Author: Maureen Johnson Book Color: Blue
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: Last summer, Ginny Blackstone spent her vacation having the time of her life traveling around Europe, following the advice of her dead aunt Peg's letters. But when the her bag was stolen on a beach, taking the final envelope with it, Ginny could never find out how her trip was supposed finish. Back at home, when she receives and email from a boy in England saying that he found her backpack, Ginny was relived. Now she could finish what she started. But when she gets the letter, it starts a whole new adventure, filled with lies, trust, humor, love, and, of course, action. Pack your bags, everyone! Ginny is going back to Europe! Personal Review: It was like the first book: I was itching to get to read some parts, but overall it was a great book. I would read it again if given the option. My favorite moment was anytime when one of the characters purposely tried to make it hard for another character, like nearly crushing him under a movable car seat chair or making him do something by himself. It was funny to read about! Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who liked the first book, who like realistic fiction (or fiction in general), who like to travel, and who are dying to know how the adventure ended in this sequel. Want to buy the book? Click here.
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Author: Maureen Johnson Book Color: Blue
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: When Ginny Blackstone received a little blue envelope from her aunt Peg, she was surprised. After all, Peg had been dead for three years from brain cancer. But when she opens the first envelope, she finds out four things: -The letter contained $100. -Her aunt had written 12 more letters. -Her aunt left those letters in a box at 4th Noodle, in New York City. -Her aunt wants her to find those letters and do exactly what they say. So Ginny leaves her home, boards a plane, and travels around Europe, following the letters and finding unexpected twists, turns, and people along the way. And Ginny is soon having the best summer of her life (WITHOUT aunt Peg), thanks to her aunt's thirteen little blue boxed envelopes. Personal Review: I liked the book. Sure, some parts dragged by, but it was enjoyable to read overall. I would probably read some parts again and I would encourage people to try and read it. I really liked when she asked a random man out to cake, or when she was meeting her new living space host, Richard (and, for some reason, I really like the part when she was at a French dinning place that her aunt had painted, called The Little Dogs). Recommendation: I recommend this book for people who like to travel, who like realistic fiction, and for people who want to read about the ultimate summer vacation in Europe. Want to buy the book? Click here. Author: Morgan Matson Book Color: Blue
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary:Sloane and Emily had just started to be friends, but they have had a serious friendship so far. Plus, Sloane was also the person who drew Emily out of her shyness. But when summer approaches, Sloane disappears with no warning or good-bye. Instead, she leaves behind a to-do list full of things that Emily wouldn't have dared to try anytime. And with the unexpected help of a boy named Frank Porter, she accomplishes the tasks of skinny-dipping, sleeping under the stars, dancing until dawn, going apple picking at midnight, and much more. Even without Sloane, summer will SO not be boring, thanks to Sloane's 13 summer tasks. Personal Review: I really liked this book. It definitely wasn't boring, but the chapters were kind of longer than I expected, and I was pretty antsy for some parts to be over with so I could get to the parts I wanted to see. It was still really good and I would definitely read it again. I really liked the part where her brother was at the top of the climbing wall at an indoor sky zone and started to walk on the top. She had to watch as a kid got him down. She was so embarrassed the took him home, right, then and there. It was funny! Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who like fiction novels, books with a little bit of mystery, or people who like books with lots of fun, humor, and/or action. Wanted to buy this book? Click here. Author: Maya Van Wagenen Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Autobiography Summary: Maya is at the near-bottom of her school's popularity scale. So when she finds a book from the 1950's on teenage popularity by a woman named Betty Cornell, she decides to try it out, doing one chapter every month, no matter how silly it seems or how much she gets bullied. But little by little, month by month, Betty's tips and tricks start to work, and Maya starts changing her world (and the school's popularity scale) in ways she could have never thought of herself. Personal Review: I REALLY loved this book. I would pick it up and read it over and over again if I had the option. Maya is a really good teen author and I highly advise you to try it out sometime. I liked it when she had worn a 1950's outfit to school (complete with shoes) and the gym teacher though she was homeless because the show size looked too big to her, and so asked Maya was size shoe she was so she could get her a new pair! It was SUPER hilarious!! Recommendation: I would recommend this book to anyone who likes autobiographies, teen authors, and funny (but true) stories. I would also recommend this book for people who want to be popular (who knows-Betty's idea's could work! Not like I'd use them myself or anything...). Want to buy the book? Click here. Author: Jennifer L. ArmentroutBook Color: Green
Book Genre: Mystery Thriller Summary: Samantha "Sam" Franco used to be a girl everyone liked, with riches, a nice home, and a cool boyfriend. All up until the night where she disappeared with her friend Cassie and Sam ends up in the hospital. What was worse, when Sam came to, she couldn't remember anything about her old life or about what happened that night to Cassie. She's trying to find out about her old life so she can find out what happened to Cassie, but she soon learns that she and Cassie were frienemies, as she was super rude and mean to her brother, her classmates, and even her boyfriend. When she should be focusing on how to make her life better, Sam can't stop wondering about her old life. But what if her amnesia is the only thing that is keeping her out of the deadly truth that lies in the past? Personal Review: There were some parts I liked, but there were very few of them for me. Plus, some parts were...uncomfortable for me to read. But also, some parts seemed suspenseful and surprising for me, and I like books with that. So for me, it was a Green book color, a so-so book. Recommendation: I would recommend this book to anyone who likes books with lots of thriller, murder, and mystery in them. Want to buy the book? Click here. Authors: Martin Ganda & Caitlin AlifirenkaBook Color Rate: Purple
Book Genre: Dual PenPal Autobiography Summary:In 1997, Caitlin's class got to write to a pen-pal in another far-off place. Caitlin was the only one in her class who chose Zimbabwe, a place in Africa. What she didn't know was that choice was about to change her life. Meanwhile, Martin is an excelling student in his little school in Zimbabwe who got to have first pick of the only ten letters that arrived to his class. His choice in the letters would also change his life. When Caitlin slips a money sample in the letters and gifts they continue sending to each other, Martin realizes that her money is worth tons of his money type, and he knows that Caitlin can help him and his family survive through poverty. The letters soon changed into something bigger and better, and for over over six years these two forever friends changed each other's lives. Personal Review:I seriously thought it was a great book. The touching parts mixed perfectly with the silly parts and the sweet parts. I also thought it was a great idea to include some of the images they sent each other in their letters. I thought it was pretty cool and it added a nice touch. It also makes you more aware of how people live in poverty and hunger in our poorer parts of the world. It sure surprised me. Recommendations: I recommend this book for anyone who likes true stories or autobiographies, who wants to know more about how our world lives, or likes read a book with two authors and/or with different viewpoints. Want the book? Click here |
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