KILLER Review

Killer by Sara Shepard


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In this sixth enstallment in the Pretty Little Liars series, four girls from the town of Rosewood face frightening threats and circumstances as they attempt to hide devastating secrets from those around them.

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ECLIPSE Review

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is the third in a series by Stephenie Meyer about a girl named Bella who falls in love with a vampire named Edward. In this book, Bella is forced to choose whether she wants to spend the rest of her life with Edward or with her friend Jacob, who is not completely human, either.

I enjoyed most of this book, but I disliked the ending. It was also a little predictable. However, I kept reading through all 629 pages of it, so obviously the good features of this book outweighed the bad.

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NEW MOON Review

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this sequel to Twilight, Bella Swan loses Edward Cullen, but her friend Jacob is able to comfort her and help her move on. But strange things begin to happen to Jacob, and Bella finds that she will never be able to completely get over Edward.

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THE KAYLA CHRONICLES Review

The Kayla Chronicles by Sherri Winston


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
When Kayla Dean's best friend Rosalie encourages her to join a dance called the Lady Lions to prove that the dance team discriminates against certain girls, Kayla has to decide whether she wants to be like the girls on the dance team or like her best friend, who is a devoted feminist.

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MARLEY AND ME Review

Marley & Me: Love and Life with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is a biography of the crazy yet lovable dog of author John Grogan, named Marley. Though Marley is not a "good dog" by most standards, his loving and faithful heart makes him an unforgettable and cherished pet to the Grogan family.

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TWILIGHT Review

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is about a girl named Bella who moves to the small Washington town of Forks to live with her father while her mother and stepfather are traveling. While in Forks, Bella meets and falls in love with a mysterious boy named Edward who has a dangerous secret: he is a vampire.

I liked this book because it was easy for me to relate to Bella. She is shy and unsure of herself, but she is a good friend and cares about the people around her. I disliked Edward, however. He was bossy, overbearing, and overprotective. He was also apt to moodswings, becoming angry and even violent in the blink of an eye.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The storyline and characters were very intriguing and, though the book is almost 500 pages long, its format made for easy reading.


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FLYGIRL Review

Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is set in the United States during World War II and is about an African American girl named Ida Mae who must, in order to participate in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and serve her country, pretend to be white.

Ida Mae's struggles and triumphs made this book very interesting. Having to decide who she really was inside and who she wanted to become shaped Ida Mae's character, while challenging the reader to think about who they really want to be as well.


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MODEL: A MEMOIR Review

Model: A Memoir by Cheryl Diamond

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a memoir written by model and author Cheryl Diamond. The book takes you to the streets of New York, where teenage Cheryl fights to make a name for herself within the harsh and unforgiving modeling world. Cheryl experiences triumphs, setbacks, laughs, and tears as she grows and matures into a not-so-typical New York Model.

I liked this book because Cheryl's experiences are so intriguing. Her writing style makes you feel as if you are right there experiencing Manhattan right alongside her. This is definitely a recommended read!


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KEEPING CORNER Review

Keeping Corner by Kashmira Sheth

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is about a girl named Leela who is living in Ghandi-era India. When Leela's husband dies, she is subjected to live the life of a widow, having to shave her head and "keep corner" in her house for a full year, even though she only 12. Leela learns to appreciate the world around her and find the good in bad situations during her year of keeping corner, and she finds that sometimes tradtion needs to be broken so that new ideas can improve life.


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MINERVA CLARK GETS A CLUE Review

Minerva Clark Gets a Clue by Karen Karbo

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is about a 7th-grader named Minerva who finds impermeable self-confidence and courage after receiving an electric shock. Minerva goes on to solve a complicated murder mystery involving her own friends and family members.


I liked this book because I could relate to Minerva. She was very critical of herself, very shy, and had difficulty being herself and being honest with other people. I admired how brave and "real" she was after being shocked, and hope to eventually experience a similar change in my own life.


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FLUSH Review

Flush by Carl Hiaasen

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Noah Underwood's father is sent to prison for sinking a casino boat that he believes to be dumping waste tanks into the ocean, Noah decides to help his father prove his suspicions. Noah and his siter, Abbey, get into all kinds of trouble as they attempt to prove that their father is sane and telling the truth, while keeping the owner of the boat from polluting the ocean around their home in the Florida Keys.


I really enjoyed this book because it was filled with action and suspense. Noah, Abbey, and their parents are very passionate about keeping the beaches and oceans clean, and they are willing put themselves at risk to stop the casino boat from polluting. This book encourages readers to fight for what they believe in and to always do the right thing, because "what comes around goes around."


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Book Review: Don't You Know There's a War On?

Don't You Know There's a War On? is a novel by Avi. It is about a boy named Howie who is growing up during World War II. When Howie finds out that his teacher, Ms. Gossim, is going to be fired simply because she is going to have a baby, he decides to entervene and tries to help her.

I enjoyed this book because it was quick and easy to read. The style of language used in the book helps you imagine being in New York, where the story takes place, in the 1940s. Howie's compassion towards others inspires me to have compassion on others as well.