Which Witch? by Eva Ibbotson

I recommend this book because it is very funny and perfect for fans of Harry Potter. A wizard, Arriman, must marry a witch, so he holds a competition on who can cast the darkest spells. Belladonna is madly in love with him, but she's a good witch, meaning she can only cast good spells. She'll do anything to marry him. I recommend this book to kids in 5th and middle school.

Kate I., grade 8

The Skeleton Key (Alex Rider Adventure) by Anthony Horowitz

This magnificent book written by the former number one New York Bestseller is full of thrilling adventures that definitely will keep you hooked. The story is about a young boy named Alex Rider who is sent as an undercover "son" of two other CIA agents to check what is going on with a Russian criminal agent in Cuba. When the two agents disappear, Alex gets worried! Read the book to find out what happens next! I recommend this boo to ages 11 and over.

Animesh M., grade 7

This Book is Not Good for You by P. Bosch

This is the 3rd book of the series, "The Name of this Book is Secret". Cass is on another adventure to stop evil and gain back peace. Fat chance that's gonna happen when a chocolate psycho kidnaps her mother. It's on!

Evelelyn B., grade 7

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

There is a boy named Leo and a girl named Amanda who share the same birthday. They spend every birthday together, but recently, they got into a fight. Now their 11th birthday is without each other. Amanda finishes her birthday party and goes to sleep, happy her birthday is over. But, there is one problem. Her birthday isn't over! The next day, it's her birthday again! She has to make up with Leo in order for her birthday to stop repeating! The theme is: Anything can happen whether you expect it or not.

Cindy T., grade 6

Crash by Jerry Spinelli

John Coogan's nickname is Crash. That's because one day, Crash used a football helmet and crashed into his cousin as his cousin yelled bloody murder. The only person that calls him John is a kid named Penn Webbs. Penn is the dorkiest, non-violent, vegetarian that happens to be his next-door neighbor. His best buddy, Mike, and him like to pick on Penn. Then one day, Mike steals Penn's pet turtle and forces him to eat meat in the cafeteria or else, he'll kill his turtle. What side will crash take?

Hans T., grade 8

Mystery of the Tolling Bell by Carolyne Keene

This book is about Nancy Drew and her friends, Bess and George, who try to solve a mystery about White Cap Bay. When water rushes in a cave, a ghost tolls a warning bell for people to get out. Nancy finds out that a group of people are dressed as ghosts and are tolling the bell. They have also been stealing stuff from people. Read the Mystery of the Tolling Bell to discover the secret. Recommended for all ages.

Xiaoyan Z., grade 6

Blood on the River by Elisas Carbone

This book is about an orphan who goes to Virginia to search for the lost colony of James Town. On his journey, he faces a lot of hardships like friendship, losing people that he looked up to, and making big decisions. I recommend this book to 5th grade and up because of some violence.

Jessica L., grade 6