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