Reviewer: Amariah Torres
John Green
Friday, November 15, 2013
Perks of Being a Wallflower
By Stephen Chbosky
AR
RL 4.8
PTS 9.0
Charlie has been an outcast since the start. When he meets Sam and Patrick, his life takes a turn for the better. Until he and his friends get into a fight and it turn to a love-hate relationship. I recommend this book to anyone who likes real-life situations. Warning: this book contains some profanity and sexual situations--for mature readers only.
Reviewer: Corrine Locke
Article 5
By Kristen Simmons
AR
RL 4.8
PTS 14.0
Article 5 is a book about a daughter and her mother being arrested for breaking the law. Chase, the soldier/ boyfriend tries to help them and get them them to safety. I recommend this book for people who like reading about action, sorrow, and romance.
Reviewer: Carolina Reyna
Kristen Simmons
Falling Kingdoms
By Morgan Rhodes
AR
RL 4.9
PTS 15.0
Falling Kingdoms is a book about 3 kingdoms that have an extreme argument about the death of a "peasant" and decide that they must overtake one of the wealthiest kingdoms in order to rise to power. I recommend this book to people who like reading about witches, magic, and action.
Reviewer: Carolina Reyna
Falling Kingdoms
Forever
By Maggie Stiefvater
AR
RL 5.3
PTS 17.0
Forever is a book about werewolves that are trying to protect their own kid from a family who's son was killed by a werewolf. They don't care who they kill. I recommend this book to people who like reading about werewolves, lost family, disappearances, and mysterious murders.
Reviewer: Carolina Reyna
Maggie Stiefvater
Scott Pilgrim #1: Precious Little Life
By Bryan Lee O'Malley
No AR
Scott Pilgrim is about a guy who's life is going good, great even. Until this girl comes into his life and turns it around. In the book an evil guy comes and challenges him to a fight. He has to win to get the girl of his dreams. Won't tell who won though--gonna have to read it yourself! If you like romantic twists and turn (with a little comedy) then I recommend this book to you!
Reviewer: Destany Ruiz
Scott Pilgrim
Hush Hush
By Becca Fitzpatrick
AR
RL 4.5
PTS 12.0
Hush Hush is about a dark angel that wants ti become human but has to kill a "nephil" which is hard to find. When he finds one, he has the chance to kill her, but he always hesitates. I recommend this book to a student that likes reading about dark angels and enjoys thrilling action!
Reviewer: Carolina Reyna
Becca Fitzpatrick
The Scorpio Races
By Maggie Stiefvater
AR
RL 5.5
PTS 17.0
A girl called Puck joins a race with man-eating horses! Every November there's the Scorpio Races. A boy named Sean wants the water horse (capaill uisce) he trains very much, but he can only have him if he wins the race. Puck is racing for the prize money, and for something else, very important. I recommend this book to people that enjoy friendship, races, or a little love.
Reviewer: Daisy Carreon
Maggie Stiefvater
Friday, September 13, 2013
Inkdeath
By Cornelia Funke
AR
RL 5.4
PTS 29.0
As Bluejay, Mo tries to keep the book of Immortality from Darius. The Adderhead kidnaps all the children from Ombra, asking for the Bluejay's life. If not, the children will be sent to slavery in the silver mines. Does Meggie still have feelings for Farid or Doria? What will happen to the children? Will they kill the Bluejay? I recommend this book to those who love fantasy, spells, surprises, and adventures.
Reviewer: Alexa Santana
Cornelia Funke
Primavera
By Mary Jane Beaufrand
AR
RL 4.7
PTS 9.0
In the book, Primavera, by Mary Jane Beaufrand, it tells about a girl named Flora who's parents don't pay much attention to her, only to her sister Domenica. Her father wants Flora to join the war because they betrayed the Medici family. Her partner for the war is a poor boy named Emilio. They live in Florence, Italy. During the war, Flora takes Dominica to a church. But she can't forget about Emilio. Could she be in love with a poor boy? Why don't her parents pay attention to her? You'll have to read the book to find out!
Reviewer: Alexa Santana
Who Could That Be At This Hour?
By Lemony Snicket
AR
RL 5.6
PTS 6.0
Thirteen-year-old Lemony Snicket goes with his chaperone to a city, Stain'd-By-The-Sea, to solve the mystery of the Bombinating Beast statue. Will he be able to find it in time? I'd recommend this book for people that enjoy mystery, humor, and. . . well. . . Lemony Snicket.
Reviewer: Sam Avalos
Lemony Snicket Library
The Thin Executioner
By Darren Shan
AR
RL 5.7
PTS 14.0
Jebel Rum is the runt of the family. All skin and bones! He goes on a perilous journey to gain power through the gods. He loses many things but gains a friend. He faces hard decisions and love in this amazing book. If you like a little horror mixed with romance and drama, this is the book for you!
Reviewer: Alex Rohlmeier
Darren Shan: Master of Horror
The Raven Boys
By Maggie Stiefvater
AR
RL 5.4
PTS 16.0
Blue was told that she will kill her one true love with a kiss. Gansey is investigating to find a tomb, but will need the help of his friends Roran, Adam, and mysterious Noah. Each of them faces a lot of problems. I recommend this book to people that like mystery and kind-of science.
Reviewer: Daisy Carreon
Maggie Stiefvater
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
By Dav Pilkey
AR
RL 4.3
PTS 1.0
Captain Underpants is about two kids who cause trouble every day. Their principal absolutely hates them and wants to turn them in, but he never has any proof. Until one big mistake. When they were caught on camera. He blackmails them and the two kids are miserable. Until they found a "hypo-ring" to hypnotize their principal. But things get out of hand and they accidentally turn him into Captain Underpants--and that's all I can tell you! If you like a book that has action, thrills, and laughs, then you will want to check out Captain Underpants.
Reviewer: Destany Ruiz
Dav Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Website O' Fun
The Mortal Instruments: City of Lost Souls
By Cassandra Clare
AR
RL 5.1
PTS 22.0
In the fifth installment of the book series The Mortal Instruments, City of Lost Souls was the best book, so far, in my opinion. The book starts off where the fourth book, City of Fallen Angels, left off: Jace being possessed by Lilith and now linked to Clary's real brother, Sebastian, is nowhere to be found. Not only is Clary the one who wants to find him, but also Isabelle, Alec, Maryse, the Clave, and the Silent Brothers. It takes Clary a while to come up with a brave and wild plan that involved her going with Jace and Sebastian and pretending to think their side was the right one. In the middle of the book, Clary knows that the Jace she is with now is not her Jace, but an empty one that didn't act like the original Jace that she loved so dearly. Then one miraculous night, Jace becomes the real Jace and leaves to get ready for the ritual Sebastian was planning for. Sebastian and Clary get into a fight while Jace was away and finally confesses to Clary "who he belonged to." Sebastian then later forces Clary to come with hime to the ritual so that he may call upon the Greater Demon, Lilith. In the end of the book, Clary is given Archangel Michael's sword, Glorious, so that she may stab Sebastian in the chest and severe the bond between Jace and him. Clary ends up stabbing Jace in the chest and they were both injected by the heavenly fire that was inside of Glorious. Jace's wound made him end up in the infirmary at the Institute. When Clary went to go see Jace in the infirmary, he tole her that he can burn people just by touching them because the heavenly fire was coursing all throughout his body. The cliffhanger that I despised was when Maryse went to go show the Silent Brothers the ripped off angel wings and a note from someone that said, "Erchomas. I'm coming." I suggest people read City of Lost Souls because it has action on every page, romance, fighting, angels and demons, good vs. evil, and detailed third-person description that makes it seem like you're watching a movie in your head.
Reviewer: Amariah Torres
Cassandra Clare
Friday, May 24, 2013
The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
AR
RL 5.3
PTS 15.0
Each year in District 12 and in other districts are chosen one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to go in the annual Hunger Games and fight to the death on live T.V. But only one can live. A sixteen year-old, Katniss Everdeen, and her partner, Peeta Mellark, are chosen to go to the Hunger Games. The games started, but can Katniss survive? I recommend this book to all the people who like books with action and romance.
Reviewer: Alexa Santana
Suzanne Collins
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
By Laini Taylor
AR
RL 5.8
PTS 16.0
Seventeen year-old Karou has been raised by chimera monsters. One day she meets an angel named Akiva from another world. Somehow the two of them share a special bond together. I would recommend this book for people that enjoy mythology and romance.
Reviewer: Sam Avalos
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Fault in Our Stars
By John Green
AR
RL 5.5
PTS 10.0
Hazel has always been the girl with a hard life. Fighting lung cancer for most of her life, she doesn't think of herself as particularly normal. Then, Augustus Waters comes into her life, making it better in every aspect. Life couldn't get any better, until the unexpected happens. I recommend this book to those who like drama and romance.
Reviewer: Bria Rodriguez
John Green
Incarceron
By Catherine Fisher
AR
RL 4.6
PTS 14.0
Finn has been imprisoned in Incarceron for as long as he can remember. That is before he finds a mysterious key and meets Claudia, the warden of Incarceron's daughter. Claudia is betrothed to the queen's son, and believes that Finn is the lost prince, Giles. With the help of Claudia, Finn goes on a dangerous quest to escape the awful prison. But remember, Incarceron is alive, and always watching! I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and mystery.
Reviewer: Bria Rodriguez
Catherine Fisher: Official Website
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
City of Glass
By Cassandra Clare
AR
RL 5.3
PTS 23.0
In book three of the "Mortal Instruments" series, Clary wants to save her mother's life, but she can't help her. Also, when she goes to the "City of Glass," her friend ends up in prison and things get complicated. You'll be stunned by this book! Be sure to read the first two in the series before picking up "City of Glass."
Reviewer: Daisy Carreon
Cassandra Clare
City of Ashes
By Cassandra Clare
AR
RL 5.0
PTS 18.0
In the second book of the "Mortal Instruments" series, Clary and her new friends are trying to investigate who is killing people called "downworlders." All this while Clary faces more problems in her life. If you like fantasy, you will like this series.
Reviewer: Daisy Carreon
Cassandra Clare
City of Bones
By Cassandra Clare
AR
RL 5.0
PTS 20.0
Clary didn't know about fairies, demons, or vampires. The she found out that she could see things other people can't. Clary meets a "shadow-hunter," or demon fighter, while she was at a party. Now Clary has to figure out why she has "The Sight." People who love reading about supernatural beings would like this series.
Reviewer: Daisy Carreon
Cassandra Clare
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
By James Patterson
AR
RL 4.6
PTS 11.0
Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel are experiments. They finally escaped with the help of a doctor called Jeb. Two years after, they have had to face countless "Erasers," wolf-human creatures. The gang are two percent bird (avian), and have wings. Follow their adventure. People who like sci-fi books and slightly romantic books should enjoy this series.
Reviewer: Katie Lathan
Maximum Ride: The Official James Patterson Website
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Beautiful Darkness
By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
AR
RL 4.4
PTS 19.0
This book is about a girl named Lena who goes on a heart-pounding adventure. Her uncle has just died, but something amazing is just around the corner. Will her boyfriend Ethan find her in time to save her from danger? Will she gain an enemy or a friend? Find out in this Beautiful Creatures novel! I recommend this book to people who have read the first book in the series, Beautiful Creatures.
Reviewer: Alex Rohlmeier
Beautiful Creatures Authors:
Beautiful Chaos
By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
AR
RL 4.2
PTS 18.0
This book is about a girl named Lena. Her boyfriend, Ethan, is having weird occurrences happen in his life. He is trying to fix the world, but a horrible sacrifice is needed. Will he choose to save his town, or go against the sacrifice? Find out in this thrilling Beautiful Creatures novel! I recommend this book to people who have read the first two books in this series, Beautiful Creatures and Beautiful Darkness.
Reviewer: Alex Rohlmeier
Beautiful Creatures Authors
Animals Welcome
By Peg Kehret
AR
RL 6.0
PTS 6.0
"Animals Welcome" is a book about a woman who lives in a forest and makes an animal sanctuary for cats that are stranded. She always tries to find homes for the animals. I recommend this book for students who love reading about animals.
Reviewer: Carolina Reyna
Peg Kehret
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