Teen and Staff Reviews

Summary: Logen Ninefingers was once the most feared man in the North. But now, he is

presumed dead. He must brave the harsh wilderness and face many challenges to even have a

chance of returning home, although with his fate at the hands of a mysterious wizard, nothing is

for certain. Jezal Dan Luther is one of the greatest fencers in Adua, but with his heart distracted

by a lover, and his hatred towards training, he is unsure of whether he even wants to fence any

Summary: Kaladin is a warrior fallen from grace, doomed to become a bridgerunner on

the plateaus of the Shattered Plains. All around him, men are shot, stampeded, or simply

surrender, and Kaladin must do everything in his power to survive. Dalinar is one of the most

powerful highprinces in the Shattered Plains, being uncle to King Elhokar, but his reputation is

being tarnished by rumors of insanity. Shallan is an artist at heart, but is forced to be an

Stefania “Fusia” Podgorska was just a teenager when German bombs rained down on her city of

Przemsyl, Poland. She used to work at a local shop with the Diamant family, who she grew close

to over the years. Fusia even made an agreement with one of the sons, Izio, to get married. But

Stefania is Roman Catholic, and Izio is Jewish, meaning that this must be kept a secret. As the

Germans invade Poland and anti-Semitism grows, Stefania knows she has to do something to

Ghost is a realistic fiction book by Jason Reynolds. This book is about a seventh grader boy

who wants to join the school track team. His life out of school is tough because he has an

abusive father who tried to kill his mom and him. Although life was hard for him, Charles, a

nearby friendly figure, takes care of them for years. Next, he goes to tryouts and the coaches

were impressed but then he had a fight with one of the bullies. Later the coach gives him a

The main characters in this series are two brothers, a sister and their

mother and grandfather. The eldest of the family is named Janner, the

middle child is named Kalmar, but he goes by his nickname Tink, the

youngest sister is named Leehli, the mother is named Nia and the

grandfather is Podo, their father died in the great war, and their last

name is Igiby. They live in the world of Aerwiar, on the continent of

Skree, which has been taken over by a “Nameless evil called Gnag the

Twilight is perhaps the quintessential YA romance novel, notorious for its movie

adaptation and public division over the love interests. Bella Swan has just left her big-city life in

Phoenix to join her father in the small forested town of Forks, Washington. Not even past the

first day of school, she begins to notice odd things - like the pale and beautiful but isolated

family that is the Cullens. Especially Edward Cullen - who seems completely infuriated and

It Ends With Us is probably the most recommended book of the past few years - from its

romance to powerful message, no one can put it down. The novel starts on a high rooftop in

Boston with heightened emotions all around. After refusing to speak at her abusive father’s

funeral, a sad but conflicted Lily meets Ryle - an upset neurosurgeon - high above the Boston

skyline. Both deep in their feelings and without care for what the other thought of them, they

Girls of Paper and Fire, by Natasha Ngan, is set in a world brimming with

demons, living alongside humans. As our story begins, Lei is taken from her home to

become one of the king’s concubines, a Paper Girl; girls from the lowest caste, fully

human. When Lei arrives at the palace, she discovers that she has no hope, not of

escaping, not of ever seeing her family again, and not of ever having a choice again.

Catching Fire is the sequel to The Hunger Games. This book is part of my favorite book series. I

would recommend this book to anyone between the ages of 11-16. The main character is

Katniss Everdeen, she is reaped into the 75th annual hunger games for the quarter quell. This

will be the second time she will be placed into the arena to fight to death. I would rate this book

The Hunger Games is an amazing book and I would recommend it to anyone between the ages

of 11 and 16 years old. The main character is Katniss Everdeen. She is 16 years old, and lives

in District 12, she lost her dad in a mining accident and is left to take care of her family. She

volunteers for her sister’s place in the 74th annual Hunger Games. Katniss and her fellow

tribute, Peeta from District 12 are trying to make it out alive. I would rate this book a 10/10