YA Book Review: The Sign of the Beaver

Title: The Sign of the Beaver
Author: Elizabeth Spence
Review: This book is about a 12-year-old boy named Matt. He and his father go to Maine and build a house on the settlement that they bought. The problem was that Matt had to live alone while his father went back to get the rest of Matt's family.
Reviewed by: Gianna

YA Book Review: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

Title: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
Author: James Patterson
Review: This book was very good. From beginning to end I was on the edge of my seat! I never knew what was coming next! It was full of adventures. I really liked how he described every thing that happened. I would highly recommend this book to everyone!
Reviewed by: Caitlin

YA Book Review: The Lightning Thief

Title: The Lightning Thief
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: Percy Jackson, while on a trip to Montauk, is suddenly introduced to the world of the Olympians when the Minotaur wrecks his car and takes his mom with him to the underworld. Following his mother's instructions, he reaches the only safe haven in the world for demi-gods, Camp Half-Blood. During his first few days he discovers his power to move water with his mind.
Reviewed by: Tim

YA Summer Reading Club Review: Beastly

Title: Beastly
Author: Alex Finn
Review: When Kyle, the rich, hot, popular guy at school pulls a prank on the new girl, things go out of whack. Kyle finds out she is a witch and she turns him into a beast. To turn back into himself, he must find someone to love him as he truly is. Will Kyle ever find someone to fit those requirements? Well in fact, he only has 2 years until he is kept as a beast forever. No plastic surgery he could ever afford would ever fix that. I recommend this to anyone who has grown up with the Beauty and the Beast fairy tales and wants a modern more mature version of it.
Reviewed by: Gabrielle

YA Summer Reading Club Review: The Red Pyramid

Title: The Red Pyramid
Author: Rick Riordan
Review: If you enjoy learning about Ancient Egypt then you'll like this great read. Carter and Sadie Cane's parents have a historical past with the Egyptian Gods since they are magicians. But they're not just any magicians that can pull a bunny out of a hat. Their magic summons the Gods. It's up to Carter and Sadie to help save their father from dying from the evil God, Set. Can they save their dad and the whole world within a short amount of time? Read The Red Pyramid to find out.
Reviewed by: Nick

YA Summer Reading Club Review: It's Not About the Bike

Title: It's Not About the Bike
Author: Lance Armstrong
Review: This is and extraordinary story about Lance Armstrong and how he recovered from cancer against all odds and won the Tour de France.
Reviewed by: Maggie R.

YA Summer Reading Club Review: Just Listen

Title: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen
Review: Just Listen is a descriptive and emotional book. I loved it! My favorite character was Owen because he is so passionate. The book was so good, I didn't want it to end. I really recommend it. :D
Reviewed by: Micayla

YA Summer Reading Club Review: Tell Tale Heart

Title: Tell Tale Heart
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Review: This classic is one of my favorites. This short story is gripping and intriguing, as all of Mr. Poe's stories are. I really recommend. it :D
Reviewed by: Maggie S.

YA Summer Reading Club Review: Feed

Title: Feed
Author: M.T. Anderson
Review: In the distant future, everyone has the "feed" - a transmitter for everything in the world installed in your brain. It tells you what to do and can let you communicate without speaking. When Titus meets Violet, everything changes for the both of them. Violet knows that the feed is breaking the world and decides to resist it. But there are fatal consequences to that.
Reviewed by: Sabrina

YA Summer Reading Club Review: Poppy

Title: Poppy
Author: Avi
Review: Poppy is a book about a mouse who is trying to help her dad move the family to New House. Mr.Ocax, the ruler doesn't let them go. Poppy knows that Mr.Ocax was hiding something about New House and figures out that Mr.Ocax is scared of a fake owl.
Reviewed by: Jonathan