Petey by Ben Mikaelson

Petey is the story of a boy born with cerebral palsy during the Great Depression. His parents struggle to care for him until sadly, they have to place him in a facility. The doctors there diagnose him as an idiot and place him in his bed. Although his mind is perfect he is trapped inside a body which does not work for him. Over the years, Petey makes friendships and his life changes in drastic ways. To learn about this story of friendship, love, and fun, read Petey by Ben Mikaelson.

Alison F., grade 6

Snakehead (Alex Rider Adventures series) by Anthony Horowitz

I highly recommend this book if you like spies and action. Every page wants to make you keep turning and turning. Snakehead is about a 14 year old boy. Alex Rider, who works for MIG, crash lands a spaceship in Australia. There he meets ASIS, Australia's Spy Service. He is sent on a mission with his godfather, Ash, to stop a crime organization called Snakehead.

Max E., grade 6

One False Note (Book 2 in 39 Clues Series) by Gordon Korman

Amy and Dan are in the lead in the hunt for the 39 clues. The second clue brings them to Vienna, looking for an answer to solve the code of one of Mozart's pieces of music. This book is adventurous and has lots of suspense. I would recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries.

Davis G., grade 8

Dear Dumb Diary: Can Adults Become Human? by Jim Benton

Jamie's Aunt comes to visit and ends up working at her school. In Jamie's class, they are learning about animals and humans. Then the question is popped: Can adults become human? I enjoyed the way that Jamie talks about people and the author really makes you feel like you are seeing what Jamie sees. This book is good for 3rd through 7th graders.

Diana S., grade 8

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Esperanza was always a happy and rich Mexican girl who never worked a day in her life. Her life was always great, but when her father dies and her uncles take over, she has to travel with her mother and friends to California so they won't have to live with her uncles. Esperanza must adjust to working every day, and even though she hates working, she learns to accept her new life.

Sarah G., grade 6

The Soldiers of Halla by D.J. MacHale

In the final book of the Pendragon series, Bobby Pendragon and the Travelers finally learn the secrets of who they are and where they came from. Traveling back to their own territory, they find that Ravinia has taken control of all ten territories. Knowing the exiles are their only hope, the travelers must find the exiles so they can end the war for Halla and beat the evil Saint Dane.

Lexie S., grade 7