Period 8 Book Reviews From Summer Reading by Lisa Hammell

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

lisahammell1_2 — 2021-09-07 21:21:33 UTC

Imagine going on a road trip in a school bus that your dad converted to your home. Twelve year Coyote and her dad are ready for new adventures in an attempt to leave the past. Although it might sound challenging to live on a bus, Coyote and her dad enjoy the freedom of being able to go wherever their heart leads them. Along their travels, Coyote and her dad Rodeo, pick up interesting passengers including a run away teen, a musician, and a mother and son who are running from the violent father. The group encounters some troublesome situations. Coyote was even left at a gas station once with a boy she had just met - he helped her get away with stolen items. I recommend this book to readers who like reading about unusual characters. Readers who like adventures that teach about real life will love this book.

Book review by Jason Lin

py660_2 — 2021-09-09 17:42:25 UTC

  The Indian in the Cupboard By Lynne Reid Banks

"Hey you, giant human, why did you lock me in the cupboard?" Omri, from The Indian in the Cupboard, found out how to bring plastic figures to life with a mysterious cupboard. Being forced to keep it a secret, he and his friend go through many challenges, and finally realizes what they need to do.

I like this book because it moves at a good pace, and at the end of every chapter I want to read more. The ending also surprised me, and I really wanted to read the other 4 books in this series.

So unless you don't like fun and adventure, you need to read it now! So do me a favor and please read this book. Trust me, it's good.

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Masterminds Criminal Destiny by Gordon Korman

josephaleardi1_2 — 2021-09-09 17:49:06 UTC

Imagine you are only 13 with three other kids on the run across the country you have professionals hunting you down willing to do whatever it takes to catch you the only thing you can do is run. Eli, Tori, Malik and Amber are doing just that, they found out that their home town that they had never left was just an experiment. They were clones placed in a town that was 80 miles from any other town. They were lead to believe the outside world was a horrible place and the classes and school were like contentment, loyalty, honesty so they thought that the world they lived in was perfect. Little did they know they were clones from some of the worst criminals in the world they experiment was to see if it was DNA that caused people to act bad or was it how they were raised. Now that they know they are on the run and their only goal in life is revenge! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery and action. its a great book!

Humble Pi: A Comedy of Math Errors by Matt Parker

h3nry2 — 2021-09-09 17:50:15 UTC

Did you know that Pepsi almost had to give a customer a military fighter jet? Oh, that was 7 million wasn't a big enough number! If you're intrigued, I recommend Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors by Matt Parker. This book contains many comical instances in which a slight math error has had a somewhat surprisingly big effect. For example, some of you who know about the Y2K bug. What if I told you that in 2038 the Y2K38 bug will be exposed? Scared? This book will address reasoning behind both of the above mentioned, plus many other similar things. I know this book seems overwhelming and not exactly a light read, but let me tell you... it is worth it. (It's much easier to enjoy this book if you go at it with a positive attitude) I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys math or engineering, or just non-fiction in general.

Review by Henry Buczkiewicz

Heat by Mike Lupica

nicholaslee11_2 — 2021-09-09 17:51:39 UTC

Can you imagine a young baseball star immigrate from Cuba and having his dad die? That's what happens in Heat by Mike Lupica. 12 year old Michael Arroyo must lie about his dad so that him and his brother don't get separated. In the process of trying to win the little league world series, he meets a mysterious girl, But who really is she? I recommend this book for people who like sports fiction and suspenseful turns.

Witch and Wizard by Gabrielle Charbonnet and James Patterson

melaniemcmurry1_2 — 2021-09-09 17:53:10 UTC

Imagine...Its the middle of the night, and BAM!! You're front door slams open and you rush into the living room with the rest of your family, only to be trapped by men with guns. That's what main characters of Witch and Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet experienced that fateful night. Wisteria and Whitford Allgood are suddenly tossed into world under the control of the New Order, ruled by The One Who is The One. Wisty and Whit find everything they knew crumbling right before their eyes as the New Order destroys everything they ever held dear. The siblings journey is filled with grief, fear, strength, and magic. Join them as they fight with the Resistance and make new friends, and dangerous foes. Follow along as Wisty and Whit unlock powers within themselves they never knew that they had. I recommend this book for readers who love adventure and mystery, magic and love, trust and truth, traitors and lies. This book is an emotional roller coaster, so I hope you're buckled in for the ride!

The Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan

lukedartmiller1_2 — 2021-09-09 17:57:25 UTC

ＩＭＡＧＩＮＥＹＯＵＡＲＥＡＧＯＤ. The most brilliant god of them all, 𝔸𝕡𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠. And then suddenly, you wake up, and you're falling through the air.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 by 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 is a series of 𝟱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 in which 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤, now in a mortal body, is sent to free 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔣𝔦𝔳𝔢 𝔊𝔯𝔢𝔢𝔨 𝔬𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔩𝔢𝔰 from the evil grasp of 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖚𝖒𝖛𝖎𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝕳𝖔𝖑𝖉𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘. From searching for the grove of Dodona, to diving into the cave of Trophonius, to dodging the flames that lie around the Erythraean Sibyl, to climbing to the Cumaean Sibyl, to the final clash at Delphi, this series is jam-packed with adventure, action and comedy.

I recommend this series to people who have read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Heroes of Olympus series, and who love a good laugh.

I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives, By Martin Ganda and Alifirenka With Liz Welch

williamstimpson1_2 — 2021-09-09 18:00:20 UTC

Imagine you are a poor boy living in a poverty-ridden Zimbabwe. You are extremely intelligent but can barely afford to go to school. Now imagine that you are an average girl in 7th grade that lives in Hatfield Pennsylvania. You are given an assignment in class. Your assignment is to write a letter to anyone in the world. Be pen pals with them. Caitlin is fascinated with the odd name and spelling of Zimbabwe. She chooses to write to someone living there. Martin is lucky to even receive a letter. Only the top 10 students in the grade get one. I Will Always Write Back, by Martin Ganda and Caitlin Alifirenka is a true story written by the two main characters in the book. It illustrates what is was like growing up in a poor country in an even poorer family. After spanning for 5 years, Caitlin and her family set up something that will change Martin's life forever. In this compelling novel it shows how random acts of kindness can save peoples lives? This book will keep you turning the page.

Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sanchar

katharinebeuerlein1_2 — 2021-09-09 18:01:00 UTC

Imagine your neighbor, who you must walk to school with, walks into the forbidden forest, and you see leaves fallen surrounding a substance that seems fuzzy. Fuzzy "mud". Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sanchar, is about "fuzzy mud" taking over the forest. It causes rashes, blisters, and redness anywhere on the skin it touches. Tamaya, the main character, her neighbor Marshall, and their enemy Chad, all touch the mud. In fact, Marshall, threw the mud at Chad's face. After that, Chad ran deeper into the woods. Chad is gone, and Tamaya is too scared to tell anyone what happened. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery, a little bit of science, and a lot of action.

Kate beuerlein
9/10

Almost home By Joan Bauer

2021-09-09 18:01:03 UTC

Would you even imagine becoming homeless, with a fierce dog and your discouraged mom. Well that is what happened to Suger Mae Cole. Suger has to stay with Lexie and Mac to friendly parent who takes car of Suger because her mom has a break down, because of becoming homeless. But Mr. Leeland ( Sugers dad ) he leaves and comes back this man can not make up his mind. Dose he wanna become a family again? Dose he not? While Suger and Shush and facing there fears at Lexie and Macs house. Reba is at the hospital trying her best to be strong.

Magnus Chase and The Gods Of Asgard

jonathancase2_2 — 2021-09-09 18:01:25 UTC

Imagine that ALL of the Norse myths are TRUE!!!!! All the Beasts and the Gods have been here all this time!!!!! Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer Of Thor by Rick Riordan is about just that! (this is the second book in this series) Magnus Chase is a teenager atheist who has one of the most powerful swords in the world! The sword is named Surmarbrander, and goes by Jack! (listen, I don't know either) He was killed and has been resurrected and now lives in Valhalla. Now he's going on an adventure with Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, Samirah the Valkerie, and Alex, a shapeshifter. They travel all over the nine worlds, and his adventure can be sad, but is also super catastrophic at the end!! (You gotta read it yourself to find out the rest)

I recommend this book to people who love adventures, mythology, and don't mind a little romance. Enjoy!!!!!

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Libray by Chris Grabenstein

2021-09-09 18:01:26 UTC

Imagine being stuck in a library like none you've ever seen before. Tigers, illusions and much more hiding between rooms. You'll see friends, rivals, and even your idol, a famous game maker,Mr. Lemoncello. That's what's happening to Kyle Keely and 11 other twelve- year- olds. Why are these kids in the library? They all want a prize, and all they have to do to earn it is get out of that library.

78 Story Tree house by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton

felixdinger2_2 — 2021-09-09 18:01:46 UTC

Imagine living in a 78 story tree house that you and your friend built all by yourself! Andy And Terry live in their 78 story tree house and their are no adults around! terry is making a movie but Andy is not allowed in it! Could this ruin Andy and Terry's friendship? Read this book to find out!
I recommend this book to people who like funny stories.

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

ciaranjoyce1_2 — 2021-09-09 18:02:03 UTC

Imagine being a very old man in the middle of the Caribbean Sea by yourself with limited supplies and no help,well that is what the fisherman Santiago went through with a one thousand pound fish making it a lot harder for him. But most of all, the old man is in this little skiff that is less that 10 feet long.

I really liked this book because it was an incredible story about a really old man trying to catch the fish of his life in the Caribbean sea before he passes. It is action packed story and also has some really empathetic parts. I really think it could be the best book I have ever read.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

chriscunningham1_2 — 2021-09-09 18:02:16 UTC

Imagine your a 10 year old boy living with your aunt and uncle's house sleeping under the stairs in a Cupboard and not knowing your a famous Wizard! The title is Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone. J.K. Rowling. The plot is about a poor orphan boy Who is forced to live with his cruel aunt and uncle and not knowing who he is and the finds out who he his and has to figure out a problem in his school with a little bit of help. Also a little detail is that his own aunt and uncle treated Harry so bad that Harry's aunt and uncle locked him in a cupboard under the stairs. I'd recommend this book to people who love Fantasy and mystery with a splash of fighting wizards and comedy.

Emmy in The Key of Code by Aimee Lucido

chandlerwagner1_2 — 2021-09-09 18:04:39 UTC

Sunny California! Amazing right? Not for Emmy. Emmy, from ¨Emmy in The Key of Code" by Aimee Lucido is having trouble with adapting to her new town and school. Emmy was pulled away from her home so that her dad could get his ¨big break¨ When she thinks all is lost, Emmy joins a coding class. Little did Emmy know that this new class would be the highlight of her day and the secret to making friends in California. Not only is this book amazing, but it is written in free verse so you can read it quickly! I suggest this book to people who like very vibrant characters and if you like to learn a little in your book.

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

noranussbaum1_2 — 2021-09-09 20:09:16 UTC

Imagine drinking water from a spring in the woods, and magically getting to the power to live forever. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, is a story about a young girl named Winnie Foster who decides to run away from home to prevent living under her parents strict condescending rules. When she is walking through the woods she finds a young man sipping water from a water spring under a tree. Little did she know that the young man under the tree, his family the Tucks, the water spring, and a mysterious old man in a yellow suit who's knows something strange about the Tucks, were about to change Winnie Fosters life.

I would recommend this book to readers who are into fantasy and fiction

A Summer to Die

2021-09-09 20:46:33 UTC

What would you say if you got unexpected news that your sister got a fatal disease called acute myelogenous leukemia? In A Summer to Die by Lois Lowry, Molly has only one summer to live. Her sister, Meg Chalmers, the main character, is challenged with living her sisters shadows. Molly is very popular and pretty, while Meg on the hand, isn't. Though, Meg is very smart, she doesn't give herself enough credit. While Molly is getting closer and closer to death, she starts seeing the things in life besides her beauty.

I would recommend this book to people who likes emotional roller coasters and forever friendships.

El Deafo by Cece Bell

annabellazaccario — 2021-09-09 23:13:45 UTC

Imagine you in a hospital not hearing anything around you and wondering why you are feeling this way. Well this is just how Cece felt. El Deafo by Cece Bell is about a young kid who becomes deaf and is always feeling embarrassed about it.Cece has to find a way to ignore her differences and just be a kid. I really recommend this book to anyone who likes fiction and fast moving books. Also, what makes this book really cool is that the author went through and still is going through the same as Cece. Overall, I think you should definitely read El Deafo.

Fish in a tree by: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

carolinekelly14_2 — 2021-09-10 01:21:44 UTC

Could you imagine every time you open a book the words go fuzzy. Or every time you try to write something you don't even know half the words your spelling. Well this is called dyslexia and the main character, Ally has this learning difference. Yet she has no idea and thinks that she is weird or something is wrong with her. During this story a few problems in school occur, she finds new friends, and a teacher who may or may not have helped her with a few things. I recommend this book to all kinds of readers!

1984: George Orwell

anthonywesthead1_2 — 2021-09-10 17:40:55 UTC

Big Brother: Telescreen: Thought Police. If you lived in Oceania, you had to face it. You could do anything but one thing: Rebel against Big Brother. Big Brother was a famous war hero that controlled the Americas, Australia, England, and half of Africa. 1984 by George Orwell was a prediction of the year 1984. 1984 is a book about living in a super-state government that controls not just information but individual thought. Living in a super-state that was constantly at war with each other was enough for Winston Smith, the main character. In fact, Big Brother goes as far as to put telescreens in everyone's house. Telescreens are televisions that can't be turned off. There are two channels in the screens: Propaganda music or Propaganda News. On top of that, the telescreens are watching your every move. You can't escape the thought police. Not in Oceania anyways.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel what Winston felt, and the life in a communist-authoritarian super-state.

Skinship by Yoon Choi

emmabrown36_2 — 2021-09-10 17:46:18 UTC

Imagine moving in with your relatives in a strange new country to get away from your father where you barely speak the language. In the short story Skinship by Yoon Choi, So-hyun, along with her mom and brother Ji-ho do just that. They move in with their aunt in America, hoping to start a new life. They face many challenges, but most of all the struggle to just feel normal. A story about change and trying to find where you belong, I recommend this piece to anyone who likes stories about real world problems and involved, engaging main characters.

warrior cats:the darkest hour

jiayuezhao2_2 — 2021-09-10 17:54:38 UTC

Do you want nonsense?DO YOU WANT DRAMA?Do you want cats fighting over a squirrel and killing each other over a tree? If you do.Then oh boy I got the book for you! This is the 6th book in the first series(i'm a slow reader,after 3 years I've only gotten to the 6th book,DON'T JUDGE ME). So,imagine,your a ginger cat in what is a "clan" of cats, you have permission to call them a cult.The ginger cat is called...FIRE STAR!(;-;),and he must battle tiger star or else...the forest will fall into ruins!(They live in the forest,idk why).But shockingly,he fights someone else,someone else,someone stronger,and faster,will he win?Through out this book, cats die over fighting,hunger,and even other cats...SO IF YOU WANT THIS CRAZINESS CALLED WARRIOR CATS HE DARKEST HOUR,go check it out.

mayalundberg1_2 — 2021-09-10 17:57:00 UTC

Imagine being stuck in a library like none you've ever seen before. Tigers, illusions and much more hiding between rooms. You'll see friends, rivals, and even your idol, a famous game maker,Mr. Lemoncello. That's what's happening to Kyle Keely and 11 other twelve- year- olds. Why are these kids in the library? They're all here for a prize, and all they have to do to earn it is get out of that library.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes to read mystery books and to anyone who likes to solve puzzles.

Apothecary by Maile Meloy

maximilienferrer1_2 — 2021-09-10 18:01:05 UTC

Imagine a family that has just moved to London. Janie, their daughter, met a magical apothecary and his son Benjamin Burrows. When Benjamin's father is unexpectedly kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin have to find out who did this and where the apothecary is. The only clue that the apothecary had given them before he disappeared was a dusty pharmacopia, but they had no idea what they were about to read. Together, after reading this book, they discovered a colossal amount of magical and secret spells all over the book. These spells were thought to be impossible! As time passed the teenagers realized that they were not the only ones who know about this book.The Soviet Union were after Janie, Benjamin, and the pharmacopia to take over the world! The two teenagers have to keep the book safe or the world could be in grave danger.

Personally, I recommend this book to readers that love an adventurous and magical book.

Spy School By: Stuart Gibbs

campbellgreiner1_2 — 2021-09-10 18:01:09 UTC

Imagine coming home from a long day of middle school, Find a man sitting in your house... Who tells you, your a spy! That is what happened, to young Ben Ripley, in the book: Spy School, by Stuart Gibbs.

This book is about a young nerd at a regular old... Middle School! But when he finds a man in his home one day after school, he is shocked when the man tells him he is a Spy!

When Ben arrives there he quickly meets Erica Hale the most talented spy in training! It's no surprise that she is related to the famous Nathan Hale! But like all of us, he quickly befriends a bunch of spy in training. Who are: Murray Hill, Zoe Zibbell, Warren Reeves, -Maybe! But When a Mole is supposed to be in school... Everyone is a suspect!

I would recommend this book to readers, who enjoy unexpected plot twists, humor, and mystery books!

A Summer to Die

karleedoscher1_2 — 2021-09-10 18:02:19 UTC