Book Bites Reviews

Shiver by Maggie Stievfvater
Review by Tori
This book is about a girl who gets bitten by a werewolf, and that's where the story unravels into an action packed story. It is such and exciting story and I love the fact that the main character is not a wimp. You should read this book because it is very romantic and thrilling.

Maximum Ride: Schools Out Forever by James Patterson
Review by Hannah
This book is the 2nd in the Maximum Ride Series and Max develops a voice in her head, and discovers there's a chip in her arm that tracks the Flock. She can't get it out without damaging her nerve endings. Other than the building story, there's a lot of running and chasing and eating huge meals. You should read this book because it is the second book in the series and the ride just gets better.

Tales From A Not-So Popular Party Girl by Rachel Renee Russell
Review by Melody
This book is about a girl who went to a party and chocolate and fruit went on her and a dance is coming up. I like this book because it is a diary.

The One And Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate
Review by Paige
This book is about a gorilla who is at the mall and is in a cage who wants to be free. And has 3 friends Bob, a dog, Ella, and elephant, and Julia. I like this book because it is based on the Gorilla's perspective. You should read this book because it is sad and he comments on how people act.

Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean by Justin Somper
Review by Katelyn
Connor and Grace are separated and Grace in on the vampirate ship and Connor is on the pirate and and Connor goes to find Grace. I like this book because it was interesting. You should read this book because it is really cool.

Other books discussed:
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
The Last Mission by Harry Mazer
The Secret Crush by Tina Wells

Reviews for Book Bites

Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
Review by Katelyn
There is a big fight and Bella and Edward love each other. My favorite part is when Bree dies.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Review by Jesse
This is a good book. Katniss is in district 13 and they are at war with the capital. My favorite part was when they were invading the capital. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy by Barbara Park
Review by Melody
Junie B. Jones goes with her dad to a beauty shop and the beautician asks if Junie would like to help. My favorite part was when she changes her name. I recommend this book if you like crazy people.

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Review by B-liz
This book is about super models and flying kids. My favorite part is when Max gets shot. If you like hot guys, you will like this book.

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Review by Tessa
Maniac Magee runs away from his aunt and uncle after his parents die in a trolley accident. After being chased by a gang, a family adopts him, but then he runs away again. After awhile he arrives at the other side of town where he is dared to return. My favorite part is when Maniac does the dares for Piper and his brother. Everybody loves this book.

Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
Review by Tim
Seven demigods travel to Rome to save the gods. Roman and Greek demigods must team up. Percy, Annabeth, Hazel, Frank, Jason, Piper and Leo. My favorite part was when Annabeth reaches into the tank. Reyna catches her and talks to her about her getting executed. I recommend this book to everyone because it's good. (Don't ask, it just is.)

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Review by Hannah
This book is about a group of six half-angel half-human kids who escaped from the school, where scientists try to accomplish an unknown "something". The Erasers, half-wolf half-humans, steal 6-year-old Angel. I like this book because Max is only 14 and she acts like a mother to the rest of the flock-Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy and Angel. You should read this book because it is full of adventure and it's very interesting.

Other Books Mentioned:
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

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Book Bites Reviews

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Review by Tessa
The story starts when Hiccup accidentally picks up the smallest and the only toothless dragon. When the Viking --- Finals came up and Hiccup and Toothless managed to --- themselves and the rest of the vikings and their dragons too. And one day a huge sea dragon washed on shore and they have to get rid of it. My favorite part is when Hiccup is training Toothless. Anybody will love this book.

Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf by Jennifer Holm
Review by Melody
This book is about a girl who puts notes in her journal and really wants a sweater and loves lists. I recommend this book to anyone who likes realistic fiction.


Also discussed this week:
Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
Redwall by Brian Jacques

Book Bites Reviews

Two Times The Fun
by Beverly Cleary
Review by Melody
The book is simple and realistic. The boy digs a hole and the girl falls in.

Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer
Review by Tessa
A boy tries to steal from the faeries.

The Beast of Burden: Animal Rites
by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson
Review by Paige
This book is very touching. It was a good book and I really liked it.

Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
Review by Tim
It was a good book. I liked it because it was very descriptive and full of action.

Starters
by Lissa Price
Review by Tori
It was an OK book but it's not something that I would read again.

The Demi-God Files
by Rick Riordan
Review by Jesse
Three short stories that tell about Percy's "smaller" adventures. In one, Percy, Thalia and Nico DeAngelo go to the Underworld on a mission to find "Hades" power weapon, a sword that Persephone had made.
In another story, Percy, Annabeth, Beckendorf and Selena are playing capture the flag and find a metal dragon head.  Beckendorf tries to take the head but it gets stolen by ants.

Other Books Read and Discussed
The Other Side of The Mountain by Jean Craighead George

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by M.J. Knight

Mythlopedia: She's All That by Megan Bryant

Darkside by Tom Becker

Book Bites Reviews

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making
by Catherynne Valente
Review by Tessa
The book is about fantasy, friendship and surprise. September believes that her life is boring so she ventures into Fairylands, ruled by the Marquess. My favorite part is when September meets A through L. You should read this book because you will fall in love with it.

Witch World
by Christopher Pike
Review by Paige
A girl, who knows she is a witch, is on her way to Los Angeles. I like when she says she is a witch. I recommend this book to anyone who likes action.

Feed
by M.T. Anderson
Review by Tori
Feed is set in the future when everyone has a chip inserted in their brain that acts as both a computer and television. The main character falls in love with a girl who has only recently received her chip. My favorite part was when the narrator used the word "unit" as slang where we would use words like "dude", "yo" or "what's up". I recommend this book because it is so sad.

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Book Bites Reviews 12/6/12

Once Upon a Toad
by Heather Vogel Frederick
Review by Katelyn
You should read this book because it is really funny

The Lightening Thief
by Rick Riordan
Review by Lidia
You should read this book because it's also a major motion picture.
My favorite part was when Percy and Annabeth went to Olympus.

Born at Midnight
by C.C. Hunter
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it is interesting. My favorite part was when Perry turns into a cat.

Awake at Dawn
by C.C. Hunter
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it is filled with surprises. My favorite part was when Perry turns into a lion.

The Reptile Room
by Lemony Snicket
Review by Tesa
You should read this bok because it is a mystery book that is the 2nd book of a series. It is always a surprise. My favorite part was when they met their uncle.

The Dark Is Rising
by Susan Coopern
Review by Paige
You should read this book because it has lots of details and adventure My favorite part was when he turns 11.

Ruby's Slippers
by Tricia Rayburn
Review by Melody
You should read this book because the girl is poor.

Heck
by Dale E. Basye
Review by Katelyn
You should read this book because it is really funny. My favorite part was when Marlo opened up her teacher's stomach and found a mini me inside of her.

The Hundred Dresses
by Eleanor Estes
You should read this book because it is interesting. My favorite part was when Wanda leaves.

Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
by Jordan Sonnenblick
Review by Jody
You should read this book if you like drums. The boy in the book is an amazing drummer but this story is also very dramatic. My favorite part was when he is playing with the band and he is in the "zone".

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
by Jeff Kinney
Review by Conrad
In this book, Greg is being lazy while everyone else is enjoying summer.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
by Jeff Kinney
Review by Conrad
This book was about a weird kid in a weird family.

Book Bites November 15th

Here's a list of books discussed yesterday at Book Bites. Some title's include the readers review. Add your book to the discussion by joining us on Thursdays @ 4:30. (There will be no Book Bites next week due to Thanksgiving.) Program is for students in grades 4-8.

See a full list of books discussed here and here.

The Paradise Trap
by Catherine Jinks

Royally Crushed
by Nikki Burnham

First Kill
by Heather Brewer

The Serpent's Shadow
by Rick Riordan

The House of Many Ways
by Diana Wynne Jones
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it's magical. My favorite part was when her magic goes awry and bubbles fill the room.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
by Jeff Kinney
Review by Conrad
You should read this book because it's funny and weird. My favorite part was when Manny turned off the power in all the house except for his room and they thought there was a storm.

Waggit's Tale
by Peter Howe
Review by Paige
You should read this book because it is adventurous. My favorite part was when Waggit me Tazar.