Siren by Tricia Rayburn

Vanessa just want to have the perfect summer in Maine but when her sister's body is washed upon the shore lifeless and limp, everything changes. Soon the entire town is being affected when more people wash up on the shore. Will Vanessa be able to find out the truth behind Justine's death?

Fiona B., grade 8

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

This is about an adopted German girl who steals books and hides a Jewish man. I liked all the characters because they remind me of my family. This book is extremely sad so I would recommend it for 6th grade and up.

Sarah B., grade 7

Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

Lily Sanderson is a mermaid, but not just any mermaid, she's a Thalassian princess. When Lily found out three years previous that her mom was human, she decided to start living on land. She realized that moving in with her aunt wasn't the brightest idea. This book is ideal for ages 11 and up.

Symona S., grade 8

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