Pulse

Pulse by Patrick Carman; reviewed by Hannie R.

"What do you think the world will be like in 2051? A happy place? A place filled with amazing technology? Do you ever think that maybe it will be a dying world? Pulse is the story of the world in 2051 where most people live in "states": giant civilizations with millions of people living close together to try to stop global warming before it destroys the world much sooner than anyone thought. The main character, Faith lives outside of the states. She doesn't like them at all and swears to never move to one. More and more people are moving to the states though, and eventually Faith's best friend moves too leaving Faith all alone to discover that there is more to the states, and herself than meets the eye. Faith has to figure out who to trust, or more importantly who not to trust quickly because her life is about to get a whole lot more complicated.

        Pulse is dystopian fiction.It had a bit of a slow start but once it got going it was really entertaining. I loved the whole idea of the book; the people, the powers, and the adventure. Pulse really makes you think, the people in it depend so much on technology that they could hardly live half a day without it. Is that our future? We already depend so much on technology it could easily happen. This book sucks you in so that all you can think about is what will happen next. It's intriguing and exciting, and of course it wouldn't be teen fiction without a bit of romance. Pulse is a great book and I enjoyed reading it." - Hannie R.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. Pulse will be available starting in February 2013.

THE END IS NEAR!

Attention all kids who have been participating in the Summer Reading Challenge (or who want to get a very late start): only 3 days left to redeem your (full) punch cards for free advance copies of books! We will continue posting reviews if we continue receiving them. Thanks to everyone who participated by reading books and/or writing these fantastic reviews. Keep reading and we'll see you in the store!

- GGP Staff

Liar and Spy

Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead; reviewed by Hannah M.

"Liar and Spy is a great book that really makes you wonder: is anything true? It's about a boy named Georges (silent "s") who stops by to see what a piece of paper saying "Spy Club Meeting Today" really means. But when he walks through the door, it's only two very strange members named Candy and Safer. This odd meeting sets Georges off to find the "true" nature of Mr. X. This is a great follow-up to Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me." - Hannah M.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Hollow Earth

Hollow Earth by John Barrowman and Carole E. Barrowman; reviewed by Cecily B.

"Hollow Earth is about 12-year old twins named Matt and Em, who are from present day London , England . A week before the story in the book begins, they figure out that they have magical abilities–that they can bring to life what they draw and travel through art. The twins are being hunted by a group that wants to  imprison them.  Another group is trying to protect them.  I would recommend this book to people who like mysteries and adventure. I liked this book because it was written really well and had a really unique story-line; I especially liked that the kids discovered their powers before the book started. Usually in these kinds of stories, half the book is spent figuring out what their powers are and getting over the fact that they have powers. All that is done here before the book even starts and the kids are fine with the fact that they're magical. Even though the beginning seemed like any other book in this genre, it got much better toward the middle and end. Overall I thought this was a really good story." - Cecily B.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Chronicles of Egg: Deadweather and Sunrise

The Chronicles of Egg: Deadweather and Sunrise by Geoff Rodkey; reviewed by Cecily B.

"This book is about a thirteen-year-old boy named Eggbert, whose family–his brother Adonis, sister Venus, and their dad–are a bunch of pirates. Eggbert isn't suited to life as a pirate and so he doesn't like anyone in his family–except maybe his father. They live on Deadweather Island , a smallish island where a whole lot of pirates live. It seems, at first, like life gets a lot better for Eggbert when his dad brings the family to a "paradise" called Sunrise Island to live with Roger and Millicent Pembroke. Eggbert is in love with Millicent so he's pretty happy with this situation. He is even happier when the rest of his family floats away on a balloon because that means he can stay living with Millicent and Roger. Suddenly, though, everything goes wrong when someone tries to throw him off a cliff. Eggbert finds himself up to his neck in a mystery involving a strange parchment, weird maps on walls, and someone who keeps trying to kill him. His only friends are Millicent and a possibly crazy cabin boy. This book had a lot of twists and turns and I thought that the character of Eggbert was written really well. It was an unusual story, which I liked and I thought that the author let the story unfold in a very interesting way. Overall I really liked this book." - Cecily B.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Tacky Goes to Camp

Tacky Goes to Camp by Helen Lester; reviewed by Declan F.

"Tacky Goes to Camp is one of the many Tacky books about a penguin who always does stuff wrong, but then it all works out in the end. In Tacky Goes to Camp, Tacky and five friends named, Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly and Perfect go to camp. They pack all of the stuff you would need like a sleeping bag and a first aid kit. Tacky packs a tv and pizza. The other penguins wear neat uniforms and he wears a crazy uniform. He doesn't do the activities the right way and he even tips over the canoe with everyone in it. When they eat smores, he makes his with way too many marshmallows and graham crackers. He puts his sleeping bag on top of the leftover smores. Tacky tells a very scary story at the campfire about a bear and then the story becomes real! A bear comes and eats the picnic basket, the guitar and some logs. Then Tacky scares him away because all of the leftover smores made a scary face on his sleeping bag. The other penguins wake him up to tell him the bear is coming and he is stuck in his sleeping bag. He starts walking toward the bear and the scary face scares the bear away. I like this book because it is really funny. All of the Tacky books are really funny." - Declan F.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Nancy Drew: the Clue in the Crumbling Wall

Nancy Drew: The Clue in the Crumbling Wall by Carolyn Keene; reviewed by Catie F.

"Famous dancer, Florianna Johnson, has inherited a castle patterned after one in England, but is no where to be seen.  Nancy Drew has been asked to help find her, but can she do it before time runs out? 

I started reading Nancy Drew books this summer and haven't been able to put any of them down until Nancy Drew solved the mystery! Carolyn Keene used many cliff hanger-style chapters and even though this particular one was published in 1945, the subject matter is still interesting.  And best of all, my  mom likes them because she knows that they will not be inappropriate." - Catie F.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Great Unexpected

The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech; reviewed by Hannah M.

"The Great Unexpected is an amazing book that crosses between two stories. The first one is about an elderly woman living in Ireland, and the second is about two girls named Naomi and Lizzie. The girls live in a small town across the ocean from Ireland called Blackbird Tree. But everything changes at Blackbird Tree when a boy named Finn comes along and the two stories start to blend. Anyone who likes adventure and laughter (and being a bit scared) should read this book." - Hannah M.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here while you wait for it to be published next month. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Key and the Flame

The Key and The Flame by Claire M. Caterer; reviewed by Frances D.


"In this book, an American girl, Holly, and her family move to England for a Summer. Right as she arrives at her new house, and old man appears and gives her a key. She accepts it, just to be polite, but later finds herself curious. Holly walks around in the woods and eventually finds a tree that calls to her, so she inserts the key into the bark and a whole new world appears. But, she is quickly interrupted by her new neighbor, Elliot, who demands to know what's going on. Soon, her little brother Ben also wants to be a part of the adventure, so they find themselves embarking on a journey. After going through a few trees, they end up in a world that's in trouble and needs their help. Along the way, they discover many new things about the worlds beyond their own. This was a very exciting story that I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys adventure novels." - Frances D.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here...but you have to wait until April of next year to read the whole book! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Breathe (Frances)

Breathe by Sarah Crossan; reviewed by Frances D.


"This novel is about a post apocalyptic society wherein breathing is no longer a given. Each person is given a certain amount of oxygen per month, and if they go over that amount they must pay extra. Everyone lives in a dome where exercising is illegal, unless you're rich (Premium) and can afford the gym. A poor girl, Bea, is friends with a Premium, Quinn. He decides to take her out of the dome on a camping trip, and they run into a beautiful girl who's escaping the government, then Quinn decides to aid her. While with the girl, Alina, they discover that the government has been hiding the truth from everyone, in order to stay powerful and rich. The three of them, together with a movement called the Resistance, attempt to overthrow the government and restore the world to its former glory. I thought this book showed an interesting and new view on dystopias in general. I enjoyed this book a lot, it was impossible to put down." - Frances D.


If this book sounds good to you, you have to wait until October, but in the meantime you can read more about it here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Survive

Survive by Alex Morel; reviewed by Gabby R.


"Survive by Alex Morel is about Jane, a teenage girl who has lived in a mental institution for a couple of years because of her attempted suicide that followed shortly after her fathers suicide on Christmas eve. She has earned enough "points" from her doctor to go home and visit her mother for christmas, but Jane doesn't plan to get off the plane alive. She creates a plan to die while on the plane, but her plan is stopped when the pilot loses control in a storm. The plane violently crashes in the middle of snowy, mountainous, and stormy wilderness. Her and the one other surviver, a 20 year old named Paul have to try to fight their way to survive.
Alex Morel describes an unrelatable situation in such a way that I found i could completely understand how Jane and Paul felt at each moment. It was a great story of emotional and physical development of both characters. I would recommend this amazing story to all teenagers who like adventure, and survival stories like Hatchet. I would give Survive a definite thumbs up." - Gabby R.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Flash Point

Flash Point by Nancy Cress; reviewed by Frances D.


"Flash Point is about the United States after a severe failure of our economy. Almost everyone one is broke, and people will do anything for money, even take a job from a sketchy television channel. Amy, a teenage girl, has no choice but to provide for her grandma and younger sister. Her grandma is too sick to do any kind of work and her sister can't be tied down long enough to keep a job. Desperate for money, Amy applies for a job at TLN, a big television network. By the end of her interview, she has no idea of what kind of job they're offering, only that it pays a lot of money. So, of course, when they offer her the job, she accepts. It only gets worse from there. Flash Point is a very interesting book that was nearly impossible to put down. It's full of surprising plot twists that really keep you turning the pages." - Frances D.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Other Normals

The Other Normals by Ned Vizzini; reviewed by Frances D.


"This book is about a geeky boy, Perry Eckert, who has nothing in life but the role playing game Creatures and Caverns, until he meets a fellow Creatures and Caverns player, Sam. They become friends, playing all day, skipping classes. Once Perry's parents figure out, they send him to a summer camp to get a "real" life experience. Shortly after he arrives at camp, weird things start happening and he gets puled into a strange new world, slowly realizing the real value of life as he goes on other-worldly adventures. I really enjoyed reading this book, it was funny and romantic, as well as adventurous and exciting." - Frances D.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier; reviewed by Hannie R.

"Gwen never wanted to be the Ruby, she never wanted to be able to time-travel, and she never wanted to be part of the circle of 12. The worst part is that no one will tell her anything, she has to figure out the mystery of her powers and the circle with only the help of an annoying ghost, her grandpa from the past (long story), and of course her mystery loving best friend. All while dealing with a sexist count who may be able to control minds, a very confusing relationship, a snotty cousin, trips to the past to collect blood from other time travelers, and of course homework. At least the dresses she gets to wear during trips to the past are beautiful. Suspense, pretty dresses, humor, romance, and adventure. This book has everything you could want, it may even be better than Ruby Red (the first book in the trilogy). Kerstin's book is impossible to put down you'll find yourself reading until 3 in the morning cause you just need to see what happens next. I highly recommend it." - Hannie R.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

172 Hours on the Moon

172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad; reviewed by Gaby R.


"172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad is about three teenagers who are chosen via a worldwide lottery to go to the moon. They will be the youngest people to ever go to the moon, but the trip quickly becomes  a lot less pleasant than expected. They soon find the reason why nobody had visited the moon since the first moon landing. I found the characters to be relatable, and Johan Harstad vividly describes places and feelings throughout the book. It was very fun to read because it had such a good plot line. I would recommend this thriller to both girls and boys, from 13 to 17 who love mysteries or action stories." - Gaby R.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Monument 14

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne; reviewed by Edward D.


"In a book by Emmy Laybourne, Monument 14, 14 kids are trapped inside a superstore while a series of natural and man made disasters tears apart the US. Inside the store is a safe haven and a new home for the kids. They must learn how to organize themselves in order to survive. This book was a really good read and makes you wonder what you would do during a complete catastrophe. Overall I would recommend this book as a good summer read." - Edward D.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

No Safety in Numbers

No Safety in Numbers by Dayna Lorentz; reviewed by Edward D.


"No Safety In Numbers is a book by Dayna Lorentz. In the book a biological weapons traps thousands of people in a mall with no contact from the outside world. The story is told from the point of view of several teenagers trying to make sense of their situation. This book was a very enthralling and suspenseful read. The plot had many twists and turns and I look forward to the sequel. Additionally I would highly recommend this book to other teens." - Edward D.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Just a Dog

Just a Dog by Michael Gerard Bauer; reviewed by Sarah S.

"Mr. Mosley is not just a dog to Corey Ingram.  In Just A Dog there are happy, sad , funny and weird stories about Mr. Mosely. It is a great book about stories of the Ingram family and of Mr. Mosely, their dog. I liked it because the story has an unexpected twist when Mr. Mosely was a puppy to when he was an old dog.  I enjoyed the story all the way through.  It had twists, turns and a good ending. For people who like dogs or animals it is something to look out for." - Sarah S.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. Just a Dog will be available in December 2012. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Flora Segunda

Flora Segunda by Ysabeau S. Wilce; reviewed by Isabelle W.

"Flora Segunda is a fantastic book written by Ysabeau s. Wilce. It is about a girl named Flora who does not want to go to her traditional Catorcena (which is a ceremony that everyone in Flora's family do when they turn 14). Then her butler Valefor takes all of her will, which is her magic. She tries to get her magic back by going to another butler to get a spell that would help her. If she is too late, she becomes see-through and very thin. I really love this book, and I recommend that you read it. I love how the author made her characters seem real. I hope you enjoy it if you read it because it is a truly amazing book." - Isabelle W.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Paladin Prophecy

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost; reviewed by Cecily B.

"The Paladin Prophecy is a book about a guy named Will and his friends Brooke, Elise, Ajay and Nick. It takes place in a school, for people with weird abilities, called The Center. While in The Center, Will and his friends find about a secret group called The Knights of Charlemagne. A member of this group has implanted a machine into Will's parents, which makes them do the bidding of the Knights. So the Knights, and his parents, are trying to kill him but he needs to find out why. No spoilers here so I won't tell you why but I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes science-fiction and/or adventure." - Cecily B.

To find out more about this book, read more here. This book will hit the shelves in late September. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Peculiar

The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann; reviewed by Cecily B.

"The Peculiar is a book about a changeling boy named Bartholomew and a human man named Mr. Jelliby. This book takes place after the faeries and changelings have left their home-world and resettled in London and Bath . One day, they receive the shocking news that nine changelings have been found dead. Soon after, Bartholomew finds out that his sister, Hettie, has been taken captive by the killers of those nine changelings. He joins up with Mr. Jelliby to try to save his sister, and the world.  This is a very interesting and well-written  book. I would recommend The Peculiar to anyone who likes fantasy and adventure." - Cecily B.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This book will be available in September of this year. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Nerve

Nerve by Jeanne Ryan; reviewed by Hannie R.

"Nerve. The game seems innocent enough, just a couple of kids doing dares on a TV show to win prizes. That's all an illusion. The makers of Nerve are willing to go to any lengths to get the humor, entertainment, and drama they need for the show to make money. They are evil and slightly insane, but will Vee realize it before it's too late? And if the Vee does realize it will she be able to stop what's planned, and convince the game's other players that Nerve is evil? Nerve is an creepy yet amazing book that shows just how much people are willing to do for money and prizes. I couldn't stop reading, Jeanne Ryan is a great writer and Nerve is a great book, I HAD to see how it ended." - Hannie R.

This book is available in September, and you can find out more here in the meantime. This book is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Eve and Adam

Eve and Adam by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant; reviewed by Alleana A.

"Evening Spiker (E.V. or Eve for short), is thinking about an apple when she crosses the street and is hit by a car. The next thing she knows, she’s in the hospital with a broken leg, a “flattened” arm, and some bumps and bruises listening to her mother argue with a doctor. Her mother, Terra Spiker, known to her employees as “Terror” Spiker, wants to take her out of the hospital, and the doctor insists that if she does, she’ll die. However, wielding superior money and power, her mother wins the argument. The doctor insists that, “If she dies, it’s on you,” and Solo, a boy about her age who works for her mother, gets her out of the hospital and into an ambulance outside. When Eve arrives at Spiker Biopharmaceuticals, she receives an fourteen hour operation. Bored in recovery, her mom gives her a project – use her technology to design the perfect boy. But when Eve begins to design Adam, she has no idea what she’s getting into. There are secrets she doesn’t know about piling up around her ears." - Alleana A.


This book doesn't hit shelves until October, but you can find out more here. This book is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Gap Year

The Gap Year by Sarah Bird; reviewed by Sydney M.

"The story of the disappearing relationship between Cam and Aubrey is told from two sides: Cam, the overprotective mother and Aubrey, the freedom seeking teenager. As Aubrey begins to change her style and persona she grows close to Tyler, the school’s star football player. Aubrey’s changes in social status and friends also distance her from her mother. She would just like some space but feels Cam is overbearing and too protective. Cam sees these changes in Aubrey as a turn for the worse and the more she pushes to rekindle her relationship with her daughter the more Aubrey pulls away. Will Cam’s pushing be enough to drive Aubrey away for good? Find out in Sarah Bird’s The Gap Year." - Sydney M.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This book is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Story of Us

The Story of Us by Deb Caletti; reviewed by Sydney M.

"Cricket’s life is in chaos. Her long term relationship with Janssen is on the rocks and her mother is about to wed yet another man she has become engaged with. As Cricket tries to decide the fate of her relationship with Janssen she also needs to help out with her mom’s wedding and make sure she doesn’t get cold feet, yet again.  In Deb Caletti’s The Story of Us, Cricket’s beliefs are tested with the strain of family and relationships. Also, as she gets to know Ash, the boy living in the house she is staying in, will she be loyal to Janssen or start a new relationship altogether?  Read to find out the fate of Cricket’s relationships and family." - Sydney M.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Pretty Crooked

Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig; reviewed by Sydney M.

"After many years of moving, Willa’s mother finally makes it as an artist so they begin their lives afresh in the rich suburbs of Arizona. When Willa begins to attend the fancy private school in their new neighborhood, she is instantly accepted by the Glitterati, the school’s popular crowd. While Willa’s star is rising at her new school she decides to use her new-found power for the benefit of those less fortunate, by spreading the wealth. When the cops begin to take notice of the thefts happing to the richer kids and the mysterious gifts being sent to the scholarship kids, will Willa get caught? Elisa Ludwig’s novel Pretty Crooked tells Willa’s story of how good intentions aren’t always right." - Sydney M.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here! This is another review of a book that isn't out until February, but we're excited for it to hit the shelves. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Rebel McKenzie

Rebel McKenzie by Candice Ransom; reviewed by Hannah M.


"Rebel McKenzie is a great book about a 12 year old girl who's running away, gets caught and is forced to spend the summer babysitting her 26 year old's wacky son. But things take an unexpected turn when they find out that if Rebel enters a beauty pageant she can have 200 dollars and a chance to beat her snooty, self-centered neighbor Bambi Loverling. If you like blueberry slushies, junk food, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid I think you'll like this book." - Hannah M.


If this book sounds good to you, read more here. This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything by J.J. Johnson; reviewed by Frances D.

"This was also a good book, but not in the same way as The Turning. It was about a 15 year old girl trying to overcome the death of her best friend. It was a nice read, but it didn't really stay in my mind afterwards, like The Turning. But, I still enjoyed reading it. The characters were interesting and relatable, and as well as sad, emotional parts there were also many really funny and happy parts. The Theory of Everything is a great read, not suspenseful and exciting, but emotional and romantic." - Frances D.

If this book sounds good to you, find out more here! FYI, this is another review of an advanced edition. The book will not be available until October.

This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

The Turning

The Turning by Francine Prose; reviewed by Frances D.

"This was a very good book, and I really enjoyed reading it. It was suspenseful and full of plot twists. The book was narrated in a series of letters, mainly from the main character, Jack (who was working on a tiny, isolated island), to his father and his girlfriend, Sophie. There were also letters to Jack, from those two. This way of narration was interesting and creative, and made you feel like someone was really there, telling the story to you personally. It was a really nice, new way of hearing a story. The ending of The Turning was really well done and kept you thinking about what's real and what's not." - Frances D.

If this book sounds good to you, find out more here! FYI, this book isn't available until September, but we're all eagerly awaiting its release.

This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Breathe (Gabby)

Breathe by Sarah Crossan; reviewed by Gabby R.

"The book Breathe by Sarah Crossan describes a world where oxygen levels in the atmosphere have fallen to dangerously low levels. Breathing is no longer a right, but a privilege that has to be paid for. In this dystopian society all the people live inside of a large glass dome, where the company Breathe sells air to the citizens. The book, Breathe, follows the story of three different characters, Alina, Quinn and Bea. Alina is working with the “resistance.” The resistance is an organization trying to bring up the oxygen levels in the atmosphere to once again to make it livable outside of the dome. Quinn is one of the wealthy residents in the dome, and Quinn’s father is the head of Breathe. Quinn has the unlikely friendship of Bea. Because Bea is a much more of a lower class citizen it is rare and unlikely for someone like Quinn to want to be around her. Bea’s family does not have much money and she is always struggling to stay healthy and in shape. Exercise is illegal for her because of the excess air required. Bea and Quinn decide to go on a camping trip outside of the dome, which requires oxygen tanks and masks, but at the last minute Alina shows up and Bea and Quinn decide to help her escape from the persecution by the dome’s government. Bea and Quinn want to help her reach her destination with many twists and turns along the way. I found this book interesting and exciting. I had a really hard time putting this book down; I’d tell myself that I would stop at the end of the chapter, but by the end of the chapter a new turn would have been introduced and I just had to read more. This book really made me think about how much trees are related to each individual person’s right to breathe. In Breathe the low levels of oxygen are caused by humans cutting down forests. The average person breathes about 6,286,920 times a year. And with about 7.019 billion people in the world, humans really do use a lot of oxygen. Breathe is a thrilling dystopian novel that I think all young adults would enjoy. I would give this book about four out of five stars. Breathe is a great read." - Gabby R.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here! FYI, this book doesn't actually come out until October 2012, but we're all eagerly awaiting its release!

This review is part of our Summer Reading Challenge.

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl; reviewed by Sidney S.


"The glass elevator starts hurtling into space all because of Willy Wonka! The space shuttle just got launched from earth and fixing the new hotel that they were making in space. Once the space droids start attacking the elevator and shuttle Charlie saves the day and helps everyone back to earth!" - Sidney S.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl; reviewed by Sidney S.

"Charlie Bucket loves chocolate but once Willy Wonka opens his factory he can't wait to get a golden ticket to tour the factory. I loved this book and I thought that Roald Dahl made such a fun book to read. I could not put this book down! It was a lot different than the movie but the book had a lot more details." - Sidney S.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here!

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick; reviewed by Sidney S.

"Hugo Cabret loves to play with clockworks. His father had died from a fire when he was young. So he moved in with his only remaining uncle to the train station. He taught Hugo to keep the clocks running. He had one thing that his father was trying to fix. It was called an automaton. Hugo tries to fix it and meets a girl who has the missing piece: a heart shaped key. I thought this book was absolutely amazingly written and had beautifully drawn pictures. Brian Selznick lured you into this amazing world that Hugo was in." - Sidney S.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here!

Guardians of Ga'hoole: The Capture

Our first review is here! Thanks so much, Sidney S!

Guardians of Ga'hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky; Reviewed by Sidney S.
"Soren is a barn own who lives in the forest of Tyto with his family (which is the kingdom where barn owls live). Soren gets captured and gets taken to what's called an orphanage but he believes it is far worse. He and his friend Gylfie need a way to escape. The only way is up and that means they have to learn how to fly. I loved this book mainly because it is all about adventures, making friends, helping each other, and fighting for what was best for the owl kingdom. It is a great book if you love owls!" - Sidney S.

If this book sounds good to you, read more here!

Summer Reading Challenge 2012

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