This is a sequel to Pretty Little Liars. Who is is A? Is A gone – or is he back? The four girls have their suspicions, but A is too clever for even them. A has some big surprises for his girls in this book. I absolutely loved it! It was so good and even more interesting then the first, which is hard to believe since the first book was so great! See, I’m so excited about how good this book is that I’m using exclamation marks for every sentence! I would definitely recommend this book to all. I was never bored, and I just couldn’t stop reading! I will definitely continue to read the rest of the series. [moomoomoo 222]
Flawless
May 4, 2012 — falconmediaHoot
May 2, 2012 — falconmediaThe main character’s name is Roy. He lives in Florida and is bullied by someone named Dana. One day on the bus, Roy spots a kid who is running. There is something very unusual about him. After a few days of watching the “running boy,” he gets to meet him. Later, they become good friends and suspect something strange about the holes in the ground. Who or what is making the holes? You will be surprised!
This book has a lot of good details. As you read, it is easy to picture in your mind and figure out what is happening at different times during the story. Some parts of the story make you want to see what is going to happen next and you can’t stop until you find out. [XXX]
How To Rock Braces and Glasses
April 23, 2012 — falconmedia Kacey Simon is the most popular girl in the 7th grade. Every morning, she broadcasts her special segment, “Simon Says,” on the school news. In the afternoon, she attends play practice and plays one of the main characters, along with her crush, Quinn Wilder. Basically, Kacey lives the perfect seventh grade life until her eyes start malfunctioning. She gets into an accident with a disco ball at the party of her best friend, Molly. Kacey, after the disco ball incident, finds herself with glasses, braces, and an absolutely DISGUSTING lisp. Kacey’s popularity level immediately drops from “popular girl” to “complete loser” when her three best friends turn on her, along with her crush. Kacey discovers a way to bring back her popularity level, but it’s extremely risky. It involves Kacey associating with some of the dorkiest people she has ever met. With one little slip with this plan, Kacey’s social life could go down the drain.
This is an excellent book for anyone who’s a fan of “The Clique” and who likes to read books about popularity and gossiping. This was a fantastic book! Even though not much happened in the beginning of the story, it still kept my eyes locked on the words in the book. [CR??]
Unbelievable
March 28, 2012 — falconmediaThis story is a continuation of the last one. There are four girls trying to find out who killed their childhood friend, Ali. Each girl has her own problems, but Hannah is the one who knows too much about “A” and the whole situation.
I loved this book! It’s not humorous, but also very dramatic. I loved the suspense and how it tricks you into who “A” really is. I watched a few shows and decided to read the book. I had to keep reading to find out who murdered Ali. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Book Four of the Pretty Little Liars series. [??]
Torn
March 2, 2012 — falconmediaJonah and Kathryn are stuck in 1611. When they lose contact with JB, they’re stuck in 1611 with NO help! Jonah has to act as Henry Hudson. I thought it was AWESOME! It was the best out of the Missing series. I really like how the author creates A LOT of suspense and cliff hangers! I can’t wait until the next book!! Book 4 of the Missing series. [mimo123d]
Someone Like You
March 2, 2012 — falconmediaScarlett is Halley’s best friend. Scarlett’s boyfriend dies. Halley now has a new boyfriend named Macon. He is really nice at first, but as you know, everyone changes. My favorite character was Scarlett because she matures throughout the story. My favorite scene was when Macon surprised Halley on her birthday. [Cleo]
Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
February 22, 2012 — falconmediaMichael had an accident in his life when he was doing a Pepsi commercial – his hair caught on fire. This was a good book because Michael Jackson was an ultimate music legend. The book described him really well. People who loved Michael Jackson would like this book. I was surprised to learn how Michael changed throughout his career. [the leo lover 4]
Every Soul a Star
February 22, 2012 — falconmediaThree totally different people meet up at an eclipse site in the middle of nowhere. This was a great book. My favorite character was Bree for tons of reasons. In a way, this story reminds me of The City Mouse and the Country Mouse. If you don’t like scary stories, but like the suspense that comes from them, then consider this book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. [Unicorns Eating Rainbows]
Pretty Little Liars
February 13, 2012 — falconmediaIn seventh grade, Emily, Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Alison were best friends until Alison disappeared. Four years later the girls are no longer friends – but they still share one HUGE secret. They begin getting mysterious texts and emails from some anonymous person named “A” – texts that threaten to unleash their secrets and destroy their lives. Now, the girls are wondering if Alison is back. Is “A” actually Alison?
This book was so amazingly interesting! It blew me away. The beginning was a bit slow, but once “A” started to send text messages to the four girls, the book quickly began to raise my interest. Beware! Once you start to read it you won’t be able to stop yourself from reading the rest of the series! [meowperson]
Just Listen
January 31, 2012 — falconmediaAnnabel Greene is living the life! She’s a model, has tons of friends .. and that’s almost one hundred per cent false. She has an older sister named Whitney, who has a horrible eating disorder. Annabel’s other sister, Kristen, left for work. She is left alone to deal with her sister. She has no one to talk to – until she meets Owen. He helps Annabel out with all of her problems and her lies. He helps her to speak out and tell the truth to her mom about how she hates modeling. The only one standing in her way is her ex-best friend, Sophie.
This is a pretty good book. It just took me a couple of tries to get it started. After I did, it got so interesting. The author blends in Annabel’s stress, anger, love, hate, and loneliness into a very interesting story. [Mo_143]
Three Black Swans
January 30, 2012 — falconmediaMissy, 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]
TTYL
January 27, 2012 — falconmediaThis story is about three girls who have their ups and downs, dealing with gossip, boys, parents and teachers. They are girls just having fun. I liked this book very much. It related a little bit to my everyday life and could help me. I felt like this book catches the image of real teenagers’ lives. It explained how friends deal with breaking up and getting back together. [???]
Th1rteen R3asons Why
January 27, 2012 — falconmedia
What if you came to school one day and someone was missing? Someone you cared about, like your friend, crush, or student? And what if they never came back? That is just what happened to Clay Jensen. His long time crush, Hannah Baker, killed herself, but that wasn’t the end of her. She left behind thirteen tapes, reasons why she killed herself. Everyone who contributed to her decision got a tape, explaining how they helped. So when Clay receives the tapes on his doorstep, he is baffled. But the rules of the tapes say you must listen to all of them, so that is what he does. He hears each and every story and visits the places on the map she left as he tries to figure out what he did. He wanted to be someone Hannah could trust with her problems, not be a problem himself. By the time he reaches his own tape he despises pretty much everyone else, and he isn’t sure if he will be any different. He didn’t do anything, right? Maybe that was the worst thing he could have done.
I loved this book even more than usual! Although it was sad, it seemed like it could happen to anybody. I didn’t particularly like any characters, because they all helped end Hannah’s life in one way or another, but I didn’t like Clay the least. My favorite scene was when Clay listened to this tape, because it was very bittersweet. Boys and girls would like this book, and it was VERY suspenseful! It reminded me of the song “How to Save a Life” by The Fray. [trh99]
ttfn
January 6, 2012 — falconmediaThis book is about three friends who are planning to go to Cumberland. They are old friends who only communicate through e-mail and text messages. These girls get into some really bad places like having a social life with a teacher, a very good relationship with a boy, and then a smoking teen. Yeah, I loved it! It had drama, action, and suspense. It has everything in one book. You will be in for lots of surprises if you read this book. [Ashley]
Shug
December 21, 2011 — falconmediaThis book is about this tall, smart girl and her romantic life with boys. Will the boy she dislikes like her? Every sentence is filled with mouth-watering details. It’s about someone your age, so you can relate to her. You’ll have loads of laughs, gossip and fun with Shug. [Plant Unicorn
]
New Family – 2011 December
December 7, 2011 — falconmediaWhat’s it about? Is it in? Click the book cover!
New Drama Series – 2011 December
December 1, 2011 — falconmediaThe TV series Pretty Little Liars started out in print – in a series of novels that has just arrived!
What’s it about? Is it in? Click the book cover!
Halo
November 29, 2011 — falconmediaThree angels, Bethany, Ivy and Gabriel, are sent to Venus Cove, a sleepy beachside town. Their mission is to protect the town from the rising forces of darkness. What isn’t part of their mission is Bethany falling in love with a human …
This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I only read a few pages and became completely absorbed in the book. Gabriel is my favorite character because he’s a really caring older brother. There are a few religious aspects of the book, but nothing too heavy. If anything I think it improves the story. [Wild Pancake]
Twelve
November 28, 2011 — falconmedia
This story is about a girl named Winnie. This is about how now she’s growing up. Winnie is starting to develop and she is not happy about it. It’s her birthday and she’s just turning twelve. She has a sister named Sandra. She says over and over again she’s not ready. She thinks it’s embarrassing. She gets angry when her mom starts talking about bras. Winnie would just get freaked out when her mother would mention it. She has a best, best friend she hangs out with at school named Dinah.
My favorite character is the mom. Even though she annoys Winnie she still is very supportive of her. She will make sure and always will try to do the right thing for her daughter. She encourages Winnie a lot. Winnie’s mom reminds me of some characteristics of my mom. [unicorn123]
Unlocked
October 6, 2011 — falconmediaDo you know how it feels to be Mr. Clean’s son? Andy does, or shall I say Clean Junior. Poor Andy doesn’t have any friends until one day a once-was popular kid named Blake befriends him. They have fun times until the rumors become true. All throughout his school there have been rumors that Blake kept a gun in his locker. After Andy’s friendship began he never believed these rumors, until Blake pulled out the sleek black gun out of his pocket. What will happen?
I loved this book because of the suspense. You think you know what will happen, but there’s a sudden twist. I loved this book, and you will too! [Rocky158]
The Secret Language of Girls
October 6, 2011 — falconmediaThis story is about two best friends, Kate and Marylin, who have been friends forever. But when Marylin gets on the cheerleading squad, things start to change between them, as they become more unalike. Along the way they experience their first love, and realize that a best friend isn’t a person that wants to humiliate someone, it’s a person who is there for you no matter what. Will Marylin and Kate ever become best buds again?
I love how the author changed the different perspectives between Kate and Marylin. It was kind of cool to see how each character reacted to a situation. There are a lot of realistic problems that happen with friends and family right now. I just couldn’t put this book down!! [ZombieSockMonkey55]
The Truth about Stacey
October 5, 2011 — falconmediaPoor Stacey, who moved to a new town because she was still coming to terms with her diabetes. She’s facing babysitting issues left and right. And her parents are no help. Luckily Stacey’s true friends, Kristy, Mary-Anne and Claudia, help her with her situations, and they also overcome the problem. Book 2 of the graphic novel versions of The Babysitters Club.
This book is very good to read because it teaches a lesson, kinda like a moral/theme. I thought it was good for all readers that probably have diabetes. I don’t have any dislikes about it. [GIRLY GURL]
Kristen
September 20, 2011 — falconmediaKristen Gregory is part of the Pretty Committee, and while the rest of the group is all around the world and who knows where, she’s stuck in Westchester, NY. She has a job tutor-sitter, Ripple Baxter, who has a hawtie surfer bro. I guess small towns have their perks! LOL. A Clique novel.
AMAZING!! It has boys, snotty older girls, all-out skaters, pranks, secret clubs, costumes, mamma drama. I loved it! [PARIS]
Boys R Us
June 3, 2011 — falconmedia
This is one of the last books of the Clique. In this book, Massie, Alicia, Dylan, Kristen, and Claire split up. Alicia, Dylan, and Kristen join the Soul-m8s. Claire is stuck in the middle. Massie hires friends to get them jealous. Do they end up as friends or enemies?
I loved this book. It had so much drama – heartbreaks, loving friends, and worthless enemies. I think people who like drama, girl-stuff, and heartbreaks will love this book. The emotion can be sadness or love, enemies or friends at the same time. [sugar plumpuff ]
Leap Day
June 1, 2011 — falconmediaJosie Taylor is turning sixteen, but it is a leap day. So, when she has her birthday, it is a big deal. This book is all about the ups and downs of her birthdays. She is still in high school. Some bad things happen.
I liked this book because it was realistic with a twist. It was fun and interesting. It had different peoples’ points of view.
[LoveBieber313 ]
Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze
June 1, 2011 — falconmediaThere is new boy in town. Milo has a hard time fitting in at school. He develops a crush over a girl and tries everything to try and get her to like him. I liked the book. It was interesting. The graphics were funny. [Spongebob]
Well Witched
May 31, 2011 — falconmediaJosh, Chelle and Ryan are three best friends. They steal coins from the bottom of a wishing well and the well’s witch gives them powers. The powers make them do bad things.
I didn’t love it, but it was a pretty good. It took too long to get to the point. There weren’t many interesting parts of the book. [greenflower38]
Quit It
May 26, 2011 — falconmediaThis book is about a girl named Carrie who is a seventh grader. She seems to be normal, but she’s not. She shrugs violently, coughs too frequently, and randomly jerks her head wildly and uncontrollably. She has Tourette Syndrome.
I have to rant and rave about this book because at some points the book is very alive, but at other times, the book is sterile and boring. The beginning of the book made me laugh because Carrie is not afraid to speak her mind. Carrie’s first sentence was, “Now there’s a dumber question in the universe than how was school today?” The book reminds me of Dear Dumb Diary. It is a good book because it makes me think of people that live with Tourette Syndrome in real life. [I Love RocRoyal 4 Life]
Red Kayak
May 25, 2011 — falconmediaOne day at school, a kid finds out that some people are lost in the Chesapeake Bay. The kid finds the little, lost kid. Sadly, he still dies. Now the kid is determined to find out why it happened.
It was a good book. It had a lot of suspense that would keep you interested the entire time. Anyone who is interested in mysteries would enjoy reading it. Also, there are no boring parts. The entire story is interesting! [Coraves68]
Lock and Key
May 18, 2011 — falconmedia
Ruby’s mom disappears and she is forced to go live with her sister, Cora, and her husband, Jamie, who she hasn’t seen in about 10 years (and hasn’t even met Jamie!). She doesn’t like living there, and tries to escape, when she meets the neighbor, Nate Cross. She doesn’t like Nate at first, but learns to. Read the book to find out more about Ruby’s life with Cora, Jamie and Nate! I loved this book. It is one of my favorite books. [Fruit_Salad221]
Ghostgirl
April 15, 2011 — falconmediaCharlotte wanted to be popular. She’d even made a list of how she would become popular. Every night Charlotte prayed, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the popular to attend my wake.” It never worked until one time she prayed loudly. In the morning she felt normal as usual. When she woke up and went downstairs, she was invisible. She thought it was cool, but then she got tired of being ignored because she was invisible.
I think it was a cool book because I know it can’t be possible to be invisible. I would like to see how it feels to be invisible. [Blossom Jen]
Masterpiece
April 8, 2011 — falconmedia
This story is about a young boy named James and a beetle named Marvin. James’ stepdad, an artist, gives him an art set. The beetle draws things for James and gets popular. In the mix of things, disaster happens. The two of them get involved in an art heist at the Metropolitan Museum. This was a good book. I really liked some of the parts about James and Marvin’s friendship. I like how Marvin and James work together to get out of their situation. [master37400)
Finding My Place
April 4, 2011 — falconmediaThe main character in the book is a girl named Tiphanie. Everybody says her name wrong. Her dad and mom move because they want Tiphanie to have a better educational experience. I really liked the book because it explains what really happens when you switch to a new school. There were also some funny parts in the story, like on her first day of school. She got bumped into, called names, and talked about because she was African American and new. [I Love JS!]
Kissing Kate
December 20, 2010 — falconmediaOne day while Lissa was a party, Kate kissed Lissa and then ignored her for a month. When Lissa thinks the kiss means something, Kate doesn’t because she’s scared to be different. Lissa gets upset.
I thought this book was amazing because I have friends with the same problem as Lissa. No one should be ashamed that they are different. The tone of this story is undecided because Lissa can’t figure out what she wants. [sourpatchgurl]
The Pretty Committee Strikes Back
December 7, 2010 — falconmediaThe Pretty Committee goes to Lake Placid. They bring a lot of food, and get it taken away. Kristen can’t go because she can’t afford it, and sneaks in. They are threatened to be expelled, but they don’t know if they actually will be.
I really like this book. This was my favorite of this series, even though some parts were not well written. [falcon326]
From Charlie’s Point of View
November 7, 2010 — falconmediaWhen Charlie’s dad gets arrested for stealing, Charlie and his friends search to find the real thief. Charlie knows his dad didn’t do the crime. The police can’t catch the crook – how can some seventh graders? If that’s not hard enough, Charlie is blind. Can they save Charlie’s dad, or will he be in the slammer forever?
I think this was a great book. The author makes sure you will have a hard time putting this book down. [mii]
Invasion of the Boy Snatchers
October 22, 2010 — falconmediaAlicia’s cousin Nina stays with her. She is from another country. The Pretty Committee thinks she will be really nice. They were wrong. They hate Nina. She gets into fights with them and may even get Bean (Massie’s dog) taken away from her. Claire might be moving away, but Massie has a plan that could change that. When her plan doesn’t work, will Claire end up moving after all? Will Alicia be blamed? Alicia doesn’t know who’s telling the truth, her best friends or her cousin. She doesn’t know Nina as well as she knows her friends, though – will that change? Will Nina change? Will Claire move? Part of the Clique series. [musicreader12]
The Fashion Disaster that Changed My Life
May 4, 2010 — falconmediaThis was going to be the breakout year for Alli (Alison). Well after what happened the first day of school – she had a pair of panties stuck by static cling to the leg of her pants. Then this boy named Jeremy Webster teased her for that. It was an accident! After that, Jeremy Webster kept on teasing her, he called her a “stripper” (what!). Then the popular girl Rachel invited her to her birthday party the same day it was Kathy’s birthday party (her best friend). But instead she went to Rachel’s party. What will happen next? [jennifer the girl]
The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them
February 23, 2010 — falconmedia
Roo (Ruby) is a junior at Tate, this really expensive private school. The only reason she can afford it is because she is there on a full scholarship. Anyways, in her junior year, she has become a leper. Her BFF (well, used to be BFF) Kim is going to Tokyo for an exchange program. And while Kim is gone, all Roo’s old friends, Nora and Cricket, are still on Kim’s side. So they don’t talk to Roo anymore. Roo goes on living her life, and she gets some crushes on her three guy friends! And two of them already have girlfriends! Is Roo going to steal them? Roo, by the way, is a neurotic teenager. She sees a therapist every week. And so far, her treatment hasn’t worked, yet. [Toasty56]
Seedfolks
January 27, 2010 — falconmedia
This book is great! It’s about a little girl, a conflicted killer who never really killed anyone, a group of knitting old ladies, and Marlana, 16 and pregnant and hoping to die. So all these people come together in this ratty neighborhood nobody has lived in for years, and they all turn it into an amazing garden. They become friends and are all happier than they have been in a LONG time! But then this greedy fat man comes and wants to sell all the amazing hard work, and he will get all the credit. He wants them to be his servants and still work on the garden!! It’s a great book!! [animalxxlover]
Bought for our Media Center thanks to this review.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
January 26, 2010 — falconmedia
They were just pants. Pants that Carmen had bought at a thrift store. Before going on summer vacation, they are all packing at Carmen’s house and one of her friends pulls them out from where she put them. They all try them on, and it seems that it fits all of them. This story will take you through the summer of Bridget, Lena, Carmen, and Tibby: 4 different places (Bethesda, Greece, Baja, South Carolina), 4 different girls, and the summer of a lifetime. [Fireflies19]
Fresh off the Boat
December 11, 2009 — falconmedia
Vicenza doesn’t have the perfect life. She’s an immigrant from the Philippines and just got to the USA. Her BFF is in Manila (in the Philippines) and is named Peaches. (I know! Who names their daughter Peaches, like seriously!) They email back and forth. Peaches thinks that Vicenza has the perfect life. At least that is what she writes … [Text-A-Holic]
The Year of Secret Assignments
December 11, 2009 — falconmedia
Three friends: Emily, Cassie, and Lydia. Three boys: Matthew, Sebastian and Charlie. Two rival schools. One pen pal project. Will the pen pal project pull the schools together or tear them apart? Will the girls and boys like each other? [ladybug28]
Lucky
November 3, 2009 — falconmedia
You could say that Phoebe Avery has it good. She’s finally almost done with middle school, and is planning the party of the year with her four best friends. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, something does. Phoebe finds her usually hard-working mother at home one day, and things start to go bad. While buying Phoebe her dress for the party, her mother’s check bounces, and it all gets worse from there. Her friends start to turn against her, her father cancels her party, and suddenly Phoebe doesn’t feel so lucky anymore. She’ll do anything now to keep her family and her life in check. [ride4life]
The Skin I’m In
October 28, 2009 — falconmedia
Maleeka Madison gets picked on, so she starts to hang out with girls that aren’t the best influence. For example when Ms. Saunders, the new teacher, starts to fail Charlese (one of the girls Maleeka hangs out with), they go into the school during the crack of dawn and trash her room. Maleeka thinks about bailing out on the girls, but is afraid of what they will think of her so she just sits there. After a little while Char notices and tells her to start helping. Maleeka doesn’t want to, then Char pulls out her lighter and puts it in Maleeka’s face acting as if she is about to burn Maleeka. Maleeka reluctantly takes the lighter and accidentally burns the curtains and the whole room catches on fire. In the end Maleeka Madison learns her lesson and everything goes well. Now she is a stronger person who has a new attitude and new friends. I would recommend this book to any and everyone!! [suppiedoodle]
l8r, g8r
June 1, 2009 — falconmedia
This book is SO funny and original! It is written entirely in Instant Messages, which is great for people who really like the computer. It is about these three girls, Zoe (Zoegirl), Angela (SnowAngel), and Maddie (MadMaddie), as they go through senior year. This book has everything, like … gossip, mean girls, drama, the stress of getting into your college of choice, best friends and boyfriends. The book is VERY witty, sometimes I would find myself laughing out loud and having teachers or family members stare at me funny. =]
Will the drama of senior year tear these three friends apart? Or will they be closer than ever? Read the book! [Elena]
Smiles to Go
January 26, 2009 — falconmedia
Will Tuppence acts like a worrywart. After he found out that protons decay, he starts to worry. His little 5 year old sister, Tabby, bothers him so much, and it seems as if she just loves to torture him. His best friend BT is a carefree, go-with-the-flow kind of guy who skatedboards down Dead Man’s Hill, and his friend Mi-Su is someone who becomes very special to him. I think this story was good, and if you like Jerry Spinelli, read it. It has fear, romance, sadness, friendship and love.
- Sarah
Small Steps
November 10, 2008 — falconmedia
For Theodore (aka Armpit), life after camp Greenlake could get tricky, struggling to keep his job and get his GED. This story is great if you like stories of triumph. I thought this book was ok.
- John
Chicks with Sticks (It’s a Purl Thing)
November 7, 2008 — falconmedia
This is a great book about teenage independence. A group of completely different kids meet at a knitting store. They become friends while knitting new things. Throughout the story, the group overcomes challenges as friends. This book shows real feelings of realistic kids.
- Alyssa
Candyfloss
February 11, 2000 — falconmedia
go to Australia?
mum and stepdad are moving
best friend rejection
