Book Bites Reviews

Cracker! The Best Dog In Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata
Review by Tori
A dog named Cracker is being cruelly taken away from it's lovely home to be held at Vietnam to work as a war dog. Lovely book! I like this book because it made me cry! (in a good way!) You should read this book because this book is amazing! So touching...

Fruits Basket 17 by Natsuki Takaya
Review by Paige
This book is about a girl w ho is trying to break the Zodiac curse but she doesn't know how. And it's a story about Akito the leader. I like this book because it's a manga and you figure out a lot of surprises. You should read this book because it is very fascinating and each person has a characteristic about the animal they are.

Curiosity Killed the Cat by Sierra Harimann
Review by Katelyn
This book is about a girl who moves in by a cemetery and a cat starts haunting her and her stepsister. Then they try to figure out why she is being haunted. I did not like this book because I do not like cats and it is very slow. you should not read this book because it is not that interesting and not very entertaining.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Review by B-liz
This book is about an evil queen, a stepmother and plague. I like this book because there is a prince and it's like Cinderella. There are ugly/pretty people. You should read this book because it's about robots and flying cars.

The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman
Review by Hannah
This book is about Alexa Daley. She is a 12-year-old girl who is spending a summer in Bridewell with her father. Alexa wants to learn what is beyond the wall that surrounds all of the towns of Elyon. In the Dark Hills, outside the town an unknown evil is feared by the townspeople. Alexa unravels the truth about what lies behind the wall, and discovers both an unexpected enchantment and a traitor in the midst that could change the Land of Elyon forever.

Other Books Discussed:
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
Specials by Scott Westerfeld

Book Bites Reviews

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Review by Tori
This book is about a girl who lives in a "touch me not" cottage by the woods. Looking for adventure, she wanders into the woods to meet the Tucks who live forever. I like this book because the theme is wonderful! it's not my favorite book but I definitely would never rate it below 3 stars. You should read this book because it is a quick read that's hard to put down. I read it straight through.

Guitar Notes by Mary Amato
Review by Katie
This book is about musicians. I like this book because I am very musical and I really love reading books about music and instruments. You should read this book because you will enjoy it if you like reading about music.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Review by Tim
This book is about a boy named Carter who travels the world with his dad, while his sister Sadie lives with her grandparents. Carter's dad is stolen and thrown into a sarcophagus by "the fiery man". Then Carter and Sadie have to save him. I like this book because it's just good. (Trust me, it's just good.)

Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
Review by Paige
This book is about a girl whose mother died and she knows about the zodiac legend. She lives outside of this house and they find her, welcome her into their house where she finds out that the family are actually the animals from the zodiac legend. I like this book because when one of the family members hugs a person that isn't in the family they turn into their animals. Each person has his own animal and has a character of the animal. You should read this book because it's a manga and it has many good parts in it.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
Review by Hannah
This book is about Greg worrying about the Valentine's Day dance, it's really boring. I believe that Jeff Kinney is kind of losing his touch or just tried to write this book really fast, so it's not very good like the other ones. You shouldn't read this book.

At First Bite by Ruth Ames
Review by Katelyn
Ashlee Lambert is a vampire in L.A. and their's a Dark One in the school and she tries to figure out who it is. I like this book because it was funny and entertaining. You should read this book because it was really interesting.

Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patt
erson
Review by B-liz
This book is about teenagers who have to deal with the murder of their parents; super human people. I like this book because it is a mystery. The people are really mean. You should read this book because  it has music and rich snotty people.

Other books discussed:
Everneath by Brodi Ashton

Book Bites Reviews

The Lucky Stone by Lucille Cliftor
Review by Paige
This book is about a slave who finds a black stone and good things start to happen to her. I like this book because it could be a true story. You should read this book because it's in her point of view.

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Review by Tori
This book is about Ben is half deaf and Rose is looking for an actress. I like this book because it's awesome. You should read this book because the drawings are great.

How To Tell If You Cat Is Plotting To Kill You by Matthew Inman
Review by Melody
This book is about how to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you. I like this book because I just do. You should read this book because I like it.

The Forbidden Schoolhouse by Suzanne Jurmain
Review by Tim
Prudence Crandell builds a school for white women. Then she changed it to an all black women's school. Everyone in Caterbury hates her but she won't back down. She goes to jail and fights for the freedom of blacks. I like this book because it is the only good nonfiction book...because it's good...OK just deal with it. It's good. You should read this book because it's good.

A Mutiny in Time (The Infinity Ring Series) by James Dasher
Review by Hannah
This book is about three kids. Sera, Dak and Ria are in the future, maybe 20 or 30 years from now, and there's an organization called the SQ who have caused history to be altered. People know when the SQ alters history because they have Rembrants (mind conditions). Sera, Dak's best friend cracks the formula of the Infinity Ring and now the Hysteryians (a group who rights the SQ's wrongs) can travel back through the future and fix history before the Time Wardens, working for SQ get them.

Max by James Patterson
Review by B-liz
This book is about flying kids and tests. Also, somebody's mom gets captured. I like this book because there are hot guys (Fang), and people get shot at. You should read this book because it's action packed, never disappointing, and give me hope for the future with a very hot boy.


Other Books Discussed:
Moonlight by Rachel Hawthorne

Book Bites Reviews

Shine by Lauren Myracle
Review by Paige
This book is about a boy who was beat up bad and a girl named Cat who is trying to find the person who beat him up. I like this book because it is a murder mystery. You should read this book because it has amazing descriptions.


American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
Review by Tori
This book is about a boy who wants to fit in because he moved from China to America. It's a very moving book! Everyone will love it! I like this book because it has such a great theme. You should read this book because it is a funny book.

Junie B. Jones Is A Party Animal by Barbara Park
Review by Melody
Junie goes to Lucille's house. I like this book because the grammar is wrong. You should read this book because the grammar is wrong.



Other Books Discussed:
The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
Stotan by Chris Crutcher
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lyn Childs
Dog Tales by  Jennifer Rae
D. Gray-Man by Katsura Hoshino

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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