendra takes a nap. When Amy goes back inside she noticed that there was a door open, when she checks on Kendra she finds Kendra's bed empty. Amy starts to panic and look everywhere like crazy. As soon as Amy goes into the kitchen she hears the doorbell ring, she then runs to the door hoping it's Kendra but, when she opens it she immediately shuts the door and locks it not only did she see a guy that might have kidnapped Kendra she noticed the guy had a gun. When Amy closes the door she runs to hide, then she hears the door unlock she now knew the guy had a key to the house, she quickly dialed 911 but the guy grabbed her and was taking her outside, before they got out the house she noticed a white piece of paper sitting on the kitchen counter that wasn't there before. Later in the story they get taken to a cabin and get video taped then the videos get send to there parents. Read and find out what clues Amy sends in the videos and find out if they get rescued.]]> 2017-02-23 22:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/155923725 Percy Jackson and the Olympians:the lightning thief https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156036198 the lightning thief is a great book about a boy named Percy Jackson who finds out he is a demigod which is a half god half human and he goes on a quest to find Zeus's master bolt with his two friends Grover and annabeth they run into a lot of enemeys. that is all I can say without spoiling anything. I give it 10/10    ]]> 2017-02-24 14:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156036198 Fablehaven by: Brandon Mull https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156036607 Fablehaven is fantasy book about about  two kids named Kendra and her brother Seth who have to go their Grandpa Sorenson who they know very little about, while their parents are on a cruise but little do they know their grandpa's land.  But when they their grandpa gives them three keys to secret keyholes.  Has a secret as Seth breaks the rules and Kendra tries to find the keyholes. A hard worker and a rule breaker what could go wrong.
Reviewed by: Noah Nielsen 10/10 ]]> 2017-02-24 14:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156036607 your bacon me crazy by: suzanne nelson https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156132808 this book is about a girl named tessa who works at a trendy food truck. that her aunt owns in san fransico. Everything is perfect until a popular boy named asher start's. Working at the truck who cant even make a sandwich. but when the food truck festival is canceled an her aunt is depending on it.  Will asher and tessa be able to pull off working together                Find out in your bacon me crazy.
by: sophia jacobson           10/10  ]]> 2017-02-24 19:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156132808 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling torgwe02 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156541619 This book is about a boy named Harry Potter who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers himself. e is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths. 10/10
Reviewed by: Gwen Torvik ]]> 2017-02-27 19:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156541619 One for the Murphys' https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156580585 One for the Murphys' is a heartwarming story of family and love told through the eyes of 12 year old Carley who lives a normal life with her single mom until an accident happens that makes the tables turn . Her mom is now stabilized in a hospital for reasons Carley doesn't understand as she is introduced to a foster family, the Murphys'. There she learns what it feels like to be loved, supported and adored in ways she thought her mom had done so for her. There Carley learns with a little bit of help the world can be a brighter place and soon can't begin to imagine ever going back. 

genre; realistic fiction
Review by; Lili ullrich
Written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
5/5]]> 2017-02-27 22:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156580585 Sara Lost and Found https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156582485 Sara Lost and Found is a story of courage and strength as Sara and her sister Anna Olson had been left behind by their mother while their father has disappeared drinking late one night. The two have been hiding in their home for a week when they are finally found and placed in one house then another constantly changing foster homes every week or so. The two must rely on each other if they ever want to see their parents again or at least find a home. Will anyone take them in? 

genre; fiction 
Review by Lili ullrich
Written by Virginia Castleman
4.5/5]]> 2017-02-27 22:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156582485 Mockingbird https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156584283 Mockingbird is a sadly sweet story told by Caitlin Smith, a 10 year old with Asperger syndrome as she deals with the loss of her mother who died of cancer 2 years ago along with the death of her her brother (Devon) who was shot along with a few others at his school. Along with her counselor and neighbors Caitlin begins to slowly open up to adults, the world and to others around seeking help too. Together the small town forms unity and closure together. Just what Caitlin needed.

genre; Realistic Fiction
Review by Lili ullrich
Written by Katherine Erskine
4.5/5

]]> 2017-02-27 22:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156584283 The City of Ember https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156587294 The City of Ember has no sunlight no night, no day. All that lights the community is street lamps. And when the lights go out- you have no choice but to wait in the dark. It's assignment day and Linda an Doon, two 12 year old kids wait to receive their jobs they will work the rest of their lives. Doon gets the jobs working in the pipes and Linda is the messenger. While working Linda finds a secret message that holds the fate of Ember in her hands. Together the two have to uncover the message before the lights burn out forever and the world will be plunged in darkness. 

Genre; Science Fiction
Review by; Lili Ullrich
Written by; Jeanne DuPRAU
5/5 LOVE]]> 2017-02-27 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156587294 The Face on the Milk Carton https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156600168 15 year old Janie is at lunch one day when she looks at her friends milk carton. She never pays attention to the faces of the children but this one catches her eye. That girl looks familiar to her, she realizes that's her old dress. Is she Jennie Spring? Join Janie on her adventure to find who her real family is and why she ever left them.

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Author:Caroline B. Cooney
Pages:164
Rating:4/5
                                                                                     Written By: Ryley Nordin]]> 2017-02-28 00:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156600168 The Amulet series https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156613487 The amulet series is about a girl her brother and a mom but before all of that there dad was killed in a car crash that caused the family to move to old house and which that's where the story begins I highly suggest this book to all it is a series that will possibly continue 

Genre: fanatsy 
Author: Kazu Kibuishi
Rating:9/10
Written by: Zach Gutterman                                       
Date: February 27 2017]]> 2017-02-28 02:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156613487 The End https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156725466 The End is a series about the end of the world into the zombie appocalyspe, everyone 16 or older turn into the living dead when the desiese turned. there are 4 perspectives of groups the Zombies, dognurs group, jordans group, and the tower. its the best series for Zombies, action and suspence!


Genre: Science Fiction
Author: Charles Higson
Rating: 98/100
Reviewed by: Kannon Kalton
Date: 2/28/17 

]]> 2017-02-28 14:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/156725466 Twisted By Laurie Halse Anderson https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/157068056 Twisted was a book about a High School boy named Tyler Miller who was a complete nobody until the day came when he decided he wanted people to know who he was, whether it was for a good or bad reason. Tyler went through the struggles of what was right and what was wrong, of people bad mouthing him, his parents hating each other and him, friends turning on him, hatred thoughts toward himself and worst of all his struggle for his love of the most popular girl in school, Bethany Millbury. Anderson does a great job explaining Tyler's life and all of his struggles very clearly.

Rate: 5/5
Review by: Izzy McGill
Date 3/1/17 ]]> 2017-03-01 16:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/157068056 Hunger Games Book 1 By Suzanne Collins https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/157101068 The Hunger Games is about a girl named Katniss Everdeen and her experiences in the Hunger Games. Every year 1 boy and 1 girl from every district gets picked to go to the Hunger Games.  Peeta someone she hates gets picked to go to the Hunger Games and then the herself Katniss Everdeen goes into the Hunger Games, terrified. This book has many themes such as teamwork, friendship, family, starvation and many more. Collins does an amazing job describing it.

Rate: 5/5
Review by: Izzy McGll
Date 3/1/17 ]]> 2017-03-01 17:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/157101068 The underneath By Kathi Applet https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158095329 The Underneath is the story of an an old hound, who has been chained up outside of his hateful owner's shack deep in the woods. He befriends a mama cat and her kittens, and offers them safe haven under his porch. They will be safe there as long as they don't venture out from The Underneath, because the man, Gar Face, will use them for alligator bait if they do. Kittens are notoriously curious though, and when one of the kittens ventures out one day, a frightening and remarkable chain of events are set into motion.  This story is one of my all time favorites, hope you enjoy! 
Book review by: Maria Carlson
Rate:5/5
Date: march 8th 2017]]> 2017-03-06 17:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158095329 The Book Thief https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158813174 This book is constructed beautifully. It is written by Markus Zusak. This book is in the perspective of death. The setting takes place in Germany, when World War II is happening. 
During the war as you can imagine, death is very busy. This book is a very well written novel that I recommend to read a hundred percent]]> 2017-03-08 20:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158813174 Zookeeper By Gordon Korman https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158814495 Zookeeper by Gordon Korman is outlined so wonderfully!  This is a lovely story of a group of kids on a mission. The main character Griffin Bing is always seeming to get in trouble and he is "the man with the plan". A girl named Savannah Drysdale LOVES animals and has about 20 of her own. One day her monkey Cleo got stolen and later her class went on a field trip to a floating zoo. At the zoo she saw a monkey that acted and looked exactly like Cleo. Is this monkey Cleo and if so can Griffin, her, and the gang save Cleo?  I would rate this book 4.9 out of 5 stars because the author uses a lot of description and it always keeps you at the edge of your seat. READ THIS BOOK!

Book review by Sara Carlson]]> 2017-03-08 20:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158814495 The After- Room by Maile Meloy https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158816269      This book is the third and final in the "Apothecary" series. "The After- Room" is a great book and I have had so much fun reading it. It has a little over 400 pages, but it goes by quick because you can't put it down! I think that readers will like this book if they like magic and adventure. "The After- Room" is about two teens, Janie and Benjamin, and they try to talk to Benjamin's dead father in a place called the After- Room.  They have struggles and adventure along the way and I have loved all three of the books in this series. I give this book a 5 stars out of 5 stars.

Review by Sydney Harvego]]> 2017-03-08 20:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158816269 The Brotherband Chronicles- By John Flanagan https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158826014 This book is about a young boy named Hal who's father dies, and is left in the care of his father's best friend, Thorn. Thorn has a reputation of being the town drunk. But with the help of Hal, he becomes the great warrior he once was. This all started when Mikkel, Hal's father, dies in battle. Then he intrust's  Hal, and his mothers life, into Thorn's hand. Yes. Only one hand. When Brotherband training happens in the summer, Hal, and his group of outcast friends, are on a crash course. But, by some miracle, they win! Since they won, they are chosen to gaurd the island's greatest treasure, The Andomal. As they are keeping watch at night, Hal takes a walk while everyone else is sleeping and while he is on his walk, The Andomal is stolen by a pirate named Zavac. The Oberjarl of the island, Erak, banishes their Brotherband and gives them until morning to turn in all of their stuff. While Erak is sleeping, Hal and his Brotherband Sneak off in their ship. When the town wakes up, Hal, his Brotherband, and Thorn are gone on a seemingly hopeless attempt to get The Andomal back from the pirates...
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Review written by: Kyle Behrens.
]]> 2017-03-08 21:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158826014 The Fever Code - By James Dashner https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158827125 have you ever wondered what Thomas' life was like before the maze? what about the rest of the characters? Do you want to know how the Maze was built? Do you want answers to the unanswered questions from the first four books? they are all answered in the thriller, The Fever Code! the tough fight for wicked and its employees to overcome outbreaks of The Flare. the book will leave you on the edge of you seat, and the ending will completely re-think the way you know the Maze Runner Series!!! Rating : 4 1/2 stars]]> 2017-03-08 21:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158827125 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158830012 2017-03-08 22:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158830012 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158830045 2017-03-08 22:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158830045 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158831544 2017-03-08 22:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158831544 City of Bones: the mortal instruments #1- by Cassandra Clare https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158842682 This books is about a girl named Clary. Her best friend is Simon and her life was ordinary until, at a night club, she saw a mysterious girl. Her life then changed forever. 

I loved this book. I am on the 3rd one in the series currently and they are really good. It is kind of romantic but it has a whole bunch of action too. It starts off really quickly and takes off from there. Just a warning, once you start you can't stop.

Review by Madeline Reckmeyer 
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ]]> 2017-03-09 00:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158842682 Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158864187 This book is about a girl named Madeline Whittier that has a rare disease called commonly know as "bubble baby disease." This means that she is basically allergic to the world and most everything in it. She has lived her life only interacting with her mom and her nurse, Carla. Then one day a moving van pulls into the house next store and she sees him. A boy dressed in all black from the hat on his head to his sneakers. They soon become internet friends talking about books and movies. This was a fabulous book to read and the end hits you like a truck but it was one of my favorite books to read. Most of the time you will feel like it is glued to your hands because you can't put it down. I loved this book so much and I hope anyone else who reads it loves it just as much
Review by Molly Moynihan 
(5 star rating and nothing less)]]> 2017-03-09 04:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158864187 Chicken Boy by Christopher Peer https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158968113 This book is about a boy that just mov d to a town and he's new to a school, and his first day of school his grandmother drives up on to the side walk and gets arrested. That day he meets his English teacher his new favorite teacher, the next day he hears this kid talking bad about her so he stands up for her and they start fighting and he starts losing, this other kid comes in and he's never seen him before and pulls him off. They all go to the office and get suspended then him and that other boy go to each others  house and ]]> 2017-03-09 14:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/158968113 Touching spspirit bear by: Ben Mikaelsen https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/159111475 At the beginning of the novel, Cole Matthews, a fifteen-year-old juvenile delinquent from Minneapolis, Minnesota, arrives on a barren island near the city of Drake in Southeastern Alaska in handcuffs. He is accompanied by two men of Tlingit Indian origin, named Edwin and Garvey, who are instructing him on the terms of his banishment to the island. In the first few chapters, we learn through flashbacks about why Cole has been sent to the island. After years of violence and trouble with the law, Cole took his criminal streak a step too far when he viciously beat a classmate of his named Peter Driscal onto the floor of his school sidewalk. Peter suffers head trauma, speech problems, and constant nightmares as consequences of Cole’s actions. Faced with the prospect of being tried as an adult and sent to prison, Cole is offered the path of Circle Justice to avoid prison by a corrections officer named Garvey. This program is of Native American origin and seeks healing of the criminal for reintroduction to society. Reluctantly, Cole agrees, and a series of “Circles” meet in order to decide his sentence. We learn that Cole’s alcoholic father physically abused Cole while he was growing up. The Circle, comprised of Garvey, Cole’s parents, Peter, Peter’s parents, and other community members, decides that by banishing Cole to a remote Alaskan island near Garvey’s ancestral hometown, they can both teach Cole a lesson and protect others from his wrath.

By:CE]]> 2017-03-09 19:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/159111475 Dr. Dale's Zombie Dictionary - The A-Z Guide to Staying Alive : By Dale Seslick https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/159157837 Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Review by Jack Cheng

This hilarity of a book is essentially an alphabetically-ordered guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse. As silly as that may sound from first glance, fret not - it's even sillier.

This book is filled to the brim with witty humor parodying off cliche horror movie scenarios and what to do to keep your brains intact.
There are pages guiding the reader through what song to play during a post-apocalyptic crisis, what not to do when hiding in a cupboard from the infection, and even tips on how to fight off a zombie with only a kazoo.
The moment I picked up this dictionary, I couldn't stop reading or laughing about how the writing constantly keeps making fun of horror movies, and using science to imagine how an actual apocalypse would play out realistically. (Turns out, it's much different from what one might expect.)

If you're looking for a good satirical read and pages covered with pop-culture references, this would definitely be right up your alley. Who knows? It could save your life one day...
]]> 2017-03-10 00:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/159157837 Delirium by Lauren Oliver https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/164766109 Lena Haloway lives in a world where love is a disease. Luckily, there's a cure! When people turn 18 they get cured and are able to live their lives freely. By "free" I mean get an education, job, spouse and number of kids chosen for them. Lena can't wait until her evaluation, like any other normal girl, and is looking forward to the day she'll be cured. A life without out love is safe, predictable and happy. But, with only 95 days left until her treatment, she does the unthinkable; she falls in love. Follow her story of classic teen rebellion in this amazing book. I absolutely fell in love (ironically) with all of the characters and there are major plot twists that will probably make you cry (oops). And thankfully for you, there's a second and third book out already :). I hope you become as obsessed with this trilogy as much as I have.

Review by Abby Kerr  
Rating- 5 stars
Genre- Dystopian/ science fiction

]]> 2017-04-05 01:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/164766109 Backlash by Sarah Darer Littman https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191836254 Laura and Bree used to be best friends. So did Laura's sister, Sydney and Bree's brother, Liam. Over time they grew apart. When Laura tries to kill her self when a guy she thinks likes her says incrediblely rude and hateful things on Laura's Facebook, everything starts falling apart. Why would the police and hospital be so involved?When Laura makes the cheer team and Bree doesn't, Bree gets mad and wants revenge on her ex-bestfriend. Sydney and Liam, hadn't been friends in forever but are now growing closer and try not to talk about their crazy sisters and why they grew apart. Sydney feels all of Laura's drama is taking over her life!Students should read this book because kids at our school are going through bullying, self harm and everyday hard stuff. In this book, it is told by 4 points of view with flashbacks. What could have happened that Laura and Bree's family's HATE each other and the police get involved?!? Read this sad and awesome book to find out! 

Review by: Claire Krivitz 
Rating: ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐⭐️]]> 2017-09-27 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191836254 Starters lovzoe27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191870901 Callie is a kid living on the streets with her brother, Tyler, and a friend, Michael. Her brother is weak and starving, and the only job she can get is at Prime Destinations. There, she sells her body to Enders, or really old people who want to be young again. But something goes wrong with the program, and she wakes up early. She has to lie and figure out her renters secret, all while dealing with a new love life. This book is wonderful with twists you'll never see coming!
- Review by Zoey Lovold
- Rating five stars
- Genre Science Fiction]]> 2017-09-27 20:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191870901 The Raft lovzoe27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191879804 Robie is going on a plane back home. The plane crashes in the ocean, and the only survivors are Robie and Max. They have barely anything except a raft, and they must survive days out on the ocean. Max tells Robie stories to pass the time, but how long can they both make it? This book has a crazy huge plot twist, but that's what makes it so good! What happens? Find out in The Raft.
-Zoey Lovold]]> 2017-09-27 21:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191879804 Finally https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191881601 this book is about a girl who has always was told "when you're 12" and now she finally is. She gets to do all the things she been dreaming of. But is it going to be as good as she thinks it will be, read this book to find out! ]]> 2017-09-27 21:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191881601 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191884045 2017-09-27 21:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191884045 Wings Of Fire , The Dragonet Prophecy https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191898106 This book is the first in a series about Dragonets who are supposed to end a 20 year war, but there is a queen who wants to capture them and make them change the course of the war. Each book has a different perspective on the war.    
 -Logan Cronquist                                                                                    ]]> 2017-09-27 23:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/191898106 The Swap kuklis08 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192092559 Ellie is getting into a lot of drama at school with friends, and she wishes she could be anyone else. Jack has a strict father and he wishes the same. They find themselves in each other's bodies.]]> 2017-09-28 14:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192092559 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192226195 2017-09-28 18:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192226195 Peter and the Starcatchers https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192251144 The prequel to the classic Peter Pan, this is an amazing book full of action and adventure. Peter is an orphan on a ship to a place called Rundoon, ruled by a corrupt king. He learns about a magical dust that will cause unworldly powers. From there it is a whirl of adventure featuring a 30ft crocodile, The most feared pirate on the seas, and a tribe of savages. Five stars! -Gavin Shaner


]]> 2017-09-28 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192251144 Hotel Ruby By Suzanne Young https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192291511 When Audrey Casella arrives for an unplanned stay at the Hotel Ruby. Just months earlier her mother had passed away. Audrey and her family plan to stay the night, but life at the Ruby is intoxicating. Weird things start happening but Audrey is the only one noticing. Read this book to find out what's going on and why Audrey is the only one seeing this stuff. 10/10]]> 2017-09-28 22:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/192291511 Peak https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209281961 This book is about a kid named Peak. His parents were a couple of the best climbers in the world, but they got divorced. He lived with his mother until Peak decided to climb skyscrapers and got caught. He was in alot  of trouble, so his dad offered to take him to his home, or at least that’s what Peak thought until his father bought climbing gear and told him he is going to the top of Mount Everest.

Author:]]> 2017-11-21 21:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209281961 Milkweed by:Jerry Spinelli https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209489782 Milkweed is about a gypsy boy that’s living in a time we’re hitler was trying to take over. You go through his life when he meets his friends and meets Jews. The book starts with him as a 4 year old boy not knowing who his parents were and didn’t even knew his name.And his life changes when he meets up with a red haired thief who is also a orphan Uri. I totally recommend it to someone who is into history books cause I think Milkweed knock it out of the park. ~Maddie Arntzen 10/10 stars

]]> 2017-11-22 16:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209489782 House of Furies https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209737140 This book is full of twists and turns. Starting with a girl that tells fortunes. Her name is Louisa. There is a older “Crone” that lets people call her Granny but she prefers Mrs.Haylam. This book starts with Louisa, the girl, telling fortunes until another girl comes to get her fortune told. She has a crush on a guy and wants to see if anything is going happen between them. After her fortune is told. She gives Louisa some money. Then Louisa tries to buy some meat pies, but the merchant, or shop owner, steals her money and Louisa runs away and the shop owner calls her a thief and starts ringing a bell. Louisa runs until she finds the crone. Mrs.Haylam helps Louisa find a job in this place called the Coldthistle House. They say it is owned by the devil himself.
 ]]> 2017-11-23 15:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209737140 Warriors: Into the Wild https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209791484 5 out of 5 Stars

Into the wild is the first book written of the Warriors series. The author of the series is Erin Hunter. The books main character Rusty a cat that finds him self board of kitty pet  life and feels like the forest in his back yard is calling him to it. One day Rusty goes in to the forest their he finds and gray Tom cat named Graypaw. Graypaw explains to Rusty about the ways of clan life and Rusty wanted to be apart of it. Currently ’m on the 4 book in the series and loving it. I’m even reading it at home to. If you love fantasy and adventure then I have the series for you. At first I was a little unsure of it but the more I read it the more I loved it. This is a truly a great book and worth a chance. Hope you guys enjoy it. ]]> 2017-11-23 21:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209791484 What she left behind by Tracy Bilen https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209817392 I would rate this book 5/5 This amazing mystery novel is about a young girl (her name is Sara) whos older brother committed suicide and her father is a alcoholic. When Sara and her mother try to run away things go horribly wrong and her mother dose not show up will she be able to find out what happened to her mother in time?
Book review by Morgan Mittag]]> 2017-11-24 02:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/209817392 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210072150 2017-11-25 20:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210072150 Wonder, by R.J Palacio https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210089531 Wonder is about a boy named August Pullman (Auggie). He has a facial deformation and he needs to start 5th grade at Beacher Prep, a private school in New York City. August has never been to a school before, because of all his suguries. The book also has different perspectives of the story, Olivia's side ( Auggie's older sister who was starting high school) Olivia's boyfriend (Justin), and  Jack Will, a boy who became August's best friend at Beacher, And Miranda, Olivia's old BFF. I have always loved this book, and I hope you do to!

I would rate this 5/5
Book Review by Samantha Berndt
P.S If Wonder doesn't  satisfy you, I recommend "Auggie and Me".  ]]> 2017-11-26 01:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210089531 Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy Rating By Logan Cronquist https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210423878  Clay is part a prophecy to end a 20 year war, but he and his friends are captured by the skywing queen to turn the war in her favor. Can he and his friends escape the prison and not be blowtorched while doing it? I personally think this beginning of a series was a delightful book with a lot of suspense and comedy.
 
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review By: Courtney Fullilove]]> 2017-11-27 14:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210423878 Inkheart https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210537546 Inkheart is an incredible story containing several twists and turns. It all starts with the main protagonist, Meggie Folchart, reading on a dark and stormy night. When she glances out the window, the silhouette of a man in her yard, staring right at her. When she tells her father, Mo, he shakes it off easily. But Meggie is persistent. When Mo finally checks the window, he also sees the man. He goes downstairs and welcomes the man in warmly. He hastily tells Meggie to go to bed while him and the stranger, whose name is Dustfinger, enjoy a cup of tea in Mo's study.  The next day, Meggie and Mo start moving out of their house, when Dustfinger stops them. This leads them on a wild adventure including men with odd names, a man intent on killing Mo, a crazed man with a knife, a Silvertounge, and a book that has changed Meggie's world.]]> 2017-11-27 17:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210537546 Uglies by Scott Westerfeld https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210726770 In her city Tally is an ugly. She is waiting for her sixteenth birthday when she will undergo the operation that will make her pretty. Tally has always wanted to be pretty and Tally and her best friend Peris sometimes sneak across the river to watch the pretty’s party. Then Peris becomes pretty and Tally still has to wait 3 months for the operation. Then she meets Shay a curious girl that wants to run away from the city and the operation. Tally decides to stay and that’s when special circumstances”come after her. Soon she is sent out to find Shay and the other runaways or “Special Circumstances” won’t allow her to become pretty. But she discovers information about the operation that the city has tried to hide. I loved this book. There are three more books in the serie Pretties, Specials, and Extras.

5/5 stars
Reviewer Annabelle Presly.]]> 2017-11-28 02:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/210726770 House of Furies witzay14 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/212293154 This book is full of twists and turns. Starting with a girl that tells fortunes. Her name is Louisa. There is a older “Crone” that lets people call her Granny but she prefers Mrs.Haylam. This book starts with Louisa, the girl, telling fortunes until another girl comes to get her fortune told. She has a crush on a guy and wants to see if anything is going happen between them. After her fortune is told. She gives Louisa some money. Then Louisa tries to buy some meat pies, but the merchant, or shop owner, steals her money and Louisa runs away and the shop owner calls her a thief and starts ringing a bell. Louisa runs until she finds the crone. Mrs.Haylam helps Louisa find a job in this place called the Coldthistle House. They say it is owned by the devil himself.
 
Author: Madeline Roux
Reviewer: Zayna Witt 
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️]]> 2017-12-01 15:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/212293154 A DOG'S WAY HOME https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/212539319 Lucas Ray is shocked when an adorablepuppy jumps out of an abandoned building and into his arms. Though his apartment doesn't allow dog's, Lucas can't resist taking Bella home. Bella is drawn to Lucas, even if she doesn't understand games like No Barks. As it becomes more difficult to hide her, Lucas begins sneaking her into the VA hospital where he works. There, Bella brings joy and comfort where it is needed most. But when Bella is picked up by animal control because pit bulls are banned in Denver, Lucas has no choose but to send her to a foster home. With four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness between her and her person, Bella sets off on a seemingly impossible and completely unforgettable journey home.


Author: W. Bruce Cameron
Reviewer: Thatcher Werner
Rating:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟]]> 2017-12-02 19:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/212539319 Legend yarale27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/214587531 Every day, hundreds of children go to the trials. They are basically a bunch of logical, cognitive, and physical tests. Your score dictates your social value and what jobs / pay you receive when you grow up. A perfect score is 1500. Day, the main character, fails the trials with a measly 600. He is taken away from his family to be tested on in a lab but escapes in time. He starts living on the street when he find a girl of about 8 who also ran away from home. They become companions And help each other out. One day, on a routine check of his family, he sees that there door is marked with an oddly shaped "X". A normal "X" means that they have the plague, but this "X" has a line through the center, like a star. So, Day plans to rob a hospital to get plague cures, a commodity for the rich, to help his family out. This Is by far one of my favorite books.

Author: Mary Wu
Reviewer: Alex Yaremchuk
Stars: 5/5]]> 2017-12-08 17:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/214587531 You Don't Know Me By: David Klass https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/217338268 This book is a well- made novel written in second person. It is about John's experiences and how you, whoever you happen to be, can never understand him- or his life. Do you ever feel like no one knows you? That's how John feels constantly. He only wishes he could be part of the Lashasa Palulu, a tribe that walks on their hands indoors. His whole world is a world that isn't a world. He has a teacher with four names beside her real name, a Tuba that's really a giant toad, a crush on girl named Glory Hallelujah, but that's not really her name, a school that's properly an anti-school with anti-classes because you never actually learn  anything, and that's just the beginning. John is just like us, a confused boy in middle school trying to find his way through a war zone.

Review By: Lily Dodge
5/5 stars for being hilariously confusing and intensely relatable at the same time.]]> 2017-12-19 18:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/217338268 Passenger By: Alexandra Bracken https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/217571714 This historical-fiction book is so well done I just had to write a review on it. It's about a girl named Henrietta Spencer (or Etta as the book commonly uses this rather than the full name) living in Manhattan and aims to be a pro violinist, and hope to make her mother Rosa, who is very cryptic and doesn't talk much about Etta's early days, admire her. She's soon whisked away to 1716 on a ship with Sophia Ironwood, who tells her she's a traveler, and finds out she can travel time, and has to find an object her mother took before they keep her trapped in time for good. The one thing that stood out to me the most in this was how cryptic the time traveling was done the first time Etta does it. It also leaves you so confusing and curious and you just flip through the pages so fast, wanting to find out more. There's also a bit romance for those who prefer the sappiness that romance provides. This book is so cryptic and it leaves you wanting more and more. I'd recommend this to anyone who doesn't get confused or frustrated so easily. 5/5 stars hand down!

Badro Ali]]> 2017-12-20 18:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/217571714 The Boy On The Wooden Box https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/221540000 This book is a biography by Leon Leyson. I am not one for biographies but this one caught my eye. The book is about a Jewish family pushed around during World War II. The main character Leib Lejzon who goes by Leon Leyson is 15 years old and the youngest of five children. During the war his family gets separated and forced around. From his home to a ghetto to a concentration camp to a factory. But against all odds he is saved by a kind Nazi man, Oskar Schindler. Oskar Schindler owns the factory he works in and saves countless Jews even though he could be jailed or even executed. This novel is a sad and heartwarming story. I give the book a 5 out of 5 stars. 
Review by Jenna Anderson]]> 2018-01-15 21:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/221540000 Red Queen-Victoria Aveyard https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/228374252 This book is in the point of view of a normal girl named Mare Barrow who lives a normal life. Her entire world is segregated between Red Bloods and Sliver Bloods. Slivers, according to Mare are amazing people with amazing abilities and act like gods of the world. Reds are just poor people who spend their life being normal. Mare hates this and believes Reds and Slivers should be treated equally. This story’s inciting indecent happens when her best friend, Kilorn loses his job and is being forced to join the army. Barrow, who spent her life stealing for her family, talks to a good acquaintance of her’s and secretly finds a way to ship herself and Kilorn away, but the price is too much for her. So Mare does what she does best, steals or at least is about to. Mare Barrow goes to a Sliver town and hears the Slivers talk about the group that is helping her and Kilorn. There she finds out she had lightning powers and the Slivers take her in to examine her. There they give her a new name, Mareena, and they betroth her to Prince Maven and his mom is Mare’s worst enemy. Sadly, Mare finds herself liking Maven’s brother Cal who would do anything to have Mare on his side, while Maven seems to enjoy helping Mare achieve equality or does he? And is Prince Cal, who is soon to be king, actually on the opposite side? I found this book very interesting and it’s not a plot I would normal read. I give it five stars for being so addictive and being a book that lures you in.]]> 2018-02-05 21:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/228374252 The Girl I Used to Be- April Henry https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/228391292 This book is about a teenage girl named Olivia. Her parents were both murdered when she was young. After moving back into her grandmother's house, Olivia starts to dig. She starts to find out things she wishes she hadn't. She makes some new friends and some enemies. After finding some suspects, she realizes the murderer/murderers, could be anyone around her. Could the murderer be the cashier at the local market or the friend down the street with the noisey dog? In this mystery, Olivia Reinhart explores her hometown and the people within for clues. As she hunts for her parents' murderer, will she be too late? Read to find out.]]> 2018-02-05 23:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/228391292 Pretenders - Lisi Harrison https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/228915848 This book is about five high scholars who have been named the "Phoenix Five." There names are Duffy (his real name is Andrew, everyone just calls him Duffy), Jagger, Lily, Sheridan, and Vanessa. One is a basketball player, one doesn't have a family, one used to be homeschooled, one is an actor, and the last one's family fights. At some point all these characters figure out they need to lie to get out of high school. They all start to act like someone they aren't. This is an amazing book for anyone who likes high school fiction or not! This book is written in the "Phoenix Fives" points of view. I would rate it 5/5 because it's such a good read. 
Review by: Sanya Pirani]]> 2018-02-07 01:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/228915848 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229145082 2018-02-07 15:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229145082 Sticks and Stones -Abby Cooper https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229368238 The book Sticks and Stones is about a girl named Elyse. She has a condition the doctors can't cure at the time. Shes starting middle school and friend the used to help her starts leaving. Elyse does'nt know how to deal with her feels or how to be happy with her self. I love this book an would give it a 10/10. It is a fantastic read, its has relatable characters.  
Review By:  Addy Seykora

]]> 2018-02-07 23:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229368238 Pax https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229370737 Brendan Elsen]]> 2018-02-07 23:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229370737 Who Is George Lucas? https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229371083 Have you ever wondered who George Lucas is? Well this book tells you all about his life. He was the creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones. George Lucas was one of the most successful filmmakers of ALL time! When George was growing up he wasn't an all start student or even one of the 'good' kids at school. He wanted to be so many different things when he was growing up. At first he didn't even want to go to collage. I would recommend this book because its a great story of his life. I would rate this book at 10/10!
By: Addy Seykora]]> 2018-02-07 23:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229371083 Cinder by Marissa Meyer https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229382452 This book is truly a dystopian and fairy tale all mashed into one using the base of Cinderella if you haven’t already guessed. Cinder, half cyborg and half human who struggles with her disturbed step mother and step sisters as they see her simply as they’re slave. But her live takes a sharp turn for uncertainty when she accidentally gets herself mixed up with Prince Kai while trying to survive the deadly disease going around the kingdom slowly killing off civilians. She try’s her best to hide her cyborg self from the prince as the kingdom starts to fall apart and is soon in danger of the lunar (moon) queen over taking earth starting with Cinders homeland, Beijing. As her character develops you will find yourself wanting to plunge deeper into her story as she starts to discover things about herself she never thought possible. Pick up the book and you will be hooked less then 1 chapter in.

5 out of 5 stars
Review by: Emma Kloeckner

]]> 2018-02-08 00:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229382452 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229387503 2018-02-08 01:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/229387503 The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/230293235 I LOVE this series!  But this is only the first book, there are six!  Honestly, I don't think you'll find a series that's more captivating, adventurous, and fantasy-like.  It puts a whole new perspective on the fairy tale world and what happens AFTER the stories.  This book is about two just-turned twelve year olds named Alex and Conner Bailey, the brother and sister duo, who get their grandmother's old storybook for their birthday.  But the book turns into a portal and they get transported into the Land of Stories!  The only known way back is by collecting items from all over the kingdoms to form the Wishing Spell.  The Wishing Spell grants the collector ANY wish they want, but the spell can only be used twice!  The Wishing Spell has already been used once before, so now the twins are racing against one of the most evil villains ever!  The Evil Queen.  While on their journey, they solve problems, unlock secrets, and learn the truth about the Evil Queen, and themselves.  PLEASE look into this book before deciding to turn your nose up at it!

Written by: Chris Colfer
Rating: 10 out of 5 stars
Review by: Lauren Tilkes]]> 2018-02-10 18:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/230293235 The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/230431346 It's another Land of Stories book!  Seriously, I LOVE this series!  This is the second book. (If you haven't read my first post, go read it now. There will be spoilers, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!) The Bailey twins are under house arrest by their grandmother, who is also the fairy godmother, because their mom has gone missing. Alex manages to escape, and heads for her grandmother's house. She is hoping there will be another portal she can activate, to get back the the Land of Stories. Her brother, Conner, finds her and together they ride a giant goose named Lester to their grandmother's house. Alex activates a portal and they end up in the Land of Stories.  Then, things start disappearing from all the kingdoms, and the royals have been captured! Alex, single handedly defeats the Enchantress, saves all the captured people, and restores the Land of Stories to it's former glory.

Written by: Chris Colfer
Rating: 11 out of 5 stars
Review by: Lauren Tilkes]]> 2018-02-11 23:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/230431346 Because I Was a Girl-Melissa De la Cruz https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/231289342 'Because I Was a Girl' is a nonfiction book written by Melissa De la Cruz. This novel is written about many powerful women who changed the world. This book was very entertaining and very interesting. I know that this book was very informational because before I read this book I had absolutely no idea who any of these women were. Now, after I read it I know a lot about many of these powerful women. I would recommend this book to anyone who believes that women can change the world for the better. I would also recommend this book to anyone who likes to read about women's rights and how they were, and still are, treated today. I would rate this book a 9.7 out of 10 stars. 

Written by: Melissa De la Cruz 
Rating: 9.7/10
Review by: Sophia Hall]]> 2018-02-13 20:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/231289342 The Girl Who Drank The Moon https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/231757431 This is a Fantasy book about family. Anyone can be your family as long as they care about you. I actually met the author of this book! Every year in the Protectorate, the citizens sacrifice a baby to the supposed evil witch. But the witch is actually nice, she takes the children to the town across the forest. Feeding them starlight all the way. One year, the mother of the child fights to keep her daughter. The mom gets labeled as mad and is locked away. And that year, she gives the child moonlight instead of starlight and it infuses the girl with powers beyond anyone's control. The witch, Xan, names the kid Luna and raises her like her granddaughter. But as Luna grows up, her powers become wild and to keep them at bay, Xan must sacrifice herself when Luna turns 12. In the end, Luna finds her mom, defeats the Sorrow Eater controlling her village, and Xan, sadly, passes on. This book has such wonderful, likeable characters. It's an easy story to fall in love with.

Written by: Kelly Barnhill
Rating: 1,000 out of 5 satrs
Review by: Lauren Tilkes]]> 2018-02-15 00:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/231757431 Defect https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/231991200 This is a Fiction book about a teenager named David who is 15 years of age. And its about his little problem.. His defect. David was abandon from his mom and never knew his dad. He was later on adopted by the Trotwoods two couples that live on a farm and are well aged. He ends up being bullied by a man named Kael.
David and Kael are scheduled to have a fight on Barn Bluff. Once they fight David hops of the cliff and every was freaking out they thought David killed himself.
Everyone was scared they returned to school the next day and seen David there... 
They thought he committed suicide. After things got a little to hot to handle at his high-school he moves to a school for "Special" Kids then later he meets the love of his life. I would suggest this book to anyone that likes story fiction story's. I can guarantee you'll be craving more, every single page is like biting into a smore wanting more every single bite..

Reviewed by: Sincere Thin Elk

Rating 10/10 Stars

Written by: Will Weaver]]> 2018-02-15 16:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/231991200 Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/233990681 Dirk Gently is one of the most hilarious books I have ever read. This is about a detective named Dirk Gently and Richard Macduff who work together to solve a case which involves time travel, a lost horse in a bath tub, a ghost from space, and a mysterious couch impossibly stuck in a staircase. Richard Macduff is accused of a crime in which he didn't commit, and leaves it up to the arguable efficiency of Dirk's Agency. The author, Douglas Adams, brings the end together perfectly in this difficult but lovely read. I was so surprised by the ending, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I read this book! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

By: Zoey Lovold
Author: Douglas Adams
Rating: 10/10 stars]]> 2018-02-21 20:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/233990681 The Long Dark Tea Time of The Soul https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/233995411 This is the second book in the Dirk Gently series! The first thing I have to say is that the name is completely random, weird, and misleading, exactly what I would expect from Douglas Adams. A new case comes along for Mr. Gently to solve as his reluctant secretary goes missing and the airport explodes. The police have no idea what caused it, and so they call it an "act of god." Kate tries to find out about the mysterious whereabouts of the Nordic man in this funny and dazzling book. I would actually say that this book might just be better than the first! I didn't see that ending coming, it was a complete surprise! Please read and enjoy the second book in this odd series!

By: Zoey Lovold
Author: Douglas Adams
Rating: 11/10 stars]]> 2018-02-21 21:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/233995411 Roses for The North https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/234002199 If you're interested in nonfiction and learning more about what makes a rose a rose, I suggest this book. The rose is my favorite flower, but now that I've read this, I know that rose is just a general term! There are 196 species of roses! I was shocked by this information. The common red rose is not-so-common anymore! Learn the science behind roses and learn how to care for your own in Roses for The North!

By: Zoey Lovold
Rating: 5/10 stars (Nonfiction is not my personal favorite)]]> 2018-02-21 21:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/234002199 Finally https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235010816 This book is about an almost 12 year old girl named Rory.  Rory's whole life she has been told "when your 12" , and now that Rory is finally going to be 12 she will get to do all the things she has been waiting to do, but will all of her plans turn out as fun as she has planned?  I personally thought this book was a really good realistic fiction book that anyone could enjoy. The reason I thought this was such a good book is because, it had some humor and it was about a girl my age I would rate this book a 9.8 out of 10.


Written by: Wendy Mass
Rating: 9.8/10
Review by: Maren Buettner

]]> 2018-02-24 18:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235010816 Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235012845 This book is about a 12 year old boy named Percy Jackson who is about to realize something that will change his life. Percy is a half-blood. Half human, half god. When he is sent to train at Camp Half-Blood, he is sent on a quest to receive that master bolt and return it to it's rightful owner Zeus. With all these monsters attacking around every corner, will Percy be able to return the master bolt? Iwould rate this a 9 out of 10

By: Rick Riordan
Reviewed by: Linus Fleek]]> 2018-02-24 18:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235012845 Because of Mr. Terupt https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235678718 Because of Mr. Terupt is a touching book about loyalty and friendship. Jessica, Alexia, Peter, Luke, Danielle, Anna, and Jeffrey are an unlikely group that seems to have nothing in common. Then, when they are all put into the same class with Mr. Terupt as their teacher, things begin to slowly change. Something about Mr. Terupt is special, he always seems to know what to say. But, little did they know that it would soon be a tragedy to bring them the closest together. I enjoyed this book because you get to see many characters' point of view. I rate it 5/5 


Author: Rob Buyea 
Review by: Emily Schwant ]]> 2018-02-26 23:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235678718 Schooled https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235681811 Capricorn Anderson has never been to school before. He has always been home schooled by his grandma (Rain) on their hippie farm out in the country. His grandma gets injured so he has to go live with another family and go to public school. Cap is pretty much clueless about life outside their farm. At first, the students don't know what to think and Cap gets bullied a lot. Then, as a joke, one student tells Cap that he should run for student president. Cap decides to and he ends up making more friends in his school. I rate this book 3/5 


Author: Gordon Korman 
Review by: Emily Schwandt ]]> 2018-02-27 00:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235681811 Bounce https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235692627 Evyn's mother dies when she is young. Evyn thinks about her mother a lot and she "talks" to her. Her father eventually remarries and he, Eyvn's brother, and Evyn all move in with his new wife and her six kids. Evyn is forced to go to a new all-girls school and feels like a total outsider. Her dad and stepmom just don't understand her mixed thoughts and feelings. Evyn has to learn to deal with a new situation and a new life.  I rate this book 4/5


Author: Natasha Friend
Review by: Emily Schwandt 
 ]]> 2018-02-27 01:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/235692627 Turtles all the way down https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/236696687 I would rate this book a 10 /10 .This book is about a girl named Aza. In the book Aza reconnects with her old best friend Davis after Davis dad go missing as a fugitive .In the book Aza tries to help David and his brother find out where there father is and whether he is alive or dead .All well getting thru the ups and downs of high school with her best friend Maisy.]]> 2018-02-28 21:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/236696687 Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children garwil30 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/237250588 This book is about a boy named Jacob Portman whose grandfather told him stories about his childhood during World War II. Jacob's grandfather told him he had taken refuge on an island at an orphanage full of children with strange powers. As he became older, Jacob began to think that these were just stories until he finds his grandfather dead in the woods under unusual circumstances. Based on knowledge from his grandfather's stories, he begins to think that the stories were true. This leads him to go to the islands his grandfather had spoken of. There he finds that he orphanage and possibly even the children were real and that the children may still be living. Made with great story telling and vintage photos, this book is very interesting and original.

I rate this book a 4.5 out of 5.
Author: Ransom Riggs
Review by:  Willem Garrity]]> 2018-03-02 01:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/237250588 How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/237614363 This book is in first person about a girl named Margaret. She lives with her sister, Sophie, and her sleepy mother named Lizzie. One day, Lizzie takes the girls to a mysterious broken-down mansion across the river. Margaret suspects that the mansion is somehow connected to the death of her father four years ago, and she finds a package in the mansion with a key, a comic, and a medal. Curious as to what it might mean, she lets Fate guide her back to the mansion on a dangerous mission she must face alone. But when she runs into Boyd on the road who has other copies of the comic she found, they work together. They must tough through friendship difficulties, find out what happened to her father, and learn more about the main character of the comic, Ratt. Don't judge this amazing book by its cover, and read it to find out what happens!

Author: Sara Nickerson
Reviewed by: Zoey Lovold
Rating: 5/5]]> 2018-03-02 21:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/237614363 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/238205867 2018-03-05 17:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/238205867 Fahrenheit 451 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/246112654 This book is about a different future. In 1990, we won 2 nuclear wars. Books are illegal. Firefighters are now the ones starting fires. If a house has books in it, well, you will be smelling the burnt wood and kerosene next morning. The main character, Guy Montag, is one of these firefighters. And he loves his job. One day, while heading home, he encounters a girl, seemingly waiting for him. They find out that they live near each other, and so Montag offers to walk her home. While walking, she talks about some things and asks one question. "Are you happy?"
Montag laughs this off, but then realises that he can't find an answer. This book is very good and I would recommend it to anyone looking to find a book to read.

Author: Ray Bradbury

Reviewed by: Alex Yaremchuk

Rating: 4.98/5

]]> 2018-03-26 14:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/246112654 Took https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/251383141     This book is amazing for people who love horror movies and/or books.If you seen IT and Annabelle you will love it.
  It’s about where Daniel and Erica move to this scary place in West Virginia where there is this old lady and her dog Bloody Bones.She kidnaps people and every 50 years she releases him/her and then kidnaps another one.One day while Erica was wandering in the woods, she became vanished and Daniel knew that she has been took.Daniel goes on an adventure to get her back.

                  Author Mary Downing Hahn
                Review by Francheska Racelis 
                I would rate this 5 out of 5 stars

]]> 2018-04-12 23:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/251383141 Divergent https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/251503325 This is about a girl name Beatrice Prior who lives in a society based on four factions. Erudite, who value knowledge. Abnegation, who values selflessness. Dauntless, who values bravery. Candor, who values the truth, and Amity, who values peace. Beatrice lives with the Abnegation, but soon she will have to choose if she will stay, or not. Her choice will change everything as she tries to save her friends and save the factions. This is the first book in a heart-pounding series, and it's one of the best books I have ever read!

Author: Veronica Roth
Rating: 5/5
Reviewer: Zoey Lovold]]> 2018-04-13 11:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/251503325 The Gender Game https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/251504794 Violet Bates has a difficult time holding back her temper, which soon gets her into more trouble than she bargained for. When the Queen asks her to go on a dangerous mission across the river to Patrus, she has no choice but to accept. But things go wrong when Violet falls in love with the man who she was supposed to frame for her own crime. How can Violet make such a challenging decision? You won't see the end of this book coming!

Reviewer: Zoey Lovold
Rating: 5/5

]]> 2018-04-13 11:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/251504794 Clockwork Angel lovzoe27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/265164388 This amazing book is a prequel to the series Mortal Instruments. It's about a girl named Tessa Gray who lives with her Aunt and her brother. But when her Aunt dies, and her brother is in England, she finds herself alone. She goes to England to see her brother, Nate, but winds up kidnapped by the Dark Sisters. Little does she know that she has an amazing power which the Dark Sisters and their master is after. The Dark Sisters force Tessa to use her power, or else Nate will die. Once she masters her powers, she is set up for a marriage to a man she doesn't even know, The Magister. She tries to run away and finds herself being taken away again, but this time by people who want to help her. A dark path lies ahead of her, full of betrayal and lies. Along with all of her troubles, she must also learn how to handle her feelings for a man named Will. The twist at the end of this book will surprise you, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Reviewer: Zoey Lovold
Rating: 5/5]]> 2018-06-02 18:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/265164388 Pride and prejudice https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/283650548 This book is a classic by Jane Austen. It was written in 1813. A common misconception about classics is that they are incredibly difficult to read but this book is quite easy to understand with its light humor and witty commentary. This book is about an incredibly independent girl named Elizabeth Bennet. She first finds herself in a situation where the handsome, fabulously wealthy, but disgustingly prideful and arrogant Mr. Darcy is in love with her. What happens next is one of literature’s most delightful romantic courtships. Pride and prejudice is not only a romance but a satire focusing on 1800 England’s social divides.
 I would rate this book a 10/10
Author: Jane Austen
Reviewer: Roshni Konakanti Bugulu ]]> 2018-09-19 20:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/283650548 Seraphina lovzoe27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/297826555 This is one of the most beautifully written book I have ever read. In a world where dragons and humans supposedly live peacefully together, Seraphina struggles to hide her identity. Dragons can take human form, to live among humans, but tensions between them are on the rise. Seraphina is a half-dragon, but she struggles to contain her secret when she starts investigating a murder with the perceptive Prince Lucian. She doesn't know who she can trust, or if there are any more of her kind. Seraphina is caught in a web of lies to keep her secret, but what will happen if they found out what she was? Find out in Seraphina!

Reviewer: Zoey
Rating: 5/5
Author: Rachel Hartman]]> 2018-10-28 23:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/297826555 Confetti Girl https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/308048348 This book is one of my favorites because the author of this book created Disney’s Pixar Coco and its a good book. It’s about where Lina family has a tradition of making cascarons, a hollowed eggshells filled with confetti and they crack it on people’s heads. Lina just lost her mom and has to live with her dad. Her dad is obsessed with books and thinks she likes English just because he does. Her best friend Vanessa is boy crazy and whenever they go somewhere she always brings her boyfriend Carlos. Lina also has a boyfriend named Luis. Luis can’t talk efficiently so it affects a lot of drama between Lina and Vanessa. Lina’s dad and Vanessa’s mom had a huge fight which made the drama even worse. How will Lina get through all of this? Read this to find out
Author: Diana López
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Review by Francheska Racelis 

]]> 2018-11-26 22:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/308048348 The man who loved clowns https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/335726769    This book is one of my favorite books because it always kept me at the tip of my toes and i never knew what would happen next.This book is about a girl named Delrita who has an uncle named Punky and Punky has down syndrome and a heart problem. Delrita moves with her parents and Punky to a town in Missouri. Delrita loves Punky but she is embarrassed of him and doesn't like to take him out in public. Delrita doesn't like having any friends over to her house after the incident that happened there with Punky. Delrita and Punky face many challenges including crushes, friends, family, letters, school, work and enemies.Both Punky and Delrita make some friends along the way. Delrita ends up making a friend in school but she is embarrassed about her family as well.This book made me feel mixed emotions from sadness to confusion.I really really love this book and i will never forget it.I am almost sure that if you read it you will fall in love with the story and characters as much as i did.
Author:June Rae Wood
Rating:5 out of 5 Stars
Reviewed by:Ashley Parra-Laurence]]> 2019-02-27 02:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/335726769 LEFT OUT by Tim Green https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/335880728 A boy named landon is deaf but he can hear with his divice called ears landon loves football so when he gets on a team he is very bad so he plays left out untill a boy changes foot ball for landon with some help from the boys all star NFL player family member.
reviwe by Carter haack 
5/5 stars 

]]> 2019-02-27 14:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/335880728 Ender's Game https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336000555 Ender's Game takes place in the future on earth. There is an alien species called the buggers who have attacked earth before, and the whole world is very nervous. The government decides to run a program that monitors young kids and selects a few to go to a special academy in space. Ender, a six year old child, is asked to go to the academy, but they warn him that he will go through intense physical and mental challenges, along with the fact that he will most likely not be allowed to go home for a very long time. Overall it is a great Sci-Fi book, and there are several more books in the series.
Author: Orson Scott Card
Rating: 5/5 stars
Review by: Owen Hammett

]]> 2019-02-27 16:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336000555 Touching spirit be https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336090861 This book is about  boy named Cole who beat up another boy his age and lmost killed him. Cole goes to court and gets sentanced to go to an abandoned island in Alaska for a few years. the man warns him about bears but he doesnt listen. next thing he knows the is trying to escape the island. he starts walking through the woods and sees the bear he goes up to the bear and throws a rock at it and next thing he know he is lieing on the floor bleeding and with broken bones. will he survive?
review by: Josie Schoemer
author: Ben makealsen
rating:5/5stars]]> 2019-02-27 19:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336090861 Letters for Emily https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336113945 When Harry Whitney finds out he has Alzlheimer's disease he writes a book of poems for his favorite granddaughter Emily. He is hoping that these poems can heal the broken relationships in his family. But to unlock a new poem, his family has to work together to find the hidden message in each poem.

Author: Camron Wright 
Genre: Domestic Fiction
Review By: Leah Guetter]]> 2019-02-27 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336113945 Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336520621 Jacob's grandpa Abe was always crazy. He told stories of children that had magical powers and never aged. Jacob never believed him. Then one day, he receives a panicked call from his Abe. He rushes to his house as fast as he can, and finds Abe dead in the backyard. Jacob's dad decides to take him to Abe's birthplace to calm Jacob. During the trip, they find out that his grandpa was never lying about the children. While Jacob is with them, he finds that the whole world might be in grave danger, and he is the only one who can save it.

Author: Ransom Riggs
Rating: 5/5
Review by: Owen Hammett]]> 2019-02-28 17:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336520621 No Safety in Numbers https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336525180 This book is an all out brawl for survival.
Ten thousand people are trapped in a mall and want to get out.When food and supplies start running low people go into panic. Riots break out and people get hurt. 
Who will survive and who won't read to find out.
Review by: Finnegan Lillicrap]]> 2019-02-28 17:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/336525180 Invictus lovzoe27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/339688806 Farway is working to be a time traveler. He was born in the Grid, outside of time. But his dreams of becoming a time traveler are suddenly dashed when a mysterious young women shows up. But luckily, he gets another chance, and is offered a job as a time traveling thief. But the young women shows up again, bringing trouble with her, and a mystery to be revealed. To find out what happens, read Invictus! It is an amazing book that keeps you on edge and you won’t want to put this book down!

Author: Ryan Graudin
Reviewer: Zoey Lovold
Rating: 5/5 stars

]]> 2019-03-10 15:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/339688806 Warriors : Into the Wild https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/413013811 Rusty is a house cat that lives next to a large forest. Legend has it, a group of wild cats live out there, fighting any cat that dares to find them, and eating them. Rusty has always wanted to meet a wild cat, and become one. One day, while Rusty is hunting a mouse, he meets a wild cat! He is given the choice, to join, or to stay a house cat. Read to find out what happens, Into The Wild!
(If you like this book, there are more than 74 books and counting!)

Author : Erin Hunter
Rating : 4.8/5
Reviewer : Lindsey Madsen]]> 2019-11-18 20:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/413013811 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441529342 2020-02-06 14:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441529342 Stormbreaker https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441863117 Ian Rider, Alex Rider's uncle, died in a car crash. Alex goes to see the car. He knows that his uncle did not die in a car crash when he sees the blood stains and bullet holes on the car. It turns out that his uncle was a secret agent for KI6 working on the Stormbreaker case. Alex then joins that unit and finds himself on a deadly game of cat and mouse. 
Author: Anthony Horowits
Rating: 10/10 on my ratings
Review by: Carter Roush

]]> 2020-02-06 21:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441863117 Five Feet Apart https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441888606 Six feet apart at all times. Or else no lung transplant. That's what 17-year-old Stella Grant has been told about other CFers ever since she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at age 6. She likes to be in control so she's always followed that rule to live.
Will Newman just can't wait to turn 18. Then he can finally get out of the hospitals and off the machines to actually live and see the world.
Stella needs to stay six feet away from Will if she wants her transplant as bad as she needs it. But after all CF has stolen from her, why can't she take a little bit from CF? Would one less foot really matter?

Authors: Rachael Lippincott with Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis
Rating: 12/10
Review By: Meredith Clemens ]]> 2020-02-06 22:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441888606 Cold Calls https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441921276 Cold Calls is a pretty good book. Three kids get calls saying that the person on the other side of the phone knows their secret. They must bully other kids and post a humiliating video of the victim. If Shelly, Eric, and Fatima don't, the caller will post their secret everywhere, for everyone to see. This book is great for people who love mysteries, and it keeps the reader on the seat of their chair throughout the whole book.

Author: Charles Benoit
Rating: 3/5
Reviewer: Kayla Sevlie

]]> 2020-02-07 00:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441921276 The Hunger Games https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441923622 This is one of the best books I've ever read. It is probably on my Top 10 list! It has everything I look for in a book and more. Katniss is a very independent woman who is forced into a game to the death. It keeps you on your toes the whole book and is probably the best book in the series. Katniss volunteers as tribute, gets put in the hunger games, and meets a forbidden love interest. As the tributes are killed off, the book gets even better. This is a MUST READ and I recommend this to everybody! 

Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: 5/5
Reviewer: Kayla Sevlie

]]> 2020-02-07 00:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441923622 Looking For Alaska https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441927449 Looking For Alaska is probably another book on my Top 10 list. It has witty humor, sarcastic bits, and so much more. 'Pudge' goes to college away from home, not expecting much. Instead, he meets a girl named Alaska that pushes him to his limits and shatters them. He sees, does, and experiences so much more than he would have back at home. But PLOT TWIST! The whole book has numbers at the top of each paragraph. 100 days before. 95 days before. 74 days before. It all leads up to one huge event that, honestly, makes everyone cry. 😥 I highly recommend this book!

Author: John Green (who, let's be honest, brings witty and sarcastic humor to every book he writes)
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewer: Kayla Sevlie]]> 2020-02-07 00:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441927449 Cyclone https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441941651 Two cousins Nora and Riley are best friends, until they have a big fight about "Georgina" who Nora thinks is Riley's secret boyfriend but who is actually Riley's dad but she has him under another name because she does not want her mom to know. After Nora drags Riley onto the Cyclone, Riley has a stroke and falls into a coma. Nora completely blames herself for everything that happened. When Nora waited for Riley to recover she mad a friend named, Jack. His brother has cancer and his parents aren't with them so Jack has to stay there at the hospital. Later in the book Jacks little brother passes away from cancer, and when Nora found out she was devastated, and also Jack did not tell her so she was mad. When Riley was in her coma she forgot how to do a lot of things but she also lost some of her memory and can only talk in "Spanglish" half Spanish and half English so it is hard for anyone to understand her. But eventually when Riley stated to recover she slowly started remembering more stuff. Then she remembered what Nora hoped she never would have remembered, that it was Nora's fault. Riley gets really mad and she does not talk to Nora for a long time. Eventually she pretty much completely recovers and they forgive each other.

Author: Doreen Cronin
Reviewer: Breana Phillips
Review:5/5

]]> 2020-02-07 01:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/441941651 Artemis Fowl https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447124568 This book is about a rich boy who “lost” his dad. The boy who’s name is Artemis Fowl is determined to find his dad. He also is determined to find the fairy people. In this book Artemis and his bodyguard butler go on an adventure to find and capture one of the fairies. Definitely a 5 out of five 
Author Eoin Colfer
Reviewer Joshua Johnson]]> 2020-02-18 22:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447124568 The Princess The Scoundrel and The Farm Boy https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447128797 Everyone has watched the movie but have you ever wondered what the characters thought. This book is from the perspectives of Leia Han and Luke. I feel that this book gives people a connection to the story that we know and love. 
Rating 4 out of 5
Author Alexandra Bracken
Reviewer Joshua Johnson]]> 2020-02-18 22:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447128797 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447131904 Kyle is an average boy in an average town. He likes playing games. Everything changes when an eccentric billionaire decides that his home town Needed a library. Mr Lemoncello holds an essay contest for early entry to his new library. Kyle then writes a very short essay and to his surprise he wins. Read this book to find out what awaits Kyle and his friends in this new and exciting library.
Rating 4 out of 5 
Author Chris Gravenstein
Reviewer Joshua Johnson ]]> 2020-02-18 22:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447131904 Dear Evan Hansen https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447409850 This is a book based on the Tony Award winning Musical Dear Evan Hansen. This a book about a kid named Evan Hansen who has extreme social anxiety, trying to find his way to fit in. Evan Hansen writes letters to himself everyday so that he can build up his confidence. One day he is called down to the principals office to find out that one student had taken his life and had one of Evan’s letters with him. This changed the course of Evan’s life and makes for an amazing book. Also the music is really good but that’s not the point.


Author: Steven Levenson
Rating: 10/10
Reviewer: Thawun Thongvanh   

Author; ]]> 2020-02-19 14:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447409850 Some Kind of Happiness https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447415586 Some Kind of Happiness is a book about a girl who goes to stay with her grandparents for the summer so her parents have some space to “work things out”. She really isn’t happy about it, but one thing turns out better than she could’ve hoped for, she’s found the real-life Everwood. The Everwood is the magical forest that she’s been writing about in her notebook for years as a coping mechanism for her severe depression and anxiety, and she’s finally found it! Will the Everwood solve all her problems? Or will the weight of everything drive her to the extremes?
I recommend this book to anyone who has ever battled with depression or anxiety, the story made me feel understood like I never had been before.

Author: Claire Legrand
Rating: 10/10
Reviewer: Lauren Tilkes


]]> 2020-02-19 14:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447415586 Coraline henjas26 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447629027 This story is about a girl named Coraline. She has recently moved in to a house with her Dad and her Mom. She has weird neighbors, they are pretty funny at times. But one night, she decides to go downstairs when it was very late. She sees a small door that is glowing, she goes through the small door. She comes out the other side to see that her entire house is alternated, even her neighbors and parents. Find out what she does next in this scary novel!]]> 2020-02-19 18:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447629027 The Selection https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447789385 In what once was the USA, a 17-year-old girl named America lives in the nation of Illea. She signs up for a competition called, the Selection. 35 girls are chosen at random to compete against each other for the hand of Prince Maxon. America is chosen to go and compete for the prince's hand. (They aren't fighting, its a game of who does the prince love) America came from a poor family and doesn't know anything about the lavish life. Will America choose to love Prince Maxon at the palace? Will Price Maxon choose her, or choose someone else? And with a rebellion on the rise, is the palace even safe? Find out in the first installment of the  Selection series, The Selection.  

Rating: 9/10
Reviewer: Linnea Jungers ]]> 2020-02-20 00:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/447789385 Autonomous https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/448286712 Thanks to his next door neighbor hacker, William Mackler is entered into a competition to win his very own prototype, self-driving car. through a hard, grueling process, he manages to win the competition, including an all inclusive trip to Florida with 3 of his friends. together, they face challenges from jealous car lovers, from each other, and from themselves. I feel like middle schoolers would like this book because it is interesting and shows the true purpose of friendship.

Author: Andy Marino
Rating: 9/10
Reviewer: Vikram Kandula]]> 2020-02-20 19:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/448286712 The One https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/448342256
As the Selection,  a competition where thirty-five girls are chosen from the provinces of Illea to compete for Prince Maxon's heart, draws to a close,  America Singer must make her own decision on where her heart lies.  Is it with the prince, who she never dreamed she'd have feelings for?  Or, perhaps she is still holding on to her first love, Aspen Leger?  America may still be deciding, but the prince has to make a decision, and he can only choose one to not only be his wife, but to also rule beside him as queen.  The third book in the trilogy of America's love story will take you on a ride as you find out who gets chosen to be Prince Maxon's queen.  This book is perfect for those seeking that happily ever after resolution, as it is filled with many emotions. Who does Prince Maxon choose? Find out in The One!

Author: Kiera Cass
Rating: 10/10
Reviewer: Addison Trice
*Don't forget to read on in the next two books about Eadlyn and her Selection!]]> 2020-02-20 21:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/448342256 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/448701461  ]]> 2020-02-21 16:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/448701461 Diary of a Wimpy Kid:Wrecking Ball https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/450538750 This book includes a boy named Greg and his family the Heffley's. After Greg's aunt died her fortune was past on to them. With the money they think about what to do with it, and after a long heated conversation about they decide to buy a new home in a different neighborhood.Greg is so excited about moving but his best friend Rowley isn't so down with the idea and every time something that reminds him of Greg moving he goes complete bonkers about it.After awhile of home improvements and more they do a open house to attract buyers but that didn't go to well but I'm not going to say what happened your going to have to read the book yourself. But then after that a buyer decide to offer the house so, by then it is a done deal there moving, but that is not the case. The Heffley's clean the house and but a few problems head there way but that is all I'm going to say for now. Hope you read the book, have a wonderful rest of your day.

Author: Jeff Kinney
Rating: 11/10
Reviewer Aiden Mbinda
*P.S. Read the whole series it it one of the best series ever.*]]> 2020-02-26 03:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/450538750 Dead End In Norvelt by Jack Gantos https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/451009997 Book review written by Sam Carlton
Dead End In Norvelt is about a boy named Jack living in the 1960's. He gets grounded and is forced to stay inside all summer. He meets his next door neighbor and goes on some crazy adventures with her. The adventures involve murders and mystery. I rate this book a 5/5. ]]> 2020-02-26 19:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/451009997 I like him, he likes her, by: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor baradd27 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/451137355 This book is about a teenage girl who finds herself single, and a freshman in high school. Her boyfriend broke up with her after being with her for 2 years. But, her two best friends have always be by her side. Except when she finds herself staring at them whispering behind her back. Her father is engaged to her 7th grade English teacher. This boom talks about real life issues and I think it is an amazing book and i would definitely recommend.

Rating:5/5

Book reviewer: Addison Barbo


]]> 2020-02-27 01:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/451137355 Revived https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/452469245 A girl named Daisy gets into a bus crash and is brought back to life using a drug. She has died several times and must conceal her identity by changing her last name and moving to a new home across the country.
When something happens to Daisy’s best friend, she and her boyfriend (her friends brother) are devastated. But when god comes back to haunt her will they make it in time to revive her? Or will the same thing that happened to her best friend happen to her?

Author: Cat Patrick
Rating: 9/10
Book reviewer: Sadie Kronmiller 
]]> 2020-02-29 23:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/452469245 Septimus Heap Magyk by Angie Sage https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/453721697 Boy 412 from the army academy has never been captured by wizards before. As he counts his list of dangers a silent hunter in the night creeps up to kill the princess who has just been revealed as still alive. The supreme custodian a powerful dictator has sent his best hunter to go and kill the princess. It is a magical book about a army soldier (boy 412) the princess (not revealing because it is a spoiler.) two heaps (Silas and Niko) the ExtraOrdinary Wizard( Marcia) and an evil wizard. The group of friends (minus the evil wizard.) will have to fight to stay alive. They will flee to Silas’s grandmas house. What secrets are being kept? Who will live? Who will die? You have to read to find out, in a book called Magyk.
Author: Angie Sage
Rating: 9/10
Reviewer: Carson K

]]> 2020-03-03 15:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/453721697 Scythe https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/454625352 A world without famine. A world without climate change. A world without death. That's what the world has become. No presidents, king or queens exist.The Thunderhead, an "evolution of The Cloud" is the replacement, not being able to make a single mistake. A scythe is the new bringer of death, to control the human population. The "Scythedom" is the only entity that the Thunderhead can't access. Citra, a girl with a small, close family and Rowan, a boy with the opposite, are both chosen to become Scythes. And only one can make it.

Author - Neal Shusterman
Rating - 5/5
Reviewer - Daniyal Abedi
]]> 2020-03-04 19:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/454625352 The Lost Hero https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/495137658 Jason has a problem. He doesn’t remember anything before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently he has a girlfriend named Piper, and a best friend named Leo. They’re all students at a boarding school for “bad kids.” What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly?

Author- Rick Riordan
Rating- 100/5
Reviewer- Rylie DeRusha
(Read the first series before this, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, which is also amazing)]]> 2020-04-06 15:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/495137658 The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City koecat21 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/495226863 Josie Shilling lives with her large family in a small townhouse.  On Thanksgiving, her older brother comes home with a pig named Hamlet.  The family is tight on money as Hamlet gets older and Josie wants to keep her.  Josie has to find a home for Hamlet and find a way to pay for the damage Hamlet caused, her gymnastics team fee, new grips and food for Hamlet.  Not to mention endless mishaps with the neighbor Mrs. Taglioni.

Author- Jodi Kendall
Rating- 12/10
Reviewer- Cate Koehmstedt
 ]]> 2020-04-06 16:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/495226863 Where the Crawdads Sing https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/495759659 Where the Crawdads Sing is about a girl named Kya who grew up in the marsh. When she got abandoned by her whole family, she had to learn how to survive by herself and with the help of the birds. The book goes through ups and downs of Kya’s time in the Marsh. Kya opens herself to two young men, and when one of them gets murdered, the towns people can only suspect Kya, the marsh girl, to have done it. ]]> 2020-04-06 21:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/495759659 Literally all of the Percy Jackson books https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/542211256 Review by: Rylie DeRusha 
These books are amazing. They are definitely my favorite books ever. The first series is about a boy, Percy Jackson. He is a half-blood, half god-half human. He goes on quests with two of his best friends, Grover and Annabeth. The second series is... A little different. It starts out with different characters than the first series. It is about a boy named Jason. He doesn’t remember who he is, or anything really. He ”wakes up” on a bus full of kids about his age. Apparently, he has a girlfriend named Piper, and a best friend named Leo. Read the rest of the books to find out if Jason ever gets his memory back! The third series is about a god, Apollo. Something happens in the second series (which I won't spoil) that changes Apollo’s life. I hope you read these because they are amazing!

Rating: 100/5
]]> 2020-04-30 15:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/542211256 EVERYTHING EVERYTHING a novel--Nicola Yoon https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/849768468 This is a really good book about life. It shows you how much you have and reminds you too be grateful for what you do have.

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING  By:Nicola Yoon
RATING-10/10
STARS-*****
Review By-Amelia Muir

]]> 2020-10-21 17:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/849768468 Sky in the deep-Adrienne Young https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/920029464 Sky in the deep follows Eelyn who is a fierce and devoted warrior from the Aska clan. She is an independent women and shows her warrior side in the various fight scenes, but she also shows her vulnerable and broken side as she's still coping with the loss of her brother.
RATING-100/100
Review By- Lilliana Oelrich]]> 2020-11-13 13:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/920029464 H2O https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/1241950903 Ruby is your ordinary teenager. She has a big group of friends, a crush on a cute boy, and a complicated family. Well, that was until the killer rain came. Written by Virginia Bergin, H20 is a story about a teenager girl trying to survive rain infected by dangerous mirco-bacteria that kills you from the inside out.
Rating - 10/10
Review by Lindsey Madsen]]> 2021-02-25 16:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/1241950903 Three Dark Crowns 👑 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/1293257348 In every generation on the island of Fennbirn a set of triplets is born three queens all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic.
Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomach ache. Arsinoe a naturalist is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of beasts.
But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose... it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen the battle begins.
The last queen standing gets the crown.
Rate-8/10
Review by- Lilliana Oelrich ]]> 2021-03-10 14:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/1293257348 Firekeeper’s Daughter https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/1409101803 Eighteen year old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in both in her hometown and near by Ojibwe reservation. She dreams for a fresh start at college but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie the charming new recruit on her brother Levi’s hockey team. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder.]]> 2021-04-12 19:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/1409101803 Wake https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/2190252083 Wake is the story about a girl named Gemma and her older sister Harper, they live in a town where tourists often come for vacation, but when three girls catch their attention as different from the other typical tourists, and strange things start to happen around town, there may be something going on deeper than they think. 

Overall I think it’s a pretty good book and I recommend it especially if you like a fantasy like book, it’s definitely very unique and will leave you questioning everything once you reach the end! I believe it’s a trilogy and I’m on the second book!
-Makenzie Sutter]]> 2022-05-18 22:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/2190252083 https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/3933316473 2026-05-28 17:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gzurn/d89leusciv1v/wish/3933316473