Graceling by Kristin Cashore

The setting of Graceling is a place where there are special people with different colored eyes that have a special ability. All her life, Katsa has worked as a killer for her uncle because her special ability is supposedly killing. When she meets Prince Po, she starts to discover that her ability may be something else. This is one of my favorite books. I recommend it to readers who love adventure and romance.

Rachel B., grade 8

Dont Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter

This book is about a girl named Cammie who goes to an all girl spy school called The Gallagher Academy, but nobody knows what the Gallagher Academy really teaches. CAmmie goes to Boston to see her best friend, Macey, her dad (the senator), to seem him say his big speech. When Cammie and Macey go in the wrong elevator, they end up on the roof getting attacked by kidnappers. Will Cammie and Macey be okay? This book is full of twists and turns.

Chloe, grade 6

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Nora Grey, a regular teenage girl, is forced to sit next to Patch in biology. Patch is really annoying to Nora, but she has to put him with him. Then, someone starts to stalk Nora and the prime suspect is Patch. This book gets increasingly interesting and is hard to put down. Hush, Hush is great for ages 12 and up.

Symona, grade 8

A Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne

This exciting story is about Professor Hardwigg, his nephew Harry and their guide Hans going to the center of the Earth through a volcano. They are led by an ancient Runic code, and they experience storms, pre-historic animals, seas, and cavemen. They keep on going, even though it is difficult to survive. I recommend this book to readers who like science fiction, action, and adventure books. This is great for ages 7 and up.

Jaehyung C., grade 7

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

This book is about a boy named Thomas who has been wiped of his memory and thrown into a maze with 50 other boys and one girl who are trying to escape. I liked how he described everything with such detail. I believe this would be a great book for 4th grade and up.

Sarah B., grade 7

Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber

Iris lives alone since her mother's death and her father's rejection. She suddenly finds herself stuck in a house as a nurse for an old lady thanks to her father. Iris is separated from her only friend Leroy and it seems like things can't get any worse...

Fiona B., grade 8

The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting

Violet Ambrose can sense the dead. She finds dead animals in her backyard. A serial killer starts killing young girls and she helps her uncle, a police officer look for the killer. Also, she is starting to fall in love with her childhood friend, Jay. He changed over the summer so he instantly became popular. I recommend this to teens who love mystery.

Rachel B., grade 8