Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Adventure by James Patterson

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Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Adventure by James Patterson
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published in August 2012

I really enjoyed reading this book, because there was a lot of romance, loyalty, betrayal and butt-kicking fights. I also enjoyed this book a lot, because I got to get to know the characters in more depth, and this book was very descriptive with feelings, which made me understand these characters more than any of the other books in these series. I absolutely loved the book, and I think that this book was a very nice ending to the Maximum Ride series. Although I was a little disappointing that they didn't really get to save the world.... or that you are never told if they ever did, because the series was based on her saving the planet and the human population, and towards the end, they seem to be the only survivors.

Review by Karen G.

Hourglass by Myra McEntire

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Hourglass by Myra McEntire
Published by EgmontUSA
Published June 2011

I was very intrigued by this book because it keep me interested and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. This book contained mystery, supernatural powers, and a twisting plot with a very unexpected ending. This is the best time traveling book I've read, and it was definitely one of the best page turner books I've ever read. I loved the book, and I would encourage people who like supernatural, time traveling, mysteries, romance and unexpected endings to consider reading this amazing book.

Review by Karen G. 

the Unwanteds, by Lisa McMann

In the thrilling and imaginative novel The Unwanteds, Lisa McMann tells the story of thirteen year old Alex Stowe. Set in a society called Quill where the stiff minded and intellectual are treasured and the creative are sentenced to death, lives Alex and his twin brother, Aaron. Since a young age Alex knew he would be unwanted. He found pleasure in drawing pictures in the mud, which was the extent of art in a vast, desolate, and slowly rotting Quill. Aaron on the other hand was the embodiment of what Quill strived to be, strong, intelligent, and not at all influenced by his emotions, or so he would like to think. This exciting, fast paced novel is like a mash up of The Hunger Games and Harry Potter, with its dark theme and magical touches it truly is a great read.

Jolie, 15

After Obsession, by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel

Those of you who are interested in the supernatural world will be drawn to "After Obsession" written by Carrie Jones and Steven E. Wedel. At a high school in the state of Maine, characters such as Aimee and Alan have to face reality, as well as uncover the meaning of their strange gifts. Aimee thinks that Alan is the man of her dreams—literally. She believes that she was given the power to see into the future from her late mother, and that it is her responsibility stop unfortunate events of the future. Alan also has a gift and trusts nature, due to his Native American roots, and has a connection to Aimee that he cannot describe, nor understand. Aimee and Alan must team up in order to … well you’ll just have to read to find out!
Dana, 15

The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch

Published by Scholastic
Published on September 1, 2011


The Eleventh Plague, by Jeff Hirsch, follows Stephen Quinn, who is among the remnants of the human race after an apocalyptic turn of events. Born a survivor, Stephen travels with his father and grandfather around the ruins of America, searching for anything worth money. Due to illness and a resulting accident, he loses his grandfather and his father falls into a coma. All by himself, and controlled by his animal instincts, Stephen comes across Settler's Landing, a civilized, but dystopian, community. They take him in, despite his being rough around the edges. The book chronicles the battle between Stephen's barbaric, animalistic self from his years as a nomad and his refined, more human self.

This 278 page novel is a long, but action-packed read. I would recommend it to readers ages 12 to 15.

~Cassidy, Grade 10

Finnikin of the Rock, by Melina Marchetta

The novel Finnikin of the Rock opens into the mystical land of Lumatere in the spring.

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On the eve of the Harvest Moon Festival, where Lumaterans dance and give thanks for life, Finnikin of the Rock has a dream that he was to sacrifice a pound of flesh in order to save the beloved land. Finnikin and his three friends make an oath to protect the royal family at all costs, but the royal family is murdered one night by the family's cousin. As a result "the five days of the uspeakable" occurs and a curse is placed on the land binding all those within to the castle and keeping former Lumaterans out.
This fantasy novel provides suspense with the courageous tale of Finnikin and his fight to break the curse. This book is for young teens and pre-teens who enjoy reading fantasy novels that contain a lot of action and suspense. Finnikin is a courageous and loyal hero and a character that you would want to see in more novels.

Ellen, 10th grade