Book Bites Reviews

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Alina discovers that she is the Sun Summoner and that she has the potential to save the world. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Anya falls down a well and is trapped. She looks around and notices a ghost sitting on it's bones. Anya accidentally stuffed one of the bones in her bag and now the ghost follows her around. The story follows their adventures until the ghost grows to strong. My favorite part of the book was in the beginning when she fell down the well and the ghost talks to her. I recommend this book and I liked it' it was very funny at parts.

Her Majesty's Dog by Mick Takeuchi
Review by Paige
A girl can read spirits and she has a pet demon who eats her life force. My favorite character is the main character because she is a strong character. I liked this book because it was entertaining.

Antigoddess by Kendare Blake
Review by B-liz
Athena and Hermes have to save themselves from the twilight. My favorite character is Athena because she is a warrior and she's smart. I liked this book because it was action packed.

Chime by Franny Billingsley
Review by Tori
Briony believes she is a witch, and hates herself for it. She lives a lonely life, secluded from her town. When suddenly her sister comes down with the Swamp Cough. Will she live? My favorite character is Briony because I can identify with her love of the outdoors. She is a strong character. I loved this book because it was well written.

Everyday Angel: New Beginnings by Victoria Schwab
Review by Justine
Aria is a Guardian Angel. Her mission is Gabby. My favorite character is Aria but I don't know why.

Other's Title's Discussed
The Name Of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch

Book Bites Reviews

The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Review by Hannah
Thomas is a 16 year old boy who wakes up in a maze-like structure called the Glade.

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
Review by B-liz
Alice and her family are never allowed outside after dark. This causes Alice to spend all day outside instead. On Alice's birthday her sister asks her to go to her recital. They go and all zombies breaks loose!! My favorite character is Cole because he is hot and a zombie slayer. I loved this book because it was full of action.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Review by Paige
Catniss Everdeen is the girl on fire. She has to go through the Hunger Games once more because of her berry stunt with Peeta. Will she survive? My favorite character is Finnick because he makes the story funny and easygoing. I loved this book because ti was action packed and funny.

Also discussed:
The Curse of the Pharaoh by Elizabeth Peters.

Book Bites Reviews

These books were read and reviewed by the members of our Book Bites group.They are in grades 4-6 and choose their own books to read.

Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip by Jordan Sonnenblick
Review by Hannah
Peter Friedman is a freshman whose life is baseball. The summer before, he injured his arm causing him to never be able to play baseball again. His best friend AJ doesn't know the whole truth, but Peter eventually tells him with the help of Angelika. My favorite character is Angelika because she is really good at photography and she's nice to Peter even when he gets angry. The best quote of the book is right on the inside cover, "Sometimes life's greatest accomplishments take place off the field." I loved this book because I can somewhat relate to the subject (problems with friends and sports) and it's written by one of my favorite authors.

Good As Lily by Derek Kirk and Jesse Hamm
Review by Paige
It's Grace's birthday and this old lady comes up and sells her a pinata and that evening she meets her selves when she is 6 years old, 29 years old and 70 years old. My favorite character is Grace because she is funny and sensible. I liked this book because the theme is really good.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Review by Tori
A philosophical book about life. I don't know who my favorite character is because there's really only one character. I liked this book because it is interesting.

Ramona The Pest by Beverly Cleary
Review by Justine
Ramona goes to kindergarten and makes mistakes, mischief and learns new things. My favorite character is Ramona because I like her adventurism and silly business. I hated when Ramona and Howie fight over a piece of ribbon.

Chosen by P.C. Cast
Review by B-liz
Zoe has to deal with very many issues. My favorite character is Nala because she's a cat. I loved this book because it's funny and sad.

Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer
Review by Paige
Mary Jackie Faber went on a ship disguised as a boy adn went through many adventures. My favorite character is Jacky Faber because she is strong and funny. I loved this book because it was adventurous.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
The original Pride and Prejudice in zombie form. My favorite character is Elizabeth because she is awesome. I liked this book because it was funny.

After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick
Review by B-liz
Jeff and his friend battle the results of their cancer. My favorite part was when all the kids rebelled on the test. If you like a heartwarming story, you'll like this.

Book Bites Reviews
These books were read and reviewed by the members of our Book Bites Club. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to meet on Thursdays at 4:30 PM.

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Review by Hannah
A girl named Sal's mother left on a vacation to try and find herself, but ended up dying in a bus crash. This story follows Sal as she comes to terms with the fact of her mother's death. I liked this book because it's a really fun story.

Apollyon by Jennifer Armentrout
Review by Paige
Alex needs to go into the Underworld to find out how she can stop Seth from connecting to her. My favorite character is Alex because she is funny and is a semi-strong character. I liked this book because the main character was funny as was the rest of the characters.

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Review by Tori
A wonderful book on "Women, work and the will to lead." This feminist book not only recounts the authors personal experience with prejudice but also gives research data on injustice against women. The word "Feminist" is not the work of bra-burning, man hating women but clarifies prejudice against women. I try to read books that open your mind, this is one of them. I loved this book because it was mind opening.

Book Bites Reviews

Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Review by Paige
Alex is a half-blood that is in love with a pure-blood,  Aiden. The number 1 rule in the Covenant is pure's and half's cannot fall in love. My favorite character is Alex. She is strong and believes halves should have as much freedom as pure's. I liked this book because the characters are funny but strong.





The Crocodile On The Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Review by Tori
Amelia Peabody is traveling around Egypt. My favorite character is Amelia because she's a kick-butt feminist. I liked this book because of the main characters determination.

Also Discussed:
The Weed Strings The Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley

Book Bites Reviews

Stake That by Marianne Mancusi
Review by B-liz
Rayne has to deal with the rejection of not being a vamp. The social outcast at school because she's a Goth. My favorite character is Sunshine because she's smart and happy. I loved this book because it's funny and action packed.

Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli
Review by Ali
A magical being's adventure with love. I don't know what my favorite character is because I forget everyone's names. I liked this book because I can.

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Review by Tori
Katsa is graced with killing. She is sent by the king to torture people he disdains. My favorite character is Katsa because she is kickbutt awesome. I loved this book because the heroine is strong.

Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter
Review by Paige
Kylie is a chameleon who sees ghosts. This ghost is a mystery because she carries a sword and a head. My favorite character is Della because she is kick butt and she's a vampire. I loved this book because it has supernatural in it.