Category: 7th Grade

Wildwood

5/22/2020

I like this book because it makes me smile. This book is about a girl that gets her brother taken away by murder crows into the so called "impassable wilderness"(i.w.) by the way nobody has come out when they venture in. Then she realizes what has to be done. She has to find her brother. And with this she leaves with her school friend. Can she get there in time? Can she save her brother? read to find out.

Wildwood by Colin Meloy
Grades 4-7
Tags: adventure, animals, fantasy
Reviewed by Frankie

True Legend

3/23/2020

It is a mix between an adventure of a high school kid and a legendary basketball player that no one has heard of before and the high school kid in basketball games. The mystery part is figuring out who the legendary player is.

True Legend by Mike Lupica
Grades 4-7
Tags: adventure, mystery, sports
Reviewed by Sammy M.

Resistance

3/20/2020

Resistance is a book about Chaya, a 16 year old courier in 1943. Chaya starts out as just a courier, trying to smuggle food, blankets, and even kids out of ghettos. However, after one fateful night she gets separated from her group of fighters. Now she must find a way to not only survive but avenge the Nazis for all they've took from her. It's not just about survival, it's about staying alive in order to keep fighting the Nazis.

Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Grades 4-7
Tags: adventure, historical fiction
Reviewed by Lila D.

Nimona

3/16/2020

Fast-paced action adventure about a villain's sidekick in a modern medieval world. (graphic Novel)

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Grades 5-8
Tags: adventure, comics, dystopian, fantasy, fast-paced, humor
Reviewed by Siddhartha

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet

3/16/2020

I just finished this book and it was really good. It's super interesting and fun, even though it's not too fast-paced. It has some really cool futuristic ideas that I think lots of kids will think are awesome! It's an AMAZING book.

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Grades: 7&8
Tags: science fiction
Reviewed by Dimitri

The War Outside

11/4/2019

In the midst of World War Two, both Margo and Haruko are imprisoned in the Crystal City Family Internment Camp. Both girls’ fathers were convicted of crimes they swore they did not commit, and both families are being held against their will. Other than their shared circumstances, the two girls have nothing in common. As pressure builds up within the camp, they begin to realize that no one can be trusted, including each other. For fans of World War Two novels, The War Outside is the story of camaraderie, trust, and survival that will keep readers on their feet throughout the entire story.

The War Outside
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Tags: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Dylan D.

Skyjacked

11/4/2019

Six high schoolers are trapped on a private jet that is going drastically off course. Soon it is made clear that the plane has been hijacked. But by who? Suspicion throws the teens into a high intensity situation that no one is safe from. Will they be able to stop the plane and find out the hijacker before they go down?

Skyjacked is perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying. It is just as fast-paced and entertaining, yet remains unique from Karen McMannus’ book because of the interesting setting. Murder mystery romance lovers alike will find this book as a new favorite.

Skyjacked by Paul Griffin
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Tags: Adventure, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Fast-Paced, Mystery, Romance
Reviewed by: Charlotte D.

Hope and Other Punchlines

11/4/2019

Almost every patriotic American has seen Baby Hope, Abbi’s alter ego. As the South Tower of the World Trade Center falls on 9/11, Baby Hope celebrates her first birthday with a crown and a balloon. For the rest of the country, Abbi’s picture brings them together, but for Abbi it gives unwanted attention. This summer, as Abbi continues her search for anonymity, she signs up as a camp counselor in another town. Unfortunately, she encounters Noah Stern, who ropes her into a search behind the Baby Hope photo. As Abbi’s perfect summer takes a tumultuous turn, she must face her past and discovers that there is more to the photo than anyone expected.

Hope and Other Punchlines explores the aftermath of a tragic incident in American history, helping young readers to understand the magnitude of the attacks.

Hope and Other Punchlines by Julie Buxbaum
Grades: 7th, 8th
Tags: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction
Reviewed by: Dylan D.

Internment

11/4/2019

America has decided to renew its World War II era strategy of putting people into internment camps, but this time, it is Muslim Americans, including Layla and her family. The people inside the internment camp are treated so badly that even the Muslim-hating public isn’t told. Layla and her friends decide to change this.

Internment is a dystopian novel perfect for fans of World War II novels. It discusses and opens readers’ eyes to issues that are prevalent in our society today, even if they aren’t as extreme.

Internment by Samira Ahmed
Grades: 7th, 8th
Tags: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Dystopian
Reviewed by: Charlotte D.

Symptoms of a Heartbreak

11/4/2019

At 16, Saira is America’s youngest doctor. She has just started a new internship at the hospital her mom works at. While she may be a good doctor, Saira soon find out that there is more to being a young doctor then she had previously thought. She must learn to balance being a teenager with being a doctor, especially when she falls in love with a patient.

Symptoms of a Heartbreak is for readers who love John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. This novel encompasses similar themes of love and loss but with a fast-paced twist that comes with being in a high-pressure situation.

Symptoms of a Heartbreak
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Tags: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Fast-Paced, Romance
Reviewed by: Charlotte D.