DragonBall, by Akira Toriyama (Graphic novel, manga, teen fiction)
Reviewed by Joshua, 7th grade, Saint Brigid School
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 5
Son Gukun meets a girl named Buruma, who leads him on a quest to find 7 dragonballs to unleash a dragon who grants only one wish. They meet friends on their travels and go on perilous adventures to accomplish their goals. If you like this series, you might also like: Bleach. A word to describe the series? Adventurous!
Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson (Classic, Adventure)
Reviewed by Shannon, 8th grade, St Timothy’s Middle School
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 1
A boy goes to live with his uncle, who wants to kill him. He gets kidnapped by pirates! This book was horrible — I would describe it as BORING.
Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (Classic, Adventure)
Reviewed by Christina, Grade 7, Trinity Christian School
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 4
This book is about a boy named Jim who goes on this voyage on the big blue sea, but runs into some trouble with scurvy pirates. Read this book and find out what happens to Jim in Treasure Island!
The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell (short story)
Reviewed by Kacie, 9th grade, The Masters School
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 5
After getting separated from his yacht, Rainsford has to hunt his way through the jungle to find safety. A word to describe this book is: CREEPY.
Ghost Dog Secrets, by Peg Kehret (J Fiction, Realistic Fiction)
Reviewed by Shannon, Grade 8, St. Timothy’s Middle School
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 5
Ghost Dog Secrets is about a boy named Rusty who is trying to rescue an abused dog. I loved this book — it was spectacular!
Ask for Sarah or Christina and we will put these books on hold for you!
(Christina)
Battlefield of the Mind for Teens, by Joyce Meyer (Christian nonfiction, advice)
Reviewed by Christina, Grade 7, Trinity Christian School
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 4
Battlefield of the Mind for Teens is about going through battles in your mind. It is a wonderful book that will help you through life’s problems.
Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones (teen fiction, romance, fantasy)
Reviewed by Emilia, Grade 7, St. Timothy’s
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 5
Howl is a feared wizard in four places, and is cursed by the witch of the waste. Howl’s Moving Castle is interesting!
Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer (teen fiction, romance, fantasy)
Reviewed by Hailie, Grade 7, Metropolitan Learning Center
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 5
Bella moves to Forks from Arizona, where she meets mysterious Edward. The best part of Twilight, I would say, is when James comes and makes a deal with Bella for her mother.
The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger’s Apprentice, Book 8), by John Flanagan (teen fiction, fantasy, adventure)
Reviewed by Emilia, Grade 7, St. Timothy’s
Rating (from 0 – 5, with 5 the best): 5
King Feris has a brother, Halt, who showed up to take control after the outsiders cause mayhem. This book is suspenseful!
