The Genius Files by Dan Gutman

The main idea for this book is when two kids named Coke and Pepsi got on a cross county road trip finding clues for places, or getting closer and closer to getting each other killed. I enjoy all of the facts they have in this book people who like historical fiction would like this book. Ages ten through fourteen. Ian W., Grade 7

Bomb by Steve Sheinkin

The main idea of the story is about the race to build the atomic bomb. Mainly the United States and the Soviet Union against Germany and Japan. I enjoyed all the action and suspense in this historical fiction book. People who like this type of book about American History would like to read this. Ages eleven through sixteen. Ian W., Grade 7

Hoboken Chicken Emergency by Daniel Pinkwater

The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is a fantasy/comedy. It's about a boy named Arthur who has the responsibility to get a bird for Thanksgiving. He literally finds nothing. After hours of searching he comes home with a giant chicken. When he loses the chicken the chicken causes mayhem! After hiring numbers of a chicken hunters the city comes up with a solution. This book is a picture chapter book that is an easy read. J.C. Z., Grade 6

The Loud Silence of Francine Green by Karen Cushman

The Loud Silence of Francine Green is a book about a self-conscious, shy, and respectful thirteen year old who meets a rambunctious, outspoken girl that changes her views on life, reality, and herself. A positive element is the idea that complete opposites can learn from each other. A negative element is some of the language. This is recommended for fans of "Safekeeping' and appeals to ages eleven and up. Juliana A., Grade 8

Pandora Gets Jealous by Carolyn Hennesy

I really liked this book because of the amazing humor and the intricate characters. The theme of this book is most likely friendship and is displayed a lot throughout the story.When Pandora realizes her friend are in danger she will resort to desperate measures to save them. Despite the girl's differences they will always protect and fight for each other. I recommend this book to girls in the fourth grade and up. Aanji S., Grade 7

Almost Home by Joan Bauer

The theme is even if you're going through rough times always look ahead of you and never give up.Negative- Sugar May Cole and her mother Reba had gotten kicked out of their home and forced to be homeless. Positive- Reba and Sugar both stayed with a lady named Lexie. They were good friends,, both Reba and Sugar got jobs and moved into a rented apartment close to Lexie and Reba's work. I Think kids who like drama/poems/inspirations. I think ages nine through thirteen should read this book. Ashley G., Grade 6

Lincoln's Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinkin

A man named Ben Boyd was one of the best con-men and wanted to steal Lincoln's body and hide it. Then Ben goes to jail and his group do not know what to do without him. So they then attempt to steal Lincoln's dead body and fail. One of the men in the group was an undercover cop so it was him that told the police about those who attempted the crime. Suraj S., Grade 6