Tuesday, May 21, 2019

A Horse of Her Own by Annie Wedekind

Jane Ryan has always loved horses, which is why she's taken horseback riding lessons at Sunny Acres for half her life. But when she goes to summer camp there the summer before ninth grade, her favorite school horse, Beau, is sold. She feels empty, heartbroken, and plain sad. But an opportunity opens to ride Lancelot, a crazy warmblood, in the camp's dressage-showjumping-cross country competition. Should she, or should she not? Find out in this funny reality fiction!

The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

In The Alchemyst, twins Josh and Sophie Newman are living normal lives in San Francisco. Josh works at a bookstore run by the Flemings. Sophie works at the coffee shop across the street. One day, their lives change forever. The Flemings are actually the immortal Flemings, and the twins are the twins of legend.

I liked the plot, concepts and nuances of this book, but the writing and dialogue were...off. It also seems a little contrived, but overall it's a good series.

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

It is about an eleven year old girl named Melody. She can't talk, walk, or write. Suddenly, something surprising happens and Melody can talk for the first time.

One True Way by Shannon Hitchcock

One True Way is about middle schoolers finding out who they are. Every page has some kind of drama or event that can't be missed. One of the best parts is that it's a perfect book for readers that are easily bored at the slow climax at the start of most books.

Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded by Hannah Hart

It is the story of her life. It is sad, funny, and emotional.

Grendel by John Gardner

In Grendel, John Gardner retells the epic poem Beowulf from the monster's point of view. The novel deals with themes of fate, religion, existence, and truth. Grendel grapples with his identity as he terrorizes the humans. Despite Grendel's immoral behavior, Gardner manages to make Grendel a sympathetic character. This balance between philosophy and entertainment makes Grendel an interesting and enjoyable read.

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

Three Times Lucky is a good suspenseful book and is a murder mystery solving story. Overall I liked the book and would recommend to people who like to read mystery books.

The Firm by John Grisham

Interesting and nice book.

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender

I really liked the book because it combined fantasy and real life and was directed toward an older audience. I also liked how it shows some of the problems that real people deal with and why.

Spy School: British Invasion by Stuart Gibbs

Are you looking for a funny, action-packed spy novel? Well then, Spy School: British Invasion is the book for you. With hilarious jokes and a fast paced plot, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat. It combines comedy with romance and action for a stunning book.

Sheets by Brenna Thummler

Sheets wasn't a very interesting book. The book made me want to fall asleep and the overall feel was too depressing to me. There was a depressed ghost searching for answers into his past and meets a girl struggling with grief.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee



It was very good and taught very meaningful lessons that people should pay attention to and learn from to this day.

The Angel Experiment by James Patterson

This first book in this wonderful series introduces the Flock. Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, The Gasman (Gassy), and Angel. But they're not your typical person. They have wings! Watch the action packed adventure as the Flock try to save Angel from evil scientists.

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

A graphic novel taking place during the Iranian Revolution. Marjane Satrapi's life is played out for us. Marjane provides a unique view as she passes through the rites of adulthood. This graphic novel opposes stereotypes and is showing Iran in a new light.