City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

I enjoyed reading this book because of how caring the main character is to her baby sister. Next, I like how she enjoys running, just like me. Last, I like how she doesn't know what a lot of ordinary objects are, such as candles.
Nathan, 6th grade

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

The theme of this book is to never give up. Kyle and his team never give up on their goals. I recommend this book to people who like games, especially boys 8-10 years old.
MaryAnne Y., 6th grade

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

The main idea of this book is that people should be grateful for the kind of lives they have. For example, the main character, Carley, is a foster child. Her mother is in the hospital and her family is torn apart. The funny experiences she has with her best friend, Toni, are the positive elements in the book. This book would appeal to 6th graders.
Sydney M., 7th grade

Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen by Donna Gephart

Olivia knows trivia and Jeopardy is her favorite show. When she finds out she may be able to get on, she does everything she can to make her dreams come true! I recommend this book to 3rd-6th graders.
Sydney M., 7th grade

Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz

In the fifth book of the series, Alex Rider goes on a vacation to Venice, Italy, but finds an international terrorist group there named Scorpio. Once he finds out that the British Intelligence, M16, killed his own father, he gets angry and decides to join Scorpia. This book is really adventurous and exciting, but I think young kids can't read this because it has some bad language. I think 6th and 7th graders can read this.
Yohan C., 6th grade

Fire Within by Chris D'Lacey

David Rain is a college student who is a tenant at Liz and Lucy Pennykettle's home. Lis, mother of Lucy, is the maker of the famous Pennykettle clay dragons. When David moves in, he doesn't believe in dragons. But when Liz makes him a dragon and it comes to life, he starts seeing the magic and power of the mighty creatures. A mystery is started, and David must lean to truly believe in them and master the fire within. Recommended for ages 9-12
Grace L., 6th grade

Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley

Micah's grandpa has always told him stories about Circus Mirandus, a magical circus. But now Grandpa Ephraim is sick, and keeps telling Micah to find Circus Mirandus, and that he must believe. So Micah and his friend, Jenny, set out on a journey to find the peculiar circus, and to learn of its deep past with his now-dead Grandpa Ephraim. I truly enjoyed this story and it has a place in my heart. I recommend it to readers who love happy endings.
Grace L., 6th grade