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

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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.

Book Reviews from Book Bites

Princess Candy by Michael Dahl
Review by Melody
The book is about a girl who receives candy. I just liked this book. If you like candy, you will like this book.

The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens
Review by Tori
The book is about a pilot. He finds this rocket that can go 200 mph. He wants to make money with it by doing tricks but something goes awry. It's great if you like action







Trust No One by Linda Sue Park
Review by Hannah
**Spoiler Alert** This book is the 5th in the 39 Clues, Cahills vs. Vespers series. In the book, the Cahills find that the person w ho is making sure that they loose the battle with the Vespers is Amy's best friends who knows all their secrets. My favorite part of the book is when Evan, Amy , Dan, Atticus, and Jake find clues to who the person who is making them fail is, and don't get it at all until she reveals herself.

Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen
Review by Paige
There are three mouse guards that need to find the black axe. My favorite part is when the mice fought the snake. I recommend this book to whoever likes adventure.

Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Review by B-Liz
The book is about a boy escaping an orphanage. he is trying to find his father. I like when he gets cut by a fish. If you like the 1930's you will like this book.







Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
Review by Tessa
Charlie Bone can hear voices in photos and his aunts send him to Bloor's, a school for endowed. He makes friends with Fidelio Gunn and Olivia Vertigo and meets Billy Raven. They try to uncover the secret of one of the endowed, but others try to stop them. My favorite part is when he first meets Fidelio, as his music tutor. Everybody will love this book.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Review by Katelyn
Bella and Edward love each other but shouldn't be together. My favorite part is when they go to the meadow. If you like romance vampire novels you should read it.

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Book Bites Reviews

Double Identity by Margaret Peterson  Haddix
Review by Hannah

Bethany, the main character, is spoiled by her parents, but when she turns 12, her mom starts crying constantly, and a week before she turns 13, her parents drop her off at an aunt's house she never knew existed. She finds out the mystery of her life throughout the story. My favorite part of the story is when Bethany figures out the secret of her life and why her parents suddenly disappeared and why her last mane keeps getting changed. I recommend the is book to anyone who likes mysteries.


New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
Review by Katelyn
Bella gets hurt and Edward gets worried and leaves. My favorite part was the whole book. If you like vampire romance you will like this book.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Review by Lidia
Greg gets a journal that says "Diary" that his mom got him. He goes to school with weird people. My favorite part was when Greg's mom got him the journal.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Review by Paige
There is a girl who meets a dragon and has to go to the king to meet the old man of the moon. My favorite part is when the dragon tells a story. I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure.

Alice the 19th by Yu Watase
Review by Tori
A girl learns that she can use words as powers. My favorite part was when the rabbit girl appears. This book is awesome if you like Manga.

Alice-Miranda at school by Jacqueline Harvey
Review by Melody
Alice goes to boarding school and meets very weird people. My favorite part was when she walks in the gymnasium and a girl is freaking out. If you like realistic fiction, you might like this.

Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Review by B-liz
This book is about life on Alcatraz. My favorite part is when they talk about Al Capone. If you like criminals, you'll love this book.

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Review by Tessa
Four kids ace a test in different ways, and are chosen to go on a mission. They have to secretly attend the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, (L.I.V.E.). They find Mr. Benedict's lost twin, Mr. Curtain with his evil plot to take over the world. My favorite part is when the kids go through the test. Everyone of all ages will love this book.

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Book Bites Reviews

The Candymakers
by Wendy Mass
Review by Katelyn
The kids in this book are in a contest to make candy. My favorite part of the story was when they slept in a cocoa bean room. This book is really good.

Shih Tzu
by Sharon Llyn Vanderlip
Review by Lidia
This book is about shih tzu's and how to train them and their history. I read to page 10 and it's about more stuff. My favorite part is when I learned Shih Tzu's are mini lions. I loved this book because I have a Shih Tzu.

Olivia and The Missing Toy
by Ian Falconer
Review by Melody
Olivia loses her toy. My favorite part was when she cried about the toy. This book is great for youngins who are adventurous.

Son of Neptune
by Rick Riordan
Review by Tim
Percy has lost all his memory and makes his way to Camp Jupiter. He meets Hazel and Frank. Hazel is a daughter of Pluto who died and came back to life. Franks son of Mars and has a long line of family from Greece. My favorite part of the book is when Hazel rides the magical horse. This books VERY GOOD because it has a lot of humor and I like it.

Flush
by Carl Hiaasen
Review by Tori
his book is about a guy who tires to save the ocean from pollution. My favorite part was when his sister sneaks out to get footage of the waste being dumped. Awesome Book!!!

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin
Review by Paige
In this book there is a girl who is poor and her grandpa tells her stories. The Girl's Papa tells her stories like "The old man on the moon" and she goes to him to wish for good fortune. I like when the grandpa tells the stories because the stories are really good. I recommend this to anyone who likes adventure cause she goes on an adventure.

Catching Fire
by Suzanne Collins
Review by Jesse
Katniss and Peta return to the arena with the other victorious tributes in the Quarter Quell. My favorite part of the book is when they are entering the arena. I recommend this book to anyone who likes action and fighting. It would also appeal to people who enjoy survival.

Other books discussed include:
Getting Away With Murder by Chris Crowe
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
World War II: The Italian Campaign by Robert Wallace


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