Bloodline by Kate Cary

February 12th, 2008

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19 year old John Shaw is being haunted by terrible nightmares. First he blames it on trench fever. But when he sees his superhuman, no fear commander, Quincy Harker, cheering her in her dances and stalking, he finds out over a conversation that Quincy in really Dracula that he is looking for a bride. He must find out the truth and stop Dracula’s bloodline. This is a book for people who like action, romance, and drama.  By: Isaac  1st period

Kingdom’s Dawn by Chuck Black

February 12th, 2008

Sixteen -year-old Leinad always wondered why he was trained with a sword even though he was a farm boy. Not exactly a farmer’s best tool. Until one day, one tragic event changed his life forever. Only then does he understand his true calling, a calling no one else can fulfill, a calling given to him by the King Himself. Teamed with a young slave girl, Leinad is thrust into a world of danger as he tries to thwart the Dark Knight’s evil plot and help the King save Arretrae, but it will take more than a swift hand and sharp blade to fulfill his mission. This is a book for people who like Christen, action, medieval time books.  

By: Caleb 1st period

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

February 12th, 2008

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Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider was told his uncle died in a car wreck, but he knows something is wrong when he sees bullet holes in the window. Alex is asked to go to a bank in London, England where his uncle supposedly worked, but it was secretly the headquarters for MI6, Britain’s top-secret intelligence agency. Alex is asked to finish his uncle’s final mission. Unaware of his own fate he sets out to avenge his uncle’s death. He has no idea what lies ahead. People try to kill him over and over again as they ride ATVs and use barbed wire and machine guns. To his great shock and horror he meets his uncle’s killer face to face! Nothing can prepare him for the deadly secret that lies inside the Stormbreaker. Feel the action and suspense of Alex’s adventure! This book is for all you action lovers!                                                                                           By Andy 1st Period   

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

February 12th, 2008

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When 15 year-old Eragon discovers a light blue stone in the woods, his routine farm life ends. Later, the stone cracks open and a baby dragon emerges, a secret Eragon must keep from his family, friends and the government. When he leaves his hometown to avoid attention, his adventures begin.   If you like adventure, fantasy, and a little mystery, you will love Eragon. By John 1st period

Avalon High by Meg Cabot

February 12th, 2008

Avalon High is just a “typical” high school that Ellie Harrison moves to for her sophomore year for her parents’ sabbatical (when a professor goes on a ‘vacation’ for a year to study for a book they’re writing). She moves to the outskirts of Washington D.C. from St. Paul. While jogging on a running path, she meets this guy who smiles at her, and it is a smile that she can’t help but returning. She couldn’t have met him before, that’s impossible! She lived a thousand miles away from D.C. Still she feels that she has met him before, from a past life perhaps? It turns out this mysterious stranger goes to her school. His name is A. William Wagner. It traces back to an old Arthurian legend, and some of Avalon’s students aren’t who they really seem. Can Ellie save Will from his potential death before it’s too late? If you like a little bit of action, romance, and history, then this book would be perfect for you.                                            By:   Vicki  1st Period

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

February 12th, 2008

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Charlotte Doyle is not your typical thirteen- year- old. Have you ever been charged with murder, put on trial, and found guilty? Charlotte has. In the summer of 1832, Charlotte boards the Seahawk and takes the most exciting trip of her life. On this trip, Charlotte must face the forces of nature when a huge hurricane arrives. She must face her darkest fears when the Captain tries to kill her in the hurricane. She also discovers things about herself she never knew. She was accused by the evil captain, who killed Mr. Hollybrass and blames it on Charlotte. This is an extremely terrifying place to be, yet trilling. At first, Charlotte does not want to be on the ship but she eventually comes to love the Seahawk. If you love adventurous exciting stories you will love The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.                                  By: Taylor 1St period

Hatchet by Gary Paulson

February 12th, 2008

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Have you ever been sprayed by a skunk? Brian has in this book. One night when Brian was stranded on the island in Canada, he was in his shelter a skunk comes and to investigate the spot where Brian hid some turtle eggs. He was saving them to eat later so he yelled at the skunk. Of course the skunk sprayed him. Brian was blind for two whole hours! He ran into the lake to wash off. To find out if he makes friends with the skunk or will became enemies with it you will have to read this book!

Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

February 12th, 2008

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10-year-old Comfort Snowberger is not your average girl in Aurora County.She has been to over 200 funerals! She goes through many ups and     downs, but she makes it though with the help of course from her family and friends. Comfort is a very adventurous girl. She goes outside every chance she gets! She has only Declaration as a friend, but she still makes it. She does have her cute and cuddly dog, Dismay. They always have fun! If you like adventurous books you will like this book.                                          By: Kara

Vampires, 14 Stories about Vampires and Ghosts by

February 12th, 2008

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During the eighteenth century, some strange practices were being reported on the Greek island of St.Erini (Santorin).The people thought they were being tormented by vampires!! Will they survive? Will they kill the wicked creatures? Or will they turn into the vampires? If you are mystery and suspense lover, then you’ll like this book!  By: Nicholas1st Period

Among the Brave by Margret Haddix

February 12th, 2008

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A 14-year old boy named Trey ends up having to go on a mission with Luke’s brother Mark. He does not want to do it because the he has to go to the Population Polices Headquarters. The Population Police hunt down third children because you can’t have three kids in your family. Because of a food shortage if you like adventure books you will love this book and the other books in the series.   Riley 1st period