Fahrenheit 451

By Ray Bradbury

AR

RL 5.2

PTS 7.0

     In an ignorant world where firemen create fires instead of put them out, and cars can drive at 120 mph, Guy Montag lives a normal life. That is, before he meets Clarisse McClellan.  His encounter with her changes him in ways he could never imagine, and now he has to struggle with doing what's right, and doing what will keep everyone safe.  And during the midst of war, Montag could be the world's only hope.  I would recommend this book for anyone who likes dystopian fantasies and is okay with old-timey language.

Reviewer: Bria Rodriguez

Ray Bradbury

http://www.raybradbury.com

The Dragon Heir

By Cinda Williams Chima

AR

RL 5.0

PTS 19.0

     Jason Haley is an average teenage wizard.  He is a normal mischief making person, but it comes to a bottle-head when he steals trinkets from a secret cave.  Suddenly everyone wants him dead that is.  Trinity is under attack, so will the trinkets help them?  Read the epic conclusion to "The Warrior Heir" trilogy to find out.  I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the previous books in the series.  

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Cinda Williams Chima

http://www.cindachima.com

The Wizard Heir

Cinda Williams Chima

AR

RL 5.0

PTS 17.0

     Seph McCauley is anything but normal.  He's a good student, but wherever he goes, trouble seems to follow.  It seems to stop when he moves to a school called "The Havens." There, Seph has the prospect to learn wizardry.  Seph finds out that everything has strings attached, and maybe wizardry isn't worth it.  I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the first in the series, "The Warrior Heir."

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Cinda Williams Chima

http://www.cindachima.com

The Warrior Heir

By Cinda Williams Chima

AR

RL 5.3

PTS 17.0

     How would you feel if one day you turned into an over-powered warrior with an epic sword?  It sounds crazy, but that's exactly what Jack Swift went through.  Two factions are hunting for him to fight as a gladiator, and all Jack wants to do is live normally.  Through wizards, swords, ghosts, and councils, Jack certainly goes on a wild ride!  I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good ol' fantasy, wizards and warriors book.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Cinda Williams Chima

http://www.cindachima.com/

The False Princess

By Eilis O'Neal

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 15.0

     The False Princess is about a girl who was replaced by a real princess.  On her 16th birthday, she was supposed to be killed.  Sinda (the "false princess") finds out that she has special powers that she must learn to control before she is provoked.  I would recommend this book to students who like to read about wizards, princesses, false romance, and special powers.

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

Eilis O'Neal

http://www.eilisoneal.com/

Rush for the Gold

By John Feinstein

AR

RL 5.5

PTS 11.0

     A girl named Susan Carol gets into the Olympics, which is her wildest dream!  The only problem is her dad doesn't understand that her "owners" are total jerks.  Plus if she wins gold, he will be signed for another year.  Will she win gold?  Will her best friend be disqualified?  Will she be disqualified? Read this book if you want to find out the answers to these questions and many others.  I would recommend this book to people who love mystery and a little bit of action and romance.

Reviewer: Megan Fredrickson

The Rise of Nine

By Pittacus Lore

AR

RL 4.8

PTS 14.0

     Sam has been captured by the Mogadorians and is likely being tortured.  John and Nine, a new found member of the Loric Garde, live the high life in Chicago, and Six, Seven, and Ten look for Eight.  The Mogadorian leader Setrakus Ra comes to Earth and allies with an unlikely force.  The Mogadorians gain numbers, and the Garde develop their powers.  Who will win?  I’d suggest this book to anyone who enjoyed any of the other Lorien legacy books.  This is the third book in the series, so I suggest reading the others first.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Pittacus Lore

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The Power of Six

By Pittacus Lore

AR

RL 5.3

PTS 14.0

     Sam, Six, and John are currently on the run from both the United States military, and the Mogadorians.  Since Four and Six are together, the charm is broken, leaving them defenseless to the Mogadorians.  Six runs off to Europe to find the others, and Sam and John go to a Mogadorian cave to recover Loric chests.  The page-turning thrills will keep you dying to find out who survives.  I recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed its prequel, “I am Number Four.”  I highly suggest that you do not read this until you read “I am Number Four.”

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Pittacus Lore

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I am Number Four

By Pittacus Lore

AR

RL 4.4

PTS 14.0

     Earth is not the only life sustaining planet.  In fact, there are many, such a Lorien and Mogadore.  But on these other advanced planets, war is not limited to respective planets, it is planet versus planet.  Mogadore is hungry for expansion and they’ve hijacked the prospering Lorien to save themselves.  They killed the entire Lorien race save seven Garde defenders with magic powers, and their Cepan, their guardians with Loric knowledge.  They flee to Earth and Mogadorians follow them there.  Can they reclaim their home, or will they die trying?  I would recommend this to sci-fi or fantasy lovers.  I would also recommend this to Rick Riordan fans, as the writing has lots of random humor.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Pitticus Lore

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Eona

By Alison Goodman

AR

RL 5.4

PTS 25.0

     The emperor is dead, his heir is in hiding.  The Royal Palace has been demolished in a savage coup, and there are whispers of a female Dragon-Eye, Eona.  Read the thrilling sequel to Eon, that will shock you with its plot turns, betrayals, and romances.  Will Eona be able to harness her dragon power and save the empire, or is that the lesser of two problems?  I recommend this book to anyone who read Eon, as it’s the sequel.  I suggest that you don’t read this book until you read Eon.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Alison's Journal

http://www.alisongoodman.com.au/

Eon

By Alison Goodman

AR

RL 5.5

PTS 21.0

     In an ancient Asian-based universe, women are deemed less important than men, and thus are unable to become holders of “dragon power.”  Every two years, one of the twelve dragons ascend, and choose a candidate.  Eon’s master plays a dangerous game by sending him, a lame boy, as a candidate.  It’s not about the crippled leg, it’s the fact that Eon, is a girl.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance, fantasy, and, of course, dragons.  I feel the writing style was similar to the Inheritance Cycle, so if you liked those books, you may like this as well. 

 

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Alison's Journal

http://www.alisongoodman.com.au/

Divergent

By Veronica Roth

AR

RL 4.8

PTS 16.0

     Five factions.  Five ways of life.  One choice.  Everybody at the age of 16 chooses a faction to live in for their entire life.  Tris's family is Abnegation, the selfless.  Caught up in her personal struggles, she chooses Dauntless.  But trouble looms on the horizon.  Erudite, the intelligent, hate Abnegation, and it comes to a spearhead when the Erudite bring something virtually unseen--war.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the Hunger Games or Uglies, as they all share dystopian themes.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Veronica Roth

http://veronicarothbooks.blogspot.com/

The Future of Us

By Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler

AR

RL 4.4

PTS 10.0

     "The Future of Us" is a book about two students from Lake Forest High who haven't gone through Facebook and have to figure out things about their future.  I recommend this book to students who love reading fiction and about the future of others.

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

Jay Asher: My Blog

http://jayasher.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Mackler

http://www.carolynmackler.com/

Wild Things

By Clay Carmichael

AR

RL 5.3

PTS 9.0

     A mentally-ill mother and her many boyfriends don't pass as a family.  So, technically, Zoe's never had one.  Having to depend on only herself for her whole life, she's learned that no one is trustworthy.  And when her mother tragically dies and she's sent to her uncle, she doesn't expect anything nice from him.  But with the help of a cat, wild boy, and a few others, she might just change her mind.  I recommend this book to anyone, since it's entertaining and well written.

Reviewer: Bria Rodriguez

Clay Carmichael

http://www.claycarmichael.com/

Brain Jack

By Brian Falkner

AR 

RL 5.6

PTS 12.0

    In a high-tech world filled with neurological devices and super computers, the actions of one teen hacker can bring all of America to its knees.  Chosen for his supreme and clever hacking skills, Sam Wilson goes from a correctional facility to U.S. cyber-defense.  Can he live up to their standards?  Can he save the day, or die a random teenage hacker?  I would recommend Brain Jack to anyone who enjoyed "Insignia," as the books share a nearly identical plot.  Sci-fi lovers would also enjoy this book.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Brian Falkner Writes

http://www.brianfalkner.com/

A Child Called It

By Dave Pelzer

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 5.0

     "A Child Called It" is about a child's struggle to survive.  His mom is abusive, always hurting him with cruel punishments.  He has other brothers, but he's the only one that gets punished.  All he wants is to be loved.  I could not put down this book!  I enjoyed it.  He tries to stay positive, no matter what.  It is sad, but it's worth the read.

Reviewer: Nora Guerrero

Dave Pelzer: The Official Website

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

By Jeff Kinney

AR

RL 5.4

PTS 3.0

     This book is about a kid named Greg who's dad makes him play soccer even though he doesn't want to.  His dad Frank wants him to "toughen up" but doesn't say anything to his brother Roderick.  Greg's dad threatens to send him to a military academy!  Greg realizes he has to shape up, or get shipped out!  I would recommend this to people who like funny books and who like wimpy kids.

Reviewer: Jennifer Fernandez

Wimpy Kid: The Official Website

http://www.wimpykid.com/

The Last Olympian

By Rick Riordan

AR

Reading Level: 4.3

Points: 13.0

     Ever since Luke was discovered to be the lightning thief, all of Camp Half-Blood found out about Kronos' planned resurrection.  They've been waiting for the day that Kronos will declare war. . . and it's finally begun.  As Percy and the other young half-bloods battle to save Olympus and the world, Kronos uses his gained recruits and power to keep the gods helpless.  Percy's battle skills are strong, but will that be enough to save Olympus and the world, or will Percy's efforts be futile?

Reviewer: Raquel Carey

Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan

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The Titan's Curse

By Rick Riordan

AR

Reading Level: 4.2

Points: 10.0

     When Percy receives a distress call from Grover, he knows it's probably going to involve another monster-filled battle!  But he isn't prepared for finding two half-bloods.  Yet, the monsters have also found the half-bloods and they're also keeping tabs on Percy.  Though when the new half-bloods parents are revealed, it brings a twist to the plot.

Reviewer: Raquel Carey

Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan

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The Battle of the Labyrinth

By Rick Riordan

AR 

Reading Level: 4.1

Points: 12.0

     Percy's life hasn't been normal since the minute he was born, and now it's about to get even weirder!  While Kronos is planning his final attack, Percy is trying to stop him.  On his adventure, he finds out about the labyrinth.  Camp Half-Blood is growing weaker and Percy must find a way to save it, even if it means taking a suicide mission into the labyrinth itself!

Reviewer: Raquel Carey

Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan

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Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: 9th Grade Slays

By Heather Brewer

AR

Reading Level: 5.3

Points: 9.0

     This book is about a boy named Vlad and he is a vampire.  He tries to lead an ordinary teenage life, that is with one exception--drinking blood.  His best friend's cousin comes to town and ends up being a vampire slayer.  Will this end just fine, or will Vlad be in a rut?  Read to find out!  I recommend this book because it is nice and short.  It's also a fun book to read!

Reviewer: Alex Rohlmeier

Heather Brewer: Young Adult Author

http://www.heatherbrewer.com/

Among the Hidden

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

AR

Reading Level: 4.8

Point: 5.0

     Among the Hidden is a book about hundreds of third children, a.k.a. Shadow Children, that want to show themselves and fight for their freedom in a society where it's against the law to have more than two children.  If you like books with happy endings, with freedom and justice for people, well, this isn't a book for you!  This books has many Shadow Children who aren't even supposed to exist because of the Population Police.  They are hunted throughout the entire series!

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

Margaret Peterson Haddix

http://haddixbooks.com/home.html 

 

The Lost Hero

By Rick Riordan

AR

Reading Level: 4.5

Points: 19.0

     This book is about demigods who try to free Hera.  To do this the gods and demigods have to work together.  If you like Greek and Roman mythology, then you should read The Lost Hero.  You would also like this book if you like action and adventure.

Reviewer: Isea Rios

Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan

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Marked

By P.C. Cast

Ar

Reading Level: 5.4

Points: 13.0

     Zoey Redbird used to be a human but she has been "marked" by the Tracker.  Zoey's new life will start in "The House of Night," and she will have to face many challenges.  This book is amazing!  Whoever likes supernatural thrillers should read this book.

Reviewer: Daisy Carreon

P.C. Cast

http://www.pccast.net/

Fire

By Kristin Cashore

AR

Reading Level: 6.2

Points: 18.0

     In the world of this book, there are monsters.  The main character, Fire, is a human monster.  Fire is the last of her kind.  She is beautiful and she has powers that further into the story she learns how to use.  She meets a prince named Brigan and learns how it feels to fall in love.  I recommend this book to people who like action, adventure, and romance.

Reviewer: Massiel Rivera

This is My Secret

http://kristincashore.blogspot.com/ 

Beautiful Creatures

By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

AR

Reading Level: 4.5

Points: 21.0

     This book starts out with a boy named Ethan Waite.  Ethan has a dream about the same girl all summer.  On the first day of school, there is a new girl in his class, and it's the girl from his dream!  He tries to be her friend--her name is Lena Duchannes.  He soon finds out that she is not like other girls!  I recommend this book to people who like adventure and romance.

Reviewer: Massiel Rivera

Beautiful Creatures Authors

http://beautifulcreaturesauthors.com/ 

Shadow and Bone

By Leigh Bardugo

AR 

Reading Level 5.3

Points 12.0

     Shadow and Bone is a book about an orphan girl named Alina with unknown powers, which means she will have to face challenges throughout training and attacks.  I would recommend this book for people that like to read fantasy fiction.

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

Leigh Bardugo: Author of the The Grisha Trilogy

http://www.leighbardugo.com/

Blood Red Road

By Moira Young

AR 2.9 (12 PTS)

     This book is about how a girl named Saba has to rescue her twin brother, Lugh, and goes through big nasty fights only to discover difficult things about herself.  I would recommend this book to people who like fierce fights and who like to read about unbeatable survivors and romance, too.

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

Behemoth

By Scott Westerfeld

AR 5.4 (13 PTS)

     If you enjoyed Leviathan, you will love its fast-paced sequel, Behemoth.  The Leviathan, and, of course, Alek and Daryn, get to the Ottoman Empire to try and stop them from joining the war.  Read to hear the story of Alek and Daryn joining a rebellion, destroying machines with spice balls, and toppling Tesla cannons.  I recommend this story to anyone who enjoyed Leviathan.  It's the same Darwinist versus Clanker concept.  If you haven't read Leviathan, it would be best to read it before starting Behemoth.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Westerblog

http://scottwesterfeld.com

Uglies

By Scott Westerfeld

AR 5.2 (13 PTS)

     In a high-tech utopia of a world, everybody is turned drop-dead gorgeous when they become sixteen.  Tally is almost sixteen, when she meets a girl named Shay.  She wove tales of adventure, rebellion, and the ugly side of being pretty.  She runs off when it's almost their time to be made pretty.  Tally is come upon by an elite service and told to fins Shay and the rebels, or never be pretty.  I recommend this book to anyone into romance, adventure, or science fiction.  This book fits into all those categories.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Westerblog

http://scottwesterfeld.com

Insignia

By S.J. Kincaid

AR 5.5 (18 PTS)

     Do video games interest you? High tech gadgets? War? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, Insignia may be the book for you.  It's a fast paced sci-fi novel that tells the tale of ragged and homeless Tom being recruited by the military at the Pentagonial Spire for his gamin g prowess.  Here, he makes dangerous enemies, helpful friends, and insane aspirations.  I recommend this book, as stated above, to anyone interested in war, technology, and video games.  f you are interested in fast-paced sic-fi, then you may also anjoy it.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

S.J. Kincaid

http://www.sjkincaid.com

Goliath

By Scott Westerfeld

AR 5.3 (14 PTS)

     

     In the stunning conclusion to the Leviathan trilogy, you will hardly be able to peel your eyes away.  It starts witht the airship, the Leviathan, picking up the famous Nikola Tesla from Russia.  A master of alternating currents, he claims to own a weapon strong enough to stop the war.  It's clear he sues for peace, but few can argue that he is a madman.  I recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Leviathan and Behemoth, as Goliath is the third in their series.  If you haven't read those two books, I suggest doing so before reading Goliath.

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Westerblog

http://scottwesterfeld.com

Graceling

By Kristin Cashore

AR 5.3

     Did you ever feel out of place?  Well, Lady Katsa does.  Katsa is an 18 year-old orphan that lives with her uncle, King Randa.  Randa uses Katsa for his dirty business, until she meets Prince Green Grandmalion.  He tells Katsa to call him “Po.” Then Katsa and Po go on an adventure she will never forget!  I would recommend this book to people who like romance and adventure.

Graceling Realm

http://gracelingrealm.com

Reviewer:  Massiel Rivera

Out of My Mind

By Sharon M. Draper
AR 4.3

     Ever tried to say something, but just couldn’t?  Well, Melody has it ten times worse.  She can’t walk, or talk for that matter.  Melody has cerebral palsy.  And when you think of those special ed. Kids, you’d think “Ew, their so gross and dumb.” But when you see the world through Melody’s eyes, you just might change your mind.  I recommend this book to most everyone, since most people could relate.

Sharon M. Draper

http://sharondraper.com

Reviewer: Bria Rodriguez

Zebrafish

By Peter H. Reynolds
AR 2.3

     I thought this book was really good.  It was not that long, which I liked.  It’s a graphic novel, which I enjoyed because it’s not a long book with a lot of words!  I recommend this book for those who like comic books.

Peter H. Reynolds

http://www.peterhreynolds.com

Reviewer: Ryanne H. Goff