During the 2008 Teen Summer Reading Program, readers were asked to submit reviews of the books they chose. Below are featured five-star books with reviews and then a listing of the rest of the four and five-star books as rated by teens at the Library.
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"The unexpected happened a lot."
Miguel, grade 7
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"I was always wondering what would happen next so I kept reading. I loved all of the suspense in the book."
Fatima, grade 7
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"This book is adventurous and it's interesting how Crispin lives with Bear and they face so many problems. They go from town to town and get money." Navkiranjot, grade 8 |
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“I give this book 5 stars because the book is funny. I liked it a lot because Stink is totally different from his sister and he got free stuff just by writing letters.”
Navkiranjot, grade 8
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“I liked this book because it was very interesting to read. I also liked how it was fantasy.”
Dawn, grade 7 |
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"It is about a very popular girl who suddenly starts gaining massive amounts of weight and gains 100 lbs."
Michelle, grade 8 |
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"It was always making me wonder what was going to happen next. I liked how it mixed our world with a magical one."
Olivia, grade 7 |
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"I love this series! It is about three girls who get special powers. This is the story of Avalon."
Zoe, grade 7 |
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"It was very highly paced, suspenseful, and disturbing. It kept you interested till the last page where you finally figured out "who did it?"
Shenere, grade 11 |
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"I give this book five stars because it gives two bullies their say when they hate each other."
Andrew, grade 7 |
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"It has a crazy plot idea."
Amanda, grade 11 |
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"It is very exciting and mysterious. It has many unexpected twists to the plot."
Joseph, grade 7 |
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"All of Stephenie Meyer's books are amazing! With detail, it tells the clashing of the wolf tribe and Jacob's remorse. Can't wait for the next book in the series, Breaking Dawn" Shenere, grade 11 |
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"The most awesome book ever! This book is funny and smart and has the hottest boys ever! A total must read!" Alyssa, grade 9 |
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"I loved it. It's romantic and so much fun to read."
Heather, grade 9
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"Madison gets caught up in mysteries and Aimee does not like that. They get caught up in a big fight." Summer, grade 7 |
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"It is about a girl who has a really hard time after she and her boyfriend break up."
Michelle, grade 8 |
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"I liked the idea of the main role model doing something bad. I've never read anything like it."
Andrew, grade 7
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"It was full of excitement, suspense, and humor. I couldn't put this book down. It was a great story" Fatima, grade 7 |
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"This book was really good and it seems like a real teenager's life."
Summer, grade 7
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"It has not only a wonderful plot, but also excellent illustrations. The story was exciting and suspenseful" Nicole, grade 8 |
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"I really liked this book, I could never put it down. Good reads. :)"
Dawn, grade 7
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"I love the whole mystery theme and you never know how he is going to get away from the demon phone until the last page. Very Gripping! Shenere, grade 11
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"Very exciting and wonderful. I couldn't put it down!"
Joseph, grade 7
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Other Books Given Either 4 or 5 Star Reviews by Teen Readers
Anderson, Laurie Halse - Speak
4 stars: "It was easy to relate to, since it was about a high school girl's problems." ~ Lauren, grade 10
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia – Hawksong
5 stars: "This book has a lot of descriptive paragraphs."
~ Aaron, grade 6
2 stars: "This book is mainly about war, and is too serious. I like more mystery and humorous books." ~
Yash, grade 8
5 stars: "It kept me going and it was interesting. The author kept the plot going." ~
Ashleigh, grade 12
Austin, Jane - Pride and Prejudice
4 stars: "It's good, but too structured and the language is overdrawn." ~ Karina, grade 11
Baker, E.D. - Once Upon a Curse
5 stars: “I like this book because it kept me reading on!” ~
Dawn, grade 7
Banks, Lynne Reid – Tiger, Tiger
5 stars: “It showed the life of the ancient Romans. Plus, it brought to life the coliseum and all the spectacular shows. Plus, the characters felt so real.” ~
Katie, grade 7
Bauer, Joan – Peeled
4 stars: “The main character was strong, independent, and smart, and the storyline held my interest.” ~
Maggie, grade 11
Blacker, Terence - Boy to Girl
5 stars: "It was a very funny book and I recommend it to other teens!!" ~
Dawn, grade 7
Blacker, Terence - Parent Swap
5 stars: "This was an interesting book to read!!" ~
Dawn, grade 7
Boratz-Logstead, Lauren - Secrets of My Suburban Life
4.5 stars: "This book was boring at parts. But it was a VERY cool book." ~
Alyssa, grade 7
Bowers, Laura - Beauty Shop for Rent
4 stars: “It was very well written. It is a whole-heart story! It is funny, but could get boring at times.”~
Carolyn, grade 8
Bradley, Alex - 24 Girls in 7 Days
4 stars: "This book keeps you reading to find out who Jack will take to the prom – and who he takes makes it really good." ~
Alex, grade 8
Brashares, Ann - Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
4 stars: "It is a very good book and I can't wait to see the movie." ~
Lee, grade 10
5 stars: “I loved how there were four settings, and yet it was easy to understand. It was also inspiring.”
Marina, grade 7
Brashares, Ann - Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Traveling Pants
4 stars: “It was pretty good and interesting. I love this series so much.” ~
Lee, grade 10
Cann, Kate - Grecian Holiday
5 stars: "It is about a girl who goes with two friends to Greece over the summer holiday." ~
Michelle, grade 8
Cappo, Nan Willard - Cheating Lessons
4 stars: "I liked the idea of the main role model doing something bad. I've never read anything like it." ~
Andrew, grade 7
Carlson, Melody - Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred
4 stars: "This book has a good message and is very interesting." ~
Michelle, grade 8
Clarke, Nicole – Issues
4 stars: “I liked this book because it was about taking responsibility (Jobs)!” ~
Dawn, grade 7
Clarke, Nicole - Spin City
5 stars: "I really liked this book, I could never put it down. Good reads. :)" ~
Dawn, grade 7
Clarke, Nicole –VIPs
4 stars: “I liked it because it talked about fashion and jobs.” ~
Dawn, grade 7
Dean, Zoey - Blonde Ambition
5 stars: “Very exciting. I liked the twists and turns this had in it.” ~
Dawn, grade 7
Dean, Zoey - The A-List
5 stars: "It was a very good book and I am glad it is a series!" ~
Dawn, grade 7
Dean, Zoey - Girls on Film: An A-List Novel
5 stars: "It was very good and exciting to read. I would read it twice!" ~
Dawn, grade 7
Dessen, Sarah - Just Listen
4 stars: "The book had an interesting storyline, and was well written." ~
Lauren, grade 10
Deuker, Carl – Heart of a Champion
5 stars: “This book is about baseball, which is one of my favorite sports. It also tells about how drinking can wreck an athlete’s career.” ~
Josh, grade 8
DuPrau, Jeanne – The People of Sparks
5 stars: “This book is the sequel to The City of Ember and this book is awesome!” ~
Dawn, grade 7
Forbes, Ester - Johnny Tremain
4 stars: "This book was very interesting and very good. The ending was the best." ~
Lee, grade 10
Gardner, Graham - Inventing Elliot
3 stars: "This book is a little hard to get into." ~
Amanda, grade 11
Haddix,Margaret Peterson - Among the Free
4 stars: "This book is a great ending to the series. The story was full of action, but occasionally lacked detail."
Nicole, grade 8
Haddix,Margaret Peterson - Among the Imposters
5 stars: "It is very exciting and mysterious. It has many unexpected twists to the plot." ~
Joseph, grade 7
Halam, Ann- Taylor Five
4 stars: "It was a good book about cool experiments, and it was a new thing for me to read!" ~
Dawn, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi - The Clique: A Novel
5 stars: "It was all about fitting and being in!! And those are always interesting to read. :)" ~
Dawn, grade 7
5 stars: "Good book, explained well." ~
Jordan, grade 9
5 stars: “I liked the storyline. The author writes REALLY good books.” ~
Alyssa, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi -Best Friends for Never: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "It was REALLY good. I loved the ending and the characters." ~
Alyssa, grade 7
5 stars: "I like how they have a uniform contest. I go to a school with a uniform, so I think it’s a good idea."
Ayushi, grade 8
5 stars: "This book was really good! It gave great details and explained everything really well."
Jordan, grade 9
5 stars: “I liked this book because it was about competition!” ~
Dawn, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi - Sealed With a Diss: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "It is a really good book that is really detailed and seems like a real-life story." ~
Maddie, grade 7
4 stars: "In this book compared to the other books in the series, they actually learn (somewhat of) a lesson. Not the best, but still good." ~
Sydney, grade 7
*5 stars: "It is funny reading and finding out what the pretty committee is doing, and who's dating who."
Alex, grade 8
Harrison, Lisi - It's Not Easy Being Mean: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "Great book, great characters" ~
Sydney, grade 7
4 stars: "I liked it, but I dozed off." ~
Ayushi, grade 8
Harrison, Lisi -Invasion of the Boy Snatchers: A Clique Novel
5 stars: “It has a surprising twist on what you thought would happen. So good I couldn’t put the book down.”
Sydney, grade 7
5 stars: "The book was very good. It's kind of like a teenager's life like mine." ~
Navkiranjot, grade 8
5 stars: “It made me want to read the rest of the series.” ~
Ayushi, grade 8
Harrison, Lisi - Dial L for Loser: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "Claire finally gets to be the star. I couldn't put it down." ~
Sydney, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi - Bratfest at Tiffany's: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "One of the best in the series." ~
Sydney, grade 7
4 stars: “I kind of understood it, because I didn’t read the book before it in the series. It was very mature, and I could feel everything.” ~
Ayushi, grade 8
Harrison, Lisi - Massie: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "I love this book so much. It has one of my favorite characters." ~
Lee, grade 10
*4 stars: "It's a good story (like always) but I'm kind of getting tired of Massie always getting her way.
Sydney, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi - Kristen: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "This book was so interesting that it was one of my favorite Clique books ever." ~
Lee, grade 10
*5 stars: "It shows another side of Kristin that you don't normally see." ~
Sydney, grade 7
*Harrison, Lisi – Alicia: A Clique Novel
*4 stars: "It was good, but had a predictable ending." ~
Sydney, grade 7
*Harrison, Lisi – Dylan: A Clique Novel
*5 stars: "Dylan learns a valuable lesson that many people can relate to." ~
Sydney, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi - The Pretty Committee Strikes Back: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "I think this was the funniest book. It was funny when Claire dress up as a guy, and Cam dressed up as a girl." ~
Ayushi, grade 8
4 stars: “It’s funny, has great characters, but has a bad ending.” ~
Sydney, grade 7
Harrison, Lisi - Revenge of the Wannabes: A Clique Novel
5 stars: "It has lots of drama, and I liked it. It is funny and interesting to read." ~
Aysuhi, grade 8
Harwin, Davida Wills - Circle the Soul Softly
4 stars: "The first part of the book was boring, the second part was good." ~
Summer, grade 7
Headley, Justina Chen – Girl Overboard
4 stars: “It was fast-paced and funny, and it was fun to learn more about snow-boarding.” ~
Maggie, grade 11
Hopkins, Cathy - Mates, Dates, and Cosmic Kisses
4 stars: "I like the story, but it takes places in London so I couldn't understand some figures of speech."
Jordan, grade 9
Hopkins, Cathy - Mates, Dates, and Inflatable Bras
4.5 stars: It is really cute and a really fun and fast read. I would highly recommend this book."
Heather, grade 9
James, Betsy - Dark Heart
5 stars: “It was really different and unique. I thought it was an amazing new take on the coming of age story.”
Amanda, grade 11
James, Sabrina - Secret Santa
5 stars: "This book was written from many different points of view. I love getting to see inside all the characters' heads!" ~
Sarah, grade 9
Kilbourne, Christina - Dear Jo
5 stars: “This book is VERY interesting and it talks about internet safety. It is worded really well, too.”
Alyssa, grade 7
Klause, Annette Curtis - The Silver Kiss
5 stars: “It kept me hanging and wondering what was going to happen. I couldn’t put it down.”
Ashleigh, grade 12
Larbalestier, Justine - Magic Lessons
5 stars: "I like that the character did magic." ~
Miguel, grade 7
Larbalestier, Justine -Magic's Child
5 stars: "I like that the character did magic." ~
Miguel, grade 7
Lerangis, Peter - Drama Club, Book 1: The Fall Musical
4 stars: “It was very interesting and very good. One of my favorites.” ~
Lee, grade 10
Lerangis, Peter - Drama Club, Book 2: The Big Production
4 stars: “It was very interesting and very good and one of my favorites.” ~
Lee, grade 10
Levine, Gail Carson - Ever
5 stars: "The book was very interesting, filled with dramatic and humorous moments." ~
Med, grade 7
Lockhart, E. - Fly on the Wall: How One Girl Saw Everything
4 stars: “I thought it was a very good book and I enjoyed it very much.” ~
Lee, grade 10
London, Jack - White Fang
5 stars: "I love it and the author is just great at telling a story from an animal's view." ~
Katie, grade 7
Lowry, Lois - The Giver
4 stars: “The Giver gave cool memories and then Jonas wanted to go where memories could still come true. I didn’t like it when Jonas’ father was going to release Gabriel, but I was happy that Jonas saved him.”
Matthew, grade 7
Ludlum, Robert - The Bourne Identity
5 stars: “It gives a lot of details on the action.” ~
Christina, grade 8
MacHale, D.J. - Black Water
4 stars: “I just like action books and it’s funny with the traveler stuff.” ~
Sherrod, grade 7
McCafferty, Megan - Sloppy Firsts
4 stars: "It was a very entertaining book to read." ~
Lee, grade 10
Meyer, Stephenie - Twilight
5 stars: “It is SO good! I love this book and can’t wait to read New Moon!” ~
Jenna, grade 7
5 stars: "This is my favorite book. It was intense. It also made me feel every moment. It was scary, cute, and it made you think." ~
Ayushi, grade 8
5 stars: "It was a good book and was so intriguing." ~
Kara, grade 11
5 stars: “This is a really good book. I love the vampire theme and the author uses great imagery! A good, capturing read!” ~
Shenere, grade 11
Meyer, Stephenie - New Moon
5 stars: “It is awesome. It draws you in so you don’t want to stop reading it, just like Twilight!” ~
Jenna, grade 7
5 stars: "I felt really bad about Jacob, heartbroken even." ~
Ayushi, grade 8
5 stars: "It's a great book for romantics and thrill seekers. I personally favored it. It keeps you interested and you can feel Bella's pain." ~
Shenere, grade 11
5 stars: “It kept me on my toes waiting for what happened next.” ~
Carly, grade 9
*5 stars: "I really like this book because it makes Jacob more of a major character and it makes things interesting when Edward leaves." ~
Alex, grade 8
Meyer, Stephenie – Eclipse
5 stars: "All of Stephenie Meyer's books are amazing! With detail, it tells the clashing of the wolf tribe and Jacob's remorse. Can't wait until the next book in the series, Breaking Dawn!" ~
Shenere, grade 11
5 stars: “I loved it! The way it draws you in so you can’t put it down!” ~
Jenna, grade 7
5 stars: “It made me laugh and I could not put it down.”~
Carly, grade 9
5 stars: “It’s the second best out of the series. I liked how they are getting married. It must be really hard for Bella.” ~
Ayushi, grade 8
Meyer, Stephenie – Breaking Dawn
5 stars: "It was AMAZING how Stepheine Meyer ended this series. I loved how the book ended."
Michaels, Rune - Genesis Alpha
5 stars: "A riveting, great story that answers age-old questions with modern technology." ~
Yuvraj, grade 8
Murdock, Catherine Gilbert - Princess Ben
5 stars: "It brings new meaning to the word 'witch.' This books is divided into four parts (figuratively and literally): Suffer Evil Wrath (part one), Find Magic Room/Book/Broom/Mirror and Learn a Total of Two Spells (part two), Save Your Country by Getting Captured and Pretend to be a Dragon (part three), and finally, Meet a Dragon that Swallows… but I won't spoil the ending. Anyway, read it! Now! Shoo! Away with ye!" ~
Alyssa, grade 9
Myracle, Lauren – ttyl
5 stars: "It makes you want to keep reading to find out what is going to happen." ~
Alex, grade 8
5 stars: "This book is fun and keeps you wanting more." ~
Jenna, grade 8
5 stars: “It is very interesting: 1) It has the concept of text messages and 2) It has a good story line.”
Alyssa, grade 7
Myracle, Lauren - l8r, g8r
5 stars: “This book is REALLY interesting. I love the story line.” ~
Alyssa, grade 7
Nelson, Blake - Paranoid Park
4 stars: "This book has a good plot but some of the talking and description was dry." ~
Timmy, grade 9
*Nelson, Blake – Prom Anonymous
*4 stars: "It makes me very excited for my prom and it was fun to read about the characters." ~
Alex, grade 8
Park, Linda Sue - A Single Shard
4 stars: "This is a good book, but boring." ~
Yuvraj, grade 8
Patterson, James - The Final Warning: A Maximum Ride Novel
4 stars: "The book gives the reader a lot of suspense and excitement!!!" ~
Angela, grade 7
4 stars: “It was good and a different pace for the series, but it lost its kick.” ~
Ashleigh, grade 12
Paulsen, Gary - The Rifle
4 stars: "It has all the elements of a great story, but isn't epic or awesome." ~
Yuvraj, grade 8
Pearson, Mary E. - Scribbler of Dreams
5 stars: "I think it's got a creative plot." ~
Amanda, grade 11
4 stars: “It was very well written and a romance.” ~
Carly, grade 9
Peck, Richard – A Year Down Yonder
5 stars: "This book is so funny and Grandma Dowdel does some crazy things with Mary Alice." ~
Summer, grade 7
Petrucha, Stephan - Teen, Inc.
4 stars: "This book was full of humor, which was nice, but the plot was sort of confusing." ~
Sarah, grade 9
Pfeffer, Susan - Life as We Knew It
4 stars: "It keeps you reading for more, but I do not like the ending too much." ~
Alex, grade 8
Rallison, Janette - Fame, Glory, and Other Things on My To Do List
5 stars: "The people in the book seemed so real, like this could really happen." ~
Summer, grade 7
Rallison, Janette - Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Free Throws
5 stars: "This book is funny and the two friends are like any two best friends." ~
Summer, grade 7
Rinaldi, Ann - The Fifth of March: A Story of the Boston Massacre
5 stars: “This is an excellent retelling of the Boston Massacre.” ~
Karina, grade 11
Riordan, Rick - The Lightning Thief
5 stars: "It was full of excitement, suspense, and humor. I couldn't put this book down. It was a great story."
Fatima, grade 7
5 stars: "It was fun and exciting. It also tested my knowledge. I can't wait to read the second book."
Chloe, grade 7
4 stars: "I recommend this book. There are a lot of twists and turns in the story that offer unique twists in the plot without leaving the reader confused." ~
Aaron, grade 9
5 stars: “This book is very well described. It’s a very good book.” ~
Olivia, grade 7
Riordan, Rick - The Sea of Monsters
5 stars: “It’s a great book. Very well detailed.” ~
Olivia, grade 7
5 stars: “This book is really cool because the main character is half-god and half-mortal. He goes on quest to fight monsters and some gods with his sword called ‘Riptide’ and his shield.” ~
Josh, grade 8
Riordan, Rick - The Battle of the Labyrinth
5 stars: “I love the plot. Also, the characters are great. I like how he took something from the past and turned it into the present.” ~
Marina, grade 7
Rowling, J.K. – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
5 stars: “It’s exciting, magical, adventurous, and when you read it, you can’t stop till the end.” ~
Manpreet, grade 8
Salinger, J.D. – The Catcher in the Rye
4 stars: “It’s so much like real life and I enjoy it so much.” ~
Lee, grade 10
Schroeder, Lisa - I Heart You, You Haunt Me
5 stars: "It's cute and is a new story idea I'd never thought of!" ~
Amanda, grade 11
Scott, Nyomi - Gettin' Hooked
4 stars: "The book has good content and an interesting them, but it is hard to understand sometimes."
Michelle, grade 8
Selznick, Brian - The Invention of Hugo Cabret
5 stars: "It has not only a wonder plot, but also excellent illustrations. The story was exciting and suspenseful." ~
Nicole, grade 8
5 stars: "I gave this book five stars because it was different. It's a book out of pictures and some words."
Zoe, grade 7
Spinelli, Jerry – Milkweed
5 stars: “This book has tons of information on the Holocaust and how the Jews lived.” ~
Navkiranjot, grade 8
Stowe, Harriet Beecher - Uncle Tom's Cabin
4 stars: "It was popular back when it came out. I enjoyed it very much." ~
Lee, grade 10
Strasser, Todd - Give a Boy a Gun
5 stars: "This book is so real and the truth. I really like it. It's one of my favorites." ~
Lee, grade 10
Vaught, Susan - Trigger
4 stars: "You have remorse for Jersey from the very first page and follow his struggle to search from his brain damage. A good mystery." ~
Shenere, grade 11
Vizzini, Ned - Be More Chill
4 stars: "This book has some new and interesting ideas and concepts in it." ~
Lauren, grade 10
Von Ziegesar, Cecily - The Carlyles
4 stars: "It is about these girls and their brother who struggle with their new life in New York." ~
Michelle, grade 8
Von Ziegesar, Cecily - The It Girl
5 stars: "I really liked this book because of the new experiences and the surprise twist at the end." ~
Dawn, grade 7
Walker, Melissa - Violet by Design
4 stars: "The book is good, but I didn't like the ending." ~
Jordan, grade 9
Walker, Melissa - Violet on the Runway
4 stars: “It was good, gave good details. One problem is she used words that models use but didn’t describe what they meant.” ~
Jordan, grade 9
Waters, Daniel - Generation Dead
4 stars: "Even though the book gave you lots to think about, it was a tad flat. And even a little unsatisfying, but otherwise good." ~
Alyssa, grade 9
Westerfield, Scott - Uglies
5 stars: "This is one of the best books I have ever read. The author used lots of great detail that made the story seem real." ~
Nicole, grade 8
Wood, Maryrose - Why I Let My Hair Grow Out
4 stars: "It was very good. I liked how it jumped form the present to the past. But it was hard to follow in some places." ~
Olivia, grade 7
Zarr, Sara – Sweethearts
4 stars: "This book is very interesting, but it was very detailed. It got kind of boring." ~
Alyssa, grade 7
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