Princess Academy by Shanon Hale

In princess academy, Miri, a mountain girl has to go to a school to become a princess so one of them can go and be the prince's wife. Miri doesn't want to go and be a lowlander. She uses her wit and smarts to find her way in her outcast life. This book is great for humorous people.

Denise H., grade 6

Merlin's Dragon by T.A. Barron

Basil is an odd little creature, half-lizard, half-bat, that lives in the Woodroot. His whole aim in life was to survive until he began to discover the magic within him. He is haunted by dreams of a creature, that looks awfully like him, that attacks the powerful wizard Merlin. Questioning who he is (and wondering if he is the evil thing that attacks Merlin), he sets off on a quest to warn Merlin that will test how strong Basil's magic really is.

Lexie S., grade 7

Millicent Min by Lisa Yee

This book is about an eleven year old girl who is going to be a senior in high school. I really don't think there are any negative points in this book. I really like how Millicent is telling the story like it is a journal. I would recommend reading this to anybody who likes to read and enjoys a good book.

Hanna C., grade 7

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

Bud, an orphan who never met his father, decides to find him. He thinks it is Herman E. Calloway, but how Herman really is related to him is very surprising. This book will take you onto a journe ywith Bud as he experiences hardships, but finally finds his family in the end. This book is good for 6th and 7th graders.

Olivia C., grade 6

Well Witched by Frances Handinge

Ryan and his friends Josh and Chelle took some coins that were in the well. The well wish got furious and wanted revenge. Now, Ryan, Josh, and Chelle have powers. Powers that nobody ever wants. This book is amazing! I think people who like fantasy or exciting books will love this book.

Emily, grade 6

The Maze of Bones (Book 1 in 39 Clues Series) by Rick Riordan

This book is about a boy, Dan Cahill, and his older sister, Amy Cahill. They go on an adventure becasue of the death of their grandma. It was called the 39 clues and they were given 39 clues, but they had to find the clues by themselves. It was a matter of life, death, and ricehs of the most powerful family in the world, the Cahills. If you love action and good literature, read the 39 Clues!

Karen H., grade 7

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Ever since that incident in the summer, Melinda hasn't talked. She holds a secret, a very scary secret, but the whole school hates her. After the traumatizing incident in the summer at the after school bash, Melinda calls the police, ruining the party and losing her friends.

But what is so bad to have done that, to arrest dozens of students, to never speak again? I liked it very much and it should be aimed at older teens.