The Cruel Prince, a novel written by Holly Black, introduces us to the world of Faerie. Jude Duarte, our main character, is a mortal, along with her twin sister, living in a world of immortals. Jude wants nothing more than to prove herself and show that she can be their equal. She craves power and is very cunning. This book is full of plot twists, betrayal, and incredible world-building. Each character is complex and has secret ulterior motives.
Shatter Me, written by Tahereh Mafi, introduces the main character Juliette Ferrars. She is imprisoned for a power beyond her control. No one can touch her without feeling pain. When unexpectedly released, she must navigate a world different from the one before her imprisonment. Some want her for selfish gain and others wish only to help her. It is up to Juliete to decide who to follow and how to use her powers.
Summary: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third installment of J.K. Rowling's iconic series, Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his third year. The story unfolds with the escape of Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner believed to have betrayed Harry's parents. As Harry grapples with the mysterious connection between Black and his past, he navigates challenges, encounters new characters, and discovers the importance of time in unraveling the truth.
Summary: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is unexpectedly entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous magical competition. As he navigates deadly tasks, he uncovers a dark plot involving Lord Voldemort's return to power. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the challenges of growing up in the wizarding world.
Sitting in his room, Harry Potter encounters an elf who tells Harry about how the future is not going to be good for him. But Harry ignores the warning and goes back to school at Hogwarts. What will happen to Harry? Read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to find out!
I love this book. It is a little violent for kids, but it is a really good book for honestly anyone. This book had the perfect amount of fantasy, comedy, and seriousness. I would recommend this book to anyone!
Daughter of the Deep written by Rick Riordan is about a girl named Ana Dakkar she goes to Harding-Pencroft Academy there are four houses: House Dolphin, House Cephalopod, House Shark, and House Orca each house specializes in something Ana’s brother Dev Dakkar is a senior Harding-Pencroft Academy he is House shark and specializes in the offense. Ana is a house Dolphin and specializes in leadership but feels like she is not confident enough to lead.
Soul Lanterns by Shaw Kuzki is about a twelve-year-old girl named Nozomi. She lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The city she lives in was bombed 25 years ago and caused many deaths of innocent people. During a certain time of the year, people from Hiroshima put lanterns in water and let them float as a memorial for the loved ones they lost during the devastating bombing that took place 25 years ago. As usual, during the holiday Nozomi's mom was placing two lanterns in water, a colored one and a white one.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is a journey of Greek gods, monsters, and demigods. The story follows Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon and Sally Jackson, a mortal woman. After he is attacked by the Minotaur, he is sent to Camp Half-Blood, where young demigods find shelter from the monsters that attack them. There he discovers who his father truly is and is sent on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt, which throws him into an adventure to try and find his way to the underworld.
Eragon by Christopher Paolini is a book that delves deep into the mystical world of dragons, elves, and tyrants. The story follows Eragon, an orphan living with his uncle, after he finds a mysterious stone that he laters discovers is a dragon egg. After it hatches, the dragon, which Eragon names Sephira, immediately imprints onto Eragon, sending him into a war between the Dragon Riders and the tyrant king, Galbatorix.
The Ranger’s Apprentice: Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan follows the journey of an orphan boy named Will when he begins his journey as a Ranger. Will follows his mysterious mentor, Halt, on the assignments that he receives, all varying from assisting a farmer to following an order from the king to investigate the possible revival of a man long thought to be dead. Throughout his journey, Will learns more about what exactly being a Ranger means, and whether he wants to continue along the path of becoming one.
