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Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Plot Summary:The book ‘The Ivies’ by Alexa Donne is about a girl names Olivia Winters who goes to a boarding school called Caflin Academy. She is part of a group called ‘The Ivies’ and their main goal is to get into their dream ivy school. Olivia isn’t really like her friends or anyone who goes to their school since she isn’t filthy rich, only goes to this school because of a scholarship, isn’t extremely smart, and she feels guilty after doing something really messed up. These 5 girls will do ANYTHING to get in and even sabotage their classmates. But are they willing to murder someone for a spot..? Right after everyone found out if they got into college through early decision someone got murdered. Not just anyone. Emma Russo who is one of ‘The Ivies’. Through the story Olivia tries to figure out who murdered her friend and while doing this she finds out deep dark secrets about Emma and jaw dropping secrets that were kept from Olivia too.
Reader’s Opinion: I would recommend this book to other teens because I couldn’t put it down. This book if perfect for young adults or ages 12+ and people who like murder mysteries, thrillers, and major plot twists. This book has so many surprises and just keeps the reader guessing. As someone who always reads fantasy books, this book really showed me how great mystery books are and really got me back into reading. One thing to know is that once you start this book you’ll see it’s everything but boring and just keep wanting more. Sivan D. – Grade 8
Date Book Published: ©2021 – 321 pages
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Plot Summary: A 12 year old boy named Trey takes on a big challenge when juggling the tedious and tough life of being a con man’s son. He and his little sister Arianna both move to different schools and towns just to find some naive people for their father to cast his magic on. Being a smart businessman and con man, Junior Kirkwood, who is Trey’s father, comes up with a jackpot idea after settling his family down at a prosperous town in Nashville. Junior decides to sell shares of a really cool looking car, and everyone falls for it. In reality, the car that is called the “ El Captan “, is just a huge scam. Trey can not deal with all of the stress that he faces through his time at Nashville. Betraying people who were his real friends like Logan just wasn’t his cup of tea. Read more to find out what Trey does that is inspiring and bold!
Readers Opinion:I loved this book! The author, Gordon Korman intrigues the reader by taking them into an adventure full of thrills. When Trey dumped the car into the body of water, I felt so shocked! I would have never been brave enough to drown a car that was worth a lot. That was my favorite part of the book. I liked how Gordon Korman made this book using a variety of styles and emotions. My book club and I read this book together, and we all loved it. I would suggest you read this book if you like crime and thriller books. Shivaani R.- Grade 6
Date Book Published: ©2024 – 224 pages
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Game Summary:The game starts as you find yourself in a dream as a patient for a new “dream therapy” program. Dr. Glenn Pierce realizes that you are stuck inside the dream, and speaks to you through the dream to help guide you through the levels to get you to wake up from it. Lots of the puzzles in this game deal with perspective, the confusing reality, and physics of the game. Overall it was very fun and a little challenging atpoints, I would play it again.
Player’s Opinion: Amazing gameplay, graphics, physics, and basically everything about the game.
Console Game (Steam)- Rated E- ©2019
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Genre: Historical Fiction
Plot Summary:This book is about history. It takes you straight to D-day. There are a group of young people, boys and girls from all different countries who come together to help fight in ww ll. These young men and woman have to make and face difficult decisions as they move on into this journey. Not knowing what will happen next, with many ups and downs.
Reader’s Opinion: I would recommend this book because I connected with some of the characters. I like history so it was enjoyable to read. Some of the parts were a little sad, but other parts made you want to keep reading more because of how great things turned out ! 5/5 for me.
Luca D. – Grade 8
Date Book Published: ©2019– 322 pages
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Plot Summary: Samantha Madison is a 16-year-old girl who is a middle child and is one of the least popular girls in school. Her older sister Lucy, on the other hand, is one of the most popular girls in school. Lucy tells her parents about Sam’s celebrity drawings, and they force Sam to take art lessons. She skips her second class as an act of rebellion and she saves the president from an assassination attempt. All of a sudden she is invited to parties, asked to sit at the popular table, and everyone, even Kris Parks, listens to her. News reporters and journalists follow her wherever she goes, and the president appoints her as the teen ambassador to the UN. And on top of all that, the president’s son might have a crush on her.
Reader’s Opinion: It is a great book! If you like books that are funny and drama-filled, this is a book for you. I definitely recommend it.
Katherine M. – Grade 7
Date Book Published: ©2002 – 416 pages
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Plot Summary: In They’ll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman the main characters are sisters, Stella and Ellie. The book is written from both of their perspectives. Stella and Ellie are competitive cross-country runners, but their personal lives are just as intense. Stella and Ellie live in Edgewater, a town that used to be known as Deadwater due to the previous murders of several cross-country runners. The book starts when Stella comes home from a cross-country summer camp. She returns to the school year with her sister Ellie. Ellie spent her summer with Noah, her boyfriend, who is also dating Tamara because Tamara’s dad has connections to a school Noah wants to get into. Ellie is told to understand, but she isn’t sure how much longer she can take it. Stella and Ellie think they have the school year figured out, but then Mila Keene, a star cross-country runner, shows up and throws them for a loop. Mila is nice, but Stella views her only as a threat. Then someone goes missing…
Reader’s Opinion: This book is perfect for you if you like an intense, plot-twisting and captivating mystery. The story is also told from two different perspectives, Stella and Ellie. I think that it makes the book more intriguing. If you like a riveting mystery and drama then I think you would love this book.
Anya S. – Grade 8
Date Book Published: ©2021 – 320 pages