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

Leviathan

By Scott Westerfeld
AR 5.3

     Does World War I interest you?  If it does, then this story will greatly intrigue you with its twist—Germany, Austria, and Hungary, a.k.a.  the “Clankers, “ use epic machines.  Britain, France,  and Russia, the “Darwinists” create entirely new species.  The two are at war, yet and Austrian prince, Alek, and a British pilot, Daryn, somehow meet.  Who will win?  Will Alek and Deryn remain friends? Pick up the book, and find out!  I recommend this book because it’s a mix between historical fiction and fantasy.  It adds a creative twist that really makes WWI even more intriguing.

Scott Westerfeld

http://scottwesterfeld.com

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Matched

By Ally Condie
AR 4.8

     This book is about a girl who gets matched (romantically) to her best friend!  She falls in love with another boy and tragedy strikes.  Will this problem result in an epic ending? Read to find out!  I would recommend this book for romance lovers.

Ally Condie

http://www.allysoncondie.com

Reviewer: Alex Rohlmeier

The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins

     Do you think your life is hard? If so, try Katniss Everdeen's.  Her father was killed in an explosion, she became the head of the house at age eleven, she walks the streets of poverty filled District 12 and hunts illegally in the woods.  When Reaping Day comes, however, she must use her survival skills to the max as she volunteers for the Hunger Games to save her sister.  She is forced into a twenty-four person death match for the amusement of their rulers, the Capitol.  While inside the games, she struggles with feelings of hopelessness, love, bleakness, and most importantly, thoughts of survival.

Suzanne Collins

http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/

Reviewer: Jared Foster

Cathcing Fire

By Suzanne Collins

 

     A handful of poison berries.  Some flowers.  The only tools Katniss Everdeen needs to undermine the Capitol's authority.  A visit from the Capitol's leader confirms her suspicion--she was the spark that set the abused district citizens on fire.  Can she settle the rebels before she is punished?  Can she reverse all damage done to the integrity of the Capitol?  And most importantly, can she forget her nightmares and lead a happy life?

Suzanne Collins

http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/

Reviewer: Jared Foster