Author: Andrew McCarthy Book Color: Blue
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: When Lucy Willows finds out that her father has a child from a different family, an eight year old boy named Thomas, Lucy's life changes completely (at least, from her perspective). She doesn't understand how her father could have kept a secret like that for most of his life from her. She also can't believe her mother could possibly have forgiven him for that action, or how her sister Julie doesn't seem hardly upset at all. Lucy then finds her way to Maine, where she hangs out with her grandfather. It's there that she learns more about her father than he would ever say, including the answers to all the secrets and truths that have laid beneath the surface the whole time. It's there that she learns that in order to fix a problem herself, she needs to face it head-on. Personal Review: This was a really good book. there were only a few small reasons why I rated it blue and not purple. 1) It had a little bit of abusive language that may not be appropriate for young readers. There weren't a lot of them, just a few, but I would still take caution. 2) It had a few sad parts (one part almost made me cry, which doesn't normally happen). And 3) This book also contained parts where the characters smoked pot or cigarettes. It would not not be a smart decision to give this book to a budding reader, unless he/she can handle it appropriately. But other than that, this was defiantly a book I would probably read again and again. A special thank you goes to a fellow book-lover who gave me this book to read. Thank you for thinking of me! Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who can handle the parts mentioned in the list above, who like realistic fiction, and who would like to read a book written by the Andrew McCarthy (if you don't know who he is, I suggest you look him up.) Click here to buy your copy!
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Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen Book Color: Red at first. It slowly became a Blue for me later.
Book Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Gerta lives in Germany, and when she was young, the rise of the Berlin Wall took place dividing her family in half-her older brother and her father on the West side, and Gerta, her second-oldest brother, and her mom on the East. For many years it stayed this way. But one day, she sees her father doing a funny but familiar dance on top of the Western watchtower, and she believes that her father wants her and her brother to dig underneath the wall so they can live on their side. But there are Grenztruppen, or policeman, guarding the wall, and if they catch her and her brother escaping, they will die and never see their father again. Can they really escape the deadly Berlin Wall? Personal Review: To be honest, I thought it was boring at first (Oh, sure, some parts were a little interesting, but there were very few of them). But when they came to the part of the digging and of the characters trying to escape the Berlin Wall, I couldn't put it down. I really liked the last few chapters, where you get to see who dies and who lives trying to cross underneath the Berlin Wall. Recommendation: I recommend this book for people who like historical fiction, who want to know an 'inside' view of what it was like during the rise of the Berlin Wall, or who want to know more about our world's history (mainly Germany). Do you want to buy the book? Then click here. Author: Rick Riordan (as you have probably noticed by now, my last post also had Rick as my author. The reason for this is because I like his books. He is my favorite author of all time.). Book Colors: Purple, Blue, and Blue.
Book Genre: Fantasy Summaries: The Red Pyramid: Carter and Sadie Kane are brother and sister, but they are completely unalike. Carter lives with his dad as he travels the world, Sadie lives in London, England with her grandparents. Carter wears dress shoes, Sadie wears combat boots. Carter has dark, curly hair, Sadie has strait caramel hair. But when they find out that they are really young Egyptian magicians, it's up to them to try and prevent the Egyptian god Set from destroying the world. The Throne Of Fire: Carter and Sadie have another problem on their hands: the chaos snake Apophis is gaining power, and the Kanes have little time to find Ra, the sun god, who could stop Apophis from bringing the world to an end. But it sure won't be easy! The Serpent's Shadow: Carter and Sadie have found Ra, but he has done little help. Even worse, time has nearly run out for the Kanes and the young Egyptian magicians for Apophis to rise. So it's up to them to travel across the US and become allies with other gods in order to prevent the end of the world. Personal Review: I really liked the series. It is my second favorite book series and I would recommend many people to pick up a book from this collection and read it because it is really good. My favorite part of the whole series is in book 1, where Carter and Sadie find out the truth about their amulets. It's really funny to read about what they do! I also liked the part in book 1 where Carter and Sadie find out that their cat, Muffin, is really the Egyptian goddess Bast. Recommendation: I would recommend this book for anyone who liked the Percy Jackson series, liked books with different viewpoints, likes fantasy, or wants to know more about Egyptian mythology. Want the first book? Click here. Want the whole series? Click here. 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. 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. |
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Red ="This is not my type. I didn't quite enjoy it as much as I hoped I would." Yellow "I did enjoy some parts, but it still doesn't seem like my type of book." Green "I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either." Blue "I enjoyed it. It was a good book." Purple "I absolutely loved this book! I would probably pick it up and read it again and again." Archives
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