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As Simple as Snow, by Gregory Galloway This book starts off very intriguing and gets the reader excited to find out what happens; however, after introducing the characters and setting, the book takes a 100 page hiatus from anything interesting. When Anna goes missing, however, the book leaves you turning page after page to figure out what has happened to her and where she’s gone. I would recommend As Simple as Snow to anyone who likes a mystery. Student: Jackie Bucci Rating: |
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Before and After, by Rosellen Brown Hyland, New Hampshire is a town with no secrets. Everybody knows everybody else’s business. Carolyn and Ben Reiser have gotten used to this rural life after they move in with their two children, Jacob and Judith. But when they find out that their seventeen-year old son is suspected of murdering his girlfriend, Martha Taverner, their world turns upside down. Before and After is intriguing from cover to cover, forcing the reader to be compelled by the mystery of Martha’s murder. Student: Dariya Rentuk Rating: |
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Finding Nouf, by Zoe Ferraris When Nayir ash-Sharqi, an experienced desert guide, is enlisted to search for the daughter of the wealthy Shrawi family and sister of his good friend Othman, he makes it his own personal quest to find her. But when she is found dead in the desert, Nayir begins to suspect foul play. He then teams up with a rebellious lab worker, Katya Hijazi, to find out the truth behind Nouf's death. Finding Nouf is a thrilling story that will keep the reader interested with its ever thickening plot, along with the insight gained about Saudi-Arabian culture. Student: Kristin Hodgkinson Rating: |
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Being, by Kevin Brooks Robert Smith goes for a routine examination and thinks everything will be fine until he suddenly awakens in a different room with different doctors all looking at his exposed organs exclaiming, “What is that?” He can’t speak, move, or see. He eventually flees the hospital and discovers he’s being charged with the murder of one of the doctors. Does Robert discover what’s inside of him? Do the police find him? Student Lindsay Scott Rating: |
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Ark Angel, by Anthony Horowitz I always enjoy a fast passed, action packed novel. Ark Angel has all the right ingredients with a corrupt father, innocent son, and chivalrous teenage spy set against the backdrop of a high-tech luxury space hotel. However, the plot was often rushed and not well developed. For example, within a few pages, the Blue Murder chapter goes from suspicious conversation, to abduction, escape, and murder. Overall, Ark Angel is a great read for young teens. Student: Alexander Amini Rating: |
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Airman, by Eoin Colfer Eoin Colfer does a wonderful job of writing a captivating story full of the ups and downs associated with the battle between Good and Evil. The story follows Conor Broekhart through his extraordinary trials of trying to fly, but also along the path of his growing up. The novel, while long, moves quickly and is hard to put down. It seems that the large upheavals in his life are just the push he needs to help him win out and soar with flying colors. Student: Liam Boire Rating: |
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Airman, by Eoin Colfer Meet the Artemis Fowl of the 19th century. Conor Broekhart is admirable for his brilliant ruses to get out of trouble, and his quest to learn how to fly is full of hardship and triumph. This book starts off filled with action from the get-go, and there's a fine balance between levity and gravity in it, so it's not very depressing. Student: Frances Yih Rating: |