Dogsong by Gary Paulsen This review was submitted by Abby Nichols, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: JF Paulsen or JF-CD Paulsen Tell us about the book: This book is about an old man who made songs about everything. What is your favorite part? When Oogruk, the old man, eats they eye ball. Give a recommendation: I love it! Rate this book:
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I want to be a Basketball Player by Katie Franks This review was submitted by Bryan Erives, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: ERR 796.357 Franks Tell us about the book: The book tells about basketball players from the NBA and their coaches. What is your favorite part? I like when the NBA players meet their fans. Give a recommendation: If you like basketball you will love this book. Rate this book:
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Coraline by Neil Gaiman This review was submitted by Grayson Christensen, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: JF Gaiman or JGN Gaiman Tell us about the book: This book tells a fascinating and disturbing story about a little girl who found a different world behind a door. What is your favorite part? When she started to not like the Other Mother (or the mean one). Give a recommendation: I recommend this book to anyone who likes weird wacky things! 🙂 Rate this book:
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39 Clues: The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis This review was submitted by Hallie Wettstein, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: JF 39 Clues Tell us about the book: The two Cahill siblings, Dan and Amy, go to Japan in search of the next clue, but find out to trust no one. What is your favorite part? My favorite part is when Nellie (their au pair) saved them from a yazuka attack. Give a recommendation: If you like action books, you’ll really like this book. Rate this book:
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100 Girls by Adam Gallardo This review was submitted by Abby Nichols, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: JGN Gallardo Tell us about the book: This book is about a girl that was stronger than anyone else. What is your favorite part? My favorite part is when she saved the girls. Give a recommendation: I love this book! Rate this book:
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Camp Confidential: Natalie’s Secret by Melissa J. Morgan This review was submitted by Abby Heger, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: JF Morgan Tell us about the book: Natalie goes to camp over the summer. She is from New York and has to go to Camp Lakeview – or so she calls it, Camp Lakepuke. Natalie’s parents are divorced, so she lives with her mom; her dad is Tad Maxwell a movie star performing Spy in the City. What is your favorite part? My favorite part is when her friends find out her dad is a movie star. Some are
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Big Al by Andrew Clements This review was submitted by Bryan Erives, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: E-CD Clements Tell us about the book: Big Al was a big fish. He wanted some friends but the other fish were afraid of him. What is your favorite part? When the fish are caught in a net and Big Al saves the fish and they become friends. Give a recommendation: I recommend this book to anyone who likes fun fiction books. Rate this book:
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Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey Review by Stacey Strickland Find this book: JF Garvey Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey is not your typical zombie book. There is no apocalypse, no plague…not even any firearms. This is a zombie book about love and grief. Wren, like all the other women in her family, has powerful magical abilities. She grew up watching her mother and aunt brighten colors, light fires, and levitate items with their special gifts. Now, her mother never speaks of these abilities, her aunt and mother are on unfriendly terms, and Wren has learned not to ask questions. Danny,
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Babymouse: Queen of the World by Jennifer Holm This review was submitted by Abby Heger, Summer Reading Participant Find this book: JGN Holm Tell us about the book: Babymouse doesn’t get invited to Felica Furpaw’s sleepover. When Babymouse finds out, she begs to Felica to let her come. What is your favorite part? When Babymouse is at the party, everyone else is talking about boys. Babymouse goes to her other friend’s house and realizes she doesn’t need to be with popular girls to be the Queen of the World, but she already is because she has a lot of friends.
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Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers by Dav Pilkey This review was submitted by Bryan G., Summer Reading Participant Find the book: JGN Pilkey Tell us about the book: They get powers, a baby and a dog fight, and an evil guy turns himself into water. What is your favorite part? When all the adults buy diapers and wear them. Give a recommendation: If you like Captain Underpants books, you should get Super Diaper Baby! Rate this book:
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