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Top Book Ranted/Raved About This Summer:

DBRLTeen — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:46:42 +0000

It is a tie!

Maximum Ride by James Patterson and

My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult

Top 4 Authors Ranted/Raved About This Summer!

DBRLTeen — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:25:31 +0000

Stephenie Meyer (I know it’s a big shock)
Jeff Kinney
Christopher Paolini
James Patterson

Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser

DBRLTeen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:31:45 +0000

Using people’s quotes is a clever way of telling a story. It tells a haunting tale that’s happened many times before. “Give a Boy a Gun” even has true facts at the bottom of almost every page. The book shows the harm of a gun and the minds of ‘outcasts’ in a clique oriented high school. “Give a Boy a Gun” is a great book. –Payal K. 3 stars

My Heartbeat by Garret Freymann-Weyr

DBRLTeen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:49:11 +0000

This book is definitely my favorite book I have yet to read in my life (and just for the record, I have read a lot of books). I absolutely love this author and all of her books, but this is my favorite. I love how her character’s thoughts are not rambles and on-going, yet, straight to the point. They’re simple thoughts, one or two liners that make you rest the book in your lap and you say, “huh”, and just pause for a moment and relish what was just read.

The whole book itself is very simple and soft flowing. The storyline is very smooth and easy to follow. It feeds you different concepts and new ideas to ponder. And the main character’s perspective is very calm and thoughtful, so it’s also refreshing to be the reader. I highly enjoyed this book and honestly wish it didn’t end. Notoriously leaves you wanting more. –Mariah M. 4 stars

Diamonds in the Shadow

DBRLTeen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:01:02 +0000

By Caroline B. Cooney

This book was really good. I learned a lot about how horrible the refugees’ situations are in Africa. This book is really suspenseful and it kept me up reading at night. It is kind of scary but it is supposed to be so the story is good. I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to read an adventure, action, mystery book. The only reason it didn’t get 4 stars is because it’s kind of confusing at first. –Rayna S. (3 stars)

Lunch Money, by Andrew Clements

DBRLTeen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:44:22 +0000

I gave this book five out of five because I like money and Greg, a main character in Lunch Money, likes money. I also chose this rating because it had some funny parts and it had some action. That is why I gave it five out of five.

by Christopher

A Tough Nut To Crack, by Tom Birdseye

DBRLTeen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:38:45 +0000

I rated this book 4 out of 5 because as you read it you always want to know what happens next and you don’t want to stop reading it. The author keeps you on your toes as you read this book. The only problem with it was that there was a problem in the book and then you find out that it’s not really that big of a problem and it’s sort of a dumb problem.

by Bailey

Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now, by Maya Angelou

DBRLTeen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:33:45 +0000

Maya Angelou

The book had an enormous amount of meaning, but it was a little hard to understand and get into. I would recommend it to people who like mature books that require thinking!

by Lela

Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer

DBRLTeen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:41 +0000

This book has well thought-out scenes, interesting characters, and an amazing plot. The characters interact with each other and their surroundings in such a way that it pulls you into the book. The reason I gave this book a 4 (”This book has some buzz.”) and not a 5 (”This one will fly off the shelf!”), is that the problem is not solved in a good way at the end. (It leaves you hanging, waiting for the next book.)

by Augustine