Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

In this book, a girl named Annabel has a troubled sister, all of her friends abandoned her and she thinks there couldn't be anything happy in her life until she meets music obsessed Owen...will her save her f rom herself. The book was really depressing but a great ending.Most teenagers will enjoy the book.

Miranda A.

Artemis Fowl: the Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer

This book is about a fourteen year old child prodigy named Artemis Fowl. In this book, he helps his fairy friends save the eighth fairy people, the demons and bring them back to our dimension, for the first time in ten thousand years. Have you ever believed in fairies? Beings that live below us? Well, in the world of Artemis Fowl, both of those beliefs are true. In Artemis Fowl: the Lost Colony, Fourteen year old child prodigy Artemis Fowl has to help his long time fairy friends bring the eighth fairy people back into are dimension and time.

Arthur D.

The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian

This book is about a boy named Josh that is your basic wiz kid. His mother is dead, and he lives with his step father. One day Josh creates a web blog under the fake identity of Larry. The site immediately sky rockets and everybody has the same question. Who is Larry?This book was definately one of my favorites. The author made it funny, but in a clever way using little foot notes. Its a perfect book for any middle school reader, and the plot isnt too complicated. In my opinion, The Gospel According to Larry is a great read!

Sam B.

Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

It's about a girl named, Ginny who has recieved a letter from her dead aunt. As she keeps gettting them, they lead her to London on many adventures. Once she's there she learns rhing that she has never known. This is a great book for Silver Lake Middle School to read. Its an adventure, where sh ereconnects with her aunt. It's an awesome book that connects with the readers.

Emily R.

What if.. Everyone knew your name By Liz Ruckdeschel and Sara James

Well this 15 year old girl is going to her first public school in her new town she moved to in New Jerse. You'll find out what chioces she makes with friends, grades, and love. Are you looking for a good book to read? Well this book is right for you! This book have chioces to make and see how Hayley deals with her first year at a public hight school at Hillsalle High. I bet if you picked up with book... i guarentee you wont want to put in down.

Lyndsey S.

Eighth Grade Bites (Chronicles of Vladimir Tod) by Heather Brewer

Vladimir Tod is a normal eighth grade boy, balancing friends, crushes, homework, eighth grade, teachers mysteriously disapearing, and a pack of evil vampires out to kill him? Not to metion hes a vampire himself. Vlad must keep his secret of being a vampire, but thats hard when you think your substitute teacher is after you. To find out what happends to Vlad, check this book out!This book is an amazing choice to to read. Youll never get bored,or put it down. All the romance, action, and suspence make this book a GREAT read. Oh, and plus, its full of vampires. =)

Ali D.

The Secret circle The Initation and the Captive part 1 by L.J.Smith

In this story a girl named Cassie is told that her family needs to move in with there grandmother that they never meet.A new girl in New Salem High. There Cassie is swept into the cicle , a group of newage witches, the only protectors of this town from the evil forces.After, being initated into the Circle a dark force is set loose onto the unexpecting town . Is one of the Circles members using there powers for evil read to fond out. This book is great! It grips you from the very first page. If you like books that keep you on the edge of your seat and you never know whats going to happen next. Then, this is the book for you!

Tommianne R.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twightlite is a book about a girl named Bella who moves to forks, to live with her father. While Bella is living in Forks she meets new friends in her highschool, and other nearby towns. Bella meets a boy named Edward who she will later find a lot more about than any of her other friends, not what she expected.This book is wonderfull for other Silver Lake Middle School students to read because it is a book that you won't want to put down. It is an easy read that not only keeps your attention, but will keep you guessing till the end. If you like suspensfull, supernatural stories, this will be perfect for you.

Jillian C.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

This book is about a girl named Bella Swan who moves to Forks, Washington with her dad, Charlie. But at school she sees this boy and his family, the Cullens, who don't look anything like humans do. They have cold skin and are very plae. Edward and Bella start becoming closer. Read the book to find out the rest!This book is a great choice for other students to read because it has a lot of super-natural stuff. It also shows you a lot about life and how you have to give other people a chance even if they don't act or look like you. When you start reading this book you wont want to put it down because its so interesting!

Makenzie M.

May Bird Warrior Princess by Jodi Lynn Anderson

In the first book May stumbled into the world of the dead, in the second book she found her way home again. But what's happened to everyone else?After three years May starts getting myterious phone calls from a familliar voice. Then she finds her way to the Ever After, but HOW did she get there and what happened to everyone?(read the fist and second books before you readthis one!)

Alanna C.

Backwater by Joan Bauer

Ivy was anything but normal to people around her, including her family. An aspiring historian, she learns that you have to follow your dreams despite other people's opinions. She was always compared to her aunt Josephine who is "stuck in the backwater". Will Ivy find her aunt and maybe, truley, find out her family's past? Backwater is a great read for all students. The reading level is pefect for teens. I guarantee that if you like fiction, independent people, and mystery, you will love this book. Here is a taste of this great story. "My face and head were sweating despite the cold. My breath came in quick gasps... My pack felt like it was five hundred pounds...Mountain Mama leaped over to a flat ledgless mountain. And the knowledge that I was on the ledge alone caused me to absolutelt freeze."

Melissa T.

Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

The United States is at war, and sixteen-year-old Ned Begay wants to join in. That's especially when he hears that Navajos are being recruited by the marines. After graduating top in his class, he suddenly finds himself involved in a top-secret task. He has become a code talker. Now he must pull his way through the war, sending messages back and forth in Japan.If you like reading exciting and adventurous war books, this is the book for you. Every page you read has something eye-popping that makes you want to read on. In this book, you view through the eyes of of a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy making his way through the war. Join Ned Begay as his life in the Pacific-from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima-where this experience has changed his life forever.

Maria W.

Artemis Fowl By: Eoin Colfer

Artems Fowl is a boy genious, a prodigy. He is only 13 years old, and he's already smarter than most other adults. But his geniousness doesn't go to waste. His dad is missing, and he needs money to make a search to find him. So, and here comes the genious part, he finds another group of people called fairies that live underground. One of them wanders out of the ground and he captires it. What happens next? Read on to find out.I think that Silver Lake Middle School students should read this book for many reasons> One, even though Artemis is special, he still suffers from the same teenager problems that most other teens suffer from. Second, this book is a series, so if people like it, they can read five more. Finally, it teaches many lessons, mostly greed versus friendship.

Theo B.

The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle

King Arthur and his knights go through countless adventures. Discovering swords and castles. He also travels to distant lands and battles many enimies. There are also stories about Merlin and all the things he did for King Arthur.This book would be great for students to read. It is interesting and isn't a realy quick read. You will be caught in the book each time you read it. It has alot of good vocab to learn from. This, is a good book!

Ian M.

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

This book is about a group of Irish terorists that attack the Prince of Whales. Jack Ryan gets in the way of the attack and the terorists are out for revenge on him and his family.Patriot games is very suspenseful. Also, is is a very difficult read and would present a challenge to anyone who reads it. The book uses difficult words and has themes from the 1980s.

Brian S.

Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary HIggins Clark

The book is about the Frawley family. The fanily moves into an old beat up house and are planning to fix it up. Though the house is old it is a very nice neighborhood. The parent decide to go out one night and while the babysitter is on the phone the children are kidnapped!This book is so interesting and it never really has a dull moment. If you like mysteries then you will love this true story. You'l never guess who the kidnapper turns put to be!

Hannah D.

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

In the book Just Listen Annabel Greene loses her two best friends. she now has no friends, many problems are happening in her hosue. Suddenly she meets a guy. Will this benifit Annabel? Just Listen is a funny,realistic, and touching story. Sarah Dessen is a great author you'll love her.why dosen't Annabel have any friends? What's going on at home? Who is this guy? You're just going to have to read the book to find out! ENJOY!!

Jessica R.

Maximum Ride Final Warning by james Patterson

Max and her friends go to the arctic to try to stop global warming. They dont get a lot of studying done befor they get captured by a new enimy. this is a great book because its the last of the series. Maxs enimies have new tecnology like there new enimy Gozen. I diddnt want to put the book down.

Christopher E.

Live Bait By: Francine Pascal

Gaia Moore has always had trust promblems. But when she goes into the FBI her and her roommate become really close. When her roommate goes missing she is the one out there looking. If you want to know if she finds her read this book.This book had so much suspense! I couldn't put it down. If you like mysteries this is the book for you!

Alexandra K.

Live Bait By: Francine Pascal

Gaia Moore has always had trust promblems. But when she goes into the FBI her and her roommate become really close. When her roommate goes missing she is the one out there looking. If you want to know if she finds her read this book.This book had so much suspense! I couldn't put it down. If you like mysteries this is the book for you!

Alexandra K.

"The lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

's About a boy who is half god half human or in other words a demi-god. He goes to a school to learn and control his abilities. But strange monster attacks surprise him when he relizes he wasn't supposed to be alive.If you like action, mystery, and a little suspense then this is the book for you. This book has some good humor and great action. You will really enjoy this book.

Mackenzie S.

From the Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil.E.Frankweiler By: E.L Konigsburg

In New york City was one little girl who was sick and tired of being judged by what her brothers do. Claudia was sick and tired of it. So she desided to run-away. But she wasent going to run-away just anywhere she was running somewhere. Claudia has a little brother, Jamie, and she was going to bring him on her journey. Where will they run to? How will they do it? will they get caught? So many questions will pop in your head and leave you wondering.This book would be perfect for Your Summer, Your Book. It has cliff hangers and times where are and literaly falling of your seat. just seeing what will happen next. If you like Thrilling Books then this one is your pick!

Brendan E.

Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K Rowling

This book has a boy named Harry who's parents died from an evil "man" and has to live with his Uncle Vernon, his Aunt Petunia, and last but least Dudly dursley who is the most spoiled rotten boy in the world, they are all evil people.Then Harry finds out he is a wizard by a gamekeeper named Hagrid of Hogwarts a wizard school that Harry decides to go to.This book is AMAZING!It has action is every chapter, and you never know what happens next.You'll never be able to put the book down, and you'll never get bored because Harry is good natured and with his luck it's always a test!


Abigail C.

Bratfest at Tiffanys

this book is a bout girls that have a party and all talk about each other. :(i think it is a great book because can get over all the drama in there lives and reqd about other girls drama :)


victoria t.

Lush by Natasha Friend.

A girl whose dad is an alcoholic. This book talks about how the main character deals with her fathers alcohol addiction. It talks about how she makes sure her friends don't know about her dads addiction, and how she tries to keep her family safe from her dad.I think this book is great for the SLRMS students to read because this book can relate to some people. This book knows what some kids have to go through. Its a sad, yet very interesting book, that i personally, never wanted to put down!

Carly C.

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

This cut storytale is about a normal girl who is living a hectic high school life when she finds out that she is a princess. Reada this story tale to find out Mia handles this if she does at all?!This book was an outgoing book that has a fast pace and can teach you a very good lesson. i recommend this book to any teenage girl who is looking for a nice fast read.

Carrie D.

City of Ember by Jeanne Dyprau

In the book, City of Ember, two kids named Doon and Linda graduate from school, and start their jobs. Now, the clock is ticking and the two kids have to escape the underground city called Ember before the lights go out forever!This is a good choice because whoever reads it will not want to stop. It also gives them information that was not in the movie.

Owen G.

high heat

who goes through a tough time as a kid? his father commits sucide because he is a criminal annd didnt want his family to find out. shane trys to continute his sports and his school work as well as the rest of his life.come and read this fantastic book about a kid named shane who is an excellent pitcher for his high school team and his father commited sucide after he left his sone game.experience this kid who lost his Dad.

joseph n.

Peak by Roland Smith

This book is about a boy named Peak that climbs a mountain. When he is climbing his dad is on the other side of the mountain and they are going to meet each other. if Peak makes it to the top of the mountain he will be the youngest person to ever.Are you looking for a new book? This book is great. It is good for teenagers because it is about a boy that is a teenager.

Mike T.

"A-List" by Zoey Dean

The book I want to reccomend is the "A-List" by Zoey Dean. It's about a girl named Anna who moves to California with her dad to have fun, meet new people, and to try to be different then her normal, routine life. On her first day there she meets a boy, three girls, and learns that in California you can't always think and somtetimes you have to just let go of your worrys. I think you should read this book becuase it's a really good book. It teaches you that you "only live once and you don't have to look before you leap." If you like drama books then you'd like this book too. I reccomend it for new seventh graders because it talks about new friends and new expierences just like they're haveing when they come to Silver Lake.

Danielle F.

Just Another Day in my Insanly Real Life by Barbra Dee

this book is about a girl who's dad left them when she was 12. Then her mom decided to go back to work adn now Cassie has to make dinner, watch her brother Jackson,and keep up her school work.Want to know about a good book? Well Just Another Day in my Insanly Real Life is a good book because it teaches you about responsabilty, is funny, and always has a new problem in it. Also, at the end of a chapter it keeps you hanging so you always wanna keep reading to learn more!

Emma C.

Clique by Lisa Harrison

This book was about a girl named claire whos family moved into massie Block's guesthouse. claire was trying so hard to fit in and make friends but then she realized all you have to do to become friends wiht massie is dress well, and act cool.this book is a great start to the Clique series and i enjoyed it a ton! i think gilrs that are having friend problems should pick this book up and get ready for some great advice! also, get ready for some very exciting news and life lessons in this book.

Kaitlin K.

Lush by Natasha Friend

Samantha, a thirteen year old girl has a tought life. On top of Sam's unpleasent life her father is an alcoholic. All Sam wants is her family to stay together, but when she realizes her dad is just getting worse she thinks her and her little brother and mom are better off withought him. To try to get advice Sam begins to write notes to a girl in the library every day for help. Read Lush and find out if Sam can keep her family together or if they're better off without him. Lush is a good book for Silver Lake Middle School students because it is an exciting, and suspenseful book. If you like books that you don't want to stop reading then this would be an excelent choice. All Samantha wants is to help her family and when you read Lush you'll find out exactly how she does.

Nicole B.

Red Zone by Mike Lupica

This is about a football owner that is going through drama by girls, team mates, and players. Nevermind Dick Miles, the other half of the team owner.This book is exciting and there is always a twist and turn that makes you think different things. It is interesting also to read about a fictional football team that goes through so much by the end of the season. Also this book is written by the great Mike Lupica.

Mark J.

Artemis Fowl by Eion Colfer

this book so far was about him trying to get this book that was in all different languages.This book is a good book for middle schoolers because thier is alot of action and Mystery.

Michael L.

Maximum Ride: The Final Warning by James Paterson

The book is the fourth in the series. Max and her flock are asked to help with geogical studies in Antartica. They end up getting capture by a 'mad' scientist.The book is exciting and scary at the same time! A rollercoaster of emotion. Sarcasm that is absolutely hilarious. This book is the best in the series. You wont leave without a smile or fright on your face. Must read!

Zack N.

Bratfest at Tiffany's by Lisi Harrison

the book i reccomend is Bratfest at Tiffany's. it is a book about 5 girls who make an oath who go on a boyfast. it is a challenge for some if the girls to keep their promises. if they brake the rules then they brake the rules then they will get kicked out of the NPC forever!

katelyn g.

A Child Called It by Dave Pezler

A book I recomend to Silver Lake Middle School is A Child Called It. THe book is by Dave Pezler. The book is about a mother who abuses her child. She only abuses one out of the four children. The book is really excelent because it makes you apreciate what you have.

Liza M.

Summer Ball by Mike Lupica

This book is aqbout Danny, a 12 year old boy, who isn't very tall, but is very good at basketball. He goes to a well-known basketball camp in Maineand gets in a little trouble with the bully at camp. Then, he meets a kid that didn't like him at all, but then they become great friends.This book is good for anyone really. You'd think it would be for only basketball players, but I don't play basketball and I loved it.

Ryan H.

I can't believe I have to do this By Jan Alford

It's about a kid thats 13 and got a journal for his birthday. He ends up in a lot of wild adventures. He's only 13 and almost went to jail for underage drinking. It is very interesting you'll never want to put the book down. Kids who enjoy realistic fiction this is the book for you.

Daniel N.

Fallen Angels by Dean Myers

This is a story about a vietnam soilder named John.He just got to veitnam and was told he was going to Valley Forge the base were all the action is. him and his company are sent on patrols every day.are you into intense action?well if you are then this book is the book for you.you will find intresting and disturbing facts of the veitnam war.so read this book and see for your self if John survives the grusome bone chilling vietnam war. rent it today at the schools library.

Stephen M.

The Clique

This book is about five girls who have everything!! Style, popularity, money, are evtremly beauful, and more. the one thing that they donot have are boys, and in there school if you have a boy friend that will make you number one in this school. Scince thay already have the buaety and they have popularity they should make them number one in the school!! This book one of the most intresting book that you will probubly read for a while. and what makes that even better is that there is a whole scearies. its is great because the fun and excitment and could realy happen to you in real life.

Kaitlin S.

Drive by Larry Bird with Bob Ryan

This book is about Larry Bird's life. It is about how he got to the NBA. Also how he got scouts to watch him play basketball. You also find out some interesting facts about Larry.It is a great choice for a book to read because, it teached you about teamwork. Also how working hard can result in a positive way. Last but not least, it shows you how to set goals for yourself.

Eric H.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

This book is about a girl named Bella Swan, and she was staying with her dad for the school year because her mom and her boyfriend were traveling. When she was there she met alot of people, but can those people be bad? Read it and you'll find out.I think that Twilight is a good choice for Silver Lake Middle School students because you never know what is going to happen. It is so intese thats it gave my chills up my spine.

Jenna B.

"Lock and Key" by Sarah Dessen

Ruby's abusive mother mysteriously vanishes one morning forcing Ruby to live on her own for a number of weeks. Ruby thought it was great until someone found out and reported her to the police. Before she knew it she was living with her sister, Cora, and her husband, Jamie, who she had never met before. Jamie was very welcoming to Ruby, but her sister was not. Ruby still held a grudge with her for leaving for collage and never keeping intouch. They used to be so close that Cora would protect Ruby from their abusive mother. Now Ruby has to enter a new life style with a new school, family, friends, and job. Ruby is trying to figure out the meaning of family while listing to the popular boy next door who seems to really understand her. They help eachother with their family troubles.I loved this book! Any Sarah Dessen book is sure to be a thrill and not disappointing. You can really relate all of the characters to your own life even if you are completely different from them.

Amanda W.

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver

This book is about a boy around 13 years old who has to save the forest from a demon bear. Torak must reach the Mountain of the World Spirit before the bear kills everything in the forest. A young wolf finds him on the journey and befriends Torak. Now they both must destroy the bear before the forest is doomed.This book is a great pick for students in Silver Lake Middle School to read because it has a lot of thrilling action and adventure to excite the reader. And the author, Michelle Paver, does a great job of pulling you into the book, as if you were there. If you like action and adventure, then this book is perfect for you.

Dana N.

The Mistmantle Chronicals: Urchin of the Riding Stars by M I McAllister

ON the island of mistmantle where many animals live in peace a prince is murdered. The question is who killed him. Urchin, a young squirrel, is about to beghin his training as a page for Captain Crispin. When Crispin is sent away what will Urchin do now? Will he solve the murder? Maybe he will because he's Urchin of the Riding Stars.This book is a good read for anyone who likes action, adventure, and mystery. If you like some of those or all of those then maybe this should be the next book you should pick up. It keeps you guessing till the end. M I McAllister did a wonderful job writting this book. This book is well worth taking the time to read. If you don't think you'll like it don't pick it up, but I strongly recommend it.

Lucas M.

Stop in the Name of Pants by Louise Rennison

Georgia is back again in the ninth book of the Georgia Nicolson Series. Georgia Nicolson is a normal teenager growing up in England. Well, normal apart from having three quasi- boyfriends. Good thing she has the ace Gang to keep her sane. However, when Robbie moves to Kiwi-a-go-go land, Georgia is left with two possible boyfriends: Dave the laugh and Masimo the Italian "Luurve God". In the end, she has to chose one guy. Read this funny, entertaining book to find out who she chooses.

Samantha D.

Born to Rock; Gordan Korman

Leo, an 18 year old hardcore republican, has it all going for him, good grades, and even a Harvard Scholarship, that is, until he finds himself defending the least likely of people. The reason for this defending is because his biological father is McMurphy, the king of punk (A.K.A. King Maggot), and Leo released this rebellious side of him out. Ruined and humiliated, he takes a job with McMurphy and his punk rock band, Purge, as a roadie. As the summer goes on, Leo and McMurphy learn things sbout hthenselves that they never knew before the summer even began. I recommend this book because many unexpected things happen at peculiar times of the story. Overall, Born to Rock is a solid, good book that you will have to keep reading because you cannot put the book down. As you read on, the point is evident, "This book is too good to stop reading."

Matt J.

Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements

Bobby Phillips was your average, shy high schooler who thought he was invisible among his peers. However, he didn't really know what being invisible was like until one morning. He woke up and got ready for school, only to find nothing in the mirror! With no reasonable explanation available, Bobby turned invisible! Without having the privilege to hang out with friends anymore, Bobby meets a sweet blind girl named Alicia. He can't help but to gain trust in her. Meanwhile, people start to wonder where Bobby went and this puts his family in jeapordy with the state. Will Bobby ever turn back to being a normal boy, or stay invisible for the rest of his life?I find this book very imaginitive and creative. Things Not Seen is not like many other books. By that I mean that it is not a book about a regular old day like the Clique Series, but it's not like the Eldest or Harry Potter type of fantasy book. This book is a fun adventure and has some lessons waiting to be learned along the way.

Jamie A.

Frostbite by Richelle Mead

Rose Hathaway is caught up once again in an adventure with her best friend Lissa in this second Vampire Academy series installment. Lissa herself is a Moroi vampire, the good and mortal kind, with Rose as her dhampir (half vampire) guardian in training. Rose and Lissa face difficulties with Strigoi (bad, immortal vampires) attacks, and travel with their school for a St. Vlad’s Holiday ski trip. Whil there, the girls face more problems than just dangerous vampires; they face problems with love. Rose crushes on her tutor Dimitri, while is adored by her friend Mason. And though she is happy for Lissa and her boyfriend, Christian, she can’t help hating his jerk-ish attitude. But when three students run away to face off Strigoi themselves, Rose finds herself partnering off with someone she’d least expect.This book is the thrilling second installment to the already exciting Vampire Academy series! It combines action and adventure with the Strigoi, with love and jealousy of male classmates, friends, or tutors. They mystery and action in it will keep you on your toes. Not only will you not be able to put this down, but you’ll find yourself craving for more instantly. Will anything happen with Rose and Dimitri, or Rose and Mason? Are the Strigoi going to attack St. Vladimir’s Academy? Will Rose and Lissa remain friends? These all are questions you’ll find yourself asking while reading this captivating story. You’ll discover these answers while indulged in reading, so read it to find out!

Kimberly W.

The New Policeman By: Kate Thompson

This book is about a little village in Ireland called Kinvara. There never seems to be enough time. When the main character's, J.J, mother asks for more time on her birthday, he journeys off to find it. J.J finds himself in a whole other world where people never grow old. Unfortunately, he is not sure how to get the time fro his mother. Read this book and the question will be answeed along with the secret of the new policeman!This book is a great high paced thriller to read. It even has a song at the end of each chapter. The New Policeman has won many awards including The Guardian Children's Book Prize. Also, it is a winner of The Whitebread Children's Book Award and Dublin Airport Authority Children's Book of the Year Award for 2005! Thsi book was even given, in rating, a 4.5 out of 5!

Emily H.

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

In this book Bella has a daughter that is half human, half vampire. The Volturi wants to destroy the child bacause they believe she is harmful. Young vampires are usually wild but since Renesmee, Bella's daughter, is only half vampire, she is very different. renesmee isn't harmful at all, but the Voltri thinks she is. therefore, they come to the Cullen's house to try to kill renesmee. The Cullens are prepared to fight and have been training for months. To see what happens, you'll have to read the book yourself.I would strongly recomend this book because it is fantastic. It is so exciting and very suspensful. You wont be able to put it down! it'll keep you on the edge of your seat every time you read it. Alough it's a big book you'll be done within a week. The book is action packed. never does it get boring. If you like this kind of book, then i suggest you read it. Also, if you've read the other three books in this series, you'll just have to read this one!

Kristen W.

Madapple

Madapple Is about a girl named Aslaug who was kept away from the world. Her mother locked her in, yet she still knew everything she could about the world around her. But, when her mother dies, she gets charged with murder and is forced to stay with the aunt she's never met! This book captivates the mind with elegant description. Almost all types of readers are attracted by the authors writting. This combines a mystery with fantasy, and has a side story of Aslaug's time in court. If you read this book, you'll be begging for more!

Natalie P.

Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

This book is about a mom, a son named Travis and his little brother Arliss. One day they find a dog that was eating all of their meat. Then little Arliss see's the dog and wants to keep it. They deside to keep the old raskle of a dog. As time goes on Old Yeller (the dog) and Travis by his side makes it through tough times. Together to the end.

Jessica G.

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

It is a book about a famr boy named Eragon who finds a mysterious blue rock when hunting in the forset one day. Then, one day, the rock cracks open and reveals a baby dragon. A few days after it hatches his village is attacked and he must flee to save himself. While he was on the run he found out he was one of the last dragon riders and he and his dragon Saphira are the last hope for Alagaesia.This book is great for anyone, boy or girl! This book is great for any age group. All you have to do is love fiction books and you will love this book

Cam B.

Elseswhere by: Gabriella Zevin

Elizabeth was your average teenage girl. She had a best friend named Zoey and a little brother named Jeremy. But her perfect little world was turned upsidedown when she was hit by a car and killed. Where did she end up? A magestic place know as "Elsewhere". Find out about Elizabeth's journey to this wonderous place by reading this amazing book. It's not only a romantic comedy, but includes a whole new approach to the term "afterlife". Elseswhere appeals to everyone who likes an interensting twist in their reading. What are you waiting for?

Riana Q.

White Star A Dog on thye Titanic by Marty Crisp

If you were a passenger on board the RMS Titanic would you risk your life to save a best friend in need on that cold deadly night? If so you should read this heart warming novel.This novel will teach you about the real meaning of friendship between a boy and a mans best companion and how they save one another on that tragic night.

Melissa D.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

It is about a kid and he was left on an island by him self to watch for envadorsof the island. He becomes best friends with a wild dog.This is a great book. it has many deatals and alot of suspence. Once you pick it up you wont want to put it down.

Cody S.

The clique by Lisi Harrison

Massie is the "popular" one in this book with all of her friends. Massie and her friends are young girls that like to go out every night to the mall and just hang out. But one day Massie's dad's friend from work needs somewhere to live until his house is finished. This isn't the bad part massie's stuck with there daughter that her age and has to do everything with her even though she doesn't like her.I think that you should read thiis book if you like drama. This book is a great choice because teens can follow this book because they can be at this stage with there friends.

Cora k.

Born To Rock by Gordon Korman

Leo is graduating from high school and has early acceptance and a scholarship to Harvard University. When falsely accused of cheating on a test, he loses his scholarship.He can't afford to pay tuition, so he tries to find his biological father, King Maggot, a punk rock legend.This book is very exciting and suspenseful. When I was reading, I couldn't put the book down. It will keep you on your toes with its sudden twists and turns.

Jeremy D.

Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Scarlett and Hallie are two average teenage girls whose friendship is tested when Scarlett discovers she is pregnant. Halilie has to help Scarlett while balancing her life as well. Scarlett has always been the strong one, but now it’s finally Halie’s turn to step up and help her friend. In this drama-filled book, it seems that Hallie may collapse from pressure! They go through the whole high school experience, prom, boy friends, and popular girls, who are out to get them, but they do it with the added bonus; Scarlett’s pregnant. Will the two friends make it through?Want a thrilling, dram-packed book? Sarah Dessen’s Someone Like You will have you hooked from start to end. Nothing beats a realist high school story, right? Add in some boy friend and family issues, and you get this amazing story. Plus, drama obviously comes since Scarlett’s going through highs school pregnant! Then, you have boy friends trying to push you too far…but you never know what will happen in the end until you read the book!

Liz P.

True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet by Lola Douglas

Morgan Carter, a wash up actress, was an alchoholic, and a drug addict. When she is given a new name, identitiy,a a serious make-under, to go live Somewere in Middle America, she meets Eli. Eli is an all around great guy. He is considerate, kind, smart, and has fallen head-over-heals in love with Morgan. However, the first rule in overcoming addiction, is no romantic relationships with anyone. Then, to make matters worse, she has not only in love with him too, but someone has leaked her secret to the press and there are reporters all over the school grounds. "This unpredictable tome...is pure enjoyment..." sais the Romantic Times Book Club. It was also praied by Teenreads.com, and a few other orginizations too. Although this book is mainly recomended for teenahe girls, those who pick it up will find that, like an apple, it is juicy, sweet sour, and has an ending that leaves you begging for more....

Melanie G.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

In this book the main character, Bella, moves from the big city of Phoenix to what she thought was the average town of Forks. To her surprise their was a lot more going on there then she could have ever imagined. Her first day as a junior at Forks High had its many ups and downs. She met some great people including Jessica Stanley, Mike Newton, and Angela Webber and some not so great. Edward Cullen hated her the moment she walked into biology; then he saved her life twice under impossible circumstances. As the secrets of the Cullen clan started to unravel they begin to fall in love. The big twist was that he was a vampire! Would the danger be too great for Bella to stay with Edward? Was she already in to deep to let him go? Find out by going to your local library and picking up this great read.Do you think you’ve read all the great love stories? Well, there’s a reason why Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight is a New York Times best seller. The suspenseful twists and turns of Edward and Bella’s relationship take you on a crazy rollercoaster ride. The fact that she’s human and he’s a vampire can’t even keep them apart, but when he’s not the worst thing out there will it? To find out if Bella and Edward’s love is enough to save them both buy the book!

Jessica Balerna

Morrissey by Johnny Rogan

This book is about the lead singer of the Smiths, Steven Morrissey. It's all about his life and how hard it is to be a musician who no one thinks is any good. This is a good book to read because it shows how not to give up and teaches respect and motivation. It's also a really good book for teenagers.

Sam D.

Someone Like you by Sarah Dessen

Haley and Scarlet have been best friends since the day Scarlet moved in next door. Life had always been pretty simple for the two, until now. The two highschool girls have each others back, and when the new school year starts they're going to need each other more than ever. Someone Like You is a book packed with death, romance, and lots of surprises. This action packed book is perfect teenage girls. i for one could relate to it and im sure other girls will too. If your interested in reading an intense story about someone like you, than Someone Like You is the book for you.

Andrea R.

The Truth About Forever By: Sarah Dessen

In this book a teenaged girl is trying to move on from both the death of her father and her overachieving boyfriend. To do so, she has to toss the SAT prep book and pick up a Wish Catering apron. Macy enlists the help of her new friends and achieves things that she never thought possible. This book shows how little determination and friendly help can move a person so far. The story in this book is cute, fun to read, and inspiring. It teaches you how to be yourself no matter what challenges you are faced with. I know readers will enjoy this book!

Kaitlyn G.

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Melissa; we could all call her your average teenager. She loves her friends and basically just loves her life, until the party. The party that took place over the summer changed her whole outlook on life. Now, she is a social outcast that almost everyboy hates. Melinda has ups and downs all throughout the book.Read the book and find out what happend that summer night at the party.Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson was a great book. The main character is about the same age as us which means that we can ralate to her struggles, and emotions that kids our age face. Speak was a awsome book and I know that Silver Lake would enjoy it also.

Shelbie C.

Hatchet by gary paulsen

The book was great. He is in a plane to see his dad in Canada. The plane crashes and he has to survive in the woods without dieing.This book is a good book because it was very entertaning and the kid in the book is the age of a seventh or eighth grader. You wont want to put it down. Its a heart stopping, nail bitting book about survival.

Anthony F.

Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer

this is the forth and final book in the Twilight Series. in this series, the main character Elizabeth Swan, Bella for short, falls in love with a vampire named Edward. he finds her so atractive that he saves her life that they fall passionately in love. he introduces her to the supernatural world, with creatures and danger she never thought possible to exist. in this final book, Bella and Edward marry each other and go off on a honeymoon to a private undiscovered island in south america. They share many tender, passionate moments with each other until Bella becomes ill. they return home to find something the couple never expected.Breaking Dawn, the forth and final book in the Twighlight Series, is a dazling and magical story of romance and fantasy filled with life and suspence. Stephanie Meyer really outdid herself with this book. while reading this book, the reader will feel emotions they haven't felt in a long time, and will fall in love with these characters, and never want to let them go.

Chandler O.

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

This book is about a girl named Tally Youngblood and her adventure. Tally lives in a place where when you turn sixteen you get an opperation that turns you pretty and you move to New Pretty town. After all of her friends left she meets a girl named Shay. Shay and Tally hang out a lot and become friends. Little before the day of the opperation Shay leaves. The day Tally goes to get her opperation done instead of being on the table unconcious being operated on she is in a big room talking to a women about Shay disappearing. To find out why Shay is gone and what it has to do with Tally read Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. This book is adventurouse and thrilling there is no reason not to read it. It will keep you at the endge of your seat.

Morgan B.

Bounce by Natasha Friend

This book is about a girl who lives with her father and brother.All of a sudden she is going to a wedding for her dad and new step mom. before she knows it they are packing up and moving with her step mom and six kids. She leanrns to put a little bounce in her step.It helps kids that may have annoying siblings. Also if they have a dead mother, step mom, or even if they are moving. It helps kids wiht these problems, and know they aren't the only onesd with these types of problems.

Elizabeth J.

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

This book is the definition of island adventure. After washing up on shore from a bad storm at sea, Robinson is stranded on an island. He Truly tests his skills of nature, survival, how to escpae from cannibals, and even friendship. A book that really makes you feel your on an island.This book is a great choice for many reasons. It teaches a lot about survival, which is always good to know. It is very interesting and exciting with detail. If you are into adventure you should definatly read Robinson Crusoe.

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Babe an Me by Gutman

Babe and Me is a book about a baseball card adventure. It' s abouta boy that meets Babe Ruth. The boy also got to touch darlin, Babe's bat. The boys dad also works their, so the boy gos to the staidioum alot and watches alot of the games as well.I think this book is a great choice for other students to read. I think it's a great book because I like sports especially baseball. I also like ti because I like adventures and mysteries.

Jordan Y.

Maximum Ride Final Warning by James Patterson

it is about Max, Fang, Igge, The Gasman, and Angle have bird DNA in them and they are trying to stay alive and they have a mission to save the world.It has action, sad, happy, and it is thrilling too and you can see how they save the world.

Ian D.

The Exraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

Alfred Kropp's dad dies and his mom runs away from him at birth. So he lives with his uncle who gets murdured in front of his own eyes. He also finds out his biologicle dad is the maker of a secret ninja organization. If you like an action pact book with gory scenes and discriptive writing. I recomend you read The Exraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

Sterling C.

Redwall. By Brian Jacdques

The book i am recomending is Redwall. By Brian Jacdques. This book is about a young mouse who lives in the Redwall Abbey.He has a dream of martin the warrior. He tells him he must find his sword so he can defeat the evil vermin. So when martin goes out to find the sword, theb evil rats come an atack rewall abbey.This book is a really great and exciting books for everyone who likes action books. It has a great author who explains everything very well. And it is a great series.If you really want to find out what happens to redwall abbey, and mathias you have to read this book.

Evan H.

The War of The Wolds By: H.G Wells

Martains are invading earth pre world war 1. At first the people of england think that the silinders are from the Germans or arn't real. Then the martains start to use the heat-ray and after a mounth the onle people left are in small pockets in villegs and abandond bases. I think people will like this book because it is told as if someone actually was a survivore of the event. This is both good and bad because it is an intresting way to tell a story but bad because you don't learn his name.

Evan C.

The Mist by Steven King

This book is about a small town, Bridgeton Me, is over come by a mysterious mist. When jot turns out that the mist is deadly, half the town gets locked in the local supermarket.This book has a very unusuall ending.This book is an extremely shocking horror book. I guarenteed that if you read this book you want to read more. I you like scary horror books you'll love this!

Alexandra B.

babe and me by dan gutman

this book is about this boy and he uses old baseball cards to travle back in time. to get back to the future he uses a new card that he has brought.this is an interesting book and i would recomend this book to anyone that likes baseball and advensure

mike s.

Rangers Apprentice Book One The Ruins of Gorlan

This book is about a young lad (Will) who is chosen to be a Rangers Apprentice but always wanted to be a warrior. After a few months, he starts to enjoy his training. He later will face Morgarath to protect the kingdom. This is a great book for stundents to read because it is full of adventure, thrills, and suspense. This book will keep you active and you will not want to put this book down.

Tyler M.

Heat by Mike Lupica

This book is about a boy whos father died, He is an escapie from Cuba and made it to New York with his father and brother. Micheal is someone who can really play baseball. His best positions are centerfield, catcher, and, of course, pitcher. Some things come up that manage to make things worse.Listen, if you know who Mike Lupica is you'd hear him on the radio. He knows sports and he can make things interesting, almost like he is a kid! This book will make u laugh, cry, and kill yourself trying to find out what happens next. It really is a must read!

Jonathan M.

DreamLand by Sarah Dessen

DreamLand, is about a girl named Caitlin. Caitln loses her older sister, Cassandra. Caitlin trys out for the cheerleading squad. The only reason she stays with it, is because it keeps her mom happy. Caitlin feels that now cass is gone she needs to follow her shadow. On her way to a party she meets a boy. His name is Rogerson. Caitlin really likes him and sees him every night. Sooner or later her world comes crashing down behind her when her boyfriend hits her for the first time.DreamLand is a great book because, once you get started you can't stop. It teaches you to get out while you can. In the sense that you need to tell someone. Also you learn to keep your priorities straight.

Megan R.

Bounce by Natasha friend

Bounce is about a Girl named Evyn. Evyn has a normal life; she lives with her Dad and brother and she has a great best friend. But it all changes when she is forced to move to Boston because her Dad got married(her mom died when she was little). Then to make matters worse Her step mom has four kids! Will Evyn get used to this dramatic change?Bounce is a great book because I think that a lot of kids relate to this situation and they could even learn from this amazing book!

Maddie G.

Generation Dead by Daniel Waters.

This book is about kids who can come back to life, but only if they are in a certain age range. The kids that come back can't eat or drink and they can only move really slowly. In this book there also is a romance and some pretty good twists, but I can't give away too much so read the book to find out more.

Sarah S.

Megan Mende's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian

It's about this girl named Megan Meande who's parents are thinking of moving to Korea. But Megan didn't feel like moving so her dad called his old friend John from Medical school.But did I mention that John and his wife Regina have seven sons!!! This is an awesome book to read because this book makes you want to read more than you need to. I wish there was a second book.....it would be so totally awesome! This book is so intense. But I would recomend this book to only teen girls.

Megan S.

Else Where by Gabrielle Zevin

It's all about a girl named Elizabehth who gets hit by a car on the way to the mall before prom. she then end sup dieing in the hospital. when she wakes up she finds herself on a boat heading to Else Where. But little dose she know its not a dream it reality. This book is the kind of book that you just cant put down. Whil eyour readin git your mind places you into elizabeth's shoes and you basicaly relate to her like your in a dream!

Carly R.

City of Ember

In the book City of Ember people get assigned jobs to them when they are just kids. They are going to have these jobs for the rest of their life. There is no light in the city. This is a long fun-filled book. It is very descriptive and is very different from other books. It is by the far my most favorite book i have ever read.

Tommy D.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by: J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and his two best friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, head back to Hogwarts. The year starts off with Harry's name being put into the Goblet of Fire by someone other than himself. His name, along with three other peoples, is picked to be in the Triwizard Tournament. Will Harry complete the three taks? You'll have to read the book to find out. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, along with all the other Harry Potter books, is a good choice because it brings you to a different world that is very convincing to be real. THe book(s) have action, sadness, and joy. You might not relate to the book like you do with other, but it's nice to see other worlds of fantasy. You get really hooked onto the series after the first book.

Jess C.

Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli

this book is about a girl who was home schooled and finialy gets to go to a public school. what makes her life even worse everyone dosent like her they think she weird.then she turns out to be really nice. by the end of the book shes getting shunned by the school.you'll have to read it to find out what happens at t end. this book teackes people about friendship, lolayty , and love. its good for people to learn to not judge people. plus its funny, sad,and nevraking. i would recomend this book to anyone.

Darian W.

War of the Worlds by HG Wells

It starts as a peasful day.Then a cylender falls from the sky. The next day layzer beams set ever thing on fire. Is this the end of the world.This is a geat book fore science fiction lover. It is very suspencful and has a lot of action. It is so good that i can't put in words.

Jacob B.

Bluford High : the Bully

Darrel Mercer is just about to star his high school freshman year in Philadelphia . He is a shy kid but has three main friends. Malkin, Reggie, and Mark. His monther just told him he is moving to California in a day. He said his goodbyes and is on his way to the west coast. On his first day he meets the bully. You can only imagine what the rest of the year is going to be like.This book his about problems that can really happen to real people and the purpose is to teach kids how to deal with it. This book is agreat influence and i hope more people read it.

Alex A.

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Code Orange By Caroline Cooney

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