YA Summer Reading Club Review: The Lucky Kind

Title: The Lucky Kind
Author: Alyssa B. Sheinmel
Review: Nick Brant thinks his life is perfect. No big fights or anything big. Until one day he gets a strange phone call asking for his day. His name is Sam Roth. He finally gets the girl of his dreams when his life is turned upside down.
Reviewed by: Jennie

YA Summer Reading Club Review: The Cage

Title: The Cage
Author: Ruth Minsky Sender
Review: The Cage is the horrifying, true story about a young lady surviving the Holocaust. She was torn from her mother, having to make her brothers her responsibility. Then being taken away from her adopted sons (her brothers) she was left with nothing. This book should only be read by the strong-hearted, for there are gut-wrenching punishments the Jews had to endure.
Reviewed by: Micayla

YA Summer Reading Club Review: The Magic Thief

Title: The Magic Thief
Author: Sarah Prineas
Review: After stealing Nevery's locus magicalicus, and surviving, he is taken on as an apprentice. However, as his master is facing crisis, he feels a compellingness to help, although it might cause him to die, but to save the city, he'll risk it. This thief is turned into a wizard, but will he stay as one for long?
Reviewed by: Alisa

YA Summer Reading Club Review: The Healing Spell

Title: The Healing Spell
Author: Kimberley Griffiths Little
Review: Livie is a tomboy struggling to fit into her family that doesn't understand her. The only one that does is her dad. But Livie has a terrible secret regarding her mother's coma that she's afraid will destroy her father's love towards her. She must find a way to cure her mother, but she must first find the hidden love for her buried under anger and fear. This is a great book about faith and love in a family.
Reviewed by: Sabrina

YA Summer Reading Club Review: All-American Girl

Title: All-American Girl
Author: Meg Cabot
Review: Sam Madison lives in Washington D.C. At a chance encounter, Sam saves the president from an assassination. She is then appointed Teen Ambassador of the U.N. This book is very well written and makes it seem like absolutely far-fetched events could be possible. I recommend this book to anyone who loves the Princess Diaries series.
Reviewed by: Kelly

YA Summer Reading Club Review: Sabotaged

Title: Sabotaged
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Review: In the novel Sabotaged, Jonah and Katherine continue their time traveling adventures. This time, they are given the responsibility of taking care of Virginia Dare; the first English baby born in America. The mystery of where Virginia Dare's tracer is, leads up to the mystery of Roanoke Island. Roanoke's mystery pulls readers in! Another great read by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Reviewed by: Nick

YA Summer Reading Club Review: The Fugitive Factor

Title: The Fugitive Factor
Author: Gordon Korman
Review: I think that the Fugitive Factor by Gordon Korman is a good book for people who like cliffhangers at every page. Aiden and Meg are trying to prove their parent's innocence. What they don't know was that there was a mistake. I really liked this book!
Reviewed by: Eric

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Twilight

Twilight
by Stephanie Meyer

Bella Swan is an average girl from Arizona but when her mother gets remarried, she makes the decision to go live with her father in rainy Washington. During her visit she makes some new friends and meets an interesting new boy. Later she finds out that this boy, Edward, is a vampire. This book is about Bella and Edward's adventures and how they manage their vampire-human relationship. I loved this book! I would recommend it to anyone, boys or girls. It was long...but I never wanted to stop reading it. It was a great book!

Reviewed by Karen

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: The Empty Mirror

The Empty Mirror
by James Lincoln Collier

Nick is being bashed for things he didn't do, As the incidents progress, they get worse until one becomes a crime. But Nick isn't behind all of this. A boy, as Nick finds out, looks like a mirror image of him. Why is he trying to get Nick into trouble? Nick researches back to the flu epidemic in 1918, and finds shocking information, but will anyone believe him?

Reviewd by Sabrina

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer
by Bethany Hamilton

Soul Surfer is a biography about a thirteen year old girl who enjoys surfing more than anyone in the world, but when a shark attacks, leaving her with only one arm, will she quit? No, she keeps going and fights through the struggles with only one arm and she still surfs today!

Reviewed by Victoria

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: The Westing Game

The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game is about a famous company owner named Samuel Westing. In this story he is murdered and in his will he has selected 16 heirs and they each have a group of clues. They have only two days to fugure out who the murderer is. But the real question is, "Is there a murderer?" The game results with thievery, bombings and accusations.

Reviewed by Kerryann

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Flawless

Flawless
by Sara Shepard

After their best friend Ali's dead body was found, Spencer, Hanna, Emily and Aria have been receiving threatening text messages from "A". Their suspicions rise that Ali 's killer and "A" may be Toby Cavanaugh, the step brother of Jenna, the girl they accidentally blinded. This sequel in the Pretty Little Liars series is a great suspenseful story with an unexpected cliffhanger ending.

Reviewed by Kelly

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: H.I.V.E.

H.I.V.E: Higher-Institute-of-Villainous-Education
by Mark Walden

Otto is sent to H.I.V.E, he doesn't know who sponsored him to be there, but he knows he wants out. His plan requires problem solving, athletic ability, and technological expertise, so his friends all help out and take you on their journey. The exciting story takes you on an adventure that you can't go back on!

Reviewed by Alisa

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Vitally Useless Information

Vitally Useless Information
by multiple authors

Do you need to know facts about Pop Tarts or if the word crwth is and actual word? Do you want to know why someone was named Talulah? Does the Hula come from Hawaii? If you answered "Absolutely not!", then this book is for you! It contains (almost) 100 per cent informative information that is a fun read if you want to have your head crammed with information that is so unpractical, everyone will want to know where you learned it.
Reviewed by Matt

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Nappily Ever After

Nappily Ever After
by Trisha B.Thomas

Nappily Ever After was a book filled with romance and heart breaks. Venus ends her relationship with Clint after her got her a puppy instead of an engagement ring for her birthday. One night when Clint goes clubbing after the break up, he meets Kandi and a few months later they get married. This book was a very good beginning to the "Nappily" series.
Reviewed by Ashley

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Wanted

Wanted
by Sara Shepard

Wanted, by Sara Shepard is a seat-gripping ending to the Pretty Little Liars series. Every event changes how you've thought about the characters throughout the series. Be careful though, the end may seem as if it came but a cliffhanger ends the book. Rumor has it, a 9th book is coming out soon. So start reading from the beginning, a.s.a.p.!!!
Reviewed by Emily

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Framed

Framed
by Malcolm Rose

Framed is a great book for a person who enjoys suspense, adventure, and mystery. A boy named Luke has to figure out who committed three murders. While he's investigating, he finds that more and more clues are pointing to him. With his mobile aid he has to figure out the murderer before his deadline.
Reviewed by Erin

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
by James Patterson

This book was about a boy who has super powers and hunts down aliens he has a list of them and the one at #1 is the one who killed his parents when he was 3 years old! I liked this book because I like books that have a lot of action in them and this one had a ton! I'm looking forward to reading the next one, Daniel X: Watch the Skies.
Reviewed by Sam

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: A Dog's Purpose

A Dog's Purpose
by W. Bruce Cameron

Bailey is a golden-haired puppy who becomes Ethan's dog. They share a great bond, but Bailey wants to search for his purpose in life. After being reborn, Bailey discovers how to be a great dog and also his purpose. Read A Dog's Purpose to find out Bailey's purpose.
Reviewed by Nick

This is an adult book that has cross-over appeal. - Mrs. Meglio

YA Summer Reading Club Book Review: Flip

Flip
by Martyn Bedford

This is a great psychological read for a person who likes rich characters. Flip is a typical kid who is, honestly, a delinquent. However, Flip is not the main character. Alex finds himself awake in the wrong body. He goes on a journey to find his true self, where he belongs and his position in life. Not a lot of action, but the book makes you think.
Reviewed by Pam