Son by Lois Lowry

Claire goes on a journey to find her son.  The thing is that she doesn't know what happened to him, or his name, or if he's even alive.  Lois Lowry writes another compelling addition to The Giver series.
                              - Reviewed by Gaby

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

When one is in love, time is one of the things that gets easily dismissed.  In Hazel's case, time seems to be a problem.  With the clock ticking away until time is up, how long will her and Augustus last?  Will they ever move on?  Will they ever make the most out of the time they have?

                             - Reviewed by Gaby

Notes From an Accidental Band Geek by Erin Dionne

Elsie Wyatt wants to fulfill her dreams of being an orchestra super star as a french horn player.  To begin, she needs to join the school's marching band.  With the music involving high school, Elsie is not so sure that joining the band was the best idea.  She soon discovers that she is wrong.  People welcome her and Elsie fulfills her dreams, but not the way she thought she would.

                 - Reviewed by Sarah

The Lost Crown by Sarah Miller

The Romanov sisters of Imperial Russia have always captured the imagination of writers and readers, and I think this is the best book yet about them.  Packed with rich filigree detail and told in the lyric and thoughtful voices of each of the grand duchesses, their fate slowly unwinds before the reader's eyes.  With unforgettable characters and an ultimately heart-breaking ending, this is one book I wasn't able to put down until I read every last page.                                         - Reviewed by Michele

Confetti Girl by Diana Lopez

Lina, a sock enthusiast, is a girl looking for answers.  Ever since her mother died she has lived with her father who his obsessed with his books.  Her best friend's mother is obsessed with making cascarones, hollowed out eggshells fill with confetti, while her best friend ignores Lina for a new boyfriend.  Explore Lina's life of unexpected changes!
                                        - Reviewed by Brianna

The Daughters Take the Stage by Joanna Philbin

I really enjoyed this book.  It is about a celebrity's daughter and some of the wild experiences she has.  Some of the character's personalities change throughout the book.  Personally, I like realistic fiction the best out of any genre, so people who like realistic fiction might like this book.  I recommend this book for girls that are going into 6th through 8th grade.
                               - Reviewed by Hope

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

This thrilling novel is about three kids with the same problem...they're about to be unwound.  Unwinding is a process in which all your body parts are removed and given to those who need it.  Connor, Risa and Lev all share their stories of how they escaped unwinding and how they learn to survive together.
                             - Reviewed by Emma

Stir it Up!: a novel by Ramin Ganeshram

2 Aloo pies, 1 Fried Channa and 3 Shrimp Burger Pitas!  Anjali works in her family's kitchen, Island Spice in Queens, New York.  She has always dreamed of her own Food Network show!  She takes classes at a Culinary School in Manhattan and he chef Nyla thinks she has star quality!  When Anjali gets a chance to get on a Food Network show called "Super Chef Kids" she hops on the idea.  One problem, it's on the same day as the Stuyvesant test, an exam you must take to get into their high school.  The tests are on the same day and same time as the tryouts for the cooking show.  Will Anjali go for the chance of a life time or obey her parents?
                                  - Reviewed by Marissa

Nevermore by Kelly Creagh

This book was very intriguing and I really LOVED it!  It is about a girl who is partnered with the social outcast of the school.  Slowly they become friends and grow even closer.  It is a fantasy that will have you up all night to see what's next!

- Reviewed by Angel

 

Eve by Anna Carey

After a plague destroys America and kills off most of the population, all of the orphan girls are sent to schools where they think the are learning to become thinkers of New America but in reality they are just being used to re-populate the earth.  Follow Eve as she escapes from a school and travel to safety.  This book is a great read, full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat!
                              - Reviewed by Jillian

Forest Born by Shannon Hale

Rin always feels shadowed by the accomplishments of her older brother, Razo and his fiance Dasha along with her friends nicknamed "The Fire Sisters".  Next to these heroes of Bayern, Rin feels, well...weak and useless.  But when a powerful old enemy rises again, the Fire Sisters fall under great danger.  It's up to Rin to save them with the magical gifts inside of herself that she must learn to recognize before time runs out and Bayern is destroyed!
                        - Reviewed by Michele 

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

This book is centered around a teenager's struggle as he leaves his private school, temporarily moves into New York City, dabbles in alcohol and tobacco, all without his parent's consent.  I think that the laid back style of writing and the man vs self conflict throughout the novel is highly entertaining.  Salinger perfectly depicts a struggling teen who, like many other teens is rebelling against his parents, peers and society.
                                         - Reviewed by Katherine

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

This novel has won many awards and it is clear why.  Anderson's words portrayed a depressed high school girl so perfectly.  The dialogue was very realistic and so was the sad truth about a High School's understanding of rape.  Melinda, the main character, asked herself if it was her fault, which is the terrible way society makes women feel. My only criticism was the high school setting began to bore me.  However, the book was well written.
                              - Reviewed by Mariel

I Funny by James Patterson

This book was funny.  It made me laugh.  If you like funny books read I Funny.  James Patterson is a great author.  If you liked his Middle School series you will LOVE this book.  And if you liked this book, you'll LOVE his Middle School series.  Enjoy!!!!
                              - Reviewed by Ryan

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

After reading Shakespeare in school, performing monologues and A Midsummer's Night Dream, I became very interested in his work.  Macbeth conveys an important message about greed an guilt that still remains relevant.  I actually read it to prepare myself to see Alan Cumming in a one man version of Macbeth which was incredible.  It really made the experience better to know the play before hand.
                       - Reviewed by Mariel

One for the Murphy's by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

This book is about a foster girl who now loves her foster family.  Her mom though, recovers and wants her back.  Who will she stay with?  Read One for the Murphy's and find out.
                                     - Reviewed by Megan

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

A mysterious plague has killed most of America's children and has left the kids that have survived frightening powers that are hard to control.  Sixteen year old Ruby joins up with 3 other kids to try to find a safe haven for them, a place called East River.
                            - Reviewed by Kristen

Alice in the Know by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Alice is a sixteen year old girl going into 11th grade!  It's summer, now she can hang out with her friends and forget about school for a little bit.  That is for the first few weeks and then reality hits an she knows she is in for a bumpy ride!  Having to deal with shop-lifters, cancer, traffic cones, 20 year old guys and a broken jet ski just might set her off course.  Alice just has to hold on tight and never give up.  When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade and boy is that lemonade sweet!
                - Reviewed by Marissa

True Lies: A Lying Game Novella by Sara Shepard

This Lying Game Novella takes place in the weeks preceding Sutton Mercer's death.  Mysteries and drama surrounding Thayer's disappearance emerge especially when Sutton knows more than she lets on.  This book is very entertaining as it shows Sutton and her friends' fun and terror filled trip to Las Vegas.
                                  - Reviewed by Kelly
                                      

The Black Book of Secrets by F.E. Higgins

This is a book about a boy named Ludllow Fitch, who was born in the City, a place full of bad people.  He runs away to the town of Pagus Parvos.  He meets Joe a pawnbroker and works for him.  Almost every night at midnight Joe has someone "pawn" their secret for money.  Later a mean Jeremiah Ratchet gets greedy and tries to steal the book, but accidentally poisons himself...does he live or does he die?  Find out when you read The Black Book of Secrets.
                                                             - Reviewed by Albert

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

Based on a real fairy tale, this novel is a diary of a Mongolian girl, a maid serving for a Khan's daughter.  When her mistress refuses to marry the man her father chooses, she is locked in a tower along with our heroine.  What follows is a thrilling account of survival, coming of age, falling in love, choices and a fearsome werewolf that must be destroyed.
                                               - Reviewed by Michele

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

The Hobbit is an amazing adventure story.  It is early before the lord of the rings.  Bilbo Baggins, accompanied by twelve homeless dwarves are on an adventure to save the old home of the dwarves from the evil dragon Smaug.  This book is amazingly filled with detail and adventure!

                                     - Reviewed by Thomas

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games is an outstanding novel about two kids from district twelve pretending to be in love to survive the hunger games.  It all starts when Prim, Katniss's sister, gets chosen to go to the games.  Katniss takes Prim's place hoping to survive and falls in love with Peeta, the baker's son.  While they pretend to be in love they create more than just a friendship.  The Hunger Games is a terrific novel!

                                           - Reviewed by Valerie

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

In this book Percy and camp Half-Blood fight Kronos' army to save the Olympian Gods.  They uncover truths and secrets while fighting.  Will Typhon, a giant monster, reach Olympus and help Kronos' army?  Will the Drakon destroy Percy?  Just what will happen?

                                                            - Reviewed by Megan

The Giver by Lois Lowry

   I enjoyed The Giver.  It was a very thrilling novel.  If you like sci-fi novels, you will LOVE this book.  Feel the thrill and adventure and read The Giver!

                                                     - Reviewed by Ryan

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

 Hoot by Carl Hiaasen was  a very interesting book.  When Roy moves to Florida, the first thing he sees is a boy without shoes running away from the bus.  He sets himself up to find the boy and in doing so, he gets caught up with the boy who is trying to stop the bulldozing of burrowing owls to make a pancake house.

                                                            - Reviewec by Eric