Book Bites Reviews

Caught by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Review by Libby
This book is about time travel. These two kids travel to the 20th century. They "stalk" Albert Einstein and his wife. They find out his daughter is a missing child of history that has been taken to the 21st century to grow up and she comes back to the 20th century to temporarily shift into her baby form to die (she's sick). Mileva then finds out about time travel and for 60 years she watched her family's life like a move. She was in a time hollow. Time doesn't exist in time hollows. An exampis she was pregnant and 60 years later isn't anymore. She tries to get her 13 year old daughter and husband to meet but time is preventing it. Right before he sees his daughter, Emily, time freezes to prevent it. Then Mileva understands she must choose between Albert and Emily. She ends up choosing Albert and living out a full life with 2 other sons but Emily died as a baby but lived as a teen. When Albert is an hour from death she explains everything and he dies happy. The 2 kids then go back to the 21st century where time has resumed (it was frozen) and they sneak back into class. I like this book because it was just amazing and I read ti in a day and I couldn't put it down. It's just an amazing. You should read this book because it very much resembles Dr. Who and it is very interesting and full of action and it's just great.

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
Review by B-liz
This book is about Ali and Cole taking down Anima Industries. They have to deal with their issues before they can save the world. I like this book because it has everything I like in it, action, romance and sad parts. You should read this book because it has many twists and turns that will keep you on your toes.

Everneath by Brodi Ashton
Review by Tori
Nikki has been in the Everneath where Cool an everneath, has been sucking her life force. My favorite character is Will because he is a neutral character. It was an OK book.

Wuthering Heights by Charlotte Bronte
Review by Paige
Mr. Lockwood goes to Wuthering Heights and one of the servants tells him a story.  It is a true story of the adventures of Catherine and Heathcliff. My favorite character is Cathy because she is curious, but is sometimes aggravating. I liked this book because it was entertaining and interesting. I also like the writing.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Review by Tori
A troubled young man murders and old pawnbroker and her sister. My favorite character is Razumikhin because he is an interesting character and he is sometimes funny. I liked it because it made me think and the story is interesting.

The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey
Review by Tori
Almost everyone on Earth has been wiped out by aliens in waves of destruction. The book begins with Cassie's group taking refuge in an abandoned hotel. But with winter coming and no sign of Evan Walker, they are starting to lose hope. My favorite character is Zombie because I like the name and he is a noble character. Cassie Sullivan because she is sarcastic, and Ringer because she is awesome, strong and likes chess. I loved this book because the writing is great, it's a page turner, and the story is interesting.

Also discussed:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Book Bites Reviews

Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki
Review by Torrance
A girl who is moving to another town, becomes struck in a bath house for the spirits. Along the way she meets friends and enemies alike, who give her a job at the bath house. I like this book because it was humorous, entertaining, and comforting in a way. I liked the art and story also. The movie is great too. You should read this book because it was a good book.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Review by Paige
A tournament is happening at Hogwart's You face challenges that you have to use magic to defeat. Students at Hogwart's below the age of 17 are not allowed. But Harry's name appears in the Goblet of Fire. Harry Potter is suspicious of who put it there. I like this book because it was entertaining, and has magic in it. I also liked this book because there are wizards such as Hermione, Ron and Harry. You should read this book because it was adventurous and funny.

Lou: Down In The Dumps by Julien Neel
Review by Justine
This book is about Lou going back to school.

Book Bites Reviews


Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers
Review by Tori
Isame, after running away from an arranged marriage, trains to become an assassin at a convent where girls carry out death's wishes. On Isame's third and most challenging assignment yet, will she have to kill the one she loves. (Oh no!) My favorite characters are Death and Annith (Isame's horse) because he is one of the few amusing characters and because Annith is interesting and helps the main character. I liked this book because this book because it was an interesting story but I didn't like most of the characters.

D. Gray-man by Katsura Hoshino
Review by Paige
Allen walker and his crew discover another exorcist inside an orphanage, but a level four akuma comes. My favorite character is Kanda because he is very serious. I liked this book because it was entertaining and funny.

Chi's Sweet Home by Kanata Konami
Review by Evilynn
The story takes place outside and in a family's home. Chi lost her mom and a family found her and is taking car of her. But there are no cats allowed in the apartment. My favorite character is Chi because he is a funny, cute, evil cat and is the most awesomest kitten in the world. I loved this book because it was so cute and funny. It was the best book I ever read.

The One And Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Review by Justine
Ivan is a gorilla at Big Top Mall. It tells about his life in Big Top Mall. My favorite character is Ivan because he is the only character that I have most knowledge about. I like this book because it's cool so far.

Book Bites Reviews

Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
Review by Justine
A wimpy kid writes in a diary and writes his life.

Paper Towns by John Green
Review by Paige
Q Jacobson is neighbors with Margo. The Margo who always disappears and she leaves clues behind. This time she left "The Song of Myself" behind and Q is determined to find her. My favorite part of the story is when they are all (Lasy, Ben, Radar and Q) going to find Margo and were rushing around to get there. I liked this book because it was entertaining and interesting.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Fiery Shaffer
Review by Tori
A writer exchanges letters with the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I liked this book because it was interesting.

Book Bites Reviews

The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman (Oatmeal)

Review by Tori

The author explains his reasons for running in a hilarious way. The main character is my favorite because he is the only one in the book. I liked this book because it was inspiring and funny.

Chi's Sweet Home by Kanata Konami

Review by Justine

Chi lost his mom and doesn't know where home is.

Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher

Eric stays fat for Sarah. Sarah is my favorite character because she's got spunk. I loved this book because it had a happy ending.

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

A guy gets smart from surgery. My favorite character is Algernon because you always root for the mouse. I disliked this book because it was too long.

I Am Half Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley

Review by Paige

Flavia De Luce is on another adventures. Buckshaw is in debt, so they have this camera crew that will shoot a movie at Buckshaw. Phyllis is the main character, but she shows up dead. Flavia is my favorite character because she is curious and smart. I loved this book because it was mysterious and funny.

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Review by Tori

Alina Starker has to find the Firebird, save Ravka from the Darkling and lead and army. My favorite character is Harshaw's cat because I love cats. I loved this book because it was very emotional.

Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

Review by B-liz

A girl becomes a vampire. My favorite character is Jackal because he had a short part and is handsome. I loved this book because it was funny and fast paced.

D Gray Man by Katsura Hoshino

Review by Paige

Exorcists are hunting down Akuma, which are monsters who kill humans. The Millennium Earl controls Akuma. Exorcists kill Akuma. My favorite character sis Yu Kanda and Lenalee Lee because Yu Kanda is very serious. And Lenalee Lee is the comic relief, but serious and has the power of dark boots. I loved this book because it was entertaining and funny.

Other Titles Discussed

Your Very Own Robot Goes Cuckoo Bananas! by R.A. Montgomery

Confessions The Paris Mysteries by James Patterson

Book Bites Reviews

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Review by B-Liz
Alina has to fight the Darkling, save the world and be a boss. Can she do it? My favorite character is the Darkling because he is so misunderstood. I loved and hated this book because it was action packed and sad.

Alice and the Country of Hearts by Various Authors
Review by Paige
Alice falls down in this dark hole and finds this new world. This rabbit guy makes her drink this medicine to make  her stay in their world. My favorite character is Alice because she is a strong female character and funny. I loved this book because it was really good.

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
The second book in the Lunar Chronicles. The book is mainly on the perspective of an 18 year old girl, Scarlet who lives in a small town in France. When Scarlet's grandmother disappears her and Wolf's destiny's meet. My favorite part of the book is when it is finally revealed what Cinder is. I recommend this book to teenagers who like science fiction.

The Sweetness At The Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Review by Paige
Flavia de Luce lives in a big house with her two sisters and a father, but her mother died in a mountaineering accident. Flavia loves chemistry and hates her sisters. One day a dead bird had a postage stamp connected to it's beak on their doorstep and a dead man is found in the cucumber patch. Who is he? My favorite part in the book was when she made a concoction with poison ivy and added it to her sister's lipstick. I recommend this book to anyone. It is amazing.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'dell
Review by Paige
Karana notices that a ship has come to kill otters. They end up killing most of the tribe because the leader of the tribe disagreed with the men on the ship. Another ship comes and says that they will take them to another island but she is left behind. My favorite character is Karana because she is very brave and she uses her skills to survive in the wild. I liked this book because it was very adventurous.

The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde
Review by Tori
Jennifer Strange discovers that she is the last dragonslayer, but she believes after meeting Maltcassion, the last dragon, that he is noble creature and does not deserve to die. My favorite character is the Quarkbeast because he is very funny. I liked this book because it was entertaining.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Review by Justine
Percy went to a boarding school for reform students. He was going home with his best friend Grover when the bus broke down. Percy saw 3 women who are cutting strings. Grover and Percy got home. Grover got to their apartment with goat legs. His mom got all upset and a Minotaur was chasing them and crashed their car.

The Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley
Review by Paige
Flavia is trying to figure out why the Fortune Teller was brutally attacked and she is trying to find out who did it. Buckshaw is not doing well, her father doesn't have enough money to keep Buckshaw going. My favorite character is Flavia because she is very intelligent and loves chemistry. I loved this book because it was suspenseful and I loved the characters.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
Review by Tori
A plane full of beauty queens crash lands on an island in the middle of nowhere and are forced to combine their talents and survive. My favorite character is Adina (Miss New Hampshire), and Taylor Renee Crystal Hawkins (Miss Texas) because they were very funny and crazy. I loved this book because the audiobook was amazing.

Cress by Marissa Meyer
Review by B-liz
Cinder has to stop the wedding of a lifetime. My favorite character is Wolf because he is a boss. I liked this book because it was action packed.

Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
Review by Tori
When Jacob's mom and dad die in a car crash, everything begins to change. Jacob, after dropping out of vet school, runs off with the circus and falls in loved with the wife of the director of the menagerie and becomes friends with Walter and Queenie, his dog. My favorite characters are Walter, Queenie and Rosie because all these characters propel the story and make it interesting. I especially enjoyed the character Rosie, the elephant because she is so smart. I dislike August and Marlane. I liked this book because it was interesting and I especially enjoyed the perspective of the old man who lives at the nursing home (Jacob.)

Out Of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Review by Paige
Melody can't move, talk or write anything. She is very intelligent, but she can't express herself and nobody knows that she is smart. She is going to enter a quiz team but everyone is against her. My favorite character is Melody because she is determined and intelligent; I admire that. I liked this book because it was definitely a page turner.

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Review by Tori
Alina is captured by the Darkling and finds a way to escape with a pirate who turns out to be the younger prince of Ravka and Mal, her loyal and trustworthy friend. After finding the amplifier, becoming the leader of the second army, how will she change? My favorite character is Alina and Nikolai because she is a strong character and he is a pretty cool character. He is always entertaining. I loved this book because it was written well and the idea was interesting.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
Review by Paige
A plane crash was full of beauty queens and they have to survive on this island. This book is about their adventure through being beauty queens on an island and how they change. My favorite character is Adina because she is smart and is a feminist. I loved this book because it was adventurous and interesting how they change on the island.

Other Titles Discussed
Seizure by Kathy Reichs
Siege by Kathy Reichs
Shatter Me by Tahere Mafi
The Tongue Cut Sparrow by M. J. York
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.

Book Bites Reviews

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Review by Tori
An urban fantasy novel placed in London, where a normal guy nbamed Richard is dragged into another world, the under-London. My favorite character is the Hunter because she is mysterious and is a great fighter. I loved this book because it was intriguing (all of Neil Gaiman's books are), and original.

The Weed That Strings The Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley
Review by Paige
Flavia DeLuce is trying to figure out how Robert Porsen died, or was murdered. Who murdered him? My favorite character is Flavia because she loves chemistry and is very intelligent. She is always curious. I loved this book because you were always on edge. It was definitely a page turner.

The Great Smelling Bee by R.L. Stine
Review by Syxx
My favorite character is Bernie Bridges because he is always trying to think of something quick so he won't get into trouble. I loved this book because this book is funny.

Also Discussed:
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling
The Blueberry Barf Off by R.L. Stine