Kids Books - New

very good but very high reading level

Last year I set a new years resolution to read all the Harry Potter books that year I did it and this one was my favorite one I'm reading it again just because I like it because even though he is to young he proves himself among older people -readingrose

The Supernatural Society by Rex Ogle was a fun, fantastical, middle grade read packed with lots of diversity. Middle grade books always tend to be the highlight of my reads. They are so fun and bring me back to my elementary school reading days. After all this time, I still love sneaking away to a middle grade book. The nostalgia is real. The Supernatural Society by Rex Ogle popped into my lap and I couldn't help but be excited and giddy. I love fantasy reads in the middle grade world - they explore world building, friendship, magic, science, and all things cool! This book was all of that and more! There's diverse sets of monsters (and cultures!) in this book that can make everyone feel at home. There's some mystery and empathy in this book too, as we truly feel for Will since his life has been turned upside down during a divorce. We all had something like that as a kid - some thing that we struggled with, whether it be losing friends, divorce, difficulty at school, etc. We've all been Will in some way. So, you might have picked up on some of the story so far in this review. Will moves away with his Mom and his best friend/dog Fitz after his Dad gets up and leaves his family. They move to East Emerson, which seems weird and uninviting at first... but proves to be even worse than we imagined because it's full of monsters! But only Will can see them... His Mom thinks he's crazy! The teachers, the crossing guard... There's monsters galore! Eventually he meets some friends at school, adopted siblings Linus and Ivy. Linus is a smart guy who really only wants to focus on his studies, and his sister Ivy is a bit of an outcast, but she does see the monsters too! When Fitz goes missing, along with many other animals in the town, Will, Linus and Ivy team up to try to solve the mystery of the missing pets. Oh, did I mention there's witches, vampires, a mystical fox, a curse, and more magic and science packed tight in this book? It's all so engaging and fun! This book will keep you on your toes and hooked around every corner. I did love the diversity packed into this book. It feels like home. It's not just one culture or one person, it has almost everyone you can imagine. Throw in the sarcastic and fun narrator, and you've got one excellent read. It's reminiscent of reading a book that mashed Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and A Series of Unfortunate Events together. We've got a set of three friends, sarcasm galore, and lots of fun, fantasy hijinks. It's not a carbon copy of these by any means, but it reminds me of those books from my youth. I will say this book is a family friendly story that does not go deep into the dark realms at all. I can see anyone ages six and up taking a stab at this book (depending on your reading level, of course). My only negative for this book is how it ends. The Supernatural Society sets up a large series (that will hopefully be coming soon!). I like books that can stand alone without having to fear that you need to read the next book as soon as possible to continue the story. While I do think that I would pick up the next books in a heartbeat, I really didn't want to be left on a cliffhanger of "find out what hijinks from our friends are next..." in case the next book never comes. So, here's hoping I can get my hands on the next copy to continue seeing our new, fantastical friends. Four out of five stars.

This was a really good book and I liked it a lot amazing series!

I love this book it is so cool and fun to read I have watched the episodes and they are pretty cool.

“Some people are born to shine.” Seventh-grader Piper Milly doesn’t think she’s very talented or special. She doesn’t play the cello like her mother, or do athletic feats. In fact, Piper’s favorite hobby is astronomy, and gazing up at the constellations...which probably won’t get her many friends at her new private school, Chumley Prep. This school is home to students who are great at everything, and she may not be able to fit in. But when she meets Siraj, Kwame, Emily, and Tim, Piper realizes she isn’t as alone as she thought—and this new student might have a chance of making friends after all. Then, her school opens up competition for an award called Excelsior...for the best, smartest, most talented people at Chumley Prep. She doesn’t think she stands a chance of winning. But can she use her true talent—and somehow get this award? Read this book to find out!

1. bad book 2. sad 3. #2 in top ten most depressing stories for children

This is honestly a really surreal, beautifully creepy book, and it's now one of my favorites. It has a really amazing, (somewhat dark) plot and storyline. I read it when I was 11, and didn't really appreciate how well thought out the whole thing was. It's definitely for older readers, because it does contain cursing and material for more mature readers. I re-read it recently and picked up on a lot more details that I hadn't seen before, which made the book so much more captivating. I absolutely loved this book.

These books are are great there great for that pre teens stage in life!

This book may contain the most changes in the whole series of the Mortal Instruments because people are changing, things are changing, relationships are also changing. Your mouth may be sore after reading this book because you can never shut your mouth due to the excitement and suprises the book gives you. The best part in this book is when kyle revieled his true identity, I had an idea at first, but I didn't know it would be that shocking. Also, Magnus may have turned into one of my favorite chacter now, because also he is a little stubborn, he is reall kind towards the other characters and are always willing to help. At last, I would always recommend this book to kids around 13~30, because it gives you a feeling like life is an adventure and it never ends until you let it.