The Uninvited by Tim Wynne-Jones

This book was really good. By looking at the cover (See image) or reading the back you may think that the book is going to be scary. But in reality it wasn't actually that scary. If I had to give it a genre I would say it was more of a thriller. I won't tell you much about the book but what I will say is the writing is really good its very descriptive and sort of reminds me of a  Stephen King novel. The start may feel a little bit boring but as you keep reading, it just gets better and better and more and more intense as it goes on. Its worth it by the end and there's a lot of twists. if I had to give it a rating from 1 to 10 I would give it a 8.1
Highly recommended if you like thrillers/mysteries.
- Zephyr

Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn

"The first book is always the best". I always agree with this statement except for a few exceptions, Grass for his Pillow is one of those exceptions. Its the second book in the Tales of Otori series and I think it was as good as the first or better. I think it was even more descriptive then the last. I wish I had read it in the winter because it takes place in the winter. In many parts of the book the characters are trying to get warm and I read that in a heat wave. Which was annoying because I wanted to be cold. I recommend the Tales of Otori series to anyone who liked the movie "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" (but know one has seen that movie. probably... But if you haven't seen it I recommend it also its really good). The series is good for people of any age that is above 5th garde unless your really smart. I really liked this book and I cant wait to read the third!
- Zephyr

Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn

Aghhhhhh. These books just keep getting better and better how does Lian Hearn do this!?!?!? Just read the title and you can tell it's a good book, just look at the cover. Ok, this is the third book in the Tales of the Otori series and its amazing. I dont want to say anything aboit the book because I don't want to spoil it. But what I will say is that the characters are so good you just start to hang on to them. I give this book a 9 out of 10. I give the series a 9.99 out of ten.
- Zephyr

In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

Ok so apparently this is a "adult" book but it could be young adult, its not that bad, its only a psychological thriller. Its not even horror its thriller and it's really really good. I read it over the course of 2 days and it was one of the best books I have read this summer. The suspense just keeps adding up and gets more and more intense until you realize what's happening and then you're like "whoa" "ohmygod "why?" "Huh". As a book review say "it keeps you guessing" and " it catches you off-guard". And it really does. I would recommend this to people who like books that are a little bit scary that make you think. It's also a mystery so if you like mysteries you might like this book. Here's a short summary: Nora goes to this hen do which is a Bachleroette party or whatever you you call it. It's for her friend Claire who she hasn't seen in like 10 years and it's in the middle of the woods and some stuff happens that's bad. And it cuts between her in hospital room trying to remember what happened at the hen do and then goes back to when she is at the hen do. So yea what happend? Anyways now I'm starting the Woman in Cabin 10 which is also by Ruth Ware and hopefully I will finish it in time to write about it.

Oh also they are in the process of making a movie about it and Reese Witherspoon is going to be in it. Also she said "Prepare to be scared ... Really scared!" She read it! So you should to! Or you don't have to if you dont want to, your choice.

- Zephyr

Empress of A Thousand Stars By Rhonda Belleza

You have no clue how hard it was to find a book that started with E that I also wanted to read. But here we are. 
I liked this book well enough. I saw room for improvement in the storyline, but I liked the writing and the characters. There are also some things that I felt were not explained very well in the book (the science fiction aspect, where there is different technology and everyday customs). I may seem like I only have bad things to say about this book, but I did like the general plot and all the different character traits and problems. This book is also set in space which gives a great opportunity for people from different planets to interact (which is a bigger theme in the actual book). All around, I'ld say this was a good read, but just not the best fit for me.
- Emilia

Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai

I have read this book in the past several times for school but it's been a while so I re-read it! I was also informed that I will have to read this again for 8th grade but it's a good book so I don't mind much. 
I truly love this book because the poetry is simple but is also descriptive and has lots of depth. Even though this story is set in the 1970s, it is still very relevant today in terms of what the main characters family is escaping, the things they have to leave behind, and what they face when they get to a new country. It also has a sequel, but i have sadly not gotten around to reading it yet. 
- Emilia

Good Morning,Gorillas

What books would you recommend to the main character of the book and why?

This book is about the gorillas and one day jack an annie went to mission and they stopped in the jungle , when they walked in the jungle they saw gorillas after they saw the gorillas , saw a little gorilla and they named her BU-BU. jack was practicing to be a gorilla after he practiced he was really thirsty HO-HO the mum gorilla came to jack and gave him some rainwater from a cubed plant . Jack was very thirsty. he sipped the water. It tasted fresh and cold.

all the gorillas had five and made a love simbole. -Adonis

Ender’s game

If you were written into this book, what would your role be, and why?

If I was written into the book I don’t think I would be a big character. I don’t think I’d even be in the academy to fighter buggers or anything like that. I would just be that one person who supports people and give them advice on how to manage stuff.

-Amy

Pegasus by Kate O'hearn

This book is about a girl named Emily living a normal life until a crazy lighting storm happened which changed her life forever. Now she must team up with Joel, Diana, Pegasus and Paelen to save the to save earth and the other dimensions. Will she be able to do it.

-Shakia

Angels and Demons By Dan Brown

Read a book made into a movie or TV show

This is a prequel to the DaVinci Code (which I also read), and equally exciting. Personally, I prefer this book to the other two (Inferno is the third book), because of its more active pace. 

In this book the protagonist, Robert Langdon, is called to the Vatican the night that a new Pope is to be elected. Someone identifying with the secret society known as the Illuminati had kidnapped the four favorite cardinals and was holding them hostage to kill one each hour. Langdon is joined by Vittoria Vetra, a scientist looking for a deadly particle called anti-matter that was contained in her lab at CERN until someone stole it, killing her father in the process. The result is a hunt across Rome and the Vatican to find the four cardinals and the anti-matter before the anti-matter blows up Rome and everyone in it, as well as trying not to get killed themselves

-Emilia

Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice By: Phillip Hoose

If you could ask the author/illustrator of this book one question, what would it be, and why?

I would ask Phillip Hoose, author of Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice if he would do the same thing Claudette did if he was black and was the same age as Claudette. On March 2nd, 1955 Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to a white woman, the law at that time, which led to her being dragged out of the bus by police and arrested. Claudette was taken to court where she was found guilty on all of her three charges. After an appeal, the judge dropped two of three charges but kept the charge of Claudette physically assaulting a police officer, something that she denied. Nine months later, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. After many weeks of boycotting buses, Claudette and four other plaintiffs testified that the system of busing was unconstitutional in the case Browder vs. Gayle. I wonder if Phillip Hoose, in Claudette's identity and time period, would refuse to give up his seat to a white woman. It is interesting to hear people's perspectives if they were put in other people's shoes. I enjoyed reading this book and hope that our society can continue to fight for racial justice.

-James

The Swap by Megan Shull

Ellie and Jack, the two main characters of the book, have difficulty dealing with their own situations. For example, Ellie is dealing with her (ex) best friend, Sassy. Sassy randomly started teasing Ellie and started making rude remarks about her for no reason at all. On top of that, Sassy also ignores Ellie and started hanging out with the popular kids. Ellie struggles to find a way to resolve her problems and cannot stand up for herself. Jack is having trouble at school as well as at home. They magically swap places, literally, when they both wish that they could swap places. Now, they have to deal with the each other's issues! What will happen now? This book is thrilling and exciting and I enjoyed it.

-7th grade

Just Listen By: Sarah Dessen

Describe a part of the book that made you feel something strongly (i.e. something that made you cry, laugh, get really angry, etc.)

In Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, I felt sympathy for Annabel because of how her former best friend Sophie treated her. Sophie was cruel and unkind to Annabel so I felt angry at the way Sophie interacted with Annabel. I also found myself wondering about what compelled Annabel to be best friends with Sophie in the first place. The way Sophie acted toward Annabel was unacceptable and Annabel did not deserve to be treated that way. I enjoyed Just Listen but felt bad for Annabel throughout the book.

-James

Spy School: British Invasion

If you were written into this book, what would your role be, and why?

If I was written into the book, I would probably be one of the tourists in Paris because as much as being a spy is fun, I don't think I'd want to be one, so I'd rather be the tourists who know nothing about Mr/Ms. E's evil plan and gets scared when Erica kicks Gustave Eiffel mannequin's head off and throw off the top of the tower.

-Amy

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer is about two twins named Alex and Conner Bailey who gets a magical book as a birthday present from their grandma and enters the land of stories. As they make friends there is danger and they have to battle while finding out secrets of their family. This is a magical mystery romantic adventure book

-Adiba

What Else Is New?

It is nice to be by the ocean.

-James

The Sun Is Also a Star By: Nicola Yoon

If you could ask the author/illustrator of this book one question, what would it be, and why?

I would ask Nicola Yoon, author of the Sun Is Also a Star, if her relationship with her husband David Yoon parallels with the relationship Natasha Kingsley has with Daniel Bae in the book. Often, authors can write books with romantic themes that correspond with their own love experiences in their lives. I was very impressed with Natasha and Daniels love story as it took common elements from movies and books while still maintaining a realistic plot. 
I would ask this question because of how amazed I was at the phenomenal writing. I thought there had to be an external element from her personal life that played a part in the book. Nicola Yoon's writing is rich and powerful and I deeply enjoyed reading it.

-James

The War outside by Monica Hesse

I like how this book has two people tell their story instead of one because it makes more sense to look at an event in one point of view and look at that same event in other. When Margot lied so Haruko's family can leave Crystal City didn't make sense at first--but in Margot's perspective, she had heard things she probably shouldn't have heard and tried to protect the person she loved--by making her leave Crystal City so her family wouldn't have to get hurt by Mr. Kruse, who was mad at Haruko's mother (who was a doctor) for not trying harder to save his daughter (when Dr. Tanaka obviously tried everything she could do).

-Amy

Past Perfect Life by Elizabeth Eulberg

If you could rewrite one part of the story, what would you change?

Sarah, Ally's stepsister was mad at Ally for being kidnapped by her own father and did not even know it, but she was also mad at her for being found. There was this point when Ally sits Sarah down for a talk and the next day, Sarah does not hate Ally anymore, and I thought that was a little bit unrealistic because you don't automatically start to not hate your stepsister after her kidnapping made your life harder. But other than that, I thought this book was a very good book; it is definition of searching for your true identity.

-Amy

What Else Is New?

I enjoy playing tennis with my friends.

-James