Kids Books - Fantasy
The Warden and the Wolf King (Wingfeather Saga)
By Andrew Peterson
This is the best book ever!!!!!! Andrew Peterson's books have a truly magical feel to them and, even though the ending is controversial, the story is very realistic. Well, as realistic as a story including Fangs, dragons, and toothy cows can be! (Though I'm convinced all of it's real.) Andrew expresses human feelings better than anyone can, and every chapter I'd find myself saying, "That's it! That's what I've been trying to express my whole life!" I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a fun, thought-provoking book. For Anniera!
The School for Good and Evil #3: The Last Ever After
By Soman Chainani
2.5 stars---After reading the first and second book in The School for Good and Evil series, I wasn't so sure if I wanted to continue, but I was willing to give the series a few more chances. I wasn't too disappointed, but I didn't love the third book either. There were just too many twists for my liking, and I felt like the book was a good 200 pages longer than it needed to be. Just when I thought the most annoying characters (Ahem, Sophie) had gotten better in the 2nd book...you guessed it, they got worse in the third. As usual, Tedros was a rash harebrain (PLEASE tell me how to say that in a nice way), and I found myself rolling my eyes whenever he made one of his terrible decisions--like MOUTHING OFF EVERY SINGLE TIME he saw a HUMAN BEING, EVEN HIS OWN GIRLFRIEND. (And THIS guy's supposed to rule a KINGDOM)? Also, Sophie. (sigh). We all know what she's like. As usual, she was being a vain, self-absorbed, self-loving spotlight hog, and her TALENT (I'm being sarcastic) was shining even more than usual. At first, I thought Sophie had changed too--but clearly I was wrong. She's just so annoyingly selfish that I almost screamed in frustration while reading this book. She makes horrible, misguided decisions (like loving the School Master TWICE, even though he's a sadistic killer.) Sometimes, I feel like she and Tedros are more alike than any of the other characters in the series. However, there were definitely some good elements. Chainani continues to amaze readers with his lush world-building, and I loved the character descriptions. Hester, Anadil, and Dot were great (as usual), plus our Great Queen Agatha (I'm NOT being sarcastic) has finally ACTUALLY become the queen. Well, almost. She's just so flawed and amazing and...human, I love her as a character. I really wish two characters hadn't ruined this book for me, but they sort of did. I really would have loved "The Last Ever After" if it hadn't been for Tedros and Sophie. So I might give this series one more chance. P.S.: What's up with Aric being a weird creep? P.P.S.: I know this review doesn't sound like it was written by me, but it's my honest opinion.
House of the Scorpion
By Nancy Farmer
This book is one of the best I've read. Matt, the main character is a clone of an evil drug warlord. As he struggles to understand his existence, Matt learns the horrifyingly evil heart of his savior-drug lord master and the background of the power-hungry Alacran family. This book is action-packed with an amazing plot and is able to combine it with an element of mystery and daunting problematic schemes. This book keeps to the story and doesn't stray off and talk about every single thing we don't need to know. If you like stories about friendship, hope, and survival, this book is definitely for you.
The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure
By Karen Inglis
*Spoiler This book was mediocre. First of all, the beginning of the story was confusing. There were too many things going on and it was hard to follow. The plot was interesting overall and I liked the characters and their personalities. For example, Jack's british accent made it fun to read aloud. One thing though is that, as the story continued, lot of things that happened were predictable like when they found out that Charlie Green was Jack's son. For these reasons I give this book 3 stars.
Death Note, Vol. 6
By Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata
I recommend this manga to anime lovers that like a little crime solving. Light Yagami, the main character can get you lost in his own 'perfect world' that he plains on creating with the death note he was gifted with by a shinagami. A crime solving manga with its own twists and I its way to make its readers and watchers cry.
The Shadow Thieves (The Cronus Chronicles)
By Anne Ursu
This is a great book with a modern take on Greek mythology. Overall, it had strong characters and a strong, if not chaotic plotline. Comparable with Percy Jackson and the Olympians. (It's an especially good book during a long, somewhat painful Jewish holiday in which ALL of your mom's half of the family crams into your grandmother's house for three straight days and you literally have nothing to do. Oy vey.)
The Sight (Warriors: Power of Three, Book 1)
By Erin Hunter
“There will be three, kin of your kin...who hold the power of the stars in their paws.” The ancient prophecy was given to Firestar, leader of ThunderClan, and revolves around the lives of his grandchildren. Jaypaw, Lionpaw, and Hollypaw, the kits of Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight, are about to begin their warrior training as apprentices. They are the prophesied cats, destined to be the most powerful warriors who ever lived. Jaypaw is blind...but sees more than his siblings and friends think he does. He is apprenticed to Brightheart, a warrior, but feels restless and unhappy. Instead, he decides to train as a medicine cat, and becomes dedicated to healing ThunderClan’s cats for the rest of his life. Lionpaw is a great hunter and fighter already...which is why he’s being trained in his dreams by Tigerstar, an evil cat who almost destroyed ThunderClan. Unaware of the danger, he continues to see Tigerstar, learning things that no one could have imagined... And Hollypaw is the thinker, the smartest of her siblings, the one who ponders over every single thought and action. She is excited to become an apprentice, but she must choose who she wants to be; a warrior or a medicine cat? Three cats...one destiny. Read this book to find out what happens!
Michael Vey Shocking Collection Books 1-7: Michael Vey, Michael Vey 2, Michael Vey 3, Michael Vey 4, Michael Vey 5, Michael Vey 6, Michael Vey 7
By Richard Paul Evans
This is an excellent book series about a teenager named Michael Vey who possesses an unnatural gift: he can wield electricity. He goes on many adventures to stop a guy named Hatch and his company the Elgen. Throughout the story Michael displays acts of valor to save his family and friends.
Freckle Juice
By Judy Blume
Andrew wants freckles. Nikki has more than 83! Sharon knows how to make freckles.She gives him a recepie . They are:onions,grape juice,peppers and some more stuff.He drank it.Nothing happend .It just gave him a tummy ache.Next day he went school he had a marker and made freckles. he got to school and his teacher told him:You look better without freckles. Maybe you should take them of with this freckle remover.Can I said Nikki.You look wonderful with them.Andrew should not put them on because someday he might get sick like that.









