Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

By: Jeff Kinney

AR

RL 5.4

PTS 3.0 

             Greg's mom tells Greg that they are going on a road trip. This trip turns into a disaster because they get invaded by seagulls. Greg has problems with a family. Their van gets damaged and they loose their wallets and phones. Lastly, they win a baby pig. What a mess! I would recommend this book because it's just really hilarious, no joke!

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

http://www.wimpykid.com

The False Prince

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

AR

RL 5.1

PTS 12.0

               Carthya looses the entire royal family, starting with the young Prince Jarson (who was killed by pirates). Causing Master Conner, a wicked man,  to make a plan to take control of the entire kingdom. He chooses Tobias, Roden, Latamer, and Sage who all have tricks up their sleeves. Conner trains these boys for two weeks, to make them a replica of Prince Jarson. Conner will only choose one boy to be his puppet, his false prince. I recommend this book to people who like action, suspense, and love a twist ending! Also, this book is perfect for you if you love being on the edge of your seat and competitions with unfair players.

Reviewer: Miriam Guerra

 http://www.jennielsen.com

Bluefish

By Pat Shmatz

AR

RL 4.0

PTS 6.0

            Bluefish is a story of a boy named Travis who doesn't want to try or talk much, until he meets Velveeta(Vida), who is the complete opposite. As she tries to get to know him, he tries to hide that he's a bluefish. They both have secrets and try to hide them, but they both want to know more. As months pass they get closer and reveal some secrets to each other. I recommend this book to those who like realistic fiction books

Reviewer: Camila Esparza

http://www.patschmatz.com/index.html

              

The Geography of You and Me

By Jennifer E. Smith

AR

RL 6.3

PTS 11.0

               The Geography of You and Me is about the relationship between teenagers Lucy and Owen, after they meet inside an elevator in New York. The brief time that they spend together leaves a mark. As they move apart from each other, the only thing that keeps them together are postcards. Will they be able to reunite despite their distance? I would recommend this book to people who are interested in love stories and romance novels. 

Reviewer: Leneth Orozco

http://www.jenniferesmith.com

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

By Jeff Kinney

AR

RL 5.5

PTS 3.0

     Greg and Rowely stop being friends because they get into a fist fight.  Greg tries to find a new best friend.  But to Greg, it's impossible! Will Greg find a new best friend? Or will his old friend forgive him?  I would recommend this book because it's funny and stressful and about friendship.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

http://www.wimpykid.com

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

By Jeff Kinney

AR

RL 5.8

AR 3.0

     Greg goes to school. When he gets home, he does his homework and then does other things.  Greg was watching T.V. and the news reporter said there will be snow, and a lot!  I would recommend this book because it's funny and suspenseful and even about survival!

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

http://www.wimpykid.com

The 5th Wave

By Rick Yancey

AR

RL 4.6

PTS 17.0

     After the 4th Wave Cassie knows one rule only: "Trust No One."  Cassie thought that staying alone is the best way to survive since the "Others" came.  Yet the 5th Wave is coming.  Cassie couldn't find her brother and she doesn't know what the 5th Wave will be.  Then she meets handsome, charming Evan Walker, who took care of her for weeks after she was injured.  Evan could be the only one who can help her rescue her brother, but then Cassie would have to trust him.  There's just one thing that he's not telling her. . . but, why?  I would recommend this book to people who like sic-fi and romance.  The book is divided into eight parts.  It still has chapters, but it's written differently.  You might think you know what they're going to do or say, but you don't!  It will surprise you on how well written this plot is--you will not want to put it down and you'll want to finish this book TODAY!!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

The 5th Wave is Coming

Stick Dog

By Tom Watson

AR

RL 4.5

PTS 2.0

     Stick Dog and his friends are trying to get hamburgers, which the humans have.  Stick Dog and his friends try many plans to get the hamburgers.  Eventually the family saw what they were doing so they gave them free hamburgers to eat.  This is a very funny book.  It is sometimes mysterious.  Other times it's really surprising.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

Stick Dog Site

Big Nate Strikes Again

   By Lincoln Pierce

AR

RL 3.0

PTS 2.0

     Nate and his friends are heading to school.  When they arrive at Mrs. Godfrey's social studies she said they would be having a project on a famous person and work with a partner.  Nate got to be partners with his arch-enemy, Gina.  What a nightmare!  I would recommend this book because it is funny, suspenseful, surprising, and shocking.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

Big Nate Official Site

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

                                                                      By Jeff Kinney
AR
RL 5.5
PTS 3.0

     Greg has lost his best friend, Rowley, ever since a girl came into the picture.  Greg is on a mission to find a new best friend.  A "Magic 8 Ball" will help him decide onwhatever friend is right for him.  Will Greg ever find a friend?  REad to find out!  I would recommend this book because it is full of laughter and chance, and even sorrow.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Official Site

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

By Jeff Kinney

AR

RL 5.6

PTS 3.0

     Greg tries to find someone to go to the school dance.  Eventually he finds a girl named Abigail.  Greg goes with Abigail and his friend Rowley. They do stuff at the dance and then Greg and Abigial dance! I would recommend this book because it is hilarious.  You would never be bored reading it again and again.  

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Official Site 

Amber Brown is Not a Crayon

By Paula Danziger

AR

RL 3.7

PTS 1.0

     This is a story about a girl named Amber who had a hard time.  Amber and Justin were friends since preschool. Justin and his mom needed to sell their house so that they could live in Alabama with Justin's dad.  One day the sign that said "For Sale" in front of their house had a sticker that said "SOLD." Everyone was super sad that day.  I would recommend this book for people who have had friends that had to move away.  It would also be good for people who have had arguments with their friends and then forgave each other.

Reviewer: Angeles Nunez

Legend

By Marie Lu

AR

RL 4.8

PTS 11.0

     Day is a very well-known teen-aged criminal.  Although he never killed anyone, the government still wants him.  June is a teenage prodigy.  She is the only one to get a perfect score on her trial of 1500.  After her brother was supposed to be killed by Day, it is her mission to track Day down.  Day is struggling to keep himself together because his little brother is sick.  Most people believe Day is dead.  Only one person knows he's alive.  When Day and June meet, they do not know what's heading their way!  I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy action and romance.  Also, in each chapter you read from a different characters point-of-view--this might be a little confusing at first, but you will get it!  This book is similar to the book, "The Testing."  You can not imagine how Day and June meet!!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

Legend by Marie Lu

Independent Study

By Joelle Charbonneau

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 14.0

     Thanks to the government-issued memory wipe for the brutal "Testing," Cia is very eager to start on her studies at the University.  With her fellow champions (including her boyfriend, Tomas) they first took a written test to see which studies they will get in.  Tomas wanted to get in to Biological Engineering, which he got.  Cia wanted Mechanical Engineering, but got Government (her very last study choice). She thought that the Testing was over, but it is just starting!!!. . . I would recommend this to people who liked the Hunger Games Trilogy, as it is very much like it.  You always want to read every single page, as the experts say, "It's a page turner!!"  You will uncover secrets, including that someone special to Cia will. . . 

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

Joelle Charbonneau

Story of a Girl

By Sara Zarr

AR

RL 4.5

PTS 6.0

     Story of a Girl is the story of Deanna.  This book takes you into the distressing life of Deanna Lambert.  She is forced to spend her days being judged for a mistake she made when she was thirteen.  Now she must focus on her present and not be distracted by the past that comes to haunt her.  This book is for the ones who like learning about people's issues and like putting themselves in their shoes.

Reviewer: Leneth Orozco

Sara Zarr

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets

By Teens Famous and Obscure

No AR

     This book has many short stories--each one only 6-words! Some are about how people lost friends and family.  Some tell about what is going on in the persons' lives, or if they had a bad day.  If you choose to read this book for fun, just know that it does not have an AR quiz.

Reviewer: Angeles Nunez

The Name of the Star: Shades of London Book I

By Maureen Johnson

AR

RL 4.9

PTS 14.0

Teenager, Rory Deveaux, arrives in London to go to a boarding school.  As she lands in London, brutal murders begin, each murder mimicking Jack-the-Ripper.  When Rory goes to a crime scene, she encounters a creepy man who begins to stalk her.  She believes he is the Ripper and she is his new victim.  I recommend this book to people who like books about the supernatural, murder, and mystery.  Also to people who like London, boarding schools, and a little bit of romance and humor.

Reviewer: America Guzman

Maureen Johnson

http://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/index1.html

The Testing

By Joelle Charbonneau

AR

RL 5.6

PTS 15.0

Cia Vale is honored to be selected as a testing candidate.  The night that Cia was ready to leave for the testing, her father told her to "trust NO ONE."  Cia trusts her childhood friend, Tomas, who doesn't care about passing the grueling and deadly test.  Tomas cares about Cia more than that.  Cia thought she knew everything about the testing, but that's about to change. . . I would recommend this book to people who like The Hunger Games trilogy.  It has action, romance, and the "being selected" vibe to it.  Also, in each test, people may die! If you like romance and action, you will love this book!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

Joelle Charbonneau

http://www.joellecharbonneau.com

Ocean of Blood

By Darren Shan

AR

RL 6.1

PTS 7.0

Larten finds himself depressed from time to time.  He has traveled the world, gambled, and tried every human pleasure imaginable.  Then he is given the choice to train with a vampire leader.  Will he accept the offer, or just continue being depressed?  In my opinion, this is an impressive story, full of vampires, half-vampires (vampaneze), and even a cannibal.  The author, Darren Shan, really drives the reader nuts--always ending his book, "To be continued. . . "

Reviewer: Alberto Delgado

Darren Shan: Master of Horror

http://www.darrenshan.com

Wonder

By R.J. Palacio

AR

RL 4.8

PTS 11.0

     Wonder, by R.J. Palacio is a story about a young boy named August who was born with a facial deformity.  His countless surgeries have kept him from going to public school. Now his parents think that August is ready to enter a mainstream school and face whatever difficulties he may face.  I recommend this book to those realistic fiction lovers, and if you're in to learning about what others have to go through when they have a personal struggle.

Reviewer: Leneth Orozco

R.J. Palacio

Days of Blood and Starlight

By Laini Taylor

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 19.0

     Karou is living in the land of chimaera with her adopted father Brimstone and she is still blaming Akiva for everything that's happened to her.  When a kiva is summoned by the council to kill the emperor, how will everything change for Karou?  I would recommend this book for people who are into YA fiction or romance.

Reviewer: Sam Avalos

Laini Taylor's Blog

http://www.lainitaylor.com

Evil Genius

By Catherine Jinks

AR

RL: 4.9

PTS: 21.0

     Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks is an absolutely amazing book.  A boy named Cadel has an insanely high I.Q. and is able to destroy minds, plans, and institutes, with his mind! The catch is his father might not be his father and his adoptive father may be hived.  Is his whole life a lie?  I definitely recommend this book if you love suspense, action, and mystery.

Reviewer: Brandon Nebres *Special Guest Star*

Catherine Jinks:

http://catherinejinks.com