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

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