Stranded      B  
By Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts




  Summary


                    What was supposed to be a family vacation, a chance to get to know each other better turned out to be a test of survival. When their parents go on their honeymoon, four kids go on a boat trip with their uncle. When their boat hits the rocks their uncle disappears on the life raft. The kids are alone with no food, no water, no instructions, and no adults. They must work to survive and work to get home.   Carter, Jane, Buzz, and Vanessa's biggest test may be working together.  

This /book is exciting and has many tests

Forest Born      A+
by Shannon Hale

Forest Born is an amazing story. Shannon Hale's words are magical. I found myself relating to feelings I had never felt before. It made me feel in the story with the characters. 



Warning:Read the the other books in the series before Forest Born(The Goose Girl, Enna Burning,and River Secrets.)
                             Synopsis

Rinna grew up with seven brothers. She learned from all of them, but especially Razo. Once she decided to go to the city with him. When she goes, she gets a job as the queen's lady-in-waiting and gets used to watching the little prince, Tusken. When the king gets burned by fire speakers, Dasha, Ani, and Enna go to find them. Rin follows. 

In this book it is important to understand emotions. You must know why they feel pain and why they feel relief. I recommend this for kids 10-16 years old. It will leave a powerful impression on everyone who reads it.

Walls Within Walls

Walls Within Walls  By: Maureen Sherry           B

Walls within walls is about 3 siblings who discover a hidden inheritance for the children who lived there before. They find clues that lead them on a journey to find hidden secrets in walls within walls of the house. They even seek help from the daughter of the old family who still lives in the apartment.

This story is about siblings working together, unity, and teamwork.Walls within walls will blow you away. 

I really enjoyed reading this and  people 7-13 will too.

One Crazy Summer

                                  One Crazy Summer
                                 By: Rita Williams-Garcia.  B+ 

One Crazy summer is about three girls who find their mother who had abandoned them at a young age. It is a heartwarming book about sisterhood and motherhood. This book takes place in a time where colored men and women were not completely accepted. In this generation, most events in the book would not have happened. This book by Rita Williams-Garcia is a story you will not forget.  This book is great for mostly girls in grades 3rd-6th but some boys might like it, too.   You can easily find this book at a library near you. I love how much inspiration this book leaves.

The Goose Girl. B+
The Goose Girl is a very creative book which really sparks your imagination. Shannon Hale knows how to twist a book. One problem with the book, is the beginning is slow, but If you can get past that you will love it. 
         









Synopsis
Anidori-kiladra- Talianna-Isilee was born with her eyes closed for 3 days.  Her aunt sang songs and told stories through her life until one day her aunt left and never returned. The songs and stories were about people who talked to everything. Birds,horses, fire,wind,nature and even people that, when they talk to you you can not help but obey them. The big thing is Ani (as some call her) is the princess of Kildenree. Her mother is trying to take control of her life and everyone thinks she is crazy because she talks to the geese,swans,and her horse Falada. When she turned 15, as they mourned her fathers death, her mother revealed that when she was 6 she married Ani off to the prince of Bayern. Bayern is a country 13 1/2 months away. Soon she left with a group of guards and her best friend Selia, her lady in waiting. 
That is how it starts, find out how it ends ...