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Reviews from 2008:
- Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan (Book)
- Author: John Flanagan
- This book is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's about a boy who was assigned to be a ranger's apprentice, and wanted to be a warrior. Then an old enemy of the kingdom's comes back and attacks, and it's up to him to save his kingdom. This may sound lame to several people, but the way it's told and planned out is wonderful. I can never get enough of this book, or the follow ups. It is absolutely, without question, the best book I have ever read. Definetly. (And I've read hundreds! I'm serious!)
-from Sandra (December 28, 2008)
- Wicked (Book Series)
- Author: Nancy Holder & Debbie Viguie
- OMG!!! Anyone who absolutely adored the Twilight Series would enjoy the book. It is a series and there are 4 books so far. Witch and Curse are the first two books. I LOVE JER. (you will understand after you read this book.) Also, I love C.W.!!
-from Anonymous at Almaden Branch (December 15, 2008)
- Warriors (Book Series)
- Author: Erin Hunter
- I love these books! They are action-packed and very exciting. I would recommend them to everyone who likes action or mystery. They are about a housecat who joins a Clan in the forest and lives his life there. It's really exciting and you should read it!!
-from Melissa at Cambrian Branch (November 29, 2008)
- Speak (Book)
- Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
- This book was phenomenal! It's about a girl named Melinda Sordino, and how after she got raped one summer, she dealt with her trauma. She chose to deal with her trauma by not speaking and just remaining silent. It is an incredibly powerful book and I absolutely loved it!
-from Joy at Berryessa Branch Library (November 9, 2008)
- Pretty Little Devils (Book)
- Author: Nancy Holder
- When i finished reading the first chapter i thought this is where the movie "Mean Girls" came from. But i was Wrong, Its suspenseful, dramatic and so much more than the average high school drama. The ending is so much more different and even confusing than it seemed.
-from Maria at Pioneer High School / King Library (November 1, 2008)
- The Host (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- OMG!!!!! I LOVE this book. In my opinion, it's the best book Stephenie Meyer wrote so far.
It is about how our world gets taken over by alien souls in the future. There is this one soul in particular that gets "assigned" Melanie. He tells Wanderer (the soul) about Jared, the man Melanie loves. They both go to find him and on the adventure, Wanderer herself finds true love.
I recommend this book to EVERYONE. It's a must read story. I'm sure everyone who likes stories about adventure and romance will LOVE this book.
HAPPY READING!!!!!!!!!!
-from Carlie at Lynbrook High School / Calabazas Branch Library (October 29, 2008)
- Breaking Dawn (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- This is the 4th book in the Twilight saga. It's mostly a vampire love story, even though the events in this story are quite out of line. If you like stories about vampires,romance,etc. this book is for you!!!!!!!!!!!
-from Lisa (October 12, 2008)
- So Wrong, It's Right (Music CD)
- Author: All Time Low
- This CD is one of my all time favorites! The band is kinda new, but their music is amazing. The guys are only 20 and 21 but their music is great! If you're a fan of Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, or Panic at the Disco, you'll love this band.
Some standout tracks for me are "Remembering Sunday", "Shameless", and "Six Feet Under the Stars". I love every single song and I totally recommend buying or borrowing it =D
-from Justine at John Muir Middle School / Edenvale Branch Library (September 30, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- A girl named Bella moves to Forks, WA with her dad. She meets a boy named Edward, who is actually a vampire. This book has romance, suspense, horror, action. It was soooo good! I couldn't put it down. Seriously. The first book I've actually couldn't stop reading and really enjoyed the story. I read it in 2 days and now I'm dying, waiting to read the 3rd book. And the movie is coming out on Nov 21! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :)
-from Anonymous (September 20, 2008)
- The Amulet of Samarkand (Book)
- Author: Jonathan Stroud
- Don't you all just love it when people underestimate the main character, then all of a sudden, he/she does something stunning and everyone goes, "Whoaaa.." (Like in Mulan, right?) Well this book is pretty much like that. It's told from two different points of views, a 12 year old magician-in-training named Nathaniel, (I know, I don't like reading books about people that are younger than me either, but this Bartimaeus is at least 5,000, so don't worry!) and Bartimaeus, a 5,000 year old wisecracking djinni (It's pronounced Jinny) that uses footnotes for your reference. Nathaniel was looked down upon by his master and other magicians, so after being humiliated against high and mighty Simon Lovelace, he teaches himself magic wayyy beyond his years and summons Bartimaeus. Nathaniel has a plan to reveal Lovelace's evil side to Parliament so that he can get his revenge, and so begins the epic, witty adventure full of dark humor. It's a great book; I've read it at least 10 times, and I never get tired of it. Though I must warn you, can't say the same about the next book in the trilogy. But that's another story. So go on to your local library and check out The Amulet of Samarkand today! (Dah da duh! <-From reading rainbow, in case you didn't know)
-from Rebecca at Miller School / Calabazas Branch Library (September 15, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- Bella Swan is a new girl in the town of Forks. She moved there to live with her father. At her school is the most exciting thing that has happened and is on everyone's mind. The person who would know that the most is Edward Cullen. He is a vampire who can read people's thoughts. This is a book about how Bella and Edward fall and love and experiance many crazy and fun to read about adventures. I was introduced to this book by my friend and i recommend it to anyone.
-from Anonyms (September 9, 2008)
- The Goose Girl (Book)
- Author: Shannon Hale
- The story starts out with a princess named Isi who has to get married with the prince from the next kingdom. In the kingdom some people have special powers: power of people speaking, the power to make people do whatever you want; power of wind, fire, water, control those elements; and animal speaking to talk to animals. Well anyways, as Isi travels to the prince's kingdom, Her lady-in-waiting and some of the soldiers mutinies and Isi becomes a Goose girl. Her horse, Falada, and her have to let everyone know the Truth and stop the prince from marrying the wrong girl! This book is very exciting, suspenseful, magical and a great adventure.
-from Grace at Independence High School / Berryessa Branch Library (August 24, 2008)
- Almost Alice (Book)
- Author: Phyllis Naylor
- I've only this summer been reading the Alice series. This book, the latest, is the best by far. Alice is in her Junior year in high school, facing the biggest problems she has ever had to face that include her stepmom, her ex-boyfriend and a friend's pregnancy. It's a great book. I would totally recommend it to anyone who likes books they can relate to.
-from Maria (August 20, 2008)
- Breaking Dawn (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- I really enjoyed this book on contrary to what people feel. It took a major twist (I can't say because then it will ruin the book!!) that many people did not like, and I honestly did not like either until I realized that there would really be no point of the book w/o the plot.
-from ViVi (August 8, 2008)
- What Happened to Cass McBride (Book)
- Author: Gail Giles
- This Book is an amazing suspense story that should be read by everyone.
-from Melissa at Leigh High School / Cambrian Branch Library (August 7, 2008)
- This Lullaby (Book)
- Author: Sarah Dessen
- I liked this book a lot, its a book that has a meaning to it, not just another story when a girl meets a guy and they fall in love, blah blah, but this, is just something different. Remy thinks shes KNOWS EVERYTHING, really though she has lots to learn about love. And she learns it the hard way. Although its a long book, during the middle. I couldnt put the book down. I like this book a LOT!
-from Emily (August 6, 2008)
- Honey, Baby, Sweetheart (Book)
- Author: Deb Caletti
- This book is really good for those who are tired of always perfect endings.
At first I hated that at the beginning this book was just another typical teenage love story, but then it got better. What I love is the details! When Ruby McQueen was mad or sad i felt it too. I'm glad this book got an award cause if it didnt id say it deserves one. I recommend reading it!
-from Emily (July 28, 2008)
- Eragon (Book)
- Author: Christopher Paolini
- If you're looking for a book with a lot of mystery and adventure, Eragon is the perfect book. It has a lot of mystical creatures and there is a lot of battles that are very exiting.
-from Ramandeep at Piedmont Middle School / Berryessa Branch Library (July 28, 2008)
- Greatest Hits, Volume II: American Man (Music CD)
- Author: Trace Adkins
- I am a country kinda girl so this album really appealed to me. I love this album, because it has very upbeat country songs, like "Rough and Ready", and "Arlington" really hit home with its meaningful and solemn lyrics. I thought "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" was really funny and "Chrome" is my song, baby! "Ladies Love Country Boys" is a great and funny song, but when I saw the music video that Trace made, LOLROF! I love the way Trace Adkins sings, he has a southern boy drawl that is really cool! The whole album was really well put together with all my favorite songs and I dread the day I have to return it to the library.
Kids who are country fanatics like myself will love this album, put people who hate country, steer clear!
-from Marlene at Evergreen Branch Library (July 23, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- The book is about this girl who has to or wants to go to live with her dad for a while in this city. She meets this guy and there is a bunch of drama o watever but the thing is that this boy is really a Vampire......... Well that's all I got to say... You should read it is realy good!!!!!!!!!
-from Kiara at Lincoln High School / Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library (July 16, 2008)
- The New and Improved Vivien Leigh Reid: Diva in Control (Book)
- Author: Yvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout
- You have GOT to read this book if you like a little drama.
Vivien Leigh Reid is finally getting used to her newfound mother who abandoned her at the age of 3 and became a famous actress. Leigh is visiting her mom in LA, only to find out that her mom is getting MARRIED. Okay, so Jake, her mom's fiance was really nice and a big time producer. But now Sasha and Ursela (Sashela) were gonna be her stepsisters!!!! I mean could it get any worse? YES.
Her last role on a tv show ended up a disaster when the diva side of Leigh began to take over. She was fired. By Jake. But now she's being offered a position in the new show "Freak Force" and has to take it because her mom's making her. So she's the ugly warthog on the show named Effluvia, and the only girl with three other guys. And though there major HOT, they are JERKS. But, she falls for one of the costars on the show, and Sasha seems to like him too (though she has a boyfriend too!) Let the wars begin.
-from Anonymous (July 13, 2008)
- Saving Zoe, Art Geeks and Prom Queens, Cruel Summer (Books)
- Author: Alyson Noel
- This author is AMAZING! I felt all the emotions Alyson Noel depicted! YOU HAVE TO READ THEM!
Art Geeks and Prom Queens:
About a girl who moves to Southern California from New York and finds it hard fitting in to her new school. She also loves this guy whom her mom looks down upon.
Saving Zoe:
This book is awesome! It's about this girl (Echo) who's sister (Zoe) died a year earlier. Her sister's boyfriend gives her Zoe's diary, enabling her to learn about her sister and herself.
Cruel Summer:
It's about this girl (Colby) who is sent to live with her "Crazy Aunt Tally" on an unknown island in Greece for the summer while her parents are getting divorced.
-from Varshaya (July 13, 2008)
- Saving Zoe (Book)
- Author: Alyson Noel
- OMG! This is an awesome book. A girl reads her sister's diary. And well learns the truth. About her sister and about herself. If you read Art Geeks And Prom Queens and you liked it, you'll most likely like this book. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!
-from Christine (June 24, 2008)
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Book)
- Author: C.S. Lewis
- I read this book when I was in 1st grade and I still love it. Lucy Pevensie finds a wardrobe in an empty room of the house of an elderly professor. It fascinates her and she steps inside. She is amazed to find a whole new world called Narnia. However this land is in danger from a evil queen, the White Witch, who has imprisoned Narnia in a spell of always winter, never Christmas. Lucy, together with her three siblings, Peter, Edmund and Susan must save Narnia.
It was written in the 50's so the writing style is quaint, but when you get used to it, it provides an extremly enjoyable read.
-from Marlene at Evergreen Branch Library (June 19, 2008)
- Wild Roses (Book)
- Author: Deb Caletti
- Wow this book was just so totally great, whether you're a music lover or not! It's about a young violinist, Ian, who falls in love with Cassie who has a deranged stepfather who tries to keep them apart. This story is so beautiful and I LOVE IT. You won't be able to put it down. It actually makes sense what the author says about music, and how fame can be really damaging. This story is very emotional.
-from Rebecca at Kennedy Middle School / Berryessa Branch Library (May 6, 2008)
- Pretty. Odd. (Music CD)
- Author: Panic at the Disco
- This is the follow up to Panic's first album. Pretty. Odd. is an amazing album and it's like nothing you've heard before! It's extremely different than their first album but it's really good. My friends kinda like it, but I love it! Some good tracks are "That Green Gentleman" and "Pas De Cheval" I love their first album the best though =]
-from Justine at John Muir Middle School / Edenvale Branch Library (April 27, 2008)
- Eclipse (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- At first this book looked spooky and angry, because of the black color. As I read the first one, Twilight, I began hooked and then the second, New Moon. Then it was the third - the best one! I strongly urge you to read it, especially if you like romance and lovey dovey stuff with a lot of action. I promise you you will not be unsatisfied - unless you cannot wait for the fourth book. Like me!
-from Amanda at Santa Teresa School / Seventrees Branch Library (April 4, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- One of my friends introduce me to this book and said its very terrific. This book is about a girl named Isabella Swan. She moved to this place called Forks. There she met this beautiful, vampire boy name Edward. Together, they fell in love and went through many wild, crazy adventures. There is more sequels which is New Moon, Eclipse, and the 4th sequal coming this fall - Breaking Dawn.
-from Tracy at Caroline Davis Intermediate Middle School / Edenvale Branch Library (February 25, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- This book is mostly about a 18 year old girl getting with a vampire. And having many other vampires stalk her.
This book has many wonderful descriptions that when you read it, it is like you are really inside the book.
-from Crystal at Caroline Davis Intermediate School / Edenvale Branch Library (February 24, 2008)
- Circle the Soul Softly (Book)
- Author: Davida Wills Hurwin
- This book is not like any other book. It's about a girl who doesn't remember her life. No, wait, she remembers the stuff she should, like her mom, her brother, etc., but she spaces out a lot. Her dad died of cancer, and now her mom is getting remarried to this guy at least twenty years older than her.
She finally establishes herself as "cool" when the memories come back, and they are very blurry. She's afraid of her boyfriend at times all of a sudden, and then he freaks out on her. Memories of her dad are there, and when she fits the puzzle pieces together, her mom is in denial. This story is amazing, and you just get so in it. I couldn't put it down.
-from V.V. at Miller Middle School / Calabazas Branch Library (February 15, 2008)
- Dream Factory (Book)
- Author: Brad Barkley & Heather Hepler
- If I were to describe this book in one word, it would be "Whoa!"
It's a romance with no plot to it. Okay, so there is a plot, but it's pretty vague.
Luke S. Krause is this guy who works as Dale (as in Chip and Dale) at Disney World with his girlfriend, Cassie, who works as Chip. Cassie is perfect in every way: she's smart, cute, talented, and has her life planned out. Luke has a life planned out for him, but he doesn't want it.
Ella, on the other hand, has no future planned out, and feels out of it. Ella works as Cinderella at Disney World, and has just lost her brother recently and been deserted by her parents. This story is amazing. You have to read it!
- from V.V. at Miller Middle School / Calabazas Branch Library (February 15, 2008)
- Princess Academy (Book)
- Author: Shannon Hale
- I thought it was awesome! The only reason I didn't do 5 stars is because I thought the author maybe should have described the quarie talk or whatever. But all in all its a book worth reading!
- from Tori at PFA School / Almaden Branch Library (February 14, 2008)
- Art Geeks and Prom Queens (Book)
- Author: Alyson Noel
- My friend gave me the book. I started reading it, because it was better listing to my boring (language arts) teacher talk. During that semester I read the book at least 57 times. I've now owned this book for almost three years now. And it's still FABULOUS!
- from Christine (February 12, 2008)
- A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (Music CD)
- Author: Panic! At the Disco
- This CD is great its soo awesome! The songs are have a great beat it can really change your mood...watch for the new Panic! At the Disco CD coming out soon.
- from Sarah at Merryhill School / Berryessa Branch Library (February 9, 2008)
- Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan (Book)
- Author: Darren Shan
- This is a series of 12 books by Darren Shan. It's about a boy named Darren (not the author) and his friend Steve who win tickets to a freak show in town. Steve wants to become a vampire like the guy in the show, but Steve has bad blood. When Steve gets bitten by the spider that Darren steals, the vampire has the cure and wants Darren to become a vampire. This goes on for the 12 books. I read this from a friend of mine and this book is being made into a movie! woot! I totally recommend these books!
- from Justine (February 8, 2008)
- Infinity on High (Music CD)
- Author: Fall Out Boy
- This cd is the senior album from Grammy nominated Fall Out Boy. Some of the tracks are produced by Babyface while one is produced by the singer, Patrick Stump. I'm a huge fan but my cousins love the music! Some standout tracks are "Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?", "Hum Hallejuah", and the whole album is awesome. My friends love it!!
People who love rock will love this album!
- from Justine (February 8, 2008)
- Red Scarf Girl (Book)
- Author: Ji Li Jiang
- This book was really interesting because it showed what the author of the book had to live through during the Cultural Revolution in China. You can learn a lot from the things that happen in the book about the history of the Cultural Revolution. This was an AWESOME book! I would really recommend it.
- from Laura at Kennedy School (February 5, 2008)
- "A-List" Novels (Books)
- Author: Zoey Dean
- This series is so great it gives us girls something to do besides think of our own drama filled lives. This book is great if you have always wondered how the other half lives, it gives you the inside scoop on everything that could happen if you lived in Beverly Hills and had the money to live like a rockstar. I recomend this book to everyone also you will find this book extremely entertaining if you like Gossip Girl by Cecily von Zieger just a little something to think about, next time your at your local library.
- from Jennifer at Oak Grove School (January 14, 2008)
- The Changeover (Book)
- Author: Margaret Mahy
- Margaret Mahy's The Changeover is an enchanting mix of dangerous magic and sacrifices that grabs the reader's attention from the amusing beginning.
Unique from other books about magic, The Changeover isn't simply about a girl getting magic powers and using them. The novel tells the tale of the bond between siblings and how the best things can be right under your nose the whole time.
Mahy's gripping story executes a perfect combination of adventure and romance as she asks readers, "How far will you go to help a loved one?" Readers will fall in love with the inpulsive Laura Chant and the incomplete Sorry Carlisle in this utterly perfect novelette.
- from Madeline (January 12, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- This book is about a girl named Isabella Swan, preferred to be known as Bella. She moves to a rainy town called Forks where her father lives. At school everyone knows her because her mother moved away to get away from Bella's father. She meets a boy nemaed Edward who seems to her to be made by the gods, he looks so amazing. Then she finds out all of the amazing people -- or things -- that are hidden in our world. I loved this book because it is captivating and you get very attached to all of the characters within the first three chapters. And after you read this book, you can read the sequals, New Moon and Eclipse.
- from Allison (January 11, 2008)
- Into the Wild (Warrior Series) (Book)
- Author: Erin Hunter
- One day a cat named Rusty decides to wander beyond the backyard fence and into the forest. He is attacked by a stray cat named Graypaw. Graypaw tells him that he belongs to a clan of cats called Thunder Clan and that there are 3 other Clans (River Clan, Shadow Clan, and Wind Clan). He also says that cat heaven is called Star Clan. The clan leader has been watching them and she decides to ask him to join the clan. Rusty says yes and he and Graypaw become great friends and Rusty goes through many adventures in the clan. It was a great book because the author used plenty of detail so it wasn't hard to understand.
- from Megan (January 11, 2008)
- Gracie (Book)
- Author: Susan Weyn
- Gracie is a teen age girl who wants to play soccer in her home town, but nobody thinks she can do it. She practices with her brothers to get better. She makes the J.V. team, and is told to play with the Varsity ... This is the best book I've ever read because she shows courage and strength.
- from Mallory (January 11, 2008)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book)
- Author: J.K. Rowling
- This is the last book in the series of Harry Potter. The book is about a young wizard on his quest to end an evil wizard's life. He and his three friends experience many perils in the name of the "greater good". This book is very well written and is a fast read for 780 pages. The book is enthralling, especially during the summer when you are very bored.
- from Sarah (January 11, 2008)
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book)
- Author: J.K. Rowling
- This is the first book in the series about harry Potter, an eleven-year-old boy who finds out that he's a wizard. He goes to the wizarding school Hogwarts and the book tells of his adventures and you learn that it is never a happily ever after for Harry Potter. This book is the best one of the whole series because it really describes the magic, so that you can really feel the magic! It's better than the last book because in teh last book you get sad about some of the plot twists, though then you are happy again by the end of the book.
- from Dani (January 11, 2008)
- Physik (Book)
- Author: Angie Sage
- In the third book in teh well aclaimed Septamus Heap series, an Evil Queen's spirit is freed by the bumbling Silas Heap. She needs to get eternal life, so she kidnaps Septamus for her quest. So his friends go to the rescue. This is a great book. How many stars can I give this? 5 ? Okay, I would like to give it 40 stars!
- from Chloe (January 11, 2008)
- Eragon (Book)
- Author: Christopher Paolini
- Eragon is a teenage boy living with his uncle. He finds a "stone" that is actually a dragon egg. The dragon hatches and ... their adventures begin. This was a very good book that is really my style. I can't wait for the rest of the series...
- from Laura (January 11, 2008)
- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (Movie in Theaters)
- Author: Walden Media
- "From the people who brought you The Chronicles of Narnia." -- that's what it says on the poster for The Water Horse:Legend of the Deep (PG) based on a book by the author of Babe. Not only is this better than the tale of the Wilbur-like outcast pig, but the visual effects are pure genius. While it's not as entertaining as its "From the people who brought..." would like you to believe, it's still an enchanting family psuedo-fantasy film about letting go of tragedies and the power of a friend. It's like the modern E.T.
The story begins when two teenagers come across a famous picture, at a museum, of the Loch Ness Monster. One wonders what it is. Another knows it's fake. "How do know that?" the inquiring girl asks. "Everyone knows, that," he responds. Then they meet an old man who tells the duo the story of Crusoe, a "water horse" found by a lonely boy in WWII Scotland, who befriends the fast-growing beast.
It's an enchanting movie. I recommend it.
- from Terackle (January 7, 2008)
- Twilight (Book)
- Author: Stephenie Meyer
- My friends have recently introduced this book to me. At first I didnt see much of it, but I noticed more and more people who read and decided to give it try. When I finally got the book, I couldnt put it down. I really REALLY recommend you to read it. Its about a girl named Bella Swan who moved to a little town of Forks and meets Edward Cullen. Its seriously a really good book. My friend even wrote a review on it.
- from Connie at Merryhill School / Berryessa Branch Library (January 6, 2008)
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