| Emmaline |
| Lyddie by Katherine Paterson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Historical fiction. Its about a girl who goes to work at a factory in Lowell. This book starts off slowly, but later on, it gets better.
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| Ruth |
| Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A very powerful amazing story. It's actually very sad, but really deep. This was an amazing book! A very stunning novel, I suggest you read it.
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| Caitieroo |
| Untouchable by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was extremely suspenseful. I had to keep reading it in order to find out who killed Thomas. The Private series is suspenseful, thrilling, and fun!
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| Marissa |
| The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
After I saw the movie The Count of Monte Cristo, I knew i had to read the book, so I did, and I love it! It's one of my very favorites! It's about a man who is locked in prison for a crime he didn't do. When he escapes after 16 years, he vows revenge on the people who put him there.
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| Hannah |
| Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
ARTEMIS FOWL is an awesome book with everything I love about books in it. It has fairies, suspense, magic and an evil genius. I recommend this for everybody!
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| Kells :D |
| Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love the mystery in this story. It really keeps you guessing and holds your attention, and there's some romance too.
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| Morgan |
| Zach's Lie by Roland Smith |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Zach Granger has to join the Witness Security Program after his dad is caught transporting drugs. His real name isn't Zach and his eyes aren't really blue. He has to leave his whole life behind. Zach makes a mistake that could cost him, his friends, and family their lives.
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| Ella |
| Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's really long, but it's just so good!
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| Amanda |
| Blade of Fire by Stuart Hill |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The second book in the Chronicles of Icemark series was great. Thirrin is still her strongest through out the book, even her children inherit her fighting spirit. A great fantasy fiction where werewolves, vampires, witches, and talking snow leopards are the good guys.
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| Kristina Chang |
| Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book about Katie was a beautiful way to express different people's (from other cultures) feelings.
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| Sarah |
| I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader by Kieran Scott |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is wonderful. A girl from New Jersey moves to Florida and finds that she is the only brunette, and well, you can read the rest yourself! I'm shocked they don't have this book here on Teenreads, so Google it and find out more about it!
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| The Book Muncher |
| A Little Friendly Advice by Siobhan Vivian |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was an amazing book about friendship. Everyone should read it.
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| Evelyn |
| The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I'm reading this for my English class and when I first started it, I thought it was going to be another boring classic, but it was actually pretty good! The plot was eventful and the ending was a bit unexpected, so that made reading it even more fun!
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| Readingjunky |
| I Heart You, You Hant me by Lisa Schroeder |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Excellent! It's about a girl whose boyfriend dies, and comes back as a ghost. It is written in verse, so it is a quick read.
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| The Book Muncher |
| Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was seriously amazing. I loved it, even though it made me cry a lot.
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| Caitieroo |
| Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
DREAM FACTORY was an awesome book! It was about a girl named Ella and a guy named Luke who were meant for each other, but don't realize it until the end. The setting is in Disney World, where the characters are are on strike, so they hire a group of teenagers. DREAM FACTORY is an awesome book about love. I am making all my friends read it.
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| Misti |
| Once Upon a Crime by Michael Buckley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the 4th book in the Sisters Grimm series, and it's the best one yet. It's all about Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, and Puck. They go to New York to heal Puck's wings in the kingdom of Faerie, but secrets lie like fog in the great city and things aren't what they seem. Such and awesome book and series!
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| Cyndi |
| The A-List by Zoey Dean |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It's a very scandalous book but, of course, who doesn't love a little drama now and then. It's definitely a book that teens should read.
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| Carley Jo |
| That Summer by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is great! It is about a girl whose parents are divorced. Her dad and sister are getting married in June and August. And then....she finds out her dad fiancée is pregnant!
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| Allie |
| Anthem by Ayn Rand |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A great futuristic, but fun, book.
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| Sydney |
| Songs for a Teenage Nomad by Kim Culbertson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was astounding! It was incredibly easy to relate to as a reader, and it is wonderfully written. Calle's adventures as a freshman in high school were nailed perfectly, and her fears and apprehensions as a young girl raising her mother and falling in love for the first time are beautifully mastered by the author. I love Kim Culbertson's book and I am positive that it is a story that will stay with me forever!
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| ReadingFanatic |
| One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is so good. I read in like 2 hours. I really didn't think it would make sense when I started because the book looks like a collection of poems, but it's amazing how Sonya can connect them all together.
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| purpleiskewl |
| The Princess Bride by William Goldman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is totally awesome. I saw the movie for the first time in 5th grade and fell in love with it. I was so happy when I found the book by chance in the book store.
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| Samantha Murphy |
| Lush by Natasha Friend |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Awesome! This book tells you how to deal with alcoholic parents, plus it's funny.
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| The Book Muncher |
| White is for Magic by Laurie Faria Stolarz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the second book in the Blue is for Nightmares series. I think I liked the first one better, but this was still good.
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| Sonya |
| Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I couldn't put this book down until I finished it! It was so good. It's a very emotional book. At first look, you think it's just a book for boys, but it's for both girls and boys. I recommend it to anyone and everyone!
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| Siobhan |
| Before I Die by Jenny Downham |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Tessa doesn't have much time left to live, so she's created a list of things she wants to do before she dies. Deep and thought provoking, I give this book 5/5.
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| L. Edge |
| The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a fun read, just like the first two books in the trilogy. I was satisfied with the ending, but some of my younger friends were very disappointed with the outcome for Kartic.
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| The Book Muncher |
| Foundling by D.M. Cornish |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book, I loved it. It's great for fans of The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia and ERAGON.
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| Sonya |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I couldn't understand what the hype about the Twilight series was all about. Since Harry Potter, I've been looking for that special book that would spark my love again and this series has certainly done it! If you haven't read TWILIGHT yet, please do so. I will tell you what I was told when I first started becoming interested, and it was two words --- "vampire love". It doesn't sound that great, but it's awesome!
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| Victoria |
| Total Body Makeover by Bob Greene |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is such great book, it makes me want to get in the best shape of my life!
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| Em |
| Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A story about a girl who is a werewolf, and she falls in love with a human boy (or meat-boy). It is excellent! I hated the ending, though.
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| Ciera |
| Miss Educated by Caroline Says, Hobson Brown, Taylor Materne |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The first book in the Upper Class series was good...not great, but worth the read.
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| Yaam |
| One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
When Ruby's mother suddenly dies, she goes to live with her famous actor father, Whip Logan, in Hollywood. Leaving her best friend, her aunt, and most importantly, her boyfriend, Ruby slowly discovers about things she could have never dreamed of.
At first, she just sits at home, talking to Max --- whom she later finds out is her father's boyfriend --- and blasting Eminem CDs. She learns to deal with the famous life, from wearing designer labels to meeting Brad Pitt at the corner store.
But when her best friend drops a bomb on her, Ruby thinks she can't handle it, and writing e-mails to her dead mother won't help her anymore.
I recommend this book to people 14 and up.
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| Yaam |
| Bleed by Laurie Faria Stolarz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the most amazing books I've read in a while.
In one day, the lives of ten people, all of different ages, change and interact in surprising ways. From Robby, the guy who just got released from prison for murdering his girlfriend, to Nicole, the girl who loses her virginity to her best friend's boyfriend, to Joy, the waitress who desperately wants to be a princess.
This is an amazing story about how difficult teenage life can be, and not just teenage life, but life as a whole.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone (14 and older).
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| Meg |
| The Spook's Battle by Joseph Delaney |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Good book.
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| Marina S. |
| Songs for a Teenage Nomad by Kim Culbertson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love that Kim respects teenagers enough to write an intelligent YA novel. SONGS FOR A TEENAGE NOMAD is witty and emotive, and she writes with deep empathy for high schoolers. I definitely recommend it; you can check it out at www.kimculbertson.com or on Amazon.
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| Helen |
| I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A cute book. It's sort of a chick-lit-meets-Harry-Potter kind of book.
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| Yaam |
| Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
GOSSIP GIRL is a novel about several teenagers whose lives intertwine in interesting ways. Although they are of different ages, races and backgrounds, all of them have something in common. They all live in New York, and they all have no limitations. This is the best series I've read in a while, and it's just like chocolate --- makes you want more and more. This is an awesome series and I recommend it to all girls, 13 and up.
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| Emily |
| The Luxe by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book has to be one of the best books I've ever read! It has everything I like: romance, mystery, family/friends and much, much more! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, especially if you liked PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
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| Suzie |
| A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was so sad. I felt horrible when I read it. I cried when his mother tortured him and when his brother brought his friends over to watch. They laughed at him and that was rude! But, I really liked this book.
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| D Cooper |
| Bloody Jack by L. A. Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best books I have read in a long time. And a bonus, it is the first of a series of five with more to come!
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| Angie |
| Size 12 is Not Fat by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book! It is hilarious and romantic, and has a great mystery twist. Heather Wells is one of my favorite heroines in literature today!
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| Angie |
| Size 14 is Not Fat Either by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A fantastic sequel with just as much hilarity, romance, and mystery! If not more, that is! Go Heather Wells!
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| Angie |
| Big Boned by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The most recent book in the Heather Wells series leaves me wanting more! I don't want to give anything away, because it's too good --- but I will say that MAJOR things happen in it!
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| Breanne |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I am not the romantic type, but this book was really exciting. I finished it in a day and a half ( got in trouble for reading during Science...) but it was worth it because TWILIGHT kept me flipping pages. I am now on the sequel, NEW MOON. Simply amazing!
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| Covea |
| Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Renninson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
If your a fan of Bridget Jones then you'll love this book. It's a wacky story told in diary form by a weird funny girl named Georgia Nicolson. I loved this book --- it had me laughing out loud and searching the net to buy the sequels.
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| Rachel |
| Love Undercover by Jo Edwards |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Very eventful, fun, and creative. I loved it!
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| Christine |
| The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This novel is simply fantastic!! A little lengthy, but definitely worth it! I could not put it down, and every page made me want to turn to the next to find out what would happen. It's about romance and the fight for the throne in the Tudor court in England, and I would recommend for older teens. Definitely a great read!
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| Carla |
| The Rise and Fall of a 10th Grade Social Climber by Lauren Mechling and Laura Moser |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a really cool book.
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| Emmaline |
| The Red Queen's Daughter by Jacqueline Kolosov |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is great! It's fantasy/historical fiction.
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| Sharon |
| The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
If you like Greek mythology and the Gods of Olympus, you're going to love the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. In the first book, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, Percy sets off on a dangerous quest to catch the thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction --- Zeus's lightning bolt! Friendship, betrayal, action, suspense --- it's got it all!
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| Christine |
| The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
THE QUEEN OF EVERYTHING by Deb Caletti was an interesting book. It took some time to get into; not very fast paced. It was definitely easy to connect with the character, but I felt there wasn't enough information about any other characters.
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| Bethany |
| Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In my opinion, this book is a great teen read. It is full of surprises and it makes me want to read it. I love vampire books including the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. This book is different than any other vampire book I have read and I have read many books. It does everything that contradicts Hollywood views of vampires.
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| Alexandra |
| Poison by Chris Wooding |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the book to read if you are a fantasy lover. This phaerie-tale is an exciting story of adventure about a girl who sets off in search of her stolen baby sister. It tells of how a determined 16-year old will go through anything to save her sister from the evil Phaerie Lord, even in a realm where she has never been before. Full of action, jaw-dropping moments, love, mystery and many emotions there aren't even words for, POISON will change the way you think about life and leave you wanting more.
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| Melissa |
| City of Bones by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I liked it. I love urban fantasy and this book was a fun read and a page turner. After I read it, i couldn't wait for the second one, CITY OF ASHES, to come out.
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| Rosie |
| Diary of a Crush Series by Sara Manning |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is really good and is part of a trilogy. I just need to read the 3rd one. The first one is called FRENCH KISS, the second is KISS AND MAKE UP, and the third is SEALED WITH A KISS. These books are for girls who are into romance and some comedy.
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| Amelia |
| Ready or Not by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is the sequel to ALL-AMERICAN GIRL by Meg Cabot, which I read over the summer and loved it. When I found out there was a sequel, I just had to read it. My expectations were high but this book reached them with no problem! I definitely recommend it!
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| Nicole |
| The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I liked this book a lot. The only problem I had with it was it went too slowly. The mystery seemed to drag on and on. Also, it never gave the complete "yes," she was kidnapped or "no," she wasn't. If you want to find out, you have to read the sequel.
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| Logan |
| Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a very good book for kids around the age of thirteen. It is about a boy who goes to a secret school to learn about bombs, poision, and even computer hacking. This book is a fast read and a page turner.
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| Tasha S. |
| The Luxe by Anna Godberson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was great. It was almost like the Gossip Girl books, but set in the late 1800s, which made it so much better. Also, there was more mystery and scandal than in the Gossip Girl books. Any girl looking for a good book definitely check out THE LUXE.
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| Ana |
| Love is a Many Trousered Thing by Louise Rennison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This and its companion books are some of the funniest books I have ever read. Georgia Nicolson's viewpoints on her life are completely laugh-out-loud hilarious!
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| Moriah |
| Twilight series by Stephenie Myers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I hate to read!! But when I read the first book TWILIGHT, you couldn't get the book out of my hand! The other two in the series are just as good!
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| Sonya |
| Otherspace by David Stahler Jr. |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I was not able to read the first two books in the Trusesight Trilogy when I was selected to review OTHERSPACE. It was a good book and I look forward to reading more books by David Stahler.
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| Readingjunky |
| Girl Overboard by Justina Chen Headley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Currently reading GIRL OVERBOARD. It's an interesting story about a girl who has everything, but still wants to make a difference for those who need help.
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| The Book Muncher |
| Blue is for Nightmares by Laurie Faria Stolarz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing! I cant wait to read the rest of the series.
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| The Book Muncher |
| Kissing Snowflakes by Abby Sher |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was so cute! I love the cover and the story.
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| Kate |
| To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Although people may think it's boring because it's a classic, this book is completely different from what I thought it would be. It is easy to read, and doesn't confuse the reader with fancy symbolism or metaphors. It is told directly by Scout, and it's funny, sad, and ultimately heartwarming. It's a great read for all ages.
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| Kate |
| Extras by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I liked this book better than the original Uglies trilogy. It's in a different setting with new characters, and the conflict isn't as frustrating as the ones in the trilogy. Even if you haven't read the first three, this one is easy to pick up on, and moves at a fast pace
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| Morgan |
| Monet Talks by Tamar Myers |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
When Abigail buys an antique bird cage that looks like the Taj Mahal, she doesn't want the bird that comes with it. Someone kidnaps the bird, named Monet, and asks for a real Monet instead. Abby doesn't know what they mean and they kidnap her mom. Abby now has to try to rescue both the bird and her mom.
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| Elise |
| The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This was an okay book. It is very well known and most teens have to read it in high school, but it's worth the read. Very good.
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| thelittlesnicketlass23 |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a really, really great sequel to TWILIGHT. A great mix of humor, romance, and suspense.
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| thelittlesnicketlass23 |
| Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman? by Eleanor Updale |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This first book in the Montmorency series chronicles the life of a man named Montmorency (gentleman by day) and his alter-ego Scarper (thief by night). The most remarkable thing about this series is that virtually every character is an adult! I couldn't put the book down --- it was great!
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| Kate |
| The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I'm only halfway through, but this book is great so far. There are so many questions that still have to be answered, and I can't put it down.
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| Ren |
| Platinum by Jennifer Lynn Barnes |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is a really amazing book. The first book is called GOLDEN and it's also great!
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| The Book Muncher |
| Gone by Michael Grant |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is so awesome! I am so glad I borrowed an ARC from my friend.
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| Sarah |
| Harley, Like a Person by Cat Bauer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book. Harley is an average 14-year-old high schooler into art and well, drugs. She has a "druggie" boyfriend, a show-off sister/friend, and a strict mother. But art wins and she finds who her real father is in the end. It's better than that, don't think I just gave away the ending!! It's better than what anyone can put in words besides Cat Bauer, the author.
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| Lola |
| Perfect: A Pretty Little Liars Novel by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
They scare the heck out of you but you can't put it down!
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| Katy-hitter |
| Summer Ball by Mike Lupica |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
For any basket ball player.
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| Kathitter |
| Summer Ball by Mike Lupica |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book, it is amazing. I recommend it for any basketball player.
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| Erica |
| One Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I think everyone should read this book. It's unbelievable what goes on in other countries with people just like us that we don't know about. It was a real eye opener.
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| Desdemona |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I have alway been fascinated by stories that take place during World War II. Told by the point of view of Death, THE BOOK THIEF follows Liesel Meminger on her journey through life with her new foster family and the Jew they are hiding in the basement. Brilliant prose, believable dialogue, and a story that gets in your head and won't let go, THE BOOK THIEF is a great book you just can't put down.
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| Desdemona |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
There are very few books that have made me cry. This is one of the few. Jodi Picoult has a way of manipulating your senses. She makes you laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. The story is so believable and the characters so easy to get into. This is a great book, just make sure you have some Kleenex. It's a real tear jerker.
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| Desdemona |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
SPEAK is one of the most moving books I have read. It shows teenage life better than I have ever seen in a book before. It shows, not only the story of a girl going through a hard time in her life because of events at a party, but the affect other people have on her. It shows that sometimes, the only way to get over something is to speak up and face it. I highly recommend this. :)
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| Babs |
| Extras by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is Westerfeld's fourth book in a trilogy, ha. It's not the best one (UGLIES was the best ), but it was really good. It could be read without having read the other ones in the series.
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| Alah E |
| Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! It was awesome and so sad!
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| Babs |
| The Twilight series by Stephenie |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I was not going to read these books because everyone else was, but I got TWILIGHT for Christmas, so I decided to read it. It is a great series about Bella, vampires, and werewolves. Although the book is about Bella, it really should be about Edward, the character most have fallen in love with. We all are looking for an Edward --- someone to protect us and love us.
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| Babs |
| Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A short read. At times, it was boring and it seemed like a long read, though I finished in a day. Not to much plot but I like how it was told by two sides, but it was also predictable. Recommended.
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| Babs |
| Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I though it would be a boring love story but it turned out to be a pretty good read.
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| Lisa |
| The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a great book and I enjoyed reading it. It's about this girl, Janie, who finds her picture on a missing ad on a milk carton. She is determined to find the truth.
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| Babs |
| The Insiders by J. Minter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The first in a long series, it is really good about typically teen problems, well typically if you are rich...which I am not.
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| Baba |
| Gluttony by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The sixth in the seven deadly sins. I was unable to put in down. It deals with all kinds or school and friendship drama.
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| Babs |
| A Chalice of Wind by Cate Tiernan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Cate has amazed me one again. After reading her Sweep series, I had to try this book and she does not disappoint. If you liked Sweep, then you are sure to love this.
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| Babs |
| Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This shows you how the popular girls really are. It leaves you wondering.
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| Nessa |
| Ana's Story by Jenna Bush |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An exciting true story. This book tells the life of Ana, a young girl living with HIV.
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| Nessa |
| The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An Interesting book with many twists and turns. High school level.
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| Book Worm |
| Amazing Grace by Megan Shull |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book. It is obviously the best book I have ever read. I like it how a famous person can turn out to be a regular teen in a matter of a few days. I would recommended this book to anyone who loves a good book that sometimes has sad parts. Definitely read it.
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| Alexandra |
| Poison by Chris Wooding |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the book to read if you are a fantasy lover. This phaerie tale is an exciting story of adventure for a girl who sets off in search of her stolen baby sister. It tells of how a determined 16 year old will go through anything to save her sister from the evil Phaerie Lord, even in a realm she has never been in before. Full of action, jaw-dropping moments, love, mystery and many emotions there aren't even words for, POISON will change the way you think about life and leave you wanting more.
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| Allie |
| The Principles of Love by Emily Franklin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was awesome! I couldn't put it down! It's about this girl who attends prep school her sophomore year. If dealing with a huge load of homework every night wasn't enough, she's also the the new dean's daughter. Follow Love (and yes that is her name) as she has a sophomore year filled with drama, romance, and confusion. This book is hilarious and very entertaining with many funny movie and music references. It's easy to relate to the character and I could not put it down. This book was really awesome!
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| Kirstie |
| Ingo by Helen Dunmore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I seriously cannot recommend anything better. In the way she describes the scenery and character, it's like you're in INGO yourself, and the whole plots tie really well together. The characters seem so real, almost life like! It's a really good book and I would defiantly recommend it to anyone and especially for people who love adventures!
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| Ravneet |
| Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book rocked. It's about this girl named Ruby who gets involved with this boy named Travis who's family is really rich, and in the small town that Ruby lives in, Travis' family are considered to be "celebrities." So Ruby starts hanging out with Travis and slacking off on her responsibilities to be with him. Then Travis does something horrible and it makes Ruby consider her options. She starts wondering if hanging out with Travis is worth it. Meanwhile, her mom gets her involved in a book club and Ruby gets deeply involved in the story that they are reading. An exciting twist in this book makes Ruby come to her senses and makes the right choice.
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| Cheyenne |
| All's Fair in Love, War, and High School by Janette Rallison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
People have the wrong impression about cheerleaders --- they think if you bat your lashes you end up with guys like Brad Pitt....there's more to it than that!
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| Elise |
| The Foretelling by Alice Hoffman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was about a tribal girl whose birth was caused by a rape. It is a very emotional book! I loved it, it had great descriptions, and it was a short read. Good all around.
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| Elise |
| A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
I really did not like these books.
They were childlike and predictable. A few parts were funny, but it really wasn't my taste.
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| Elise |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a great continuation to A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY. There wasn't much romance, if you're into that stuff, but it was very descriptive with a lot of twists.
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| Elise |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great book, but too much one on one with Jacob Black for my taste.
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| Elise |
| Timeline by Michael Crichton |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a pretty sweet book. It was all about these archaeologists going back to the Medieval times. It was pretty awesome, but a few parts dragged on a bit (I just skipped over them). Overall, it was a superb story with a great ending. Read it.
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| Tall_Girl |
| Green Rider by Kristen Britain |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book may look weird, but it's actually a really good fantasy! The third book just came out a while ago, and I can't wait for the next!
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| Covea |
| Blood and Chocolate by Anette Krause |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In my search for a book similar to TWILIGHT, I bought this book and loved it. I wish there was a sequel. It's definItely a book worth picking up and reading!
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| Morgan |
| Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Ella is kidnapped in the middle of a storm. Her brother, Fin, had left her on her own and feels really guilty. Sam, their little brother, will run onto the cliff at night, straight towards the edge. Through all of this, they find out each other's secrets.
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| Covea |
| Pretties by Scott Westerfield |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Not as good as UGLIES. I found myself putting this book down numerous of times. I love Tally but the story sort of dragged on. It made me not even want to buy SPECIALS.
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| Covea |
| Being Dead by Vivian Vande Velde |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
If you're into ghost stories, this book is for you. Some of the stories really made me wish I could read an entire story about it. I loved the first one especially. It'll definitely have you believing in ghosts.
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| Jessie |
| The Named by Marianne Curley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This series is the best ever!! I love it. I'm getting started on the second book, THE DARK! Can't wait :)
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| LIbby |
| Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best book by far I think I've ever read. I love love love it. I've read it a million times over. You won't want to put it down. I'm almost dying waiting for the 3rd book, MAGIC STUDY to come on in March!
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| Paigely |
| Valiant by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A VERY modern-day fairytale!
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| Paigely |
| The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I cant wait to get the next two in the series! This book contains two parts in one!!
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| Stephanie |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of the best books that anyone of all ages can enjoy. Stephenie Meyer has created yet another award-winning novel that follows its just-as-great predecessors. The story of Bella and Edward continues with a clan of newborn vampires set out to destroy Bella, but in the end, the vampires led by the vicious Victoria are no match for the Cullens and an angry pack of young werewolves. That's not the only thing Bella has to endure --- her friendship with Jacob is tested when she realizes the she is in love with him and she has to make a decision that could possible hurt him.
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| Stephanie |
| Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
HONEY, BABY, SWEETHEART is a very interesting book that most romance fans could get into. With its intense characters and great storyline, it has made it into my top 30 books.
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| Sammacmic |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book ever. I still can't get over the ending, it is so cool. And this is all over one mere girl. Why couldn't I be Bella, I want Edward!
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| Heather |
| The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Read it before the movie comes out! It's really good! If you have siblings and you understand sibling rivalry, then this book will definitely get to you. It's very strong, with great storytelling, and very good imagery.
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| Heather |
| Rainbow Boys by Alex Sanchez |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this series! It puts you in the minds of three homosexual teens in their senior year of high school and it helps you understand their problems and what they have to face regularly. It's also very stimulating.
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| Agnes |
| Beka Cooper by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
it is an exciting adventure of George Cooper's relative. A great book for any Tamora Pierce fan, full of adventure and magic.
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| Sammacmic |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
All I can say is Edward Cullen!! This is the best book I have ever read. Did you know he is a vampire and extremely hot!
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| Stephanie |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In this follow up of TWILIGHT, Bella Swan is put to her greatest test when Edward Cullen decides it's best for her safety to leave her. Bella falls apart but she befriends a native kid named Jacob Black. He becomes her best friend, and piece by piece, tries to put her back together.
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| Covea |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I Loved this book. It's a compelling story that you definitely have to read.
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| Covea |
| Dangerous Girls by R. L. Stine |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
I found this book very blah. The Vampire who sired the two sisters was very obsessed and boring. The plot stunk. I wish I could get back my three hours of reading I wasted on this book.
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| Covea |
| Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I was looking for A book similar to TWILIGHT and stumbled upon this. It was very good, I loved it. I couldn't put it down and I have rushed out to by the sequel.
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| Ravneet |
| Hit and Run by Lurlene McDaniel |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
This was definitely not Lurlene's best book. I have read a couple of her others and they were great! In this book, the author could have added a lot more detail and made the ending a bit better. It is about 4 teenagers who get involved in a hit-and-run accident and when they don't tell the police the truth, 2 of them get sucked into a vortex of shame and guilt.
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| mistiquexxdoll |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is by far one of the best books I have read so far. After reading Harry Potter I didn't think anything could beat that. But ECLIPSE, the third book in the Twilight series, was truly amazing, and has now topped my list. The book was compelling, full of suspense, and had a bit of everything. Starting from love to life, to death, the book covered almost every topic you could think of. It was such a great book. I highly recommend everyone to read this series.
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| Elise |
| The Keep by Jennifer Egan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Jennifer Egan is a great writer. This story is pretty fascinating, but what makes it come alive is how well she describes the characters and the scene. The words come alive on the page. It's a great mystery (not a Sherlock Holmes mystery) filled with suspense and a great twist at the end. There is one really weird part in the middle of the book where the guy goes into this tower with an old lady, but...other than that, it was wicked.
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| Ravneet |
| Lucas by Kevin Brooks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book! It was really interesting and the author really helped you to feel the emotions of the characters.
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| Liz |
| You, Maybe: The Asymmetry of Love in High School by Rachel Vail |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great romance book. It's about this girl who ends up falling for the "hottest" guy at school. I loved it, but the ending was sad and not what you would expect in this book.
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| Emily |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I couldn't put the book down and it is one of the best I've ever read!
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| Elise |
| The Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
These books were great for any fantasy reader. The only problem I had with them was how close they were to The Lord of The Rings. I mean Aragon and Eragon...come on. Besides that point, it was fun to read these books. There was great adventure and good descriptions.
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| Stephanie |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A great follow up to A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY. The story of Gemma is still unfolding with her friends and the realms she leads another great adventure into unknown dangers and hopefully love with the ever-so-mysterious boy of the Rakashan.
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| Stephanie |
| The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book will captivate those who enjoy good fiction fantasies. It's about a boy who is part of an ancient society he never knew existed until he stopped taking his medication one day and realized the abilities he had all along. With the warriors getting scarce for the fights, everyone jumps at the chance to steal him.
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| Ellen L. |
| Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing. It is a bit depressing and very detailed in its descriptions of the procedures the cancer patient goes through, but the writing is outstanding, and every sentence will make you say wow. Definitely worth reading, even if you think you won't be able to handle it.
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| Fania |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the sequel to TWILIGHT. Like the first, it is truly amazing. You won't be able to put it down --- there are some really sad and happy parts that make you want to cry and jump with happiness!
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| Fania |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the third book out so far. It is riveting and exciting. This series has the edge of fear, with romance. Edward's charm works on anyone who reads this book, not only on Bella!
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| Annie |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Amazing book that I recommend to everyone who enjoys reading.
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| Bethany |
| The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I haven't even read that far, and I'm already falling in love with it! I can't help but wonder how I haven't read it before! It is full of suspense for you never know when they'll get captured or die or whatever could possibly happen to the hobbits!
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| Fania |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is really and truly and an amazing book! It will keep you reading. Once you get past the first few chapters, you won't be able to put it down. This is the only book that involves romance, vampires, werewolves, and Edward Cullen.
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| Allie |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
What a tragic way to end a series. I did like the "19 Years Later" chapter. How cute. J. K. Rowling is an amazing writer. I would recommend reading all of the books in the series also.
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| Em |
| The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book about vampires is very good. It's the second in the series, and I loved it, obviously. Lots of romance, action and Gothic fantasy sort of stuff.
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| Spring |
| Araminta Spookie: My Haunted House by Angie Sage |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is meant for kids aged 7-10, but I read it at 12. It is a really easy read, but it was still good. I read it in about an hour or less.
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| Em |
| The Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is a vampire book, just so you know. It is also the third in the series. Very good. This book has lots of action, romance, and, well...vampires.
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| Liz |
| The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a pretty awesome book. I loved the fact that the author talks about Susie being in Heaven and watching her family. This book is kinda sad, but overall, it's a good read. But, I wouldn't recommend it to people under 14 --- it has some topics that are not for kids.
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| Spring |
| The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a really good book! It told about a girl who had to fit in in a different place. I loved it!
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| Mayumi |
| Story Time by Edward Bloor |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The theme is so bizarre that you feel put out at first, but the story is so well written and the plot gets so interesting!
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| Mayumi |
| Great Expectations by Charles Dickens |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The story is so long. The plot really drags in the first half and only gets interesting from about page 200, but the language is so great that every book you read afterwards seems kind of empty in words.
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| Mayumi |
| Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The descriptions at first may seem long, but this book is unlike any I've ever read. REBECCA is a mystery romance novel that's so beautiful and surprising...
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| Ravneet |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was awesome! I think the books in the Twilight series just keep getting better and better!
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| Ravneet |
| Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really liked this book! It's about a girl named Vivian who is a werewolf. She falls in love with a human boy named Aiden, despite the objections of her pack members. This book was really interesting and it had a terrific ending.
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| Ravneet |
| The Luxe by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was awesome! It's like the Gossip Girl books, except it is based in Manhattan in the 1900s. It is about 5 teenagers who are caught up in the midst of a really confusing love triangle, despite their parents' wishes. I absolutely adored the historically accurate details that the author chose to include. It really helped me feel the characters' emotions.
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| Helen |
| Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was absolutely incredible. It gets a little slow towards the middle, but the ending is surprising. Even when I finished the book there were so many mysteries left unsolved.
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| Spring |
| Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! It told the story of a girl named Amal who decides to wear a hijab. She struggles with normal teenage problems and then some because of the hijab. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a good story.
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| Ravneet |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a definite must read! It's about a girl named Annabel who has been rejected by her friends because of a hideous rumor that her best friend spread about her. Then she meets Owen, a guy who is all about honesty and is obsessed with music. This book shows teens how people's lives can be ruined by rumors.
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| Kayleen |
| The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really good and different. There are the bad people (demons) and there are the good people (the brotherhood), and as usual, they fight each other. If you like Herbie Brennan's FAERIE WARS, you will love this book. It's a fun read. It isn't a novel, but has three books in one. It's really hard to put down, but that's good, in my opinion.
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| Spring |
| Frankenstein by Mary Shelley |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
FRANKENSTEIN is famous for being a scary story. I thought this book was very sad. I'm not saying it wasn't scary, because it was scary in some parts, but it was a very, very sad book. Characters die, feelings are hurt, and you feel very sorry for some characters. I actually cried a little after I finished it!
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| Spring |
| The Sammy Keyes books by Wendelin Van Draanen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Sammy Keyes is a easily liked character. She's funny, smart and curious. I love her books so much!
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| Elise |
| Children of the Lamp by P. B. Kerr |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This was an ok book; a little childish if I do say so myself, but it was meant more for kids. Good story, though. Magic is always fun.
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| Elise |
| The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
These were awesome books. Don't think you'd be a geek to read them, because you will be blown away. I'd suggest the movies also, but these are better. The reading is a little more challenging than other teen books, but I read them in sixth grade, so I think most people could get through them.
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| dani14 |
| A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This has to be the most powerful and deeply moving book I have ever read. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS is a heartbreaking yet compelling story of bad circumstances, an unlikely friendship, and an unbreakable love. I recommend this book to anyone who is not afraid to feel.
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| Sara |
| Marked by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It's fast paced, pretty funny and it doesn’t drag on, so it was pretty good. But, I didn’t think it was so vampire-like and sometimes it just went a little too quickly or skipped parts that I would have probably found interesting.
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| Morgan |
| Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
San is a Chinese 8th grader adopted by Americans. He's tried fitting in, but it never works. He is the only minority in the whole school and his dad is in prison. San pretends to be a Zen Buddhist and suddenly becomes really popular, but everything good can't last forever.
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| Rissa. |
| What Happened to Cass McBride? by Gail Giles |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really good. It's short and has a kick-off beginning. The minute you start reading it, you won't want to put it down. It keeps you interested the whole way through, and the ending is really intriguing.
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| Lydia |
| Enders Game by Orson Scott Card |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing! It's one of those books that makes you change the way you think about life for...well...the rest of your life! The book is centered around a kid (age 6) named Andrew Wiggins. He is sent to an elite military school to fight buggers, an alien race that has attacked twice before. The government, in order to protect earth, mounts a counter attack. I was so incredibly shocked at the ending, I had to re-read it to make sure I got what just happened! I was skeptical when I first heard about it, but when I finally sat down and read it, I was beyond shocked! After reading this book, I can say that I have read the best science fiction has to offer! Orson Scott Card's books continue to amaze me, even past ENDER'S GAME.
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| Punk Princess |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is full of excitement and fun.
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| Kia Angel |
| Magic Moon by Wolfgang and Heike Hohlbein |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's by far the greatest novel I have read. I can't wait to purchase the next volume.
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| Peyton |
| Ready or Not by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is about a girl named Samantha Madison, and if you've already read ALL AMERICAN GIRL, then you already know all about her. This book is even better, even though it is a little shorter, because it has even more romance in it than the first one. It's mainly based around one question --- Is Sam ready for her and her boyfriend, David, the President's son, ready to take it to the next level? You'll just have to read the book and find out. I totally recommend this book for people who like a little comedy mixed in with some romance.
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| Peyton |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a great choice for someone who loves adventure, mystery, magic, and romance all piled into one amazing book. I give this book 5 stars because it has the qualities of a great read.
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| Siobhan F. |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved the detail and thought put into THE BOOK THIEF. As soon as I picked it up, I was laughing and crying along with the characters.
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| Bianca |
| I'd Tell You I Love You... by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This page turner held a surprise --- and a surveillance camera --- behind every corner. Carter gives a taste of the spy life as she guides her readers through this school for genuis girls, although the most challenging part comes when Cammie Morgan is approached by the boy of her dreams. Being a "pavement artist," this isn't something Cammie's entirely used to. As she desperately tries to find a place in her life for this boy who can never really know the truth about her, Cammie shows us all that sometimes, the hardest thing about being a spy is keeping up with your legend.
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| Chelsey |
| Extras by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is awesome!
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| Peyton |
| A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book most definitely deserves 5 stars. The characters and scenery are described so vividly that I sometimes forget that I'm reading a book and that means I have to turn the page. This is what I would call a must read.
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| Peyton |
| Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is another one of my favorite books of all time, Especially since it comes right after TITHE, one of my other favorites. This book will grab your attention and have you hooked before the first chapter is even finished. If you love books that are somewhat dark, have a pinch mystery, and a dash of romance, then this is most definitely the book for you.
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| the book muncher |
| Cruel Summer by Kylie Adams |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Eh, this book was ok. It was interesting, but it overused the word "cruel" a bit too much.
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| Peyton |
| Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of my all-time favorite books. The characters are all unique and mysterious in their own way, which makes you not want to put the book down because you just have to know what happens next. Holly Black has truly written what I would consider a masterpiece. Trust me when I say that you will love this book.
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| Punk Princess |
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best book I've read in my whole life! It's packed full of everything nice.
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| the book muncher |
| The Alison Rules by Catherine Clark |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book, written by an amazing author, was extremely moving. I actually cried for the last half of the book.
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| Loren Wortham |
| The Naming by Alison Croggon |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a suspenseful book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Croggon creates a complicated web of characters and schemes.
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| Sonya |
| Charlie Bone and the Beast by Jenny Nimmo |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Another series that I have no idea why I'm so interested. When I first began, I thought it was kind of like a rip off of the Harry Potter series, but the author has put her own spin and created something new in the fantasy world. This particular book is fairly easy to get through but I strongly recommend beginning with Book One.
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| Kinsey |
| The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a tale of friendship, survival, and hope. It is a powerful story that will have everyone thinking, What makes us equal? What makes us Human? In this story, you will put those thoughts to the test.
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| Cat |
| A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The setting of this fantasy fiction, in 1800s England, is a bit distracting; but this story of a girl who sees visions in the midst of secrecy and magic is good. It is very well written and you can almost hear the howling of the wind and the chill of the air. A good read.
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| Hailee!!! |
| Fly on the Wall by E. Lockhart |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is about a girl who wishes she could be a fly on the wall --- not just any fly on the wall, but one on the wall of the boys locker room of her school. This book was funny and has a heartwarming ending that at least I like. I really hope you read this. Another book by this author that I like is THE BOYFRIEND LIST.
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| Katie |
| Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I watched the movie Opal Dreams, which is based on the book and had to read it. Though I just started it, so far, it's wonderful and very much like the movie. The characters change so dramatically throughout.
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| Elise |
| Holes by Louis Sachar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book, for adults and teens alike. I couldn't believe how wonderful it was. If you've seen the movie, read the book. Trust me, the book is much better.
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| Elise |
| The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was good. It's a lot like BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, but not quite as good. Good story about friends.
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| Elise |
| Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a really touching book. I read it when I was in fourth grade and obsessed with dogs, but I found out this book had a greater meaning than any old dog book. The characters seem real, and it's hard to break away from them, but the ending is good.
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| Elise |
| Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
What can I say, the Harry Potter seires are the best books ever. If you haven't read one by now, you must be clinically insane. Go on, pick it up, and read it. Trust me, no one is dissapointed by Harry, even if he doesn't have a very good name.
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| Elise |
| The Mediator series by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This series was pretty good. The main character, a girl who can see ghosts, really gave me a laugh as she fought the forces of darkness. These books had every teen book requirement --- action, love, and comedy. A great light read.
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| Elise |
| Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was great, and had a great adventure. I encourage anyone to pick up this book, but save some time, because you won't be able to escape it for many hours. Its one of those 'can't put down' books.
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| Jessica |
| Inkheart by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
INKHEART by Cornelia Funke has been my favourite book for years. Six, to be exact. I remember reading it in grade seven and loving it as much as I do now. Recently, I have been re-reading the novel and
realized something. WHY AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT IT! Yes, I have read TWILIGHT, NEW MOON and ECLIPSE and I love all three of them, buuuuuut --- and dare I say it --- there is something better. INKHEART is an amazing novel and I'd give it more than five stars if I could.
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| Marissa |
| Glass by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a excellent sequal to CRANK, a book written about Ellen Hopkins's daughter and her struggle with drugs and a new baby. The book is written completely in verse. I recomend it to everyone.
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| Morgan |
| All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This book takes place in the early 1900s during the war. Told from a German soldier's point of view, it tells what the war was really like.
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| Bee |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is unconventional and amazing! The characters are all well-rounded. It is deep, interesting, and makes you think about how lucky we really are to be alive.
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| Sush |
| Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Poignant, realistic voice. It had me rooting for Hope all the way through!
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| Morgan |
| Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
In this book, certain families are born with gifts. They can call animals to them, give someone a wasting disease, or even kill someone with just a glance and a word. Two kids decide not to use there gifts and have decide what to do with their life instead.
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| Elise |
| The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
| I loved this book!! It was simply fantastic. |
