The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
by Ann Brashares

Reviewed by Carrie, 17

I actually signed this out from the library for a paper I was writing on the decline of reading for teenaged girls. I ended up staying awake the entire night to finish it. But instead of hating it, I LOVED it! It was sweet and sad and funny... Needless to say, I totally bombed my essay!!

Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone
by J.K. Rowling

Reviewed by Eric, 15

This book was on my kid sister's bookshelf, but I just ignored it. I mean, it's a kids book right? Well, one weekend I was stuck with nothing to do and decided to give it a try. I really liked it. Now I can't wait to read the next in line!! (I just bought all the movies, too!)

A Walk To Remember
by Nicolas Sparks

Reviewed by Dashawna W., 16

A Walk To Remember is an amazing, sad but really good book. If I had to rate it out of a ten I would say a ten. It has an amazing ending that leaves you breathless. I never wanted to put the book down, I wanted to finish it as soon as possible. Doesn't everyone want that kind of book? Read this you won't regret it!

Twilight
by Stephanie Meyer

Reviewed by Safaa., 15

Well, I guess everybody's already read this, but if you haven't, I definitely recommend it. Stephenie's writing is AMAZING!!! I love the way she doesn't go into boring detail and gets right to the point, her description of the characters is also fab, can't wait for breaking dawn!

This Lullaby
by Sarah Dessen

Reviewed by Casandra T., 15

This Lullaby is a great book for any teen girl. It teaches girls how open up and love even though all you've seen is heartache. This book will make you laugh, cry, be happy, and be mad but all in all It's a great book.

Cirque-du-Freak Series
by Darren Shan

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This series is totally awesome! Its gruesome, fun and best of all its about vampires. There is very little love scenes, so for those of you who are getting sick of the vampire love stories this would be a good series to read. This series also has alot of symbolism in it. Darren Shan does an amazing job tying in all the books together. I would definitely have to say all the books are good but my favs are Lake of Souls(book 10) and Sons of Destiny (book 12) and if you've already read some of Darren Shans stuff check out his other series, Demonata. There is also a movie of the first 3 books coming out in '09.

Marked
by P.C. Cast

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This book was so good! Alot of the vampires books nowadays have a new perpective on vampires and this is one of those books. It has alot to do with teenagers and fitting in just with the concepts of vampires being involved. P.C. Cast definitely does a great job at keeping your attention and the rest of the series only gets better.

Vampire Diaries
by L.J. Smith

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This series was really good. Anyone interested in vampires would mostly likely enjoy this. It's a series about the battle of two vampire brothers over a vampire and then a mortal that looks like the vampire from a thousand years earlier. It has alot of excitement and is also a love story. It's a four book series.

Night World
by L.J. Smith

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This series is a combination of supernaturals, such as witches, vampires etc. Its three stories in one and there is a total of 3 books. This is quite a new series and revolves around soulmates. Most of the characters fall for a mortal which is against the law of the night world. So each character must find away to keep their lives a secret or it could mean death. L.J Smith keeps you interested throughout the book and many characters intertwine within the stories.

Bitten
by Kelly Armstrong

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This is the first book to the series. This series has a combination of vampires and werewolves. When the only girl werewolf decides to leave her pack to fit in with the human world she has some trouble when it comes time to change. And as a problem arises with her pack she realizes her place. Because she is the only female werewolf, many werewolves want to mate with her to have full breeds. When mutts begin terrorizing and killing she must help, but then she realizes they are doing this to get to her. This book series is supenseful and has a little bit of action, love etc, in it.

Vampire Kisses
by Ellen Schreiber

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This series is a love story but also has some action in it to. When an outcast, Raven falls for a vampire, rumors spread around the town. Then unexpectedly Alexander leaves. Raven feels obligated to find him and ends up meeting some of his old friends. Thats when the trouble starts. They plan to turn a mortal into a vampire without his knowledge. This series is very suspenseful and it also has anime books. Both are really good and I definitely couldn't put these books down!

Stuck in Neutral
by Terry Trueman

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This book gives you a great perspective on what its like to be disabled. Shawn is unable to communicate or interact physically or verbally with anyone. This book is written is his perspective. He realizes that his dad thinks he is miserable and thinks his son is suffering so he decides he is going to put his son out of his misery. Whether he does is for you to find out! This book was very inspirational and gives you a new outlook.

The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton

Reviewed by Bobbie, 16

This was an amzing book....I wasn't too sure about it a first because it's a classic and has been around for a while but I was hooked. The movie to this book gives no justice. If you haven't read this one for school, I really recommend you read it!

The Knife of Never Letting Go
by Patrick Ness

Reviewed by Anna, 13

This book was superb! An exhilarating and heart-breaking tale. I loved it, but if you read it don't forget to....RUN!

The Ask and The Answer
by Patrick Ness

Reviewed by Anna, 13

This novel was amazing, both an eye opener and page turner. With tense, shocking and deeply moving moments Patrick cleverly captures the emotions and pain that often torment Todd and Viola. The amazing cliffhanger that we are left on from 'The Knife of Never Letting go' concludes but changes the way both Todd and Viola live. With their friendship torn apart and the hard work they will see to, they continue life in what is now home. With strange happenings and mysterious bombs, it's time to fight, and with a third party materialising problems are only made worse...The suspense in this book was unbeatable, and yet again Patrick manages to deliver another mind drilling cliffhanger. I can't wait to read the final, concluding novel of the 'Chaos Walking Series'!

Death's Shadow
by Darren Shan

Reviewed by Anna, 13

Superb! I loved this book, written from Bec's point of view we discover more about the ever nearer apocalypse and learn more about Bec as a person. With Dervish clinging on for life, Kernel mysteriously missing, Junis' impossible return and Beranabus in trouble, what could possibly go wrong? We soon discover the beast that even makes Lord Loss tremble, and this time how can anyone escape its deadly claws... Filled with horrific chapters, bloody endings and mind bending mysteries this is a real page turner! And remember- You can't cheat death!

Dance of the Assassins
by Herve Jubert

Reviewed by Anna, 13

A compelling book with tense and intriguing clues to the mysteries that unfold before Morgenstern and Martineau. Herve Jubert creates a fantastic, dark and chilling novel filled with plot thickening events and many mysterious and unexplainable happenings. Based in the future the book describes ancient city replicas that are open to the intrigued tourists....and killers.

The Keepers Daughter
by Gill Arbuthnott

Reviewed by Anna, 13

This book was booth gripping and heart-breaking. In a journey to find a long lost other-half, we discover the witty and bright characters that truly shape this story. I loved it, the fast moving pace and tense theme that continues throughout the book, a fantastic story.

If I Stay
by Gayle Foreman

Reviewed by Anna, 13

Mia, a not so typical 17 year old girl has her life turned around when it snows. I loved this book, It normally isn't the type of thing I would read, but this was very inspirational to me and I would definatley recommend it.

The Host
by Stephenie Meyer

Reviewed by Anna, 13

A new species have taken over and the world can only fall into the hands of the enemies. I really enjoyed this and I honestly couldn't put it down. Definatley a great read.

The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins

Reviewed by Anna, 13

This book is incredible. Not only does it have the best paperback cover I have ever seen, but it's also one of the best books I've ever read! This was an amazing adventure that I will never forget-It's fast pace and thrilling storyline. I can't wait to read the next in the series!


Reviewed by Brea, 13

This book is truely amazing to start off with. In the book Katniss everdeen volunteers for her sisters spot in the hungers games because she dosen't want her sister to die and then after the person from her district is a boy who had gave her bread when she came to his bakery house and he had served a beating from his mom for this. They then continue thought the games, I will not tell you if they do. I highly recomend people 13 and up read this book and it's eye catching sqeuel Catching Fire.

Slam
by Nick Hornby

Reviewed by Ali, 14

I loved this book. It was very well written, the way Sam had to go head on against the biggest decision he had in his life. The way Alice's parents dont accept him and think he is a total moron that messed up their daughter's life. Like i said before I loved this book very much.