A Series of Unfortunate Events #1 by Lemony Snicket

Read a book made into a movie or TV show A Series of Unfortunate Events, book #1, is amazing. The author, Lemony Snicket adds so many peculiar events and details that make the book so interesting. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down. The story is about 3 siblings, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, who's parents have perished in a terrible fire. They are sent to a distant relative named Count Olaf. There they are treated as servants are forced to do labor intensive chores around the house, (like cook dinner for Count Olaf's theater troop.) A Series of Unfortunate Events is a strange and captivating book and YOU should read it. P.S. After reading the book series you should also watch the TV show. :) -Ella

a letter for the king by Tonke Dragt

A letter for the king, by Tonke Dragt was a amazing book. One thing that I really liked about this book was it jumped right into the action, but it wasn't confusing. I knew what was going on, but since the second I picked it up, I didn't want to put it down. It was a book that is really well written, and super exciting. Not once while reading this book did I feel bored. I loved how this book was about lots more then just a boy on a journey. It had messages about friendship, choices, and trust. This book was a really good book, and if you are looking for a exciting read, this is great for you.

-Stella

City Of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?

The book City Of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab is a really intriguing book. It has a lot of unexpected plot twists, and is the kind of book that you don't want to put down. Its a book about a girl, Cass, who is able to pull away the "veil" of living and dead. She can travel into the world of the dead and learn the stories of ghosts. But when her parents start a documentary about the most haunted places in the world, the veil is showing a lot more ghosts and is stronger. Some ghosts even start attacking her! Cass has to figure out what the meaning of the veil really is, and how to control it. On the way, she meets another person who has the same ability as her, and the other girl explains a lot to her. Cass has to figure out so much, and has so many adventures on the way that will make you shiver! This is a book for someone who really likes a kinda creepy adventure! If you are looking for something fun and exciting to read, this is the perfect book for you! It is the perfect mix of fantasy and connections, and it is a book that makes you question what is really going on! If you are someone who loves a exciting read, I totally recommend this book.

-Stella

Symptoms of Being Human By Jeff Garvin

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?

Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin is a thought-provoking book about closeted gender fluid teenager Riley, and their struggle to come out to believe in themselves, and come out. It is a very interesting read that exposes a part of the LGBTQ+ community that doesn’t usually get talked about. All the characters, but Riley in particular, are written very relatably, even though, in actuality, I haven’t ever experienced anything closed to anything Riley has. The whole book was very well written and describes gender fluidity in- what I thought- was very realistic light. Overall, I would recommend the book to anyone who wanted to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community, or was just looking for a good book.

-Koki

What Else is New?

This summer I am planning to write a novel.

-Ella

Louisiana's Way Home by Kate Dicamillo

Would this book make a good movie? Why or why not? If yes, who should play the lead?

This book would make a great movie. Kate Dicamillo includes so many visual elements in this story like a boy with a crow on his shoulder or a walrus like minister. Movies are all visual and sound. Kate Dicamillo also gives each character their own way of talking and that really brings them to life. Louisiana's Way Home would make a great movie and I highly recommend the book.

-Ella