Beyond the Grave (39 Clues Series) by Jude Watson

Betrayed and abandoned, Amy and Dan rush off to Egypt with a small clue. But when they arrive, they get something completely unexpected- a message from their dead grandmother, Grace. Is that help or betrayal? I think this was a good book. It is appropriate for all ages.

Lucy T., grade 6

The Wizard of Rondo by Emily Rodda

In Mimi and Leo's second adventure into the mysterious musical box and the magical world, Rondo, they immediately encounter problems with a wizards apprentice and meet with some old friends. The five go on a journey to find out about a missing wizard. Obstacles along the way include a disobedient carpet, a too loyal pot, and the "S-word" which is a monster too fierce and old to imagine. I would advise 5th to 8th graders to read this!

Tiffany C., grade 8

Closer by Roderick Gordon

The book is about a boy named Will Burrows who finds an underground city called the Colony. Will would lose family members to the terrible Styx and the tortured. I recommend people who love top secret missions to read this book. The book should appeal to ages 11 and up.

Erik, K., grade 7

Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks

This book in my opinion is on e of the best books ever. The thing that is intriguing about this book is that the author makes everything sound so real. Sometimes, I get mixed up with the book and reality. I would recommend this book to everyone if I could.

Aaron H., grade 8

Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

This story is about a school lunch lady who tries to keep her school safe from some librarians. She gets suspicious and sees what they are up to. The positive thing about this book is I really like reading them. I recommend this book to kids who are ages 6 to 11 years old.

Miles M., grade 6

School! Adventures at the Harvey N. Middle School by Kat eMcMullen

At Ron Faster's School everyone ha a funny name. His classmates are Viola Fuzz, Dewey Haveto, Ivanna Snack, Izzy Normal, Gladys Friday, AbbyBirthday, Anita Dawg, and Sid Down. The teachers are Miss Ingashoe, Mrs Roxanne Pebbles, Mr. Hughes Da Mann, Mrs. Petzgalore, and they all stay true to their names at Harvey N. Trouble School. I would recommend this book to 2nd through 4th graders.

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

Just Listen is a terrific book about a girl named Annabel Green. When she models, she looks like she has friends and a perfect life but actually, she lost her friends in an event that she tries to hide and her sister has an eating disorder that brings conflict to her family. Meeting a boy named Owen who is harshly truthful helps bring her life back on track. I recommend this book to teens who like a happy ending.

Rachel B., grade 8

Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech

Dallas and Florida are orphans that live in the Boxton Creek Home for children, an orphanage run by the terrible couple. One day, they are adopted by an odd older couple who want to take Dallas and Florida with them on adventures. Dallas and Florida have learned to expect the worst from foster families, but they find that the older couple isn't so bad. This book is great because a lot of unexpected things happen. This book is a book everyone will enjoy, especially kids!

Halle S., grade 6

Kazunomiya: Prisoner of Heaven by Kathryn Lasky

The book Prisoner of Heaven is about a Japanese girl named Kazunomiya who is a princess of Japan in1858. She talks about her life in her diary and some troubles in her life. I recommend this book to anybody who likes history. This book will appeal to readers who are interested in learning about the history of Japan.

Jocelyn J., grade 8

The Loser List by Holly Kowitt

The Loser List is about a kid named Danny who gets his name on the "Loser List". Girls start to tease him and he will do anything to get his name off the list. The Loser List is a funny, enjoyable book to read about a boy, school, and friends. I would recommend this book to kids from 3rd grade through middle school.

Max E., grade 8

Ghosthunters and the inIncredibly Revolting Ghost

Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost is about a nine-year old boy named Tom. Tom finds a ghost in his cellar and tells his grandma about it. Tom's grandma's friend Hattie is a ghosthunter and finds out the ghost was kicked out of it's old haunted house. So Tom and his grandma's friend try to get the ghost back to its home. This is a funny and good book for kids. I would recommend this to 2nd to 8th graders.

Max E., grade 8

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

This book is about an orphan, Tree-ear. His family left him in Songdo and monks took him to Chupo where he left them with Craneman. Tree-ear admires Potter Mim's work and sneaks in his house to watch him work. Tree-ear is caught and is forced to work for Min for nine days. Tree-ear likes working for Min and asks to work for no pay. Korean emissary are giving commissions to skilled potters. Min doesn't have anything to show to Emissary Kim. Tree-ear takes inlaid vases to Songdo. He is robbed and all he has to show Kim is a single shard. 5th through 7th graders would enjoy this book.

Andrew W., grade 6

Warp Speed by Lisa Yee

The theme of this book is based on a middle school boy who's family owns the Rialto Theater. He is bullied by a group who he calls the"Gorn and Digger Ronster". His mother is blind and his father is always busy running the theater. The boy gains popularity by winning a race. This book is very realistic and middle school students will most likely find this book appealing.

Andrew W., grade 6

13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison

Tanya can see fairies, but no one else she knows can. The fairies torment her and get her into trouble. Her mother soon goes crazy from it and sends Tanya to her grandma's old secluded manor. There she discovers a mystery that almost drags her into the fairy world forever. This book is an awesome and exciting read. I loved the magical side to it. I would recommend this book to 7th - 9th grade girls.

Maaike W., grade 8

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Unearthly is about a girl named Clara who is part angel. All angels have one purpose that they must complete. One day, Clara sees a vision of herself, standing in a forest fire talking to a boy. Clara knows she has to rescue him, but will she get there in time?

Fiona B., grade 8

George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl

When your grandma treats you bad, you get made as a steam truck. This book is about a boy getting a gloriumptious revenge on his grandma. He makes a new medicine mixed with so many different things and it turns magical! I recommend this funny book to people who are treated as a slave by their grandma and hate it. WARNING: Don't try this at home! :)

Jason K., grade 7

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

When You Reach Me is about a girl named Miranda who receives four mysterious letters. During school, Miranda meets Annmarie and Colin. She also meets the boy who punched Sal, her best friend in the guy. He doesn't recognize her until the end of the book. She tries to figure out who the notes are from. I recommend this book to any 5th grader who understands time travel.

Ellis D., grade 6

The Secret Blog of Raisin Rodriguez by Judy Goldschmidt

Raisin's parents have gotten a divorce and her mom gets remarried and moves Raisin and her younger sister to her new husband's house. Raisin has to start a new school in the middle of the school year and tries to get people to like her. She keeps a blog that is very personal and eventually someone finds it...I would recommend this book to 7th and 8th grade girls.

Madison P., grade 6

Numbers by Rachel Ward

This action packed book is about a 15 year-old girl named Jem. Now Jem is no ordinary girl, she can tell the date you will die just by looking you in the eye. When she and her friend Spider go on a wild adventure together, they end up witnessing something terrible. This story is about trust, friendship, and loyalty. It is filled with action as well as romance. I'd recommend this book for teens.

Emily S., grade 8

NERDS National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society by Michael Buckley

Jackson Jones was an all-star football player and a very popular kid. But all that changed when he got braces. All of his friends deserted him and he couldn't play football anymore. Then, he decides to join NERDS, a group of crime-fighting kids that were, well, nerds. Soon he is traveling all over the world in attempt to foil Dr. Jigsaw's evil plan. I liked this book because it was funny and interesting. Recommended for 6th to 8th graders.

Scott K., grade 8

Theodore Boon: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham

In a town by the name of Strattenburg was a kid named Theodore Boone. A criminal, Pete Duffy, was accused of killing Myra Duffy, his wife. Theo Boone helps out the judge by telling what happened. Find out what happens! I recommend it to people who like thrillers and are between the ages 9 and 12.

Jared G., grade 6

Stuck on Earth by David Klass

Ketchuar III is sent from his home planet to Earth to see if humans are worth preserving, or if they should be killed. He takes the form of Tom Filbur, an average 14 year-old boy, but is surprised with unexpected troubles of bullying at school, while his family is falling apart at home. As he searches for hope in the world, he falls in love with his next-door neighbor and decides to fight for what he believes is right. I liked this book because it was realistic. I would recommend this book for 7th to 9th graders.

Scott K., grade 8

The Twits by Roald Dahl

Mr. Twit is a very horrid and foul man who has a face full of hair that is spikey and full of old food. Mrs. Twit is very ugly because she has ugly thoughts ever day. She gets uglier and uglier every day. She has a stick that she hit pets and small kids with and a glass eye. Mr. and Mrs. Twit play mean tricks on each other for fun. They have pet monkeys and eat birds but one day the monkeys and the birds get revenge. I would recommend this book to 5th graders.

Madison P., grade 6

Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman

The book Stuck in Neutral is about a boy named Shawn McDaniel who is 14 years old. Shawn has cerebral palsy. He can't control his muscles, is stuck in a wheel chair, and can't do anything. Shawn thinks that his dad might kill him to end Shawn's pain and his seizures. I would recommend this book to anybody and at any age.

Jocelyn J., grade 8