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Mouse Guard: Winter 1152
February 24, 2012 — falconmediaKenzie, Saxon, Liam, Sadie, and the Black Axe are sent out to get supplies for winter because all were lost during the battle in Fall 1152. They face many problems such as the owl, snow and ice, separation, and Darkheather. Liam and the Black Axe are separated from the others when Kenzie, Saxon, and Sadie fall into a weasel hole hidden by snow. They are trusted to bring medicine back to Lockhaven, while Kenzie and the others have to pass through Darkheather, the weasel kingdom …
My favorite part is when one of the mice die. He is remembered by all who knew him. Also one of my favorite parts is when Saxon passes through Darkheather, he sees the dead mice who died in the war against the weasels. This book was wonderful and I hope you like it too. Book 2 of the Mouse Guard series. [Kenzie]
The Sea of Trolls
February 21, 2012 — falconmediaJack is an average eleven-year-old boy in A.D. 793. That all changes when he and his sister are kidnapped and enslaved by the Berserkers. This book was great! It started out fairly slow. You would never expect the twist that is thrown in at the end of the story. I won’t spoil it! I was completely caught off guard. This book is a must read for everyone. [X]
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152
February 21, 2012 — falconmediaKenzie, Saxon,and Liam are on their way to Barkstone when they run into a cart of grain. They search for the merchant who was the owner of this cart and find that he was killed by a snake – and also discover that he was a traitor because they found a stolen map of Lockhaven in his grain. They continue their journey in search of the mouse that betrayed the guard …
My favorite character is Saxon because he’s always ready for action and his ideas are funny. Also his personality is the opposite of Kenzie’s, but they are best friends. Like all books, one of the best parts is when the bad guy is defeated, and in this book there’s more than one bad guy. Personally, my favorite part is when Liam defeats the snake. This book is very funny and enjoyable, so I hope you will read it and enjoy it as much as I did. Book 1 of the Mouse Guard series. [Kenzie]
Scorpia
February 14, 2012 — falconmedia
For all of his life, Alex thought that his father and mother died in a plane crash – until he has a run-in with Scorpia, the biggest criminal organization. He finds out that MIG is responsible for his father’s death. He joins Scorpia and his first mission is to kill Mrs. Jones. The book is especially thrilling at the end because Alex gets shot. Does he live or die? [TTTT]
Airborn
February 10, 2012 — falconmediaOf course, Matt Cruse is lighter than air – he was born in the air. One day, as he was on duty, he spots a blimp. He finds the owner half-dead and brings him back to the airship. Matt talks to him and thinks the man has gone mad. The man says, “Kate would have to see it.” What is “it” and who’s Kate? He finds the answers mostly by accident.
I loved this book! I read it three times already! I highly recommend it to people who like adventure, science, and maybe pirates. [Fried Ice Cream 103]
The Maze of Bones
January 9, 2012 — falconmediaMeet one of the most amazing families of the world in this story. Dan and Amy have to find all of the clues because somebody had died. This book was very cool with many exciting scenes. It was hard sometimes to find the clues. My favorite characters were Dan and Amy because they had to find the clues. [SR]
Blade: Playing Dead
January 6, 2012 — falconmediaThere’s a fourteen-year-old boy who’s been a slick criminal his whole life. He’s the best there is – smart, sly, and so dangerous that he’s called Blade. Many tragedies happen and there are lots of deaths. The ending is quite a surprise.
I loved this book. It kept me interested the whole time! I was hooked because it was so captivating. Blade is a cool, clever, crazy criminal. No one could ever compete with him. If there’s someone to be scared of, it’s him. I really wanted to read this book over and over again. There were so many intriguing surprises! It was really sad at some parts and the ending was … Well, if you want to know the ending, then read it! You’re sure to love it. [moomoomoo222]
New Adventure – 2012 January
January 2, 2012 — falconmedia
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Last of the Mohicans
December 22, 2011 — falconmedia
This story takes place in North America during the French and Indian War and follows the journey of a scout named Hawkeye and the daughters of General Munro, Cora and Alice. Hawkeye is traveling with a party of two Native Americans, Chingachgook and his son Uncas. They are the last surviving members of the Mohican tribe. Their lives are put in even more danger when Cora and Alice are kidnapped by the deceiving Huron, Magua. It’s now up to Hawkeye and his allies to save the two before it’s too late.
Awesome! Although this book was written over a hundred years ago, it is definitely a book that I couldn’t put down. A few words and phrases made it a bit difficult to understand, but the reader will get used to it. The plot was in such an unusual setting too; it just really interested me. The pictures in the book were so colorful and vivid. It gives the reader a clear picture of the setting. For those who love great adventures and heroes, this book is for you! [Wild Pancake]
Trapped
December 21, 2011 — falconmediaA huge blizzard hits a small high school in New England. Scotty, Jason, and Pete are three of the seven kids who decide to stay after school, realizing they will never get picked up. Snow has now piled above the first floor of the high school. Worst yet, they lose power and heat, the pipes in the bathroom freeze, and it’s getting darker and colder by the minute. The seven students adapt for survival, but have to make a fateful decision …
I liked this book a lot! Sometimes I would think about what I would do in this kind of situation. If you look closely at each chapter, the snow in the background gets higher and higher as the book goes on. I thought that was really cool. [MultiTalentedNerd:P]
Zorgamazoo
December 20, 2011 — falconmediaKatrina Katrell lives with her aunt, Mrs. Krabone. She saw a strange creature and tried to tell her aunt, but just got scolded. The creature was called a zorgle named Morty. Morty and Katrina work together to find the zorgles that escaped from the Zorgmazoo. She meets all different kinds of creatures on the way.
I thought this book was very clever. I liked how the story used different fonts to express the story. I liked reading about all of the different characters and the clever, rhyming word choices. I liked Morty, but I liked Katrina better. [Carebear 443]
Code Orange
December 13, 2011 — falconmediaThere is this kid who is a real slacker and he’s given an assignment to research a disease. At this house they are staying in for the weekend he finds this old medical journal that has some samples in it. He ends up getting infected with a fatal disease.
I could relate to this book well (not the disease) and it was really suspenseful. If I could have, I would have stayed up all night reading it. The book was so awesome!! [ππ]
New Adventure – 2011 December
December 7, 2011 — falconmedia
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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook
December 6, 2011 — falconmediaAre you a risk-taker? Adventurer? A normal person stuck in a hard-to-handle situation? This book shows the steps you’ll need to survive – steps I would never have thought of doing for some situations. The most shocking ones are how to wrestle alligators, jump onto a moving train, and defuse a bomb. I recommend this book to travelers, adventurers, and people who are curious about how things work. [I Luv Queen]
New Adventure – 2011 December
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Blood on the River
November 29, 2011 — falconmediaA young orphan named Samuel is taken to be John Smith’s apprentice. He’s taken to Jamestown, learns about the harsh life and faces brutal Indians! I liked the book because it was very interesting. My favorite part was when Samuel was taught by Captain Smith to use armor and a sword. I would recommend it to everyone. [I Lov Queen]
Hacking Timbuktu
November 10, 2011 — falconmediaThere is this hacker whose name is Danny, and this Facebook group contacts him because they want him to hack into the Timbuktu mainframe to get this deleted treasure map. He refuses to do it for them, then tries anyway. So he and his friend Omar have to try to get to the treasure before the Facebook group and a thief/murderer gets to it.
It was really suspenseful, and there was a lot of humor in it, too. I was pretty much glued to it the whole time since it had so much action. Everyone who likes action should read this book. [ππ]
The Odyssey
October 24, 2011 — falconmediaThis is a graphic novel version of the Odyssey. Odyesseus, a Greek hero, runs into a lot of trouble coming home from the Trojan War, including cyclopses, tidal waves, and evil nymphs. He also has problems when he returns home after many years of being away.
I thought this book was good. The illustrations were really lifelike and detailed. I especially liked how the author outlined the gods in color. You could tell who was a god in disguise because of this outlining. I haven’t read the real version, so I can’t say how accurate it is, but it was a great read. [pinkfairy123]
The Red Pyramid
October 6, 2011 — falconmedia
Carter and his sister Sadie find out that the Egyptian gods exist and are escaping into their world. They go on many adventures, fighting demons and trying to find the Red Lord. The story ends just after they fight and defeat him, and discover their next enemy.
I really liked this book because you didn’t know what was about to happen and it kept you in suspense. It was also funny and had a lot of action. This is a very good book. [nkalod9579]
Swindle
September 26, 2011 — falconmedia
“Griffin Bing is the man with a plan,” says Ben Slovack, Griffin’s best friend. When the two boys are sleeping in an abandoned house, they find a priceless Babe Ruth baseball card. Unfortunately, they sell it to S. Wendell Palomino who rips them off. Now, with some friends, the boys are going to steal the card before Palomino sells it. The problems they face are a safe, a huge house, and a dog named Luther.
I really like this book because it shows that you should stand up for yourself. You shouldn’t rob anyone, but you need to take a stand. It is also a very good book of the Swindle series. I suggest that everyone read it. [AGA]
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
September 23, 2011 — falconmedia
There is a huge beast in the ocean and a group of sailors trying to bring it down, but when they found the Beast was it really a beast? Can they bring whatever it is down? It was a nice classic. I enjoyed this action-filled, adventure-packed, awesome book! I would recommend it to anyone. [(<_>) HI]
Alabama Moon
June 2, 2011 — falconmedia
Moon Blake is ten years old and he lived with his dad in the woods. Then his dad died and he is left alone to survive in the forest. He meets some people (after being taken away from his home) who help him to escape from the orphanage and hide out for awhile. One of the people gets sicks and later dies. Moon is in a pickle. He gets convicted of murder and assault. Is he able to clear his name? Will he be able to live with his uncle?
This was a touching story of love, friendship, and trust. It was an awesome story, especially when Moon beats up the constable five times! [Guesswho]
Heroes
June 2, 2011 — falconmediaFifteen different people find out that they have superpowers. Some use their powers for good or evil. One day Skyler kills one of the girl’s dad. She has to find out how to save him in the past and deal with the other fourteen peoples’ problems.
I liked this book because it was suspenseful. It also had a lot of action in it. If you like action and mystery books, then you should read Heroes. [Orange stuff 3]
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
June 1, 2011 — falconmedia
In the final book of this series, Mr. Curtain is back and determined to possess his beloved Whisperer again also. This time he has figured everything out and even almost succeeds after capturing all the members of the Mysterious Benedict Society (Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance). However, there has been a new development in the Society that is good help indeed. Constance has the ability to read minds and transmit thoughts! Using her ability, she sends messages to Mr. Benedict, who is then able to come to the childrens’ aid.
I loved this book because it was different from the two books before it. I like how it included practical aspects like a failed escape attempt. There were new interesting events like Constance and her new ability to read minds. I also like how this book incorporates intellectual problem solving and decision making with lots of action! Overall, this book was outstanding! [Ork Dork]
Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel
May 31, 2011 — falconmediaMax finally has her family and is doing her mission to save the world. They meet a new hybrid named Dylan. Evil MAD, the scientist, and Angel go to the dark side. The scientist is doing an experiment on Fang and something goes wrong. Does Fang make it?
I think it was a cool story. It did not have that much action, but a whole lot of drama! The mood has suspense and romance. The ending surprised me. [Bitterblue]
Fallen Angels
May 27, 2011 — falconmediaA guy named Perry goes to the Vietnam War. He meets a guy named Peewee and they become great friends. Perry gets two Purple Hearts. Will he get any more, or will he die?
This book has greatly detailed descriptions of certain events and happenings, some of which are awesome, scary, or inhuman. The overall mood of the story was scary and suspenseful. One bad thing is that some of the events in the story were tedious and especially repetitive. [screen name 17]
Maximum Ride: The Manga 3
May 27, 2011 — falconmediaA girl named Max goes on an adventure with her friends. Fang, one of her friends, gets hurt so they take him to the hospital. Then the people at the hospital figure out that Max and all of his friends have wings.
I liked the whole story. It had lots of action in it. There’s one thing I guess I didn’t like, which is when it was over. This book was different than all of the other books that I’ve read. I really liked the imagination the author put into the book. Lots of people should read it. It’s also a series. [Morgan]
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
May 19, 2011 — falconmedia
The girl in the story is very smart and wants to know how to spy. She goes to a special school with her mom. At first, the girl seems very shy and scared. It reminds me of my cousin that had to go to college. She was very shy and scared, but she was smart too. [---]
Hero
May 18, 2011 — falconmediaJason is a regular boy with a regular dad … so he thinks. His dad comes home one day with blood all over him and falls to his death. Jason finds out that his dad was a superhero and has to replace him.
Mike Lupica usually writes sport books. So when he wrote Hero, I was interested. This book is good for all grades from 5th to 12th, because there are different points of view. What surprised me was that Jason didn’t know that his father was a superhero for the president the whole time. People used to pick on Jason, but when he got into a fight and demolished the school bully, Frank Murph, nobody messed with him. [TerpJerk 101]
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
April 26, 2011 — falconmedia
In this book, The Mysterious Benedict Society (MBS) meets for a second adventure. Mr. Benedict has planned for the four members of the MBS to reunite one year after their first adventure together. However, Mr. Benedict goes missing and Rhonda Kazembe, Mr. Benedict’s assistant/adopted daughter receives a letter from Mr. Benedict’s captor. It is none other than the infamous Mr. Curtain. Read the book to find out what happens on the perilous journey to save Mr. Benedict.
I was surprised as I was reading the book about the dangers that the four members of the MBS narrowly escape. Using their wits and their strange abilities and talents, the kids figure out many things and escape danger all by themselves on a trip across the globe. This book really captured and engaged me. I could feel the suspense! You must read this book! [BaNaNa Bowl]
Peak
April 26, 2011 — falconmediaYou might think that Peak is a normal kid. He’s got his mom, stepdad, and two little sisters. He goes to a school for “gifted” children. His writing tutor,Vincent, teaches him the fine art of writing. But the normalness ends there. Peak’s dad is the world-famous climber, Josh Wood, and naturally, Peak is an excellent climber.
One night Peak climbs a skyscraper, but is caught. He is sentenced to spend three years with his father in Thailand. However, his father has other plans. He takes Peak to Tibet to break the record as the youngest person to climb Mount Everest. Along the way, he meets Sun-Jo, a Tibetan boy about his age, and Zopa, a mysterious old monk. Peak only has four weeks. Can he climb it in time?
This book was great! If you are looking for a book about adventure and friendship, you should definitely check it out. [Night-of-No-Stars]
The Warrior Heir
April 11, 2011 — falconmediaWhen sixteen year old Jack finds out that’s he’s stronger, fiercer, and more confident than he was before he skipped his medicine, the Rose houses, two magical houses in control of the Weir (a magical object that determines the houses power) are alerted to the fact he lives in the small Ohio town of Trinity. If this isn’t enough, he’s part of the race of warriors, and one of the last. The only reason the Roses want him is because the only people who can fight for the Weir is people from the warrior race. The fight for the Weir is also a fight to the death. Plus, the Rose houses will stop at nothing until one of the houses has declared Jack their official sponsor. [Ronaldinho]
Justice League of America: The Lightning Saga
March 30, 2011 — falconmediaThis book is about superheroes fighting supervillains. In the book they show some heroes like Batman and Superman. The whole gang of superheroes unite to defeat supervillains. I like the pictures and the wording of the book. I did not like the length of the book; I think it was too short. The graphics are great, though, and there’s lots of color. [squirrel0689]
Hurricane Song
February 11, 2011 — falconmediaA thirteen year old teen moves from Chicago to New Orleans to visit his uncle and Pop. Hurricane Katrina strikes at them and they have to protect themselves. I liked this story. It was interesting to find out what they did to survive during the hurricane. I didn’t like it when Miles was cussing in his head about his uncle and Pop. This book reminds me of the 2007 hurricane/tropical storm in Maryland. What really surprised me was that Miles, Pop, and Uncle Roy survived Hurricane Katrina. [A-V]
Everest, Book Two: The Climb
February 4, 2011 — falconmediaThese guys from Norway were climbing Mt. Everest. They did it at the worst time, during the blizzard of the century. It was a very good book. At the same time, it was a little creepy, not for bedtime. Trust me, I still have nightmares dreaming about it! There were a lot of twists and turns. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention ghosts – they haunt the mountain. The climbers go crazy and there’s an avalanche. This book is a sequel of Everest, Book One: The Contest. [LecL4lcllc14]
Double or Die
December 21, 2010 — falconmediaWhen a professor mysteriously disappears, two kids set out to save him. Soon, though, they quickly stumble when their clues are all hidden.
I thought it was good, full of action and suspense. Also, it had a lot of surprising twists. It is one of the best books I ever read. It made me laugh while also making me want to never stop reading. It drew me in and didn’t let me out. [Go Raven 68]
The Mysterious Benedict Society
December 14, 2010 — falconmedia
In the book, four kids are chosen to go on a secret mission by doing well on a series of peculiar tests. They are sent to a strange school as secret agents with only the hope of coming out alive.
This book was decent. At the beginning, you feel you know what the story is about, but as the story goes along, you see twists and turns. I like how, as the reader, you are able to figure out clues along with the four children and test your brains. The story is full of action and suspense because the children make narrow escapes and with every twist, you never know what’s going to happen. However, you can still flow with the characters’ feelings and emotions that are depicted so well. [Ork Dork]
Peak
December 13, 2010 — falconmedia
Peak is about a boy who finds himself climbing Mt. Everest. This is after he gets into trouble for climbing a skyscraper – it was jail or Everest. He finds friends, gets annoyed, gets mad, and almost tops the highest mountain in the world.
I enjoyed this book because it was entertaining. I wanted to keep reading and find out what would happen at the end. The only thing that I didn’t like was that I sometimes got confused when they talked about the climbing gear and the description of where they were climbing. What surprised me is that he didn’t top the mountain – he let his friend do it instead. Also, I was surprised at how inconsiderate his father was. Over the course of the story, he realizes not to always put yourself first, like his father does. [miss talkative]
The Secrets of Vesuvius
December 10, 2010 — falconmediaThese kids go on a boat to Vesuvius, looking for an answer to a riddle. They start meeting people and finding answers. A volcano explodes. Do they make it out alive?
I thought this was a very good book. It was suspenseful and I think the author did a great job of fitting history into the storyline. I thought it was cool that it was based on a true story. It was also interesting that some of the characters in the book were real. [I ♡<3Britt]
Wolf Brother
December 2, 2010 — falconmediaSo basically this kid Torak’s father dies by this bear taken over by a demon. Then Torak’s father tells him to run and stay away from the clan that lives in that area, and that his guide would find him and take him to the moutain of the spirits. So his guide does find him, and it’s a wolf, and the coolest part is that he can talk to it. Later in the story he gets captured by the raven clan, and even though they slow down his quest, he finds this cool girl named Renn. So all three start on this quest. Through it all they find 3 nanurks that prove he is worthy of the spirit’s help.
This is a very good book for people who like animals and adventures. The next 2 books are in the OMMS media center, but not the next 3 yet, so go to a public library. [wolf clan forever]
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
November 9, 2010 — falconmediaThis story is about a kid, Alfred Kropp. In the beginning his mom dies, so his uncle volunteers to guard him. His uncle is a night guard in two towers owned by a rich man: Mr. Samson. From here all of the story begins to change and becomes very interesting.
This book is great. The story is very interesting and has a lot of adventure. If you like adventure, this book should be on your list. [Alfred Kropp + 3.141=π]
Beowulf
October 22, 2010 — falconmedia
This book is amazing! The graphic novel has many great pictures of Beowulf slaying Grendel. Also, the wording is as if you’re reading his journal. I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for a good book or a good war story. [raccoonman123]
The Siren Song
March 8, 2010 — falconmediaThe plot leads to a nice cruise with a girl named Charlotte trying to have a good time, but that is quickly ruined when Poseidon plans to send a monster to devour the ship. The only way to kill it is with his trident. Can they stop him before it’s too late? [tx1100]
Skeleton Key
March 5, 2010 — falconmediaAfter completing two missions for the MI6, the English equivalent of the CIA, Alex isn’t too keen on being used again. However, when he is asked to be a ballboy at a tennis tournament, he can’t refuse. But once there, he discovers a scandal. After beating up a member of an Asian gang, he’s forced to stay in hiding. This puts Alex on an even more dangerous mission at Skeleton Key, near Cuba, where he must face a nuclear threat. Great book. The whole series is awesome! To get the full story, read this action-packed adventure. Third in the Alex Rider series. [Fullmetal]
Crown of Earth
March 3, 2010 — falconmedia
Prince Edoran is the only heir to the throne of Deorthas, and he might just lose it because of his decision. He has gone, left the palace in search of a friend. He meets burglars, pirates, and a person named the Falcon, Arisa’s mother. Will he find his friend in time? [berryice 2345]
Elephant Run
February 3, 2010 — falconmedia
This was seriously one of the BEST books I have ever read. It’s about this boy named Nick who is sent to his dad’s plantation after the Japanese blow up their apartment building. His dad owns a Timber Plantation where the elephants do the work. When Nick arrives his dad has a lot of work to do. Nick is not thrilled about that, so he looks around the place. He then gets beaten up by his old playmate Hannibul (an elephant). He went to the plantation to be protected, but the Japanese soon take over and keep almost everyone Nick knows hostage. Will Nick be able to find his dad? [Frogcactus704]
Click
December 10, 2009 — falconmedia
One novel, ten authors. All different stories told by different people. It was quite confusing to read because it was hard to keep up with everyone. The story revolves around one person, Gee, which is short for George Keane. Gee is Maggie’s and Jason’s grandpa (if you read the book, you can find out about them). Overall it was good! [ladybug28]
Red Rider’s Hood
December 8, 2009 — falconmedia
The main character is this guy named Red Rider. The funny thing is that he goes to his grandmother’s house and realizes that the leader of the Wolves gang is disguised as his grandmother. The other wolves come into the house. The leader chokes Red Rider, steals his money, throws him in the basement and trashes the house. Even worse, he gets his car stolen. [Urban Ninja]
Gulliver’s Travels
September 18, 2009 — falconmedia
So far this is an AMAZING book!! It’s about a young boy who dreams of traveling the world. His father says that he has to finish studying to travel. After his studies have ended he joins this group and they start to travel the seven seas. One night there is a storm and the boat sinks and only Gulliver survives. He floats until he washes upon shore. When he wakes up the next day he finds that he is pinned down. I have only read up to this point and have to read the rest. So far I would recommend this book to any reader that is interested in adventure fiction. [sUpPi3do0dl3]
