Books

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers."



-Charles W. Eliot (1834-1926)



Friday, November 20, 2009

Midnighters: Blue Noon by: Scott Westerfeld

The third and final book in the Midnighters series. This book concludes the series nicely by having a frantic and magical battle. Blue time is falling apart at the seems and the midnighters must join together to save the world from disaster. An amazing read.
I would rate this 5 out of 5 stars for its interesting twists and the way it completes the series in a full circle.

Midnighters: Touching Darkness by: Scott Westerfeld

An amazing science fiction story that follows the lives of the five midnighters explained in the first book. The hunt for Jessica Day is back on after they defeated the darklings in the previous book. This time, a strange mystery has taken place when Jonathan and Jessica learn that she has a human stalker. The race is on in a fast-paced, interesting plot.
I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars, definitely a book for a sci-fi lover.

Tuesdays with Morrie by: Mitch Albom

One late night, I stumbled across this late night read. I was tired but was instantly awakened when I read this book. This follows the story of Mitch Albom and his old college professor who is dying from ALS. In this touching story, you learn about Morrie, a optimistic old man who faces death with a smile, and Mitch, a tnce great man whose life has fallen off track. In his final weeks Mitch joins Morrie in one final class, a class talking about the meaning of life, held between only Morrie and Mitch.
A great read! I would definitely rate this 5 out of 5 stars!!! A book for all readers, no matter the genre. A story that will touch your heart deeply in many ways...
(HINT: I cried!!!!)

Feathers by: Jacqueline Woodson

I read this book for my school's book club since we were reading books that won the Newberry Medal. I thought that is was pretty good with some confusing concepts. This is probably because most of the book is about religon but I don't know much about religon. It centers around a girl who is black and goes to an all black school in the 1970s. One day, a white boy is new in class. He claims that he is Jesus. The story revolves around the girl and how her thoughts and beliefs change when "Jesus" arrives.
I do not really care for this book but I would vote it for 3 out of 5 stars. People who like stories about religon and life would enjoy this book.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Kira-Kira by: Cynthia Kadohata

Honestly, I had low expectations for this book once I started it. Although everyone said that it was awesome and it won the Newberry Medal in 2005. I read it though for book club since I had read the other option, The Graveyard Book by: Neil Gaiman. Of course, Kira-Kira is a realistic fiction like most Newberry Medal winners and, as you can tell from my blog, I favor the unrealistic. I have got to admit, it deserves the Newberry Medal. This compelling novel truly isn't a plot-driven story but an emotion-driven story; it just follows the life of a Japanese-American family living in Georgia in the 1950s. You quickly become accustom to their different life-style.

I would DEFINITELY rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
(I admit I cried at the end...)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Midnighters: The Secret Hour by: Scott Westerfeld

The mood is eerie as you learn the secrets of midnight in Midnighters: The Secret Hour. In the small town of Bixby, Oklahoma, time freezes at midnight for exactly one hour... except for four kids who are free to roam around the secret hour. Dark creatures stalk them from the corner but, strangely, never attack. Everything is going smoothly. Then Jessica Day moves to town. Everything is about to get bumpy.

A great start to an creepy and interesting series. I think it deserves 4 out of 5 stars. This book has "creepy" all over it...

Unwind by: Neil Shusterman

Unwind is a fast paced, futuristic, thriller about three kids running from being unwound, a frightening process in which you are harvested for your organs. Connor is a trouble maker, so bad that his parents don't want him. Risa is a ward of the state that isn't talented enough to be kept alive. Lev is a tithe, a child raised to be unwound. Their three destinies quickly entwine and the adventure begins.

Unwind is an amazing story of hope, bravery and love that I would give 5 out of 5 stars. I highly reccomend it, especially to fans of sci-fi.