Smile is about pre-teen Raina, who just wants to be a normal sixth grader. Unfortunately for her, one night after a Girl Scouts meeting she trips and falls-in the process knocking out her two front teeth. But her dental issues aren't the end of her adventures that year(although they are a highlight). There's boy drama and confusion, betrayal of friends and-an earthquake. This book outlines a lot of "teenager problems", both normal and abnormal. However, I didn't really enjoy the formatting of this book, although that may be part because I don't really read graphic novels. I do think some younger kids would enjoy this book however. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.

Three Times Lucky was not a book that I enjoyed. The basic plot was a 12-year old trying to solving several murders and kidnapping cases. There are few books that I can't finish, or only finish because of obligation. Three Times Lucky was one of these books. Although the plot idea was interesting, and the writing style was very good, I think that the concept could have been executed differently. This is definitely a book for young adults, not younger kids. There were many gory scenes, and hair-raising experiences. It was basically a murder mystery. Overall, I do not suggest this book. However, every person has the right to their own opinion.

The Penderwicks was a very interesting book. It is not the type of material I usually read, but I still loved it. Usually I read books about adventure, mystery, magic, etc. This story was more classical, and in earlier times. The Penderwicks was about a family of four girls who go on vacation for three weeks and meet a boy, who needs help. He is about to be sent off to military school, and his mother is being married to a horrid man. Nothing is going his way, and the Penderwicks decide to help. There isn't really breath-taking scenes, and it is not an action-packed book. However I recommend this book to everyone. Especially those who love classics such as Little Women and the Secret Garden.

I think this book was very well-written. Personally, this was not my favorite book. But that is because I do not really like to read comics. I know however, that many people do. Those that do enjoy anime, I think will like this book. It is original, and very funny. many jokes are made. There is no real plot line to this book, there is not a goal that is met. it is mostly just connected jokes. I recommend this book to younger children, and to cartoon and anime fans.

Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor wasn't that great of a book. The plot was predictable, and you knew what was going to happen next, even if you didn't know exactly how. I think that nobody would like this book. For teenagers and above this book would be boring. For younger kids, I think they would have a hard time following the story. It is very complex, and has many technical terms. Of course, some people who really enjoy robotics and other science topics, they may like this book. It is about young Frank Einstein, who builds two self-learning robots for his local science fair, to win the money to save his grandpa's shop. But then his rival shows up-and things start going on. Will Frank win? Will he save his grandpa's shop? What will happen next?

The Giver is a dystopian book, focusing on Jonas. Jonas lives in a world without color, without feelings, without imperfection and sickness. Until Jonas has his ceremony of 12(basically a variation of graduation) that is, and recieves his job: Reciever of Memory. He is the new apprentice of the Giver, a mysterious and recluse old man. Soon Jonas begins to see color and things he never realized. He learns what they are being protected from-and what they are missing. He learns terrible secrets of his community. But what can he do about it? Will the unseen tyranny be revealed to those around him? I recommend this book for dystopian and fantasy lovers, for middle grade and up. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.

This will be fun! Although it's a lot different than the previous years. I miss recieving books as prizes! :(

Wakefield was once an ordinary town-that was before the monster apocalypse took place. 42 days ago, the town was hit by waves of zombies, Dozers, Windged Wretches and a lot more monsters. 13-year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree-house ever since that day, when his foster family took off without him(he doesn't miss them). He is actually having fun in his tree house-he has armed it with catapults and moats, and has video games and supplies of Oreos and Mountain Dew from nearby abandoned stores. He gets to fight monsters and take action-filled photos just like he always wanted. The only thing is that he wishes he knew where his best friend Quint is, and he wants to rescue his crush June (wherever she is), and not that she knows he exists. One day he uses his Walkie, and finds Quint! Quint has been staked out at his own house, and has been busy with science experiments and preparing Big Mama(a super-awesome advanced car), for fighting monsters. Eventually Jack and Quint find an old bully Dirk, and the three team up. But Jack is dedicated to finding June and rescuing the damsel in distress. All the while he has to avoid Blarg, an interestingly smart monster who has it out for Jack. Will he succeed and survive in this new world? The story is told in a mixture of text and black-and-white comic book illustrations that is easy to read and follow along. I really liked the science involved in some of their adventures, like when Quint outfits Big Mama for battle. I recommend this book to elementary and middle school boys. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Wakefield was once an ordinary town-that was before the monster apocalypse took place. 42 days ago, the town was hit by waves of zombies, Dozers, Windged Wretches and a lot more monsters. 13-year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree-house ever since that day, when his foster family took off without him(he doesn't miss them). He is actually having fun in his tree house-he has armed it with catapults and moats, and has video games and supplies of Oreos and Mountain Dew from nearby abandoned stores. He gets to fight monsters and take action-filled photos just like he always wanted. The only thing is that he wishes he knew where his best friend Quint is, and he wants to rescue his crush June (wherever she is), and not that she knows he exists. One day he uses his Walkie, and finds Quint! Quint has been staked out at his own house, and has been busy with science experiments and preparing Big Mama(a super-awesome advanced car), for fighting monsters. Eventually Jack and Quint find an old bully Dirk, and the three team up. But Jack is dedicated to finding June and rescuing the damsel in distress. All the while he has to avoid Blarg, an interestingly smart monster who has it out for Jack. Will he succeed and survive in this new world? The story is told in a mixture of text and black-and-white comic book illustrations that is easy to read and follow along. I really liked the science involved in some of their adventures, like when Quint outfits Big Mama for battle. I recommend this book to elementary and middle school boys. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.

The Thing About Jellyfish is about Suzy, also known as Zu, who recently lost her best friend in a drowning accident. The thing is, Suzy knows that Franny was an excellent swimmer-she couldn't have just drowned. There has to be another explanation, not that anyone believes her. She decides to find out what really killed her best friend. Then she becomes obsessed with jelly fish-especially the Irukandji, a rare, invisible, deadly jellyfish. And she becomes obsessed with finding a doctor who will believe her, and help her prove to everyone the truth. Suzy has a roller coaster of emoticons of sadness, fear, anticipation and confusion. Meanwhile she has stopped talking. One thing I liked about this book was that in between the chapters of the present day of Suzy, she will be having memories of her and Franny. I think that was important to highlight the friendship, and the growth of Suzy. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.