Grade 9 / 10 Book Recommendations by Tracey Fingas

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tfingas — 2018-02-15 14:44:09 UTC

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Beyond Belief - Josh Hamilton

tysonpr — 2018-02-15 15:29:49 UTC

Beyond Belief is an autobiography of Josh Hamilton's life. Josh was the first overall pick in the 1999 MLB Draft. Hamilton was bound for the MLB until he started experimenting with drugs, and alcohol. He explains how a young man who had it all went off the rails and couldn't get back on. Hamilton's major league debut didn't come until 7 years after the draft. He was suspended from the MLB several times for substance abuse, all of this delayed the start of his career.

I enjoyed this book because it shows how everyone struggles at some point in their life. He really goes in depth on what really happened, and he doesn't shy away from telling the whole truth. Also, Hamilton never places blame on anyone other than himself, which in cases like this people would just say its someone else fault. I'd recommend this book mainly to people who like sports, especially baseball fans. People who like to learn about peoples struggles, and determination to overcome addiction would enjoy this book.

The Leviathan - Scott Westerfeld

ethanm10 — 2018-02-15 15:29:54 UTC

The Leviathan, by Scott Westerfeld is a very original and fresh idea. It explores the possibilities of an alternate timeline, one in which the world is separated by Darwinists, and Clankers. The Darwinists live by weaving the threads of life to alter and change animals, by combining the DNA of other animals to other animals, creating new animals with a variety of purposes. And on the other side, there are the Clankers. They do not believe in the Darwinists way of controlling nature, so they mainly use big and heavy machines, such as flying airships, Tesla cannons, and armored walkers. It is all set during the events of World War 2. The story follows Alek, the bastard son of an Archduke, and the prince of Hohenburg, and Deryn, the air"man" who is posing as a male so she can be in the air forces. These two will end up changing each others live forever.

I love this book because it gives a nice twist on the traditional World War stories, and traditional steampunk stories. The characters are both very relatable and interesting, and not one second of this book bored me. It's even better, because the book is actually the first in a trilogy, the others being even better than the first. It combines many genres to form its own special one, which can appeal to all. It has a bit of romance, lots of action, everything anybody could want. The idea and premise of the book itself really appeals to me, and it may appeal to others. I recommend this book to anybody who loves a very fluent story, and people who are fans of the World War and Steampunk genres.

Maze Runner - James Dashner

carsond1 — 2018-02-15 15:30:01 UTC

The maze Runner is about Thomas, a maze runner. We are introdused to him as he's trapped in an elevator going up to the maze. Because all the people in the maze are test subjects, they also have all of thier memories wiped before entering the maze. This means that Thomas, doesn't even know his own name by the time he reaches the middle safe zone of the maze. There he meets the secondary charactors, that fallow him in his atempt to leave the maze for good.

I like this book becuase you never know what twists the writer is willing to make. The boook is almost unpredictable, as the main events take place. Its also apart of a fleashed out world, that acts as the main setting in the maze runner series. Also, the secondary charactors have some depth to them as well, and react like anyone else would to be trapped in a maze. I love how the book gives a little hisotry to what happend in the maze safe zone, to make the way it is by the time Thomasget up there.

Beyond Belief - Josh Hamilton

kyleh4 — 2018-02-15 15:30:50 UTC

Beyond Belief is a book all about baseball player Josh Hamilton. It talks about all of his struggles and triumphs. It begins with Josh talking about his little league days. He was known as a prodigy and baseball was just so easy to him. He talked about his skills and his starting as a junior player. After high school, Josh went right into the draft and was drafted 1st Overall in the 1999 by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. With many injuries delaying his MLB debut, Josh found his way into drug addiction. For many years Josh went into a deep drug addiction and nearly died on several occasions. He also goes on to talk about how his grandmother helped him to get on the right track and become a successful MLB Star.

I enjoyed this because it shows how even sports superstars can face some very large struggles in their life. But most of all, it shows how you can overcome them and still be successful. He never blamed his addiction on the man who got him addicted, he blames it on himself. In fact, he says the reason for the majority of his late career injuries is due to the drugs. Saying it physically weakened him. I would recommend this book to sports players, sports lovers and people who love a good overcoming the odds story. His determination and perseverance made this a great read. he was very honest throughout the books and included all the bad things he did and all the good things he did.

Eragon - Christopher Paolini

carsona4 — 2018-02-15 15:30:56 UTC

This book is about a farm boy who finds a mysterious stone in the woods. Who then without knowing the value of it tries to sell it to a butcher. He later finds out that it wasn't a stone and it was a dragon egg, who he later names Saphira. When the the king of there nation finds out about this dragon he sends magical beasts named Ra'zac who are incredibly strong and fast. When Saphira and the boy find out about the Ra'zac they flee from their home town, to the spine (the woods) with a storyteller named Brom. They decided to find a rebel group called the Varden who want to overthrow the king.

I enjoyed this book because it was action packed, you never know what is going to happen next, it is very descriptive, and there are a lot adventures. There is magic, magical creature, and dragons. I recommend this book to people who like fantasy books and magic. People who like action and adventure will enjoy this book.

The Autobiography of Gucci Mane- Gucci Mane

davidh11 — 2018-02-15 15:31:04 UTC

This book follows the crazy lifestyle of Alabama born rapper, Gucci Mane. The book describes Gucci's rise to fame and stardom with all of his struggles along the way. While being a world famous rapper has its advantages it can also have its disadvantages. Throughout the book it shows is struggle with drugs and jail. He ends up going to jail numerous times. But always seems to be right back where he started. After the jail sentences he manages to open up a recording studio. But When he is back in jail. Something happens that might shut down his business

I like this book because you never know what is going to happen. One day he release's a new album, the next day he is in jail. I also enjoy how he goes from selling drugs in grade 8. to changing is lifestyle and becoming a rapper. I would recommend this book to anyone that like music and up and down books. Along with humor and the struggle this book brings. Also this book is a very mature read because, He's a rapper,he swears. (Duh)

The Kill Order - James Dashner

tristanf2 — 2018-02-15 15:32:19 UTC

The Kill Order is the first prequel to the Maze Runner series. It all about the events before the maze describing how the world dealt with the world being scorched by the sun. Just after the Sun Flares occurred a deadly disease that drives people insane before killing them is spread slowly infecting the survivors. This book follows the path of a Group of survivors and how they work together to try and survive the disaster. They have to journey towards the north in seek of refuge away from the sun flare's damage while avoiding being infected by the deadly disease.

I enjoyed this book because it was very fast paced with constant action. The book had plot twists and compelling characters that you couldn't learn to love. This book it very detailed and really brings you into the story like you're experiencing the events yourself. It is also quite graphic at times leaning towards a more mature audience. I would recommend this book high school students that that enjoy books that have lots of action and suspense.

Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell

reeganb1 — 2018-02-15 15:32:37 UTC

Eleanor lives in a house where she doesn't feel safe around her step-dad, Richie. When a boy named park moves to her neighborhood they slowly start developing a connection on their school bus. They continue to grow as friends and then end up as boyfriend and girlfriend. Their relationship is forbidden by Richie so it's hard for them to see each other. Eleanor's life at home becomes harder and harder to deal with, so her and park come up with a plan to get get her to safety.

I enjoyed this book because it deals with real life subject matter that people could be dealing with in their own lives. It's very realistic with the situations that happen throughout the whole book. It appeals to me because it has a really good message behind it. It shows that if you really want something and work hard for it, you can achieve it. On the other hand, it also shows that not everything is meant to be, and that sometimes it is easier to let go that to hold on and continue to suffer. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure as well as a little bit of romance, both themes are pretty equally balanced so there's not too much of either one of them.

Everything, Everything- Nicola Yoon

aurorah1 — 2018-02-15 15:32:39 UTC

Everything, Everything is about a girl named Maddy who has a disease that doesn't allow her to leave the safety of her home. She spends everyday like the last and only sees her mom and her nurse. Everything changes one day when a boy moves in next door named Ollly. Olly and Maddy start getting closer and closer. Meeting Olly will change her life forever, will it be for the better? What secrets will she find along the way? Everything, Everything will take you on a journey never leaving you bored.

I really liked this book because it kept you reading and wanting more. There's so many plot twists and turns along the way. This book also has quite a bit of romance and will make you feel warm and cozy inside. I also really like the fact that it's a shorter novel and doesn't take to long to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a quick little romance novel. I would also say it's a young adult read. I really liked this novel I hope you do to.

Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell

ruthbaker — 2018-02-15 15:32:46 UTC

Now that she's starting college, introverted Cath isn't sure what's supposed to get her through. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words . . . And she can’t stop worrying about her dad, who’s loving and fragile and has never really been alone

I enjoyed this book because it makes introverts feel less alone, acknowledging that there are fantastic books written about them. It allows a view into a college lifestyle and the problems that can come with it. It is also a realistic look at the "fangirl lifestyle". I would recommend this book to high schoolers and fellow fangirls. This book is a fun view into what may come in their lives.

The Death Cure - James Dashner

ethanh10 — 2018-02-15 15:32:50 UTC

This is the final book in the Maze Runner trilogy. The story picks up right where "'The Scorch Trials" left off. Thomas, Minho, and Newt are once again stuck at WICKED headquarters. They then have to break out and escape the torturous trials. The Maze Runner series set far in the future at time when solar flares have burnt the earth to a crisp and brought a deadly disease to the planet that makes people lose their minds.
This series is about decisions and making sacrifices for the greater good.

I love this book because it is science fiction and I'll read pretty much any interesting Sci-Fi book. I enjoy this book in particular because it makes me think about what may come in the future and what sacrifices the human race will make to survive. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries, action, and adventures.

The Scorch Trials - James Dashner

austinc8 — 2018-02-15 15:32:58 UTC

The Scorch Trials is the second book of the Maze Runner series. The book follows Thomas and the other Gladers on their adventure as they continue to participate in the trials given to them by WICKED. After they escaped the maze, Thomas and the others wake up in a dorm fashioned with bunk beds for all the boys, and a new kid Aris. They were informed by a mysterious stranger that they were given a disease called "the flare", which turns people into mindless animals. They were told that unless they were to walk 100 miles across The Scorch, which is what they call the earth after it was roasted by a solar flare. If they reached the end of "The Scorch Trials" they would be given the cure and would not die from the disease. During their travel across The Scorch, they run into many obstacles and problems which make them question what they are doing and if it is all worth it.

I very much enjoy this book because of how exciting it is. I am currently reading this book and I think it is really good. I like the amount of action and adventure that is within the book. I also think that there are many people of which this book would appeal to, including people who enjoy action, adventure, mystery, excitement, and fast paced books. I can guarantee that you will enjoy this book and won't be able to put it down.

The Sun is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon

sarahh14 — 2018-02-15 15:33:28 UTC

This book is a romance story about Natasha, the Jamaican-American girl who falls in love with Korean-American Daniel, the same day she is due to be deported. In the morning, Seventeen year old Natasha leaves her apartment trying to find a way to prevent her deportation. At the same time, Daniel is deciding if he will follow the path his strict parents have set for him. The two cross paths and instantly connect. They spend the rest of the day exploring the city and each others cultures, learning a lot about each other and themselves along the way. But will this connection be enough for Natasha to stay?

I love this book because the author kept me interested the whole way through. She explains in a way that it makes you feel like you are in the story too.I recommend this book to anyone who has read and enjoyed any john green book or had read the novel Everything Everything, also written by Nicola Yoon. This book follows the same themes and also follows different perspective throughout. Every chapter rotates characters, so you get an input on all the characters feelings in important moments.

This is Where it Ends - Marieke Nijkamp

jerseyb1 — 2018-02-15 15:33:33 UTC

This is Where it ends is a story that is told in a span of 52 minutes. It is also told from four different perspectives. The beginning of the book starts off in the high school auditorium for an assembly when something tragic happens. All the doors are locked, the students and teachers are stuck from going out, and stops anyone from coming in. Suddenly, there is gunshots that start in the auditorium. With everyone scram belling, Autumn, one of the main character, realizes that it is her brother. In 52 minutes students and teachers are trying to get out of the school before something bad happens.

The reason why I love this book is because it tells an amazing story in little less of an hour. I like how it tells the story from different people perspectives, it helps me understand what everyone is thinking not just one person. It's not a true story but it is an idea of what really happens when a school shooting happens. I would recommend this book to anyone in high school and is willing to read about something that is really happening in the real world.

The Wild Robot - Peter Brown

shayc1 — 2018-02-15 15:33:33 UTC

The Wild Robot is about a robot that ends up on a secluded island. Her name is Roz. At first everyone that meets her thinks that she is a monster and that she will eat them. But after she's there for awhile, she comes across a bay gosling all by himself because his parents were killed. So Roz decides to become his mother and build a house for them with the help of the animals. All the animals start to realize that Roz isn't a monster and they all give her a chance. That's when the adventure between Roz and Brightbill's (her son) adventures really start.

I really like this book because its very interesting and i always look forward to reading it. It has a great story of someone that starts out rough and that no one wants around. But good things happen and they are accepted as one of them and start to enjoy life a lot more. What appealed to me was the interesting title and cover of the story. I would recommend this book to any high school student that's interested in an interesting read about something different. Id really recommend it.

The Fault in our Stars - John Green

madisons5 — 2018-02-15 15:33:41 UTC

1.The Fault in our Stars, by John Green is a very eye opening book. It is about a teenager named Hazel. Hazel is suffering from stage 4 thyroid cancer. Hazel goes to a support group where she met Augustus waters. Augustus had cancer in his leg when he was younger and they had to remove his leg. Hazel and Augustus become really close and they help each other threw there disease's.

2.I really loved this book. There was so much going on I never got bored of the book. It has really good detail during the book. I would recommend this to anyone who loves romance and a bit of sadness in the books they read.

Playing With Fire - Theoren Fleury

jamesw8 — 2018-02-15 15:34:00 UTC

this book is about the life of Theoren Fleury and how he went from a poor and reckless kid to rich and famous hockey player. It talks about his addictions to drugs and alcohol. his crappy childhood. And NHL career. This book also talks about other hockey players and other people that made an impact on his life .

I really enjoyed this book because he has a variety of cool and intense stories and I love learning and reading about other people. Another reason that I liked this book is because it involves hockey and I like hockey. it was written by him so it is him telling the stories so I enjoyed that too. The last thing I enjoyed about this book is reading how he beat the odds making it to the NHL after all he went through, this book is truly inspiring and I would recommend this book to high schoolers.

The Lie Tree- Frances Hardingee

Shaeg — 2018-02-15 15:34:02 UTC

This book takes place back in the Victorian era. Fourteen year old Faith and her family had just moved from their home in Kent to a small island called Vane. After their arrival, Faith got word that they moved because her father was involved in a scandal. But one morning, her father was found dead at the base of a cliff. Medical doctors blew it off as an accident, but Faith knew better. She knew that it was a murder. The plot of the story has to do with Faith's adventures while trying to find her father's killer, and a supposed lie tree which if fed enough lies, can reveal a truth.

I enjoy this book for many reasons. First, it has to do with murder mystery, something that keeps the reader thinking. Second off, the book is filled with action. While not all parts are action-filled, you still get a nice balance between action and daily life. The book also gives the reader a glimpse into what life was like back in the Victorian era. It really shows how girls were treated in comparison to boys. The book also has a sort of fantasy theme to it, as shown with the lie tree itself.

Arena 2 - Morgan Rice

natashah1 — 2018-02-15 15:34:50 UTC

This book is the second book the Arena Series. It is set in an apocalyptic world, where the United states has been torn in two and the streets of cities are crawling with radiation wrecked people and gangs. Brooke, Bree, Logan, Rose and Ben, are wandering in the Maine wilderness, when they are captured by a gang. They are taken to Arena 2. There they must fight, everyday in a new arena, to the death. They team up with Flo and Charlie, a pair of seasoned arena survivors, to survive another day. But when the gang gets tired of them winning, they must face a tirade of new worlds of hurt, and somehow survive.

I love this book because it provides action, humanity, suspense and bravery. I would recommend this book anyone with a love of action books, suspense and books that leave you waiting for the next one to be written. It twists and turns and you won't see the ending coming. This is for MATURE READERS ONLY - There are some scenes of fighting and gore.

The Graveyard Book -Neil Gaiman

tannerc3 — 2018-02-15 15:35:34 UTC

The Graveyard book by Neil Gaiman is a mystery/fiction book. This book follows a boy named Nobody Owens whose parents were murdered when he was a baby and he gets taken in by a graveyard community that is filled with ghosts. Nobody, or Bod, is raised by ghosts and his guardian Silas, who is a vampire. Bod is taught how to slip through walls and vanish into thin air. Bod's life was seemingly normal, until a friend from when he was young comes back to town. Bod's friend Scarlett makes friends with a man who she believes would be a great match for her single mom. But when Scarlett's friend starts asking questions about a boy who went missing years ago, she starts to doubt his identity. Could this be a man who killed Bod's parent? and is he back to finish the job?

I liked this book because it was very suspenseful and it surprised me a lot. This book has many different aspects that would appeal to almost everyone. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes to read fiction books, suspenseful books, and mystery books. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading about secret societies.

The Last Song- Nicholas Sparks

journeyr1 — 2018-02-15 15:35:53 UTC

16 year old Ronnie is shipped off to her dads who she hasn't spoke to in the longest time, for the summer. As summer goes on, Ronnie finds her self falling in love with a local boy Will, but what Ronnie doesn't find, is that her dad is very sick. Ronnie soon comes to realizes something that Will had done that involved Ronnie's dad, that she doesn't know if she can forgive Will for.
I love this book, because it's a romance, and it opens your eye to things that you don't normally think about. Nicholas Sparks is very good at being ale to make you feel what the characters are feeling in the book, which makes it easy to get into the book. I'd recommend this book to anyone who like romance drama and heartbreak.

Since you've been gone - Morgan Matson

madisonr2 — 2018-02-15 15:36:18 UTC

Since you've been gone is a novel about a girl who's best friend disappears and leaves behind a list for her to complete.

Wintergirls - Laurie Halse Anderson

keashab — 2018-02-15 15:36:35 UTC

In this book, Lia grew up with her ex-best friend, Cassie. While growing up, they developed eating habits together which caused both of them to have eating disorders. The girls were best friends up until 11th grade, when they got into a car accident. Cassie was severely injured and Lia was perfectly fine. Therefore, Cassie blamed Lia for everything bad that happened in her life. Later on, in senior year Cassie died from purging in a hotel room. After Cassie died, Lia's eating disorder started taking over her life.

Every Last Word

gilliang — 2018-02-15 15:41:19 UTC

Every last word is a book about a teenage girl named Samantha. Sam suffers from OCD ( an obsessive disease ). She is part of a popular group in school called the Crazy Eights, but they don't know this secret about her. She keeps this secret from her friends because they are very judemental.
Samantha's therapist encourages her to make new friends that accept her as she is. She finally meets a new friend named Caroline. Caroline is quirky but she accepts Sam for who she is. Caroline introduces Sam to "The Poet's Corner" a hidden room in the the school that is full of students who are ignored. Sam meets this people and starts to learn about another side of herself. She starts to feel more normal until she finds a new reason to question herself and everything she does.

SCHOOLED

aidenp1 — 2018-02-15 15:49:53 UTC

By Gordon Korman

The Crazy Game-by Dan Robson

kierans1 — 2018-02-15 17:27:46 UTC

The Crazy Game is about Clint Malarchuck's batles on and off the ice. On the ice Clint was a tough hard nosed goalie who never showed weakness, off the ice he was very wrong. He went through 5 wives before he met the one he stayed with for many years and is still with to this day. During the book Clint Malarchuck said that his wives left him because of his OCD. There was times he would come home from a road trip and be drunk and he would start yelling at them because he thought they were cheating on him even though they were not.

I loved this book because there is lots of his struggles and how he over came them. I also liked this book because there is a lot of talk about hockey but there is just enough of how he struggled with his off ice problems as well. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys hockey and someone who might need advice on how to get help or help other people get help. This is a very powerful book and I really enjoyed it.

City Of Bones - Cassandra Clare

mandyb3 — 2018-02-15 17:27:49 UTC

'All the stories are true'
This book follows Clary Fray, a 16 year old girl about discovering her new life. While celebrating her birthday, Clary witnesses a murder take place at a club, but no one else can see it. When she arrives home she finds her mother missing and their apartment torn up and destroyed. What Clary never knew what happened that night at the club would shape the rest of her life.

I feel in love with "The Mortal Instruments' series in seventh grade when my best friend recommended it to me. They are six books in total and are all around 400 pages. I love Cassandra Clare's writing, the way her characters develop throughout the story line. She can create witty comebacks that can send anyone into fits of uncontrollable laughter. (ie: 'he could bring a six foot bunny into the house wearing a bikini and I couldn't do anything to stop him" And plus Cassandra has *non-officially* been crowned the 'New Queen of Fantasy"

The Hobbit - J.R.R Tolkien

scotts16 — 2018-02-15 17:28:37 UTC

The Hobbit is about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who is a very stay at home hobbit. He ends up going on a crazy adventure with a company of dwarfs and one wizard named Gandalf the Grey. The dwarfs had their home taken away by a fire breathing dragons. The leader of the dwarfs is the king of their mountain Thorin. He leads them on a long journey to they mountain. During there long adventure they have to deal with a bunch of different problems like Orks and elves.

The reason I first read this book was because I watched the movie and really liked it. I really liked this book because it was like the movie but way more detailed
I liked how much adventure there was in this book and the characters in the book were all so different it was fun to learn all their different personalities. I would suggest this book to anyone that likes action and adventure book.

Caged Warrior - Alan Lawrence Sitomer

carterm14 — 2018-02-15 17:28:39 UTC

Caged Warrior is about a teenage cage fighter named McCutcheon Daniels growing up in the dumps of Detroit city. His father 'Demon' Daniels forced him into cage fighting when he was only 14 after his mother ran away because of Demons drug and alcohol problem. McCutcheon not only has to worry about himself but about his younger sister Gemma because their dad is never home. Everything is fine in McCutcheon life until he wins the lottery to got to a high end prep school and meets the girl of his dreams. When McCutcheon tells his his dad he wants to quit cage fighting and wants to go to the prep school Demon kidnaps Gemma and tells McCutcheon the only way to get her back is to win the fight against the Brooklyn Beast.

This is a great book and would recommend it to anybody who like a suspenseful, action book. This book is a mature read because there are a lot of swears and wouldn't be suited for young readers. This book also shows the struggle of growing up in the bad parts of the city and coming through adversity. There is a second book so this could be a good series to read in the future

First Love - James Patterson

kenzier — 2018-02-15 17:29:01 UTC

First Love is about a teenage girl and a teenage boy who run away from their small town and go on an adventure across the whole U.S. Axi is a "good girl" who studies hard, stays out of trouble and no body would ever guess she wanted to run away. She is also secretly in love with her boy best friend Robinson. Robinson on the other hand, is bad kid and he is a rule breaker. Axi called Robinson and said she had a plan for them and to meet her at the coffee shop at 2am. When they met at the coffee shop, Axi told Robinson she wanted to run away and go all across the US. They both went and packed their bags and left that night. Throughout the book, Axi and Robinson experienced lots of adventures and the trip is so carefree. The trip really brings Axi and Robinson closer together and really test the strength of their love.

The reason why I love this book is because the adventures the two teens go on are exciting, it has a great story line. I also love the way James Patterson wrote this book. They stop in so many different cities along their way to the other side of the country. The story about their adventure and how they fell more and more in love while the trip went on really kept me reading. I would recommend this book to other teenage girls because it is a book you will really enjoy. Once you pick up the book you won't be able to stop reading.

Dumplin-Julie Murphy

laurag8 — 2018-02-15 17:29:54 UTC

Dumplin is about a girl named Willowdean Dickson who is a self proclaimed "fat girl". She befriends a group of outcasts and they decide to enter a beauty pageant to stick it to everyone at school. While this is going on, Willowdean is hanging out with a guy that she works with, named Bo Larson. Willowdean wants to win the pageant to show everyone that it isn't about your appearance. This book deals with life as a teenager these days. I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially if you struggle with self confidence. It shows that it doesn't matter what you look like and that being kind is most important. I enjoyed this book because it had a good message and it was really funny.

The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas

kendalynp — 2018-02-15 17:30:16 UTC

'The Hate U Give' is a novel about a 16 year old girl named Starr Carter. Starr has witnessed a lot in her 16 years including seeing one of her best friends murder when she was 6. To ensure Starr and her brothers safety, their mother decided to enroll them in a private school in the upper part of the city. Starr has to try to fit into both the private school life and the dangerous neighborhood she calls home. One night Starr and another friend meet at a party, that ends up going awry and they decide to leave. On the way home Starr witnesses her friend get shot when they get pulled over by a policeman. Starr faces hardship in whether she should speak out or let the injustice be covered up.
I especially loved this book because it was real and talked about real life issues and hardships. This booked was really exciting an intriguing. I would suggest this book to some one who likes to read about drama and real life problems. I would also suggest it if you enjoy books about the lives of teenagers in high school. Overall I thought this was a really powerful and intriguing book.

The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness

aaronf3 — 2018-02-15 17:30:22 UTC

This book is about a boy in high school named Mikey who has a lot going on in his life. He lives in a suburban town in Washington. He gets in a car accident with his friend that he has known since elementary school named Henna. She gets seriously injured and is in the hospital. Mikey goes through all these crazy events that happen to him and they are all getting to him. This all happens going towards the end of senior year and before graduation.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a book with lots going on in it. I also recommend this book to anyone who likes realistic books about life in high school. This book is very cool. What is cool about is that a whole other story is being told at the beginning of each chapter. I would give this book four out of five stars because it is very interesting and entertaining!

Bone Gap - Laura Ruby

zackc — 2018-02-15 17:31:16 UTC

Half of this book is told from the perspective of a teenage boy named Finn. Finn lives with his older brother, Sean, who is a paramedic. One day, Finn found a girl around his brothers age hiding in their barn. The girl was extremely hurt and wouldn't talk to Finn. Finn ran to the house to get Sean. The two of them carried the girl to the house and Sean treated her injuries. When the girl spoke, both Sean and Finn knew that she wasn't from America. They let the girl live with them and they became really close. One day, the girl mysteriously goes missing and Finn has to find her. The other half of the book is told from the girl's, Roza, perspective.

I loved this book because it was extremely mysterious and unpredictable. Also, the plot was deep and had many different details. I needed to know what was happening and I couldn't stop reading it. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mystery books and is interested by stories about kidnapping.

The Hardy Boys The Missing Chums - Franklin W. Dixon

victorl2 — 2018-02-15 17:31:44 UTC

This book is a mystery/crime solving for action,mystery,and cliff- hanging suspense for action readers. For millions of young and for those who couldn't get enough action from comics. Plot is about two of the hardy boys friends go missing in action and its up to the Hardy boys to find them it'll take guts bravery and all their friends and their father, Fenton Hardy the guy who nearly died of starvation in the first book.

Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher

jessah — 2018-02-15 17:31:46 UTC

Thirteen Reasons Why is about a teenager named Hanna Baker who recently committed suicide. Before she died she recorded thirteen tapes, each with one reason why she killed herself. Each tape is about a different person and she explains what they did to her. The tapes get passed down from each person who is on the tapes. This story follows one boy, Clay who always had a thing for Hannah and the story is told from his perspective as he listens to the tapes.

I loved this book because it was very powerful and was about some of the problems teenagers may be having today. This book would be good for almost anybody in high school who likes reading books about teenage life. This book follows a lot of problems that teenager face and deals with strong, mature subjects.

13 going on 30-Jennifer Garner

kaitlyng2 — 2018-02-15 17:32:25 UTC

13 going on 30 is a book about a thirteen year old girl who wants thirty. she has a birthday party and then she magically turns thirty. when she turns thirty she gets the body of her dreams. she also gets everything she has ever wanted. As she lives the days of her thirty she soon starts to realize its not as east as she thought. she would rather be thirteen.

I would suggest this book for any girl who"s struggling with wanting to grow up really fast. another thing i would suggest this book for is someone who struggles with self confidence. this book is one you will not want to put down. this book is also a very short book. I would suggest it for girls ages 8-16. I would also recommed someone who likes fiction books and romance.

The Hobbit- J.R.R Tolkien

johnst1 — 2018-02-15 17:32:32 UTC

The Hobbit is about a hobbit named Bilbo who goes on an adventure with a bunch of dwarves. He goes on on this adventure to take back the dwarves homeland from a dragon. Along the way Bilbo has run ins with Goblins and Orcs and many other creatures. The leader of their adventure is named Thorin. While they are going on their adventure they are being followed by a group of orcs that are trying to kill Thorin.
This book is a very exciting adventure book. I really enjoyed it because it is very exciting and at the end, its a bit of a tear jerker. I think anyone who enjoys action and adventure books should take a crack at this one, also its a very good series of movies.

Between Heaven and Earth - Eric Walters

nathanj8 — 2018-02-15 17:32:35 UTC

This book is 1 out of the 7 books. This book is about a 17 year old man named DJ is going by himself to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, to spread his grandfathers ashes. The reason why DJ has to do this is because when his grandfather was there he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and loved the view and wanted his ashes spread there. DJ is one of the 7 grandsons of the Grandfather. When DJ's Grandfather died he gave every Grandson a task to complete that's why there is 7 books.
I liked this book because it was about adventure and trying to do the same thing as the Grandfather. I'd give this to anyone who likes adventure and a person that gets challenged to do something different!

Butter- Erin Jade Lange

kaitlynp1 — 2018-02-15 17:32:53 UTC

This book is about an over weight boy that is suffering from depression and diabetes. "Butter", is an outsider the longs to be popular. The name "Butter" comes from bullies that forced him to eat a stick of butter for their entertainment. Butter makes a plan to eat himself to death and live stream it on New years eve. Between counting up to the days of when he kills himself and getting the most popular girl in school as well as hanging around with the popular boys, This book will keep you on your toes and you wont regret reading this book.

I loved this book because I can relate to "Butter" and the problems he faces. This book deals with some heavy subjects in a way that will make you laugh, cry and think. I love how this story is very deep and I think anyone could benefit from reading this book. I hope you read this book and enjoy it as much as I did!

The River - Gary Paulsen

justinh3 — 2018-02-15 17:33:14 UTC

The River is about a boy named Brian Robeson who goes out into the Canadian Wilderness with a camera crew. Brian starts into the Canadian wilderness with the camera crew and they start walking. They stop by a river for the night and Brian catches a few fish for dinner. They start on the next day and still are doing the "reality show" again.

Wintergirls -Lauruie Halse Anderson

kierstenh — 2018-02-15 17:33:29 UTC

In this book the main character was Cassie. The story explained the ruined friendship of Cassie and Lia. Throughout the story you find out more about Cassie and Lia's bet to become the skinniest girls in school. This very powerful book shows you what it is like living with an eating disorder, and all the struggles that come with a very job committed mother and her concerned father and step mother and living with the fear of thinking you are the reason you bestfriend died.
I loved this book because it was so powerful. It was so easy to understand what she was going through, throughout the story. Wintergirls carries a very good message along with it. I would only reccomend this book to someone who can handle these kind of books. Lots of people would find this book triggering.

One For The Murphy's - Lynda Mullaly Hunt

natalier5 — 2018-02-15 17:33:33 UTC

This book is about a twelve year old girl that is growing up with her mom and her mom's boyfriend. Her mom and the boyfriend abused her so she was put into the hospital because she was in very rough condition. A social worker showed up at the hospital and put her into foster care. She was placed with the Murphy family. She did not fit into the Murphy family at first and the boys in the family did not really like her. The mom of the Murphy family was so nice to her and treated her better then her real mom. After a few weeks of being at the Murphy's she was starting to get along with the boy's and feel like they were her real family. She was finally happy and felt wanted.

The reason why I love this book is because is has a very good story line and I love Lynda Mullaly Hunt's writing. This book is one that I love because the girl is twelve years old and that is near my age so it is interesting to read about what people are going through at my age. I think it would be really interesting to read if you were a foster kid as well to see what other foster kid's are going through. I would recommend this book to almost anyone. Obviously some people would enjoy it and some wouldn't but anyone in high school and around my age would definitely enjoy it. I would absolutely recommend this to a foster kid so they can see what people are going through and they don't have to feel alone. You will not be disappointed with this book if you start reading it.

The Long Way Down- Jason Reynolds

alyssam1 — 2018-02-15 17:34:00 UTC

In The long way down is a story about a 14 year old boy who lives in a community where there are 3 rules. 1.no crying snitching 3. get revenge. So martin the main character has so get revenge by killing the person that killed his brother. so hes on his way up to the bottom floor to kill the guy and at every floor the elevator stops and someone he knows that has been killed gets in and try to convince him not to kill him.

i love this book because it is wrote in poem form and i really enjoy the was it makes you feel how the main character would be feeling. it is also a very good book because there is not lots off words on one page so you don"t get overwhelmed and mixed up.

Homesteading Days -Clarence A. Boon

tyu6 — 2018-02-15 17:34:12 UTC

This book is about a man who moved west after they built the railroad and you could buy 160 acres of land for 20 dollars. He brings his wife with him and they build a homestead from scratch. He has to farm through the great depression on sandy land and barely pulls through. He raises a big family and this book goes through his whole life and how much things changed over the years.

I liked this book because it is all about farming and you can see how much agriculture changed over the years. It went through the years he farmed and all the challenges he faced.I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about how agriculture has changed and the things that made farming what it is today.

Sidney Crosby

karsynf — 2018-02-15 17:34:47 UTC

By J.Alexander Poulton

This book is about how Sidney Crosby grew up and how he made his way to the NHL. It starts off with Sidney when he was ten and it talks about how he was always the best player on his minor hockey teams so they decided to let him play with kids that were older than him and he was still the best player on the team. It talks about him growing up in Cole Harbor, Nova Scotia and how a lot of attention was on him at a very young age. It talks about his World Junior Gold Medals and how has the record of youngest player to ever score 100 points. It talks about his Junior Career with Rimouski Oceanic and when he was drafted into the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

I really liked this book because I'm a sports fan and Sidney Crosby was my favorite player when I was little and my dad had the book so I read it a while ago. It appeals to me because it tells you how hard he had to work and how good he was to make it to the NHL and why he's so good today and how he's so successful in the NHL. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes sports or anybody that's a fan of Crosby or the Penguins I really liked it and I think other people would like it too.

Tough guy~Bob Probert

isaacl — 2018-02-15 17:35:09 UTC

This book is about the life of Bob probert. The book tells about his child hood and how he got in to hockey and all the trouble that he got in to in the process. He tells that what he did when he played in high school hockey and what he did when he wasn't on the ice. When the book really got interesting was when he started to play for the Red Wings. the book got better because he started to get in lots of trouble like taking drugs and getting in to bar fights, when was drunk. At one time in the book he gets caught and he goes to jail.

I liked this book very much and i thing that anyone that likes real life stories. Another reason i like this book was because it would go very specificon some of the things that he did . And somebody who likes hockey with lots of fighting

Maze Runner - James Dashner

masong2 — 2018-02-15 17:35:18 UTC

In the dark of an elevator, a teenage boy awakes with no memories other than that his name is Thomas. When the elevator comes to a halt, the doors open and Thomas finds himself surrounded by around fifty teenage boys.Their leader, a boy in his late-teens named Alby, welcomes him to the Glade. They have to survive in a maze for a couple of years with Grievers, a monster that was created by WICKED to keep them form getting out of the maze. They are always trying to find a out of the maze. when the elevator stops bring them food they try harder to get out of the maze. When Thomas go in to the maze and he kill a griever a door in the maze opens. That day the grievers attack the place where that stay a night.

i liked this book because it was a good book and i liked other book that he have wrought.

Don't Go- Lori Scottoline

dylyna — 2018-02-15 17:36:34 UTC

This book is about a man named Mike Scanlon who is in his mid-thirtees. Mike has a wife named Chloe and she had just recently gave birth to their daughter Emily. Mike is a doctor, and when Emily is about 4 months old he goes to Afghanistan to be a surgeon in the army. Before every surgery Mike goes into he says a prayer, but before one surgery he skips his prayer. As he is in surgery with a wounded soldier his wife Chloe dies at home in a kitchen accident. Chloe's sister Danielle and her husband Bob take care of Emily for Mike. Mike is given 10 days to fly home to bury Chloe and be with his family. As he returns to the home that his wife died in, he finds something shocking.

All the Bright Places - Jennifer Niven

ivyt1 — 2018-02-15 17:37:27 UTC

The book "All the Bright Places" is about a boy named Finch, and a girl named Violet. Violet and Finch meet 6 stories up on their school bell tower. Both of the teenagers had gone on the ledge with plans to jump, but manage to talk each other down. Later back on the ground Finch and Violet are paired together for a school project called "natural wonders" where they have to travel around there state to find "wonders" that aren't advertised. Once they start the project you get to know the pair better, Violet is a quiet, laid back, lonely, girl mourning the loss of her older sister, Eleanor. Finch is a quirky, wild, free-spirited, mood changing, boy who is fascinated by death. Throughout the book the two find ways to love themselves and each other and the lives they have.

I loved this book because it really reminds you to be happy with what you have. It takes an interesting and informative approach to depression, suicide and mental illness. This book proves that no matter what people say everyone is struggling with something in their own way. It helped to remind me that my problems are not too big to handle. That it is okay to talk about problems and not to be ashamed of them. I would suggest this book to any of my friends.

Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mullaly Hunt

rhiannonpi — 2018-02-15 17:38:24 UTC

This book is about a girl who struggles with reading and writing. Her name is Ally. She gets teased and made fun of a lot when she reads in front of the whole class. Ally doesn't know why she can't read or write like the others kids in her class, Because when she try's the letters start dancing on the page. She explains that it is like a fish trying to climb a tree. When her teacher leaves she struggles to like the replacement Mr.Daniels. He teaches her not to be so hard on herself. what they discovered together changed ally's life perspective. instead of wooden nickle day it turned out to be a silver dollar day.

alyssam1 — 2018-02-15 17:42:31 UTC

All the Bright Places - Jennifer Niven All the Bright Places - Jennifer Niven The book "All the Bright Places" is about a boy named Finch, and a girl named Violet. Violet and Finch meet 6 stories up on their school bell tower. Both of the teenagers had gone on the ledge with plans to jump, but manage to talk each other down. Later back on the ground Finch and Violet are paired together for a school project Don't go- Lori Scottoline Don't go- Lori Scottoline This book is about a man named Mike Scanlon who is in his mid-thirtees. Mike has a wife named Chloe and she had just recently gave birth to their daughter Emily. Mike is a doctor, and when Emily is about 4 months old he goes to Afghanistan to be a surgeon in the army Tough guy~Bob probert Tough guy~Bob probert This book is about the life of Bob probert. The book tells about his child hood and how he got in to hockey and all the trouble that he got in to in the process. He tells that The long way down- Jason Reynolds The long way down- Jason Reynolds In The long way down is a story about a 14 year old boy who lives in a community where there are 3 rules. 1.no crying snitching 3. get revenge. Martin the main characters brother gets shot while getting soap so martin has to get revenge by killing the person that killed his brother One For The Murphy's - Lynda Mullaly Hunt One For The Murphy's - Lynda Mullaly Hunt This book is about a twelve year old girl that is growing up with her mom and her mom's boyfriend. Her mom and the boyfriend abused her so she was put into the hospital because she was in very rough condition. A social worker showed up at the hospital and put her into foster care. She was not in foster care for very long because the social worker put her into the Murphy family. She did not fit into the Murphy family at first and the boys in the family did not really like her. The mom of the Murphy family was so nice to her and treated her better then her real mom. After a few weeks of being at the Murphy's she was starting to get along with the boy's and feel like they were her real family. At the end of the book she was placed back with her mom and was forced to leave the Murphy's. Wintergirls -Lauruie Halse Anderson Wintergirls -Lauruie Halse Anderson In this book the main character was Cassie. The story explained the ruined friendship of Cassie and Lia. Throughout the story you find out more about Cassie and Lia's bet to become the skinniest girls in school. This very powerful book shows you what it is like living with an eating disorder and all the struggles that come with a very job committed mother and her concerned father and step mother. I loved this book because it was so powerful. It was so easy to understand what she was going through, throughout the story. I would only reccomend this book to someone who can handle these kind of books. Lots of people would find this book triggering. Homesteading days -Clarence A. Boon Homesteading days -Clarence A. Boon This book is about a man who moved west back when you could buy 160 acres for 20 dollars. He brings his wife with him and they build a homestead from scratch. He realizes the struggles Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mullaly Hunt Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mullaly Hunt This book is about a 12 year old girl who struggles with reading and writing. Butter- Erin Jade Lange Butter- Erin Jade Lange This book is about an over weight boy that is suffering from depression and diabetes. "Butter", is an outsider the longs to be popular. The name "Butter" comes from bullies that forced him to eat a stick of butter for their entertainment. Maze Runner - James Dashner Maze Runner - James Dashner In the dark of an elevator, a teenage boy awakes with no memories other than that his name is Thomas. When the elevator comes to a halt, the doors open and Thomas finds himself surrounded by around fifty teenage boys.Their leader, a boy in his late-teens named Alby, welcomes him to the Glade. they have to Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby By J.Alexander Poulton This book is about how Sidney Crosby grew up and how he made his way to the NHL. It starts off with Sidney when he was ten and it talks about how he was always the best player on his minor hockey teams so they decided to let him play with kids that were older than him and he was still the best player on the team. It talks about him growing up in Cole Harbor, Nova Scotia The River - Gary Paulsen The River - Gary Paulsen The River is about a boy who goes out into the Canadian Wilderness to show people show to survive. Between Heaven and Earth - Eric Walters Between Heaven and Earth - Eric Walters This book is 1 out of the 7 books. This book is about a 17 year old man named DJ is going by himself to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, to spread his grandfathers ashes. The reason why DJ has to do this is because when his grandfather was there he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and loved the view and wanted his ashes Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher Thirteen Reasons Why is about a teenager named Hanna Baker who recently committed suicide. Before she died she recorded thirteen tapes, each with one reason why she killed herself. Each tape is about A The Hobbit- J.R.R Tolkien The Hobbit- J.R.R Tolkien The Hobbit is about a hobbit named Bilbo who goes on an adventure with a bunch of dwarves. He goes on on this adventure to take back the dwarves homeland from a dragon. Along the way Bilbo has run ins with Goblins and Orcs and many other creatures. One orc this book is a very exciting adventure book. The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas The Hate U Give is a novel about a 16 year old girl named Starr Carter. Starr has witnessed a lot in her 16 years including seeing one of her best friends murder when she was 6. To ensure Starr and her brothers safety, their mother decided to enroll them in a private school in the upper part of the city. Starr has to try to fit in both the private school and the dangerous neighborhood she calls home. One night Starr and another friend meet at a party, that ends up going awry and they decide to leave. On the way home Starr witnesses her friend get shot when they get pulled over by a policeman. Starr The Hardy Boys The Missing Chums - Franklin W. Dixon The Hardy Boys The Missing Chums - Franklin W. Dixon This book is a mystery/crime solving for action, 13 going on 30-Jennifer Garner 13 going on 30-Jennifer Garner 13 going on 30 is a book about a thirteen year old girl who wants thirty. she has a birthday party and then she magically turns thirty. when she turns thirty she gets the body of her dreams. she also gets everything she has ever wanted. As she lives the days of her thirty she soon starts to realize its not as east as she thought. she would rather be thirteen. I would suggest this book for any girl who"s struggling with wanting to grow Bone Gap - Laura Ruby Bone Gap - Laura Ruby Half of this book is told from the perspective of a teenage boy named Finn. Finn lives with his older brother, Sean, who is a paramedic. One day, Finn found a girl around his brothers age hiding in their barn. The girl was extremely hurt and wouldn't talk to Finn. Finn ran to the house to get Sean. The two of them carried the girl to the house and Sean treated her injuries. When the girl spoke, both Sean and Finn knew that she wasn't from America. They let the girl live with them and they became really close. One day, the girl mysteriously goes missing and Finn has to find her. The other half of the book is told from the girl's, Roza, perspective. I loved this book because it was extremely mysterious and unpredictable. I needed to know what was happening and I couldn't stop reading it. The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness This book is about a boy in high school named Mikey who has a lot going on in his life. He lives in a suburban town in Washington. He gets in a car accident with his friend that he has known since elementary school named Henna. She gets seriously injured and is in the hospital. Mikey goes through all these crazy events that happen to him and they are all getting to him. This all happens going towards the end of senior year and before graduation. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a book with lots going on in Dumplin-Julie Murphy Dumplin-Julie Murphy Dumplin is about a girl named Willowdean Dickson who is a self proclaimed "fat girl". She befriends a group of outcasts and they decide to enter a beauty pageant to stick it to everyone at school. While this is going on, Willowdean is hanging out with a guy that she works with, named Bo Larson. Willowdean wants to win the pageant so show everyone that it isn't about your appearance. I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially if you struggle with self confidence. It shows that it doesn't matter what you look like and that being kind is most important. I enjoyed this book because it had a good message and it was really funny. First Love - James Patterson First Love - James Patterson First Love is about a teenage girl and a teenage boy who run away from their small town and go on an adventure across the whole U.S. Axi is a "good girl" who studies hard, stays out of trouble and no body would ever guess she wanted to run away. Robinson on the other hand, is bad and he is a rule breaker. Axi called Robinson and said she had a plan for them and to meet her at the coffee shop at 2am. When they met at the coffee shop, Axi told Robinson she wanted to run away and go all across the US. They both went and packed their bags and left that night Caged Warrior - Alan Lawrence Sitomer Caged Warrior - Alan Lawrence Sitomer Caged Warrior is about a teenage cage fighter named McCutcheon Daniels growing up in the dumps of Detroit city. His father 'Demon' Daniels forced him into cage fighting when he was only 14 after his mother ran away because of Demons drug and alcohol problem. McCutcheon not only has to worry about himself but about his younger sister Gemma because their dad The Hobbit - J.R.R Tolkien The Hobbit - J.R.R Tolkien The Hobbit is about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who is a very stay at home hobbit. He ends up going on a crazy adventure with a company of dwarfs and one wizard named Gandalf the Grey. The dwarfs had their home taken away by a fire breathing dragons. The leader of the dwarfs is the king of their mountain The Crazy Game-by Dan Robson The Crazy Game-by Dan Robson The Crazy Game is about Clint Malarchuck's batles on and off the ice. On the ice Clint was a tough hard nosed goalie who never showed weakness, off the ice he was very wrong. He went through 5 wives before he met the one he stayed with for years to come. Clint said that all his wives left him because he was so obsessive, when ever he went on a road trip City Of Bones - Cassandra Clare City Of Bones - Cassandra Clare 'All the stories are true' This book follows Clary Fray, a 16 year old girl about discovering her new life. While celebrating her birthday, Clary witnesses a murder take place at a club, but no one else can see it. When she arrives home she finds her mother missing and their apartment torn up and destroyed. What Clary never knew what happened that night at the club would shape the rest of her life. I feel in love with "The Mortal Instruments' series in seventh grade when my best friend recommended it to me. SCHOOLED SCHOOLED By Gordon Korman Every Last Word Every Last Word Every last word is a book about a teenage girl named Samantha. Sam suffers from OCD ( an obsessive disease ). She is part of a popular group in school called the Crazy Eights, but they don't know this secret about her. She keeps this secret from her friends because they are very judemental. Samantha's therapist encourages her to make new friends that accept her as she is. She finally meets a new friend named Caroline. Caroline is quirky but she accepts Sam for who she is. Caroline introduces Sam to "The Poet's Corner" a hidden room in the the school that is full of students who are ignored. Sam meets this people and starts to learn about another side of herself. She starts to feel more normal until she finds a new reason to question herself and everything she does. Wintergirls - Laurie Halse Anderson Wintergirls - Laurie Halse Anderson In this book, Lia grew up with her ex-best friend, Cassie. While growing up, they developed eating habits together which caused both of them to have eating disorders. The girls were best friends up until 11th grade, when they got into a car accident. Cassie was severely injured and Lia was perfectly fine. Therefore, Cassie blamed Lia for everything bad that happened in her life. Later on, in senior year Cassie died from purging in a hotel room. After Cassie died, Lia's eating disorder started taking over her life. The Lie Tree- Frances Hardingee The Lie Tree- Frances Hardingee This book takes place back in the Victorian era. Fourteen year old Faith and her family had just moved from their home in Kent to a small island called Vane. After their arrival, Faith got word that they moved because her father was involved in a scandal. But one morning, her father was found dead at the base of a cliff. Medical doctors blew it off as an accident, but Faith knew better. She knew that it was a murder. The plot of the story has to do with Faith's adventures while trying to find her father's killer, and a supposed lie tree which if fed enough lies, can reveal a truth. I enjoy this book for many reasons. First, it has to do with murder mystery, something that keeps the reader thinking. Second off, the book is filled with action. While not all parts are action-filled, you still get a nice balance between action and daily life. The book also gives the reader a glimpse into what life was like back in the Victorian era. It really shows how girls were treated in comparison to boys. The book also has a sort of fantasy theme to it, as shown with the lie tree itself. Since you've been gone - Morgan Matson Since you've been gone - Morgan Matson Since you've been gone is a novel about a girl who's best friend disappears and leaves behind a list for her to complete. The Graveyard Book -Neil Gaiman The Graveyard Book -Neil Gaiman The Graveyard book by Neil Gaiman is a mystery/fiction book. This book follows a boy named Nobody Owens whose parents were murdered when he was a baby and he gets taken in by a graveyard community that is filled with ghosts. Nobody, or Bod, is raised by ghosts and his guardian Silas, who is a vampire. Bod is taught how to slip through walls and vanish into thin air. Bod's life was seemingly normal, until a friend from when he was young comes back to town. Bod's friend Scarlett makes friends with a man who she believes would be a great match for her single mom. But when Scarlett's friend starts asking questions about a boy who went missing years ago, she starts to doubt his identity. Could this be a man who killed Bod's parent? and is he back to finish the job? I liked this book because it was very suspenseful and it surprised me a lot. This book has many different aspects that would appeal to almost everyone. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes to read fiction books, suspenseful books, and mystery books. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading about secret societies. The Last Song- Nicholas Sparks The Last Song- Nicholas Sparks 16 year old Ronnie is shipped off to her dads who she hasn't spoke to in the longest time, for the summer. As summer goes on, Ronnie finds her self falling in love with a local boy Will, but what Ronnie doesn't find, is that her dad is very sick. Ronnie soon comes to realizes something that Will had done that involved Ronnie's dad, that she doesn't know if she can forgive Will for. I love this book, because it's a romance, and it opens your eye to things that you don't normally think about. Nicholas Sparks is very good at being ale to make you feel what the characters are feeling in the book, which makes it easy to get into the book. I'd recommend this book to anyone who like romance drama and heartbreak. Arena 2 - Morgan Rice Arena 2 - Morgan Rice This book is the second book the Arena Series. It is set in an apocalyptic world, where the United states has been torn in two and the streets of cities are crawling with radiation wrecked people and gangs. Brooke, Bree, Logan, Rose and Ben, are wandering in the Maine wilderness, when they are captured by a gang. They are taken to Arena 2. There they must fight, everyday in a new arena, to the death. They team up with Flo and Charlie, a pair of seasoned arena survivors, to survive another day. But when the gang gets tired of them winning, they must face a tirade of new worlds of hurt, and somehow survive. I love this book because it provides action, humanity, suspense and bravery. I would recommend this book anyone with a love of action books, suspense and books that leave you waiting for the next one to be written. It twists and turns and you won't see the ending coming. This is for MATURE READERS ONLY - There are some scenes of fighting and gore. Playing With Fire - Theoren Fleury Playing With Fire - Theoren Fleury this book is about the life of Theoren Fleury and how he went from a poor and reckless kid to rich and famous hockey player. It talks about his addictions to drugs and alcohol. his crappy childhood. And NHL career. This book also talks about other hockey players and other people that made an impact on his life . I really enjoyed this book because he has a variety of cool and intense stories and I love learning and reading about other people. Another reason that I liked this book is because it involves hockey and I like hockey. it was written by him so it is him telling the stories so I enjoyed that too. The last thing I enjoyed about this book is reading how he beat the odds making it to the NHL after all he went through, this book is truly inspiring and I would recommend this book to high schoolers. This is Where it Ends - Marieke Nijkamp This is Where it Ends - Marieke Nijkamp This is Where it ends is a story that is told in a span of 52 minutes. It is also told from four different perspectives. The beginning of the book starts off in the high school auditorium for an assembly when something tragic happens. All the doors are locked, the students and teachers are stuck from going out, and stops anyone from coming in. Suddenly, there is gunshots that start in the auditorium. With everyone scram belling, Autumn, one of the main character, realizes that it is her brother. In 52 minutes students and teachers are trying to get out of the school before something bad happens. The reason why I love this book is because it tells an amazing story in little less of an hour. I like how it tells the story from different people perspectives, it helps me understand what everyone is thinking not just one person. It's not a true story but it is an idea of what really happens when a school shooting happens. I would recommend this book to anyone in high school and is willing to read about something that is really happening in the real world. The Sun is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon The Sun is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon This book is a romance story about Natasha, the Jamaican-American girl who falls in love with Korean-American Daniel, the same day she is due to be deported. In the morning, Seventeen year old Natasha leaves her apartment trying to find a way to prevent her deportation. At the same time, Daniel is deciding if he will follow the path his strict parents have set for him. The two cross paths and instantly connect. They spend the rest of the day exploring the city and each others cultures, learning a lot about each other and themselves along the way. But will this connection be enough for Natasha to stay? I love this book because the author kept me interested the whole way through. She explains in a way that it makes you feel like you are in the story too.I recommend this book to anyone who has read and enjoyed any john green book or had read the novel Everything Everything, also written by Nicola Yoon. This book follows the same themes and also follows different perspective throughout. Every chapter rotates characters, so you get an input on all the characters feelings in important moments. The Fault in our Stars - John Green The Fault in our Stars - John Green 1.The Fault in our Stars, by John Green is a very eye opening book. It is about a teenager named Hazel. Hazel is suffering from stage 4 thyroid cancer. Hazel goes to a support group where she met Augustus waters. Augustus had cancer in his leg when he was younger and they had to remove his leg. Hazel and Augustus become really close and they help each other threw there disease's. 2.I really loved this book. There was so much going on I never got bored of the book. It has really good detail during the book. I would recommend this to anyone who loves romance and a bit of sadness in the books they read. The Scorch Trials - James Dashner The Scorch Trials - James Dashner The Scorch Trials is the second book of the Maze Runner series. The book follows Thomas and the other Gladers on their adventure as they continue to participate in the trials given to them by WICKED. After they escaped the maze, Thomas and the others wake up in a dorm fashioned with bunk beds for all the boys, and a new kid Aris. They were informed by a mysterious stranger that they were given a disease called "the flare", which turns people into mindless animals. They were told that unless they were to walk 100 miles across The Scorch, which is what they call the earth after it was roasted by a solar flare. If they reached the end of "The Scorch Trials" they would be given the cure and would not die from the disease. During their travel across The Scorch, they run into many obstacles and problems which make them question what they are doing and if it is all worth it. I very much enjoy this book because of how exciting it is. I am currently reading this book and I think it is really good. I like the amount of action and adventure that is within the book. I also think that there are many people of which this book would appeal to, including people who enjoy action, adventure, mystery, excitement, and fast paced books. I can guarantee that you will enjoy this book and won't be able to put it down. The Wild Robot - Peter Brown The Wild Robot - Peter Brown The Wild Robot is about a robot that ends up on a secluded island. Her name is Roz. At first everyone that meets her thinks that she is a monster and that she will eat them. But after she's there for awhile, she comes across a bay gosling all by himself because his parents were killed. So Roz decides to become his mother and build a house for them with the help of the animals. All the animals start to realize that Roz isn't a monster and they all give her a chance. That's when the adventure between Roz and Brightbill's (her son) adventures really start. I really like this book because its very interesting and i always look forward to reading it. It has a great story of someone that starts out rough and that no one wants around. But good things happen and they are accepted as one of them and start to enjoy life a lot more. What appealed to me was the interesting title and cover of the story. I would recommend this book to any high school student that's interested in an interesting read about something different. Id really recommend it. Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell Now that she's starting college, introverted Cath isn't sure what's supposed to get her through. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words . . . And she can’t stop worrying about her dad, who’s loving and fragile and has never really been alone I enjoyed this book because it makes introverts feel less alone, acknowledging that there are fantastic books written about them. It allows a view into a college lifestyle and the problems that can come with it. It is also a realistic look at the "fangirl lifestyle". I would recommend this book to high schoolers and fellow fangirls. This book is a fun view into what may come in their lives. Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell Eleanor lives in a house where she doesn't feel safe around her step-dad, Richie. When a boy named park moves to her neighborhood they slowly start developing a connection on their school bus. They continue to grow as friends and then end up as boyfriend and girlfriend. Their relationship is forbidden by Richie so it's hard for them to see each other. Eleanor's life at home becomes harder and harder to deal with, so her and park come up with a plan to get get her to safety. I enjoyed this book because it deals with real life subject matter that people could be dealing with in their own lives. It's very realistic with the situations that happen throughout the whole book. It appeals to me because it has a really good message behind it. It shows that if you really want something and work hard for it, you can achieve it. On the other hand, it also shows that not everything is meant to be, and that sometimes it is easier to let go that to hold on and continue to suffer. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure as well as a little bit of romance, both themes are pretty equally balanced so there's not too much of either one of them. The Death Cure - James Dashner The Death Cure - James Dashner This is the final book in the Maze Runner trilogy. The story picks up right where "'The Scorch Trials" left off. Thomas, Minho, and Newt are once again stuck at WICKED headquarters. They then have to break out and escape the torturous trials. The Maze Runner series set far in the future at time when solar flares have burnt the earth to a crisp and brought a deadly disease to the planet that makes people lose their minds. This series is about decisions and making sacrifices for the greater good. I love this book because it is science fiction and I'll read pretty much any interesting Sci-Fi book. I enjoy this book in particular because it makes me think about what may come in the future and what sacrifices the human race will make to survive. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries, action, and adventures. The Kill Order - James Dashner The Kill Order - James Dashner The Kill Order is the first prequel to the Maze Runner series. It all about the events before the maze describing how the world dealt with the world being scorched by the sun. Just after the Sun Flares occurred a deadly disease that drives people insane before killing them is spread slowly infecting the survivors. This book follows the path of a Group of survivors and how they work together to try and survive the disaster. They have to journey towards the north in seek of refuge away from the sun flare's damage while avoiding being infected by the deadly disease. I enjoyed this book because it was very fast paced with constant action. The book had plot twists and compelling characters that you couldn't learn to love. This book it very detailed and really brings you into the story like you're experiencing the events yourself. It is also quite graphic at times leaning towards a more mature audience. I would recommend this book high school students that that enjoy books that have lots of action and suspense. The Autobiography of Gucci Mane- Gucci Mane The Autobiography of Gucci Mane- Gucci Mane This book follows the crazy lifestyle of Alabama born rapper, Gucci Mane. The book describes Gucci's rise to fame and stardom with all of his struggles along the way. While being a world famous rapper has its advantages it can also have its disadvantages. Throughout the book it shows is struggle with drugs and jail. He ends up going to jail numerous times. But always seems to be right back where he started. After the jail sentences he manages to open up a recording studio. But When he is back in jail. Something happens that might shut down his business I like this book because you never know what is going to happen. One day he release's a new album, the next day he is in jail. I also enjoy how he goes from selling drugs in grade 8. to changing is lifestyle and becoming a rapper. I would recommend this book to anyone that like music and up and down books. Along with humor and the struggle this book brings. Also this book is a very mature read because, He's a rapper,he swears. (Duh) Eragon - Christopher Paolini Eragon - Christopher Paolini This book is about a farm boy who finds a mysterious stone in the woods. Who then without knowing the value of it tries to sell it to a butcher. He later finds out that it wasn't a stone and it was a dragon egg, who he later names Saphira. When the the king of there nation finds out about this dragon he sends magical beasts named Ra'zac who are incredibly strong and fast. When Saphira and the boy find out about the Ra'zac they flee from their home town, to the spine (the woods) with a storyteller named Brom. They decided to find a rebel group called the Varden who want to overthrow the king. I enjoyed this book because it was action packed, you never know what is going to happen next, it is very descriptive, and there are a lot adventures. There is magic, magical creature, and dragons. I recommend this book to people who like fantasy books and magic. People who like action and adventure will enjoy this book. more_vert Everything, Everything- Nicola Yoon Everything, Everything- Nicola Yoon Everything, Everything is about a girl named Maddy who has a disease that doesn't allow her to leave the safety of her home. She spends everyday like the last and only sees her mom and her nurse. Everything changes one day when a boy moves in next door named Ollly. Olly and Maddy start getting closer and closer. Meeting Olly will change her life forever, will it be for the better? What secrets will she find along the way? Everything, Everything will take you on a journey never leaving you bored. I really liked this book because it kept you reading and wanting more. There's so many plot twists and turns along the way. This book also has quite a bit of romance and will make you feel warm and cozy inside. I also really like the fact that it's a shorter novel and doesn't take to long to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a quick little romance novel. I would also say it's a young adult read. I really liked this novel I hope you do to. Beyond Belief - Josh Hamilton Beyond Belief - Josh Hamilton Beyond Belief is a book all about baseball player Josh Hamilton. It talks about all of his struggles and triumphs. It begins with Josh talking about his little league days. He was known as a prodigy and baseball was just so easy to him. He talked about his skills and his starting as a junior player. After high school, Josh went right into the draft and was drafted 1st Overall in the 1999 by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. With many injuries delaying his MLB debut, Josh found his way into drug addiction. For many years Josh went into a deep drug addiction and nearly died on several occasions. He also goes on to talk about how his grandmother helped him to get on the right track and become a successful MLB Star. I enjoyed this because it shows how even sports superstars can face some very large struggles in their life. But most of all, it shows how you can overcome them and still be successful. He never blamed his addiction on the man who got him addicted, he blames it on himself. In fact, he says the reason for the majority of his late career injuries is due to the drugs. Saying it physically weakened him. I would recommend this book to sports players, sports lovers and people who love a good overcoming the odds story. His determination and perseverance made this a great read. he was very honest throughout the books and included all the bad things he did and all the good things he did. The Leviathan - Scott Westerfeld The Leviathan - Scott Westerfeld The Leviathan, by Scott Westerfeld is a very original and fresh idea. It explores the possibilities of an alternate timeline, one in which the world is separated by Darwinists, and Clankers. The Darwinists live by weaving the threads of life to alter and change animals, by combining the DNA of other animals to other animals, creating new animals with a variety of purposes. And on the other side, there are the Clankers. They do not believe in the Darwinists way of controlling nature, so they mainly use big and heavy machines, such as flying airships, Tesla cannons, and armored walkers. It is all set during the events of World War 2. The story follows Alek, the bastard son of an Archduke, and the prince of Hohenburg, and Deryn, the air"man" who is posing as a male so she can be in the air forces. These two will end up changing each others live forever. I love this book because it gives a nice twist on the traditional World War stories, and traditional steampunk stories. The characters are both very relatable and interesting, and not one second of this book bored me. It's even better, because the book is actually the first in a trilogy, the others being even better than the first. It combines many genres to form its own special one, which can appeal to all. It has a bit of romance, lots of action, everything anybody could want. The idea and premise of the book itself really appeals to me, and it may appeal to others. I recommend this book to anybody who loves a very fluent story, and people who are fans of the World War and Steampunk genres. Beyond Belief - Josh Hamilton Beyond Belief - Josh Hamilton Beyond Belief is an autobiography of Josh Hamilton's life. Josh was the first overall pick in the 1999 MLB Draft. Hamilton was bound for the MLB until he started experimenting with drugs, and alcohol. He explains how a young man who had it all went off the rails and couldn't get back on. Hamilton's major league debut didn't come until 7 years after the draft. He was suspended from the MLB several times for substance abuse, all of this delayed the start of his career. I enjoyed this book because it shows how everyone struggles at some point in their life. He really goes in depth on what really happened, and he doesn't shy away from telling the whole truth. Also, Hamilton never places blame on anyone other than himself, which in cases like this people would just say its someone else fault. I'd recommend this book mainly to people who like sports, especially baseball fans. People who like to learn about peoples struggles, and determination to overcome addiction would enjoy this book. Maze Runner - James Dashner Maze Runner - James Dashner The maze Runner is about Thomas, a maze runner. We are introdused to him as he's trapped in an elevator going up to the maze. Because all the people in the maze are test subjects, they also have all of thier memories wiped before entering the maze. This means that Thomas, doesn't even know his own name by the time he reaches the middle safe zone of the maze. There he meets the secondary charactors, that fallow him in his atempt to leave the maze for good. I like this book becuase you never know what twists the writer is willing to make. The boook is almost unpredictable, as the main events take place. Its also apart of a fleashed out world, that acts as the main setting in the maze runner series. Also, the secondary charactors have some depth to them as well, and react like anyone else would to be trapped in a maze. I love how the book gives a little hisotry to what happend in the maze safe zone, to make the way it is by the time Thomasget up there. Title - Author Title - Author Paragraph 1 - Book Bio Explain what your book is about in a paragraph (5 - 8 sentences). Don't spoil the ending! 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Love you - Estelle Maskame.

tfingas — 2018-02-15 17:45:34 UTC

This book is about a young woman who goes to Santa Monica to live with his father and his family, where she meets her stepbrother and begins to experience a series of feelings for him.
This book is one of my favorites because it shows how love can change your opinion about many things and how love makes you change.

The Crystal Shard -

PyroBat — 2018-02-15 17:46:33 UTC

scotts16 — 2018-02-15 18:00:27 UTC

Arena 2 - Morgan Rice

alyssam1 — 2018-02-15 18:02:56 UTC

Arena 2 - Morgan Rice
Arena 2 - Morgan Rice
This book is the second book the Arena Series. It is set in an apocalyptic world, where the United states has been torn in two and the streets of cities are crawling with radiation wrecked people and gangs. Brooke, Bree, Logan, Rose and Ben, are wandering in the Maine wilderness, when they are captured by a gang. They are taken to Arena 2. There they must fight, everyday in a new arena, to the death. They team up with Flo and Charlie, a pair of seasoned arena survivors, to survive another day. But when the gang gets tired of them winning, they must face a tirade of new worlds of hurt, and