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Book Reviews, Gr. 7 & 8

Challenge: Do you have a book you treasure? Tell us the name of the book, its author, and why the book is special to you.

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  1. Ready Player One
    Ernest Cline
    In the year 2044, reality sucks. The only time teenager Wadw Watts really feels happy is when he is In the virtual utopia of the OASIS. Wade has spent all of his life to studying puzzles hidden in the game- puzzles based on the creator's obsession with 80's pop culture.

    When Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself being contacted by players willing to kill him to get the information needed to win this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade hopes to survive, he'l have to win-and confront the real world he has been so desperate to escape.

    Overall, I think this is a great read for Grade 7-8 students and their parents alike. It touches on subjects like being a social misfit, addiction, and the harsh reality we call life. This is definatley a more adult book and is not reccommended for the less mature. Thank you for Reading.

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  2. The Walking Dead : Rise of The Governor
    Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga
    Calling all Walking Dead fans! This is one of the most well written book I have ever read. It is a prequel to when the Governor first hit the television world and follows Brian, Phillip, Nick and Penny as they face the harsh undead world and, eventually, make their way to Woodbury, the town from the show. If you wold like to explore the past of the Governor, read this book.

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    1. I wonder if that's actually going to happen in the show

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  3. The Darkest power series: The Summoning
    Kelley Armstrong
    The Summoning is the first book out of three in the Darkest Power series. As soon as I started reading this book it absolutely captivated me into reading more! Chloe Saunders thought that she was just a regular girl, not too popular, but not a loner either. One day she is walking in school and she sees the supposedly school janitor. Turns out he was a ghost! He chases her down screaming at her, and she is running around the school like a maniac. Chloe is sent to Lyle house, a group home for "unstable teens". There she makes a few friends, and maybe a few enemies. She is diagnosed as "schizophrenic" and is put on medication. And now the scary looking guy is eyeing her a lot! To find out what else Chloe has in store for her read The Summoning!

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  4. I read the book "The Last Present" by Wendy Mass it is the forth book she wrote about mysterious Willow falls. In this book, Conner's little sister Grace gets frozen and no one knows what's going one, no one except for Angelina D'angelo. Soon, Angelina brings best friends Amanda and Leo into this mess to try to send them back in time to a different one of Graces birthday parties to try to fix things that went wrong. If they are able to fix 3 of Graces parties she would be cured. But, Later on in the story they discover that more than they thought was at stake, especially now that Bucky Whitehead is involved. With the help of Tara, Rory and Ray, will Amanda and Leo be able to save Grace? Find out when you read "The Last Present"

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  5. Hurricane Gold
    Charlie Higson

    The fourth installment of the Young Bond series, a series of novels depicting super spy, James Bond, as a teenager in the 1930s.

    The book starts with a prologue that takes place on an island in the Caribbean called Lagrimas Negras (black tears). El Huracán, the boss, announces to his guests that one of them has broken one of the rules, specifically, contacting the outside world. The traitor is then found and sent to La Avenida de Muerte (The Avenue of Death), a deadly obstacle course.

    James Bond then arrives in Mexico with his aunt to see an ancient Mayan ruin. His aunt's handbag gets stolen by a young boy by the name of Angel Corona, a Mexican pickpocket that resembles James. Jack Stone, ace pilot and good friend of James' aunt, then leaves James and his aunt behind with his children. They all stay at his house, but it gets raided by some gangsters looking for a safe led by a Mrs. Glass during a hurricane. The children hide in an underground ice house ( a place to store ice, used before the invention of the refrigerator) while both the gangsters and the storm pass.

    What was in the safe you wonder? Why did I introduce the seemingly irrelevant prologue? Find out by reading he book, Hurricane Gold.

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  6. The Maze Runner
    By: James Dashner

    This is the first book in the Maze Runner trilogy. (Not including the prequel)

    When Thomas wakes up in a lift all he can remember is his first name. But he's not alone. When the doors open he finds himself surrounded by kids welcoming him to the 'Glade'. Thomas learns that nobody in the Glade knows why or how they got there, just that if they solve the Maze they would make it home.

    Every morning for as long as they could remember the doors to the Maze have opened. And every night they have closed. You don't want to be stuck in the Maze after dark.

    Every thirty days a new boy is delivered in the lift. The Gladers were expecting Thomas but the next day a girl is delivered. The first girl. Ever. But what is more surprising is the message she delivers. Something about this girl is making Thomas feel different. He starts to think that he might have some answers, if he can only retrieve them from the dark secrets locked in his mind.


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  7. The Mortal Instruments City of Bones
    By: Cassandra Clare


    When Clary fray heads out to the Pandemoniuom club in New York she does not expect to witness a murder by 3 teenagers with strange markings. This is Clary's first meeting with these "Shadowhunters" warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons, vampires and werewolves. Within 24 hours Clary is pulled into the mysterious Shadowhunter world, her mother has disappeared and she is attacked by a demon! But why would a demon be interested in an ordinary mundane like her? Only a Shadowhunter would like to know.....

    :)

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  8. THE NAME OF MY BOOK IS DAIRY OF A WIMPY KID DOG DAYS .SO THE BOOK IS REALLY ABOUT THE SUMMER VOCATION THE WEATHER WAS GREAT AND ALL OF THE KIDS ARE PLAYING AND HAVING LOTS OF FUN OUTSIDE WITH THERE FRIENDS.AND INSIDE RODRICK WAS PLAYING VIDEO GAMES WITH THE SHADES DRAWN.GREG A SELF-CONFESSED INDOOR PERSON,IS LIVING OUT HIS ULTIMATE SUMMER FANTASY.HE HAS KNOW RESPONSIBILITIES AND NO RULES.BUT GREG MOM HAS A DIFFERENT VISION FOR AN IDEAL SUMMER...ONE OF THE BROTHER PACKED WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO DO WAS TO GET THE FAMILY TO PLAY OUTDOOR AND HAVE FUN. THAT THE END OF MY BOOK REVIEW

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  9. This book is called You are so Loved. I am not sure who the author is but even though it is no a story it is filled with lots of quotes and tips to make you feel better when you are felling down.

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  10. Legend
    By: Marie Lu

    From different worlds, Day and June have no reasons to cross paths... Until June's brother is murdered, and Day becomes the prime suspect. In a shocking turn of events, the two uncover what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths to which their country will go to keep its secrets.

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  11. The Phoenix Unchained

    By: Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory

    Demanding for all high fantasy fans! First of all, this novel captured and shackled my eyes into reading it as soon a I glanced at its vibrant and detailed front cover. I strongly believe this is one of the books I have ever read that I adored so much. It has great morals that you will realize at the end of the story. For instance, all great power or strength of any kind comes with a cost and every action has a consequence.

    Consequently, this book is very close to my heart because when I was eight years old this was the first teen/adult book that I ventured on during my first arrival to Canada. Reading it was a struggle, it had a lot of deep vocabulary that I couldn't comprehend. However, I persevered and kept reading the novel, despite the fact that I couldn't grasp some of the vocabuilary.

    In addition, I immediately fell in love with the book when it started talking about magic, elves, dragons, centaurs and other mythical creatures living like normal humans while practicing great and powerful magic.

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  12. The Heaven Shop
    Author: Deborah Ellis

    When thirteen year old girl named Binti,she is the star of a radio show called "Gogo's Family", she supports her family with the money she earns at work on the show. Her mother died of AIDS 6 years ago. Someone in their family is sick with AIDS and is leading to pneumonia which makes her and her siblings have to move to Mongolia. Will Binti and her siblings be devastated when they find out who dies? You have to wait and read to find out what happens. I really recommend this book for you to read :)

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  13. Elephant Run
    By:Roland Smith

    The story revolves around a boy named Nick who lives in London in 1941. When the war begins, Nick's mother sends him to live in Burma (now Myanmar).Upon arriving in the new land, Nick learns that it has been captured by the Japanese. Soldiers take over the teak plantation owned by Nick's father,who becomes a Prisoner Of War and Nick is forced to work for one of the colonels. With the help of his friends; a 100 year old monk, a native girl and a few local elephants, Nick embarks on an adventure to save his father and escape to Austrailia to survive the war.
    I treasure this book because it is very poignant and brought me to tears by the end of the story. Another reason I like this book is because it reminds us that no matter where or when in the world, there is always a choice between good and evil. I also like this book because it gives you a glimpse at a part of the world that you don't normally hear about during World War II. Most stories are based in Europe around the Nazis but I found it really interesting to read about the war from a different perspective. It gives us another reason to value our freedom and serves as a reminder of all the people who were and still are not as lucky as we are here in Canada. I would recommend this book in a heartbeat, to anyone who is interested in young adult historical fiction novels.

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  14. The Wanderer
    By: Sharon Creech

    This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It's about 13 year old Sophie as she, her 3 uncles and her 2 male cousins sail across the Atlantic ocean to visit her Bompie (her grandfather) in England. The story is told by Sophie and her cousin Cody while they write their logs.

    As you read this story you can't help but be pulled into the experiences of adventures of the sea and their daily challenges. It will have your mind going a mile a minute as Sophie's whimsical crazy stories start to intertwine with not only her past but everyone's past, present and even future. I highly recommend this book to everyone as it will open your mind to the wonders of imagination .

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  15. The Hunger Games
    by: Suzanne Collins

    the book(s) that i would like to carry around with me for the rest of my life would have to be all the books from the Hunger Games series. when i read any of the books i get pulled into another world. the world of the districts. i find myself right in the heart of district 12, i can feel every bit of katniss' pain as primrose is called as their districts representative, i can hear the wind gust past my ears as peeta is running for his life. i can feel their emotion.

    i have read many amazing novels but i have never been so lost in one book. you will always be on the edge of your chair while reading this series and i think mainly for the reason that you feel so much emotion when you are reading these books and such an escape from everything going on around you and no matter how many times you have read the books you will always feel suspense and nerves in the frightful parts even though you already know what is going to happen. that is why i would carry around these books forever if i could.

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  16. The Little Prince

    By:Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    I like this book because it has a good moral to it.

    The moral is you can not truly understand something unless we search the meaning ourselves.

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  17. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
    Written by: Kate DiCamillo

    This book changed the way I perceived reading. It isn't my favourite book, but it is the one that impacted me first. I read it when I was around 8 or 9 years old. This amazing novel follows a porcelain rabbit named Edward Tulane. One day, Edward gets lost from his owner, a little girl named Abilene. Throughout this book, we follow Edward as he finds himself in places he never dreamed of. Edward Tulane's journey takes him from a wealthy family with nice things, to the dumps... literally.

    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a story that took my entire soul on a ride. The twists and turns and heart-wrenching plot twists took my breath away, and is sure to do the same to other readers around the world. As we follow Edward on his journey through life, we see him evolve from an arrogant rabbit who thought the world revolved around him, to something more.

    I highly recommend this book to not only young kids, but for people of all ages. It truly is a book that will change the way you see books and even the way you look at life.

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  18. Prisoner of Dieppe
    By: Hugh Brewster

    Prisoner of Dieppe is a memoir of a young man named Alistair Morrison who was eager to join the army and fight in World War Two. Their first battle turns into a gruesome experience. Thousands die and those who survive are sent to Stalag VIII1B, a German POW camp.

    This book is very inspiring, for it shows the journey of a young man who overcomes major obstacles that stand before him

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  19. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebelion
    By: Ichiro Okouchi

    This manga is special to me because it was the first manga I read and it shows how hatred can be turned into peace.

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  20. Divergent
    By: Veronica Roth

    Abnegation, Candor, Amity, Erudite, Dauntless.

    In a reality, where the entire world population is divided into factions which best analyzed each individual, 16 year-old, Tris Prior, soon discovers a life of selflessness, intelligence, and bravery after realizing her faction identity. Her journey ahead has a series of obstacles that rewarded her with pride, yet there's consequences on either path she'll choose.

    Subjectively, I strongly advise you, my fellow Falcons, to read this breath-taking novel that will leave you reading more from the gifted Veronica Roth, whose books will impact your perspectives in daily life due to the morals that are relatively accurate.

    Be selfless like the Abnegation, honest like the Candor, peaceful like the Amity, intelligent like the Erudite, and brave like the Dauntless.

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  21. Rules
    By: Cynthia Lord

    I originally read this in the summer of 2013 but never got a chance to finish it sadly. When I found it in Mrs.Di Fonzo's class library I was really happy. This book is special to me because you won't really find books likes these. I can relate to this book on a different level that most people won't relate too. I also love the moral of the story. The moral of the story is that there is no necessary way to define normal because the definition of 'normal' is different to everyone and that's what makes us unique.

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  22. Goodnight Moon
    By:Margaret Wise Brown

    This book is special to me because this was the best book that I read when I was a little kid. My mom would always read that book to me all the time, when i was young.

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  23. The Boy in the Striped Pajama's
    By: John Boyne

    This book is the most emotional and adventurous book i have ever read. It's about a young boy named Bruno who has moved to Berlin because of his dad's work. While he is there he is notices people wearing striped pajama's in a nearby area. Trying to figure out why , he meets a boy named Shmuel also wearing striped pajama's. After becoming friends with Shmuel, Bruno slowly uncovers the truth of why they walk around with striped pajama's.


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  24. Stone Soup
    By: Marcia Brown

    This book is important to me because I read it when I was very young and it taught me very important moral lessons

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  25. Noel B
    Title: The Red Pyramid
    By: Rick Riordan

    The book is written as a recording by Carter and Sadie Kane. Carter and their father, Julius, go to London to visit Sadie. She had to live with her grandparents in London after their mother died. Julius takes them to the British Museum to study the Rosetta Stone. He actually has deeper motives and tries to summon Osiris, the Egyptian god of the Underworld, by using the stone as an anchor. It goes wrong when all the other four major gods are brought out and Set, the Egyptian god of madness and chaos, imprisons Julius.

    Carter and Sadie were taken to Brooklyn by their uncle, Amos. Amos decides to find Set after Carters dream about Set in Phoenix. In the library of the Brooklyn mansion, they begin to discover signs that both sides of their family are descended from the famous pharaohs. Julius's side of the family was descended from Narmer, while their dead mother, Ruby, had a family originated from Ramesses. When Sadie and Carter reach New York, it is discussed how in Egypt people lived on the East side of the river because the sun rose in the east, and buried their dead in the west. Sadie had asked why they couldn't live in Manhattan. Amos replied that there are other gods and they should stay separate. They have no clue what to do or who to trust.

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  26. the title of my book is Junie B. jones. the author of this book is Barbara Parks and Denise Brunkus. this book is special to me because this was the first novel book that i actually finished in grade 4 and i dont even read books is just happened to be a girly book that i liked but anyways this book is about Junie B having a rough week for shooting her mouth off in kindergarten .

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  27. Title: Catching fire

    About: Against all odds, katnis has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow district 12 tributes peeta mellark are miraculousy still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and long time friend,Gale. Yet nothing is the way katniss wants it to be!

    Keep reading!

    -Matthew

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  28. Catching fire!

    After katniss won the first game! She felt happy relieved too go back too her family until hereing she had to play the game again! She was quite scared because these people are older and better experienced what will happen next!

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