Hickory Dickory Death by Agatha Christie

At a student's residence, Celia Austin is murdered, soon followed by Mrs. Hubbard and Patricia Lane.  This book shows the murderer/murderess qualities everyone possesses.  This is a MUST READ!!!!!!  Anyone will be immediately sucked into the story line until the end of the book.

Miranda C., 8th grade

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

The theme in this book is to never give up.  This is showed by Ivan always trying to make the animals in the mall life better.  The writing is superb with an excellent plot.  This book would be good for grades 3 - 7, a large reading range, and a spectacular read.

Stella A., grade 6

Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is on a mission to find Daedalious, the creator of the labyrinth.  But first they have to go in the labyrinth to find him.  They are trying to convince him to take their side in a war against the Titan lord and a group of betrayed half bloods.

Suraj, grade 6

Orleans by Sherri L. Smith

After raging storms and the deadly Delta Fever sweep over Orleans, the government decides to quarantine Orleans from the Outer States!  Fen de la Guerre is an O-positive blood type in an O-positive tribe, despite the quarantine.  In fact, many people are living in Orleans in blood type tribes.  After a mass attack on her tribe, Fen is left with her tribe leader's baby and decides the safest place for the baby is the Outer States.  Will they escape from the dangerous Orleans?  This book is very intriguing.  Teenagers would like it.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

Tommy and his classmates make a case file with adventures all about Origami Yoda and his creator Dwight. Yoda gives amazing advice to most of the sixth grade.  This book is an exciting, funny, and amazing book. One of my favorite parts of this book / case file is there are little comments by Harvey and Tommy.  I recommend this book to ages eight and up.

Katherine A., 6th grade

Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller

This book is one of my favorites.  One of the themes is friendship and bands.  The six Irregulars: Kiki, Ananka, Oona, Betty, Luz, and Deedee, share a bond as friends that is not easily broken.  The girls are all incredibly different, but they form an indestructible team when joined.  I really liked this book because of the clever uses of humor and the amazing storyline.  I would recommend this book to kids 4th grade and up, preferably girls, but also boys.

Aanji S., 7th grade