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Paradise

falconmedia — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:27:11 +0000

This story is about a girl named Paisley Tilery who lives in Texas. Paisley has had a dream ever since she was a little girl – to go to Texapoolaza, where you perform your talent in front of a big audience. Paisley is a drummer in a band. Mrs. Tilery is very protective over Paisley and her sister Lacey. All their mom wants for them is to have the best education. They don’t think that. Both Lacey and Paisley have to hide what they want to do because they’re afraid their mom won’t approve. Already Paisley has to hide to her mom that she’s a drummer. Lacey has to hide that she wants to go to cosmetology school. Her mom wants her to be a singer. Paisley’s life changes when they get a new lead singer for the band.

My favorite character from the story is the dad. He was very understanding even though he knew about Paisley and the band. Mr. Tilery would cover for Paisley whenever she was late coming home from her band practicing. Mrs. Tilery was the only person who didn’t know about Paisley being a drum player. Mr. Tilery was the type of person who would let his daughters tell the truth to their mother. That’s what Paisley and Lacey had to do. [Unicorn123]

Vibes

falconmedia — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:15 +0000

Kristi can read minds. She has a semi-crush on her ex-boyfriend’s brother Gusty. Then a new kid comes, Mallory, who ends up liking her. But then her dad comes back … with another woman. Her mom gets promoted and wants to “share some time” with her. Not to make things worse, it turns out Gusty does like her, but so does Mallory. Choose now before somebody gets hurt.

I loved this book! I clearly understood this character’s feelings. I liked how she described her problems and “solved” them, even the part when she plays those jokes on innocent people. But I didn’t like the part when she “cheats” on Mallory and hurts people other than herself. [Fiddlesticks2000]

Divergent

falconmedia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:05 +0000

If you got a chance to change your life, would you? Beatrice Prior gets the chance, but she might have chosen the wrong one. To blend in, she must flip her life around. Maybe it was better that she did. I liked this book because it was like an action-packed thrill ride. I couldn’t stop reading it, and you won’t either! [??]

Three Black Swans

falconmedia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:50:58 +0000

Missy, the main character, has a cousin – or so she thinks. They are both suspicious that they might be twin sisters, considering some actions of the parents. Then there is a situation with an online video. They’re under the impression that one of the viewers is also part of their family. That means they could be triplets! I really liked this book. It was so interesting the way the author wrote the story. With all of the questions and suspense, it made me want to keep on reading to see what happened next. Probably, the most interesting part is the end. I can’t tell it because if someone else reads this book, it would ruin it for them. [X]

Elsewhere

falconmedia — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:30:55 +0000

What happens when you die? This question is impossible to answer because you never know for sure until you have the experience. Do you go to Heaven? Do you just die? Or do you go to Elsewhere?

Huh? Elsewhere? Yes, Elsewhere. It’s a place where the dead age backwards, only to be sent back to be reborn on Earth.

I loved this book! It keeps you turning pages. Once you start reading, it’s nearly impossible to stop. Unlike some other books, this book is good right from the start. It may look long to some people who aren’t big readers, but it won’t take long to read because you won’t be able to stop. This book has many parts that are very funny and very surprising. It was surprising when she woke up in a magic cruise ship, bald with random stitches behind her ear. It also surprised me when she found out about Elsewhere and how people age backwards. She was reunited with her grandmother who had passed. Her grandmother took her to get a job. There she found out that she could speak to dogs. She adopted the beautiful, little dog she had met. Find out more, check out Elsewhere! [Unicorns Eating Rainbows]

My Sister’s Keeper

falconmedia — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:46:31 +0000

Imagine if you just found out that you’re only alive so you can give spare parts to your sister, who is dying of cancer. That you were actually made in a test tube, and that you were genetically engineered to fit your sister’s chromosomes. And you were only 13. Well, Anna Fitzgerald is in the same position, yet she has known for years. She has to donate white blood cells, bone marrow, blood, and a whole bunch more to her sister, Kate, who is slowly dying of leukemia. After a while she gets sick of it – so Anna files for medical emancipation. But what is her real reason? Is it just because she doesn’t want to have only one kidney, or is it something else?

I honestly loved the way that Jodi Picoult wrote this book. It switches characters’ points of view with each chapter, so you get the history and thoughts of everyone (well, almost everyone). At the end your mouth will be hanging open. I loved the part when Kate was a toddler, and it was from her mom’s point of view when they first found out that she had cancer. I loved this book, and I’m sure you will too. [That Girl]

A Monster Calls

falconmedia — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:29:05 +0000

Conor O’Malley awakes one night (12:07 to be specific) to find a monster. You would expect him to be scared, but he isn’t. He’s only scared of the monster from his nightmare. This monster is different. It doesn’t want his life. It wants the truth, which only Conor can deliver. Conor’s mom is suffering from a deadly disease and he figures the monster has good intentions. He believes the monster is here to save his mom. But the monster is only here for one person: Conor O’Malley. Dealing with these strange recurring visits every night at 12:07, when the monster tells him strange stories, Conor deals with bullies, his dad, his mother’s health, and destruction – lots of it. Will Conor be able to bear this pressure?

At first I thought this book wasn’t that good. It confused me by not giving any background information, like where the story took place. You had to infer it, which I began to like by the third chapter. After knowing that there was a secret, the truth, I had to finish it! This book was not only a horror story, but also something to cry about. READ IT! [rocky158]

New Family – 2012 January

falconmedia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:48:32 +0000

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Notes on a Near-Life Experience

falconmedia — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:40:34 +0000

Mia has a brother named Allen and a little sister named Keatie. Her best friend ever since she was little is Haley. Mia basically tells Haley her feelings. When Mia gets home from school she does her homework. Lately she hasn’t been talking to Haley a lot because of family troubles happening at home. Her mom and dad have been arguing a lot. Mia has been distracted from everything because of arguing. She hasn’t been calling her friend or telling her mom how her day has been during school like she usually does.

My favorite character is Allen. He’s seventeen and has a best friend named Julian, which is who Mia likes. Allen is the type of person who checks to make sure you’re alright. He will really take care of you and that’s what he does with Mia and Keatie. He treats them like they’re his daughters. He is very caring and helpful. When their mom or dad isn’t able to take them to school or doctor’s appointments, Allen takes them. [Unicorn123]

Waves

falconmedia — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:28:59 +0000

Hal is a fifteen-year-old boy whose sister, Charlie, was in a terrible accident. He can hear her in spirit. He meets Jackie who is Pete’s younger sister. Pete was Charlie’s old boyfriend. Hal thinks Pete has something to do with her accident.

I found this book to be full of suspense. It kept me reading all the way to the end. The mysteriousness of who caused Charlie’s accident was very intriguing. I also thought how nice it was that Hal was very concerned for his sister. [wil7001]