Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

Jason, Leo, and Piper are all demigods going on a quest to save the goddess Hera from the Earth Mother, but there is a problem. Jason lost his memory and Piper is supposed to kill Jason, her boyfriend. What is going to happen? I loved this book. Percy Jackson fans ages 10 and up will too. Erin A., Grade 6

The Westing Game by Ellen Roskin

Sixteen lucky strangers were invited to the Sunset Tower with a magnificent view of Lake Michigan. All was well until they gathered for Samuel Westing's reading of the will. He left a few clues for the strangers (or heirs, according to the will) to put together and reveal the murder. Who wouldn't get excited to win a 200 million-dollar prize? I would recommend this book for ages 8 and older. Jung J., Grade 6

All-American Girl by Meg Cabot

Samantha Madison's whole life changes when she saves the President from an assassination attempt. Everyone now knows her name and thinks she is brave, when in reality, Samantha thinks she isn't. This is a very bubbly, cheerful book. The author also wrote the famous The Princess Diaries, and readers will gobble this book up if they like The Princess Diaries. Haelee K., Grade 6

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

The theme of this book is to always use your imagination. This is showed by Willy Wonka, Charlie, the factory, and the city in which the story takes place. The author takes every detail into account. I recommend this book for grades 2-8. Stella A., Grade 6

Watership Down by Richard Adams

A rabbit warren was safe and sound out in the peadeful fields of rural England. All was going well until a small rabbit names Fiber got agitated. Fiber had a power to predict bad events and he felt it coming to their warren. He tried his best to warn everyone, but failed. Finally giving up, Fiber decided to leave the warren himself. Hazel, his older brother, went with Fiber just to protect him, and soon forms a small group of rabbits on a remarkable journey. Jean L., Grade 8

House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

Perfect houses in perfect neighborhoods. Is it always that way in books? Not in this one. House on Mango Street is about a teenage girl with a strong desire for a big house of her own. She describes her journey and her "friends" that come and go. Living in such a small apartment in a poor community is such a shame for her, and she feels it is impossible for her dream of a house to come true. However, if her wish comes true, she promises to come back to Mango Street and help those who were like her. This book is recommended for ages 11 and up. Jean L., Grade 8

Herbert's Wormhole by Peter Nelson

Herbert's Wormhole is a sci-fi comedy with adventure. The beginning starts with a kid named Alex who is into slaying aliens in video games. His parents secretly set up a play date with his neighbor, Herbert. Herbert is an extreme inventor who made silver high-tech suits. These suits lead them into a wormhole into the future. I would recommend this book for ages 6 - up. It is a light read with lots of adventure. J.C. Zimmerman, Grade 6

Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls by Lynne Janell

In the first book of the series, Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, Emmy Addison and her friends turn the evil Mrs. Barmy into a rat! Everyone thinks that Mrs. Barmy is done trying to get the Addison fortune, but they are wrong. Mrs. Barmey has befriended all the rodents of Rodent City, and is sponsoring a beauty pageant. What is her plan? Will she be stopped? This book is a little simple, but is still good. This book is good for children. Sarah C., Grade 6

Turn Left at the Cow by Lisa Bullard

The adventure begins when 13-year-old Trav meets Kenny and his cousin Isabella, who tell him that they will find the money his father stole. Confused (Trav never heard of his father being a burglar!) he sees Kenny and they decide to team up to find the money. They soon realize, though, that there is someone else after the money, someone who won't give up without a fight! Who will find it first? This book is an amazing mix of mystery and intrigue! is is great for people of all ages! Sarah C., Grade 6

The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick

A boy called Spaz lives in a future time, where people live in latches. It is forbidden to leave your latch, but Spaz's sister has blood sickness that could lead to her passing, and lives three latches away. Determined to see her, Spaz and an old man named Ryder team up and try to get to his sister's latch. Will Spaz live to see his sister? Even if he makes it, will she survive? This book is very exciting and will be good for people of all ages. Sarah C., Grade 6

Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie

A woman's wealthy aunt and her fiance's crush are both poisoned and the innocent woman is accused of the crime. The best part of the book is the lies told by the household, which confuse the reader even further. Fans of the mystery writer should definitely check out this novel. Miranda C., Grade 8

Breathe by Sarah Crossan

There is no more oxygen on the planet after the switch. Breathe has found a way to make manufactured oxygen. Alina, Bea, and Quinn take a journey across the dead planet. Alina is escaping from the ministry. Bea was looking forward to a trip with Quinn. Quinn is worried about Alina. Breathe is filled with science fiction, and the object of staying alive. I recommend this for 4th grade and up because there is some violence. Talulla C., Grade 6

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

This book is about kids who are unwanted because of their creativity. These kids are eliminated and are supposedly dead but they are actually now. The main character Alex Stowe was an unwanted and is sent to his grave but a magician named Mr. Today saved him and brought him to a hidden world that exists to save condemned children. The author is trying to tell us creativity is necessary and can't be dead. It's WILD! Reading this book makes me feel magical because of all the imagination. It goes on forever with no limit. Any child or adult looking for a good book should read this. Andrew C., Grade 6

Revenge of the Wannabes by Lisa Harrison

Maggie, Alicia, Dylan, Kristen, and Claire used to be friends in their own clique. That was until Alicia got tired of always being after Maggie. No matter what, Maggie always got 1st and Alicia got 2nd.So, Alicia switched her and Maggie's voting boxes to determine who got to be on the cover of a magazine. She decides to make her own clique. Will the 2 of them ever be friends again? Jenna O., Grade 6

Sylvia and Aki by Winifred Conkling

Sylvia and Aki are two totally different girls. Sylvia wanted to enroll in school but is sent to the "Mexican" school instead of Westminster school which was the school near her. Aki was sent to Poston, Arizona to a Japanese internment camp. She doesn't understand what she's done wrong to be sent there. This is a great story about friendship. Jenna O., Grade 6

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

An Abundance of Katherines is about a boy named Colin Singleton is a child prodigy with a strange obsession for girls named Katherine. Colin has just been dumped by Katherine the 19 and so Colin and his best friend Hassan go on a road trip in search of Colin's eureka moment. Yael N., Grade 6

Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass

This book is about three kids that were all brought together because of one solar eclipse. Ally's family owns the Moon Shadow compound. Bree's family are all Astronomy geeks except for her. Jack on the other hand is flunking science so he is forced to go see a solar eclipse at the Moon Shadow little do any of them know what is in store.Yael N., Grade 6

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

The theme of this book is to stay true to yourself and what you believe in. This book is very well written and the whole idea of the book is heart-wrenching. This book is recommended for 5th through 10th graders. Yael N., Grade 6

Matched by Ally Condie

In The Society, your choices are made for you. But when Cassi's match (the perfect partner), Xander, her very best friend, appears on the Matching screen, she is excited. Cassia accepts the information card for Xander, which she reviews at home. But as she stares at Xander's face, another face flashes before going dark. It is Ky, a mysterious boy at school. Now Cassia is faced with something she has never made before -- a choice. Recommended for ages 11 and up.
By Paloma B, grade 6