Creek Critiques

This book is one of the best books I’ve ever read.  It is great for people who like adventure, danger, and spies.  This book is about a boy who was recruited to be a spy.  His name is Alex Rider and he’s back in this thrilling book.  Alex Rider is on his own when he gets recruited by the special operation division, MI6.  He is therefore sent to the academy of Point Blanc to investigate but it soon turns into a fight for his life.  Dr. Greif is determined to take over.  Will Alex stop him in time? 

Aurica R.’s Rating: ***1/2

This is a great book about true friendship.  Cornelia S. Englehart is a smart girl who lives in the crowded streets of New York City.  Life is hard for her growing up, as she has a very famous mom and dad.  When new neighbors move in, she expects them to be the same as the rest, going through Cornelia just to know her famous mother.  Instead, she finds herself face to face with one of the most amazing woman (or older woman) she has ever known.  Read about this strange but perfect relationship between a girl and her neighbor in this wonderful book.

Review by Cindy P.

Trumpet of the Swan is a book of family and love.  It makes you ask yourself the questions, “Do I really fit in?” Sam and his father go to a hunting ground every year.  This year is something special for Sam as he discovers the true meaning of friendship.  Swans are beautiful and magnificent creatures.  What does one swan have to do to earn a living?  How about pay back a harmful, yet to him, horrible crime?  This is all revealed in The Trumpet of the Swan.

Review by Cindy P.

Megan’s Island is a great book about family and friends, and is full of mystery, adventure, and hope.  Megan Collier and her little brother Sandy imagine a great summer full of swimming and days at the beach.  Fun-filled days running around and having fun.  But then suddenly, their mom tenses up and moves them to their grandfather’s house in the middle of the night.  What they discover there is a secret so chilling yet intense that will have you reading the whole book non-stop until you figure out the mystery of their past.  Are they really who they think they are?

Review by Cindy P.

Percy Jackson is not like other kids. He is a half-blood which means he is half human and half god. His father is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Percy and his friends Annabeth, another half-blood, Tyson, Percy’s Cyclops half-brother, and Grover, a satyr, have to go into the ancient maze… the Labyrinth. They must find the creator of the maze before the forces of evil do. It is an exciting book with adventure at every turn. Anyone who likes adventure would love this book. 

Niklas F.’s Rating: ****

Another year in school, Vlad doesn’t know if he will survive it. His problems are just stacking, when Henry doesn’t want to be his drudge anymore, D’Ablo is seeking revenge on him, his relationship with Merideth, his uncle mysteriously disappears, and Eddie is still trying to prove he is a vampire. Vlad doesn’t know if he will survive the first week. This book is a wonderful over the weekend read.

Salman H.’s Rating: ****

Book One: Twilight (498 pages); Ashley R.’s Rating: ****

Twilight is a love story about a boy and girl from totally different worlds. The girls name is Bella she moves to Forks, Washington and her life is changed for ever. She meets a boy named Edward Cullen and she knows he is the one for her, but she will soon find out something horribly dangerous about him. This book has mystery, drama, romance and so much more.  This book will take you to places you have never been before.  If you read this book you will ride a rollercoaster of emotions.  Twilight is the best series of books ever.  You will not believe your eyes when you read this book, it has its up and downs but it’s a great book!

Book Two: New Moon (563 pages); Ashley R.’s Rating: ****

New Moon is the continuation of the love story, Twilight.  Bella is still in love with the vampire, Edward.  Bella makes a new best friend, Jacob Black.  He also has a secret of his own.  Every day Bella wants to spend all of her time with Jacob Black because she is in a very deep depression from Edward leaving her, even though it was for her safety.  Bella goes to Italy on a brave and dangerous journey to find Edward.  This book is very adventurous and dangerous.  This book is one of the best books I have ever read in my life!

Phileas Fogg, an English aristocrat, makes a bet in which he must traverse the world in eighty days.  He goes to India , China , and many other foreign countries.  Fogg meets interesting people and sees odd cultures.  He uses different forms of transportation such as steamers, trains, and even elephants!  Little does Mr. Fogg know, he is being chased by a detective, Mr. Fix, who accuses him of stealing fifty-five thousand pounds from an English bank.  Readers who like books about different countries would definitely enjoy this!

 Kate A.’s Rating: ***1/2

The Prince and the Pauper is about two young boys, one named Tom, the other named Edward.  Tom lived the life of a pauper but always dreamt he could become a prince.  One day he ventured to the palace gates, where a crowd was gathered.  Inside the courtyard was the prince.  Tom eagerly stepped forward but was seized by the guards.  Edward, the prince, set him free and asked him to come into the castle with him.  Edward questioned the pauper and decided that Tom’s life was much more interesting than his own.  Here they switched places, and their adventures began.  I think this is a good pick for someone who enjoys challenging fairy tales. 

 Kate A.’s Rating: ***1/2

Psychics? Mediums? Ghosts? Readings? To Calla, these things are out of the ordinary…But to the people of Lily Dale, it is their life. Calla’s mother mysteriously has an accident which makes Calla come to Lily Dale to live with her quite eccentric grandmother, Odelia. Before going to Lily Dale, Calla had not known that it’s was the world’s leading place for spiritualism. Her mother never told her why she left Lily Dale long ago, but Calla has a strange curiosity to find out. Realizing where she is, Calla is now a little spooked. Now knowing that her Grandmother is a psychic, Calla researches Lily Dale. But, while doing so she begins to…Well…See things. She sees a woman. Not a real one, a ghost. Is she trying to tell Calla something? Will Calla find out the secret to her Mom’s mysterious death? Or… will she uncover a powerful energy lurking within her?

Review by Kaitlin F.