Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

During the last games, Katniss and Peeta used their love for each other as a television stunt.  In an attempt to save her beloved, she gives him poison berries to share with her, but the Capitol doesn't approve and will kill everyone Katniss loves.  What will happen next! This was my favorite book in the series.  If you like Divergent, you'll like Catching Fire.
Erin Rose A., grade 6

House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

Matt Alacran is a clone living in Opium, which used to be known as Mexico.  He is the clone of El Patron, the leader of Opium, which thrives of drugs.  Matt is treated lower than a beast, because he is a clone, except for the few that actually love him.  Soon, Matt discovers the secrets that can bring down the Opium empire.  This is a great book that received several awards and I would recommend this to sci-fi lovers.
Haelee K., grade 6

The Candy Makers by Wendy Mass

The theme of this book is to stay true to yourself and your friends.  This is showed when Logan helps his fellow contestants.  The story line is phenomenal and it is hard to put down.  This would be good for grades 4 and up.
Stella A., grade 6

The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome

Geraldine sends Gerald a mysterious letter.  The mysterious part:  Geraldine is Gerald's dead great-aunt.  And she gave him almost all her fortune.  With the help from Sam and Ruby Valentine, he finds the secret of his family crest, learns about a casket, and -- did I mention a rose growing out of a man's buttocks?  Recommend this book to ages 10 and up.
Katherine A., grade 6

Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angleberger

Tommy and the gang make a new case-file.  This time to stop the school board from sending Dwight to CREF.  Harvey makes and origami Darth Vader and together they try to bring them to the Dark Side.  More like tries to get the truth our of Dwight, but whatever.  Recommend this book to ages 8 and up.
Katherine A., grade 6

A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass

Mia Winchell is far from normal.  She has a case called Synesthia, where sounds, letters, and numbers have color for her.  She has been keeping this secret for a long time.  It finally slips out and the whole school knows.  Mia goes to groups of people with the same case.  I would recommend A Mango-Shaped Space to third-graders and up.
Talullah C., grade 6

Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman

This book is filled with fascinating poems to be read aloud by two voices.  It is about the interesting world of insects like grasshoppers, water striders, mayflies, and more.  There are a lot of wits and fun facts of insects' lives.  Each poem of this book is resonating with fun rhythm, alliteration, and repetition of words.  Also, it mimics the sounds of insects and creates a real joyful noise.  I recommend this book to age 8 and older.
Jung Joy L., grade 6