ALLAGASH SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS 2016 AWOL in North Africa Steve Watkins Mystery (Ghosts of War #3) 208 Have you ever imagined running away from home trying to solve a mystery? In the book, ​
AWOL in North Africa,​
we meet the protagonist, Anderson, a brave and trustworthy person. He lives in a bustling town which is very large and beautiful. Most of all, Anderson wants to find the mystery of the AWOL War in North Africa. So Anderson solves the problem by running away without his uncle knowing and goes to solve the mystery with his friends Greg and Julie. Will Anderson, Greg, and Julie find out the mystery of the AWOL War In North Africa? Read the book to find out. Brandon M. The Rookie Bookie L. Jon Wertheim Toby Moskowitz Realistic Fiction 272 In the book, ​
The Rookie Bookie,​
, we meet the protagonist Mitch Sloan, a brave person but not so responsible. He lives in the town of Johannesburg in California, and he is new at the middle school of Johannesburg. He meets someone named Jamie and they suddenly they have some things in common which is their love for sports and money. So they come up with idea of gambling on football games. Will they be successful? Brian M. The One and Only Ivan Katherine Applegate Fantasy 319 In the book, ​
The One and Only Ivan,​
you meet Ivan the protagonist. Ivan is a gorilla and his friend Ruby, the Elephant, live in a zoo at a mall. Ivan wants freedom from the big top mall, BUT the mall goes out of business. What he tries to do is save his friends. Will Ivan save his friends? Cassie W. Red Butterfly A.L. Sonnichsen Free Verse 389 We meet the protagonist Kara, a quiet but powerful person. Kara’s mom is very poor. This makes Kara want more. She wants to move in with her dad, but her mom doesn’t have enough money. Her mom goes to jail. So Kara was back to having no parents, and nowhere to go. What will she do now? Charlotte L. The Lemonade War Jacqueline Davies Realistic Fiction (The Lemonade War #1) 192 Do you have a younger sibling that was smarter than you? Evan did. In the book, ​
The Lemonade War​
, we meet the protagonist Evan, a funny and well­liked person. Most of all, Evan wants to be in 4th grade without his little sister Jessie, who is skipping 3rd grade and moving up into 4th grade with Evan. Evan makes a Lemonade war competition, “winner takes all.” Who will win and who will lose? Does Evan win all the money? Courtney J. 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones In the book, Dan and Amy received an envelope in the mail. It said that they could get a million dollars or find your family powers with 39 clues. If you had the choice to walk away with 1 million dollars, or find clues around the world to find out about your family powers, which would you choose? Grady W. Have you ever woke up and noticed that something was different? This is what happened to Fiona after years of deep sleep. In the book, ​
Stung​
, we meet the protagonist Fiona, a courageous and powerful girl. Fiona lives in the city of Denver, Colorado a creepy and run down place. Most of all, Fiona wants her freedom and for her city to go back to normal, but when she woke up everything changed. She tries to run, but that doesn’t solve her problem because when she runs, she gets hunted down.Will Fiona’s home go back to the way it used to be or will her run down home stay the same? Henry S. The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan Fantasy (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2) 279 Imagine if the fate of the world and all your friends’ lives were on you and two other people's shoulders. Well, this is the normal everyday life of a young half blood, Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon. Camp Half Blood is in jeopardy because somebody poisoned the heart of the camp, Tallie's Tree, the boundary that keeps monsters out and half­bloods in. Percy, Annabeth and Tyson need to save the camp by finding a magic fleece that many other heroes and half­bloods have tried to get, and have died. Will Percy save the day or die trying? Jonas W. Code Of Honor Alan Gratz Realistic Fiction 288 In the book, ​
Code Of Honor,​
we meet the protagonist Kamran, a brave and thoughtful person. He lives in the town of Phoenix, Arizona. Most of all, Kamran wants his life to be normal again, but it all started at a school dance when a kid randomly said “You’re brother is a terrorist Kamran. Do you even watch the news?” Then Kamran watches the news, all he could see is his brother and people calling him a traitor or a terrorist. Kamran tries to prove that his brother Darius is not a terrorist. So he watches all the videos and tries to solve a CODE that his brother is trying to tell him throughout the videos. Will Kamran prove that his brother is really innocent? Ken S. Rick Riordan Mystery (The 39 Clues #1) 220 Stung Bethany Wiggins Sci­Fi (Stung #1) Pages: 294 ​
Faceless Alyssa Sheinmel Youth Fiction 352 Have you ever imagined a world where your face is gone well that's how Maisie felt. In the book, ​
Faceless​
, we meet the protagonist Maisie a tough and brave person. Most of all, Maisie wants this to be over with. But the fact that her face is half gone gets in the way. One early morning Maisie went on a long run; she loved running. Running was what made her feel like she was unbeatable until the day lightning struck. When she woke up all she remembered was running, but as she didn't know she would never be the same again. Will Maisie live knowing she will never be the same again? Lydia D. The Report Card Andrew Clements Realistic Fiction 192 In the book ​
The Report Card​
written by Andrew Clements we meet the protagonist, Nora, who is a loving and caring person. She lives in a town called Philbrook a nice and lovely place with caring people. There were only about fifteen kids on the late bus because it was Friday afternoon. I sat near the back with Stephen, and he kept pestering me about my report card. This was not a surprise to me! Patty M. Stone Fox John Reynolds Gardiner Realistic fiction 96 In the book, Stone Fox, written by John Reynolds Gardiner we meet the protagonist little Willy a hard working little boy and he lives on a farm in Wyoming with his grandfather. Quatayba O. Sit,Stay,Love J. J. Howards Realistic Fiction 256 In the book Sit,Stay,Love we meet the protagonist,Cecilia. Cecilia wants a dog really bad but after an accidental house fire she had to move in with her aunt who won't accept dogs. She still volunteers at a pet shelter called orphan paws. A puppy named potato soon arrives at orphan paws and immediately makes a unbreakable connection with Cecilia. Soon after there was a boy named eric who decided he wanted to adopt potato not aware of Cecilia. He wants to put potato in the dog show business. Cecilia makes a deal with eric. Are they gonna become more than friends ? And what about potato. Is Cecilia gonna bet him back? Sarah T. Outpost ​
Ann Aguirre Sci­Fi (Razorland #2) 317 Summary: In the book “Outpost” Written by Ann Aguirre, we meet Deuce, a Brave and Intelligent Young woman. She doesn’t live in a town, she lives in the Enclave, a Underground and dangerous place to live. But most of all, Deuce wants To have to normal enclave girl life, she wants to be a hunter, But the action of her friends get in the way. So her and her partner survive out in the wild with the freaks always on their tail. Shelby N. The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins Sci­Fi (The Hunger Games #1) 374 In the book ​
The Hunger Games​
written by Suzanne Collins, we meet the protagonist Katniss Everdeen, a brave and caring person. She lives in District 12, a sad and wrecked place. Most of all, Katniss wants to win the Hunger Games, but there are a lot of stronger people fighting, too. So, she uses her smartness to try to solve the problem. She wants to win the Hunger Games and go home to be with her sister and mother. But will she get to go home? Will she win the Hunger Games? Read the book to find out! Sophie K. Camp Off The Wall Cam Parker Realistic Fiction 120 In the book, ​
Camp Off The Wall ​
,we meet the protagonist Tiffin a Quiet boy whose parents are divorced with tiffin not knowing he lives in a Quiet town.​
We meet our protagonist Tiffin a character who finds himself with a problem because his parents are getting divorced. They send him to a camp where he makes friends. Tiffin just only did not have relationships with his parents he also did not ride horses like girls do. Tiffin knows he has to go frew argument ships problems that he really did not need to go through. It came back to Tiffin he knows why his mom is wanting a divorce. Tiffin’s dad bought his wife a smoked salmon for her birthday and a microwave for Mother's Day. Will Tiffin ever get his parents back together to find out read the book. Yusiv M. The Scorch Trials James Dashner Sci­Fi (The Maze Runner #2) 360 My book is a action­packed story written by James Dashner, following the story of Thomas, as he and his friends travel through the Scorch, the most dangerous part of this new world. Thomas is a brave and mostly selfless person, not living in a specific area, and instead being put through numerous deadly challenges, or as WICKED calls them, trials. More than anything, Thomas wants to understand what happened to the world, and why WICKED would put him and his friends through these tests. Although he passionately wants to know these answers, every step he takes is another dangerous trial, blocking him from the truth. He realizes the only way to find the answers is to go through the Scorch, and follow what WICKED wants. Jack D. Uglies Scott Westerfeld Sci­Fi (Uglies #1) 425 In the book, ​
Uglies​
, we meet the protagonist Tally Youngblood, a hopeful girl desperately waiting to turn 16 and become a Pretty, she lives in Uglyville. A place for Uglies who haven’t turned Pretty yet, hoping to join the fun and become beautiful, that’s what Tally wants most, to finally be reunited with her best friend Peris, but when Tally leaves the city one night. She meets Shay, a ugly girl not wanting to become a pretty, she warns Tally about the dangers of being a Pretty, Tally must choose between the easygoing lifestyle of a Pretty, or leave her whole future she’s been waiting for behind to run away with Shay, but when the authorities offer Tally a chance to betray Shay and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all, with all the fun and happiness, is it really worth it despite the truth? Find out in ​
Uglies​
by Scott Westerfeld. Charlotte T. How I Live Now Meg Rosoff Sci­Fi 194 Imagine your father sending you away to live with your cousins, away from everything you know. In the book, ​
How I Live Now written by Meg Rosoff, we meet the protagonist Daisy, a determined and clever 15 year old girl. She lived in Manhattan but is sent to live with her cousins in England. Most of all, Daisy wants to get to know her cousins and make her stepmother disappear. So when the bombs attack London, Daisy and her cousins are forced to face their new reality. Emily S. I Will Always Write Back Martin Ganda, Caitlin Alifirenka and Liz Welch Nonfiction 392 In the book, ​
I Will Always Write Back,​
written by Martin Ganda, Caitlin Alifirenka, and Liz Welch we meet the protagonists, Caitlin, a selfless and determined person, and Martin, a hopeful, and understanding person. Caitlin lives in the town of Hatfield, a small and quiet place while Martin lives in Mutare, a poor and ignored place. Most of all Caitlin wants to give Martin a better live, but it’s not a 100% chance her care packages get to him and his family. So Caitlin gets her mom to call ahead so the post office knows that the package is for Martin to try to help the problem. Kayla J. Convergence Stan Lee, Stuart Moore, and Andie Tong Fantasy (Zodiac Legacy #1) 488 Imagine if Zodiac powers from the chinese Zodiac actually existed. The zodiac signs are: Horse, Ram, Pig, Tiger, Dragon, Rabbit, Rat, Monkey, Ox, Dog, Snake, and Rooster. Each is equipped with a special power, and these powers have run loose around the world. In the book, ​
The​
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Zodiac​
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Legacy:​
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Convergence ​
written by Stan Lee, Stuart Moore, and Andie Tong, we meet a chinese american boy named Steven Lee. When Steven meets a suspicious tour guide at a chinese museum, a lot happens at once. What happens leaves Steven with strange powers, a new friend, and a new enemy. All Steven wants is to be a normal kid, but Maxwell, a very powerful man who will stop at nothing to get his hands on Steven and other zodiac powered kids around the world get’s in Steven’s way. To solve this problem, Steven and his new friend must journey around the world and get to the zodiac powered kids before Maxwell does. Only then, do they have a chance at defeating him… Nathaniel S. The Hunger Games In the book, ​
The Hunger Games,​
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we meet our protagonist Katniss Everdeen, a courageous and loyal person to her family and friends. In this messed up world of hers, she lives in District Twelve (there are 13 districts) where she is not allowed to leave, and she is powerless.. But then, her life changes, when she hears a name on a drawing from the annual Hunger Games, which is a fight to the death. And it isn’t hers. It’s her younger sister, Primrose (They call her Prim in the book) whose name is called, and Katniss bravely says that she will do it for Prim. In the Hunger Games: “Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games has now begun.” So may the odds be ​
ever ​
in your favor. Owen P. Are you looking for a good free verse novel? Well if you are, then ​
Love That Dog ​
is the perfect book for you since at first the protagonist doesn’t care for poetry either. In the book, ​
Love That Dog, by Sharon Creech. ​
we meet the protagonist Jack, a shy and independent child. We never find out where he lives, but we do find out that he does not like poetry and doesn’t find it interesting to read or write poetry. Most of all Jack wants to meet an author. So to fix this Jack starts writing to the author to see if he can persuade him. Will he be able to….? Well you're just going to have to find out that by your selves. Miles C.P. Suzanne Collins Sci­Fi (The Hunger Games #1) 374 Love That Dog Sharon Creech Free Verse (Jack #1) 112 Asylum Madeleine Roux (Asylum #1) Horror 313 Have you ever imagined a world where you planned to have the best summer ever but it takes an unexpected paranormal turn? In the book ​
Asylum​
, we meet the protagonist Dan Crawford, a cautious as well as curious person. Dan lives with his adopted parents that adopted him from his foster home when he was a little boy in Pennsylvania. Later, 16 year old Dan decides to attend New hampshire College Prep program in Camford, New hampshire. As the summer starts Dan finds out NHCP is an abandoned asylum. As Dan digs deeper and deeper into the asylum's history , his discoveries take a paranormal turn for the worst. All in all, ​
Asylum ​
is an exhilarating, teeth biting horror book that is beyond creepy. I think a 6th grader would enjoy this book if they love disturbing content with hints of mystery. Will Dan make it out of … the asylum? Ella P. This Lullaby Sarah Dessen Romance 345 What would you do if your mom is getting married for the fifth time? Or your dad made a song about you, but left you? In the book meet the protagonist Remy. She is a thick­skinned girl and she lets nothing stand in her why. She wants a her mom to settle down. But it doesn't work out because her mother is on her fifth marriage! Victoria C. If I Stay Gayle Forman (If I Stay #1) Romance 261 In the book, ​
If I Stay,​
the protagonist Mia, a strong and wonderful person. She lives in a town of New York, a beautiful and loud place. Most of all, Mia wants to be with her family. But the car crash on the road gets in the way. Mia went in a coma from the car accident but she is trying to solve her problems that happened in her life. Whether she wants to live or die. Alysson G. Heat In the book​
Heat​
we meet Michael Arroyo a 12 year old little league all star pitcher. He lives in the shadow of Yankee stadium in the Bronx. All Michael wants is to play baseball, but Michael is good as rival coaches and teams think he isn’t 12 and has no proof he is with no mom no dad and a birth certificate in his native Cuba. Michael can’t play baseball. Michael has one shot to be in Yankee stadium but might not be able to play find out if Michael gets to Yankee stadium in HEAT. Eli B. Son Lois Lowry Sci­Fi (The Giver Quartet #4) 393 In the book, ​
Son​
, by Lois Lowry we meet the protagonist, Claire, a determined and thoughtful 14 year old girl. She lives in “The Community” and it is definitely a strange, flat, futuristic place. A place where “Elders” assign you jobs and your purpose in life. Most importantly, Claire wants her child, “36”, back. But the society of The Community say she can’t get him back. Read the book to see how her adventure turns out. Izzy L. The Secret Language of Sisters Luanne Rice Realistic Fiction 352 In the book ​
The Secret Language of Sisters​
written by Luanne Rice, we meet the protagonists, Ruth Ann (Roo) and Mathilda (Tilly), Tilly a guilty beautiful woman, and Roo a curious and strong­ hearted person. She lives in the town next to the connecticut river. It was a bright, clear, but cold, day. Most of all she wants to be out of her coma. But the medical people don’t know what to do. So she tries to figure out how to get out of it. Nicole Q. Mike Lupica Realistic Fiction 220 The City of Ember Jeanne duprau Fantasy (Book of Ember #1) 270 In the book ,​
The City of Ember,​
we meet the protagonists Doon and Lydia. They’re both brave and young people. They both live in a city called Ember, a corrupted and violent place. Most of all Lydia and Doon want to make ​
The city of Ember ​
a better place. But the mayor is hugging all the food for himself. So Lydia and Doon try to solve the problem by challenging the mayor. Omar M. Midnight Rider Joan Hiatt Harlow Historical Fiction 384 Imagine both of your parents died and you were only 14 years old, and the only person to take care of you was your mean,“money­hungry” aunt. The aunt you thought would take care of you and comfort you, when she actually sends you to a mansion to be a servant in the beginning of a war. The only other option at happiness was your black stallion, Promise. But sadly, your conceited aunt sold Promise! Stella H. The Resisters Eric Nyuland Fantasy 210 What would you do if Aliens invaded your planet out of nowhere? What would you do if you were attacked by one? Let me tell you about the protagonist and how two mysterious teenagers tell him how aliens will invade their planet. In the book The Resisters, written by Eric Nylund, we meet the protagonist, Ethan, a very athletic, and kind boy. He lives in a very peaceful neighborhood, and most of all, the protagonist wants to live a normal life, and be a soccer champion, but there is still one problem in his way. Two mysterious teenagers. Ethan didn’t believe their stories until he starts seeing this himself, after being kidnapped by the teenagers, ethan was tested, and given a suit to fight back aliens. It’s either ethan can go to back to his normal protected lie of life, or he can become a Resistor.! Camron R. A Night Divided Jennifer A. Nielsen Historical Fiction 317 Can you imagine a world where one day everything is fine but the next your family is cut in half by a huge metal wall in the center of town? Meet gerta, a young girl who lives in east berlin at the time of the berlin wall. And follow gerda as she tries to live her life in one of history's most iconic moments as things just seem to get worse and worse for her during the time of the berlin wall. Read as she struggles with life as her family is split up by a 10 ft concrete wall that holds her family apart . and just as things look like they are just about done… the worst is yet to come! Andrew W. No Summit out of sight Jordan Romero Autobiography 355 Have you ever had a giant dream that you want to turn into reality. And maybe people have doubted you, but you still kept on striving for the best? In the book ​
No Summit Out Of Sight​
we meet the protagonist Jordan Romero, a brave and inspiring person. He lives in the town Big Bear lake, California, a small and mountainous place. Most of all Jordan wants to be the youngest person ever to climb all seven summits ( Everest, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Vinson, Carstensz, Kosciuszko*) and make it to the top of each one. The problem is that many people are doubting him because of his age. At times he feels like giving and heading back down the mountain. Along the way he has to deal with many losses of friends and family members, so each mountain he dedicated to someone. But he proves the doubters wrong by climbing his first mountain ever… Mount Kilimanjaro, and he even makes it to the top faster than most adults do. Megan C. DragonsDawn Anne McCaffrey (Pern (Chronological Order) #1) Sci­Fi 363 Imagine that you had to move from your home planet to another, new world, to colonize it. In the book ​
DragonsDawn,​
written by Anne McCaffrey, we meet the colonists for Pern, a very clever and creative people from all over the galaxy. They are moving to a new, unexplored world that seems like a peaceful haven. They wish to live the rest of their lives peacefully and undisturbed in this new paradise. Unfortunately, the passing comet brings deadly Thread, a mindless organism that absorbs anything organic. Let me read you a piece that is an important example on how deadly this new threat is. (read excerpt) Fortunately, their head geneticist, Kit Ping, has an idea that may save them all. She attempts to create a species of dragons, based off the small dragonets that populate the world of Pern. Can they do it? And can they beat the falling Thread? Read to find out. This book is for those who crave suspense, action, and intensity. This book contains a small amount of sexual and gruesome content. Do not read if you cannot handle those adult themes. Mei M. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone J.K Rowling Fantasy 310 In the book Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Written by J.K Rowling we meet the protagonist Harry a brave and kind person. He lives with his aunt his uncle and his cousin on Privet Drive in the town of ​
Little ./Whinging. ​
Harry Potter really want’s his family back, but he who shall not be named gets in the way of this, seeing as he killed his mum and dad when Harry was only an infant. I am choosing to read this excerpt because it is an excellent example of why you should read this book. Michael B. Roberto Clemente Kenneth Rudeen Biography 50 pages In the book​
Roberto Clemente written by Kenneth Rudeen Roberto the protagonist live Puerto Rico. The problem was he can’t hit very hard or throw very hard. But he practiced almost every day. Next thing you know he move out of Puerto rico to play major leagues. What would the people say to Roberto would he came on going or give up.; Abdul A. The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls Memoir Pages: 288 pages Imagine a life where you’re constantly on the move. You never settle in one place, and you’re constantly running out of food and money, with every penny being gambled away to no avail. In the book ​
The Glass Castle​
by Jeannette Walls, we meet the author Jeannette. The story portrays how hard a life full of alcohol, gambling, and starvation can be, and how it can affect somebody from a young age throughout their life. When Jeannette’s dad was sober, he was an innovative, imaginative man, but when he drank he was a monster. Jeannette’s mom, Rose Mary didn’t want to have children, and instead prefers to create art, isolated from the world around her. Amelia T. Since You’ve Been Gone Morgan Matson Realistic fiction /Mystery Pages: 449 In the book ​
Since You’ve Been Gone ​
written by Morgan Matson, we meet the protagonist Emily, a shy yet brave person. Most of all she wants to find Sloane, her best friend, BUT she has to do a list of embarrassing tasks first. What if when she has finished the list, and Sloane doesn’t appear? Ani M. Fish in a Tree Lynda Mullaly Hunt Realistic Fiction 288 Pages We meet our protagonist Ally who has a sneaky and quiet personality. With no friends, she conceals herself and barely opens up. Ally just wants to read. But whenever she looks at words, they seem to be dancing on the page. She’s called dumb and stupid for not being able to read. Ally’s embarrassed to tell anyone the reason she can't read. So she tries making problems, giving the teacher mischief. Ally thinks these problems will make her many teachers have pity on her. But one teacher is different. Bella B. Dandelion, The Extraordinary Life of a Misfit Sheelagh Mawe Realistic Fiction Pages: 197 Try to imagine what you wanted to do the most in your life, but you're not allowed just because you were born into a different family. This will tell you of a life of a horse who is a misfit. In this book, invites the protagonist, Dandelion, into an adventure of her life­­a misfit. Dandelion is a curious and courageous mixed breed horse; she is a clydesdale and a thoroughbred mix. She lives with her mother, Daisy, on an Irish farm with Mr. MaCree, their owner. Dandelion wants to run more than work on the feildes with her mother. She wants to be free and run around with all the other racing horses, yet Mr. MaCree will not allow it to be as she wishes. Dandelion will venture into a world she had not thought of when running as a colt in the pasture; her mother goes away and she is left alone, with the dream still of being free. So, she runs away from the farm and will learn how to live out in the world­­free. Bella P. Prisoner B­3087 Alan Gratz Realistic Fiction 260 Pg Picture living in a small jail cell with 10­15 other people, the floor is mud three inches deep, you sleep on sheets of plywood cramd with your cell mates, under the rule of cruel nazis, this is how yanek gruener had to live for five years during world war two. In the book ​
Prisoner B­3087 ​
written by Alan Gratz we meet the protagonist Yanek Gruener, a brave and determined person, he lives in Krakow, Poland, a quiet and peaceful place, all until Hitler wants to rid of all jewish people. Ben H. The Crossover By Kwame Alexander Free Verse Novel Pages: 237 Imagine a life, where someone looks exactly like you. Ellis F. But doesn’t think, exactly like you.This is the life of Josh Bell. In this book, Crossover, byKwame Alexander, a sports story in a free verse poetic form. We meet the protagonist, and Narrator, named Josh Bell With the nickname ​
“FILTHY McNASTY” ​
Who has dreadlocks and balling is his game And his twin Jordan Bell. He loves the same as Josh, but he loves to bet on anything. And their dad as a basketball Champion​
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who retired due to a sickness. With the name “DA MAN” The twins both adore basketball because ever since they were young their dad had taught them how to play. They both have different skills in basketball. Like how they both have different skills in life. Both want to make it to the NBA. But as their in middle school and high school. Their dad gets very sick and Josh and Jordan have a separation because of an “accident” Josh committed. Josh gets a bit furious but doesn't want to make it any worse. Or does it get worse. What is their dad’s sickness? will the brothers unite? Faceless Alyssa B. Sheinmel Realistic Fiction Pages: 352 Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to have your whole world ripped away from you in a matter of minutes? That’s what happened to Masie, a 16 year old girl who lives in San Francisco and loves running. She has a perfect life, a best friend who would do anything for her, good grades, and a very supportive family. She knew herself, she knew her life ­ and then the accident happens. Katie G. Legend Marie Lu Genre:Sci­Fi Pages: 305 Day and June are two opposites. June wants to fight for the Republic­ half of the former United States.­ While Day wants to destroy it. When the two meet, things get complicated. With life and loved ones on the line, June and Day learn things they never thought were possible and must choose who to trust. Rachel R. Divergent Veronica Roth Sci­Fi Pages­ 487 The title of this book is ​
Divergent.​
In this book we meet Tris Prior, who has a rare trait. She’s divergent. Being divergent means that she can manipulate simulations and that she fits into more than one of the five factions that her world is split up into. Being divergent is extremely dangerous because some people want to kill them. Will Tris be able to protect herself and her family from her divergence? Ruby W. Turnabout Margaret Peterson Haddix Sci Fi Pages: 240 Two old women named Melly and Anny Beth were given an opportunity to live forever. Knowing that they don’t have much life left, they both agree. They end up aging backwards instead of forward, getting younger instead of older with no way to go back to normal. What will happen when Melly and Anny Beth reach age zero? Willem van O. The Outsiders S. E. Hinton Classics Pages: 180 Ponyboy Curtis is a boy who just wants to live out a normal life. But it’s a little hard for him, with his friends and him always getting jumped by the snobby socs. Protecting yourself was a skill he had learned ever since his brother had to start taking care of him. But when someone takes one step too far, all their lives will change forever. Vivian O’B. ​
Crenshaw Katherine Applegate Realistic Fiction Pages: 245 Imagine, desperately trying to know something about a problem you are trying to fix while another problem was a surfboarding cat that kept taking baths in your tub with your dog. Well… this is what Jackson was going through. I bet you can imagine how hard that would be. Anna K. Wilder Boys Brandon Wallace Realistic fiction Pages: 220 In the book ​
Wilder Boys​
written by Brandon Wallace. We meet the protagonist Jake a tough person who is not afraid, and Taylor a shy person who is Jake's brother. They both live in Pittsburgh Pa which is a large city, but is really quite. Most of all Jake and Taylor want to find their dad in the Wyoming woods which is thousands of miles away, but there stepfather Bull will do anything he can to stop the boys, and at the same time Jake and Taylor have to worry about their Mom who is very ill, so Jake and Taylor are now going to try to follow their dad's letters to get to Wyoming, and find there dad. Drew H. The 5th Wave Rick Yancey Sci Fi Pages: 457 In the book “The 5th Wave” written by Rick Yancey, the main character, Cassie ventures on a trip to a place like no other, her little brother Sam gets taken to a training camp and her mom dies from a sickness and dad from a bullet. Cassie is all alone, and wants to reunite with her brother. On her journey Cassie meets a man named Evan they become best friends and go on this journey together. Threw out the story they become very good friends. Before I read you a page from the book I want to tell you that before she met Evan she had a big crush on a boy named Ben.The reason I think you will like this book is it shows that once you start a task you don’t back down and start something else. Frannie F. ​
Prisoner B­3087 Alan Gratz historical fiction 260 pages. Imagine a world where people were forced to go to camps where they worked until they died. All because of their religion. One kid had to go through this. Through 10 of these horrible camps seeing horrors he could never imagine. ​
I Am Malala Malala Yousafzai Autobiography Pages: 229 Imagine that you woke up unconscious ,half of your face not working , you didn’t know were ,how you got here, where your family is, and what is happening back home with no one to tell you while you are struggling for women's right a girls story. Jane C. The Making of a Navy Seal Brandon Webb Autobiography pages:207 In the book ​
The Making Of A Navy Seal​
written by Brandon Webb . We meet the daring protagonist Brandon Webb , a brave and dedicated person. Brandon lives on the wharf of San Diego a scenic and loud place . Most of all brandon doesn't want to sail around the world with his mom and dad . but goes anyway to meet new people and go’s on a journey you would never expect. Jimmy G. In the book, The Red Pony, written by John Steinbeck, We meet the protagonist Jody. Jody is a friendly and caring person. He lives on a farm in California with his mom, dad, and Billy buck the farm worker. All Jody wants is his own pony to ride on with his dad because he feels left out when his dad takes Billy buck horseback riding without him. BUT his dad said he could have one if he took care of it without any help so Jody works of the money for the pony and tries to take care of it. And let's just say what happens next is sort of tragic. The Red Pony John Steinbeck Fiction Pages: 1­131 Divergent Veronica Roth Sci Fi 487 pages Have you ever felt like you could start over? A clean slate of your life where nobody knows who you are or what you are like. In the book, ​
Divergent​
, written by Veronica Roth, we meet the protagonist, Tris, a tough and fearless girl. She lives in the Abnegation Faction, a place where all of the selfless and caring people live. Most of all, Tris wants to start over and leave her family and prove she is more than a passive and shy girl that follows her parents rules and orders, so she chooses a new faction to live in. Soon, a problem forms and Tris warns anybody about the problem, many lives would be put in danger. Tris starts to pretend to be like everybody else that is unaware of the problem, but how far will Tris go?... Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J.K. Rowling Fantasy Pages: 309 In the book ​
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,​
written by J.K. Rowling, we meet the protagonist, Harry Potter, a shy and uncertain person. He lives at 4 Privet Drive in Little Whining, London. Little Whining is a very quiet and tidy place. But, now Harry lives at Hogwarts, his new wizarding school! Most of all, Harry wants to be a great wizard at Hogwarts. But, there’s an evil wizard, Voldemort, whose life goal is to kill Harry. So, Harry fights back at Voldemort to try to solve the problem. But, did Harry end up killing Voldemort once and for all? Madeline R. Middle School Just My Rotten Luck James Patterson Pg. 301 In the Book Middle school Just My Rotten Luck written by James Patterson, we meet the protagonist Rafe Kachadorian, a troublemaker and coefficient person. He lives in the town of Hills Village, a quiet and calm place. Most of all, Rafe wants to stop bullying but Miller a bully gets in his way. So, Rafe does it secretly to try and solve the problem and then he gets caught read the book to know what happens. Mohamed A. The Hero’s of Olympus The Blood of Olympus Rick Riordan Fantasy 1­502 In the book, The Blood of Olympus, written by Rick Riordan, we meet one of the protagonists, Nico Di Angelo, a very mysterious, and courageous person. Since Nico is a Half­Blood, he lives at Camp Half­Blood. A very mysterious, and protected area. Nico’s goal is to transport a giant 20 ft statue from Rome, all the way to his home, Camp Half­Blood so he could try to stop Gaia, the Earth Goddess from destroying two Demigod camps, Camp Half­Blood, and Camp Jupiter. But in order to achieve that goal, he has to shadow travel, which drains much of his own energy, and life force. He also runs into many traitors, and monsters on the way to traveling Camp Half­Blood. However, he was not alone in the quest. He brings two allies named Reyna, and Coach Hedge, to support him in the quest. Will Nico and his allies succeed their mission, or will they perish in the darkness?