A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Gray (Fantasy)
This book tells about a girl who is British, but she lives in India for most of her life. She sees visions that apparently connect the real world to the world of the dead. She stays in a British preparatory school, as her grandmother wants her to go there after her mother’s death. She claims that her mother comes from the dead world.
I like this book, as until you get to the next page you can’t exactly predict what is going to happen. It consists of descriptions of the British life style. It is a very exciting book, as it is not predictable and every moment it is exciting.
– S. T.
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey (Realistic Fiction)
A Million Little Pieces is about a man named James Frey, 23, who was an alcoholic for ten years and a crack addict for three years. His life situation was either keep using drugs and alcohol and die, or go to a rehab clinic. Did he stay at the clinic for weeks to get better, or did he quit and continue hurting his body?
I like this book because it’s so true to life – not for me – but it is just a really good book. – C. T.
A Series of Unfortunate Events (Series) by Lemony Snickett (Mystery/Suspense)
This is a really good book series. It involves mystery, suspense, imagination, and thoughtfulness. The main characters are Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire. They lost their parents in a terrible fire, and are forced to live their days with a variety of family members, and sometimes with people they don’t like. Count Olaf is trying to get the children’s inheritance money and through the series he and the kids go through a lot of things. You’ll encounter tons of mysteries that will make you want to read more.
I recommend this book to teenagers who like mystery and suspense, because these books are the perfect mixture of both. The things I like most about these books is how they keep you thinking and don’t let your mind wander. They keep your attention and make sure you’re feeling what the characters are feeling. – C. L.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Realistic Fiction)
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a really good book in my eyes. When I read it, the book brought forth so much emotion in me, and personally it was a great experience to have so many emotions about a book at one time. The main theme of the book is love and loyalty. I recommend this book to everyone. – Z. A.
American Desert by Percival Everett (Satire)
The main plot starts with a guy driving to the ocean to drown himself. Along the way he is decapitated in a car accident. His head is then re-attached by the funeral director. At his funeral he wakes up in his coffin without any vital signs, but with extrasensory abilities. He is then kidnapped by a Christian militia led by a guy named Fat Daddy. The group believes him to be Satan, so they try to kill him with one of their Civil War era cannons. However, the resurrected guy isn't harmed by the bullets and other projectiles they have on hand for protection against government ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms) agents. He escapes into the desert, but is picked up by a black helicopter. This leads to even more outrageous adventures. - W. H.
An Ocean in Iowa by Peter Hedges (Realistic Fiction)
This is the story of the Ocean family as told by Scotty, age 7. Set in the late 1960s, this book tells of Scotty’s desire to turn, and stay, seven years old. Throughout this year of his life Scotty faces a huge change when his beloved mother leaves, and he must live with his father and older sisters.
Peter Hedges writes in simple, yet meaningful prose that makes this heartfelt story hard to put down. Though it is told from a seven-year-old’s point of view, the book tells a wonderful and profound story of growing up – a story appropriate for any age.
I enjoyed the simple story of life at seven and the many parts of life in the sixties, like Twister and bicycles, that were sprinkled throughout. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys “growing up” novels. – Juliana Keller
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown (Suspense)
Angels and Demons is a book that entertainingly blends history and suspense in an enthralling story. It follows the tale of religious symbologist Robert Langdon as he struggles to uncover an ancient puzzle in order to save thousands visiting the Vatican for the papal election. This is a great book that I would recommend to all fans of history and suspense. – B. L.
This fast-moving story takes place in Europe, where new quantum technology has been stolen from a scientific research center. This anti-matter is a powerful explosive and endangers Vatican City. Robert Langdon must solve the riddles left by the mysterious Order of Illuminati, a secret society with questionable motives. The book chronicles his journey across Rome, fighting time, the Illuminati, and the realization he may be able to do nothing to stop the destruction of the Vatican. - J. K.
Animal Farm by George Orwell (Fantasy/Allegory)
Animal Farm is about animals that take over a farm. The animals get led by an evil pig who treats them badly. Find out if they can overthrow him. This book is good because it's short and easy to read. - T. B.
Beloved by Toni Morrison (Historical Fiction)
Sethe is a mother of four children. Unfortunately three were born during slavery. The third child, "Beloved," was killed by her mother, Sethe, rather than be allowed to become enslaved. Sethe goes through a lot throughout her life. Her daughter, Denver, is the only person and stable thing in her life. The book portrays a decision that is extremely controversial, as to whether the act should have been committed. - I. A.
Blindness by Jose Saramago (Allegory)
It is about an epidemic of "white blindness" that spreads through a city, and eventually everywhere. They start out confining the infected in an abandoned mental hospital that is surrounded by soldiers. They must wait for their food rations and figure out a way to organize themselves, which is where the plot unravels.
I really liked the way the author wrote, and some of the general ideas of the book. Everyone has closed their eyes and pretended what it would be like to be blind. - K. H.
This book is about a "disease" that spreads throughout a city. The disease strikes people blind, although there is nothing medically wrong with their eyes. Those blinded are put in quarantine and left there. Conditions get more horrible by the minute. There is one woman who can see; she seems unaffected by the disease. A group of those who have been blinded are exploiting the situation by making others pay for the food.
I like the way Saramago writes. It has some perspectives that you really wouldn't think about. - K. J.
Blue Bloods by Melessa De La Cruz (Fantasy)
This book is about a high-class school in New York. Students are a rare type of vampire called blue bloods. They have an epidemic that is killing them. Something is draining their blood completely. It is up to a girl on the outside to help the blue bloods find out what’s killing them.
I like the book because it was surprising. There were a lot of different elements to it. It also showed things about upscale lifestyles with an element of fantasy. – A. C.
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Fantasy)
This story takes place in a small town called Forks in northern Washington state. The main characters are Edward and Bella. At the beginning Edward and Bella get married. The rest of the book is about their new life together and the problems they face. – K. M
In Breaking Dawn Bella and Edward have just been married. They’re going on their honeymoon and at the end of it she starts feeling sick. It’s not long after she realizes she is pregnant. The baby is half vampire and half human, but she won’t kill it. It winds up being born and she loves it. – L.S.
Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn (Realistic Fiction)
He has everything -- the grades, the athletic skill, the charm, personality -- and now he has the girl. Kat changes everything in his life and makes him realize who he is. But he doesn't really like who he is becoming. - K. W.
Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah (Realistic Fiction)
This is a story about a family that went from being a very close family and living in the 'hood, to living a life of luxury. The book tells about this girl and how her life went after that, when the relationship between her and her family started to break down. - J. I.
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (Realistic Fiction)
The main character gets her credit card bill, and the book basically is about how she's going to pay it and stop spending money that she doesn't have. After thinking up all her options, she decides that she will win the lottery. After that doesn't work out she decides to think of her other options.
I like this book because it was fun to read and it was hilarious. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. I would recommend this to any shopaholic. - V. G.
Crank by Ellen Hopkins (Poetry/Realistic Fiction)
This is about a girl named Kristina who gets addicted to drugs, and the innocent girl who never did anything bad. But after she comes back from her dad’s house there’s another side of her, Bree. Bree is a side who loves drugs and sex. Kristina is trying to get control over herself.
I like this book because it’s like poetry, very short, and it’s a really exciting book. Every page is a chapter, and it becomes very intense as you read toward the end. – C. H. A.
Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill (Fantasy)
This is about a young warrior princess who has to befriend vampires, werewolves, and giant talking snow leopards. She then has to fight in a big war. – C. C.
Cut by Patricia McCormick (Realistic Fiction)
Cut is about a girl in a rehab center for cutting. She is trying to get better and make friends. You get to see her struggle as to why she started, and see the problems of other people who go there, and how she’s more discriminated against.
- R. M.
In Cut a girl has a problem with feeling good enough and she releases her problems by cutting. Will she ever solve her problem? Read to find out. – N. H.
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (Non-Fiction)
World War II is one of the most damaging and horrifying wars that this world has ever experienced, and it will always be deeply etched in history. The Jews suffered more than anyone, with over 6 million of them murdered in a span of six years. Anne Frank's voice rises above the other 5.9 million to tell everyone her story of growing up in an annex with her family, plus a boy three years older than she was, his parents, and another man who drives Anne up the wall and out the window in annoyance.
Anne's diary is both true and amazing, being the second most widely read book in the world, second only to the Bible. She is one of my two role models because of her amazing talent and courage, and you will experience the same conflicting emotions that I did when I first read it. I highly recommend it to everyone! - K. E.
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown (Science Fiction)
A book about the National Security Agency (NSA) and their very advanced cryptographic technology. Very suspenseful in parts, characters show true colors when the “end” is near, totally turning things around. – S. S.
Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst (Realistic Fiction)
Dogs of Babel is about a man named Paul Iverson who is a linguist and realizes his wife, Lexy Ransom, is dead. The police find Lexy’s body next to a tree with their dog Lorelei beside her. The police call it an accident, but Paul thinks otherwise, and the only witness is their dog Lorelei. As a linguist, Paul tries to teach Lorelei the human language. While trying to solve the case, Paul reminisces about his time with Lexy.
I love this book because it gives us a glimpse of the ups and downs of married life. The cast of characters is very unique, Lexy being a gifted mask-maker, Paul the linguist, Lorelei, the experiment. The story lays a surreal feeling over the harshness of reality. – C. L.
Every Girl's Guide To . . . by Cait London (Romance)
Both widower Clint Danner and widow Lilah McCord are in their 40's and have been friends since they were kids. They go on a romantic adventure as they seek to become a now-couple and do what now-couples do now-a-days.
I personally like this book and think that anyone who enjoys romances and likes a book that goes into details about it will also enjoy it. – T. G.
Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer (Realistic Fiction)
A young American Jew journeys to Ukraine in search of Augustine, the woman who saved his grandfather’s life during the Nazi liquidation of Trachimbrod. He goes on the journey with Ukrainian native Alex Perchov and Alex’s blind, cynical grandfather. This book speaks to me because it is comical and heartbreaking. It offers all aspects that a good book needs.
– O. R.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Science Fiction)
This is a story set in the future where the government is censored and all books are banned from reading. Guy Montag is a firefighter whose job is to burn any books found, and also burn the house in which the books are found. Driven by curiosity, Montag begins to go against his job, and begins to discover what books are all about. Through the story you see Montag change as he becomes an individual away from his society. Montag struggles to revive the once forgotten books to change his society.
I recommend you read this book because it helps you learn how one outspoken and curious person can change the fate of their society. - R. P.
Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley (Victorian Horror/Science Fiction)
This is the story of Frankenstein the way Mary Shelley wrote it. It shows the true monster, not the Hollywood version of him. It also shows the love story and romance. It set the mold for all horrors to come afterwards, such as Dracula. The story starts in the middle of nowhere when they find Victor Frankenstein. While being brought to health, Victor tells the story of his life. - E. A.
The book is set in the 1800s in England. A boy named Victor Frankenstein has everything in his childhood. When he goes off to college at Ingolstadt he changes and becomes darker. He has an idea to create a human from parts of other humans. He goes to work shutting himself out of society for 2 years until . . . It's ALIVE! Victor then abandons the monster and this makes the monster mad. Because it is lonely, it kills Victor's family members, and when Victor refuses to build him a wife, he does the worst possible thing, he kills Victor's wife. Victor then pursues him throughout Europe. To find out what happens read the book.
I recommend it because it crosses technology of later years with the 1800s, and that is interesting. - P. F.
Go Ask Alice by an anonymous author (Non-Fiction)
This book is about a (teen) girl's life, and how she experiments with drugs, runs away, meets new people and makes new friends and enemies. The book taught me many things. You can relate to this girl and feel the pain she's experiencing. - J. A.
This book is a true diary of a real teenager and of her experiences as she ran away from home and got into drugs, etc. I like this book because it shows a real experience and real consequences. - S. M.
Gossip Girl: All I Want is Everything by Cecily von Ziegesar (Realistic Fiction)
Each chapter tells about the different characters and what's going on in each of their lives. They all somehow have something to do with each other so in the end you see how it all fits together. It's a good book for teenage girls because it deals with boys, friendships, and other things teenage girls have to go through and deal with. - B.
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkeban by J. R. Rowling (Fantasy)
In this great fun-filled novel, Harry, Ron, & Hermoine go looking for trouble again, and find Sirius Black. They think he is after Harry. Is this true? You'll have to read to find out. I love all Harry Potter books. - C. K.
Heartland (series) by Lauren Brooke (Realistic Fiction)
The book series, Heartland, tells the story of a teenage girl names Amy. Her family owns a barn that helps abused or orphaned horses. In the first book, Amy gets in an awful car accident with her mother and beloved horse. While recovering, she faces other tragedies. She then tries to heal her horse who was traumatized by the accident, and a pregnant horse who is afraid of humans. She also meets her crush, Ty, and their relationship starts off well . . . then something else happens.
I like this book series because it portrays the teenage world of love, hurt, work and
everything else a teen would encounter. I would recommend this book to any age; it is a great
family book. - M. W.
I Robot by Isaac Asimov (Science Fiction)
I Robot is a book involving a series of interviews with a robot psychologist named Dr. Susan Calvin. Dr. Calvin describes multiple encounters with abnormal robots.
I like the psychological depth of the book. – J. H.
If I Were Your Boyfriend: A Keysha Novel by Earl Sewell (Romance)
The Book If I Were Your Boyfriend is an exciting book. It tells a tale of a young girl falsely accused of a crime she didn't commit. I think that if you love books about teenage love and how a guy would go to great lengths to prove his girl's innocence, this is the book for you. Also, it is about a young man who literally risks his life to save his girlfriend. I find it romantic and brave. You should really check it out. – A. D.
Jemima Jay by Cynthia Greene (Realistic Fiction/Romance)
Jemima Jay is about an overweight woman in modern day London. She is a great journalist who works for a bad newspaper. When Jemima meets a boy in a chatroom, she decides to fly to California to meet him. First she loses weight and has an entire transformation to find love. This book has a very twisted ending.
This book is excellent for teens who love romance and self-discovery. – H. G.
Jesus Freaks by dc Talk (Inspirational)
This book is about people and their lives following Jesus Christ – their pain, torture and joy following him. It brings scriptures from the Bible to real life stories.
I would recommend this book for any Christian, or non-Christian trying to get a hold on the faith or just trying to learn about it. – L. R.
Johnny Angel by Danielle Steele (Fantasy)
Johnny Angel is about a boy named Johnny. He is in high school and has the perfect life. He's great at sports, smart, handsome, and is in a long relationship with a girl that everyone knows he will someday marry. Suddenly, Johnny is in a car accident and dies! His death affects the whole town, but especially his family and Becky, his girlfriend. Johnny has to come back to a couple of people who really need him, and he does.
I would recommend this book to someone who likes surprises. I like it because it kept me hooked the whole time and I'm sure other people would enjoy it too! - S. F.
Katherine by Anya Seton (Historical Fiction - Pre-Tudor England)
(Also any of the four books by Phillipa Gregory)
These use familiar characters (for the most part) from history, and build a story around them based in history. It makes the era come alive -- and draws in some of the national and international events of the era. There is usually a love story connected with it.
Easy to read page-turners. Vivid descriptions of events, scenery, feelings - Ms. Jean Carroll, Teacher
Lamb by Christopher Moore (Fantasy)
The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal, and what a gospel it is! Levi, called Biff, has been called back to earth in our time by the angel Raziel to live in a hotel and write his account of Christ's life. Biff tells about inventing sarcasm, finding bread with a face on it, and many other hilarious tales as he narrates the adventures he and Christ had. The laughs never stop as Biff and Joshua Christ search for the three wise men during the 30 years not mentioned in the Bible.
This book is a funny, new look at what Christ might have really been like as a teen. It is not based on the Bible and you don't have to like Christianity to enjoy the tales. Read with an open mind and a desire to laugh.
- Juliana Keller
Left Behind (series) by Larry Jenkins & Tim Laltaye (Religious Fiction)
The series starts in the present time and goes through the seven-year period after the Rapture. The books follow four group members throughout the seven years.
I like them because they have a great religious story line and message, but they kept me interested and are very suspenseful. - A. S.
Lil Wayne by Janice Rockworth (Biography)
This book is about the life and career of Lil Wayne. He was born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., in New Orleans, on September 27, 1982. While most kids his age were playing sports, going to movies and stuff, Lil Wayne was planning his future. His first success came as a member of the group Hotboys. Lil Wayne explains his struggle with Hurricane Katrina and how it impacted his neighborhood. – D. D.
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen (Realistic Fiction/Romance)
In this book the main characters face family problems. The main character faces many obstacles about getting over things and moving on.
I liked this book because not only is it from Sarah Dessen, but it also had good morals for living. – A. C.
This is Sarah Dessen’s latest teen fiction about a girl named Ruby who is going through a lot of transitions. Between a new home, new school, and finding new friends, Ruby is going through enough, without adding the drama of her relationship with her sister, a new job, and an overly friendly boy. Ruby grows in ways she didn’t think possible, as she opens up and starts to see what love is.
This book is amazing. From the very beginning it draws you in so you’re hooked. It’s written as though she’s just talking to you, like it’s no big deal. It’s from a teen perspective so you can identify with the feelings and conflicts in the book. I would recommend this book to teenage girls who like romance, action and a surprising twist. – L. I.
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Fantasy)
The main character, a young girl, is brutally raped and murdered. Throughout the book, she watches from heaven as drastic events happen to her family. She watches her boyfriend, family, and mostly her sister. As things change for the better and the worse, she eventually begins to let go. – E. M.
Magic City by Drew Lerman (Realistic Fiction)
This book is an amazing read! It's really easy for high school students to relate to the author's depiction of the teenage life. Henry, the main character, is a 17-year-old high school junior who suffers from post traumatic stress syndrome. A big part of Henry's life is dealing with the struggles of his illness.
Henry lives in Miami, Florida, or Magic City. The book gets really interesting when Henry and his longtime girlfriend, Becca, break up and Henry befriends a rebellious high school dropout named Charlie. Charlie and Henry frequently have deep intellectual conversations but they also go out and have crazy adventures. They work as towel boys, crash weddings, and break into hotels, but just when you're laughing your hardest -- it gets better! I recommend Magic City to most teenage boys, but I think teenage girls will enjoy it just as much! It's funny, emotional, thrilling and riveting, all packed into one book.
– S. R. A.
Marley and Me by John Grogan (Memoir)
This book is about a marriage that totally changed once a pet dog named Marley came into their lives. This dog was a big puppy who was obnoxious pretty much his whole life. But then something happened . . .
I would recommend this book because it shows how things come together because of one thing. – W. M.
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult (Realistic Fiction)
In My Sister’s Keeper, Kate is dying of cancer. Her parents decide to have a baby so that it can donate blood, bone marrow, etc., to try to save her from cancer. Anna, Kate’s sister, has a choice: to donate a kidney or not. She goes to court, and you’ll have to read to find out what happens.
I recommend this book for teenage girls because it is a suspenseful and will have you up all night reading. – K. M.
Nasty People by Ray Carter (Non-fiction/Self-Help)
Each of us knows someone who makes us want to poison their drink or pull our hair out. Maybe you work with such a person or live with them, or confront her everyday in the mirror. Nasty people are "invalidators" but you can disarm their weapons using everything from humor to confrontation. With Nasty People you'll never again be defenseless against office gossips, false friends, know-it-all relatives, or the just plain SOB's. I like this book because everyone can relate to it. - D. M.
Night by Elie Wiesel (Autobiography)
Night is based on Elie Wiesel's experience during the Holocaust in concentration camps. Elie and his father are taken to Auschwitz after "the selection." The selection is when the Nazi SS soldiers select the weaker links, including women and children, who are thrown into two separate fire pits. Now he struggles to survive with his father at the deadly concentration camps.
I think this is a great book. Some find these books very difficult to read because of the disturbing graphics. However, I find such writings very interesting and exciting. - J. C.
Nightrise by Anthony Horowitz (Fantasy/Suspense)
This book is about five children who have powers that use luck to overcome certain obstacles in fighting the Old Ones, a devilish tribe that is released on the earth.
I would recommend this book to everyone who loves suspense and thriller books that leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering. – A. C.
Nine Stories by J. D. Salinger (Realistic Fiction)
Most of the stories deal with people who seem normal, but through the course of the story we discover things about their lives. Most of the people's lives are affected by World War II. The stories feel like a small piece of that person's life, and they really left me wishing that there was an entire book for each story. - K. W.
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult (Realistic Fiction)
This book is about a school shooting, and true love and deceiving friendships, with added twists along the way. It goes through the trial and you find out how small the world is. – M. C.
Oath by Frank Peretti (Christian Fiction)
This book is about a strange death of a man being investigated, which is solved. It was a very good and suspenseful book, and the monster is very easily imagined. – S. L.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (Realistic Fiction)
The main characters of the book are Lenny and George. Lenny has a mental problem. He is a grown man with the mind of a 6-year-old. Lenny and George are friends who had to move from a town called Weed to another town because of an incident that Lenny was in with a girl. But it does not really work out in the new town because of Lenny's incident with another girl, and two people end up dead in the end.
At first I thought the book was boring until I got to understand it. I would recommend this book to anyone else who likes to read. - China Frazier
Phantoms by Dean Koontz (Mystery/Suspense)
Two sisters return to California to see that the whole town is empty. They have to face a weird ancient person who can get them wherever they go. They use police, military and a science team to solve the problem.
I like this book because it’s a horror/mystery, and that’s the type of book I like, and that’s who I recommend it to. - C.M.
Ramses by Christian Jacq (Historical Fiction)
This book is about the King of Egypt who made the Egyptians prosper. I like this book because it makes it easy to learn about Egypt. If you read this book, you can understand ancient Egypt. (I like Egypt!) - H. Y. P.
Rebound Rules: The Art of Success 2.0 by Rick Pitino & Pat Forde (Biography)
Rebound Rules is about coach Rick Pitino, and he tells his story as a coach. He talks about the UK championship team. He gives advice, and tells how he became a good coach. He also talks about the hard times and tragedy he has had to deal with. – T. P.
Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby, Jr. (Realistic Fiction)
This book is about four struggling characters: a mother, her son, his girlfriend, and friend/partner. All of these characters end up being involved in drugs. The mother, who is determined to fit into the dress she wore to her son's graduation, takes "uppers" to lose weight. The son, his girlfriend, and the drug partner are all heavily involved in heroin and are into dealing. They plan on making money, but things go wrong.
All of the people in this great story are different but connected. Although this book is disturbing and dramatic, it is a great story and teaches a valuable lesson. - R. B.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Historical Fiction)
This book is about a family (the Logans) who lives in Mississippi. The events of one bad year cause them to want to split up, but they have the land to keep them together. They experience night riders, burnings, and one day a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black.
I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who enjoys reading. It is truly a classic and is a winner of the Newbery Award. I like how Taylor explains everything in detail, and you get a sense of feeling as if you were right there in the midst of things. Great Book! - M. S.
Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Aheren (Realistic Fiction/Romance)
Rosie Dunn is about a long distance friendship that eventually turns into love. – C. A.
Rudy’s Insights for Winning in Life by Rudy Ruettiger (Biography)
I like this book because it is very inspirational for anything you do in work, school or sports. If you want something really bad, or have a goal, this book will help you achieve this goal.
The author reflects back on his life going to Notre Dame and playing football. You might have seen or heard of the movie, but some of that information about his family, or what not, isn’t true. – D. Y.
Sabriel by Garth Nix (Fantasy)
Sabriel is the tale of a girl unprepared for her mystical destiny. She is the daughter of the Abhorsen, the title given to the person whose sacred duty is to bind and keep the Dead. However, Sabriel has grown up far from the Old Kingdom, where magic rules. She knows that one day she will have to take her father’s place as Abhorsen, but as she grows up at her boarding school, she thinks that day is far in the future. Suddenly everything changes when she receives her father’s magical items for controlling the Dead from a ghostly sending that tells her that her father is trapped somewhere in the River of Death. From there, she must go across the Wall and rescue her father and the whole Old Kingdom from the evil clutches of the Greater Dead.
I loved the book from start to finish, and so would anybody else who likes good books. It may be a fantasy novel, but you don’t have to be a fantasy nerd to enjoy this book. – J. G.
Sarah by Marek Halter (Historical Fiction)
An historical fiction account of the Biblical character. - Dr. Tami Harbolt-Bosco, Teacher
Secrets in the Shadows by Paul Langan (Drama/Realistic Fiction)
This book is a drama type book. It is about a boy finding a body, and he does not know what to do. I can’t give it all away so you will have to read it to find out what he does.
I liked the book because it was dramatic and had a lot of suspense to it. It also kept the problems coming and the book exciting. This book did not have any dull points. – C. L.
Sherlock Holmes (Volumes I and II) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Mystery)
There cannot be a review for a specific story by Arthur Conan Doyle, because they are all wonderful and invigorating. Sherlock Holmes is split into two volumes, and includes four novels and around 30 short stories. (Each volume is 250-300 pages.)
Sherlock Holmes and his best friend and biographer, Dr. John Watson, solve crimes in
Victorian London (1800's to early 1900's). These heinous, baffling crimes seem to confuse all except the amazing, deducting Sherlock Holmes, who could tell any of you where you have last
been, and what you are like in personality just by examining your clothes.
All of the cases are very interesting and are confusing enough to ponder. It is always nice to read about the developing friendship between Holmes and Watson, which, in my opinion, is
the best part about the series. If you don't like mysteries, don't read this. Otherwise, I highly recommend it! - K. E.
Shortie Like Mine by Ni-Ni Simone (Urban Lit)
The book that I read was "Shortie Like Mine." To me it was a great book but some may not like what I like. I think people should read it because it talks about a basic teen's life. It's mostly for thicker teens who don't feel comfortable in their own skin. "Shortie Like Mine" is a type of book you would want to read. The book would make you want to laugh, cry and so much more. I hope you enjoy the book! - S. M.
Slash by Saul Hudson (Biography)
This book is about the life of Slash, from the time he was about six years old through the present day. It deals with several problems that caused Guns N’ Roses to break up, as well as many drug and alcohol issues Slash dealt with while he was in the band. – M. D.
Smack by Melvin Burgess (Realistic Fiction)
Smack is a good book. It has a deeply rooted plot. Gemma, Tar and some others are the main people. Tar is a teenage boy who runs away from an abusive father to London and joins anarchists. Gemma is his friend who loves him so she also runs away. - M. H.
Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton (Biography)
The book Soul Surfer is all about Bethany Hamilton’s life. On Halloween she was surfing, and her arm was bitten off by a shark. She explains the feeling, what was going through her mind, how she recovered, and how she became more religious. She felt that God had a reason for that terrible event. But you’re going to have to read it to find out her reason :)
I liked how Bethany explained every little thing with so much detail. I also like how she didn’t blame God for everything that happened; she looked at it as a new beginning. I would recommend this biography to anyone who loves surfing or anyone who loves excitement . . . ‘cause I was always wanting to read more! It was truly a great story of her life.
– B. C.
Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk (Satire)
From 39,000 feet, somewhere above the Pacific Ocean, Tender Branson is flying on autopilot just waiting for his four engines to die and the empty commercial plane to take a nosedive into the vast Australian outback. He relives the events leading to his expected suicide in the cockpit of Flight 2039. Just like the story, the book’s pages decline from page 289, traveling backwards, always a constant reminder of Tender’s lonely and inevitable death ahead.
The story is filled with outrageous satire. Tender was one of thousands of children produced by a Creedish Death Cult. He survived their deliverance and did not commit suicide when the government intervened upon their “pious” community and its secret crimes. He was sent to the “outside” world and worked for 10 years as a labor missionary to support his community. He became a celebrity for being the only survivor left, and eventually hired an agent who tried to present him as a powerful religious messiah.
This is notably one of the most original and breathtaking books today. Chuck Palahniuk’s savage and twisted imagination will trap your focus and please your senses. He has captured the minds of adolescents and adults alike to form a strong, loyal fan base known as, “The Cult.” - Margaret Wingenfeld
Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper (Realistic Fiction)
It's about these kids that were in a car accident while they were drinking and driving, and one kid dies. The rest of the story tells about how his best friend deals with it. - C. H.
The Alchemist by Paul Coehlo (Adventure/Philosophy)
A Spanish sheepherder has a dream that he finds a treasure. He starts a journey to find his treasure and meets many interesting people along the way. – L. L.
The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll (Biography)
The Basketball Diaries is a book about Jim Carroll growing up on the streets of New York. He writes about his bad experiences with drugs and alcohol, and how he never truly exceeded in school. One thing he was good at was basketball. He was an all-city performer at the age of 16. – Q. H.
The Big Empty by J. B. Stephens (Science Fiction)
The Big Empty takes place in North America during a time after a deadly virus killed half of America’s population. The government takes absolute control of the states and orders all to remove themselves from “The Big Empty” – the center core of America. However a group of intelligent people is on its way toward a secret community that is supposedly the perfect place. – M. B.
The Boy Who Couldn’t Die by William Sleator (Fantasy/Suspense)
This is about a boy named Ken whose best friend Roger dies in a plane crash. He finds a woman who claims she can make him invulnerable to pain and death. But afterwards he starts to have dreams about digging up graves, knifing, strangling and trying to murder someone he loves.
This book is good and creepy. I like it because it keeps you on the edge of your seat. – N. H.
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (Realistic Fiction)
It is about this kid who gets kicked out of boarding school and kind of runs away for a few days until his parents find out. It's all about his experiences and how he feels about life as a teenager. It is set in New York in the 1960s.
I like it because I could relate it to my life. If you are a teenager you will like it. - A. Y.
The Chosen by Chaim Potok (Realistic Fiction)
Winner of the Edward Lewis Wallant Award
"He walked heavily out of the room, his shoulders stooped, his face old and torn with pain." This quote illustrates Potok's vivid language that can get you deeply involved with the book.
This is the story of a friendship between Danny and Rueven that begins after Danny hits Rueven in the eye with a line drive. The relationship continues in spite of obstacles, such as attending separate Jewish parochial schools that are intense rivals, and having fathers with opposing political views who exert powerful influences on their sons' lives. However, they eventually attend the same college, and share the same interest in excelling in different professions other than becoming Rabbis. The moral is to never let differences tear apart relationships.
I would recommend this book to someone who wanted to read a book with some history/background of the Jewish way of life, but one that is also just an all-around good book. It brings up distinctive events that many of us, as the readers, face in life whether we know it or not. Even the simple decision of learning to deal with troubles in life is one example of a connection the reader could have with the novel. - M. H.
The Color of Water by James McBride (Biography)
This is a biography of the life of the author’s mother, Ruth McBride. Ruth married an African American, a different race from herself. Her children always wondered why they were different from their mother.
I recommend this book because it’s about how a mother loves her children no matter what they look like. – B. C.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon (Realistic Fiction)
This book is about a 15-year-old autistic boy who investigates the death of a neighborhood dog. He ends up discovering more about the murder and his family than expected.
This book is creative and different. It is interesting to read throughout. – S. C.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Mystery)
The DaVinci Code is about a man who got murdered in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The man who died left clues inside the museum for his granddaughter to find. The clues are all related to the Holy Grail. A symbolist comes along on the journey, while being chased by the police because they think he is the murderer.
I like this book because it makes you think. It made me think about how symbols are all around us and everything has a deeper meaning. Read between the lines. - L. L.
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler (Realistic Fiction)
Recipient of Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Fiction
Virginia is a typical teenage girl, dealing with the drama of her family, friends and dating, like many girls in high school do. While all of these changes are occurring, Virginia experiences this feeling of being secluded. She doesn’t only feel left out at school, but also at home, with being overweight, and having her parents consistently trying to change her eating habits. With all the difficulties she is dealing with, her best friend has moved away to Walla-Walla and she must face the problems on her own, simply e-mailing her friend for advice and having occasional phone conversations.
I would recommend this book to teenage girls. They would easily be able to relate to what happens in the book and understand what Virginia is going through. Her coping methods can be used in your own life to work through problems.
– Mandee Hortert
This book is bout a girl named Viginia Shreves. She is your average high school sophomore. She has a mom -- who is a health freak, a dad -- who is a sports fanatic, a brother, Byron Shreves -- who graduated two years ago and is the most popular boy, and a sister, Anis -- who joined the Peace Corps. Virginia is crushing on this boy, Froggy Welsh IV.
Virginia's life seems pretty normal, except for one thing -- her weight. At school she is known as "the fat kid." People pick on her, and her family is always telling her to diet. Throughout the book, Virginia faces struggles with her weight, but learns new ways to cope with it. With the help of her best friend who's living in Walla Walla, Washington, Virginia's life is turning out well.
I would recommend this book to mainly girls. It's a very amazing book and it teaches you that looks aren't everything. Don't let people put you down for being different. This book was very interesting and it was hard to put down. - M.K.
The Gunslinger by Stephen King (Fantasy/Suspense)
In Stephen King’s The Gunslinger, the main character, Roland, journeys through a desert in search of a mysterious man. The man has answers to the many questions Roland asks, and he won’t stop searching until he finds this man.
My favorite part about the book is Stephen King’s unique writing style. He mixes pop culture into the events of the book, and his writing seems like he is actually speaking to you. I would recommend this book because Stephen King is an amazing writer; you never want to stop reading. – C. K.
The Heart is Deceitful Above all Things by J. T. LeRoy (Realistic Fiction)
The Heart is Deceitful is a novel about a boy named Jeremiah. The book starts when he is four years old and tells the story of his life. In the beginning, Jeremiah is taken away from his foster parents, and returned to his real mother, who is only 18. His mother, Sarah, is a drug addict and travels constantly with Jeremiah, living with different boyfriends. The book reveals the troubles and hard times that Jeremiah must endure due to his mother’s chaotic attitude.
I recommend this book to older teenagers. The novel is very interesting and I really enjoyed it. Other teens who enjoy realistic fiction will definitely enjoy this book. – E. B.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (Fantasy)
This book is about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who goes on an adventure with a wizard and some dwarves to take back their stolen treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way Bilbo becomes more courageous, and that allows him to help out in the end.
I like this book because it was about adventure, and I would recommend it because I think it is a really good book.
– D. L.
The Host by Stephenie Meyer (Science Fiction)
The Host is a book about people who are inserted with a new soul making all people equal and perfect. But one of them meets humans and she falls in love with a human, but then there is a twist.
This book is very entertaining, especially for young women. It sounds a little far-fetched, but it is very good. – H. G.
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer (Science Fiction/Suspense)
Matt is a clone. He is cloned from a powerful drug lord who rules a country called Opium that is between the U.S. and Mexico. Clones are used for spare parts. Good book. – R. G.
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (Realistic Fiction)
The House on Mango Street is about a young girl who moves into many different houses. She hates the house that she lives in during this book. During the whole book she talks about how women are mistreated and how she wants to live somewhere else.
If you like to read realistic fiction, this is a good book. It is interesting because it tells how women are treated in different cultures. It tells about how she deals with day-to-day situations while she lives in a rough neighborhood – B. S.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Realistic Fiction)
The Kite Runner is about two friends who get caught in betrayal and loyalty. It’s about how two friends, Amir and Hassan lose the trust they shared. Find out what happens between the friends. – S. K.
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (Fantasy)
Tolkien's epic story of good versus evil is the best series of all time. Rather than focus on one character, the books use an assortment of races, including elves, dwarfs and ogres. Promising to not disappoint, you will be taken away to deep forests, underground tombs, and vast battlegrounds. The trilogy tells of the destruction of the One Ring, a weapon of evil.
Those who read the books will enjoy the vast, intricate plots, compelling story line, and uncanny heroism. Be pulled into the trials of the Company and rejoice with them in their moments of triumph.– I. C.
The Lost Boy by David Pelzer (Biography)
The Lost Boy is about a child abuse case in California. He had to decide whether to stay in the abusive household of his parents, or become a foster child under the supervision of the courts. He decided to become a foster child because he realized his life would not become any worse than it already was.
I would recommend this book to all Ballard students because it really makes you thankful for what you have, and makes you feel extremely thankful and appreciative of the loving parents that most of us have. – L. S.
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen (Historical Fiction)
The Luxe is about a girl named Elizabeth Holland and her family. They live in Manhattan in 1899. It turns out that her family is broke, but they don’t want Society to know, so Elizabeth’s mom tells her that she is going to be married to the handsome and wealthy Henry Schoonmaker. Elizabeth does not love Henry though, and he doesn’t love her. He actually falls in love with Elizabeth’s little sister, Diana. Also Elizabeth is in love with her “driver,” William.
I like it because it is very suspenseful and I like books from the 1800 -1900s. – E. K.
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards (Realistic Fiction)
This book takes place in Lexington, KY in the early 1960s. It is about a doctor, and his wife, who delivers his own twins. Immediately he recognizes that one of the twins, Phoebe, has Down Syndrome, and sends her off with the nurse before his wife Norah awakes. Caroline, the nurse, takes Phoebe to an institution in Louisville, but once she reaches it, she realizes she can’t give up this precious baby, and decides to raise her as her own. Meanwhile, Norah and Paul (the other twin) are living with a sense of emptiness, and David (the doctor) is lying to his family, telling them the twin died at birth. This intriguing book takes you through a journey of a family’s ups and downs, and the feeling of an emptiness that cannot be filled.
I loved Kim Edwards’ writing style in this book. Although it can be confusing at times, it is definitely well worth reading. I would recommend this book to fans of Jodi Picoult. – S. E.
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd (Realistic Fiction)
A middle-aged lady, going through a decisive time in her marriage, almost loses her mother, only to find out details about her childhood and her father's death. On her journey to help her mother in the deep south on a coastal island, she is intrigued by romance and the mystic sea. - Ms. Beth Inman, Teacher
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (Realistic Fiction/Romance)
The Notebook is a love story written as a first and third person narrative, that tells the story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton. This novel tells the story of how they fell in love in the 1940s, and again in 1996. The book has a sense of forbidden love because Allie is from a wealthy upper-class family, and Noah is a normal boy that works for a living. The setting of this story is New Bern, North Carolina.
I recommend this book to girls of any age who enjoy love stories. This novel will touch your heart because of their relationship, which is complicated due to Allie’s Alzheimer’s Disease. – K. C.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Realistic Fiction)
This book is about an old Cuban fisherman and his time and life at sea. It is most likely set in the early 20th century, in a port city in Cuba. – C. T.
The Pact by Jodi Picoult (Realistic Fiction)
This book is about two teenagers who have known each other for all their lives. Their parents knew they were going to get married and everything. They were dating for about three years until the girl wanted to die. The book goes from when they were young to after the shooting. You figure out who kills who and everything. – E. H.
The Pact is a good book because it’s very realistic and you want to keep reading. Also the people in the book are around our age in some parts. It can relate to a lot of people in high school. – C. B.
The Sight by David Clemente-Davies (Fantasy)
This is an enchanting novel about a wolf pack trapped by a prophecy and a curse. The young wolf, Larka, must embark on a journey involving death, love and the power of The Sight. The Sight allows her to see through the eyes of birds and see the future in water.
I would recommend this book to teens who are interested in animals, religion and magic. It will keep you hooked as the story of one loyal family unfolds. - J. L.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares (Realistic Fiction)
In this book, the main characters, Lena, Carmen, Bridget and Tibby, are best friends who have always spent their summer vacation together. For the first time, this summer all of the friends are spending their summer apart. Tibby is staying home to work at a local grocery store, and is mad that all her friends are leaving her. Bridget goes to soccer camp in Mexico, where she meets a new boy. Carmen goes to visit her dad, just to find out he is getting married, and Lena goes to Greece to visit her grandparents.
I recommend this book because it is perfect for all teenage girls who go through many things in their life. I like this book because it shows their true friendship and how important it is. – J. S.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Fantasy)
Henry DeTamble, a time-traveling man in his thirties, meets Clare Abshire, age six, during one of his sojourns through time. She accepts this strange, naked man as something normal in her life, and brings him food and clothing. Thus begins their fascinating relationship.
This story follows the chronologically disrupted life of Henry and the normal life of Clare as they meet and share a relationship that is uniquely wonderful. This story of love and life across the boundary of time will keep the pages turning as you learn more about Henry's gift of time travel. - Juliana Keller
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (Realistic Fiction)
The Truth About Forever is written by Sarah Dessen who has written many amazing books. Other books she has written are This Lullaby, and Just Listen.
This book is about a girl named Macey. Her boyfriend goes away for the summer. Macy thinks this is going to be the worst summer ever. One night her mom has a party and a catering company is there for the party. They ask Macy to be part of the catering company and she accepts. – M. K. P.
The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien (Fantasy)
The Two Towers is about a group of Middle Earth gnomes who try to destroy the Ring. – M. D.
The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery (Non-Fiction)
A scientific look at human impact on our atmosphere and climate. History of carbon emissions and how their increase since the Industrial Revolution has impacted our environment.
The author looks at political influences like the Kyoto Treaty and Americans' ambivalence to change our conspicuous consumption patterns. He recommends alternative energy strategies that must take place in the next decade for our existence on earth to continue. - Mrs. Beth Inman, Science Teacher.
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks (Realistic Fiction/Romance)
If you are every wanting to read a romantic book, The Wedding would be a good choice. If you loved The Notebook, then you’ll like The Wedding. This book tells the story of a man who feels like the love his wife had for him is now gone. After forgetting their anniversary he realizes that it is up to him to save his marriage. The book tells about a man who tries to make his wife fall in love with him all over again. This book has mixed emotions of sweetness, but bitterness as well.
I recommend this book to women mainly, but it’s an enjoyable book that I’m sure everyone would enjoy. – E. Z.
Tithe by Holly Black (Fantasy)
Tithe is a fantasy about modern day fairies. At the center is a changling called Kaye. She is to participate in the Tithe in her human glamour and at the last second be revealed as a pixie. Kaye and her friends play games and foil plots in this fantasy novel.
This book sucks you into a world that's so different from ours, yet is set in Jersey. We watch a 16-year-old dropout establish her identity. We learn about the value of friendships and being in a band. - K. M.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Realistic Fiction)
The story takes place in Maycomb County Alabama. It's about a black male who gets blamed for something he didn't do. I like it because it's realistic. - T. M.
Trickster’s Choice by Tamora Pierce (Fantasy)
Trickster’s Choice is about a girl who is captured by pirates and made a slave, and then is left on the Copper Isles. She discovers that she is part of a Kyprich prophecy and the trickster god Kyprioth wants her so he can put a “twice royal queen” on the throne. Along the way she meets a man named Nawat Crow, and befriends the daughters of her master’s house.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and imaginative creatures. – J. M.
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (Fantasy)
This is a great book about a lonely girl who one day discovers a secret that changes her life. She comes across a secret well in the forest by her home. Drinking the water from this well causes everlasting life. Soon the whole issue of living forever causes conflicts between her and her friends who had introduced her to a world of living forever. I like this book because it is very suspenseful and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. It is different from other books with its unique story plot and enchanting characters. - G. C.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Fantasy/Romance)
The book Twililght was an extremely good book. I like it because it was about love and how strong it is. In the story a girl named Bella falls madly in love with a dapper young vampire named Edward. Through all their trials and tests of faith they have for one another they try and make their love work. I think you will enjoy this book. – A. D.
Bella Swann, the main character in Twilight, moves to Forks to live with her dad. Soon after starting at a new school she notices a boy who really stands out. This is Edward Cullen. Later in the book Bella’s friend Jacob Black tells Bella that Edward is a vampire, but Bella loves him and doesn’t care. The book is all about the adventures, and good and bad times that Edward and Bella go through together.
I recommend this book because of the great detail that keeps you interested and the fun, action-packed plot. Also I recommend this book because the writing and description make you literally fall in love with the characters and put yourself in their position. This is a book your eyes will stay glued to. – K. F.
Twilight is a fictional romance novel about a girl named Bella and a vampire named Edward. They fall in love but there is one problem: they can’t be physical because Edward is a vampire, so they face some issues. The setting is in Forks where it is really rainy, and also at Bella’s home and school.
I like the book because I could relate to Bella, and it is suspenseful. – L. N.
This book is so exciting and different. It introduces you to a whole new world. I never wanted to quit reading it. Once you finish this book I guarantee you’ll want to read the rest of the series. It’s dangerous, frightening, caring, interesting, and so much more.
It’s about an entire vampire family that gets introduced to a human girl. Although they love each other, many dangers and difficulties occur because the human and vampire worlds are supposed to be kept separate. – T. Q.
Twilight is a book that never loses your attention. One of the main characters named Edward will blow you away. The way the author makes him seem is so perfect, that you are guaranteed to fall in love with him.
This book is like no other and is so intriguing. There is also a movie to go along with the book, so it gives you a visual. Read this book, and I promise you will love it. – B. V.
Twilight Saga is a love story with a twist. It’s about Bella Swan and Edward Cullen living through their high school grades their own way. Edward is a vampire who is deeply in love with Bella. Bella is a human who is deeply in love with Edward. But it’s not supposed to be. – M. R.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Science Fiction)
The main character is Tally. She lives in a city in the future. In this city, when you turn 16 you get an operation that turns you pretty. But when Tally finds a new friend, Shay, Shay doesn’t want to be pretty. So when Shay runs away, Tally has to find her and turn her in, or she will never be allowed to turn pretty. – P. C.
When Lightening Strikes (1-800-Where-R-You series) by Meg Cabot (Fantasy)
This book is about a 16-year-old who is normal, goes to high school, has a friend, a crush, has family problems. Then once during a storm she and her friend go under school bleachers to wait out the hail, and lightning strikes the bleachers and she becomes unconscious. She wakes up and is fine. She goes home and the next morning she knows where some missing kids are that she saw on the back of the milk carton. The FBI and the press find out and her life is changed forever.
I thought the book was really good. It is the first in a series of five books, and all of them are really good. – K. W.
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Realistic Fiction)
This story incorporates many real life emotions into a fun, enjoyable, and very captivating fictional story. A boy in the backwoods of the U.S. is preparing to go coon hunting near his home and in tournaments. The only thing standing in his way is not having the dogs he needs. Once he gets them, the adventure begins.
If you want a "can't put it down" book filled with action, emotion, nature, and of course animals, then certainly this book is for you. - L. A.
Where’s Waldo by Martin Handford (Seek and Find)
Where’s Waldo is a seek-and-find book that keeps you occupied. Waldo is a man in jeans, a red & white striped shirt, and hat. He goes to various locations and you have to find him and some other stuff.
I recommend this to people who are bored in class and need a little brainteaser to keep them awake or busy. I’m a sophomore and I do them when I’m bored or to have fun at my friend’s house. – N. M.
White Oleander by Janet Fitch (Realistic Fiction)
White Oleander is about a girl named Astrid who gets put into foster care because her mom went to jail for murdering her ex-boyfriend. The book chronicles Astrid’s life as she moves from home to home, looking for a family to love her.
I like the book because it was so real and relatable, despite the fact that Astrid’s mom was in jail and she was put in foster care. I would recommend it to girls because she goes through stages that girls could easily relate to. - A. A.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire (Fantasy)
Ever wonder how Dorothy met the wicked witch? Or what really happened when Dorothy landed in Oz? In Wicked, the witch tells all. Find out about the shock her green skin caused at her birth and why her sister got the red slippers. This tale will keep you reading as Elphaba the Witch travels through the land of Oz.
This is a wonderful story about one of literature's most feared and least understood characters. Join the witch on her journey to find the true nature of evil. - Juliana Keller
Wild Women by Autumn Stephens (Non-Fiction)
Vignettes about atypical women from the 1800's - 1900's, like the first woman to run for president (Belva Lockwood), campaigners for free love, mediums, artists and other rebels. - Dr. Tami Harbolt-Bosco, Teacher
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