Action & Adventure
Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter Submitted by Samuel E.
Plot: See the world from a cat's perspective as they begin a new life in the wild. Rusty the cat meets the clans living in the forest next door and joins them. Immediately being thrust into a war between clans.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because it teaches personal values and life lessons, and sometimes a good book can calm you down.
Plot: See the world from a cat's perspective as they begin a new life in the wild. Rusty the cat meets the clans living in the forest next door and joins them. Immediately being thrust into a war between clans.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because it teaches personal values and life lessons, and sometimes a good book can calm you down.
Angel Burn by Mitch Albom Submitted by L.A Weatherly
Plot: Sixteen-year-old Willow is a gifted mechanic and psychic living in upstate New York. When she does a reading for her classmate Beth, who is planning on joining the cult-like Church of Angels, Willow becomes scared Beth thinks she's been blessed by an angel, but Willow sees that the "angel" feeds on humans' life force, poisoning bodies and damaging minds while leaving the victim euphoric. Alex is trying to kill Willow for the CIA. The CIA agents are out trying to kill the angels, or are they? Are they trying to stop the rogue angels for the angel's own good? Or are they trying to protect there spices and keep feeding off humans?
Why Read?: This book is one of the best series I have ever read, if you are into action-packed books then this is the trilogy for you. These are action-packed romantic thrillers, and you might just find yourself reading the series to much.
Comments: Enjoy, and give it a chance, you may end up enjoying it just as much as I did!
Plot: Sixteen-year-old Willow is a gifted mechanic and psychic living in upstate New York. When she does a reading for her classmate Beth, who is planning on joining the cult-like Church of Angels, Willow becomes scared Beth thinks she's been blessed by an angel, but Willow sees that the "angel" feeds on humans' life force, poisoning bodies and damaging minds while leaving the victim euphoric. Alex is trying to kill Willow for the CIA. The CIA agents are out trying to kill the angels, or are they? Are they trying to stop the rogue angels for the angel's own good? Or are they trying to protect there spices and keep feeding off humans?
Why Read?: This book is one of the best series I have ever read, if you are into action-packed books then this is the trilogy for you. These are action-packed romantic thrillers, and you might just find yourself reading the series to much.
Comments: Enjoy, and give it a chance, you may end up enjoying it just as much as I did!
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore Submitted by Emily F.
Plot: A planet called Lorien was destroyed by a species called Mogadorians. The Elders of Lorien sent 9 children to Earth to protect it and it's people from the Mogs. They are named due to their numbers. The Elders placed a charm which means they can only be killed in the order of their numbers until the charm is broken. These 9 children, called Garde, possess legacies which they develop.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because not only is the writing good, the plot is amazing. I personally couldn't put the book down and I read the whole series in about a month or two. It was amazing and the best series I've read.
Comments: Harry Potter is overrated and this is a better series.
Plot: A planet called Lorien was destroyed by a species called Mogadorians. The Elders of Lorien sent 9 children to Earth to protect it and it's people from the Mogs. They are named due to their numbers. The Elders placed a charm which means they can only be killed in the order of their numbers until the charm is broken. These 9 children, called Garde, possess legacies which they develop.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because not only is the writing good, the plot is amazing. I personally couldn't put the book down and I read the whole series in about a month or two. It was amazing and the best series I've read.
Comments: Harry Potter is overrated and this is a better series.
Snow and Rose by Emily Winifield Submitted by Liliana R.
Plot: The plot of this book was amazing. this story makes you feel all kinds of different emotions. These two girls are trying to find there way after some unfortunate events happen two them. They meet lots of different people. and the rest you'll have to find out for yourself.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because this is a really interesting book, and I know that people will enjoy reading it.
Plot: The plot of this book was amazing. this story makes you feel all kinds of different emotions. These two girls are trying to find there way after some unfortunate events happen two them. They meet lots of different people. and the rest you'll have to find out for yourself.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because this is a really interesting book, and I know that people will enjoy reading it.
Warriors Into the Wild by Erin Hunter Submitted by Cameron F.
Plot: It about a cat named rusty who is a kitty pet and wants to know what it is like to catch a mouse in the woods, but instead runs into a patrol of one of the four clans of cats and soon becomes a clan cat and in later books becomes the leader of Thunder-clan when Bluestar dies.
Why Read?: Because it will relieve stress and allow you to go into the world of the warriors and become a cat with one of the games that was made about it.
Comments: This book is very entertaining and will make you laugh and cry and will give you something to do that is worth reading.
Plot: It about a cat named rusty who is a kitty pet and wants to know what it is like to catch a mouse in the woods, but instead runs into a patrol of one of the four clans of cats and soon becomes a clan cat and in later books becomes the leader of Thunder-clan when Bluestar dies.
Why Read?: Because it will relieve stress and allow you to go into the world of the warriors and become a cat with one of the games that was made about it.
Comments: This book is very entertaining and will make you laugh and cry and will give you something to do that is worth reading.
Alex Rider: Crocodile Tears With Morrie by Anthony Horowitz Submitted by Rexx H.
Plot: Alex Rider is faced with another enemy that he has to travel to Africa to try to prevent from spreading disease all though out the world.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because it is unpredictable. You would think something is going to happen adn it doesn't out of nowhere the table have turned and Alex is stuck in a very critical position that could be life or death.
Comments: The first 3 chapters are rather boring but it gets very interesting in the end.
Plot: Alex Rider is faced with another enemy that he has to travel to Africa to try to prevent from spreading disease all though out the world.
Why Read?: This book is worth reading because it is unpredictable. You would think something is going to happen adn it doesn't out of nowhere the table have turned and Alex is stuck in a very critical position that could be life or death.
Comments: The first 3 chapters are rather boring but it gets very interesting in the end.
The Mouse with a Question Mark Tail by Richard Peck Submitted by Ivan H.
Plot: It is about a mouse that goes on to many adventures and he is very curious and loves to find new things. He saw that somebody important was in trouble and he tried his best to save them. .
Why Read?: It is worth reading because it is very interesting what he does and how he tries to save the person.
Comments: It is not in the school neither in the high school. You might want to get it from Jersey Cat.
Plot: It is about a mouse that goes on to many adventures and he is very curious and loves to find new things. He saw that somebody important was in trouble and he tried his best to save them. .
Why Read?: It is worth reading because it is very interesting what he does and how he tries to save the person.
Comments: It is not in the school neither in the high school. You might want to get it from Jersey Cat.
Graceling by Kristin Cashore Submitted by Kierah
Plot: The book is about a young girl named Katsa. She is born with a gift or grace that people fear. There are more people like her. She joins sides with a young prince Po. They are great friends. They go on adventures and love starts to come about between them. As trouble arises Katsa and Po must do what is needed to be done.
Why Read?: This book is great reading material. It is captivating and keeps you coming for me. I didn't like reading much but this book made me want to read it. This book is exciting and keeps you on your toes. Not everything in this book is as it seems.
Comments: I feel that this book should be given an award for its awesome literacy and it's ability to create such a great story. This book is NOT a waste of time it will be worth your while this I can guarantee.
Plot: The book is about a young girl named Katsa. She is born with a gift or grace that people fear. There are more people like her. She joins sides with a young prince Po. They are great friends. They go on adventures and love starts to come about between them. As trouble arises Katsa and Po must do what is needed to be done.
Why Read?: This book is great reading material. It is captivating and keeps you coming for me. I didn't like reading much but this book made me want to read it. This book is exciting and keeps you on your toes. Not everything in this book is as it seems.
Comments: I feel that this book should be given an award for its awesome literacy and it's ability to create such a great story. This book is NOT a waste of time it will be worth your while this I can guarantee.
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan Submitted by Worrell W.
Plot: The Titans Curse is the third book in a series called Percy Jackson. The series his its main character Percy son of Posieden god of the sea. The series is based of Greek Mythology. Percy and his friends go on a quest to save his best friend and potential love interest Annabeth daughter of Athena. There joined by the hunter because there god Artemis is kidnapped. There also accompanied by Grover the satyr and Zoe Nightshade. You should read this book only if you reed the other 2 books before it because it is a series. You can find it in the RIO section in the library by the series books. Hope you enjoy!
Why Read?: The book will not make sense if you didn't read the other 2 books that are before it. But the book and the series in general is very good. Rick Riordan is a great author and made the book very good. If you like Greek gods and funny stories along with heart pounding action and plot twists this is for you.
Comments: All books can be found in the library no need for Jersey Cat.
Plot: The Titans Curse is the third book in a series called Percy Jackson. The series his its main character Percy son of Posieden god of the sea. The series is based of Greek Mythology. Percy and his friends go on a quest to save his best friend and potential love interest Annabeth daughter of Athena. There joined by the hunter because there god Artemis is kidnapped. There also accompanied by Grover the satyr and Zoe Nightshade. You should read this book only if you reed the other 2 books before it because it is a series. You can find it in the RIO section in the library by the series books. Hope you enjoy!
Why Read?: The book will not make sense if you didn't read the other 2 books that are before it. But the book and the series in general is very good. Rick Riordan is a great author and made the book very good. If you like Greek gods and funny stories along with heart pounding action and plot twists this is for you.
Comments: All books can be found in the library no need for Jersey Cat.
The Compound by S.A. Bodeen Submitted by Adrian R.
Plot: The compound is an underground base made for safety from a "nuclear attack." The family has been living there for 6 years and Eli one of the characters thinks its about time they leave the compound. She has done her research about the outside world and everything seems to be fine. She needs to crack the code to escape the compound but her dad isn't making it easy. Why read? Its worth reading because the book grabs your attention and you wont get bored. Comments: There is a second book if you finish the first. |
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Submitted by Christina N.
Plot: This book is about a destroyed North America which is taken over by people known as The Capital. People are separated into districts and live in harsh conditions. Every year the capital hosts a game called the hunger games where 2 tributes from each district are forced to play in deadly games. Katniss and Peta go into the games where life or death is at stake. They both want to keep each other alive. But only one tribute makes it out.
Why read?: This book was suspenseful! It was amazing. I hadn’t read anything about it before. It has every possible theme you can think of including unrequited love. Readers will be hooked after the first chapter.
Plot: This book is about a destroyed North America which is taken over by people known as The Capital. People are separated into districts and live in harsh conditions. Every year the capital hosts a game called the hunger games where 2 tributes from each district are forced to play in deadly games. Katniss and Peta go into the games where life or death is at stake. They both want to keep each other alive. But only one tribute makes it out.
Why read?: This book was suspenseful! It was amazing. I hadn’t read anything about it before. It has every possible theme you can think of including unrequited love. Readers will be hooked after the first chapter.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Submitted by Christina N.
Plot: Just as Peta and Katniss arrive home from winning the games but with a twist. Life should be great- they are rich and actually have a house. But things turn eerie as President Snow visits Katniss and threatens her. She has to convince him that she is really in love with Peta or a whole rebellion will happen. But what she doesn’t want to face is that she really does love Peta. Then they get the news that there will be a Hunger Games featuring a veteran troupe from each district to participate again in The Hunger Games. Peta and Katniss face all new horrible adventures.
Why read?: This is the second book of the Hunger Games. It shows what happens to Katniss and Peta after the games. It is suspenseful and very beautiful.
Plot: Just as Peta and Katniss arrive home from winning the games but with a twist. Life should be great- they are rich and actually have a house. But things turn eerie as President Snow visits Katniss and threatens her. She has to convince him that she is really in love with Peta or a whole rebellion will happen. But what she doesn’t want to face is that she really does love Peta. Then they get the news that there will be a Hunger Games featuring a veteran troupe from each district to participate again in The Hunger Games. Peta and Katniss face all new horrible adventures.
Why read?: This is the second book of the Hunger Games. It shows what happens to Katniss and Peta after the games. It is suspenseful and very beautiful.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Submitted by Christina N.
Plot: This book is the final chapter that explains the conclusion of Katniss and Petas’ life, as well as the rest of Panem. A major rebellion occurs, and Peta is kidnapped by the Capitol. Katniss agrees to be the face of the rebellion. The capital and the districts go to war. (can’t mention anymore or it will ruin the entire story ending)
Why Read?: This book is the conclusion book to the Hunger Games novels. It explains what happens to everyone. It is adventurous and it has romance. It is overall amazing. I’m addicted.
Plot: This book is the final chapter that explains the conclusion of Katniss and Petas’ life, as well as the rest of Panem. A major rebellion occurs, and Peta is kidnapped by the Capitol. Katniss agrees to be the face of the rebellion. The capital and the districts go to war. (can’t mention anymore or it will ruin the entire story ending)
Why Read?: This book is the conclusion book to the Hunger Games novels. It explains what happens to everyone. It is adventurous and it has romance. It is overall amazing. I’m addicted.
The Island by Gary Paulsen Submitted by Cheyenne R.
Plot: This story is about a young teenage boy who finds an island and wants to learn all about it. But during his learning process he faces a lot of problems with people who are concerned. However, he doesn't face that for long, since the people find out why he's doing it.
Why Read? : Well if you are also a person who likes to explore and learn new things, you’ll like this book. It’s a relaxing story to read and very interesting especially learning how this young boy teaches himself how to communicate in the island. It’s pretty neat.
Comments: Personally, after reading this book, I related to it. Now I like doing stuff like exploring new places
alone to know myself more and more. You should try it. But read the book first. You’ll like it.
Plot: This story is about a young teenage boy who finds an island and wants to learn all about it. But during his learning process he faces a lot of problems with people who are concerned. However, he doesn't face that for long, since the people find out why he's doing it.
Why Read? : Well if you are also a person who likes to explore and learn new things, you’ll like this book. It’s a relaxing story to read and very interesting especially learning how this young boy teaches himself how to communicate in the island. It’s pretty neat.
Comments: Personally, after reading this book, I related to it. Now I like doing stuff like exploring new places
alone to know myself more and more. You should try it. But read the book first. You’ll like it.
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift Submitted by Charles Z.
Plot: Gulliver’s Travels is about the adventures of a seafaring man who gets stranded on several different islands and lands where he meets strange creatures and races.
Why read? This book is a very exciting read. It contains action and comedy making it a book that once you start reading you cannot put it down.
Other comments? One of the best classic books I’ve read.
Plot: Gulliver’s Travels is about the adventures of a seafaring man who gets stranded on several different islands and lands where he meets strange creatures and races.
Why read? This book is a very exciting read. It contains action and comedy making it a book that once you start reading you cannot put it down.
Other comments? One of the best classic books I’ve read.
Legend by Marie Lu Submitted by Allison B.
Plot: The United States of America became two unique nations instead of one. A fifteen- year old girl is a prodigy bounty hunter involved with the military. Her family is the richest family in their part of the nation. Then her brother gets killed by someone from the other nation. As prodigy bounty hunter tracks down this murderer, something happens when they meet and it became the start of the legend in their nations that will change things forever!
Why Read?: It is worth reading because it isn't your normal fiction book that only girl or only boys would like. It's something that both girls and boys would enjoy reading.
Plot: The United States of America became two unique nations instead of one. A fifteen- year old girl is a prodigy bounty hunter involved with the military. Her family is the richest family in their part of the nation. Then her brother gets killed by someone from the other nation. As prodigy bounty hunter tracks down this murderer, something happens when they meet and it became the start of the legend in their nations that will change things forever!
Why Read?: It is worth reading because it isn't your normal fiction book that only girl or only boys would like. It's something that both girls and boys would enjoy reading.
Don’t Judge a Girl By Her Cover by Ally Carter Submitted by Samuel G.
Plot: Cammie was excited to have a fun adventure while visiting her roommate, Macey in Boston. However, when she goes to the world's "best" school, she learns that “exciting” and “deadly” are two very similar things.
Why Read?: It kept my attention.
Plot: Cammie was excited to have a fun adventure while visiting her roommate, Macey in Boston. However, when she goes to the world's "best" school, she learns that “exciting” and “deadly” are two very similar things.
Why Read?: It kept my attention.