Monday, June 18, 2012

"Rapunzel's Revenge" By Shannon Hale

In this book Rapunzel is taken from her real mother who is a slave for a queen named Mother Gothel. A twist to the already popular Rapunzel. She seeks her revenge and wants to be reunited with her mother. A story of amazing twist and turns as the author shows a dare devil side to a sweet long haired princess.

Friday, January 14, 2011

The Lottery by Beth Goobie

Everyone thinks of the lottery as being a good thing right? You buy a ticket, you win money, blah blah blah, you are rich. Well, the answer now is no. The lottery is not good. In "The Lottery" by Beth Goobie, Sal has the unfortunate job of being the school's lottery winner. But, she doesn't get any money.The Lottery winner in her school gets chosen every year, and for one year that person (the lottery winner) has to do tasks for the infamous Shadow Council (so infamous, teachers even knock before they enter the club room). But so what, a couple of tasks over the period of a year? Well, the person who is chosen as a lottery winner ultimately becomes the school outcast, losing every friend in threat of the Shadow Council. But, no one can stand up to them. So, after every period of the lottery winner is over, that person is accepted back by their friends, actually talked to, and just has to forget how their "friends" just happened to forget about them for a year. This may not be so bad for some people, but imagine talking to someone you don't know, and when they look at you, they acquire a stare of fear. Then they make an excuse to get away from you. well, to figure out how Sal gets through her year as the lottery winner you have to read "The Lottery" by Beth Goobie.

This book was very good, and I give it a five out of five. It keeps you wondering what Sal will have to do next, and if anyone will talk to her. I recommend this book to everyone.

Monday, June 21, 2010

"Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer


The Fowls have always been using some sort of dastardly tricks in order to gain money. Artemis Fowl the second is no exception. After his father died, or went missing as Artemis believes, Artemis's mother went a little looney. As in, she sees and hears things that aren't there and replays moments of when her husband was alive. Artemis didn't exactly believe in fairies or any of that for a while, but something got him thinking. Pots of gold. He decided to test his theory, knowing that goblins and trolls were real. He finally landed something. He and his butler, Butler, went out to find such a fairy that would give him the money that he wanted. This turned out to be a success. Holly Short, a LEPrecon officer, went out to regain her fairy powers from not doing so in a long time. She found a nice desolate spot and, before she knew it, she was Artemis's captive. After being sedated and detained in the Fowl manor the other fairies found out, especially her commanding officer, Root, who was not happy whatsoever. In a chat with Commander Root, Artemis said if he got the gold he wanted he would let Holly go free. Root accepted, but one of the other fairies almost ruined his plan. Almost. Holly still lived and Artemis was still alive, along with his butler, and they got the gold they wanted. Holly didn't want Artemis hurt so she tried to talk him out of taking the gold, fairies would do anything for their gold. Artemis finally let Holly go free, along with half the gold he got from the delivery. The fairies decided to kill everyone inside the manor so they could get back their gold and make sure that someone as dangerous as Artemis Fowl would never do that kind of thing to the fairies ever again. But Artemis found a way to live, he drugged himself, his butler, and his butler's sister so they would sleep, that way the "blue rinse" would not kill them. The fairies were amazed. Artemis was relieved.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

"The Restaurant at The End of The Universe" by Douglas Adams


In this sequal to "The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy" The crew of "The Heart of Gold" has more wacky adventures. They get seperated so Zaphod gets captured. He is taken to the worst planet in the universe. They all meet up then go to "Milliways- THe Resaurant at The End of The Universe" where the main dish talks and the main show is apocelyptic. I loved this book. I give it a 5 of 5 stars!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

"Knights of the Round Table" by Gwen Gross


In this books the advertures of King Arthur are phenominal. They are very interesting to read and its like your really there! The details are great. In the book there is more than one adventure so you won

Friday, June 11, 2010

"Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare" by Darren Shan


Meet Darren shan. A regular boy with a regular life and regular friends... until a normal day turns exciting when his best friend Joe finds a flier to a freakshow. The boys get the tickets, bu they can only get two! what will they do? Well, Joe gets one because he got the flier, but who will go with him? The boys decide to put the ticket in with a bunch of other peices of paper the same size and whoever gets it goes. When Darren finds the ticket in his hands, he figures, "hey, what could happen?" but when all heck breaks loose at the show, a real vampire, a snake boy, and an untrue friend are revieled. When joe tries to join in leagues with the vampire and is denied, Darren takes action and ends up joining to help save Joe. Will Joe live? What will become of darren in his new life? Will you read the book? All of these questions will be revieled in the book Cirque Du Freak: The Vampiers assistant
I would give this book five of five stars for its gripping, suspenceful storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

"The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy" by Douglas Adams


This book is HILARIOUS! It is a spoof of everything sci-fi. I could not put it down.
"The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy" tells the story of Arthur Dent a common guy living a common life. THat is until Earth is destroyed! That event sets off an adventure that is out-of-this world! You meet the man that designed Norway, the creatures that ordered the Earth to be created and a host of other zany charecters. It is a favorite all around the globe. Trust me you'll love this book. I no I did. I give it a 5 of 5 stars.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

"Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


In this action-packed sequel to " The Hunger Games " everything changes! After Katniss and Peeta win the Hunger Games they go on the Victor's Tour. They give speechs and meet families. When the Reaping comes around though the President delivers shocking news, this year only the victors may be reaped! So Katniss and Peetta re-enter the Arena. THey meet new friends and new enimies alike in one way, they all want to win! This book is so high action you won't want to stop reading! The ending is the most shocking I have ever seen! This a stupendes read. A 5 of 5!

Monday, May 24, 2010

"The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp" by Rick Yancey


This book ROCKS!!!!!!!! It has something for everyone. It is the story of Alfred Kropp a (according to the book) big, dumb screw-up. His mother died when he was 12 and he lives with his under-paided night-gaurd uncle. His whole live changes when his uncle meets a man willing to pay them $1,000,000 if they retrive a sword for him. They do but they shouldn't have. It sets off a chain of events that no one would predict! Really though this is a great book! I give it a 5 of 5! Absoulutly awesome!

"Leviathan" by Scott Westerfeld


This book is awesome!!! It is about a alternate reility World War I! In this version the Central Powers had gaint metal walkers! (What is up with bad guys and walkers!? LOL) The Allies on the other hand had found a way to breed mutant animals! They used those for air and land transport. Anyway the book switches between the point-of-view of Alek, the son of the ruler of Austria-Hungary, and Deryn, a young girl secretly in the British army. THey're adventures take them up and down through dangerous terrain and battles! All in all this is a great read! I give it a 43/4 of 5.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

"Maze Runner" by James Dashner


This is an absoulutly great book! It's the story of a group of boys trying to survive. The catch is they are in a glade surrounded by a maze. As if it isn't bad enough no one has any memories! The book follows Thomas the newbie in the Maze. Everyone seems out to get him because as soon as he arrives everything goes wrong. Supplies stop coming, people go crazy and people thing they know Thomas! They know they must solve the maze but do not know how. That is where Thomas comes in. Will they solve the maze? Will they ever get out? Will you read this book? I sure hope so! I give this book a 5 of 5 stars. An awesome read!

Twister

I just started the book twister so far im on chapter one it is a cool book so far........

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

"Point Blank" by Anthony Horowitz


This is the riveting sequel to "Stormbreaker" the first of the Alex Rider novels. It takes place a short time after the first and is the story of how Alex broke into the academy for rich delinquents, Point Blanc. He is sent to recover the son of a recently deceased CEO. He happens to be the 9th richest man in the world! To do this Alex must pretend to be the sun of the owner of one of the biggest supermarket chains in the world. When he gets to the school the fun starts! I can say that this is a very good book for fans of James Bond. It is a very exciting ride. I give it a 4 of 5 stars.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

"H.I.V.E" by Mark Walden


This is the perfect book for anyone who ever wished the villians would win. It takes place at an academy that teaches villiany, somewhere around the UK. It stars a young boy named Otto the newest member of the school. It is a very entertaining book that you will want to read many times over. It is really funny. It is nice because it is mostly realistic. All and all this is an excellent read. I give it a 5 of 5 stars.

Monday, April 12, 2010

"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins


This is easily one of the best books I have ever read! It is an all or nothing thrill ride of dire proportions! It all begins when Katniss, a 17 year old girl reaches the day of the Reaping. This is when the Capitol chooses one girl and one boy from each of the 12 districs of the country of Paneam. They are then sent into the Hunger Games, an annual reminder of the Capaitol's absoulute power. When Katniss' little sister is chosen she voulenters to go instead. The Hunger Games makes it's contestents fight to the death to be the sole survivor. I would say more but I can't with out spoiling the fun. So what are you waiting for? Come read the book Stephen King and Stephinie Meyer call "Amazing" and "To good to stop reading! I give this book a 5 of 5 stars!

Monday, March 29, 2010

"Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing With Fire" by Derek Landy


In the book Skulduggery and Valkyrie are trying to stop Baron Vengeous who has stolen armor from a sacred place , used vampires to help him do what ever he wants, and has brought the Grotesquery back to life to kill people everywhere and to bring the faceless ones back to earth with there gods to rule forever. Valkyrie learns to use fire and air magic to defend herself and help with what ever mission. In the end Skulduggery's arm gets cut off after killing the Baron by taking of his invincible armor and shooting him in the chest with his revolver. The Grotesquery is still living. Stephanie stabs a sword into it's chest twist it moves it down and twist it again making it scream in pain and die. Valkyrie falls down and Skulduggery picks up his removed arm and asks if she needs a hand. After to days Skulduggery is in one piece and Valkyrie is not even scared.

I would read this book if i wanted to learn about what happens after the first and who the new villain is and what he is trying to accomplish until Skulduggery and Valkyrie take him down.
{ACTION PACKED BOOK} Read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, March 22, 2010

"Lifting the Sky" by Mackie d'Arge


Ever since her dad left the familywhen she was small, 12-year-old Blue has continually moved from place to place with her ranch-hand mother. Finally, Blue can hardly believe her luck - her mom has been hired to manage the ranch of Blue's dreams - the house and mountains even match a drawing that Blue once drew. In short order, Blue acquires a pair of orphaned calves to take for, a friend from the neighboring reservation, and the strange and wonderful ability to see the auras - the colors, lights, and energies - given off by all living things. Blue begins to realize her special talents might actually enable her to find her place in the world when she learns she can manipulate the auras to help heal injuries. Blue's "dream-come-true" is threatened, however, when her and her mother's past starts to catch up with them.
I'll probably never live on an isolated ranch in Wyoming, but after reading this book, I think I have a good idea what it would be like. I love the ability of some authors who create characters so real and believable that one feels one can actually go track them down for a good visit. Blue is such an appealing character, one can't help but hope that things work out for her. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves animals and nature, or who is wondering about their own place in the world. Plus, who couldn't use a little virtual vacation in the mountains of Wyoming?
I'd rate this book FIVE out of FIVE stars.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

"Ruined" by Paula Morris


Rebecca, newly transplanted to New Orleans to live with an aunt, feels like a fish out of water. Battling homesickness for New York City and her traveling father, Rebecca must also deal with the cliques in her new school, which seem to be focused entirely on the importance of local family history, social class, and the upcoming Mardi Gras season of parties and parades. Although at first content to be an outsider, Rebecca's interest and involvement with the popular group is intensified after she becomes friends with a mysterious girl who seems to be living in the cemetary. Rebecca becomes intent to solve the mystery of her new friend and the 150-year-old curse associated with a local mansion.
Reading "Ruined" is the next best thing to an actual visit to the city of New Orleans. Morris skillfully describes the neighborhoods, streets, and cemetaries of the city and makes them part of the action and atmosphere. One can easily imagine the frenzy and excitement of attending one of the Mardi Gras parades while reading of it in this book. The mystery that embroils Rebecca snakes its way through the city, its parties, and its inhabitants, wrapping itself ever tighter around our heroine.
Although some of the action seems at times to be a little too outlandish to be believable, the nifty plot twists keep one reading. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery involving history, ghosts, and curses! Rated FOUR and a HALF out of FIVE stars.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

"Sparrow Hawk Red" by Ben Mikaelsen


After the car crash that killed Ricky's mother his Ricky's father wont take any actions. in the book Sparrow Hawk Red by Ben Mikaelsen only ricky and his new friend Soledad are heading to Mexico to catch the man that kill his mother. Soledad is pretty much a hobo that is helping ricky through his journey. through this time of getting mexico Ricky learns a powerful lesson the lesson of courage. will he get to Mexico alive and back? if you want to find out read Sparrow hawk red.

i would recommend this book to anyone interested in a big adventure or wants to read a good book. i would rate this book 3-5. it wasnt one of my favorite books.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

"Pendragon: Merchant of Death" by D.J. MacHale


Every teen has crushes, plays b-ball, travels throughtime and space... wait what?!?!? this is how bobby penndragon feels. Its the day of the play off game at his high school, the girl of his dreams just kissed him... what could go wrong, right? How about his uncle crashing in while hes in the middle of the kiss of his dreams with courtney chetwyned and riding off into the night, only to be dragged through time and space. Yeah, really! when his uncle takes him to an old abandoned subway, and goes to a hidden door. When his uncle and him are shot at by a rediculously tall stranger named saint dane, they run for cover. They get to the inst hidden door, close the door, when his uncle yells out " denduron!!!" things get pretty freaky. the tunnel at the inside of the door seems to go on forever, but them a jumble of sweet musicle notes and white light pour out and bobby and his uncle are swept away. When they reach the end of the tunnel, it is up to bobby and his uncle to save denduron, an alien planet with close to no technology, and close to no hope for servival. will they make it out alive? who knows. read the book!
I would give this book 32.999 stars out of five. You wont believe this book! I cant do it justice, you have to read it yourself!