Monster by Walter Dean Myers
This book is about a boy named Steve Harmon who is writing what is going on in his life into a movie. He is on trial for murder and he’s only 16 years old when he goes to jail. I would recommend this book because it tells you what happens when you make bad choices.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 7

Brain Camp by Susan Kim & Laurence Klavan
This story is about two high school kids who were not accepted to the college they wanted to go to, so they were invited to go to a special camp. The camp had kids just like them. One of the kids is Jenna and she’s known as a nerd. The other is Lucas who is known as a gangster with bad grades. I would recommend this book if you like comic books and interesting stories. I thought this book was funny and interesting.
Reviewer: Miya Reed, Grade 7

Football: How it Works by Agnieszka Biskup
Football—a sport that requires a lot of math and science. Not just the score, but much, much more. Football players need to be strong, but not always. You need force and friction. You need protection, or else you could get brain-damage, knee injuries, torn ligaments, and more. So next time you play football, remember, play with a mind of winning, math, and science. I would recommend this book because football has nerdy points to it, so nerds could be as good as the jocks!
Reviewer: Anthony Buck, Grade 7

The Joshua Files: The Invisible City by M.G. Harris
This book starts when Josh comes home from school. He saw something wrong. His mom was crying. He asked his mom what was wrong and she told him that his dad died. Josh couldn’t bear it so he searched for anything that could help him find his dad. I recommend this book for anyone that likes adventure or mystery.
Reviewer: Jenelle M. Parra, Grade 6

Keeper by Kathi Appelt
There was a 10 year-old girl named Keeper. Her mother was a mermaid who swam away when Keeper was just three. So when a blue moon comes out, all the mermaids gather at a sandbar. That’s just where Keeper is headed with a seagull named Captain and a dog named B.D. (short for Best Dog). I think this would be a good book for people who like fiction.
Reviewer: Giselle Sanchez, Grade 6

Trapped Beyond the Magic Attic by Sheri Cooper Sinykin
This book is about four girls having an adventure while they are trapped in a magical attic. To find out more, read the book! I would recommend this book to girls because if you have a good friend and a close one, you can feel happy on the inside. Read the book!
Reviewer: Natalie Jacobs, Grade 6

L8r G8r by Lauren Myracle
This book is about three girls who have been the best of friends for the longest time and they are about to separate and go down their own paths. If you want to find out more—read the book! I would recommend this book because it made me think about my future and what I will do when I get older.
Reviewer: Chavonne McNairy, Grade 6

The Clique by Lisi Harrison
Clair Lyon’s dad needs to find a new home, so in the meantime she stays in the guest-house of Massie Block and her parents. Massie is a drama queen and thinks she is better than everyone. Clair is getting bullied—by who? Read the book. Clair teaches Massie a lesson. By doing that, Massie looses her friends, Alicia, Kirsten, and Dylan. Read the book to know what’s the turn on Clair. I would recommend this book because people, mostly girls, will lean a lot from cliques.
Reviewer: Natalie Jacobs, Grade 6

Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers
This book is about two 17 year-old boys. They are drug dealers who got caught. They shot an undercover cop, and now the boys, Lil’ J and Rico, are the run. Then they meet a wise man named Kelly who shows Lil’ J what his life is like, which makes him change. I would recommend this book to people to show them what their life will be like if they make bad choices.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 7

I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
Julie James receives a letter from someone she doesn’t know. It’s shocking to her, what this person wrote. Last Fourth of July, there was a beach party. So Julie and her friends Barry, Ray and Helen were drinking and driving. Barry went crazy and the driver hit a boy. They hid the boy’s body, but someone was watching them. So this Fourth of July, Julie got a letter that said, “I know what you did last summer!” So now, this summer, the person that is messing with ulie, Barry, Helen, and Ray—what will he do? Read the boo to find out. I recommend this book for 9-12 graders because if you ever decide to drink and drive, it could cost you.
Reviwer: Natalie Jacobs, Grade 6

Bulu: African Wonder Dog by Dick Houston
Bulu: African Wonder Dog is a good book. When Bulu was a puppy, nobody really liked him and nobody wanted him. In the middle of the book, his owners adopted a monkey and Bulu did not bite the monkey when it took his food. Bulu is quite a dog. Near the end of the book a scary and sad thing happened to Bulu. Bulu got. . . Sorry, you’ve got to read the book! I would recommend this book because it is sad and interesting. At first you might say it would be boring, but it will be interesting.
Reviewer: Krisza Micah B. Bautista, Grade 6

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
Dave Pelzer is a child that survives of child abuse by his alcoholic and sick mother. While Dave’s mother is trying to fight the court, Dave is traveling through foster homes and getting into trouble. I would recommend this book to another student because I think it’s really inspiring to know how a child survived that kind of child abuse.
Reviewer: Natalie Jacobs, Grade 6

Lush by Natasha Friend
This book is about a girl named Samantha. She lives with her parents and her brother. Her dad is a drunk and he only drinks beer. Samantha writes to a person she does not know and tells that person everything, her problems and about her love life. Samantha likes this guy, but he is in high school and she is in middle school. One time her dad is so drunk, he hit her brother in the head with his beer bottle and her brother had to get stitches across his face. When Samantha finally meets the person she was writing to, it turns out to be a boy she knew and they became friends. I would recommend this book to another student because it might relate to what they are going through, maybe like Samantha.
Reviewer: Doriana Ward, Grade 7

Hoops by Walter Dean Myers
This book is about a boy named Lonnie Jackson who loves to play basketball and has a championship game coming up, but Lonnie has problems in his life. So Lonnie and his coach, Cal, have to make the decision of a lifetime. I would recommend this book to students who enjoy basketball stories and Walter Dean Myer’s books.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 7

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer
It is time for Vladimir to go to Bathory High. This year to Vlad just seems like it will be horrible. The year actually does “suck” as Henry’s cousin comes to stay with Vlad and Vlad thinks Henry will take him away. Vlad is also being hunted by a vampire slayer. His Uncle Otis takes him to Siberia in Russia to practice training. When he gets back to Bathory, things take a turn for the worse. He finds out that his friend is a vampire slayer and not only that, but his worst enemy! D’Ablo is not as dead as Vladimir thought. What lays in tore for Vladimir now? If you want to know, go to the Bell library and check it out! I would recommend this book because it is like a mystery, romance, and horror all in one. If you liked “Twilight,” you should like this.
Reviewer: Arnold Wilder-Bruce, Grade 8

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer
This book is about a 13 year-old vampire. He has to live off of bags of blood that he gets from his aunt. For some time, his teacher was missing. People were wondering what happened to the teacher. His replacement was always acting weird around Vladimir. After his teacher got there the first day, everything felt different. Then one day, his aunt is kidnapped and he is left wanting to go get her. I would recommend this book because it always has something unexpected coming up. You never know what will happen next.
Reviewer: Arnold Wilder-Bruce, Grade 8

Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean by Justin Somper
Connor and Grace are the emerald-eyed twins of Crescent Moon Bay. Their father has just recently died and they have run away. They stole the boat owned by the banker of their town and are lost at sea. After sailing for countless hours, a huge wave hits the boat sending Connor in the direction of one normal powerful pirate boat and sending Grace to the ship full of vampirates. What will happen to Connor and Grace? Will they ever see each other again? Just read and see! Sixth grade and up would like this book. It is told in the third person point of view, by both the twins and the rest of the crew. If you love pirates, vampires, and adventure, you will love this! Oh, and did I mention some romance creeps in as well?
Reviewer: Jasmine Lopez, Grade 8

A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
This book is about an alcoholic troubled mom who, at first, cared for all three of her sons very much. Later on, she began to abuse her third son, Dave, but not the oldest boys. She would never care for Dave and gave him barely any attention. The only attention she gave him was to abuse him or starve him. Do you think his mother ever changed and loved Dave the same as the other boys? Read to find out! I would recommend this book, though it is a sad, sad, book. Dave doesn’t deserve the abuse he gets. No kid does! Every kid deserves love and care. Maybe this book will change people’s mind about child abuse.
Reviewer: Chavonne McNairy, Grade 6

Zebrafish by Peter H. Reynolds
This book is about a band called Zebrafish. A girl named Vita started the band. She wanted to start a band after she got a guitar. If you want to know more about the book, go to the library and check it out. It’s a really good book for younger grade levels because it is written in comic book style. I would recommend this book because it is really good! If you had a book report due, you could read this in a day.
Reviewer: Chavonne McNairy, Grade 6

Masquerade: A Blue Bloods Novel by Melissa De La Cruz
This is the second book in the series of novels, Blue Bloods. Here Schuyler Van Alen (pronounced Sky-ler) is on the hunt for her grandfather. She and her best friend Oliver must travel to Italy to find him. But back in New York, every teen vampire is getting ready for the 400 Ball and the masquerade party being held by Mimi Force. Will Schuyler find her grandfather? Is Mimi’s party going to be a real ball? And who’s this new character Kingsley Martin? Is he friend or foe? Just read the book to find out. Every series book must be good for them to make a series! The vampire and angel are pretty awesome, too! But if you love vampires and romance, and you are a fan of Vampire Diaries or Twilight, you should read this!
Reviewer: Jasmine Lopez, Grade 7

Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
The book is about teenagers that are now finding out that they are vampires, and they belong to a secret society called the Blue Bloods. Now with something preying on the Blue Bloods, it is up to them to find out what and who it is. And all the while living a rich and fabulous life in Manhattan. Secrets about living life as a vampire are unraveling and now they are left to deal with them. Blue Bloods is an awesome book. It has blood and fear wrapped up in glamour and glitz.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
This book is about a young teenage orphan named Hattie Brooks. Hattie’s uncle passes along his claim in Montana to her when he died. Hattie thought she would be living a life of relaxation and glamour, but all that changes. Hattie has to learn to grow her own crops, find a job, pay bills, and fight a battle of racism against one of her best friends. But while doing all this, she makes many friends, learns life lessons, and experiences love and pain. Hattie has discovered that this move has taught her more than ever. Kirby Larson teaches rich life lessons, morals, and she even knows how to make it real, not with a fake “happy ever after.”
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

History of Rap and Hip-Hop by Soren Baker
This book is about the history of rap and hip-hop and how people express themselves through the music. It also tells what rap and hip-hop are all about and about some famous rappers and singers. I would recommend this book to all students who love rap music and hip-hop because it tells you everything about music and the people involved with it.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 6

I was a Teenage Fairy by Francesca Lia Taylor
This book is about young Barbie Marks. Barbie’s mom, who was a supermodel and a pageant queen, wants her daughter to follow in her footsteps. The difference is, Barbie doesn’t want to be a model, she wants to be a photographer. One day when Barbie is in her backyard, she fins a fairy named Mab. Mab is feisty, loving, and spirited right from the start. She insults Barbie, but they turn out to be best friends. Even when the modeling world takes its toll on Barbie, Mab is there to help her find her true self and Mab helps others, too, along the way. Francesca writes a wonderful story that makes you laugh, cry, and want to read every word. She sends a message in this book which is to always believe in yourself.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Jerk California by Jonathan Friesen
This book is about a teenager named Sam who has Tourette Syndrome. He is constantly bullied in high school because of it. They call him twitch, jerky, freak—you name it. But then, out of the blue, his life takes a turn that leads him on a road trip from peaceful Minnesota he used to. . . to Jerk, California. I recommend this book to someone who’s been on a road trip. It also helps you to better understand Tourette Syndrome rather than thinking it’s funny or something to tease someone about.
Reviewer: Tiffany Blodgett, Grade 8

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
The Lovely Bones is a book about Susie Salmon, a 14 year-old girl who is killed by an estranged neighbor. Her death affects many people, including her family. Her mother leaves and her father has the clues to avenge the killer. Susie, a ghost, is affected by all that is happening, but she learns a lesson and learns that it is okay for her to move on. I would recommend this book to everyone. It is brilliantly written. Her style separates her from other writers putting her above everyone else!
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Ice by Sarah Beth Durst
The book Ice is about a girl who finds a magical bear when she was hunting. When the girl, Cassie, encounters the same polar bear, the bear brings Cassie to his Ice Castle. He tells Cassie about her missing mother and he makes a bargain with her—if Cassie agrees to marry the polar bear king, the same bear she’s met, he will free her mother from the land of the trolls. Cassie thought that being married was just saying a few words, so she agreed to marry the bear for her mother’s sake. Cassie grew to like the bear, however, and she wanted to stay and live with him. One day Cassie broke an important promise never to see the bear’s human face. The bear is taken away by the trolls. Now Cassie will do anything to get him back! I would recommend this book to people who like fantasy, adventure, and romance. This book has all three. There is also a lot of suspense as Cassie tries to save the bear.
Reviewer: Jezliah Pelayo, Grade 6

The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean
Sym and her Uncle Victor take a trip to the Antarctic. There they hope to find one of the eight wonders of the world, Sym’s hole. While Sym and her uncle both love the arctic, her uncle is obsessed. Sym’s got a secret too, she’s been hanging around with a ghost! Captain Oats is her best and beloved friend. But, will the truth behind the dead Captain Oates, her uncle, and Sym’s hole kill her? Or will she make it out alive and in one piece? Read and find out. I recommend this book because it’s super entertaining! I didn’t put the book down for a second! The characters in this book are fascinating and clever. If you love supernatural, adventure, romance, and mystery, this is the book for you!
Reviewer: Jasmine Lopez, Grade 7

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
This is the first book in the series. It’s about Maximum Ride, a fourteen year-old girl who is 98% human and 2% bird. But she is not the only one—there are more in her “flock” as she calls them. When one of her flock members gets kidnapped by the erasers, all goes wild. Now Maximum is trying to figure out who she really is while taking care of her flock and finding out that she might be alive just to save the world! This book is fast-paced, thrilling, and makes you want to keep on reading. You’ll never want to stop, no matter what!
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez
Breaking Through is an autobiography by Francisco Jimenez, a Mexican immigrant working to support his family. Even when things take a bad turn, Francisco learns important lessons, such as keeping a positive attitude and pushing the boundaries and expectations of other people to show what he can do—much like the title, breaking through to do his best! I would recommend this book to anyone. This autobiography is uplifting, inspiring, and makes you want to go out to do things to make the world a better place.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Alabama Moon by Watt Key
The book Alabama moon is about a boy named Moon and his father living in the forest. When Moon’s father dies, his father’s last instructions for him is to make it to Alaska and find more people like him and his father, people that hate the government and live in the forest. Moon tries to fill his father’s wish, but struggles to fulfill it because obstacles are being thrown at him non-stop. But even with that, Moon is determined to get to Alaska. On this journey he makes friends and enemies. So now, who says a ten year-old can’t survive on his own? Alabama Moon is fast-paced, never has slow parts, and keeps you hanging on every word!
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
This book is about the three Baudelaire children—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. When they go for a walk on the beach one day it turns out a fire burned down their house with their parents inside and now they are orphans. The only thing they are left with is memories and a fortune their parents left them. Violet, Sunny, and Klaus are sent to live with a distant relative, Count Olaf. Count Olaf is obsessed with getting his hands on the Baudelaire fortune and he will do anything to have it. So he hatches a plan, which is to marry Violet. Much like the title, these children are going to stumble upon unfortunate events. I would recommend this book—I just loved it! Lemony Snicket is a brilliant writer. Also, he is very clever. Mr. Snicket has written an excellent series hitting the key parts all books should have.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket
The second book in this series, The Reptile Room, is about the Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. They are going to live with their Uncle Monty and put the past behind them, hoping never to see the evil man named Count Olaf again! But, just their luck, Count Olaf is posing as their uncle Monty’s assistant, Stephano. Now the Baudelaire children are stuck. They can’t tell their Uncle Monty, or anyone, or someone will get hurt. Well, I guess things don’t last forever. Of course I would recommend this lovely book. It is very humorous and mysterious. Lemony Snicket’s writing style is very different than other authors’ styles and that is why his work shines.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer
This is a very creepy, yet spine-tingling series. In the book, Vladimir Tod, who is half human-half vampire, is struggling to live life as a regular teenager in the suburbs. Things go berserk when his aunt gets kidnapped, he meets an uncle he has never known, and he is forced to meet the same fate as his father. Vlad’s life is anything but normal. I would recommend this book to anyone who asks. It’s funny but has an edge and what’s not to love about it?
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Cirque du Freak: Vampire’s Assistant (Book 2) by Darren Shan
The book Vampire’s Assistant is about Darren Shan, now half-vampire, living life in the nighttime as Mr. Crepsley’s assistant. Darren gets very depressed that he has no friends and cannot see his family, so Mr. Crepsley has an idea—return to Cirque du Freak. Darren is basically in heaven, living with the cirque, but all things will have a downfall. I would recommend this book because it’s fast-paced, suspenseful, thrilling, and will keep you turning pages.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers
This autobiography is about Walter Dean Myers, a little boy that lived in Harlem. He wanted to find out more about his family history during the 1940s and 1950s, but he is having trouble doing it. I would recommend this book to students who don’t know about their family’s history and find how Walter Dean Myers found out about his family’s history.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 6

Icefire by Chris d’Lacey
David is a man who lives with dragons, but really small ones. He is a tenant and has a lot of things on his mind, like: Who is Lorel? Why is Dr. Bergstrom giving me a test on the arctic? David has to learn how to use his magic. He learns why Aunty Gwyneth is here—or is that her real name? I recommend this book to anyone who has read the first book, The Fire Within, because you will want to know more about how David came to the landlord’s house.
Reviewer: Anthony Buck, 6th Grade

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Brian Robeson is a 17 year-old boy who is dealing with divorced parents, and what makes matters worse is that he is left in the wilderness alone. As he goes on a trip to see his father, the pilot flying the plane has a heart attack, and Brian doesn’t know how to fly a plane. He tries to, but his tries are unsuccessful. He finds a pond big enough to land and crash the plane. He goes down at tremendous speed and he lands right in the pond. He finds himself with minor injuries and as he looks around, he finds himself alone in the wilderness. He faces hardships he would never imagine. Those who like adventure and love suspense and horror would like this book.
Reviewer: Alyssa Ramos, Grade 7

Kit’s Wilderness by David Almond
This book is about how people think that these four kids had disappeared, but they didn’t disappear, they were in a cave with one of their friends. They ended up in there because they were playing a game called “Death,” and one of these four kids had to die (not really). The other people leave the person that “died” and the game goes on and on. One time it took the kids a long time to find their way out of the cave and that’s why people started looking for them. I would recommend this book because it is weird, but interesting because it is like nothing I’ve ever read before. Another reason I would recommend this book is because of the way the author writes.
Reviewer: Miya Reed, Grade 6

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone
This book is about a boy named Samuel Collier, who fought to survive in James Town 400 years ago. He didn’t have anything until he heard about a shore with gold that washed up at every tide. I would recommend this book to students that enjoy reading mystery books to find out how he survives in James Town 400 years ago.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 6

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
The book Twilight is the first in a fascinating series. In Twilight, Bella has just come from Phoenix, her hometown, to live with her father, Charlie, in Forks. When she meets an unusual boy named Edward Cullen, her life takes a twist from better to worse. Bella learns the secret Edward is so desperate to keep. Stephanie Meyer is a very amazing writer. She writes a very thrilling book about love and pain. You’ll want to read her book every minute you’re awake!
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Extras is the fourth book in the “Uglies” series. In this book Tally has been gone from the public eye for a couple of years since the creation of “Mind Rain.” Now her comes Aya Fuse, a “Kicker” who is obsessed with becoming famous “tech-heads.” Her face rank of 451, 369 is lower than ever so now she is out to kick a story to bump her face rank. When kids find out about a lead on a story, she gets caught up in trouble with everyone. Now Tally has come into the public eye to try and stop what Aya created, a special circumstance. Scott Westerfeld has created an amazing series. This book is thrilling and exciting, and never gets boring.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Specials by Scott Westerfeld
This book is the third book in the “Uglies” series. If you’ve read the first two books, Uglies, and Pretties, you would know that Tally Youngblood used to fight the Specials, now she is one of them! She and her special clique, the “Cutters,” are on a special task to stamp out the “New Smoke.” Now Tally is faced with decisions as never before. Everything gets out of control! I would totally recommend this book. As I’ve said before, this book is very well written. Scott Westerfeld has made this book in this series a real page turner.
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan
The book Cirque Du Freak is about a boy named Darren Shan. He is an average boy living a regular life. But when a freak show comes to town, al goes downhill for Darren. Darren is having to sacrifice things like never before now that he’s making new enemies, and friends. This book is very compelling, funny, and exciting. It’s a book that will always have you on edge, and you’ll never be bored again!
Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone
Blood on the River is about an English slave’s experience on going to different parts of the world that England discovered. The slave had to come because he attempted to steal. As the crew and slaves went to travel the Caribbean Islands, everyone under deck was complaining during every storm that struck. Once that ended, they arrive to the islands with Captain John Smith trying to communicate with the natives. After they stayed there for a few days, they left the islands to travel to another place to search for gold because they were ordered to go to different places to find gold. However, when the ship arrives in Virginia, more horrible events happened. I would recommend this book to another student because this book has a lot of information about this piece of history. Also because this book can excite students about the adventures the people in the book had.
Reviewer: Jezliah Pelayo, Grade 6

Alabama Moon by Watt Key
This book is telling you about how a 10 year-old boy named Moon is surviving in the forest by himself because his father died. His father’s dream is that Moon will move on to Alaska to find people like them and to get away from the government. Students who love to read mystery books will love this one because it is telling you what Moon had to do to get away from the government and move to Alaska.
Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 6

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

This story is mostly about a boy named Holling Hoodhood and he thinks that his teacher, Mrs. Baker, is out to get him because his teacher makes him read Shakespeare outside of class. Holling Hoodhood is supposed to stay out of trouble but he can’t because his teacher is out to make his life horrible. I would recommend this book because if you just look at the cover, you automatically know it is interesting because it is colorful and when you read it, you might feel the way this boy feels.

Reviwer: Miya Reed, Grade 6

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

This book is about a seventh grader named Holling Hoodhood. He just started seventh grade and he thinks his teacher, Mrs. Baker, is out to get hime because she makes him read Shakespeare outside of class. Holling Hoodhood is really in for it! The book is telling you how hard it was for Holling Hoodhood in seventh grade and maybe you know how he is feeling or you might be going through the same things. Some people can relate.

Reviewer: Ananyah Nailon, Grade 6

Pretties by Scott Westerfeld

The book Pretties is the second book in the series Uglies. It is about Tally becoming a pretty. She is having a blast, going to parties and has a hot boyfriend. But all that stops when she gets a letter from her past. Now Tally is out to find a cure to treat all the pretty-minded! The “specials” won’t even stop her. Scott Westerfield has outdone himself again. This is a great story about being yourself and not being programmed to be something you’re not. I loved this book!

Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

The book Uglies is a very good book. It’s about a girl named Tally who’s obsessed with becoming a “pretty.” All that is put on hold when Tally meets a new girl named Shay. When Shay runs away, Tally is presented with an ultimate decision—stay an ugly for life or become a pretty and betray her friend, Shay. I would recommend this book to my friends because, first of all, this book is amazingly well written. The story is all-original, not a spin-off of other books, and the author is an amazing writer.

Reviewer: Alyssa Bradford, Grade 8