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I, Robot by Issac Asimov

I, Robot

By Isaac Asimov
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Jul 26, 2024

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov is a collection of interconnected short stories exploring the evolution of robots and their interactions with humans. Set in a future where robots are governed by the Three Laws of Robotics, the stories are framed through the reminiscences of Dr. Susan Calvin, a robopsychologist. The narrative examines advanced artificial intelligence's ethical, moral and societal implications. Highlighting scenarios where the Three Laws create unforeseen dilemmas.

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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

By S.E. Hinton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
DT
Jul 26, 2024

14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis, and his brothers Sodapop and Darry, struggle to make ends meet after the death of their parents. Ponyboy and his friends are part of a lower-class gang called the Greasers. The Greasers are opposed to a wealthier gang called the Socs. Ponyboy and one of his friends, Johnny, are jumped by the Socs late at night with no one around. In an act of self-defense, Johnny ends up killing one of the Socs. As a result, Ponyboy and Johnny are forced to go into hiding.

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Operation Do-Over by Gordon Korman

Operation Do-Over

By Gordon Korman
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sreyansh D
Jul 26, 2024

Operation Do-Over is a time-travel book written by Gordon Korman. Mason, the main character, is best friends with a guy named Ty, they would do everything together. They could not be separated until seventh grade when a girl named Ava came into the school. They fought over Ava, and their once great friendship came crashing down faster than it started. Since then, Mason has regretted having that fight, as Ty has hated him for years now.

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The Girl in the White Van by April Henry

Girl in the White Van

By April Henry
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sriha P.
Jul 26, 2024

Savannah is kidnapped by a man and is locked up in a white van. Everyone assumes that she ran away because of her recent argument with her mom’s boyfriend. But now Savannah is stuck in a trailer with another victim who almost died trying to escape.

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Charlie Hernandez and The League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo

Charlie Hernandez and The League of Shadows

By Ryan Calejo
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
DT
Jul 26, 2024

Charlie Hernandez, a cultured 12 year old, has grown up hearing Hispanic and Latino mythology from his grandmother for as long as he can remember. He loved listening to the myths, but little did he know how important they would prove to be. After a fire destroys Charlie’s house and his parents go missing, strange manifestations begin to appear. Charlie grows horns and sprouts feathers. He is reminded of some of his grandmother’s myths about a Morphling. He works to hide these oddities while looking for answers as to his parents’ whereabouts.

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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

The Lightning Thief

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sriha P.
Jul 26, 2024

Imagine learning that your dad is a Greek God? Well, that’s what happened to Percy Jackson! This book travels through a journey with Percy and his friends, who are trying to stop evil from rising over the good. 

This book is amazing. It is a fast-paced and easy read for anyone above the age of 8. As someone who loves Harry Potter, Percy Jackson is another series to love. I would rate this book 4 stars for its excitement, comedy, and thrill!

Teen Review
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

By S.E. Hinton
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jul 26, 2024

The Outsiders is about 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis and his two older brothers, Soda and Darry. The boys are orphans and struggle to stick together in their lower-class neighborhood, known as the East Side. They and their friends are part of a gang of working class boys called the Greasers. The book follows Ponyboy as his life gets thrown off course after a rival gang, the Socs, beat him and one of his friends up, causing a chain of events that changes Ponyboy’s life. 

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6 Times We Almost Kissed (and One Time We Did) by Tessa Sharpe

6 Times We Almost Kissed (and One Time We Did)

By Tess Sharpe
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jul 26, 2024

This book is about 2 girls, Penny and Tate. They both have been bickering over little things for a long time although their moms are best friends. Penny’s mom is about to give her liver to Tate’s mother and for financial purposes, the two families decide to combine households. They decide to have a truce but the only problem is that they can’t stop kissing each other.

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The Selection book cover

The Selection

By Kiera Cass
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jul 26, 2024

The story follows 16-year-old America Singer, a member of the mid-class Five caste who is trained as a musician. When America gets an invitation to compete in the Selection, a competition where 35 young women compete for Prince Maxon's hand in marriage. Her mother is desperate for her to win so they can become rich. However, America has a boyfriend named Aspen, a Six, and doesn't want to participate. America originally wants to go back home and get Aspen to be her boyfriend again, but she discovers her feelings for Maxon later and now she doesn’t know what to do. 

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Heartstopper Volume 5

Heartstopper Volume 5

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jul 26, 2024

In this volume, Nick and Charlie wonder if they should take their relationship a step forward and strengthen their physical relationship. This topic is widely talked about in their school, friend groups and even their families. Another major plot point is that Nick is going to be going to college and they try to get over this challenge.

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