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Book Review: Bobby Ether and The Academy by R. Scott Boyer

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Age Recommended: 11 and up Bobby Ether and The Academy was a great book. I loved the storyline where a person seemed nice, then was portrayed as evil, and then turned out to be nice. The writing style of the author was interesting because the focus of the chapters changed often. Bobby Ether is a boy who has “miraculous” abilities. He is at his basketball game when he shoots and the ball is too far away from the basket to make it. Somehow, Bobby envisions the ball going into the basket, and he … Continue reading Book Review: Bobby Ether and The Academy by R. Scott Boyer

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Book Review: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer; Illustrations by Elizabeth Zunon

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars Genre: Non-Fiction Age Recommended: 10 and up The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind is an amazing book of survival and sacrifice. It shows how when you put your mind to it, anything is possible. This book is a biography about William Kamkwamba and the lengths that he goes to to provide electricity for his family. The book starts when William is about my age (12) and goes on until he is about 22. This book takes one through his life story of creativity, courage and determination against all odds. William lives in a rural village with … Continue reading Book Review: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer; Illustrations by Elizabeth Zunon

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Book review: I Survived #9, I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis

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Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Age Recommended: 8 and up I wish that this book could have been longer because it was very well written and the story was gripping. The plot was amazing because the book started right with action and it was a page turner. Max, a Jew in the midst of German soldiers has to find a way to escape. When his and his sister’s lives are in danger, he must figure out how to flee. The soldiers roam town looking for Jews, and as soon as any are found, they are shot … Continue reading Book review: I Survived #9, I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis

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Book Review: Emilie and The Sky World by Martha Wells

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Genre: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Age Recommended: 10 and up I am not a huge fan of Science Fiction, which is what Emilie & The Sky World is. However, this was an Advance Reader Copy (thank you NetGalley!) and I felt compelled to read it. This book is interesting because the story takes one to different settings, but it can be a little difficult to follow because there are a lot of characters. Emilie has just returned form her adventure and is ready to take some time off. However, when she goes to her boss’s … Continue reading Book Review: Emilie and The Sky World by Martha Wells

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Book Review: Small As An Elephant by Jennifer Jacobs Richardson

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 9 and up I found Small As An Elephant to be a very witty and comical book. Jennifer Richardson has written a great story about a boy and his adventures when separated from his mother. The author describes well the momentary feeling of panic that Jack feels when he finds that his mother is gone, and the reader can relate to that. Jack is a boy who is very fond of elephants. One time, he and his mother are driving to a campsite and Jack sees a sign for a circus elephant … Continue reading Book Review: Small As An Elephant by Jennifer Jacobs Richardson

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Half A Chance by Cynthia Lord

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 9 and up Note: This book is an Advance Reader Copy courtesy of NetGalley. Half A Chance is an amazing book that highlights the difficulties one faces when moving to a new place – new schools, new friends, new challenges. Cynthia Lord has written a very captivating story where I can imagine myself being part of the story. This book is now one of my favorites. This story is about Lucy, a middle-schooler, who keeps having to move to new places once her photographer dad gets tired of taking pictures of where they … Continue reading Half A Chance by Cynthia Lord

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Hidden Magic by K.D. Faerydae

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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 10 and up Hidden Magic is a rather gory and violent book. There are also some parts of the book that are weird. I don’t get the entire idea of human-like creatures turning into animals. The book is well written but the author could have provided more detail on Liberty, which is the setting of this story. This book is an Advance Reader Copy, courtesy of NetGalley. Grace is an ordinary girl about to experience the extraordinary. She sees orange eyes, hears talking animals and still manages to trick her brain into … Continue reading Hidden Magic by K.D. Faerydae

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Book Review: Jim Morgan and the Pirates of the Black Skull by James Matlack Raney

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Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 8 and up Let me start out by saying that I don’t particularly enjoy books about pirates. Needless to say, Jim Morgan and the Pirates of the Black Skull wasn’t my type of book, but it is an Advanced Reader Copy and I felt compelled to read it. If you enjoy pirate tales, Jim Morgan is a book that will keep you on your toes. Action packed and fun-filled, this book is sure to make you want more. Jim Morgan has just recovered from his escape from London. He is now heading home to … Continue reading Book Review: Jim Morgan and the Pirates of the Black Skull by James Matlack Raney

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Book Review: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars Age recommended: 10 and up The Book Thief is an out of the ordinary book. The plot was very captivating and unusual. I don’t think that I have ever seen a book written from Death’s point of view. In the initial part of the book, Death is one of the key characters and is shown collecting souls, witnessing bomb blasts, and knowing when people are going to die. I found this part of the book a little unnerving because it described people dying and how they looked once they were dead. However, it is … Continue reading Book Review: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

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Book Review: Whisper by Stacey R. Campbell (ARC)

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 15 and up Note: This was an Advance Reader Copy, courtesy of NetGalley. There are parts of Whisper that aren’t entirely appropriate for someone my age (12) and I felt that the author uses unnecessary cuss words just to make the book seem “cool.” That said, the story-line is great and the theme of the book really kept me interested. The way that Stacey R. Campbell describes Elsie’s ghost is amazing. Halle has discovered a journal in the attic. It turns out to belong to Elsie, the dead daughter of the founder … Continue reading Book Review: Whisper by Stacey R. Campbell (ARC)