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1. Title of the book and name of the author; be sure to underline the name of the book, please.
2. A summary of the plot
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August 13, 2007 at 10:31 pm
Enders Game - Orson Scott Card
A young child, Andrew Ender Wiggin, is called upon for his brilliance to save the world as a military tactian against an unimaginable alien threat. As he progresses from his younger years, fearing his brother and loving his sister, he learns more and more. As time draws closer for the final invasion, his training is sped up, till the point when he almost burns out, Earths last chance, but little does he know the simulations he plays are real-time, with actual people and actual ships. In a last ditch attempt, he ends his training and the war. All in all, an extremely powerful work of science fiction, from the concept of xenocide to the very communication and weapons technology, the book is cutting edge, revolving in extreme social changes, a world under imagined seige, and death from above never before seen on this earth.
I think the book deserves a 5/5, first because of the broad subject range, and second because it follows the story of a lovable, yet unwitting boy who plays key in a terrible deed. It was excellent and read it numerous times, which is why I decided to write this review. I would recommend this to anyone, science fiction lover or not, an all around excellent peice of art.
August 27, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. It doesn’t only pay good money, but it also gives you the opportunity to help people. Physical Therapy began long ago ; hot and cold packs were used as a source of therapy relief when someone got hurt. Theapist must be able to coach, praise, and show compassion to patients. Therapist need to be able to speak another language, preferably Spanish. You must go to school for 6 years and major in a form of science. The yearly pay is about $57,330. Hospitals and private doctors offices are grat places to get hired. Physical therapists are needed greatly and are one of a kind person.
I give this book a 4/5. It was very informative, but not entertaining to me. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to persue their career in physical therapy.
August 30, 2007 at 11:16 pm
The “Great Women of the Civil War” starts off with a little bit of history/ background of the Civil War and contiunes on talking about women who played a major role in the Civil War. Harriet Beecher Stowe was the author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” It is said the this book started the Civil War. Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tumban were two slaved who escaped to freedom during the Civil War period. Truth gave speeches about slavery and Tumban helped with the Undergroung Railroad. Clara Barton was a nurse and founder of the Red Cross. Secret spies were a big thing; Rose O’Neal Greenhoe, Mary Elizabeth Bowser, and Elizabeth Vanlew were just a few of the spies. This book is great for learning about the Civil War.
I would give this book a 5/5 because it is great for information and interesting. It shows that women are just as smart and helpful as men.
September 29, 2007 at 4:14 pm
The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy is anything but average, and anything but a classic, capturing the essence of unhappiness in the now Defunct Soviet Union. A Soviet submarine captain and his most trusted officers plan to defect to the United States with the gift of the U.S.S.R.’s new submarine. Meanwhile, Jack Ryan, an unexpected new CIA agent, makes all effort to help the defecting Russians. In a fantastic deception, the Russian Navy is tricked, the submarine captured and the officers given assylum, summing up into an action packed adventure that will keep the reader on there seat till the very last page.
I thought this book was so good, it was Epic. The way the plot fit together, the realness of the characters, the actuallity of the situations, made it real and gut wrenching. An exquiste piece of work, I’d recommend it to any and all.
5/5
October 12, 2007 at 8:52 pm
Specials by Scott Westerfield
Now that Tally has finally been made special, her and Shay can be best friends again. Tally is stronger, faster, and scarier. Part of the Cutters, Dr. Cable’s special group of Specials, Tally is up to date on the most important missions. Lately, the uglies have been getting restless. More and more pretties are getting the cure and rebelling. Now there is a new town for all these cured people that they are running away to. Read to find out how Tally’s world is turned upside down!
October 23, 2007 at 5:02 am
“A Year of Secret Assignments” by Jaclyn Moriarty
This book is written through the letters, diaries, and e-mails of its characters, which makes for interesting
reading. The three girls are students at Ashbury, a private school. The three boys are students at Brookfield, the public school across town that is Ashbury’s rival. The schools are both located in a town in Australia. As an assignment for their English classes, they are given a pen-friend from the other school that they are required to correspond with over the course of the year for part of their grade. The letters are completely confidential, so strange relationships begin to form between the three couples, leading to some very interesting turns of events. Cassie’s father had died the previous year, and she is still very fragile. When her pen-friend does something that completely devastates her fragile sense of self, the other characters in the story attempt to punish him, through a series of series of spy missions and failed plans for revenge.
There are several problematic issues that are addressed in this book, including drug use, underage
consumption of alcohol, suicide, skipping school, and revenge. There is also some talk of sex, as well as use of foul language. The discussions about the death of a parent also might upset some readers. Although it does hint on some of these subjects, I would most definately recommend this book to all high school girls.
October 29, 2007 at 12:54 am
“Carrie” by Stephen King
This is a story of a teenage girl with telekinetic powers. Carrie White is an outcast who is pushed beyond human limits when she is cruelly taunted in front of her entire class at her Senior Prom. After being battered with laughter, she unleashes her frightening power upon the small New England town of Chamberlain in 1979.
“Carrie” is a very suspenseful psychological thriller. It kept me on the edge of my seat, continuously awaiting the next mysterious suprise. At times it was quite intense, but I most definately recommend this book to anyone looking for a fright!
November 6, 2007 at 8:55 pm
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
The plot seems to follow the path of a third person looking into the story. You follow the lives of five of the greatest scientists alive as they try to stop a deadly disease from spreading across the Earth. Along the way, statistics, breakdowns, and readouts are provided to let one better understand the nature of the fictious threat. The book draws from real life, with fiction in a few places. I recommend this book to anyone, a 5/5. What made it worthy was that it seemed so real, and so engrossing. All in all, an impressive work.
November 16, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Crystal Doors Island Realm-Rebecca Moesta and Kevin J. Anderson
If you like otherworldly adventures, you will love this book. Twin Cousins Vic and Gwen are living with Vic’s Father Cap. On a nice day at Ocean land, Gwen nearly gets killed by a killer whale. When the three get home, Cap tells them to pack, and then starts tinkering with crystals. In the morning, Vic and Gwen accidentally step int a crystal diagram and are transported to Elantya, an island that acts as an intersection for otherworldly travelers, who travel through the crystal doors. But there is a problem, Cap isn’t with them. The cousins make friends with a prince with aflying carpet, a telapathic elf, and a warrior bard. Elantya is a paradise with one problem. The native Merlons are trying to destroy it.
November 17, 2007 at 12:04 am
Deep Wizardry-Diane Duane
I love this book, ever since I started the young wizard series. Nita and her wizard partner Kit, are at the beach for some time off. But the Powers that Be have other plans. Nita and Kit get involved in an ancient ritual the Whale wizards have practiced for thousands of years. A ritual to bind the Lone Power whose power is entropy. Having ten Whale Lords and the Master Shark, the ritual is ready to commence. But Nita, playing the Silent Lord’s part, is shocked to realize the part she volunteered for requires her to die and be eaten by the The Master Shark. What will she do? Be eaten, or ruin the Song and let the Lone One out.
November 17, 2007 at 12:13 am
A wizard abroad-Diane Duane
Nita and Kit are back. Nita’s parents now know she is a wizard, and now her sister is one. Her parents want her to take a break and go to Ireland for a time. She goes, but as always, the Powers have other plans. Nita discovers the Aunt she is staying with is also a wizard. Nita also helps find the Four Treasures of Ireland, which are needed to defeat the Lone One in a parallel universe. With Dairine, her sister, they manage to reforge the Spear of Fire, the fourth of the Treasures. But the Treasures are not as strong as they once were. If they are not enough, ghosts and the terrible ledgends of Ireland will run amok, destroying first Ireland, then the earth.
November 17, 2007 at 3:33 am
The Poisoned Crown-Amanda Hemingway
A very interesting end to a very interesting trilogy. Nathan Ward has the ability to appear in parallel universes through his dreams. He also has a destiny to go with it. He must gather three
objects of power that can save a dying cosmos. To do that hoewever he must retrieve the Iron Crown(he already has the Greenstone Grail and the Sword of Stroar),and the crown is at the bottom of the Ocean covering world Widewater. To make it more interesting, the water elemental Nefanu is stirring a war between the cold-blooded and the air-breathers. The youngest mer- princess and an albatros became friends secretly. Can they help Nathan obtain the Crown and stop the war before it gets out of hand?
November 17, 2007 at 3:58 am
Calling on Dragons-Patricia C. Wrede
Part three of one of my favorite quartets, the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. It told from the point-of-view of an untraditional and practical witch:Morwen. The Society of Wizards are out to make trouble again. The Sword of the King has been stolen, the one thing that keeps the wizards from stealing magic, which kills the Forest. Morwen, the magician Telemain, a transformed rabbit, the King of the Dragons, the Queen of the Enchanted Forest, and three of Morwen’s nine cats. The magician’s tranportation spell is messed up and the party ends up in the Smoking Swamp
and then they find out that the wizards have an accomplice, an overly puffed-up traditionalist.
The sword is going to start leaking magic, which will harm the forest, and empower the wizards, making them almost unstopable.
November 18, 2007 at 2:48 am
Pirate Curse-Kai Meyer
Do you like Pirates of the Caribbean? If so, you will love this book. Jolly has an interesting ability that makes her invaluable to pirates. She is a Polliwog, a person who is able to walk on water. Apparently a trap had been set for her, one that seems to have taken care of her family of buccaneers. After their ship sank, she washed up on an uncharted island. And what does one the residents happen to be? Another polliwog. According to the mysterious Ghost Trader, a portal kmown as the Maelstrom has reappeared. A portal that will releas creatures of dark nature from Mare Tenebrosum, an endless black sea. Also according to the Ghost Trader, the Polliwogs hold the key to sealing the Maelstrom.
November 18, 2007 at 3:05 am
Pirate Emperor-Kai Meyer
This is the sequel to Pirate Curse. Jolly and Munk have reached Aellenium, a city carved of coral set to watch the Maelstrom. There they are learning more about their abilities as polliwogs, abilities that enable them to confront the Maelstrom. Munk is resolute in being a hero to the people of Aelenium, but Jolly is not. She still holds to the hope of finding her missing crew and captain. In the dead of night, she steals a ship and sets out to continue her search. Along the way, she finds out that the Cannibal King has become a servant to Mare Tenebrosum. He has started a war between the Spanish and the Pirate Lords so that Mare Tenebrosum may invade this world unoticed. What can a polliwog and a few pirate friends do to avert this war?
November 18, 2007 at 4:55 am
Crystal Doors Ocean Realm-Rebecca Moesta and Kevin J. Anderson
Twin-cousins Gwen and Vic have survived the agressive Merlon’s assault on Elantya. Being heroes along with three friends and two teachers, they are honored by Elantya. The twins are happy to live in Elantya, and to make it better, Cap (Vic’s father and Gwen’s uncle) has finally made it to Elantya. But circumstances don’t stay relatively pleasant. The Merlons kidnap the cousins and three other friends. Given gills and enslaved by the Merlons, things are bad. Especially when the Merlon’s ally Azric, the Darkest Sage, shows interest in the cousins. He reveals that the twin cousins are Seal Breakers. With this power, the cousins could unleash Azric’s Immortal Armies. Whoa!
November 26, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Talking to Dragons-Oatricia c. Wrede
The final book in The Enchanted Forest Chronicles. This story is told from the point-of-view of Daystar (Cimorene’s son). He has lived next to the Enchanted Forest with his mother all his life. Normally his mother gives directions to people on quests to the Enchanted Forest. Now it is Daystar’s turn. That idiot wizard Antorell is back. And it only took him 17 years to find Cimorene. After melting him (again), Cimorene presents Daystar with a sword from the Forest and tells him to go to the Enchanted Forest and find out what he is supposed to do. Interesting task, isn’t it? In the Forest he meets a number of colorful characters, such as Morwen, a firewitch, and a dragon. Will Daystar find out what he is supposed to be doing in time?
November 26, 2007 at 11:57 pm
The Game-Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones is an excellent author. She takes magic and makes it seem like an everyday occurence. This book ,The Game, takes an interesting aspect of human culture. It takes all myths and ledgends and stories and combines them into an everchanging fibrous world called the Mythosphere. Hayley has led a strictly ordered life, without stories and dreams. Until she meets a violin player and a flute player twins. When her grandmother finds out, she ships Hayley to a large family reunion. After breaking the ice with them, she is invited to participate in a game the children play. The Game is a sort of scavenger hunt, that takes place in the Mythospere. What adventures await her in this dazzling world of beauty and danger?
November 27, 2007 at 12:07 am
Of Mice and Men-John Steinbeck
I never thought i would read this book (believe me). This book reminds me of one of Sreinbeck’s other renowned books: the pearl. One of the things that impressedme about this novel (OMM) is how Steinbeck used such colorful language. I loved the Prince of the farm: Slim. I pittied Crooks: the crippled stable-buck. I especially feel sorry for the mad-man Lennie. The only vivtim of that mad-man I didn’t feel sorry for was that spoiled, paranoid, idiot Curley. He had it coming to him when Lennie crushed every bone in his hand. A shame about George, having to put up with that.
November 28, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Monster Blood Tattoo-D.M. Cornish
Disgusting title isn’t it? Cornish takes readers to an extremely harsh world called the Half-Continent. Rosumand is a boy with a girl’s name. He is also a foundlind(or orphan). Teased and bullied, his only comfort is his nurse Verline and his mentors Craumpalin and Fransistart. Finally he is offered a job that will get him out of the Foundlingry(orphanage) and it seems so exciting. However this harsh world shows how harsh it is. After crossing smugglers, he discovers he has sympathy for the monsters of the wild. That is considered the worst thing for humans in this world. And it doesn’t help that he is traveling with a lightning-throwing monster slayer.
November 30, 2007 at 12:10 am
The Will of the Empress-Tamora Pierce
This book takes place after two other series:the Circle of Magic and the Circle Opens. It concerns four mages:Sandry, Daja, Tris, and Briar. Each of them have mastered a different magic of their own:weaving and thread, smithing, weather of all types, and plants. In the Circle of Magic, they become family and discover their magic. In the Circle Opens, they separate, getting their own expierience of the world. At long last in this book, they are back together. Or are they? All four of them have seen horible things, and dont’t wish to share them. However, this creates tension and the four are still separate. Now Sandry is being courted against her will. Can the four come together in time to save her and their circle?
December 5, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Hawksong-Amelia Atwater
For a world of Fantasy, it is incredibly realistic. There are entire countries of shapeshifters(people with a second form). This book focuses on two of these shapeshifting peoples. The Avian and the Serpiente. These contries have been at war for longer than anyone can remember. The reserved Avians and expressive Serpiente have been taught to hate the other before they learn to fly(or in the Serpiente case, slither). Danica ,the next ruler of the Avian, desires peace. After comforting a dying Serpiente prince, the next ruler of the Serpiente: Zane, requests that a truce be made. The meeting place is the neutral kingdom of the Tigers, and their ruler is an advisor to the truce to be made. Their Queen suggests the unthinkable. Danica Shardae and Zane Cobriana must wed!
December 8, 2007 at 12:02 am
Snakecharm-Amelia Atwater
A continuation of Danica and Zane’s efforts to achieve peace between Avian and Serpiente.Danica is pregnant. What could ruin their happiness. Their peoples discontent. Neither people wants a half-blood on the throne. They don’t even know if the child will be a hawk, a cobra, or a feathered snake. To make it worse, a royal Falcon is looking for another Falcon in their midst. And she is not subtle in her disaproval of a halfling. Will the Falcon’s interference destroy the peace Danica and Zane have worked so hard to achieve?
December 10, 2007 at 6:56 am
“I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have To Kill You” by Ally Carter
As a sophomore at a secret spy school and the daughter of a former CIA operative, Cammie is sheltered from “normal teenage life” until she meets a local boy while on a class surveillance mission.
December 10, 2007 at 11:59 pm
The Jungle Book/Mowgli-Rudyard Kipling
It is nothing like Disney’s “The Jungle Book”. For one, Bagheera was not the one who found Mowgli. Mowgli walked into the wolves den after he was separated from his family by Shere-Khan’s attack. Shere-Khan is lame of foot, and is assisted by a jackal named Tabaqui. Baloo is not a hedonist, but teaches cubs the Law of the Jungle. Bagheera is not an unfotrtunate do-gooder, but quite possibly the most feared creature in the jungle. And Kaa doesn’t hypnotize through eye-contact, but rather by a hypnotic dance. And Mowgli was not tricked lead to the Man-village, but was banished from the wolf-pack by hot-headed youngsters.
December 13, 2007 at 12:12 am
Falcondance-Amelia Atwater
A very good book and sequel to Snakecharm. Nicias Silvermead is a Falcon, which are looked upon disfavorably in Wyvernn Court. Despite that, he is a personal Guard to the Wyvernn Princess Oliza. His parents were once falcons, but now stripped of their magic. And now his has surfaced, and without control it will leave him worse than dead. The only place he can learn to control it is in Ahnmik, where his parents were banished from. Unfortunately he is also the second heir and his grandmother does not want him to go. Will he be able to leave?
December 14, 2007 at 11:59 pm
The Lightning Thief-Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is unusual. He is dyslexic, has ADHD, and at every school he goes to, something goes wrong. One little incident with water and his evil Algebra teacher turns into a winged Fury and tries to kill him. No joke! Now secrets are being revealed. His best friend is a satyr, his Latin teacher is Chiron trainer of heroes, and Percy is a demigod. Now he is bundled up and sent to Camp Half-Blood, a place for demigods like him. And guess what happens right after he wins respect for his fighting ability. Poseidon acknowledges Percy as his son. Thats right, one of the Big Three!
December 18, 2007 at 12:03 am
The Fall of the Templar-Derek Benz & J.S. Lewis
Grayson Maxilmillion Sumner III, or Max to his friends, is in big trouble. He has handed over the Spear of Ragnorak to a power-crazed billionair, his own father. If Sumner Sr. actually figures out how to use it, the end of the world is nigh. One of his friends is in a magical coma, his mother avoids him, and now his friend and mentor Iver the wizard is dead. If only it were only the Shadow King Oberon trying to get out again. If his father wins, the world will be destroyed, if his father goes half-way, it will get destroyed anyway. Not good odds. Can Max master his powers, protect his friends, and save the world?
December 18, 2007 at 12:12 am
Midnighters-Scott Westerfield
There aren’t 24 hours in a day. There are 25, and only a select few can experience it. The Midnighters. The creatures of an ancient world live in the secret hour, and the midnighters each have a talent that helps them all survive. One can spot potential weapons and history, one can read and redirect minds, one can make weapons, and one can practicly fly. Now there is a new midnighter, and she seems completely normal, but she can’t be. The Darklings are after her. Now they must discover her talent if they are to survive. Is it like one of theirs, or completely different? And why do the Darklings fear her?
December 19, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Crane-Jeff Stone
No, its not about a real crane. Its about a person named Hok, which is Cantonese for crane. Hok is a girl who has hid that favt for years. She has seen the destruction of Cangzhen Temple. And is framed for the destruction of the famous Shoulin Temple. With a price on her head and wounds that need attention, she wanders through a swamp.Interestingly she is found by a round-eye, or white man, and is brought to his boss. And who is that Boss? Hok’s mother.
December 20, 2007 at 6:02 pm
The Sea of Monsters-Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is a half-blood. And not just a half-blood, but a son of Poseidon, the Sea God. Percy has actually had a quiet schoolyear(which is strange considering half-bloods attract monsters like magnets). After an attack from giant canibals, he returns to find Camp Half-blood in turmoil. The tree that protects the camp from monsters has been poisoned. ANd another thing, his only friend from school is a cyclops. And it doesn’t end there. Poseidon claims him as his son. The Cylops is Percy’s half brother!
December 23, 2007 at 4:19 am
Pendragon:The Merchant of Death-D.J. MacHale
Bobby Pendragon is about as normal as any popular jock can be. But what happens when he is about to set off for a big game and has just kissed his girl-friend? His mysterious uncle pops up and drags him off to another world. And quess what? A shapeshifter turns up trying to kill them. Actually this book has two points of view. One is with Bobby’s friends, and the other is with Bobby’s journals that his friends are reading after they are sent through a mini-flume or tunnel through time and space. I highly recomend this book.
December 23, 2007 at 4:32 am
The Lightning Thief-Rick Riordan
The thing I love about this book is that it shows how humans ignore the that which disagrees with their philosophies. In this book monsters, gods, and heroes exist all the time. Percy Jackson has led a depressing life. At every SPECIAL school he goes to, something goes wrong. For example his pre-algebra teacher tries to kill him(as a furie). And guess what every NORMAL person sees? Nothing, thats what. Its as if his pre-algebra teacher never existed. What other adventures await him that NORMAL people WON’T see as it is.
December 23, 2007 at 4:38 am
The Sea of Monsters-Rick Riordan
Ahh, another adventure of Percy Jackson. What new adventures await the son of Poseidon? Well for one before school ends he is attacked by giant cannibals. His school friend is apparently a cyclops(which happen to be children of Poseidon). Who knows what else awaits him. Will he get another quest? Will he save the day again? Read and find out.
December 27, 2007 at 8:36 am
Hidden Talents-David Lubar
Ever wish you had super-powers? Thats what some kids want. Whats interesting is that Martin is the only one who doesn’t in his group of friends. They do all have something in common. They have some problem in polite society. Accused of vandalism, thievery, and abuse, a group of kids need Martin. He is the only one who figured out that they are PSYCHIC, and is the only one who can figure out how to control their abilities. BUT, can he figure out how to use them to save the only school left for them?
December 30, 2007 at 9:49 am
True Talents-David Lubar
Ah, an epic sequel to hidden talents. Six psychic friends. Each with their own talent. A fire-starter, a finder, a telapath, an empath, a future seer, and a telekinetic. Of all of them, Trash, the telekinetic, has the most awsome power. The ability to move things with his mind. But the temptation to use it for gain may land him in trouble. If Trash does get into trouble, will his friends be able to save him? Read and find out.
December 30, 2007 at 9:59 am
The Alchemyst-Michael Scott
Alchemysts. Primitive chemists, right? This is what Sophie and Josh Newman think, until they discover that the normal-seeming Bookseller is actually Nicholas Flamel. An ancient alchemist who is said to have discovered the Philosopher’s Stone: an object rumored to bestow eternal life. But did he discover it? It seems he and his wife Perenell got the recipe out of a millenia old book. And life eternal is the least of it’s secrets. If this book is stolen, the power it holds can rip the world apart at the seams. Literally!
January 4, 2008 at 5:20 am
The Titan’s Curse-Rick Riordan
Ah, childhood. Normal parents, normal summer-camp, normal friends, normal teachers. Yeah right! Add some demi-gods, some saytrs, a centaur, the Greek Gods, and a super powerful once-king trying to overthrow all of Western Civilization. Now that makes a cool story. Such a life is led by Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon. Whats interesting is that he is no longer the only child of the Big Three. Now Thalia: daughter of Zeus is back. Now Kronos has has a new pawn for his return. What will happen next. What is the Titan’s Curse? What will the gods decide on what to with Kronos? Read and find out.
January 8, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Molly Moon/Micky Minus and the Mind Machine-Georgia Byng
Molly moon looks like nothing special. She has a potato nose, spammy legs, and close-set bog-colored eyes. Trust me, she is more special than you could possibly imagine. She is a hypnotist! Thats right, a person who zaps people with her eyes and mind. And thats not all. With her powers combined with three different crystals, she can stop time and travel through it. Now, on a journey to find her long-lost twin brother, she gains the ability to READ MINDS. What else can she possibly do. I hope to find out.
January 9, 2008 at 12:07 am
The Titan’s Curse-Rick Riordan
Percy jackson. He is dyslexic, he has ADHD, and an uncanny ability to attract monsters. Did I mention he is Poseidon’s son and has the ability to manipulate the ocean? And guess what? There is a training camp for demi-gods like him:Camp Half-Blood. Just a regular camp complete with lake, cabins, crafts, and a deadly obstacle course including rock climb with pouring lava. And thats not all. Percy is actually destined to either save the Olympians or doom them all. Oh, and the Titan Lord Kronos is slowly coming to power so he can overthrow the olympians. Interesting life for a fourteen-year old, isn’t it?
January 9, 2008 at 12:16 am
The Alchemyst-Michael Scott
Ever wonder about the philosopher’s stone? How it turns any metal into gold, and makes anyone immortal? No. Then what about the one rumored to have made it. Nicholas Flamel. Such questions arn’t even thought about for twins Josh and Sharon. Until a magical battle is fought, Mrs. Flammel kidnapped, and a book that could rip the world apart is stolen. And Sharon and Josh are drawn into this battle. Meeting wereboars and the Elder Race, can they stay together as brother and sister?
January 11, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Pendragon:The lost city of Faar-D.J. Machale
A continuation of Bobby Pebdragon’s adventures. Bobby Pendragon seems pretty normal. He has parents, a sister, a dog, an amazing uncle. But one thing separates him from other people. He is a traveler, a person who travels from world to world, maintaining peace and harmony as much as they are able. And guess what? His uncle(who isn’t a real uncle is a traveler too. One more thing, Bobby has already saved one world from destruction fanned by the evil shapeshifter Saint Dane. Now he needs to find out what Saint Dane is doing to speed the destruction of Cloral, the world covered entirely by ocean.
January 14, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Midnighters:Touching Darkness-Scott Westerfeld
Ever wish there was more time in a day? That you could have an hour to yourself. For five teenagers this is possible. They are Rex, Melissa, Dess, Jonathan, and Jessica, and they are Midnighters. Born at exactly midnight, they can enter the secret hour, which somehow became bundled to an instant to all but midnighters. But the Secret Hour is frought with peril. Darklings, primitive beasts who were once at the top of the food-chain,live in the secret hour. Now the midnighters face monsters outside the hour. Humans who have crafted an alliance with Darklings are after Rex. For what reason, only Melissa truly understands. They are indeed trying to touch darkness.
January 22, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Pendragon:The Never War-D.J. MacHale
Do you like movies that involve gangsters? Bobby Pendragon is now on an adventure involving a big Gang Boss, his bitter rival, and an elusive demon. Bobby has just come from Cloral, a territory he just saved. Now he is in First Earth. Thats right First Earth. It is set in the 1940s. It is also the past of Second Earth, the territory Bobby is from. More like time travel isn’t it. Now Bobby and his fellow travelors must match wits and figure out Saint Daine’s sinister plot to plunge a territory into chaos, AGAIN!
January 22, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Pendragon:The Reality bug-D.J. MacHale
Do you like video games? Do you enjoy immersing yourself into a different world and doing what you want when you want? Throw that out. It is nothing to the virtual reality found in Veelox. But perhaps this totally awesome game is the downfall of Veelox. People are addicted to it. There is no fresh food, the streets are deserted, and and when people die, the only thing they care about is getting back into their personal fantasy. Now the only hope for Veelox lies in the Reality Bug, a program designed by Aja, Bobby’s fellow Traveler. But Saint Dane is confident that he wil win. Can Bobby and Aja save Veelox? Read and find out.
January 24, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Pendragon:Black Water-D.J.MacHale
Animal abuse. It is a large subject, and has been around as long as civilization. We have all heard of beatings, fights to the death, and other forms of abuse. Now imagine a world where Great Cat creatures rule supreme and humans(or Gars as they’re called, are treated WORSE than animals. Such is the Territory of Eelong. Bobby Pendragon must survive beatings, quigs, and large carnivorous lizards to find out what Saint Daine plands to do to push Eelong toward chaos. Can he do it in time? Read and find out.
January 25, 2008 at 11:16 pm
One upon a Marygold-Jean Ferris
Do you like Shrek? A warped Fairy Tale world where everything abnormal seems normal? If not that, do you like romantic comedy? Either and both of these genres describe this book. A troll named Edric finds a boy that has run away from home. Having nowhere else to go, the boy stays with the troll. Now after tinkering with a giant telescope of his own design, the boy Christian becomes absolutely smitten with a girl named Marigold(hence the name). And what a cliche, she is the King’s youngest daughter. Ah, spying on his dream-girl, and trading P-mail(pigeon mail) and getting to know her every thought. How romantic. But everything is about to get bumpy. And unsuitable suiters and an obnoxious guard with a flirty girlfriend is the least of their worries. If you wish to know more, I’d suggest reading the book.
January 30, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Dinotopia Lost-Alan Dean Foster
Yes, DINO-topia, a utopia of dinosaurs. I know, ludicrous, but an excellent book. Will Denison and his father: Arthur Denison are dolphinbacks, outsiders saved and brought in by dolphins. They are now full citizens of Dinotopia and are qiute well known throughout it. Arthur is a scientist and is insationably curious. Will is also insationably curious, but is drawn to the sky, and is quite a talented Skybax Rider apprentice. But now six years after washing up, another storm has brought in a ship of pirates seeking plunder. Thinking the remarkable creatures mere beasts, they capture a family of struthies. Eventually word reaches civilization, and Will is determined to save those struthies. One problem. The pirates wandered into the Rainy Basin: THE HOME OF THE LARGE CARNIVORES!
January 31, 2008 at 12:14 am
Dinotopia: The World Beneath-James Gurney
Yes, it is the sequal to Dinotopia. This picks up off of where journal #1 left off. Will and Arthur are enjoying their new live in Dinotopia. Particurlarly Will, being an Apprentice Skybax Rider. Arthur is still driven by boundless curiosity, and has become handy with machines. But he may be putting too much faith in machines. After an accident with a prototype flying machine, Arthur turns to a discovery he made in the world beneath Dinotopia. A stone that absorbs energy from the sun. With his head turned toward the Earth, Will instead goes on a mission to get medicine for a newborn triceratops. And the medicine is in The Rainy Basin: home to every large carnivore. Will and Arthur’s adventures are just as captivating as in the first book. It will not dissapoint Dinotopia fans.