This summer we will be highlighting book reviews submitted by teens. Forms can be found in the Teen area at the library. Submissions will then be uploaded to the teen page of the website.
Name: Addie
Age: 11
Grade: 6
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author: J. K. Rowling
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: This book is a fiction story about the tri-wizard tournament in the wizard school, Hogwarts. Harry has to complete 3 tasks and go for the win. I liked this book because it is such an exciting book that has excitement and humor that keeps me laughing for weeks. This is a book I will remember. 🙂
Name: Maddy
Age: 12
Grade: 7
Title: Twilight
Author: Stephanie Meyer
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: The book is about a teen that moves in with her dad and meets someone named Edward, and he is a vampire, and they end up falling in love, and someone named James tries to kill Bella, but James ends up being killed. I like the story because it has action and romance, and it is fascinating.
Name: Zadien
Age: 15
Grade: 10
Title: Shuffle, Repeat
Author: Jen Klein
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: Jane and Oliver’s mother agreed that Oliver would drive Jane to school every morning. The drives there are awkward, to say the least, but after a while, things look hopeful because Oliver creates a game for them. Everytime Jane wins she adds a song to their playlist, and when Oliver wins, he does the same. A great book full of twists you don’t see coming. An amazing summer read!!!
Name: Zadien
Age: 15
Grade: 10
Title: Alex, Approximately
Author: Jenn Bennett
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: Bailey lives with her mom and stepdad in new Jersey. She went with them after her parents split. She’s really into old movies and vintage clothes, that’s how she meets Alex. Her and Alex talk online, and it started with their love of old films. Alex lives in the same town as her father does, so when she moves over, she tries finding him. In the process of this, she meets Porter Roth; he’s full of himself and handsome. The tricky thing is they hate each other. Great plot, wonderful writing. This book with definitely keep you on your toes.
Name: Zadien
Age: 15
Grade: 10
Title: The Truth About us
Author: Janet Gurtler
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: Jess’s family is the pure definition of “screwed up.” But after a mistake on Jess’s part, she ends up working at a “shelter” for the homeless. It’s there that she meets Flynn. Flynn, in Jess’s dad’s eyes, is a definitely from the “wrong” side of the tracks, but she doesn’t care. They didn’t expect it to happen, but it did. This book does a great way of showing the real truth behind being “rich” and being “poor,” while still throwing twists at you.
Name: Brandon
Age: 12
Grade: 7
Title: Warriors, Shattered Sky
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: The book was mysterious and cool. It also had quests and adventures in the woods.
Name: Brandon
Age: 12
Grade: 7
Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Double Down
Author: Jeff Kinney
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: The book was funny and very detailed. I liked this book because of Rowley and the funny things that he does.
Name: Damian
Age: 13
Grade: 7
Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you like it: It’s about a boy named Greg Heffley, and he writes about his life in each day. I like this book because of the great adventure and funny humor.
First Name: Zadien
Age: 15
Grade: 10
Title: Catching Jordan
Author: Miranda Kenneally
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you liked it: Jordan Woods is her football team’s quarterback and doing a great job. It isn’t until Ty Green comes in and threatens her spot and her heart. It’s a great story that balances out romance and strong females. A definite must on your reading list.
First Name: Zadien
Age: 15
Grade: 10
Title: Jesse’s Girl
Author: Miranda Kenneally
The number of stars you give it:
Describe the book and why you liked it: Maya and everyone else in Hundred Oaks High School don’t take career day seriously. So when she says she wants to be a musician and they tell her she’s shadowing Jesse Scott, she’s incredulous. It’s all charm at first, but once he’s offstage, his real figure comes to light.
Another great book by Kenneally. She has a great way with words and makes it impossible to put it down.