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by KIDS for KIDS
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by Clive Barker
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Abarat
by Clive Barker is perhaps one of the greatest books of
all time. Candy Quackenbush lives in a small boring town,
and dreams of leaving. One day she meets an intestining
fellow (or fellows), and is whisked away by the magical
sea to the land of Abarat. There she meets with strange
people, magic, and danger. All the time being watched by
the evil Christopher Carrion. So that's it. No more reviews.
Ever.I'm just kidding. Maybe.
John
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by Clive Barker
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Abarat
Days of Magic Nights of War by Clive Barker. The
excitement is like jumping off a building and being shot
by a cannon. With considerably less pain. In the second
installment of the Abarat series Candy and
her friend Malingo are being pursued by Houlihan the Criss-Cross
man, a General in Carrion's army. Plus, Candy finds out
who she really is. Excitment and a rollicking good time.
So until next time, I am awesome.
John
H. (13)
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Sabriel,
Lirael and Abhorsen, are three wonderfully
spun stories about the horrors of what happens when the
dead don't want to stay dead. Created by Garth Nix, this
trilogy of two people fighting against all odds to do right
by the people of the world is a fantastic series, good for
fantasy seekers of all ages.
Kat
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by Gennifer Choldenko
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Al
Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choldenko, is the
story of Moose Flanagan, a boy who must move to the legendary
Alcatraz Island, where his dad has found a new job. Moose
and his autistic sister, Natalie, must learn to live and
stay out of trouble among some of the world's most dangerous
criminals and the warden's bossy daughter, Piper. When Moose
needs help, can he depend on Scarface Al Capone for help?
This is a great comedy that everyone will enjoy.
Eddie
Mac H. (13) |
by Meg Cabot |
Meg
Cabot has created a novel that covers all the bases of being
a teenager, and then some. ALL AMERICAN GIRL is a
witty book that tells the story of a girl that a) is in
love with her sister's boyfriend b) is taking art classes
from Susan Boone, the cruel elf queen c) just saved the
presidents life Hilarious on so many levels. (10 & up)
Katherine
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by Isobelle Carmody
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In
Alyzon Whitestarr acclaimed fantasy author Isobelle
Carmody once again produces a novel that seperates itself
from the field. It begins slowely, acquainting you with
the characters, but quickly introduces enough twists to
hold you riveted for the entire book. Alyzon Whitestarr
is a normal girl- the forgotten and "ordinary" middle child-
until an accident awakens her subconcious extended senses,
allowing her to smell peoples feelings and souls. While
learning to control her new abilities, she discovers a horrifying
force that is affecting those close to her and is threatening
her and her family. This is a provocative and relevant book,
and I recommend it to teenagers and fans of Isobelle Carmody's
work.
Louise
(14)
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by Jonathan Stroud |
The Amulet
of Samararkand, Bartimaeus Trilogy: Book 1
I loved this book when I read it. For people who like
magic I would definitely recommend this book. This book
revolves around two characters Nathaniel, a magician’s
apprentice and Bartimaeus, a demon. The two cross paths
when Nathaniel is humiliated in public by Simon Lovelace.
He seeks revenge against Lovelace and summons Bartimaeus.
When he steals the amulet of Samarkand this is where our
story begins.
Miles M.
(13)
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by Miles)
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by Agatha Christie |
And
Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
The
petrifying mystery novel that is among the celebrated
author Agatha Christie's best. An eccentric millionaire
invites ten persons to an island, where he owns an estate.
But as they arrive, no one is there but the housekeepers,
who had just arrived. They begin to go about there lives
until one night, after dinner, a mysterious voice warns
the inhabitants. Then a swan song begins to play. There
the mystery begins. After reading this novel, I would
recommend it for 14 through 18 year olds. There is adult
content, crude humor, and confusing elements. Even so,
this is a wonderful book.
Andrew
M. (12)
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by Anthony Horowitz
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Ark Angel
by Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz spins another amazing action-packed novel
in Ark Angel. Alex Rider has just barely survived
a sniper attack and is sent to a hospital to recuperate.
After meeting his hospital neighbor, a mysterious boy
named Paul Drevin, Alex is drawn into a thrilling plot
that is too terrible to imagine. Recommended for kids
ages 11-15.
Andrew M.
(12)
(other
reviews by Andrew)
Ark Angel is a great addition to the Alex Rider
series by Anthony Horowitz. But, if you really want to
enjoy it a strongly recommend that you read the other
five first they are good also. Personally i like this
one better than Scorpia. Surprisingly, Alex survived
the bullet that the assasin fired at him in Scorpia.
Excactly as the assasin fired Alex stepped down from the
sidewalk and the bullet entered just above his heart.
Now he is in St. Dominics hospital in east London. The
boy in the room next to him is the son of the multi-billionaire,
Nikolai Drevin, his name is Paul Drevin. When four men
enter the hospital at night looking for Paul Alex just
can't let them kidnap him! He has to take action! But
how... Find out in Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz.
Andrew J. (13)
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reviews by Andrew)
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by Eoin Colfer |
The
Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer
A
notorious teenage mastermind journeys through fairies,
who live underground, having their own identity and cities,
multimillionare evil-doers, and his own teenage life.
Helped by his bodyguard Butler and Captain Holly Short,
a fairy, Artemis outmoves and destabilizes several works.
Ages 10-14.
Andrew
M. (12)
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