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Teens
2010 Summer Reading Book Reviews
SRP Week 5
By: Martha
Rating: Love it
Book: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
I really loved the book because the main character named Bella falls in love with a man who was very mysterious. ..until one day she started investigating about vampires because Jacob (her friend) told her a story about the Cullen’s and how they weren’t able to get near la push beach and how its was property of the Quiltilies. She found out that Edward wasn't a normal guy but he was an immortal vampire who lost his soul and was able to read anybody's minds except for Bella’s. This book is about how they struggle threw there differences to keep there love. Even when some other vampires come and spot her...
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
If you like romance or like a story about vampires and they don't care about if one is human or one is a vampire they still love each other. Then even though it is a big book, don't give up on it, please I bet you will like it.
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By: Vicky
Rating: Neutral
Book: Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
I think the STORY of the book is alright. Not my favorite. It's about a stubborn, human girl falling for a vampire (which is her boyfriend) and she doesn't want to age so she's trying to convince her boyfriend into turning her into a vampire too. Meanwhile, a werewolf falls in love with the girl and complicate things. I recommend reading the Twilight Saga if you like that. Personally, I hate books with vampires and werewolves. In a way you have to choose a side and I dislike how ever since Twilight became popular there are more authors publishing books about vampires. Vampire stories are becoming a hit in teen world...and I don't like that. Why can't it just be human?
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
Well since it's the third book in the series, I would read the first two first and get to know the characters. Also, Vampires and werewolves don't get along well. The story has some romance, intense parts, and some parts I find pretty funny.
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By: Amber
Rating: Love it
Book: Wings by Aprilynne Pike
It's a good book for people who enjoy fantasy. Also anyone who likes a good love story. It has many different themes I guess you could say because there's action and love and adventure and a bunch of stuff. It's also similar to the twilight series kind of.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
Well the main idea in the book is that the idea of what a Faerie is wrong. That faeries don't have wings and there is no pixie dust. Instead the faeries grow flowers. Meaning they blossom and we mistake those for wings and such. There is really not much you need to know.
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By: Michelle
Rating: Love it
Book: Raptor Red by Robert T. Bakker
This book details the life of a Utahraptor named Raptor Red. She hunts, she fights, she loves... Raptor Red has very human emotions (Help sister with kids, think about past, learn new things, feel sad) , broken up by raptor-like emotions. (Kill, eat, hunt, mate) There is some bad language, but not much.
The writer has the ability to keep you interested, describing the world surrounding Raptor Red. The dinosaurs, the plants, and other creatures all come to life beneath Bakker's pen. It is an amazing ride... if you like dinosaurs.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
You need to have a like of dinosaurs, specifically raptors (Veloceraptor, Deinonychis, Utahraptor, ect.)
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By: Michelle
Rating: Love it
Book: The Prince of Shadow: Volume One of Seven Brothers by Curt Benjamin
This is very good for lovers of fantasy and Asian culture.
In it, a prince named Ilesha is taken captive with his six brothers and separated to be sold as a slave. He becomes a pearl diver until he is fifteen, when he discovers all six brothers are still alive and that he must find them. Because pearl divers are not allowed of the island where he works, Llesho joins the group of gladiators that train on the island. Llesho does get off the island in the end, and continues on his way, illuminating a creative, and, at times, savage, world. It is not set in Asia per se, but in its own world. It is a fascinating read, and will keep you glued to the end.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
You need to have some interest in fantasy, as well as the cultures of East Asia. No books have to be read beforehand, as this is the first of several books by the same author. Also, the length is not for the faint of heart.
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By: Amanda
Rating: Love it
Book: Wings by Aprilynne Pike
A great love story that romance finders and fantasy readers will love
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
Be prepared to a journey
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By: Miranda
Rating: Love it
Book: Steel Trapp by Ridley Pearson
If you saw and loved the movie then you should read the book. Percy,Annabeth and Grover our a little younger then in the movie .Its the same basic plot someone has stolen the lighting bolt of Zeus and everyone thinks young Percy Jackson a demigod son of Poseidon stole it. I loved it and was disappointed the movie was slightly different.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
This is not based on the movie so it will be different.
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By: Ella
Rating: Love it
Book: Wildwood Stables - Daring to Dream by Suzanne Weyn
This book was about a girl who really wanted a horse but her singe mom did not have enough money to pay for all the food, housing, and tack. She helps rescue a horse and pony who she falls in love with at once, but has no way to keep them. She soon finds an old abandoned stable down a deserted road. With the help of friends new and old she tries to make her dream come true.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
Maybe some horse terms, but other than that nothing really
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By: Marcela
Rating: Love it
Book: 12 again by Sue Corbett
This book was very meaning full and it showed that the bond between a parent and child never goes away even if one of them is dead or disappeared. One way or another they will understand each other and they will help each other if they need to.
I really enjoyed reading this book because it was mysterious and unusual story and I like that in a book.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
They need to know that sometime you have to believe in something that just couldn't happen and that a child or parent will do anything for each other.
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By: Emma
Rating: Love it
Book: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
It's an action packed book full of suspense!
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
There's a little bit of gore, but not much
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By: Leticia
Rating: Love it
Book: Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Amazing book I think anyone who is into romance should read this book and the series The Immortals. A brief summary: Ever saves Damen but with a terrible price to pay. Ever and Damen can no longer touch for if they do then Damen will die no DNA contact at all. But there is still a chance Ever can get the antidote to release Damen of this curse. But as Ever tries to get the antidote from Roman she is forced to yet again make a decision of saving her friends or letting her die so she can have her happy ending.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
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By: Leticia
Rating: Love it
Book: Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
Just when you think Ever has her unbelievable boyfriend and being an immortal, this will soon change into something terrible. Damen starts to change and sonner or later doesn't even know who Ever is. As she discovers what has happened to Damen. She is forced to make a decision that might end up saving Damen but with a terrible price to pay or she will let him die to be sent to the shadowland. A heart wrenching decision for Ever.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
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By: Leticia
Rating: Love it
Book: The Devouring Sorry Night by Simon Holt
I think this book was ok. It’s not the usual kind of book i read but it was interesting. It’s mainly about the evil things there are in this so called world we live in. Reggie found a book about Vours (a kind of spirit possessing ur body) once she found out it was true nothing but bad things starts happening. As she uncovers the secrets of these creatures, her brother Henry starts acting stranger and might possibly become a killer.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
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By: Leticia
Rating: Love it
Book: Dark Flame by Alyson Noel
I love this book. One of the best in the immortal series it makes you want more. But what surprises me is that just when you think something wonderful is about to happen Alyson gets the almost wonderful ending to a new twisted journey for the characters. I can't wait for Night Star and the final book in 2011. Ever almost gets the antidote for Damen but Jude interferes out of jealously or as a mistake?
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
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By: Lisset
Rating: Love it
Book: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
Sex, lies and online dating is a great combination of romance and a touch of mystery. It also keeps you wondering without boring you to tears. Overall it is a fantastic book, I highly recommend it
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
The book is adult level so you have to be able to handle the more...intimate scenes.
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By: Jonathan
Rating: Love it
Book: Eye of the Crow by Shane Peacock
Eye of the Crow is a wonderful prequel to the Sherlock Holmes series; it not only delivers a wonderful mystery, but it also explains some of Sherlock Holmes' odd behaviors and habits.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
Before you read this be sure that you are fairly acquainted with Sherlock Holmes; maybe read a few of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories.
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By: Jared
Rating: Love it
Book: Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
It has a good story line and is suspenseful, so it makes you want to keep reading. It has good mythological creatures and good battle scenes.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
This is book number 2 in the Percy Jackson series.
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By: Deja – Winner of the $10 Barnes & Nobles Gift Card!
Rating: Love it
Book: Change-up by John Feinstein
This book is about two fourteen year old reporters who discover the mystery of Norbert Doyle, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals, while reporting at the World Series.
What does your friend need to know in order to read this book?
Knowledge of baseball is helpful, but not necessary.
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