Welcome to the Mahwah Public Library's 2012 "Teen Summer Reading Club" & Teen Summer Programs Blog! Throughout the summer, teens will be able to visit this blog to see updates about the Teen Summer Reading Club, find out what cool programs are happening just for them, read other teens' "online" reviews of books, music CDs, and movies, post their comments and suggestions, visit cool links about "things that go bump in the night," and complete special challenges.
OUR SUMMER READING CLUB SPONSORS
The Mahwah Public Library would like to thank all of the wonderful people, businesses, organizations, and restaurants who generously donated coupons and other wonderful items to be used as prizes, as well as volunteer time.
They include:*Aquarium Adventure
*The Chicken and Rib Crib of Mahwah and the McClanahan Family
*Doherty Enterprises, Inc. (Applebees Restaurants)
*Donna Burnette
*DQ of Mahwah
*Ernie's Ice Cream
*Inserra Supermarkets
*Moe's Southwest Grill (Mahwah location)
*The New Jersey Devils Hockey Team
*The New Jersey Jackals Baseball Team
*The New York Football Giants
*The New York Jets
*The New York Red Bulls
*The New York Renaissance Faire
*Panera Bread (Ramsey location)
*Planet Swirl of Ramsey and The Rose Family
*Rita's of Mahwah
*Seiko Corporation of America (Mahwah location)
*ShopRite of Ramsey
*Wah-Sing Chinese Restaurant and The Chan Family
Thank you all so much for your help, and your generous donations. Thanks to your support, the Teen Summer Reading Club will be even more fun and exciting!
And to all of my wonderful Teen Volunteers!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you all so much for wanting to spend your summer helping run the Teen Summer Reading Club, the numerous fun Teen programs we will have, and also doing the everyday "behind-the-scenes" tasks which need to be done. I truly appreciate your immense help in making this a really great summer all around.
Sincerely,
Denise J.
Teen Librarian
Noah S. writes:
Hi Denise, I just finished reading "Legend." I thought it was a good, fun, and quick read, and at some points I couldn't put the book down even at 1:30 A.M. I found the book next to "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and have hidden the book next to an old copy of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" in the library.
Justina K. said that she found a copy hidden behind the "Book Pages" newsletter display which is kept next to the "Teen Programs" board at the Mahwah Library. Could this be our missing copy? Denise J., Teen Librarian
Donna B. writes: "This copy is hidden in the Mahwah Library where you'll find a great classic by Victor Hugo."
Monday, July 30th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
The "Duct Tape Mania!" program was such a huge success that we've decided to have some teen volunteers show the group how to make, wallets, flowers, hats and many other cool things.
This fun drop-in program is for those entering grades
5 - 12.
Manan G. visited Wah-Sing Chinese Restaurant in Mahwah, and that's where he found another copy. Thank you to the Chan family for letting us hide a copy of "Legend" at your restaurant.
Manan, don't forget to post your thoughts about the book, where you've hidden it when you're done, and stop by to pick up a small prize.
Denise J., Teen Librarian
Rachel L. found a copy, read it, loved it, and has now hidden it again. Here's her clue:
On a shelf in front of a shelf in a corner of the library lies "Legend" by Marie Lu. Also, It is between two books about Obama.
Can you find this copy?
Rachel L. will be hiding this copy again. I'll update everyone very soon. Other teens have let me know that they had also seen the copy that was hidden in "Rita's Italian Ice." Mark N. said that he really enjoyed "Legend" and can't wait for the sequel to come out next year. I've also read the book and would have to agree with him! Denise J., Teen Librarian
TEENS' ONLINE REVIEWS
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "The Hunger Games"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: Set inside a totalitarian-ruled country called Panem on the once-known continent of North America are twelve districts run by the Capitol. As punishment for an uprising of the obliterated thirteenth district, the annual “The Hunger Games” take place, involving the reaping of twenty-four tributes. One boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts are placed into an arena and forced to fight to the death, much to the Capitol’s entertainment. When Primrose Everdeen, younger sister of main character Katniss, is chosen as a tribute, Katniss immediately volunteers and it sent to the Capitol with Peeta Mellark, the male tribute from District 12. Katniss and Peeta leave a lasting impression on all of Panem as “star-crossed lovers” and provide much entertainment as the people watch the two in the arena. While in the Hunger Games, Katniss comes to terms with the true horror of the government of Panem and is determined to set it straight. This suspenseful book was hard to put down. "The Hunger Games" is a must-read.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "Catching Fire"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: DON’T READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN’T READ "THE HUNGER GAMES" – SPOILER ALERT! "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins truly lives up to the monumental first book as a sequel. Not many authors can make an equally amazing sequel, but Suzanne Collins has done it. After winning the Hunger Games as a first-ever pair, Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen continue the act as star-crossed lovers, though Katniss is only doing it so Haymitch Abernathy, her mentor, will be pleased. After almost defying the Capitol in the Hunger Games by nearly killing themselves, the cruel President Snow is afraid of uprisings and rebellions. He made Katniss promise to continue the act of love with Peeta to satisfy Panem. However, the uprisings happen nevertheless. Gale, Katniss’s best friend, declares his love for Katniss, who is caught between the faithful Gale and the caring Peeta. "Catching Fire" is a gripping story that leads up to the fantastic final book of "The Hunger Games" series.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "Mockingjay"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: DON’T READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN’T READ "THE HUNGER GAMES" & "CATCHING FIRE": SPOILER ALERT! After District 12 is obliterated, Katniss Everdeen escapes to the believed-to-be-gone District 13. There, she joins forces with strong soldiers. They prepare a mission: take down the Capitol. Because District 13 is believed to be non-existent, underground homes and refuges are built. Gale supports Katniss and also trains to be a soldier. Prim and Katniss’s mother work as nurses and doctors, healing patients in makeshift hospitals. But when Peeta is captured by the Capitol and forced to remember things that never happened, most involving a murderous Katniss, things get out of hand. Their number one mission is to rescue Peeta, who believes that he must kill Katniss. When they stage an operation to assassinate President Snow, disaster strikes. Katniss loses someone very important to her. This action-packed finale of "The Hunger Games" series is an awesome way to close out the story of Katniss, Gale, Peeta, and the country of Panem, torn apart and broken by the rule of the Capitol.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "The Hunger Games" and "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: +
Author: Ed Sheeran
Review: Once a half-deaf, small little ginger-haired schoolboy, Ed Sheeran of West Yorkshire really breaks out in his new album +. With a soulful voice and a genre of indie rock, Ed has the power to make every song worth listening to. My favorites include “The A Team”, “Small Bump”, “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”, “Kiss Me”, and “Give Me Love." His style ranges from slow and soft for “Give Me Love” to fast rap with “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You." I have never heard an artist quite like Ed Sheeran. He is friends with the very popular boy band One Direction (And I'm the biggest Directioner ever, by the way) and helped co-write the song "Moments." You’ll rarely see the singer in anything other than jeans and hoodies, and his music reflects that he’s still just a guy from England singing for fun. His music is much worth the listen. I hope you can enjoy it as much as I did, and still do. Ed Sheeran has that new sound that our music needs.
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
Review: The movie "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" was hilarious and worth the watch. Though the title suggests a kids' movie, I enjoyed it immensely. The movie centers around Flint Lockwood, an aspiring scientist and inventor. When he accidentally launches his turn-water-into-food maker (The FLDSMDFR) into the sky and it starts raining food, the sardine-stricken island of swallow falls immediately becomes chew-and-swallow. The island loves the food rain and Flint is suddenly overwhelmed with requests. With his counterpart Steve the monkey and his new friend Sam Sparks, who broadcasts the news from Chew and Swallow, Flint becomes an instant celebrity. Blinded by his fame, he ignores the warnings of Sam Sparks that the FLDSMDFR is becoming overwhelmed and the food over-mutates. A food storm threatens to take over the world, and it’s up to Flint, Steve, Sam, her cameraman Manny, and the crazy Baby Brent (not a baby) to save the world from spaghetti tornados and salt and pepper wind. This hilarious film was definitely worth the watch and gives my entire family a laugh each time we watch it.
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "Up All Night
Artist: One Direction
Review: "Up All Night," One Direction’s first album, is an amazing listen. It involves up-beat songs like "One Thing" and "Up All Night," to slower songs like "More Than This" and "I Wish." It includes their break-out song "What Makes You Beautiful," which has been topping the charts since it’s American release. Just four British boys (Liam Payne, Louis (pronounced Loui-e not Loui-s:) Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles) and one Irish one (Niall Horan, my favorite), they were put together by Simon Cowell on the British version of the X Factor and have been singing as a group ever since. Though they only came in 3rd place on the X Factor, they were signed by Simon immediately. After making it big-time in Europe, they came to America to open for the Nickelodeon band Big Time Rush and eventually headlined their own tour, which sold out in four minutes. "Up All Night" is a great album to listen to. Each song is great. This first album of the five boys of One Direction certainly won’t be the last, and I really encourage you to listen. Their music is great and we should expect even more awesome music in the future!
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: Anyone who likes "Big Time Rush," the Jonas Brothers, or any other boy band would enjoy this music
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: " She Loves You, She Loves You Not"
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Review: "She Loves You, She Loves You Not" is a great book about a teenage girl trying to find herself after getting disowned by her father and forced to move across the country and live with her mother. After the divorce when Alyssa was only a baby, she doesn’t know her mother very much. She struggles to make new friends in the small town and finds a job at a local diner, where she meets Finn, a new friend, and Arlo, who seems to know all the town secrets. It doesn’t take Alyssa long to discover that her mother has some secrets of her own, and that this trip might not be only about finding herself, but abount giving the light to someone else as well.
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "How to Save a Life"
Author: Sara Zarr
Review: "How to Save a Life" was a great story about a mother and daughter’s relationship after the loss of the husband and father of the family. Missing that comfort in her life, Jill’s mother decides to adopt a baby. S he takes in the pregnant mother, Mandy, who Jill immediately realizes something is wrong with. Told from the dual perspectives of Jill and Mandy, both girls will struggle to overcome a dark time in their past and look forward to new life in the future.
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "Getting Over Garrett Delaney"
Author: Abby McDonald
Review: "Getting Over Garrett Delaney" was a story about Sadie, a teenage girl who has been in love with her best friend Garrett as long as she can remember, trying to get over him when she realizes that he will never want to be with her. When Garrett leaves for the literary camp that Sadie wasn’t accepted to, she thinks that it is the perfect time to de-Garrett-ify her life. Finding a new job, a new group of friends, and a new outlook on life, Sadie sees herself as a different person as she is getting over Garrett Delaney.
Name: Angelina
Grade: 10
Title: "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
Author: Jenny Han
Review: "The Summer I Turned Pretty" was a great summer read. Belly, always the little sister sort of friend to Jeremiah and Conrad, suddenly gets more attention the summer after she got contacts, got her braces off, and grew into herself. She is given a newfound confidence and sees her chances with Conrad better than ever before. But Jeremiah, the sweet one, confesses his love for Belly, who is stuck between her love, Conrad, and her best friend, Jeremiah. And they happen to be brothers. When Susannah, their mother, gets diagnosed with cancer, and Belly, her brother Steven, and her mom stay at the “summer house”, they know that this year will be the summer they’ll never forget.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "The Princess Diaries"
Review: This is my favorite movie. It is about what every girl dreams of; becoming a princess. It is filled with a lot of love and laughs. Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway are great on the screen together.
Your Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Review: This movie was my favorite of the three. I love how Narnia comes to life. It is filled with great imagination. The movie is great for anyone who loves a great big adventure.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"
Review: This movie is filled with so many magical images. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are on another journey to big peace to Narnia. This was not my favorite movie in the series. I thought that there was a lot of fighting and not enough story and at times it was hard to follow.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "The Lord of The Rings."
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader"
Review: I thought this was a great ending to the series. It was filled with a lot of adventure and suspense.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "The Lord of the Rings."
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Catching Fire"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: This book is amazing. Just when you think you know where the book is going it takes another turn. It was a page turner. I would recommend it to anyone who liked the first book.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "The Blind Side"
Review: This movie is a must see. It is a true story and is very heart warming. It is about overcoming hardships and pursuing your dreams.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Alice in Wonderland"
Review: This is a great movie to let your imagination fly. Everything runs wild. Johnny Depp plays the mad hatter perfectly.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Bones"
Review: This is my favorite TV show. It is about a forensic anthropologist who solves crimes. All the characters are amazing and there is never a boring episode.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Once Upon a Time"
Review: This show is my new favorite show. You think you know everything about fairy tale characters well think again. Everything that you thought you knew is turned upside. With every episode there is a new twist.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Bridesmaids"
Review: This is a great movie if you want a great laugh. It is a cute movie about friendship and learning to grow up.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Marley & Me"
Review: This movie is a great for anyone who loves animals. It is funny at times and the ending may bring some tears to your eyes.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Love Happens"
Review: This is a great love story. It is about loss and about how much you can gain once you open up.
Name: S.V.H.
Grade: 10
Title: "Mr. Deeds"
Review: This is a great movie if you want a great laugh and a love story. It is very funny and will keep you entertained.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "The Dark Night Rises"
Review: This movie is a very fast paced, enjoyable action movie. I throughly enjoyed it, especially the end. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat. This was a gtreat movie and I know you will enjoy it too.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "Ice Age 4: Continental Drift"
Review: Tell you the truth I thought it wasn't going to be good. The reason being is because "Shrek 4" wasn't good in my opinion. But my prediction was wrong. This movie was hilarious, especially the Granny. This movie had everything, action, suspense, and comedy. You will enjoy this movie especially with your little brother/sister.
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Title: "Chibi Vampire"
Author: Yuna Kagesaki
Review: This book is about a girl that's a vampire and she gives blood instead and she can go out in the daylight. Then a boy who comes to her school and finds out that she's a vampire and he keeps it a secret for her the the boy falls in love with her and he said that he doesn't care if she's a vampire and her parents try to stop them both from being together but then they give up and they let them be together.
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Title: "Beastly"
Review: This movie is about a boy that's popular and evil and then one day a witch casts a spell on him and he started to turn ugly but then one day he went to save a girl and she starts to live with him. Then they fall in love with each other and when she truly loves him then the spell will go away and he will become the way that he was.
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Title: "I Am Number Four"
Review: This movie is about a group of people from two different worlds and one of the people try to kill the people in the other world and they kill them in amount of order and number three is dead so they are after number 4 who is going on adventures to stay alive. And they are decreasing every day and then the planet will vanish.
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Title: "Ponyo"
Review: This book is about a little fish that is magical and a little boy finds her and then one day Ponyo turns into a girl by drinking human blood. And they test the little boy for Ponyo"s love and if he passed then she may stay as a human.
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Title: "Kiki's Delivery Service"
Review: This book is about a young girl that's a witch and she moves to a new city to train away from her parents for a year in order to be successful. Then she finds a boy and they fall in love and she works at a bakery as a delivery person.
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Title: "Kitchen Princess"
Review: This book is about a girl who goes to this school and shes gets picked on about how she has no talent and she went there also to look for her prince that had saved her from drowning and she wants to fulfill her parents dream which is to become a professional chef and pastry chef.
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Yotsuba&!"
Author: Kiyohiko Azuma
Review: "Yotsuba&!" is about a little orphan girl that goes on adventures with her friends, Ena, Fukka, Jumbo, Asagi, and her "father." She is a 5 year old that likes to keep going on and on. She plays a lot with Ena because her father has to do online work. If you are looking for a comedy about a silly girl and all her friends, you should read "Yotsuba&!" and go on the imaginary adventures.
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Kiki's Delivery Service"
Review: There are four books to this astounding series. This book is about a witch in training. Her name is Kiki and she has a cat named Jiji. She flew two towns away from home. Kiki had nowhere to stay nor anything to eat. She walked into a bread store and the owner of the store had a spare bedroom to let Kiki and Jiji stay there. A customer asked Kiki if she could deliver some bread to a friend. So Kiki contacted the owner and they started a delivery service. The business was a sucsess! But will the business stay in shape? Read "Kiki's Delivery Service" to find about this witch and her black cat.
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "Little Women"
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Review: "Little Women" is a book about four young sisters named Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, and their beloved parents. The family is poor, but happy, and the five women of the house manage everything while the man of the house is called off for duty. When he becomes injured, his wife tends to him while the girls stay at home under the protection of their elderly neighbor, Mr. Lawrence. Meg is the oldest child and is very pretty. Beth is tranquil, sweet-tempered and is the peacemaker. Jo is a tom-boyish, crazy, and adventurous girl who thinks she will never learn to be proper. Amy is the youngest, most well-behaved and lady-like of them all. She wants to enjoy the lifestyle of the rich when she grows up. Mrs. March, the mother, is very wise and simple, who has a temper which she learns to control with the help of her husband. My favorite character is Jo because she is very out-going and funny. Little Women is a favorite of mine and is a well-known classic that many teens love to read.
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "Rose in Bloom"
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Review: "Rose in Bloom" is the sequel to "Eight Cousins," a novel about a young orphan named Rose Campbell who is sent to live with her six aunts and eight boy cousins. Uncle Alec who is a doctor is her guardian and a good friend to her. The sequel continues to follow Rose's life as she returns from a trip around the world with Uncle Alec and her former maid and friend, Phebe. She visits her six aunts and eight male cousins who still respect and show affection for their beloved cousin. Two years have passed since she has seen them and she is no longer the fun girl that they grew up; instead she is a beautiful, wealthy, and young lady who has caught the attention of many young men and new friends. At home, a feast is held in the trio's honor. That's when Rose is greeted by four of her male cousins: Archie, Prince, Mac, and Jamie. Archie soon falls in love with Phebe and Prince flirts with Rose because he believes he should always get what he wants, has his heart set on Rose, and also her fortune. However, Rose wants to be an independent, smart, strong-minded young woman and will only marry for someone she loves. I was disappointed once I finished the book as it was not as good as the previous book, "Eight Cousins."
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "Little Men"
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Review: "Little Men" is the sequel to "Little Women" and continues to tell the story of the three March sisters (Beth is one of the sisters but she dies in the first book). Most of the story follows Jo March, now Jo Bhaer who is running a boys school at Plumfield, an estate she inherited from Aunt March. She has two sons, Teddy and Rob and twelve orphans who reside the school so far. Soon a young shy boy, Nat Blake arrives to Plumfield who used to play the violin to make an earning. Mrs. Bhaer has made the school into a safe and fun environment for boys who will be cultivated into honorable, kind, and trustworthy young men. Every lad is given their own garden in which they will raise whatever types of vegetables they want and are most of them like to sell them to Mr. and Mrs. Bhaer for a little pocket money. In addition to that the boys can raise pets and pillow fights take place on Saturday. The Bhaers do their best to teach the kids everything from manners to arithmetic and treat the boys like individuals. I liked this book better than the first one because most of the story is about my favorite character, Jo Bhaer.
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "Westmark"
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Review: Theo is a young orphan who is apprenticed to a printer, Anton, in the town of Dorning. One evening he agrees to print pamphlets for a showman happily thinking about the money they will receive. But unfortunately the press is trashed, Anton is killed, and Theo must flee for his life because he is accused of being a fugitive by the Chief Minister. He is accompanied by the showman, Count Las Bombas and his servant. Then they find a beggar named Mickle who has a strong will, is clever, but has a strange mysterious past. The four of them make a great team as they perform astounding shows to shock the audiences and earn some money. In my opinion, the book was a great story of monarchy, rebellions, betrayal, and some romance in the mix. If you enjoy this book then I recommend reading the second and third book in the Westmark trilogy.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of:
The Kestrel
The Beggar Queen
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "The Kestrel"
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Review: "The Kestrel" is the sequel to "Westmark" and continues the story of Theo, Mickle, Musket, and Count Las Bombas as each main character parts to a different road that in the end leads to one path. Theo has decided to travel the country to learn more about his future country because he is prince consort. He finds poverty, hungry, rebellions, and riots. But no expects for a war that changes innocent farmers into cold-blooded murders, Mickle (now Princess Augusta) to be the commander of the army, and for the enemies of Westmark to make there way back into the land in order to overthrow the monarchy in order to satisfy their greedy and selfish needs. The second book in the Westmark trilogy met my expectations and entices me to finish the series because I want to know what happens to the main characters and also what the fate of Westmark is decided to be.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of:
Westmark
The Beggar Queen
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "The Beggar Queen"
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Review: In the final book of the trilogy, Mickle becomes Queen of Westmark after the death of her father, King Augustine IV. Cabbarus, the former Chief Minster of Westmark is back and is brewing up allies and some plans in order to finish what he started. Theo does not want a battle to rage within the country after the last battle he fought in, becoming a heartless young man known as The Kestrel. Cabbarus storms the castle and seizes Mickle, Queen Caroline, and Dr. Torrens but Mickle escapes with the help of some friends. Theo, Mickle, and all her advisors and friends are forced into hiding in Westmark. The book stirs up many questions and the ending is very well written. I am happy to say that it is one of the best trilogy series I have ever read.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of:
Westmark
The Kestrel
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "Fantastic Voyage"
Author: Isaac Asimov
Review: "Fantastic Voyage" is a book about the how the U.S. and the Soviet Union both have developed a miniaturization process which reduces individual atoms but its value is limited. The matter will shrink for only a short period of time and then the process will reverse. A scientist, Jan Benes who lives in the Soviet Union has knowledge of an indefinite shrinking process and his life is in danger. So he decides to flee to the U.S. Instead of being killed by Soviets but an attempted assassination on his life leaves him in stable condition. It is decided that four men and woman will be shrunk and will use a miniaturized atomic sub to travel inside Benes's body to destroy a blood clot that will kill him slowly if not removed. The book is my one and only favorite science fiction series and is a good read for people who like adventurous and exciting science books.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "Destination Brain."
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Treasure Island"
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Review: "Treasure Island" is a book about a boy named Jim Hawkins and his friends when they go on an adventure to Treasure Island and try to find the buried treasure of Captin Flint, a fearless and aggressive pirate. The boys didn't know that their crew is made up of Flint's former crew led by an evil pirate Long John Silver. Will the pirates attack Jim and his friends? Read "Treasure Island" to find out the answer.
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "The Muppets"
Review: This movie takes place when the Muppets are older and have gone in different directions, and they discover oil underneath the Muppet Theater. This leads up to a mean oil tycoon to make an attempt to demolish the building just to drill for oil. Kermit and the gang decide to have a telethon to get money to get back their stage. Will it work? Watch the comedy "The Muppets" today.
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Finding Nemo"
Review: Marlin and Nemo, a Father and son team, are separated when a scuba diver catches Nemo and then lives in an aquarium in a dentist's office. They both think of ways to reunite, but they don't have enough time. If Nemo doesn't get out in time he may never be able to see his father again!
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "The Magnificent 12 : The Call"
Author: Michael Grant
Review: A 12 year old boy named Mack MacAvoy has the case of mediumness. For example medium grades and medium looks. He even has medium parents who barely notice him! Mack never thought he would have lots of medium in his life. One day a 3,000 year old man named Grimluck appered in Mack's bathroom to deliver news. To find the news out read "The Call."
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever"
Author: Jeff Kinney
Review: Greg Heffley is in Huge trouble. Some school property has been damaged and Greg is the prime suspect. But Greg didn't do it. The police are almost done with the case and a suprise blizzard hits Greg's house and they can not exit or enter their house! Greg knows when the snow melts, he might have to face the consequences.
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days"
Author: Jeff Kinney
Review: It's summer vacation for the Heffleys (and us). The weather is nice to go swimming but what does Greg do - sits inside with the curtains closed playing video games. Greg thinks he is an "indoor person" but he is living his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibility and no rules. His mother wants to go on vacation and spend family time. Whose version of summer will win?
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Title: "The Hunger Games"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: A girl and boy from each 12 districts are chosen to survive and kill or be killed until 1 champion of the 24 chosen is left alive. Katniss Everdeen volunteers for her sister because she was chosen. Now she must survive and play this dangerous game.
TEENS' ONLINE REVIEWS
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Title: “This Moment”
Artist: Steven Curtis Chapman
Review: Love these songs they’re good to fall asleep to.
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Title: “Welcome to Diverse City”
Artist: Tobymac
Review: Very upbeat CD, it's so good.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Protector of the Small” (book 1)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: This book has lots of adventure and it’s so funny.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Protector of the Small” (book 2)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: This book has more adventure.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Protector of the Small” (book 3)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: It has some bloody parts but I love the book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Protector of the Small” (book 4)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: This book has brave acts and lots of adventure.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Wild Magic”
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: You would have to read the other series “Song of the Lioness” to get the whole book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Portible Sounds”
Author: Tobymac
Review: The CD is awesome.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Stream to the River, River to the Sea”
Author: Scott O'Dell
Review: It’s the story of Sacagawea and it’s the best book I ever read about Sacagawea.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Free Four”
Author: Veronica Roth
Review: “Free Four” is Tobias’ narration of a chapter in the book “Divergent.” This chapter lets you see and feel what Tobias encounters when he trains the initiates. The only bad thing about this small writing passage was that it was way too short.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Rapture”
Author: Lauren Kate
Review: “Rapture” was a great way to finish the “Fallen” series. It is filled with surprises about Luce and Daniel's relationship and has a great ending that keeps your imagination rolling. This love story never gets old.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Fallen In Love”
Author: Lauren Kate
Review: This short story is a great edition to the “Fallen” series. It lets your imagination wander as you go through one of Luce's lives and see how all the other characters surround her during that time. I suggest reading this after finishing the series.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Insurgent”
Author: Veronica Roth
Review: “Insurgent” is a fantastic book, although long it keeps you on edge the whole time. This action packed book just makes you want to read the third in the trilogy, though you will have to wait till next year. This is definitely a book teens should read if they like “The Hunger Games.”
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Divergent”
Author: Veronica Roth
Review: “Divergent” is very violent. It is like “The Hunger Games” and just as thrilling. Tris and Four are both Dauntless protégés and help to try to save their world, which is falling to pieces. This book is awesome.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “City of Lost Souls”
Author: Cassandra Clare
Review: This book is number 5 in the series, and is better than number four. There are many twists and turns although it might not be the best book for young children. This thrilling story lets us imagine what is to come in the sixth and final book in “The Mortal Instruments” series.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Jack and Jill”
Director: Dennis Dugan
Review: This movie is hilarious. With Adam Sandler playing a twin brother and sister the laughs do not stop. Every scene something funny happens and it just gets better and better. I suggest this as a great family movie.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Wolfsbane”
Author: Andrea Cremer
Review: This is the first book in the “Nightshade” series. It is a fantastic supernatural series. This book
has wolves but they are not werewolves they are shape shifters and their number one rule is do not interfere with humans. In the first chapter you can see how this book keeps you on edge. It has a great romance and is packed with action scenes. I recommend reading this.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Immortal City”
Author: Scott Speer
Review: This book talks about angels in Hollywood. Instead of human celebrities there are angel celebrities, and if you pay enough money they might even save your life. This book is romantic yet filled with gross images of violence. It is action packed and is very deceptive. I recommend reading this, though you might want to wait for the next book in the series to come out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift”
Director(s): Steve Martino, Mike Thermeier
Review: This movie was hilarious, the best in the series. I predict there will be a fifth movie since this one had a huge cliffhanger. Out of all the characters I think Sid the sloth is the funniest. I recommend this
for anybody, since it will always be funny.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Lord of the Shadows”
Author: Darren Shan
Review: “Lord of the Shadows” is about Darren and
Vancha both hunting for the Lord of the Vampineze which is Steve. Steve is killing people and Darren is trying to stop him. Read to find out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “The Amazing Spider-Man”
Director: Marc Webb
Review: “The Amazing Spider-Man” is a great movie
about Peter Parker who gets bitten by a spider and makes him have spider powers. But when an experiment of Dr. Connor's messes up something bad happens. Watch to find out.
TEENS' ONLINE REVIEWS
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Outta Space Love"
Artist: Group 1 Crew
Review: It's a very inspirational CD.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Rock What You Got"
Artist: Superchick
Review: I love this CD.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Tonight"
Artist: Tobymac
Review: Tobymac is one of my favorite artists.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Group 1 Crew"
Artist: Group 1 Crew
Review: It has lots of songs I love on it.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Song of the Lioness"
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: I love the book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Song of the Lioness 2"
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: It is a very good book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Song of the Lioness 3"
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: This was a really great book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Song of the Lioness 4"
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: A very exciting book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Trickster's Choice"
Author: Tamora Pierce
Review: It was a good book about adventure with risk and courage.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Island of the Blue Dolphins"
Author: Scott O'Dell
Review: Exciting and sad story about a young girl.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "A Year Down Yonder"
Author: Richard Peck
Review: It's about this girl named Mary Alice from chicago who has to go to her grandmother's very small town for the year while her parents are temporarily out of work. Her grandmother is a little weird and trigger happy. She is very bold and most everyone is afraid of her. Mary Alice goes to the small high school with roughly ten boys in it and much more girls. Tons of odd things happen and it's very funny.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Sophie's Dilemma"
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Review: It's about this girl who runs away with a man to get married so after she gets married her husband
must go away on a fishing trip to Alaska so he leaves and on his way back his boat is caught in storms and he dies. Meanwhile she is pregnant and must move
back to her parents who she is not sure will take her back because she ran away.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "A Long Way From Chicago"
Author: Richard Peck
Review: About this boy named Joey who is from Chicago. He and his little sister Mary Alice go to their grandmother Dowdells every summer.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Nothing to Fear"
Author: Jackie French Koller
Review: About this boy in the Great Depression whose father goes away to find work.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Ballad of Lucy Whipple"
Author: Karen Cushman
Review: About this girl, her mother, little sister and little brother who go to California after her father dies during the gold rush.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Green Book"
Author: Paton Walsh
Review: It's about this girl and her family who have to leave earth. There are a couple other families and they land on a strange planet where the grass is like glass.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Mirror Mirror"
Director: Bernie Goldmann
Review: It was funny and sort of corny.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Maniac magee
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Review: It was funny and the kid named Magee was really weird.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Mara Daughter of the Nile"
Author: Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Review: It was romantic and very exciting.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Hunger Games"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: "The Hunger Games" should be awarded the best book of the decade award. This book is a good read for anyone, and I guarantee that you won't regret reading it. The future world that Collins creates is very authentic and ever so fascinating / intriguing.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Catching Fire"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: A HUGE let down compared to "The Hunger Games." Sequels are almost never as good as the first book. Although if you don't compare this sequel to "The Hunger Games" it is still a good read. This book is filled with shocking surprises and twists. The ending is a little bit confusing....
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Mockingjay"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: "Mockingjay" is filled with so many twists. So many events had happened in this book, most were
heartbreaking. The ending was the most dissatisfying part; besides that this book is a great read.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Lightning Thief"
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: This series/book separates itself from all other series. It was my favorite book for a long time. This book is a regret-less read. So magical, and the author's comedy tied it all together. This book just leaves you wanting more.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Sea Of Monsters"
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: Not quite as good as the first book, but it still will be one of your favorites. I felt like this book was very slow yet intriguing. The ending is one you wouldn't expect----in a good way. An excellent read.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Titan's Curse"
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: This book was definitely my favorite book of the series. Many twists in this book! This was probably the book that makes you laugh the most and that's probably why it won me over as my favorite book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Battle of The Labyrinth"
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: This book wasn't quite my favorite..it was probably my least favorite. Although it was still a good read, and one big character makes their actual entrance into the series as well.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Last Olympian"
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: This book was slow as well, and I wasn't satisfied with the ending of this series. This book was awesome, but I felt that the ending of the series should be the best book. This book just didn't meet my expectations.
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "An Old-Fashioned Girl"
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Review: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" is a book about a young girl known as Polly Milton who visits her friend, Fanny Shaw and her family in the city far away from her country life. Polly changes the lives of the Shaw family and reunites their relationships. My favorite characters are Polly, Mr. Shaw, and Mr. Shaw’s mother. Polly is a bright girl who sticks to her simple clothes and ways in order to find happiness. Although, sometimes she does give in to her girlish desires only to find nothing but regret. She makes lots of mistakes but she admits them and helps others to enjoy a simple life like her own. Mr. Shaw is another favorite, the reason is his open nature and kindness to Polly. Fanny's grandmother is not given attention by her son nor grandchildren but once Polly meets her and befriends her, her son gives her the attention a mother deserves and her grandchildren come to love her and want to listen to her childhood memories. My least favorite character would be Fanny because in my
opinion she acts like a stuck-up brat from the start of the story to the end. This novel was written for teens and tweens. The book met all my expectations and is a favorite of mine.
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "Eight Cousins," "Rose in Bloom," and "Little Women."
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Ice Age: Continental Drift"
Director: Steve Martino
Review: "Ice Age: Continental Drift: is a wonderful movie full of action and suspense. It is about the mammoth and his friends getting stuck in the ocean. Will they reunite with their family? Watch this movie to find out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Tunnels of Blood"
Author: Darren Shan
Review: "Tunnels of Blood" is an astonishing book. It is about Darren who is a half vampire who is going with his mentor to his home town. There has been killing in this city. Will Darren and his mentor find out who is doing this? Read to find out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
Author: Jeff Kinney
Review: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is about Greg Heffley starting Middle School. Greg and his friend Rowley become Safety Patrol officers. Everything goes well but then there was an incident that ruins the friendship. Read to find out what happens.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "The Maze Runner"
Author: James Dashner
Review: "The Maze Runner" has a brilliant plot. It's about a boy named Thomas who wakes up in an elevator and doesn't remember anything but his first name. As the elevator door opens he discovers that he's not alone....(you have to read the rest to find out more)! I couldn't get my hands off this book; it was just too intriguing. Although the beginning is kind of slow, and the writer's craft wasn't so great. All in all I would recommend this book to any adventure/survival book-lover.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul"
Author: Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
Review: "A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul" is a book full of multiple short and real stories, that are broken down into categories such as compassion, life, etc. This book touches many different emotions. I found myself crying one moment and down-on-the-floor laughing the next. This book is truly a must read.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Vampire Mountain"
Author: Darren Shan
Review: "Vampire Mountain" is a great book about a boy named Darren who is a half-vampire and Mr. Crepsley who is a full vampire making a trek to vampire mountain. When they get there all the princes decide whether to kill Mr. Crepsley for blooding Darren. Read to find out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Trials of Death"
Author: Darren Shan
Review: "Trials of Death" is a very suspensful book about Darren who is a half-vampire who has to take trials. These trials are very dangerous. If you fail you die or you die when you are doing the trials. Read to find out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Vampire Prince"
Author: Darren Shan
Review: "Vampire Prince" is a really good book about Darren who is a half -vampire. He failed his trials of death and if you fail you die. Darren flees; read to find out.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "I Am Number Four"
Author: Pittacus Lore
Review: "I Am Number Four" is a good book. It is full of suspense and adventure. It is about Number 4 who is an alien teenager who is hiding from the Mogodorians who destroyed his home planet. Read to find out what happens.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Real Steel"
Author: Shawn Levy
Review: "Real Steel" is a great movie because it is full of action and entertainment. It is about a man who fights robots in 2020 but isn't very successful and he loses a lot of money. But one day his son finds a robot that seems to be invincible. Can they beat the mighty Zeus. Watch to find out what happens.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Author: Roald Dahl
Review: I enjoyed this book because it was funny and adventurous. Willy Wonka is giving out 5 golden tickets. If you find a ticket in your chocolate bar you'll get to tour the chocolate factory of Willy Wonka. Charlie Bucket who is very poor has won a golden ticket! He along with Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregard, Mike Teavee and Veruca Salt will get to tour the factory. The winner of the contest will get to own the factory. Read to find out if Charlie wins or not.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "I've Lost My Hippopotamus"
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Review: "I've Lost My Hippopotamus" is a great selection of poems for children, as it is very funny.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Six Napoleons"
Author(s): Murray Shaw and M.J. Cosson
Review: Sherlock Holmes and his companion Watson have to solve a strange mystery. Somebody is destroying all the Napoleon busts in town and eventually murders someone. Can Holmes and Watson find the culprit before anymore damage is done?
Name: G. V.
Grade: 6
Title: “13 Gifts”
Author: Wendy Mass
Review: “13 Gifts” is a wonderful book. The reason why I liked this book so much is because it has so much suspense in it. This book is probably the best book in the trilogy (“11 Birthdays,” “12 Finally,” “13 Gifts”). This book is funny, mysterious, and has a lot of adventures in it. I suggest you really read this book. If you do read this book I hope you like it.
Name: Justina
Grade: 7
Title: "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
Author: Lemony Snicket
Review: If you want to read a cheerful book, this is not the book for you. This book is about the 3 Baudelaire children. Their parents died in a terrible fire that burnt their whole house down. In every book the guardian changes because they get killed by Count Olaf. He is evil. You never know what will happen in every book. Read "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: “Tsubasa”
Author: Clamp
Review: Have you ever imagined an alternate universe where the people you know on your world are different people in another world. Well that’s what the main character Syaoran has to face while retrieving memories of his best friend Sakura. But to do that he will lose a very important thing to him. So join him on a very important mission to find feathers of memories. But are he and his friends the only ones looking for them?
Name: Manan Garg
Grade: 9
Title:” H.I.V.E”
Author: Mark Walden
Review: “H.I.V.E.” is a top secret school hidden inside a still active volcano. The school is part of G.L.O.V.E., the Global League of Villainous Enterprises, and was built for the purpose of training children to become criminal masterminds. Only children who have already been seen to have some villainous skill are accepted to the school. The school has four streams; the Alpha stream, Henchmen stream, Technical stream and the Political/Financial stream. Each stream is associated with a color, and their uniforms reflect this. Alphas have black, Henchman has blue, Technical is white and Political/Financial is grey. Otto Malpense is a thirteen year old criminal genius, who has been handpicked along with others-the smartest, most athletic, technologically advanced kids in the world to be part of H.I.V.E. Otto has entered the school, he discovers that it is not all what it seems, and sets out to unfold the mystery behind the school and its organization. Otto and his friends, Wing, Shelby, and Laura try to defy the headmaster, Dr. Maximillian Nero and try to accomplish something no one has ever succeeded in; escaping H.I.V.E. alive. It’s like James Bond meets Harry Potter. It’s a really good book and worth reading. An adventure of a life time!!!
Name: Manan
Grade: 9
Title: “Naruto”
Author: Masashi Kishimoto
Review: Naruto is a mischievous little kid who wants to be the greatest ninja ever. And he wants to become a Hokage and that to the best one ever. Will he succeed or will he not? Join him and his friends at the Ninja Academy.
Name: Sophia
Grade: 6
Title: “Maximum Ride”
Author: Narae Lee
Review: “Maximum Ride” is about a girl named Max and her family's names are: Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel. Also did I mention that they all have wings? So, in the manga 14 yr. old Max needs to help her family to stay away from Erasers. They are creatures that are wolves and they try to hunt Max and her family. In the manga Max takes her family to pick some berries and they did not know what was coming: the Erasers came out of nowhere and kidnapped Angel (the littlest of the family). She was taken and the family fights to help fight off the Erasers so she can save her sister. Will she find her soon?
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Kiki's Delivery Service”
Author: Hayao Miyazaki
Review: This book is about a young girl that is a witch and when she turns 13 she has to train on her own for a year away from her family. She has to find a city or a place to train by herself for a year then she is able to see her parents again. On her training she meets this woman that owns a bakery shop that asked Kiki to deliver for her and in return she will let her stay at a room and provide food for her and her cat. Then she meets this boy that likes Kiki but at first she didn't like him but then as they talk, Kiki discovers that she likes him. If you would like to read more than go out and get the book.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: “Ponyo”
Author: Hayao Miyazaki
Review: “This book is about a boy who meets this fish that he found and named it Ponyo and when she licked the boy’s finger that’s cut and then she becomes human. Her parents are going to test if the boy’s love for Ponyo is real, and if is real then she will always become a girl.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "Relic Master"
Author: Catherine Fisher
Review: This book is an amazing book! It has action, adventure, and suspense. A real turn pager. It's about an apprentice, named Raffi and his master Galen. These are the two keepers that can save the world from the... watch. An evil organization that kills anyone powerful enough to overthrow them. Join them on a adventure of a lifetime.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief"
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: This book is an amazing book. I couldn't put it down. This is about a teenage boy named Percy Jackson. He learns a secret about his life that will change his forever. Join him and his new friends on a quest that is very dangerous.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "Incarceron"
Author: Catherine Fisher
Review: You have heard of Alcatraz but how about one with magical boundries. This book is fast paced book about one person with one plan that can get him out of jail. Throughout the book he learns secrets about himself, that will change his thinking of the world around him.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Forgotten"
Author: N/A
Review: This book is about a girl who doesn't remember anything that happened, and she found a boy that she loved but she can't remember but then they went on a date and when she woke up she could not remember anything.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "Bakuman"
Author: Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
Review: Two high school students want to become successful manga creators. This book is about their life and adventure together to achieve their goal. The question is will they or will they not? Is it easy to become a manga creator?
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Kitchen Princess"
Author: Miyuki Kobayashi
Review: This book is about a girl that lost her parents but she's a great cook and she was accepted to the academy that was hard to get in but she did to find her prince. But when she gets there she was bullied by girls that say she has no talent. If you want to read more than go and get the book.
Name: M. G.
Grade: 9
Title: "YOTSUBA"
Author: Kiyohiko Azuma
Review: This book is about a 4 year old girl, named Yotsuba. She is a very curious and energetic girl. She always wants to help and loves ice cream. So come on long on a very funny adventure.
Name: C. M.
Grade: 7
Title: "The Black Parade"
Artist: My Chemical Romance
Review: I absolutely LOVE this album because of the emotion put into the lyrics and tune of the song. It is TRULY INSPIRING and has helped me get many places in life. I would definitely recommend this artist to anyone willing to try new music; as each song sets a different tone and mood. What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "3 Cheers for Sweet Revenge"; "Danger Days the True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys."
Name: C. M.
Grade: 7
Title: "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge"
Artist: My Chemical Romance
Review: As usual, this album is inspiring and has much emotion, but this time the tone set is a bit different. It goes a little deeper into the song's meaning. Songs may seem confusing at first, because some of the songs are short and repetitive, but effective. I would DEFINITELY recommend this disc to ANYONE that wants to bring out meaning. What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "The Black Parade," and "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys."
Name: C. M.
Grade: 7
Title: "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys"
Artist: My Chemical Romance
Review: This album is AMAZING. It can be darker but also brings out happy things. For example, the song "Summertime." Listening to My Chemical Romance makes me look at life from different viewpoints; and that's what I love about them. If you give this album a chance, I think that most of you will like this album; at the very least. What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: "The Black Parade," and "3 Cheers for Sweet Revenge."
Name: C. M.
Grade: 7
Title: "Death Note"
Author: Tsugumi Ohba
Review: This series is suspenseful, mysterious, and exciting. It always leaves me on the edge of my seat and is very fun to read. The characters may seem reliable, but other times their personalities can change (ex. Light Yagami, the main character). If you like Anime, I'm almost sure you'll love this one.
Name: Justina
Grade: 7
Title: "Way to Go"
Author: Tom Ryan
Review: "Way to Go" is a novel about a 17 year old guy named Danny. He doesn't really have his life figured out yet. Danny's best friend Jay always get bad grades in school and he doesn't seem to care. His close friend Kierce, has lots of rules for any occasion and plays hockey. One night Danny, Jay, and Kierce went to a big party together. At the party they were drinking under the age. Michelle was Danny's old girl friend and she was there and by accident, he spilled beer on her hair. Their relationship did not last long. Everyone was gossiping about Danny, even Kierce, that he might be gay and other disturbing things. So Danny and Jay left the party and went to Jay's house. Jay had to go to the bathroom, so Danny waited for him. As Danny was waiting for Jay in front of the house, a police car pulled up and saw Danny. It was Kierce's Dad! (He is a police officer). So Kierce's dad let him off and drove him back to his house because he felt Danny could handle it himself. So the next day, Danny told his Mom what happened and she was really disappointed. As the consequence, Danny had to get a job and stop doing things for fun and getting in to trouble doing them. Danny's mother knew a friend from college who just opened a restaurant and needed some help so she offered Danny a job there. So he went to work and was assigned "Head Dishwasher." He really wasn't a good dishwasher. But before the restaurant opened, he had to help paint and ready the place. The next day Chef JP and Denise came and told Danny that they were going to go and pick up things for the restaurant. By 9:00 a gorgeous tall and willowy girl with pale, freckled skin walked in. Danny was really shocked. They had coffee together and listened to music. She introduced herself. Her name is Lisa. Danny thought she was really cute. She was from New York staying with her Aunt because her mother is nuts. It is just to get away from her for the summer. So after work that day, she brought him home in "Old Bessie" her car. So Danny has been so busy at work he doesn't get to talk to his friends. So one day they came down to the restaurant to see Danny. They saw Lisa and really thought she was cute. SO Kierce asked her if she wanted to hang out with them sometime. She said sure, after work. And so they did. They went down to "the spot" which is under a bridge that no one goes on. They hung out until dark and she drove them home again. Kierce asked Lisa if she wanted to hang out another time and she said sure. Work for Danny wasn't going good. It was like a jinks was put on him because every time he finished a set of dishes, more would come. Also, he would break the dishwasher. (The machine) So Chef JP decided that he could use some help so Danny is now JP's helper. So Lisa and Kierece went out on a date toghther and Danny got really jealous. He got mad at Lisa and made Lisa stop and he got out of the car and hid for 10 minutes. Do you think Lisa is mad at Danny? Read "Way to Go" by Tom Ryan to find out.
TEENS' ONLINE REVIEWS
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Cirque Du Freak: A Living"
Author: Darren Shan
Review: I liked this book because it was very exciting and suspenseful. It is about two boys Darren and Steve going to a freak show. Darren sees that one of the performances was about a poisonous spider doing tricks and he steals it. After a couple of weeks with the spider it bites Steve. Read about it to find out what happens.
A REALLY COOL TEEN SUBMITTED THIS REVIEW:
Title: "Battleship"
Review: The battle against the extraterrestrial beings with better technology begins when a signal sent by the satellite reaches the planet which could hold life. The aliens come to earth and destroy all considerable weapons they see. But the humans get Destroyers to defeat the Aliens. But 2/3 are destroyed. How will they survive the attack.
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Title: “Stormbreaker”
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Review: I enjoyed this book because it was full of action, suspense and adventure. It is about a 14 year old boy named Alex Rider who joins MI6. He goes to England to observe Herod Sayle, who seems to be plotting something evil. Read on to find out what happens.
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Title: “The Hunger Games”
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: I liked “The Hunger Games” because it was full of action and adventure. It is about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who takes her sister's place in the 74th Annual Hunger Games. It is a true battle, so read on to find out ifmKatniss wins or not.
Name: S. V. H.
Grade: 12
Title: “The Hunger Games”
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: “The Hunger Games” was a great read. It really made you think how great we really have it and what things could look like when the government has a lot of control. It was a book that I could not put down. It was a great adventure book with a love story thrown in. I t was also great that the main character is a girl.
Name: S. V. H.
Grade: 12
Title: “We Bought a Zoo”
Review: This movie was great. Right from the beginning it is one big great adventure. It shows one family's adventure as they overcome the loss of a loved one and their adventure as they open a zoo. It is a great movie for animal lovers.
Name: S. V. H.
Grade: 12
Title: “Big Miracle”
Review: This movie is great for animal lovers. It is a story about whales that are trapped in ice and their journey to get free. It shows that every life is important and that if you have the will power then you can succeed.
Name: S. V. H.
Grade: 12
Title: “Stronger”
Review: Kelly Clarkson is one of pop's greatest singers. Her music is relatable and has great lyrics. It is music that you want to sing to. "What Doesn't Kill You," is a song about how your hardships make you stronger. This album is great for anyone who loves pop music.
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: “Wings”
Author: Aprilynne Pike
Review: This book is about a teenage girl, Laurel, wakes up one morning with a bump on her back. The bump begins to grow bigger and bigger until they sprout into a large pair of flower petals. The story is about how Laurel finds who and what she really is and why she's here. This is definitely a good book and I think you should read it!
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: “Spells and Sleeping Bags”
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Review: This book is about a new witch, Rachel who has just received her powers. At the same time she is about to leave to camp with her witch sister. This book is about Rachel’s time in camp and her trying to deal with her magic, her sister and her bunkmate who is out to get her.
TEENS' ONLINE REVIEWS
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: “The Last Hope”
Author: Erin Hunter
Review: Wow, this book was AWESOME. It summed up everything in “Power of Three” and “Omen of the Stars” really well. I was a little disappointed by who the fourth cat was but I was happy because he got his time to shine again. Plus I really like the books with BIG battles in them. There were a few times when I just rolled my eyes but I really did enjoy this book.
Name: F. A.
Grade: 7
Title: “Witch and Wizard”
Author: James Patterson
Review: When I finished the first thing I thought was I need the second book. In the book the witch and wizard two siblings are captured by the new order for being a witch and a wizard. At first they don't know but later on they find their powers and realize they are the ones who have to take down the new order. But if they fail not only will they be executed but the new order will take over the world.
Name: F. A.
Grade: 7
Title: “Madagascar 3”
Review: “Madagascar 3” is like the wrap up of the series. This is in my opinion the funniest also. But the best part is it's for all ages.
Name: R. N.
Grade: 8
Title: “Spilling Ink”
Author: Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter
Review: This is a really good how to book for writers. It's funny, has good information and cute pictures. After I read this, I started to want to write again. It inspired me to write again and I know a lot more than I did before I read it.
Name: Sophia
Grade: 6
Title: “Jack and Jill”
Review: “Jack and Jill” is about a brother and sister. The brother’s name is Jack and his sister is named Jill. One night Jack's wife told Jack to go pick up his sister from the airport so when he goes to the airport to pick up sis she is on her phone calling her Mom saying " Are you sure that Jack is going to pick me up, I do not see him and you know that I get creeped out and I do not want to stay here like a weirdo person" then Jack came behind her and said "Hey you look fat as usual." "Oh stop!" So then Jack was lifting all of Jill's stuff into the car and he said "did you really have to bring your bird Jill?" "Yes that's how I go to sleep with him and the bird said with a caw "Jack’s a poopy head." "Oh stop Poopsy!" Jack replied saying that maybe Poopsy needs some fresh air. So Jack opens the back window laughing at Poopsy! So when Jack arrives at the house and was going to the lunch table to eat food so Jack’s wife tells him to go wake up Jill to eat with us, then Jack went to Jill's bedroom to get her to eat with him and the family. Whispers softly and saying "Jill do you want to eat with us Jill?" So he heard nothing coming out of her mouth so he walked slowly and AHHHHHHHHH! "What Jill it's just me." "Oh it's just you." "Want to come down to eat something with us?" “Sure let me just take a quick shower." So when Jill got up from her bed there was a huge sweat shadow underneath Jill so Jack said "I think you forgot your shadow." "What do you mean; oh you mean that I do that a lot." Ok just wash it and then burn it OK?" "Got it.” So Jack went down stairs to wait for Jill so when she came down she was complaining that the woman was sitting in her spot you know the one right next to Jack and she made a problem about who is sitting where so instead of sitting next to Jack she sat next to Jack's son that just came from India but he is just covered in tape all over him! So Jill was talking about her childhood and one of the things she said was “Jack and I are twins so we can feel when the other one is hurt." So to prove it she smacked herself and Jack said that he did not feel anything so Jack’s son full of tape punched her and the son said to Jack "did you feel anything Daddy? He replied “I think I feel pride in my son." So Jill is on the floor and holding her jaw so Jack had to lift her up and she said "thank you dear never do that ever!”
Name: V. P.
Grade: 8
Title: “The Hunger Games”
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: It's about a girl named Katniss Everdeen and she was a girl who spent her life hunting and trading for other goods. The 74th annual Hunger Games is where you have to fight all the tributes to the death. Katniss' sister, Prim Everdeen was chosen in the reaping for the games. Katniss didn't approve of this and volunteered for her and now Katniss will have to win and become the Hunger Games champion, or die a certain death.
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: “War Horse”
Review: It's a really nice movie about a boy whose dad buys a horse for working the fields. It isn't the right kind of horse and he paid more than he should have for it. Now they can't pay rent. In order to keep the horse, the boy tries to teach it how to plow and work, like a farm horse. Everything's going good and they're about to harvest their crops when a storm comes and ruins it all. With nothing left, the father sells the horse to the army so he can pay rent. This is about how the horse becomes a War Horse and how a boy tries to find his horse again. It's a very, very good movie.
Name: R. N.
Grade: 8
Title: “The Help”
Review: This was a really good movie. It was really interesting and a good look into how African-Americans were treated in the 60's. It's sweet and funny and serious all at the same time. I even cried a little at the end.
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: “Warriors- Beyond the Code”
Author: Erin Hunter
Review: This is the second book in the SkyClan Manga series. It's really good and I like the art they use in it. It's fascinating to learn about Sol and his past. I like how they show him as a nice cat instead of the evil, deceiving one in the books. The SkyClan Manga is a good series and it continues the story that was neglected for a while. I definitely think you should read it.
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: “I Am Number Four”
Author: Pittacus Lore
Review: This is an AMAZING book about an alien teenager who was sent to Earth with his Guardian after an enemy race nearly destroyed his planet. Now he and the 9 other kids sent to Earth must eventually return to their home planet to recreate it. But until then they try to live their lives on the fringes of society, hiding from the Mogadorians, the ones who destroyed their planet and are trying to kill the 9 next.
Name: Rachael
Grade: 8
Title: "The Clique: A Tale of Two Pretties"
Author: Lisi Harrison
Review: This is the last book in the entire series :(. I've always liked the Clique series because it's simple and fun to read. In most of the books the plot jumps up and down and you go with it but in this one it was more straight forward, but it was also pretty emotional. It's sad because you've gone through like 13 books with these girls and now it's all over. I like this book and it does a good job of summing up the whole story.
Name: G. V.
Grade: 6
Title: "The Hunger Games"
Author: Suzanne Collins
Review: "The Hunger Games" is a great book. Since "The Hunger Games" is such a great book I'm going to talk a little bit about it. Let me just tell you first that "The Hunger Games" is a great book though sometimes it can be a little confusing so if your getting confused you should probably need to wait a year or two to read it. Though once you understand this book it is awesome! Lots of people think this book is about blood and fighting. "The Hunger Games" is really about friendship. The reason why I liked this book so much was because it's very suspenseful. You can never put this book down. I hope you read this book and if you do enjoy!
What other books, music, or movies did this one remind you of: this book reminded me of a song by Taylor Swift called "Eyes Open."
Name: Khadija
Grade: 9
Title: "Only the Good Spy Young"
Author: Ally Carter
Review: The book "Only the Good Spy Young" by Ally Carter met my expectations according to 5 key points:
1. Zach comes back
2. More new characters
3. Interesting plot
4. There was a sense of mystery in which I as a reader and Cameron Morgan, the main character were not aware of some things and not all my questions were answered...but..that's why there is another book after this.
5. Action and humor
You have to read every book of the series because all the books are intertwined and I could not put the book down...so make sure to the read the series when you have a whole day to waste.
Name: F. A.
Grade: 7
Title: "Middle School Get Me Out Of Here!"
Author: James Patterson
Review: The minute I saw the new book I went to get it right away. Even though, it had water damage, I still got it. The book is called "Middle School Get Me Out Of Here!" This is the second book of the series. So far I am on page 84 but I have cracked up so much that I had to stop a few times. This book will tell you all about Rafe and how his life turns around in a bad way.
Name: Sophia
Grade: 6
Title: "Charlotte's Web"
Author: E. B. White
Review: This book is about a Girl named Fern. She is lovely and she sees her father was going to the pig pen and she also sees her father with an axe and so he goes inside and finds the runt of the pig family and almost killed the piglet when Fern came in to stop her father from killing the baby pig that was just born. "Dad it is not fair! He is just a baby have mercy for the baby. I will even take care of the pig and I will raise him myself. I will I promise please"!!!! " Ok I will take care of the pig." Then Fern took the pig inside the house to tell her mom and brother that she got a new pig and her brother asked Fern's father can I have a pig too? No you cannot because first come first serve sorry kiddo. Then Fern built a little house for her new pig she named Wilbur and she started to do all of these fun activities with her pig like putting a dress on Wilbur to play dress up and he looked like one of the dolls in the stroller he looked so cute. So when it was time for school Fern did not want to leave Wilbur alone with Mom, Dad, and her brother she was so worried! So when she came back from school she always fed him when school ended her father said it is time to give up Wilbur because he got too big and his appetite is getting bigger! She did not want to give him up but she had to for her family because her family is really poor and can't afford food for the family. So she had no choice but that means that she won't be able to see Wilbur again so she will miss him alot.
TEENS' ONLINE REVIEWS
Name: J. K.
Grade: 7
Title: "Ponyo"
Author: Hayao Miyazaki
Review: Ponyo is a goldfish from a magical world under the sea. One day Ponyo was exploring far away from her home. Accidently she took a ride on a jelly fish, Ponyo washed up on shore and is found by a nice boy named Sosuke. They both became good friends. After Sosuke finds Ponyo, he trys to make her feel as happy and well fed as possible. Ponyo's father is trying to get her back by tidal forces. Will Ponyo get taken by her father or will she stay with Sosuke?
Monday, July 30th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
The Teen Summer Reading Club Ended on Friday, August 10th. Don't forget that a fun party is planned for Tuesday, August 14th at 6:00 PM, in honor of all the participants' hard work. We'll be playing "Wii" games, singing karaoke, enjoying great food and having a lot of fun!!! Teens are allowed to bring "1" younger school-aged guest too. Parents are respectfully asked to either drop-off their party-goers, or wait comfortably elsewhere in the library.
