Action/Adventure
3/1/2016 13 Hours Mitchell Zuckoff, 2014
The book 13 Hours was a thrilling story that shows the truths of what it is like behind the enemy lines. The words and how this story was depicted in this book
shows how terrible it is in the crazed state of Benghazi. this book represents many failings of our government with all the mistakes they made and not doing
what they needed to have done. This is a story of few men that showed the heroism and bravery in the face of imminent danger. A must read book for anyone
who understands the hardships that are faced overseas. Thousands of words explaining the exact account of what happened during those 13 hours that these
men were stuck facing thousands of enemies.
William Scholl 2nd
1/30/2012 13 Little Blue Envelopes Maureen Johnson, 2005
This is a wonderful book that involves traveling, romance and drama. Follow Ginny as her aunt guides her throughout Europe...only her aunt is dead. Many
secrets and tasks are learned in the book. From Paris to Greece and everywhere in between Ginny is pushed out of her comfort zone and into her aunt's last
path before she passed away. As she travels she learns more about her aunt and meets many interesting people. The end of the book brings a sad surprise,
but the sequel turns it all around. This is a great mixture of everything we all love in a book!
Katelyn Yanez 1st
1/31/2012 21 Peak Ronald Smith, 2006
If you are looking for a thrill of a book this is something you want to read. This book also consists of an extraordinary climax. The unpredictable turn of events
throughout the story keeps you on your toes. When I was reading, I couldn't put it down because I always wanted to know what would happen next. One reason
why a person wouldn't want to read this would be if they have a weak stomach. Throughout the book, including the very beginning, there are vivid descriptions
of wounds and blood caused by harsh climates. Otherwise, it's an exciting book that's extremely interesting.
Andrew Royal 7th
1/8/2019 The Alchemist Paulo Coelho, 1988
I enjoyed reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho because of the inspiring story it told. It took the reader through twists and turns, ups and downs, and a lot of
relatable life lessons. This book would be good for any one above 8th grade due to the amount of understanding and patience you must have to understand the
reasoning of the actions taken. It represents the aspect of humanity constant push for more and explains why we should never be content with mediocre and
always strive to become the best person that we could possibly be. It uses symbolism to explain why no matter how many times you fail or how bad you screw
up that things can always get better if you get back up and work for it. It also uses symbolism to show you that however long or terrifying the journey may be or
look, that through perseverance there is always a way to succeed.
Jaedin Hernandez 2nd
5/27/2013 Alex Rider: Eagle Strike Anthony Horowitz, 2003
This book was really good. The characters are dynamic and the plot is full of many twists and turns that really keep you interested. I liked it a lot. I recommend
the entire Alex Rider series because the reader can see how the characters develop, very similar to Harry Potter.
Andy Kelleher 3rd
9/29/2014 Alex Rider: Stormbreaker Anthony Horowitz, 2001
This is a very interesting book about a young European spy who works for MI-6. Alex Rider is a very skilled and well trained boy. His uncle helped prepare him
to be a spy then he died. Alex is also a teenager so its easy to relate to the character. The way Anthony Horowitz wrote this book launches you straight into the
setting as if you were actually there. The plot in some places become unrealistic but it is still an interesting read. Like the fact that a teenager is sent on missions
by an intelligence agency is absurd but entertaining. there is also seven or so books that follow this one in the series so you can read those as well. I certainly
enjoyed all of the book in this series. If you are looking for a quick, easy, entertaining read I highly recommend this book. If not then I don't.
Kyle Ferris 5th
1/30/2012 The Black Duck Janet Taylor Lisle, 2006
This book was a very exciting and suspenseful book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an adventure story with a little bit of a mystery. If you
like to pick up a book and not be able to put it back down, this would be a great book for you! It may not be a book you have heard of before, but it is definitely
worth reading. It's the first book I've read by Janet Taylor Lisle and I thought she did a great job.Try it out!
Trent Edwards 2nd
1/10/2018 Brotherband: The Invaders John Flanagan, 2012
As the second book of his series: Brotherband, The Invaders takes place after the once thought insignificant underdogs, under the team name of the Herons,
won the Brotherband competition. Despite their brief period of long deserved acceptance, it won’t be as easy as they think. Soon after, an ancient relic of Skandia,
the Andomal, is stolen and the Herons are blamed for its disappearance. They must now adventure out and hunt down the thief who stole the Andomal and return it
to its rightful place. The action in this book is absolutely breathtaking and suspenseful with many near-death encounters. The growth of the characters into young
adulthood and the amazing storytelling of John Flanagan will keep you enticed and completely invested to the lives of the lovable (and relatable) crew of the Heron.
Brotherband: The Invaders is an all around good book and I highly recommend it to anyone interested.
Ethan Boes 4th
9/28/2014 The Burning Bridge John Flanagan, 2005
A great book to read is the second book of the rangers apprentice series which is called The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan. This book is outstanding because
it keeps you on the edge of your seat and is filled with action and does not contain any boring scenes.It also contains alot of humor through out it like when the
master ranger makes fun of his apprentice. This has to be one of the best books I have ever read . I hope you go out and pick this book up.
Nick Kennington 5th
1/10/2018 Catching Fire Suzanne Collins, 2009
This book has many reasons as to why to you should read this. All of the reviews given by the students have been nothing but good and explains why they think
it is such a great book. The reviews given were about how the book caused suspense and how the book had many twist and turns and left you wondering what was
gonna happen next. You should read this book because it is well thought out and is well written with it’s suspenseful plot and changes in the emotions of the
characters. Though I have not personally read Catching Fire, reading these reviews by fellow students makes me think that this book could be a good choice for my
next reading and for others reads too. In my opinion, this book could be a great choice with it’s suspenseful twists, and changes in emotions between the characters.
This book could be a nice read for any people looking for a good plot and story.
Elise, Yelverton 3rd
1/30/2012 Catching Fire Susan Collins, 2009
I would highly recommend Catching Fire to anyone seeking a good adventure. There is a lot of suspense in this book and will keep you turning the papers to
find out what will happen. This book is about a girl who has to fight for her own survival. This book is very shocking and you will never know what is coming next.
The mood of this book will change from time to time because sometimes they are happy, but other times they are sad because people are dying everywhere.
This is the second book in a three book series, I have read all three and they are great. This was a great book and I recommend that you check it out.
Ryan Wallace 4th
1/30/2012 The Challenge: Steel Trapp Ridley Pearson, 2008
I would recommend this book if you want an easy read to pass time. Honestly this is kind of a kid’s book, but I still enjoyed it. You should read this if you're
bored or have nothing else to read. There were some good parts in the book and some things I thought were cool and thrilling. Overall, I would give this book
a rating of about a 5.5 out of 10. I would definitely recommend this book to read because it’s easy and very short. So go check it out.
Lucas Van Decar 5th
1/30/2012 The Chronicles of Vladimire Tod Heather Brewer, 2007
This book is the first of a series of 5. It is paced at a medium speed and has many surprising twists and turns! It’s so good that you won’t want to put it down
till you’re finished with it. I recommend this book to anybody who likes vampires and enjoys reading about their adventures. The only reason I would not
recommend this book is if you do not like sad scenes and some mild violence, but other than that…..I’d read it if you enjoy adventure!
Karlie Magboo 5th
10/16/2014 A Clockwork Orange Anthony Burgess, 1972
A Clockwork Orange is a thrilling tale about a 15 year old hooligan who does bad things for fun. It is set in the future, so expect strange words and fashion, but
it is still standard society. After a while, it digs into philosophy as well, discussing issues of free will. Although extremely gripping, it may be a little hard to
understand due to the language that Alex speaks. Also, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone squeamish about violence, as it does get extreme at times. Most
of the time. Don't read it if you can't tolerate violence. All that aside, It is a semi short novel and shouldn't rob you of hours and hours of your time.
Jakob Guyer 2nd
2/4/2016 The Death Cure James Dashner, 2016
The Death Cure was an amazing 3rd installment to the maze runner series. The book kept me reading constantly like everyday. One time i tried to stop reading
the book for at least a day but i couldn't stop. It’s like doing something that’s addictive , you want to stop doing it but it so good so you don’t want to stop it. The
beginning of The Death Cure trough the ending was great because it started with suspense and ended off a great ending. I prefer you to read the the first and
second book before you read the final installment in the maze runner series. My final verdict is that the book is amazing.
Brian Vargas 7th
5/30/2013 Divergent Veronica Roth, 2011
I would recommend the book Divergent to anyone who likes action. This book is jam packed full of action that keeps you reading until the last page. This book
does get a little violent so if you don’t like violence or gore I recommend that you don’t read this book. Now this book isn’t all action and violence, there is some
romance between two of the main characters. I would highly recommend this book because it has something for everyone!
Bethany Price 4th
1/24/2012 Everlost Neal Shusterman, 2009
This book was a fast-paced trilogy! After reading this book I wanted to read all the others. It keeps you reading the entire time, and I would definitely recommend
it. It is a great adventure about two young kids who die in a car accident and are stuck in an in-between world that is between the "real world" and "where they are
going". This book is completely original, and the author, Neal Shusterman is one of my favorites. He wrote other books such as Unwind and The Shadow Club.
If you are looking for a book you cannot put down, Everlost is a good choice.
Paula Abilio 7th
1/30/2012 The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp Rick Yancey, 2005
I highly recommend The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey. This book is about the extraordinary adventures of a boy named Alfred Kropp,
hence the title. This book isn't just some random story, either. It's all about a old legend, which makes it an enjoyable read for young readers as well as the more
experienced readers. Its full of action, fighting, various vehicles, plot twists, and an ancient legend. These elements will keep you turning the pages, trying to
anticipate what will happen next. And it's not a very chunky read either! Generally, this book can be enjoyable for readers of all ages.
Keaton Clements 1st
5/31/2013 Fight Club Chuck Palahniuk, 1996
This book is very interesting. The book really tends to the modern world needs. This is a good book for someone who is looking for a nonstop, interesting, and mind
blowing good time. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who is looking for a love story. There is nothing but action and mystery in this book.
Matthew Ohair 4th
1/30/2012 Fight Club Chuck Palahniuk, 1996
This is the most unique book that you will ever read. If you feel like books are getting boring, or were never exciting in the first place, then read this. It is a book that
challenges the very thought of existence itself. It really makes you think about life and points out a lot of things most people would never notice. It opens you eyes.
It is also very funny and very exciting in my opinion, and definitely the most interesting thing I have ever read. It is also very informative and teaches you very random
things that might come in handy some day. However, it is jam packed with language, violence, and very vulgar situations, so don't read this if you are easily offended.
Jack Hederi 7th
1/30/2012 Flip Martyn Bedford, 2011
I recommend reading this book. It was interesting and I kept on wanting to read it. It is about a boy, Alex, who wakes up in another person's body, Flip's. Throughout
the story he is trying to find his real body. He starts to enjoy living as Flip, who is athletic and popular. This book keeps you wandering what will happen next.
Ryan Gaylord 2nd
5/30/2013 Found Margaret Haddix, 2008
I would recommend this book because it is full of action. The plot is very interesting and keeps you sucked in all the way through. This book is very random though,
it starts off with a kid in his house talking to his parents, but then it turns into a crazy adventure where they good to a different world. It wasn't my favorite book, and
I probably won't read it again, but if you have some spare time you should read it.
Steven Fehrenbach 7th
11/3/2011 Gregor the Overlander Suzanne Collins, 2005
This book is the first book in a series of three, all written by Suzanne Collins, the author of The Hunger Games. This series, called the Underland Chronicles, includes
the titles The Curse of the Warmbloods and The Prophecy of Bane. The basic story line involves a middle-school aged boy named Gregor who follows his younger
sister as she falls down a mysterious pipe. They both find themselves in an amazing underworld - a world just below the surface of New York City. Gregor doesn't
know it, but he is expected in the Underland. The adventures are amazing, and Collins is a great story teller. If you like the Hunger Game series, you've got the read
the Underland Chronicles!
Kim Escoffier
1/30/2012 The Host Stephenie Meyer, 2008
This book is very exciting and interesting. It will keep you captivated, and you won’t want to put it down. It is written by the same author who wrote the Twilight
Series, Stephenie Meyer. In this book, the Earth is taken over by aliens, and only a few humans can resist them and escape. It is about the hardships the
remaining human survivors must undergo in order to survive. It is a very long book, but I highly recommend it.
Kristin Brognano 2nd
10/6/2014 The Hunger Games Susan Collins, 2008
I would recommend The Hunger Games because it is a book that you are not going to want to put down. You will not find a dull part in this book. It is the first
book in a series of three so there is always more. The Hunger Games is about a young teenage girl who has been called upon to do great things. So many
responsibilities fall on her including taking care of her little sister and mother. This suspenseful book has tragic moments as well as heart warming and humorous
parts that everyone will love. This is a great book for boys and girls of all ages. Anyone that happens to pick up this book will not put it down. As soon as you
finish the first book you will want to immediately move on to the next book in the series. This book is by far one of the best books I have ever read.
Lucas Baker 3rd
10/6/2014 The Hunger Games Susan Collins, 2008
I would highly recommend someone to read this book. It is a very interesting book and it keeps you on your toes the whole time. Although I’m not a very big reader
I enjoyed this book very much. This book is about a girl who has to take care of her poor family since she was little. She goes off to the “Games” in order to try
and protect them. The book goes on about her training and actually participating in the games which are games in which only one person will survive. I defiantly
enjoyed reading this book and I think anyone else who likes action books will too.
Dillon Butcher 3rd
1/29/2012 The Hunger Games Susan Collins, 2008
I would defintely recommend The Hunger Games. It is very interesting and suspenseful. There are twists and turns along the way. If you love adventure/action/
romance books this is for you. When a girl who has been responsible for her family most of her life leaves so her little sister can survive, it begins a long and
interesting tale. If you don't like a little romance or a person getting killed this is not the book for you. I would give it a chance because it is one of the best books
I've ever read.
Savannah Garza 4th
1/24/2012 The Hunger Games Susan Collins, 2008
I would recommend The Hunger Games because this book will keep everybody turning the pagesuntil they reach the end. This book is great for anybody and
everybody that loves suspense books. This book is about a young girl who has a lot of responsibilities placed uponher, but she always finds some way to come
through in the end. This book has shocking parts and heart warming parts that even the oldest of people will love. This is only the first book in a 3 book series,
I loved all 3 of the books and I'm sure you will too. You will be caught guessing what happens next in this book, and unlike most books, you'll be wrong most of
the time. So once again this is a great book for all ages and all readers.
Zack Shields 5th
9/28/2014 The Hunger Games: The Mockingjay Suzanne Collins, 2010
I enjoyed this book because of the nonstop excitement it brought. The book is about the 13th district and how it was supposedly destroyed in the failed rebellion.
The rebels and survivors of district 13 live in a bunker underground,led by president Coin. Though the rebellion is well underway, Katniss is traumatized by her
experiences in the Hunger Games. Peeta is held captive in the Capitol while all this is going on. She eventually gains control of herself and helps with the rebellion
over the Capitol. Katniss starts to become an important symbol in the rebellion, known by many as the Mocking jay. Katniss agrees to fight a publicity battle as the
Mockingjay on several conditions, including that Peeta and other captured victims will be given immunity when the war ends. I think this is a great book for anyone
to read if their interested in a breathtaking book that will change the way you think about books.
Josh Hoffman 6th
1/9/2019 Ice Station Mathew Reilly, 1998
Ice Station by Mathew Reilly is a book about a man in the military that commands a squadron. He is one of the best to ever live and is sent on a remote mission to
Antartica. Because it is in Antarctica the wild life is of the plethora. They encounter many vicious Killer whales as well as walrus´s. If you are a fan of more violence
and gore then you could possibly imagine, then this book is for you. SPOILER ALERT: the main character thinks he is going to help the Ice Station because the ran
out of power, but he is sent their because the Us government heard news of a space ship being discovered deep in the ice. It becomes a race between many different
countries to see who can find out what is really down in the glacier. The fight scenes have enough action to fuel many more books then just one.
Aidan McCarthy 3rd
3/14/2012 If You're Reading this, It's too Late Pseudonymous Bosch, 2008
Cass and Max-Earnest are at it again, this time on the trail of the Homunculus, a 500 year old man made in a bottle. Yes a bottle! And they have to find him
before the Midnight Sun, otherwise.....No, I haven't the heart to tell you. It's too much for one person to know and keep a hold on their sanity (now you know
why I'm so crazy). But if you are one of the mischievousand daring few, then I dare you to read this book...Wait! What am I saying!!! You can't possibly know
the secret that lies within the pages of this book and expect to survive! Why I'd be giving you a death sentence if I dared you to read this. Darn, I shouldn't
have said anything because now you're intrigued and want to go find this book. Note to self, keep my big mouth shut!
Jasmene Ramirez 1st
10/13/2014 The Kill Order James Dashner, 2012
I recommend reading this book after reading the 3 other books Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, and then The Death Cure in that order. This is a prequel to those
books which might explain some of the questions left from the series. It has a new group you will follow throughout the book as they reveal what happens 13 years
before Thomas and the maze and what horrors are there to face even then. One of the main reasons I recommend this book is that it combines horror and
survival to show how twisted and unfortunate events uncontrollably changes the world. Reading this will bring you into a world of horror where the only thing that
matters is to survive. If your interested in the author, James Dashner also wrote the 13th reality series (which I haven't read yet so I'm not sure what they're about)
but it might be good as well. I personally enjoyed reading the series and hope that you'll like the book as much as I did.
Carter Cooper 2nd
1/10/2018 Kingdom Keepers Ridley Pearson, 2005
Kingdom Keepers is a book about teenage Disney workers who get trapped in at night and are responsible for making sure the villains don't get out or mess anything
up in the gates. It's a good book if you don't like to read things with hard words and a message that is hard to understand. It's a fun book and includes a lot of the
rides at the Disney park, along with things that you don't know about that are in Disney. Kingdom Keepers brings a new perspective to the Disney villains. If you have
been to Disney you will appreciate this book.
Kailey Luckett 5th
1/30/2012 Left Behind Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, 1995
This book is an amazing Christian novel on the Rapture and the Tribulation. This book is one of eleven books and the whole series tells the story of the Tribulation
in a very excellent way. People would want to read this if they would want to know exactly what will happen in the coming years. Although you may not want to read
this book if you are strictly against God and Jesus Christ because you may be offended by the amount of scripture reference from the Bible. This book is perfect for
all ages and people if you want to prepare for the future. This book tells just one of many stories that may happen during the Tribulation. You don't have to be
Christian to read these books. You can be of any religion..
Austin Rodgers 7th
1/12/2018 Legend Marie Lu, 2011
Taking place in a dystopian universe, this novel is the first installation of Marie Lu’s brilliant “Legend” trilogy. The story is portrayed through the perspectives of two very
different characters by the names of Day and June. With differing intentions and goals, the two learn to face the struggles of a widespread plague along with
government-issued assessments that determine their position and fate in society. The readers will truly be immersed in the world of “Legend” as the characters encounter
trials full of hardships built upon by trust and conviction that stirs the story along with its traces of both romance and mystery. The factor that makes Lu’s story so
compelling is due to her skill in illustrating her characters’ differences in their situation, upbringing, and thought process, serving to be a source for an excellent discussion
and a magnificent reflection in regards to the modern world as we know it today.
Rhizza Rhen Lucena 3rd
1/31/2012 Locked On Tom Clancy, 2011
This is a great book filled with many twists. This book is part of a series, but it is not necessary for the previous books to have been read. This story has a very
interesting premise that could happen today. This story has great characters that change throughout the story. The characters in this story have problems that
could be related to normal people, so you can understand some of their problems. As this story takes you around the world you will experience a very action
packed story that does not lack a good plot as well. You should not read this book if you are bothered by language, violence, or other explicit material.
Casey Gilbert 7th
1/9/2019 The Lonesome Gods Louis L'Amour, 1983
I recommend this book because of its unique way of telling a western theme. It is not a classic shoot them up story but one with more character and purpose. Don’t
get me wrong though it’s still got the shoot them up bit. The book takes place in the desert near old day Los Angeles and blends Spanish, Mexican, Native American,
and Anglo Californian culture. It tells the story of a boy with the intelligence of someone four times his age surviving in the west and his adolescent and adult life. It is
a good book for people who love western and Louis L’Amour books but is also very good for new readers as well. It was the first Western book and Louis L’Amour book
I ever read and after reading this book it definitely won't be the last. It has the bonus of being a really good book for literary analysis and book papers but it still is a
exciting and fun read.
Ethan Shelstad 2nd
1/9/2019 A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier Ishmael Beah, 2007
So you’re walking down the coastline, scared for your life. Animals, raiders, and rebels are all hostile on your journey. So many things could happen in the blink of an
eye. If you’re wondering what happens next, read “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs Of a Boy Soldier”. This book is very action packed for the most part. It’s a memoir of
Ishmael Beah’s time living in Africa, during wars along the east coast. Through time, he is adopted by the military, trained, and eventually sent to rehabilitation. It’s a
very incredible story that can change someone’s point of view of how good our protection is in the United States. It is a very impactful story, and full of action, as well
as tragedy. With many ups and downs, this book will take you through a ride like no other, as it tells you about the stories of a child, turned into a recruit, and in need
of help.
Jacob Ammons 4th
9/28/2014 Looking for Alaska John Green, 2005
Looking for Alaska is a great book to read. It is written by John Green, the author of The Fault In Our Stars. This book is about a 15 year old guy “Miles” that has
decided he needs some adventure in his life so he enrolls at a boarding school far away from his home. Miles makes new friends and memories as he deals with
an unexpected tragedy. Miles finds himself finally living life while helping his friends. Although Looking for Alaska has a guy main character, it is still a great read
for everyone. This book is easy to read and is written in a way that includes both an exciting and humorous story line. This book, like all other John Green books,
deals with serious situations that are still easy to relate to. I would recommend this book to just about anyone that enjoys reading and can handle reading mature
material.
Rich Lund 7th
1/8/2019 Lord of the Flies William Golding, 1954
Lord of the Flies is a novel by the well respected nobel prize author William Golding. The story puts the reader in thought about what he/she would do in this situation
and often makes you wonder why they go about tasks the way they do. There is a mysterious beast on the island that all the kids seem to be afraid of. Nobody ever
saw the beast but they believed it was there and would surely kill them at night. The boys attempt to set up a way of governing the deserted island which they have
crashed on. This ultimately divides the fate of the boys and causes everything to go wrong. The book ends with a surprising ending but the reader is still left with many
unanswered questions making this book an excellent topic of discussion. This book is my favorite book from Golding and it's definitely worth reading.
Jacob Keen 4th
1/30/2012 The Lost Hero Rick Riordan, 2010
The Lost Hero is a fast paced, action packed book that will be sure to keep you entertained. This book has a twisting plot that deepens the problems our heroes
have faced before. The characters come in a different variety, but they all bring in their own humor to the story. Note that if you have not read the Percy Jackson
and The Olympians series you will probably not enjoy this book because you need to know a lot of information about Percy's world in order the understand the
story. This book also contains a lot of magic, so if you are easily offended by the practice of sorcery or do not like fantasy, then this book is not for you. It is a good
sized book that would probably scare away our not so avid readers.
Sarah Trautman 5th
2/3/2016 Max: Best Friend, Hero, Marine Jennifer Li Shotz, 2015
I totally recommend this book to someone that loves an adventure but also a heart-warming story about a man and his relationship with his dog. The book is
about the love of a man and a dog's friendship but it falls short when the dog loses his life partner. The dog realizes his closest tie to his partner is his youngest
brother. They begin to share a great bond with each other and gain each other's trust. It was a really exciting plot that will make you never want to put the book
down. The ending has a very interesting twist and was very unexpected.
Kayla Koger 7th
1/9/2019 Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. Jennifer Li Shotz, 2015
The book Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. Is an action packed book about an ex marine dog and his companion. I recommend this book to all pet lovers and readers
who enjoy books with a lot of action and plot twists. This book keeps the readers on the edge of their seats and leaves them guessing on what will happen next. I liked
this book so much because it reminded me of my Dad because he is in the military. The bond that Max and his best friend Justin have is really inspirational and keeps
you entertained. I truly loved the book even thought it started off somewhat slow. It wasn't my favorite book of all time but it was definitely one of the best I have read
in awhile, this mostly had to do with me being able to relate to the book. Everyone should rush to read this book, I promise you won't regret it.
Brady Koger 2nd
1/30/2012 Maximum Ride James Patterson January, 2007
I really like this book! It is pretty long, but it is a real page turner. The events that occur in this story are very dramatic, and keep you guessing. I would recommend
this book if you like action and suspense. The author gives great detail and makes it feel like you are actually in the book. He writes really well, and uses great
vocabulary/ The plot is very fast pace, and there is never a dull moment. It is a great easy to read book!
Julie Staton 7th
9/29/2014 Maximum Ride: The Angle Experiment James Patterson, 2005
I would definitely recommend Maximum Ride: The Angle Experiment to everyone no matter who you are. It does not matter if you are 13 or 30, a boy or a girl, it is
an overall great book. It is one of the best books I have ever read and will probably be one of the best ones you ever read too. Once you start, you do not stop. Not
until you finish the series. This book keeps you wanting more and more. You will not want to put it down. This is a must read and there are about 6 or 7 in the series
so it is great. It is by James Patterson so you would not expect anything less than the best. Although the ends of some are cliffhangers, it does not matter because
all the books are out so you can just buy the next one and continue reading until you get to the very last one. When you reach the end, you will be very upset and
you will definitely be left wanting more.
Emily Flegal 7th
10/11/2014 Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment James Patterson, 2005
This book I read last year and I also read his other books to the series. I really enjoyed the adventure that Max, the main character, takes in order to save her family.
Angel isn't blood related but they were all experimented on in the beginning which bonded them together as a family. Ever since the stuck together to the end. Just
like a normal family they have problems they need to solve together. Not to mention the fact that angel gets kidnapped throughout the book and they are always trying
to save her. This book is full of surprises as it walks through the story line in Max's perspective. This is a really great book.
Amanda Clark 2nd
1/9/2019 Maximum Ride James Patterson, 2005
The book I recommend is Maximum Ride, The Angel Experiment because it’s a great book to a wonderful series, it has an amazing idea with a deep story. What if you
could fuse the D.N.A. of birds and humans so that they adapted to have wings? The superpower of flight would be reality instead of something restricted in a comic book.
Although the children given the power of flight would live their lives tested on in a lab, is it worth it? The author of the book is James Patterson, author of many amazing
titles and maximum ride does not disappoint, from the moment you open the first page a great adventure entails, with twists and turns in the plot having you on the edge
of your seat, events in the book slowly start to connect like a great puzzle in your head which makes this book and the whole series worth the read.
Levi Benway 7th
5/1/2012 The Maze Runner James Dashner, 2009
I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a good read. This is a story about Thomas, who wakes up in the middle of an all boy community
with only the memory of his name. The community is surrounded by a giant maze that the 'maze runners' try to navigate. After Thomas' arrival things take a turn for
the worst as the boys try to figure out who they are and why theyre here. If you are not interested in series or don't have patience, then I would not recommend this
book, but for for all others I think it would be very enjoyable.
Sarah Trautman 5th
2/16/2016 The Maze Runner James Dashner, 2009
The maze runner is a good book to read if you like to read about action and incredible suspense. You are always thinking how they will get out of this situation
but then the way you think never happened so it keeps you on your feet. Once you start the book it just keeps dragging you in deeper and deeper and you just
don't want to put the book down. Also there is another conflict around every corner so you never get bored with the book and want to put it down. So i would
recommend this book of you like action and adventure in your reading.
Ben Sanchez 2nd
9/28/2014 The Maze Runner James Dashner, 2009
The Maze Runner is the first book in a series written by James Dashner, a really good author. The Maze Runner starts with a boy coming up an elevator into a
place full of about 40 or so boys. His memory is wiped of his past life, like the rest of the boys, and the only things he remembers is his name, Thomas, and stuff
like smells, sights, feelings etc. He figures out later they were all brought up into this giant maze and they live in the center. The center is their lifeline, they grow
food there, live, eat, sleep, and stay protected from what's in the Maze at night. During the day the Maze opens up and they run out trying to find an exit, since
that is the only thing they can do. Once night falls, the walls will close and where they live, called the Glade, is protected from the mechanical monsters that come
out at night called Grievers. Then a girl comes up in the box saying the end is coming and that no more people will be brought up in the box. They have to find a
way out soon, because the walls aren’t closing at night now. I’d highly recommend you read this book. It is very intense and action filled.
Donald Bowen 6th
9/27/2014 Moby Dick Herman Melville, 1851
This is an excellent book written by an author little regarded at the time. This novel was not popular until after Melville's death, when it flourished in common literature.
The story tells of a man named Ishmael who makes friends with a cannibal, Queequeg, from an imaginary island through a mistake in vacancy of a hotel room. They
then become great friends and decide to serve on a ship known as the Pequod, captained by Captain Ahab. The captain has a festering obsession with the infamous
sperm whale, Moby Dick. This whale is responsible for the death of many sailors and the leg of Ahab himself. This causes the captain to shift from turning the trip into
a simple whale hunting journey into a hunt for the sperm whale. The story tells of their adventures and journey along with nonfictional information about whales and
cytology, and also the meeting of other ships and their experiences with the great whale. It tells the ending of the great story with a lesson to all that explains of the
punishment of greed and obsession if you take these too far in your life. An excellent novel I would suggest to any reader with a large array of vocabulary, mental
stamina, and the loving of a great fictional novel. Melville beautifully ties in fiction, suspense, intrigue, friendship, mystery, nonfiction, and a string of morals. Great
book to read.
Chris Harker 6th Period
9/28/2014 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Cassandra Clare, 2004
This book is about a group of people called shadow hunters who fight demons and protect the human world from evil. Clary Fray was raised by her mother in the
mundane world where she knew nothing of this other shadow hunter world until Jace Hernondale came along. Clary is a shadow hunter and so were both of her
parents but her mom kept her away from that world because her father is the “bad guy” who wants to control the demons and create an army out of them instead
of kill them. Her father is looking for the Mortal Cup which Clary’s mom hid when she left the shadow hunting world. This is a book with quite a bit of action in in but
it also has a romance side to it. This is the first book In The Mortal Instruments series. It is the first book out of six.
Mikayla Barfield 6th
1/9/2019 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Cassandra Clare, 2007
I would recommend you reading the book The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. City of bones is the first book out of the mortal instruments series. This book starts
out with a girl named Clary Fairchild at an all ages club where she meets Jace wayland a shadowhunter and she is the only person who can see him. Later in this book
Clary finds out that her mother kept from her that she was a shadowhunter also that her father was valentine morgenstern the bad shadowhunter who everyone thought
to be dead. Her father kidnapped her mom and she has to go find her and she also has to keep the Mortal Cup away from her father. This book grabbed my attention
within the first couple of pages and when I finished reading it I had to keep reading the rest of the books in the series. There are 6 books in the whole series.
Samantha Gonzalez 3rd
1/26/2012 The Name of This Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch, 2007
A mysterious box labeled “The Symphony Of Smells”, a dead magician's diary, children with a strange disorder going missing and crazy people wearing gloves seeking
immortality. What more could you want in a book? Pseudonymous Bosch takes you on a wild and wacky adventure following characters by the name of Cassandra, an
eleven year old self proclaimed survivalist and Max-Earnest, a boy who seems to be unable to stop talking. This book is in a category of its own! If you’re looking for
a good mystery with twists on every page filled to the brim with humor, then this is most definitely the book for you. But beware and read this book at your own risk
because once you know the secret it contains, there is no going back. Now if you choose to read this book, know that you are risking your sanity and possibly your
life. So if you just happen to be reading the book and you happen to see someone nearby wearing white gloves or a car with the words Midnight Sun written on the
side, run because yes, they are out to get you for reading this book. It’s too late for me (yes my curiosity got the better of me and now I’m on the run) but not for
you. I probably shouldn’t have even mentioned the secret because now it’s nagging at you and you want to know what it is. If you want to know so badly then go
pick up a copy. You know you want to.
Jasmene Ramirez 1st
5/8/2020 Time Zero Carolyn Cohgan 2016 Action/Adventure
This book is fantastic. From its cultural feats to its amazing storyline, this book has it all. It is a book about a fifteen-year-old girl living in a future alternate Manhattan ruled by extremists. Girls aren't allowed to get an education, and they are inferiors to men. They can't look at men or talk to them unless spoken too. While this is infuriating, it allowed me to appreciate what some women and girls ACTUALLY go through. This fifteen year old girl is about to be sold into a marriage that she will have no control over when she starts to rethink her life and realizes that her life might be a lie. A wild adventure to escape is enthralling the entire time. I sped through the trilogy (this is the first book) in about a week. Mixed in is a romance that is full of ups and downs. The culture of these people will make your teeth clench, and it made me value being an independent young women even more. So, maybe this is more for teen girls than boys (it definitely is), but don't be afraid to give it a try! Highly recommend this!
Nadia Cain 5th
5/27/2013 Oblivion Road Alex McAulay, 2007
Honestly, I have no idea how to write a review for this because everything I want to say will give it all away. What I can tell you is that Alex McAulay did a great
job with keeping the plot moving so quickly that every time I thought about stopping, something would happen. However, this novel was extremely graphic, with
brutal violence, sexual content, and a bit of profane language, which is kind of ironic because my grandmother bought it for me. So if you are in the mood for something
lighthearted you might not want to read this, but overall it is an exceptionally well written novel and I recommend it.
Kendall Junker 7th
1/10/2019 Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck, 1937
I recommend the book Of Mice and Men as I found it to be incredibly insightful for its time period, as well as captivating due to its analogizing of the American dream.
Not only does Steinbeck's Novel touch base on his interpretation of the American dream, but it also reveals truths about character’s secret desire to attain it. The depth
this book goes into its characters is phenomenal, and truly expresses some incredibly interesting ideas concerning prejudice, isolation, and several other concepts
common to the era. I ask that anyone who reads it to take a moment to analyze the depth of the metaphors presented throughout the story. The manner by which
Steinbeck captures the characters in animal form is beguiling, and the revelations he supposes about the state of each role was also fantastic. I especially found myself
compelled by the complexity of Lennie and George's relationship, as well as the convictions Steinbeck had regarding the outcome of each characters struggle in regards
to the American dream. Both tear jerking and thoughtful, this book is definitely a classic.
Edi Hardy 7th
9/28/2014 One Shot Lee Child, 2005
One Shot by Lee Child is an action book about an ex-military captain named Jack Reacher who fell off the grid when he left the military. He was then brought in to
solve a case involving a soldier he once knew. He gathers evidence to help prove his fellow soldier is innocent using force and intelligence. He has to fight against
all odds and become a fugitive from the police in order to save an innocent soldier from going to jail. This book was utterly amazing. I was astonished at how much
action they put into this book. I absolutely loved this book because it was action-packed and a very good read. It is part of the Jack Reacher series, and I would
definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes an intense action book. I know I loved this book and I hope you will love this book as much as I did.
Jacob Cooley 6th
1/31/2012 Paper Towns John Green, 2008
Paper Towns is a great read for any teen. It follows Quentin Jacobsen in his senior year of high school as he chases after his elusive dream girl. You will also
be introduced to his somewhat odd family and entertaining friends. His thoughts reflect his intelligence as well as what seems to be the mind of the average
teenage guy. The book has many quirky twists and also gives you incentive to stop and think about the true meaning and image of pretty much everything and
everyone around you. To be able to enjoy this book you have to be willing to dig deeper into the significance each word holds. Although it is a wonderful book,
you have to be mature enough to be able to withstand the humor of an teenage guy.
Leah Bose 1st
1/13/2019 Paper Towns John Green, 2008
Paper Towns is the story of Quentin “Q” Jacobsen in the end of his senior year of high school. He and his neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman, who is constantly told to
be beautiful, go on an adventure in the middle of the night doing pranks; it was the best night of Q’s life. But the next day, everything changed. Over the next few
weeks he found out who he was, as well as the Margo he hadn’t really ever known. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good mystery or adventure. It’s a
beautifully written coming-of-age story, and the attention to detail makes you feel like you’re part of the story. It’s the kind of book that really makes you think, about
yourself, the characters, and the message. It’d be great for a literary analysis, which is what I did. All the way to the very last line, I was entertained and inspired.
Sydney Timm 4th
1/8/2019 Paper Towns John Green, 2008
I recommend the book Paper Towns. Paper Towns is an interesting story about a boy named Quentin and a girl named Margo. Quentin and Margo had known each other when they were young because of a pretty traumatic incident in the woods. By the time high school came around they reunited and became friends again. Margo goes missing and no one knows where she had gone. Before she left home, she left hints about where she went. Quentin then desperately tries to find Margo by following these clues on a long journey. The ending is not satisfying in the slightest, i was very disappointed and angry about it. I still very enjoyed the story very much though. It was very intriguing and entertaining. It left me on the edge of my seat many times. It was a very good book and have no doubt that you will love it just as much, if not even more than I did.
Ethan Mcknight 4th
1/10/2018 Passenger Alexandra Bracken, 2016
This book is by far the best I have ever read. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys traveling or anyone who wants to travel, and anyone who loves a
good adventure.This book is about two people, Nicholas (a slave from the 1800s) and Etta (a violin prodigy from present-day New York), who embark on a time
traveling adventure to find a device that can save the world. The author, Alexandra Bracken, wrote this book beautifully, in that the book constantly switches
perspectives between the two characters, and I thought that was pretty interesting. One of the things I love most about this book is that as Nicholas and Etta
are time traveling, they are exposed to new cultures and people. I thought it was so cool that it compared things that happened in the past to things currently
happening today. This book also has some romantic elements, which makes it an even better book to read. This great book had me hooked from the start, and
I would easily give it five stars.
Daisy, Harvey 3rd
2/3/2016 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan 2005 Action/Adventure Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning
Thief has been my favorite book since it was read to me as a little kid. Don’t mistake the simplicity for dryness, though. Even though it’s a relatively easy read,
the story is still a fast paced book that combines action and mythology. The story is about a regular teenager, Percy Jackson, who always seems to be at the
wrong place at the wrong time. Eventually, he finds out that these strange happenings are caused by monsters, gods, and other mythological creatures hidden
from the mortal world. After learning his long-lost father is actually Poseidon, Percy finds refuge in Camp Half-Blood, and learns he has to complete a quest to
calm all of the gods and monsters down before a an argument blows up into a full-fledged war. Also, the book surpasses the page minimum at 377 pages. And
if you like the book, Rick Riordan has written many other books along the lines of teenagers trying to survive a world full of mythology. I’d recommend this book
to anyone who wants an entertaining, action-packed book.
Lauren Niemi 2nd
1/9/2019 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan, 2005
The Lightning Thief is the first book of the Percy Jackson series, so you do not need to read any other books before it. I read it when I was in middle school and still
love this book. It is a very fun and interesting book with a lot of action in it. It is pretty easy to read and understand and I would recommend it to someone who is
new to reading or would like to try it. It is very entertaining and has a lot to do with Greek mythology. The book is pretty fast paced but simple so you will understand
everything while going through the story pretty fast. It is about an average teenager named Percy Jackson who finds out his father is actually Poseidon. Percy finds
refugee at Camp Half-Blood, and learns that he has a quest to calm down all of the gods before total war breaks out.
Avery Boles 7th
1/8/2019 Ms. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Ransom Riggs,2011
This story is about a teenage boy who had a grandfather who connected with magical people and later he becomes entangled with them as well. It is very exciting
to see all of the characters and their amazing powers such as flying, invisibility, and controlling bees. This book is a great representation of symbolism in many
different aspects of the characters and situations. It is also very exciting and keeps the readers on their toes by introducing shocking events every couple of chapters
such as deaths or the introduction of new characters. It is very interesting to see how the characters change from beginning to end, the children form a closer bond,
and how the plot becomes more intense as the story goes on. The book is very magical and lends a lot to the imagination for interpretation with many monsters and
children with special abilities. It is also amazing to see the family-like connection between all of the children that live together in this secluded and mythical place. This
book is a great read if you’re looking for an action packed and riveting story line!
Kilynn Groen 7th
1/10/2018 Point of Impact Stephen Hunter, 1993
This book has been portrayed in a TV show with two seasons and a movie back in 2007. I enjoy all of these showings of the story very much and I highly recommend
it. It shows how the main character outsmarts a secret government organization who has gone dark against the U.S. Bob Lee Swagger(the main character) is framed
for an assassination attempt but barely gets away with his life. Than on the run from everyone in the United States, manages to track down who framed him and gets
his chance to prove himself innocent. At this he jumps full footed and makes it work, proving his innocence and getting vengeance on those who framed him. The
book is a wonderful and enjoyable read and I would no doubt recommend it to anyone who would want to see what would happen if this became a reality in today’s world.
Tyler Duffy 4th
2/16/2016 Prodigy Marie Lu, 2013
My favorite book that I have read is Prodigy. The reason that I like prodigy so much is for a few reasons. The first reason is because I enjoy reading books that
have a lot of action in them and this book definitely does. Another reason I really enjoyed this book is because it changes perspectives from Day (one of the
main characters) and June (another main character) and it is neat how the author does that. Prodigy is the second of three books including "Legend"" (the
first one) and "Champion" (the third one). Prodigy is a good book for anyone who enjoys action/adventure books and it is a New York Times Bestseller.
Trenton Fuller 6
1/10/2018 Quantum League: Spell Robbers Matthew J. Kirby, 2014
This book is an exciting clash between quantum physics and magic spells. Ben Warner is recruited to participate in a “science camp”, where he learns he can
manipulate reality just by imagining it differently. After a group of mysterious men capture the camp instructor for some of her innovative technology that could
change Actuation (act of altering reality) forever, Ben and his new friend Peter risk everything to bring back their professor. They are invited into the Quantum
League, a group of individuals who also possess the ability to Actuate. The new League members must make sacrifices to benefit the security of the secret
society. Some of these sacrifices could even mean leaving their previous life behind and starting over. Ben, with the assistance of his friends, must improve
their Actuation skills to face the mysterious men once and for all.
Hayden Krider 5th
5/30/2013 The Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan John Flannagon, 2004
The Rangers Apprentice series is a great and wonderful series that has action, adventure, suspense, and drama. Based off the middle ages of the continent
of Europe where knighthood, kings and queens, and farming peasants fill the lands. But this story focuses on an orphan named Will whose life is about to change
very rapidly based on whether he is chosen to become an apprentice or not.
Patrick Nall 7th
1/19/2019 Rangers Apprentice: The Burning Bridge John Flanagan, 2005
Rangers Apprentice: The Burning Bridge is about a teenage boy developing into a young man through a very intriguing meidaval timeline with its own fictional twists.
Throughout this book it shows great life lessons through the teachings of Halt, Wills master, and is great for teens looking for inspiration. This book also has some
very cool fight scenes and other crazy epidemics which keep the reader excited and is very appealing to young people. This story also has a small developing love
story between the main character Will and another character which most teens want to see develop as the story progresses. This book along with the rest of the
story has a new threat in each and every book which almost makes it seem as a whole new story on its own and keeps the readers puzzled to what the threat could
be. I highly recommend this book along with the rest of the series.
Seth Edwards 7th
2/3/2016 The Right Stuff Tom Wolfe, 1979
The Right Stuff is a book about America's first astronauts; pilots that were the best of the best, chosen for the most historic flight of the time. Each astronaut
came from a similar background: fighter jock who lived entirely for the thrill of flight, and to put theirhides on the line every day in an aircraft in order to push
the limits of what is possible in the air. Of course, it takes more than any ordinary man, and bravery and honor are not enough. The best of the pilots had
“The Right Stuff” and indescribable element that made pilots among the best breed in the human race. This book will leave you with a lasting impression
of what it takes to be a man, and who the best men were back then. Tom Wolfe will keep you excited to see how exactly the fearless Mercury astronauts
made history.
Jack Johnson 7th
1/24/2012 Rise Again Ben Tripp, 2010
If you have ever like zombie shows and movies then this is the book for you. It focuses around an Iraq veteran who lives in a mountain town outside of LA,
where her town is invaded by the undead. She leads a pack of survivors against hordes of zombie, while attempting to find her sister. It is definitely a page
turner and has very good description and diction. It will go beyond your imagination as there are twists and turns around every corner as you contemplate
what might happen next. This book has lots of action and violence and is one of the only books that has ever kept me entertained. Someone might not want
to read this book because it has very visual gore and violence and lots of it. There are also parts when the author uses inappropriate language and has some
suggestive sexual references/scenes.
Jack Massey 5th
1/8/2019 The Royal Ranger John Flanagan, 2013
Calling the 12th and final book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series astonishing is simply an understatement. The book follows the end days of Will Treaty, the greatly
renown archer (ranger) who has lived a life of heroism and adventure. The story takes on a new approach, where the man who was once an apprentice, Will, must
now become the master of his own apprentice. Will’s days have become defined by sorrow over a terrible tragedy that left him broken and alone. Acting as the mentor
of a young child starts out difficult, but soon gives him a method to heal. If you have read the previous books in the series, then it won't be a surprise when this one
pulls you in and keeps you locked in place wanting to read more. One of my favorite things about The Royal Ranger is that you develop a great feel and attachment
for the characters. Everyone is truly human, with unique emotions and personality, and it reinforces the great story that has steadily developed book after book. Every
character has matured or fundamentally changed since the start of the series. I absolutely recommend recommend this amazing book to anyone interested in
reading a concluding story about beautifully written characters, an exciting and flowing plot, heart, humor, and adventure.
Jack Isley 4th
2/3/2016 S. (Ship of Theseus) J. J. Abrams, 2013
This book is very unique in the fact that there are multiple plot lines going on at once. The first is the story of the book itself and then the people that write
comments off to the side who are trying to figure out the mystery of the writer of the book. The comments are in different colors and must be read in a certain
order which is: dark blue and black, red and green, purple and red, black and black. The handwriting is different for both people so it will be easy to distinguish
and this way if you follow the color order it is in chronological order along with the story. It’s an incredibly fascinating book that can get overwhelming with the
various newspaper, encoders, papers, comments, and then the actual book to read but it is such a fun journey to follow about a man at sea and conspiracies.
Romantic in small ways but plenty of adventure and drama.
Bayley McMenimen 2nd
10/9/2014 The Scorch Trials James Dashner, 2010
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner is a really good book! It is the second book in the Maze Runner series and I thought the first one was really good. I can
happily say this book is just as good as the first. So many new and cool things happen in the second book. James Dashner, now one of my favorite authors,
can come up with really interesting things that makes you not want to put the book down! You could also get attached to the characters and you want to know
who will survive and who won't which also helps with the feeling that you don't want to stop reading. I was tempted to read it many times while my some of
my teachers were giving lectures or something. I would recommend this book to anyone and I would say so far, it's definitely a have to read series!
Christina Maranon 2nd
1/8/2019 The Scorch Trials James Dashner, 2010
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner is a pretty good book. It is the second book in The Maze Runner series. I would recommend this book to any reader, but it
is not as good as the first book in my opinion. The book paces well, with the book not being too terribly long, and the main characters continue to develop their
motives and problems. But also, there are a few parts where the story gets very slow and you are just waiting for something interesting to happen. But overall this
is a pretty good book. If I could grade this book, I would give it a A-. You should definitely check out this book.
Tres Vance 3rd
1/8/2019 Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan, 2006
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters was a very good, absorbing book. This book is the second of a series that uses Greek mythology in present day. The book
fast paced book with only lots of adventure and action. It is about Percy Jackson, a demigod, of the Poseidon, the sea God. After returning to Camp Halfblood,
Percy and his friends, Annabeth and Tyson, find that the tree that protected the tree had been poisoned, causing monsters to invade. To try to fix the problem Percy
and his friends go on a secret quest to retrieve the golden fleece, a legendary item that could heal the tree. They had also gone for Percy’s best friend who was already
around it. During the journey they encounter many dangerous scenarios and monsters. Many of the trials had actually been part of the the journey of odysseus. At the
end of the book there is a twist that starts the next book.
Tony Ugorji 7th
11/3/2011 The Smoke Jumpers Nicholas Evans, 2001
This is one of my very favorite books, written by one of my very favorite authors. I love every single book he has ever written. This book is all about the brave
fire fighters out of Montana who drop into remote forest fires from helicopters. The story will teach you all about these firefighters, but there is another story in
it as well. A troubled teen becomes lost in one of these fires. This changes the lives forever of the 3 main characters, all friends. This book is amazing!!!
Kim Escoffier
4/25/2012 So Others May Live Martha J. Lauguardia Kotite, 2006
This book is solely reccomended by people wanting to read about the Coast Guards and what they do as rescue swimmers. Reading the book can make a
person thinkabout how much time, effort, and courage these men put on the line to save others. It's cut up into 14 stories that will get the reader scared at
times, but I love this book because of how the men reacted to their cause in the U.S. Military. It talks about some deaths, giant raging storms and gushing
floods. Overall the book has many details and foreshadowing to keep the reader in check.
Jaelon Jones 2nd
5/2/2012 Son of The Mob Gordan Korman, 2002
This is a very good book if you like action and adventure, it even has a little romance in it. This book is very exciting and will keep you hooked the moment
you start reading.The characters in this book are also very well develpoed and you can easily relateto them. Now I must warn you that there is one moment
of sexual content in this book but other then that this book is a perfect read.
Malcolm Mosley 1st
2/5/2019 Still Me Jojo Moyes, 2018
The book Still Me, by Jojo Moyes, is an adventurous and somewhat inspirational book about the life of Louisa Clark when she moves to New York City from a
small town in England. Lou is a peppy, adventurous, and positive young woman who plans to make the most out of her time in the city. While living in New
York, she works for a very wealthy couple, the Gopniks. Her primary responsibility is to take care of Agnes Gopnik, who suffers from depression and anxiety.
While working with Agnes, Lou gets to go with her to all the top-dollar social events and live a luxurious life while she befriends Agnes. However, further into the
book, Agnes reveals some secrets that consequently lead to trouble for Lou. Then, Lou starts to take care of an old woman who lives next door to the Gopniks,
Margot De Witt, and learns about Margot’s career in fashion. Margot then moves out, but gives Lou her wardrobe which influences Lou to start her own clothing
agency. The book then ends with Lou beginning her own clothing store, and deciding to permanently live in New York. I would recommend this book because of
the lifestyle Louisa lives, and how she finds the good in everything. She is adventurous, kind, positive, and isn’t bothered by what others think, making it an
enjoyable read.
Lexi Alsleben 3rd
5/31/2013 Stolen Lucy Christopher, 2010
I recommend this book to anyone who likes the action books but also like the books that have a sad meaning to them. This book can give mixed emotions
about who you really feel sorry in the book. It drags you to liking the “bad guy” in the story, but then it also makes you feel terrible for the victim.
Elisah Craft 4th
2/1/2012 Sunrise Over Fallujah Walter Dean Myers, 2008
This story takes place near the town of Fallujah, Iraq. The story focuses on the main character, Robin Perry, and his life in the army. Perry's one friend that
helps him get through the war is Jonesy, the lovable blues player from Georgia. This book is filled with action and suspense as it traces the life of a soldier
in war. Not being all doom and gloom, this book throws in funny quotes and some foul humor. This books helps bring you straight into the life of a soldier
deployed overseas by focusing on the impacts of the war on the soldiers and the civilians. But be warned; foul humor, graphic language and extreme
violence are often used throughout the book.
Colton Abbott 7th
1/31/2012 Term Limits Flynn Vince, 1997
This is a very interesting book that has a high level of adrenaline-pumping action. It will keep you guessing until the very end. It has a mixture of action,
mystery and a bit of romance, but nothing sappy. It is a little lengthy. Almost every chapter has a surprise twist in it that will hook you into finishing it.
Warning: This book contains language, brutal murders, and violence.
Jordan Brown 7th
1/8/2019 The Testing Joelle Charbonneau, 2013
I would recommend the Testing because it is a thrilling adventure story of a sixteen year old girl named Cia Vale and how she has to prove herself to be a future
leader in this dystopian society. The author uses vivid imagery to show how they have attempted to restore this war torn world. The book shows how nations
could not agree with each other and what a nuclear holocaust would look like if it happened to our world. This book also show the struggle of making decisions
that could change everything you know and whether you can trust the people around you or not. This book shows the struggle of a teenage girl who has to fight to
survive in this dystopian society knowing not what is happening with her family while she is away or her friends who also participate in the testing she worries to
much about others and needs to be more careful about herself in the thrilling first installment of this trilogy.
Bryce Milkeris 3rd
1/10/2018 Theodore Boone the Abduction John Grisham, 2011 If you like a investigation action packed book this would be a perfect fit for you. This book always keeps you on your toes with something big found or going on
in the story. In the story Theo the main character his best friend goes missing. Theos parents are attorneys and he wants to follow in their footsteps. When he
learns that his friend April is missing he puts his attorney and investigation skills into action to try to find his good friend April. Theo is a hard determined kid trying
to to the best for his friend and prove to everyone how he can be just as good as they are. Everyone told him to back of the case but he was determined.This book
is a legal thriller and if u like a book with mystery and action this is the perfect book for you.
Blake Skinner 3rd
1/10/2018 Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson, 1882 Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a great book, full of action, adventure, suspense, and the like. It is a classic pirate story, and a lot of the quotes
(like, “swing all, say I”, and, “Fifteen men on the Dead Man's Chest, Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!”) are instantly recognizable, even though many would not recognize
their origin. A lot throughout the book, it mentions specific sailing terms, and this may seem daunting, but I do not know very much about sailing, and it did not make
very much of a difference, as I enjoyed these parts nonetheless. The best part of the book, however, was, in my opinion, the amount of classic piracy one would expect
from such a classic pirate novel. There was all the treasure hunting, backstabbing, sea-shanty-singing, and other assorted pirate things you could ever need. All in all, it
was a fantastic book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes classic books or pirate adventures.
Dillon Welde 7th
1/10/2018 Trenton Cormac McCarthy, 2008 The Road is a truly disturbing book; it is absorbing and completely harrowing. Simply because it shows us how a man could act given the right circumstances; it’s a
terrifying concept because it could also be a true one. I do not like the book because it isn’t a book that gives you any answers, you have to put the pieces together
and presume. For whatever reason, be it nuclear war or environmental collapse, the world has gone to the gutters. It is a wasteland of perpetual grayness and ash.
Very little grows anymore, and the air itself is toxic. The survivors are made ill by their surroundings, physically, mentally and spiritually. They struggle to survive in
the world that tries to kill them. Civilization has completely collapsed, but its remnants remain: the roads remain.
Trenton Board 4th
1/10/2018 Turtles All the Way Down John Green, 2017 In the book “Turtles All The Way Down” by John Green he writes about a sixteen year old girl named Aza and her best friend named Daisy who had heard of a
billionaire who had gone missing the day before he was supposed to be arrested. The police had offered a reward of $10,000 for anyone who could give information
on the whereabouts of this man.the issue that caused a multitude of problems of Aza and everyone else involved during her life was her issue with anxiety about
diseases and becoming sick which therefor caused her to become paranoid and effect everyone around her. As daisy and Aza were studying the case realized that
Aza used to be friends with the oldest son the billionaire. They had come up with the idea to solve the case and find the missing man. Aza and the oldest son Davis
make a connection but struggle with how to hand their emotions because they don't want a relationship but both have a love for each other. Throughout the journey
they found, friendship, love, and lost.
Emily Key 2nd
1/10/2018 Uglies Scott Westerfeld, 2005
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is an amazing Action/ Adventure story. It is based on a totally different society in the future, where people can get surgery once they turn
16 to make them “pretty”. Tally Youngblood is an ugly waiting to be turned pretty when she turns 16, but things do not go as planned. She soon meets Shay, also an
ugly, who does not see the point in being turned into a pretty. Shay runs away to a place called The Smoke and Tally is forced to find her and expose where she has
been hiding with the other Uglies who ran away to live away from society, or she will never get turned pretty. There is a big cliffhanger at the end of the book, but don’t
worry because there are three other books in the series (Pretties, Specials, and Extras) after this one. There is many twists and turns in this book, and I guarantee you
will absolutely love it as much as I did.
Angel Walerio 3rd
1/31/2012 Uglies Scott Westerfeld, 2009
If you are looking for an awesome adventure story, then this is the book for you! Even better is that the story is combined into a mystery, making every page
enjoyable. While reading this, I literally could not put it down. It's got great plot twists and intriguing characters. There are one or two deaths that may be
thought of as terrible and sad. Other than that, there are no reasons not to read this! The end is a huge cliff hanger, but it leads to a satisfying sequel. Enjoy!
Annie Serpa 2nd
1/9/2019 White Cargo Stuart Woods, 1988
I would like to recommend White Cargo by Stuart Woods because it provides the reader with excitement throughout the entirety of the book. White Cargo is about a man
named Wendell Catledge that lost his family and the journey he embarks on to find them. The book provides excitement through its action-packed plot filled with many
twists and surprises. The book will keep the reader on the edge of their seat due to the suspense created by the extremely dangerous and peculiar nature of the book’s
environment. Stuart Woods also conveys many important messages during the book through the use of symbolism and other figurative language. An example of the author
using symbolism is through the main character Wendell Catledge. He was gifted a watch from his family and as the story progresses it begins to represent his love for them.
During the book Wendell uses this watch as motivation to remain persistent in his quest of finding his family even when he is beaten down. In short, I recommend this book
because it captures the reader's interest and maintains it throughout the book using excitement, figurative language, and a variety of plot twists.
Elias Aschenbrenner 2nd