Looking for Alaska

By John Green

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 11.0

              Miles Halter has just entered boarding school with no idea about his future. There he meets his roommate "The Colonel," Takumi and the beautiful Alaska. Together they learn new things, ask questions, and explore. Soon enough, Miles falls in love with Alaska. He wants to spend time with her, to get to know her. Looking for Alaska is an exciting novel that is not to be missed! I would recommend this book to students with a craving for exciting and emotional stories. 

Reviewer: Lenny Orozco

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The Fault in Our Stars

By John Green

AR

RL 5.5 

PTS 10.0

              Hazel Grace Lancaster was diagnosed at age 12 with advanced thyroid cancer. Now Hazel is 16 and her parents are forcing her to attend a cancer support group. Still sick from cancer, Hazel is healing, and one day she meets Augustus Waters in the support group. Handsome and generous, Augustus Waters was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. As they meet, Hazel falls in love with 17 year old Augustus. I would recommend this book to people who love romance! This book has also been turned into a movie. You will really like this book if you like realistic fiction, as this book is very similar to a real life story. There are a lot of things that will make you cry in this book. You will be so sad towards the end of the book, . . . . . . . will die!!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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