Summary: One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn is a haunting tale of bullying and revenge set during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. The story follows Annie, a new girl at school who befriends the mean-spirited Elsie. Despite Annie's attempts to distance herself, Elsie relentlessly clings to her, leading to a tragic series of events when Elsie dies and returns as a ghost seeking vengeance.
Summary: Greg is determined to prove to his father that he's not a "wimp" and can toughen up. His various attempts to impress his dad led to a series of funny misadventures, from failed wrestling team tryouts to disastrous camping trips. The inclusion of Greg's handwritten journal entries and Kinney's witty writing style make the book relatable and accessible to young readers.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is such a good book, especially for teens. It is all about how a teenage girl named Belly spends every summer at a summer house in cousins beach, North Carolina. She stays there with another family including her moms best friend, Susannah, and two attractive teenage boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. This summer is different though, Belly has had a huge glow up and the boys start to have feelings. I love this book because it really makes me feel like I am belly at the beach house.
What About Will is a heart-touching that revolves around family bonds. This novel is about the life of a boy named Trace who was once a happy guy with a perfect family but one accident turned his whole life upside down. When Trace’s older brother Will gets a brain injury everything changes and Trace is stuck trying to cope with everything that is happening in his life now. I loved this book a lot because it was very realistic and the author's writing style and plot were very interesting.
Daughter of the Deep is a very captivating and thrilling novel about a girl named Ana. This book follows the journey of Ana and how she discovers the ancestral powers that she has inherited. As she discovers more about her roots and ancestry she must navigate her newfound powers and responsibilities and she must uncover hidden family secrets.
Agnes at the End of the World is a gripping story about a girl who lives in a dystopian society cult where the leader controls everyone below him. In this cult, there is a girl named Agnes, a girl that does not share the same beliefs as those around her and risks everything to protect her family. As Agnes navigates this world she meets new people and must find hope in the cruel world she lives in.
The Hunger Games details the adventure of Katniss Everdeen, who is forced to engage in a fight-to-the-death tournament against other children. One reason I love this book is that it is very captivating and is very well thought out. From the interesting characters, to the amazing plot, this book is sure to have you at the edge of your seat at every page. I would recommend this book to people who love books that spare no detail, and create an imaginary world.
This book is the 3rd edition to the Max and the Midknights series, and has not left me disappointed! This book has new characters, more humor and lots of action! Another reason why I love this book is because it answered a lot of my questions from the previous books, and I felt very satisfied after finishing the book. I would definitely recommend this book to people who are just looking for a good action or thriller book!
Magnus’ only goal is to survive on the streets of Boston. But when his crazy uncle takes him to a bridge and tells him to summon a sword. Magnus just thinks he is being tricked. So he pretends to go along with the joke and focuses. Then a sword actually flies out of the river, the only problem is that it summons a fire giant that wants to destroy the world. Can Magnus save earth from destruction?
"I like you, Jenny," he confesses. "More than I've ever liked anyone before. It hit me that day at the clinic how much. And I did what I always do when I feel overwhelmed. I ran."
