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Five Survive by Holly Jackson

Five Survive

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Dec 13, 2024

Six People. One killer. Only five survive. In this thriller, a girl named Red goes on a senior trip with her friends - her best friend Maddy, Maddy’s brother Oliver, Oliver’s girlfriend Reyna, Arthur Moore, and Simon Yoo. It seems like the perfect summer until a course of events lead to the sudden break down of their RV. They soon realize that this is no accident, and that someone is out to get them. In this story, secrets are revealed with all kinds of twists and turns that leave one dead.

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Divergent

By Veronica Roth
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Saanvi M
Dec 13, 2024

Divergent is about a teenage girl named Beatrice. She lives in a dystopian world separated into five different factions: Dauntless, Amity, Erudite, Candor and Abnegation. Each faction has its own pros and cons, and the people within each group share similar characteristics based on personality. Once teenagers are old enough, they have the choice to choose the faction that they will remain in for the rest of their life.

Teen Review
Five Survive book cover

Five Survive

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Charlie C.
Dec 9, 2024

Red Kenny, a teenager struggling with the death of her mother, embarks on a road trip with five of her friends. The trip starts well, but, partway through, their RV breaks down. They have no cell service, no way to fix the truck, and no civilization in sight. When trying to fix the RV, the group realizes something is very wrong when they are shot at from the dark. They are stuck in the van, hostage, by the mysterious man outside. The man reveals that he needs the secret one of them is keeping, and that he will kill anyone who attempts to escape.

Teen Review
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Treasure Hunters

By Jeff Smith
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Dec 9, 2024

Treasure Hunters is a graphic novel, the eighth book of a 9-book series called Bone. At the end of the last book, the Bones, Thorn, Grandma, and Bartleby are about to arrive at Atheia. The humans free Lucius from the Disciples of Venu who had claimed he was a traitor. Now in this book, the group visits Grandma's old mentor at the old royal city. While they talk, Thorn is pulled into the dreaming world and Briar almost manages to take her away, but Thorn survives at the last moment.

Teen Review
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Caraval

By Stephanie Garber
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Dec 9, 2024

Caraval is a story of two sisters, Scarlett and Tella, who are stuck on a small island. Their whole lives have been controlled by their abusive father, so they are trying to find a way to escape their home as well as Scarlett's arranged marriage to a duke she had never met. After years of writing letters to Legend, the master, Scarlett finally gets tickets to Caraval, an interactive show filled with deception and magic.

Teen Review
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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

Mighty Jack and the Goblin King continues the adventures of Jack, Maddy, and Lily as they face a new and formidable foe: the Goblin King. When the Goblin King kidnaps Maddy, Jack and Lily must use all their bravery, cunning, and magical abilities to rescue her and save the garden from destruction. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, unexpected allies, and surprising secrets about the garden and its magical inhabitants.

Teen Review
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Mighty Jack. Book One

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

Mighty Jack tells the story of Jack, a reluctant hero who discovers a magical garden in the backyard of his family's new home. As Jack explores the garden, he finds himself face-to-face with strange creatures, unexpected allies, and formidable foes. With the help of his sister Maddy and a new friend named Lily, Jack must use his bravery, quick thinking, and kindness to save the garden and his family from danger.

Teen Review
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The Return of Zita the Spacegirl

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

In this thrilling conclusion to the series, Zita is once again called upon to save the galaxy from an ancient and powerful evil. With the help of her friends and some new allies, Zita embarks on a perilous quest to defeat the villain and restore peace to the galaxy. Along the way, she faces her greatest challenges yet and learns valuable lessons about courage, sacrifice, and the true meaning of heroism. The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, and Zita must use all her skills and experience to save the day.

Teen Review
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Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

After her heroic rescue of Joseph, Zita is hailed as a legend throughout the galaxy. However, with great fame comes great danger, and Zita soon finds herself facing new challenges and enemies. She must use her quick thinking and bravery to outwit her foes and save the galaxy once again. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about leadership, friendship, and the true meaning of heroism.

Teen Review
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Zita the Spacegirl: Far From Home

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

When Zita's friend Joseph is abducted by aliens, she embarks on a thrilling adventure through space to rescue him. Along the way, she encounters strange creatures, unexpected allies, and formidable foes. With her bravery, kindness, and quick thinking, Zita proves herself to be a true hero. Her journey is full of action, suspense, and heart.

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