Monday, February 25, 2013

Book Bites Reviews

Holes by Louis Sachar
Review by Tori
This book is about a kid who gets sent to Camp Green Lake because of a robbery, (which he didn't commit.) It's about his adventure at Camp Green Lake. I like this book because the writing and story are AWESOME!. You should read this book because it is such an inspiring story.

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Piccoult
Review by Skyler
This book is about a young teenager, Anna, who was scientifically altered before birth to be a perfect match fro her sister Kate who has cancer. Anna refuses to give Kate her kidney and hires a lawyer. I like this book because it is very interesting and somewhat relatable. You should read this book because it is very interesting and it is a good book.

The Forbidden Schoolhouse by Suzanne Jurmain
Review by Jesse
This book is about a lady who owns a school and wants an African American girl to be in the school. the people who have kids there don't want their kid in class with an African American girl. You should read this book because it's good.

The Incredible Journey by Shelia Burnford
Review by Paige
This book is about 3 animals who go on a journey to find there owner and traveled long and hard. I like this book because it is very adventurous and it shows how animals can survive. You should read this book because it is very adventurous.

The Final Warning by James Patterson
Review by B-liz
In this book the flock goes to Antarctica. They see penguins, and there is a human Frankenstein.

The Mysterious Benedict Society: The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
Review by Tessa
The team is called for the twins reunion, but find Mr. Benedict and Number Two have left before them, for a scavenger hunt. But Mr. Curtain holds a ransom for a rare plant that will cure  his disease. So the kids have to cross half the globe to find them with three words as a clue, "Follow the wind." I like this book because it is exciting. You should read this book because it is entertaining.

How To Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting To Kill You by Matthew Inman
Review by Melody
This book is about tips to tell you if your cat wants to kill you. I like this book because it is a graphic novel. You should read this book because it's hilarious.

My Life In Pink And Green by Lisa Greenwald
Review by Katelyn
Lucy's mom and grandma own a pharmacy and they are losing business. Lucy gives someone a makeover and she tells people and they start gaining more business. I like this book because it's funny. You should read this book because it has tips in every chapter.

Other books discussed:
Mississippi Trial: 1955 by Chris Crowe
Zombie Blondes by Brian James
Abraham Lincoln by Caroline Cross Gilpin
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

For a full list of Book Bites books, click here.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Book Bites Reviews

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Review by Max
This book is about a young adventurer who seeds adventure and goes along with a couple friends such as Annabeth, daughter of Athena, Grover, a satyr.  It starts at Camp Half-Blood and then goes to the Underworld, but the rest is unknown. You should read this book because it si action packed and full of friends.

Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
Review by Katelyn
Bella and Edward get married and have a baby while she is human, so the baby is half-human, half vampire and her name is Renesme. The Volturi finds out and thinks she is an immortal child which is forbidden. so now there is a fight and the Cullens have to get other vampires to come together and help them. there was something I forgot to mention. Renesme  has a gift by showing people her memories. So they plan to to use that to stop the Volturi. I like this book because it's interesting and I like how all the different vampires have different powers. You should read this book if you like teen vampire romance novels.

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Review by T-B
Jacob hears strange stories from his Grandpa and when he dies from his "imaginary" monster, Jacob realizes they are true. he must then retreat to his Grandpa's childhood safe house along with his peculiar friends. Then Jacob realizes that he is peculiar like his Grandpa, they're the only ones who can see the monsters. I like this book because it is thrilling and is awesome all the way. You should read this book because it is fast paced.

Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
Review by Hannah
Mattie is 14 when the Yellow Fever hits and she and her mom have to close down their coffee shop. Then her mom gets the fever, so she has to go to a house in the country. But she never gets there, because she catches the Fever, and on the way to the house they are turned away by soldiers. (I can't give anything else away.) You should read this book because it reflects the history of the time, and it's very believable and it's a coming of age story.

Crash by Lisa McMann
Review by Paige
this book is about a girl named Jules who is seeing things like crashes and fire. I like this book because the girl works at a pizza place and explains things well. You should read this book because it has lots of detail.

Tales From A Not-So-Popular Party Girl by Rachel Renee Russel
Review by Melody
This book is about a girl who writes a diary. There is a dance coming up and she really wants a boy to ask her. I like this book because it is in diary form and it is realistic fiction.

School's Out Forever by James Patterson
Review by B-Liz
This book is about how they adapt to new environments. This book is also about super-model wolves and avian kids. I like this book because I am the chosen one because I tried breathing under water like Angel. You should read this book because it will blow your mind.

A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
Review by Tim
This book is about a girl who can see colors with worse or sounds, like people's names are different colors or different patterns. In the book she gets a cat named Mango who dies and she can see a faint look of Mango on her bed. I like this book because it is relatable on the bad luck with her cat and her grandfather. You should read this book because it has excellent writing and is well explained.

Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Review by Jesse
Percy finds himself with no memory except his name. He is being followed by some Gorgons who won't die because the doors of death are opened. So Percy must go to Camp Jupiter to be safe. I like when his new friend Hazel has a memory of her past. If you like action books or adventure book s you will like this book.

Nic Bishop: Spiders by Nic Bishop
Review by Lee
This book is about spiders. Some spiders in the book are deadly or big. Also, some habitats are very good. Interesting. It tells about their color and hunting skill. I like this book because it gives good interesting stuff that fill the needs in maybe I would like about spiders. you should read this book if you want to know about some unusual spiders.

The Passage by Justin Cronin
Review by Tori
This book is about Vampire like creatures, who escape from a lab and start attacking humans. I like this book because it is entertaining and exciting and action. you should read this book for the same reason I like it.

Follow The Silver Trail by Keith Faulker
Review by Lidia
This book is about bugs following a silver trail. But the fruit is bitten into. But they don't know who did it. I like this book because it is very very short. Also a good book because it's short. you should read this book because it's short.