Category: My Book Reviews

Julia Jones’ Diary Series – Book

Julia Jones’ Diary: My Worst Day Ever, By Katrina Kahler

(4/5) Ages 9-12
Julia Jones

Julia Jones and her best friend Milly are both talented, and are definitely going to participate in the school’s talent show! So far, her life is so good! But things start changing once the new girl arrives. At first glance, she was sweet and kind. But, Julia came to know her for what she really was, and she had to do something about it, especially when Sarah’s group of friends start hanging out with the boy who’s always on her mind. Little did she know, her day was only just beginning…

Why you should read this: It is full of drama and might relate to your real life experiences!

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Mind Reader Series

Mind Reader, My New Life, By Katrina Kahler

(5/5) Ages 9-12
Mind Reader

Mind Reader is a book about Emmie, who has a very unique talent, or gift, as her mother likes to call it. But for her, the mind-reading ability has brought nothing but chaos to her social life. That was when her mother decided to move, and this time, she was going to keep her ability a secret. It’s not that easy though, especially after she meets Millie and Jack. Millie’s oldest friend comes to visit, and that makes things especially hard. But Emmie doesn’t know how to control her powers and what to use them for when strange things start happening to her and her friends. . .

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The Lost Girl, Bella’s Story

The Lost Girl, Bella’s Story, By Katrina Kahler

(5/5) Ages 9-12
The Lost Girl

The Lost Girl is about a girl named Bella, whose parents died in a car crash. It seemed that her whole world was falling apart, and it didn’t help when her social worker, Ms. Williams, announced that she would be moving into a foster home, with the Robinsons. From the start, they made a bad impression on Bella. They all seemed jealous of her inheritance, and her expensive clothes. Bella knew she needed to find a way out, and fast! When the new foster kid, Zye, comes along, she knows she just might escape! Find out what happens to Bella now!….

Why you should read this: It is an emotional story and will leave you wondering what happens after each book in the series.

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The Lost Girl Series

The Lost Girl, Bella’s Story, By Katrina Kahler

(5/5) Ages 9-12
The Lost Girl series

The Lost Girl series is about a girl named Bella, whose parents died in a car crash. It seemed that her whole world was falling apart, and it didn’t help when her social worker, Ms. Williams, announced that she would be moving into a foster home, with the Robinsons. From the start, they made a bad impression on Bella. They all seemed jealous of her inheritance, and her expensive clothes. Bella knew she needed to find a way out, and fast! When the new foster kid, Zye, comes along, she knows she just might escape! Find out what happens to Bella now!….

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Wayside School – Book

Sideways Stories from Wayside School, By Louis Sachar

(4/5) Ages 7+
Wayside School

Wayside school is so hilarious! It’s a book about a wonky school that is thirty stories high, with one classroom on each story. Miss Zarves is on the nineteenth story. There is no nineteenth story; There is no Miss Zarves. Join the students during their funny and strange everyday school lives. From the teacher who turns kids into apples, to the nicest teacher they ever had, one thing is certain: This is not your typical elementary school!

Why you should read this: If you’re looking for laughs and a bit of drama, this is perfect for you!

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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters, By Rick Riordian

(5/5) Ages 9+
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters continues the adventures of Percy Jackson in his second year at Camp Half-Blood; Now, things get even more interesting ever since they found out that Thalia’s tree has been poisoned…but by who? Chiron, the camp’s activities director is suspected to be responsible, and Percy and his friends go on a quest to find out the real culprit. Along the way, Percy finds that Grover is in trouble, and meets a cyclops who soon becomes his friend. Percy’s adventure leads him to thinking whether being the son of Poseidon is a gift or a curse? Read this adventure-filled book to find out!

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Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, By Rick Riordian

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(5/5) Ages 9+
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a novel by Rick Riordian, and is a truly amazing fantasy story about a boy named Percy. He looks normal enough, but is actually the son of the Greek God, Poseidon. At Camp Half-Blood, where people like Percy go to, he meets two new friends. A satyr, who is a boy half up, but a goat half down, and a girl named Annabeth, daughter of Athena.

These three go on the most dangerous quest anyone has ever been on, to retrieve Zeus’s stolen Master-Bolt, a weapon of mass destruction, before the gods take part in a huge war. Percy goes through so many adventures along the way, and even finds friends who betray him. I recommend this book to people who love a good fantasy adventure!

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The Terrible Two – A Book

The Terrible Two, by Mac Barnett and Jory John

(5/5) Let the pranks begin!…
The Terrible Two

The Terrible Two starts out with the story of Miles, and his move to Yawnee Valley, where everything and everyone is obsessed with cows. He hates it. Before, at his old school, he was the best prankster you would ever see. A legend. And now he would have to start over. On his first day at his new school, it seems as though there already is a prankster, but Miles won’t back down. So he starts planning the biggest prank ever. But, it backfires when a boy named Niles, who is the teacher suck-up, ruins Mile’s prank, and shows his true self, the mastermind prankster. Now even the principal is against him. So, an epic prank war is on, and the only thing left now is to declare its winner!

I recommend this book to people who love adventure and humor.

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Restart

Restart, by Gordon Korman

Restart

Restart is a book about a boy named Chase Ambrose. Chase really took one to the head, after an accidental fall from his bedroom window. He has amnesia, and can barely remember his own name, or his mother. But, at school, some kids are clearly afraid of him, and some treat him like a hero. So, it’s up to Chase to find out what kind of person he is, and start his life all over again, changing things as he goes, starting with himself. . .

This is such an amazing, heartfelt book, and I definitely recommend it.

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El Deafo

El Deafo, By Cece Bell

(5/5) A hilarious story!

At first, she’s ashamed. Ashamed of her hearing disability. She wasn’t born like this. At the age of six, her hearing started to worsen, until she needed a huge hearing aid that was strapped to her chest. But after starting school, Cece makes friends, and learns the meaning of friendship. At school, she learns to convert her disability into a superpower for herself. There is no stopping El Deafo now, as her hearing aid, the thing she was ashamed of, is now her most special possession, as well as her new superpower! Ultra hearing is just one thing she can do…

This story is so hilarious, and it was a joy to read!