Silent Alarm by Jennifer Banash is a dark novel which follows the story of Alys, whose world shifts dramatically when her brother decides to shoot up her school, killing fifteen, including her boyfriend’s younger sister. The story paints a dramatic landscape of the aftermath, as her family and community struggle to move on from the incident. As Alys only wants things to be normal again, everyone in her life turns on her.
Lu is a track-related book written by Jason Reynolds. In the final book of a four-book series, Lu is the co-captain of the Defenders, his track team. Lu is a leader and shows that with his friends Ghost, Patina, and Sunny. His only weakness is that he can sometimes let his ego take over. But when he must do hurdles on and off the track, he wonders if he can handle it. Unexpected twists do happen, causing Lu to rethink some things, but in the biggest stage, the most unanticipated difficulty occurs.
A Winter’s Promise features Animist Ophelia, a young girl who has the power to travel through mirrors and to see an object’s past upon touching it. However, she is soon forced into a marriage with Thorn, a stern and apathetic man from the faraway world of the Pole. As she accompanies her fiancé to the floating city of Citaceleste, she discovers rival clans and powerful families.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is about 11-year-old Harry Potter who discovers something magical. He’s a wizard. The book follows Harry through his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This book really keeps you on your toes because there are so many good plot twists. I thought the theme of teamwork in this book was great. My favorite part is when Harry first learns he’s a wizard and my favorite characters are Hermione Granger and Hagrid. This is my favorite book of all time.
The Land of Stories follows Alex and Conner Bailey as they travel through the fairy tale world after they unexpectedly arrive there. They must work together to find their way out before it’s too late. This book is really great because it’s full of adventure and great characters. I really like how this book plays into some classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. My favorite part is when they first enter the fairy tale world and my favorite character is Froggy.
Summary: Thomas wakes up realizing he’s in an elevator and with a severe headache. He can’t remember his age, birthday, or even who his parents were. He figures out that he’s been dropped in a maze with a bunch of other teens and no discoverable way to escape. He starts getting memories. Some that will change everything. Dive in as Thomas tries to figures out how to decipher this endless puzzle, discover who put them there, and unravel his true identity.
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Mass is an adventure-filled fantasy romance book that picks up almost right after A Court Of Thorns and Roses left off. As Freye is dealing with the horrors of what she went through under the mountain, she must learn how to be who she has transformed into. A powerful immortal being with a mortal heart, in a world she knows very little about. As a greater evil looms, she navigates the politics and passion of her world.
Summary: Eragon by Christopher Paolini is a fantasy novel that follows the journey of a farm boy named Eragon who discovers a mysterious dragon egg in the Spine, a range of untamed mountains. When the dragon hatches, Eragon realizes he is now the last of the Dragon Riders, an ancient order thought to be extinct. As he raises the dragon, whom he names Saphira, Eragon becomes embroiled in a dangerous conflict against the tyrannical ruler, King Galbatorix.
Summary: Red Glass by Laura Resau is a captivating young adult novel that follows the journey of Sophie, a teenage girl, who reluctantly embarks on a trip to the Mexican desert with her unconventional and diverse family. The story unfolds as they encounter unexpected challenges and form deep connections with the local community. Filled with cultural richness, the novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the power of human connection against the backdrop of the vibrant Mexican landscape.
