BUY HERE Author: Rick Riordan Copyright: 2005 I loved the story, the characters, and the way mythology is tied in. The only thing I didn’t like was the way some scenes seemed to mainly be trying to raise awareness about things like pollution or mistreated animals, which I don’t...
The Secret of the Old Clock: Nancy Drew #1
BUY HERE Author: Carolyn Keene Copyright: 1930 I feel this read wasn’t too adventurous as I had hoped until I got like halfway through the book. If Nancy’s adventures don’t speed up a little bit I may not get far in this series. After that midpoint, however, I got...
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
BUY HERE Author: Ransom Riggs Copyright: 2011 This is a very interesting read. I found it very captivating and well written, its mysterious and fast paced. I would not recommend this book to younger readers. There are some scene that some people may find a little disturbing and violent,...
The Sword Thief: The 39 Clues #3
BUY HERE Author: Peter Lerangis Copyright: 2009 Like the first two, this book is fast paced, captivating, and had a little drama threaded in. I would recommend this series to people who are more into movies than they are reading. On a scale of 1-10: 8 Like this? Try:...
One False Note: The 39 Clues #2
BUY HERE Author: Gordon Korman Copyright: 2008 Very Intreging and full of twists and turns. Very fast paced and adventurous, and so far it’s a great seires. You don’t get all the characters mixed up like you do with some books that have a ton of characters. On a...
Your Life, But Sweeter
BUY HERE Author: Crystal Velasquez Copyright: 2010 This is the 3rd book in the “Your Life, But…” series. Frankly, it’s not as good as the first two. I still like the whole idea of the new look on chose-your-own-adventures, and I do half to say that it might be...
The Maze of Bones: The 39 Clues #1
BUY HERE Author: Rick Riordan Copyright: 2008 This book is very likeable. It’s fast paced, clever, and even a little educational. The characters were wonderful and you can really tell that there was a lot of thought going into the plot. on a scale of 1-10: 10 Like this?...
Sway
BUY HERE Author: Amber McRee Turner Copyright: 2012 This is a very heart-wrenching, creatively written, lovable story with intriguing, realistic characters. I really like how everything in the book is connected. On a scale of 1-10: 10 like this? try: Out of My Mind – by Sharon M. Draper....
Last Wishes: Everyday Angel #3
BUY HERE Author: Victoria Schwab Copyright: 2015 This is the best book in the Everyday Angel series. The characters are deep and real. The story was unpredictable and original. On a scale of 1-10: 10 Like this? Try: Everyday Angel #1: New Beginnings, Everyday Angel #2: Second Chances –...
I Survived: Hurricane Katrina, 2005
BUY HERE Author: Lauren Tarshis Copyright: 2011 A very thrilling adventure, with a nice bravery theme. It’s a good first chapter book with a little history. on a scale of 1-10: 5.5 like this? try: I Survived: The Sinking of the Titanic 1912, and, I Survived: The Shark Attacks...