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Spy School

Spy School

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 21, 2024

The book Spy School is the start to an amazing series, where action and mystery meet spies! This book is one of my favorite books ever, and just one of the reasons is because it is very well plotted out, and always seems to have you biting on your nails at the end of every page! The character personalities in this book also have lots of depth, along with new characters getting added to the story along the way. This book is a must read for action or mystery lovers! 

Teen Review
Catch-22

Catch-22

By Joseph Heller
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jun 21, 2024

Summary: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a satirical novel set during World War II, focusing on the absurd and paradoxical experiences of Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. bomber pilot stationed on the fictional island of Pianosa.

Teen Review
Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

By L.M. Mongomery
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 21, 2024

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables is a timeless classic that readers have enjoyed for over a century. The story follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, an intelligent and imaginative orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to live with siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island. Anne’s talkativeness and spirit grow on Matthew, who tells Marilla that he wants to keep her. Marilla hesitates at first, but after a trial period, she agrees to let Anne stay.

Teen Review
The Last Olympian

The Last Olympian

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
M&M
Jun 21, 2024

Percy Jackson will be turning 16 very soon and Kronos has gathered himself an army. On Percy’s birthday, the two sides will fight each other and complete the great prophecy. The war will determine the fate of the Olympians and the rest of the world. Percy must also gain more power in time to defeat Kronos and prevent more information from getting leaked from Camp Half Blood. Hunters, campers, and creatures must join forces to have a chance at winning this battle. Many mysteries are solved, treacheries are found out, and one side will win the battle one way or another.

Teen Review
Spy School Goes North

Spy School Goes North

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 20, 2024

Spy School Goes North is another inclusion to the Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs. This book is fantastic, as it includes laughs, action, mystery, and more! I love that the book captures many of the characters very well and the plot of the story is also very thrilling and keeps you guessing while progressing further into the book. This is one of my favorite books of the series, and if you enjoy mystery, thriller or action books, then this is a must read for you!

Teen Review
Whale Done

Whale Done

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 20, 2024

Whale Done is the 8th addition to the series of FunJungle by Stuart Gibbs, where adventure meets animals, mystery, zoology, and even ecological themes, as well as enough tension to make it fun. This is a quick-paced adventure, which makes it very enjoyable to read. Something is always happening, and it's hard to see what's coming next. I love this book because not only does this book focus on Teddy and the mysteries, but also the characters and the book's depth in this universe is amazing!

Teen Review
The Battle of the Labyrinth

The Battle of the Labyrinth

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
M&M
Jun 20, 2024

Percy Jackson, Son of Poseidon, is once again dragged into another quest with his two friends Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood. After a secret entrance is discovered at Camp Half Blood, the trio must venture into the infamous labyrinth of Dadaeleus, as he is the only person who can stop the titans from rising. The journey to reach Dadaeleus is more difficult than it seems though since two other people are in the labyrinth, searching for Dadaeleus. To make matters worse, the labyrinth of Dadaeleus isn’t some ordinary maze.

Teen Review
The Death Cure by James Dashner

The Death Cure

By James Dashner
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jun 20, 2024

Summary: The Death Cure by James Dashner is the third book in the Maze Runner series. It follows Thomas and his friends as they escape the clutches of WICKED, the organization that has been conducting experiments on them to find a cure for the Flare, a deadly virus. The group faces various challenges as they attempt to uncover the truth and survive in a world ravaged by the disease. Thomas, grappling with loss and betrayal, ultimately learns that he and his friends were part of a series of trials to save humanity.

Teen Review
Lion Down by Stuart Gibbs

Lion Down

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 20, 2024

Lion Down is the 5th book in the amazing book series known as FunJungle! One of the reasons I love this book is it will all have you biting on your nails until the end, along with also giving you endless laughs! The book is planned out very well, ranging from the unique characters, to making you feel like you are actually in FunJungle. I would recommend this book to all book lovers, whether you love mystery books, or any other genres.

Teen Review
Tyrannosaurus Wrecks by Stuart Gibbs

Tyrannosaurus Wrecks

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 20, 2024

This book is the 6th addition to the wacky series of FunJungle! One of the reasons I love this book so much is because it will give anyone a few laughs, and will also have them on the edge of their seat at all times while reading. This book will give anyone a good time, and once you read this book, you’ll want to read all of the Funjungle books! In this whimsical world, our main character is Teddy. Teddy Fritzroy’s parents work at the zoo-themed amusement park known as FunJungle.

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