Tuesday, January 5, 2010

"Al Capone Shines my Shoes" by Gennifer Choldenko


Al Capone Shines my Shoes brings back Moose Flanagan and his friends. in the former book Moose ask the one and only Al Capone for help. He writes a note to Al Capone if he could get his mental sister Natalie into the school that could bring her head into reality. the note that he got back from AL Capone said Done on it. when you ask someone for help you have to return the favor. that is what this book is mostly about.Moose got a note from Al Capone telling him "your turn". If i had to rate this book i would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. this is a really good book and it is a must read.

"The Haunting Hour" by R.L Stine


In this collection of 10 scary stories by the Goosebumbs aouther, very weird and scary things happen. In one for instence, a babysitter makes voodoo cookies with the kids she's watching. Also, in a diffrent story, a teen gets scaried to death. These short stories are very good but not for the faint of heart! If you like thrills and chills, however, check this book out! I give it a 5 of 5 stars!

Monday, January 4, 2010

"Little Fuzzy" by H. Beam Piper


This is the heartwarming story of professer Jack Holloway and his family of Fuzzies. In this book, Jack is a miner on the planet Zurathuersta. He is exploring the area by his home when he finds Little Fuzzy. From there he calls his friends, his enemys and meets new people in his rush to prove that the Fuzzies are sentinet beings. He must do this because the Fuzzies homes are being destroied and if they are sentinent that wont happen. This is a very good sci-fi book that is a nice break from the genres usual fighting based books. I would give it a 41/2 of 5 stars. A real must read that you'll never forget!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

"Boy Meets Boy" by David Levithan


Paul is a sophomore in a highschool like no other. Things get slightly better when Paul finds who his heart is made for, Noah. Of course, when Paul makes a mistake and ends up without him, everything gets worse. Until his best friend Tony gives him an idea to get Noah back. The ex-boyfriend of Paul's won't leave him alone, Paul's other best friend is drifting, and he's in a fix. But Paul refuses to give in until he proves to Noah he still loves him. Will Paul win Noah, get back with Kyle, or stay alone?

"Rescue Josh McGuire" by Ben Mikaelsen


Rescue Josh McGuire is a book about a thirteen year old boy who runs away to the mountains of Montana. Josh was forced in his mind to run away. His drunken father hadn't been the same since the death of Joshes older brother. Josh's once caring father who had been filled with compassion turned to drinking and violence. After Josh rescues a bear cub that had been orphaned by its father, he realizes that the county game warden will take the bear cub away from Josh for research and a certain death in the state laboratory. After Josh gets advice from a former environmental professor and goes through a night of sleeplessness, he makes a plan to get away from civilization. Now those wilderness survival lessons Josh's dad and brother taught him will pay off. The adventure starts with some struggles through weather, food, and nosey people. Will Josh survive and save the life of a young bear cub?? Read Rescue Josh McGuire by Ben Mikaelson to find out.

Monday, December 21, 2009

"Indiana Jones and The Golden Fleece Vol. 1" by Pat McGreal and Dave Rawson


In this new "Indiana Jones" adventure, Indy is on an archaeological dig when he discovers a cult following fbles of The Golden Fleece. He aquires the help of Omphale Kiapos. He travels to many diffrent locations, is attacks by many diffrent people and finds many things to help him find The Golden Fleece. This is the first of a two-part comic book arc. It is short but good. I give it 5 of 5 stars.

"Dairy of A Wimpy Kid Book 4: Dog Days" by Jeff Kinney


In the latest entry of the highly acclamied, Dairy of A Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffly is on summer vacation! He plans to spend it playing video games, but ends up mowing lawns, going to the beach and having a bad time! Although he does so in very funny ways. He "loses" fiends, gains new ones, gets haircuts and watches soap operas. This is a good book however I personally like book 3 better just a little. I would gives this book a 4 of 5 stars. A funny good read.