Airborn

AirbornOf 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

The Maze of BonesMeet 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

Blade: Playing DeadThere’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

Daughter of XanaduTitanic 2: Collision CourseTitanic 3: S.O.S.

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Last of the Mohicans

lastofthemohicans_110This 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

TrappedA 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

ZorgamazooKatrina 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

Code OrangeThere 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

Moonshadow: The Nightmare NinjaMoonshadow: Rise of the NinjaThe ProjectThe Secret Journeys of Jack London: The Wild
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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival HandbookAre 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

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of FreedomThe Throne of FireYoung Samurai: The Way of the WarriorYoung Samurai: The Way of the Dragon

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Blood on the River

Blood on the RiverA 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

Hacking TimbuktuThere 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

The OdysseyThis 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

The Red Pyramid 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

Swindle“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

20,000 Leagues Under the SeaThere 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

alabamamoon_110Moon 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]

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Heroes

HeroesFifteen 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

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]

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