Author: Wendy Mass Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: At the Moon Shadow camp ground, three friends are brought together to watch an extraordinary event: a total solar eclipse happening right at their campsite! Ally, who is home-schooled and unsure of the outside world, has lived at the Moon Shadow all of her life. She works there with her parents, who knew that one day the eclipse would bring thousands to the campground. She has been preparing for this moment all of her life, but she never thought that she would have to move after the eclipse is over. Bree is the most popular and pretty girl at her school. But when she finds out that her family is moving to a campground, she is really upset. That's right, Bree is moving to the Moon Shadow campground, where her parents will take over it after the eclipse ends. Jack loves to draw art and read, but when he fails a science class, he has to go to summer school to make it up. When an opportunity to watch a total solar eclipse comes up, he takes it. However, he isn't prepared for the craziest adventure of his life once he is there. Together, these three unlikely friends bond together to watch an event that will change their perspective on space forever. Personal Review: I loved this book so much, I read it in less than a day. Seriously, LESS THAN A DAY. You know a book is good if you read all it in a few hours. Ally, Bree, and Jack all lead interesting lives. Plus, the author writes using alternate perspectives each chapter. The first chapter is from Ally's perspective, the second is from Bree's, the third is from Jack's, the fourth is from Ally's, and so on down the line. Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who like realistic fiction, who like space, who like alternating viewpoints, and who like some sad, some happy, and some mixed-feeling parts. There are lots of those in there, too. Click here to buy this amazing book!
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Author: Lisa McMann Book Colors: Purple in all.
Book Genre: Fantasy Summaries: This is a series of books, so I'm not going to explain all of them. To make it simple, Alex and Aaron are twin brothers. When Alex becomes an Unwanted and Aaron becomes a Wanted, they are separated and Alex and a few others are taken to be killed. But they find themselves instead in a magical world known as Artime, lead by head mage, Mr. Today. It starts a chain of adventures, with loss, love, and battle in every book, every page, and in almost every chapter. They are really good books that almost every reader will enjoy! There is also a different island featured in every book, so just when you think there are no more islands for the Artimeans to discover, think again. Personal Review: This was a really good series. With love, loss, and battle in every book, this series is one that all avid readers will certainly devour! Alex is a really funny character with whom most teenagers can relate. While Aaron seems like a bad guy at first, you will be surprised in the changes in his behavior at the end. Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who like dystopian/fantasy books, who like magic, adventure, battle, and who don't mind sad parts in any of these books. You can't go through one of these books without at least some form of loss or distress. Click here to buy the whole pack! Author: Jen Calonita Book Colors: Purple, Blue, and Purple.
Book Genre: Fantasy Summaries: Flunked: Gillian Cobbler lives in a boot, and ever since the fairy godmother stole her father's prime design (the glass slipper), her family's shoe store is barely making ends meet. It's because of this Gilly swipes trinkets from royals and and steals food to help prevent herself, her parents, and her five siblings from starving. But when she gets caught, she is sentenced to three months at Fairy Tale Reform School, where all of the teachers are former villians, Like Headmistress Flora (Cinderella's evil stepmother), Professor Harlow (the Evil Queen), Madam Cleo (the Sea Witch), and Wolfington (the Big Bad Wolf). Charmed: After recently saving their school from being destroyed, Gilly Cobbler volunteers to stay at Fairy Tale Reform school for a little while longer. She may have saved her school, but this thief still has lots to learn...and a lot more left to do to stop evil. Alva, the witch who cursed Sleeping Beauty, is alive and is threatening to take over Enchanstia...and she's going to recruit the Reform School students to help her. For the sake of the school, Gilly decides to go undercover as a royal Lady-In-Waiting to see if she can unmask the mole. What she gets is a big surprise! Tricked: After being released from Fairy Tale Reform School, Gillian Cobbler's life is back to normal. Though she recives letters about how Rumpelstiltskin, the notorious trickster and deal-maker, has taken over FTRS, she is too busy with her regular life to worry much about it. She helps her father at the shoe store, and she also attends Jack of All Trades school, where she has to find her shoe style and learn the five types of popular leather. Once Gillian's sister Anna gets tossed into FTRS, it doesn't take long for Gilly find out that the only way to get Anna out is to make some serious trouble and get thrown back in into her old school. While in there, she and her friends have to figure out how to out trick the trickster without getting into trouble. Personal Review of Series: I really, really, really, REALLY though that this series was amazing. Gilly is funny, and her life is full, hilarious, and action-packed. Never once is there a dull moment when Gillian Cobbler is involved. I liked the first and third books, which was why I rated them purple. The second one wan't too bad, but for some reason I liked the first and third books more. Plus, the third book came out recently, so you can still get it while it's new! Recommendation: I would really recommend this book for people who like fantasy, action, and hilarious books. This has lots of magic in it too, so people who like those in books would like this book, too. This book will be read quickly if you are an avid reader, like it did in my case. So people who do buy this book may have to buy more than one. Click here for book one, click here for book two, and click here for book three! Author: Sarvenaz Tash Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: Ever since Graham met Roxy, he knew they would become friends. Roxy had a passion for science fiction and fantasy books just like him, and eventually their love for Harry Potter grew into full-on comic books and writing fictional stories. So when Graham finds out about a Q&A session for one of his favorite comic authors is going on at the annual Comic Con, Graham know that this will be the perfect way to win Roxy over. Because not only are Graham and Roxy friends, Graham has also developed a crush on Roxy. Can Graham get the girl in time for the Q&A? Or will this years Comic Con be a flop? Personal Review: This was a really great book. And believe me, it's a great book if I finish it in less that three days (which I did). This book was funny, yet it was a real page turner. And a plot twist happens to the end. If your up for it...be my guest! Also, this would be a great book for people who have actually been to the NYCC. No offence to anyone who has been to it when I say that I have no idea what the Comic Con looks like. Recommendation:I would recommend this book for people who like realistic fiction, funny, and slightly romantic books. This would also be a good read for people who have been to the NYCC, as they can probably relate to some of the stuff in here. There are also some references to Harry Potter and Zelda in this book, too. Click here to buy this book! Author: Melissa De La Cruz Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic/Modern Fiction Summary: Jasmine De Los Santos may be Filipino, but she's never really thought much about heritage or the fact her parents immigrated here a while ago. Practically the definition of a perfect child, she is the captain of the cheer team and a 4.0 student with straight A's. Her dream comes true when she receives a letter from the president saying that she is a National Scholar. But everything comes crashing down when Jasmine realizes the horrible truth about her family: their green cards expired years ago, and they have been living in secret as illegal aliens. They were never truly Americans. If one little mistake happens in their family, and that includes accepting the National Scholarship Award, they could be deported from the U.S and have to live back in the Philippines. Suddenly, Jasmine's life is flipped upside down. What was the whole point of working so hard for her dream only to have it stay a dream? Why was she working so hard for something she would never get? Personal Review: This book brings up a topic that is highly discussed in today's society. I've never really paid attention to politics a whole lot, but this book opened my eyes more and allowed me to understand both sides a little better. This was a really good book and I highly enjoyed it. Recommendation: I would definitely recommend this book for fiction lovers. This book takes a while to read, so this can also be for readers who don't mind a long book. This also has realistic-fiction and modern-day fiction mixed together, so this would be for people who like that combination or who would like to try that combination. Click here to buy this book! Author: Patricia Hruby Powell Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Nonfiction: Historical Summary: Richard and Mildred Loving are husband and wife, but their marriage is illegal in the 1950's and 60's, as Mildred is black and Richard is white. They must go through a series of trials and cases in order to live with each other freely in Virginia, and to prove their love is real. Personal Review: I really liked this book a lot, even if it was non-fiction! Richard and Mildred are some of the nicest people I've read about, and it's a shame that they had to go through jail, separate homes, and many trial cases in order to love freely. This really did happen. If you look them up, you will see that they made history. Recommendation: I would recommend this book for non-fiction readers, who like books with love intertwined in it, and who would like to learn more about the tough times during segregation for people of all ethnicities. Click here for Amazon's review of this book! Author: Kasie West Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: It's an ordinary day in a high school chemistry class. Feeling bored, Lily scribbles down some of her favorite song lyrics on her desk. The next day, she finds out that someone wrote the next line of lyrics from that same song right under hers! Soon, she becomes attached to her secret pen pal. They write to each other every day, sticking notes under the desk. Even though her family life is crazy, and she enters a songwriting competition, Lily is trying to figure out who is writing to her every day. Is it Cade, the annoying boy that Lily despises? Is it Gabriel, the sweet, funny boy dating her best friend? Or is it Lucas, the trumpet-playing boy that Lily is slightly crushing on? This is one love mystery worth solving! Personal Review: I loved this book. It's perfect for this time of year: Valentines Day! It's a mystery inside a love story. You really feel Lily in this book: how she is torn between her love for her family and friends and her love for music. FIY: it's sort of a cliffhanger. Just warning you. Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who like part-romance stories, who like mystery, who can handle some sad parts, and who like realistic fiction. This was a great book and I think many people will like it! Like the review? Click here to buy it! Author: Stacey Lee Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: Fifteen-year old Mimosa knows what the future holds for her. Being one of the only two aromateurs left in the world, Mimosa works with her mother to tend the garden and use her extraordinary nose to make elixirs that help people fall in love. But there is a catch: she can't fall in love. If she does, she will lose her ability to smell forever. But Mimosa doesn't want to be knee-deep in soil and earthworms for the rest of her life. She wants to live a normal life at high school, one that involves people not screaming in fear whenever she is around and a boyfriend who cares about her. But when by accident she gives an elixir made for the local librarian to the wrong woman, Mimosa needs to rely on what she knows and the school soccer star, Court, to undo the spell before her mother finds out and before the potion takes full effect. Can she undo the love elixir in time? Personal Review: This was a really sweet, funny book that will keep you on the edge of your toes! Mimosa is hard not to like. She is just like other teenagers: awkward, loyal, and funny. This is a amazing must read that I recommend for all this February! Recommendation: I recommend this book for readers who love action, romance, and mystery all tied up into one outstanding realistic fiction book. This certainly is a must-read and a must-try for this Valentines Day! Interesting book choice? Click here to buy it! Author: Gary D. Schmidt Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Doug recently moved to where he calls "The Dump" in Upstate New York during the time of the Vietnam War and when Apollo space missions are making history in the science industry. He tries not to be the "skinny thug" everyone in his new school thinks he is, which leads him to more trouble. But along the way he meets Lil Spicer, who helps him get through life despite his abusive father and brother, and Mr. Powell, the local librarian who shows Doug how to draw realistic birds. Soon Doug opens up to more opportunities than ever, and he begins to realize that life isn't so bad after all. Personal Review: This also was an amazing book to read. Doug is such a funny, nice character, yet you really can see how hard it is to get through life and why he has to act tough. With his abusive father and brother, with his other brother scared for life after the Vietnam War, and the way his teachers treat him at school like he is a criminal, his only comforts are his mom, Lil, Mr. Powell, and drawing. This has lots of history tied to it as well, so this would be a good way to learn about history in the 1960's. Recommendation: I would recommend this people who like to learn about history and who like fiction tied with it, who can read hurtful moments and sad times, and who would like to learn a thing or two about art. Also, though this book has only a few chapters, they are long chapters, so be prepared for that, too. Click here to read more about this amazing book! Author: Michele Weber Hurwitz Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: It's the summer before high school, and Nina is kind of lost. Summers with her best friend Josie are the usual: being dragged to shopping malls, summer school, and Josie begging to do her nails constantly. But when one of her neighbors can't plant her marigolds because of a broken leg, Nina plants them for her. Suddenly, she realizes that by doing nice things for others, she can secretly change her neighborhood for the better. So she sets a goal: to secretly do 65 nice things for others in 65 days, or until school starts. Can she pull it off in time for high school? Or will she be discovered first? Personal Review: This book was amazing! It made me feel like it was summertime, even though it was cold out. Nina is a awkward teenager who wants to do nice things for others, and along the way she becomes more open to the rest of the world and learns about her neighbors in ways she never would have imagined. Her parents are lawyers, and they are away a lot, so they don't know and aren't suspicious of her...until the end of the book. But that's for me to know and for you to find out! Recommendation: I would recommend this for realistic fiction lovers, who can take on sad moments in a book, and who like some, but not a lot, of mystery in their books (Nina has to solve why one of her neighbors drives away at night but never comes out in the day, and who lives in the creepy house at the end of the street!). This was a great book, a nice mix of almost everything a book could have. Book sound interesting? Click here for Amazon's review. |
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