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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Books by Blei: Dread Locks


Dread Locks
by Neal Shusterman

Recommended by: Lori R.
This book is about a boy named Parker who met a mysterious girl named Tara. He met her she she appears one day in his bed. Tara and Parker become friends. Parker helps Tara meet new friends, but each one that she meets has strange things happen to them. One of them starts to eat kitty litter!
Read to find out what Tara's really all about!


This book was: Amazing!

I would recommend this book to: People who like drama!

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Books by Blei: Skellig

Skellig
by David Almond

Recommended by: Jade Y.
Michael and his family were perfectly fine when they move into their new house. They were happy and healthy until his baby sister got sick. Michael and his parents were super sad and depressed. One day while exploring his garage, he found a dead-looking creature. He kept this secret with his friend, Mina. The creature calls himself, "Skellig". Together with Skellig, the two learn about the ups and downs of life. They also have adventures and created a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Skellig is a beautiful story full of sadness and smiles. Filled with heartwarming events. It's a book for everyone.
This book was: A Fantastic read! A book made for everyone.

I would recommend this book to: Real life and adventure readers.
AR level? 3.5 UG
AR points? 4
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Books by Blei: The False Prince

The False Prince
by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Recommended by: Josh J.Once there was a boy, Sage, that was caught stealing a raw, dead chicken. He was caught by a man that introduces himself as Connor, a nobleman. He took Sage and three other orphans like Sage. What does Connor want with them? Read to find out about unsuspecting friends, unsuspecting enemies and a wild secret.
 
This book was: One Huge Cliff-Hanger!

I would recommend this book to: Anyone that likes fantasy.

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Books by Blei: The Spy Down the Street

The Spy Down the Street
by Irene Schultz

Recommended by: Azariah M. & Damia J.
The woodlanders are a group of orphans that live down the street from a lady named Selma. The woodlander's solve mysteries; in this specific book they solved a case. One day they went to Selma's garage sale, and she was selling all of her husband's things but she was not suppose to. When he got home, "when he wasn't suppose to", the garage sale was still going. But one of the woodlaner's bought a pocket watch that had secret codes in them. Kurt got mad and started chasing after them and they start spying.

This book was: Interesting and we can't wait to see what happens next.

I would recommend this book to: Mystery lovers.
 
A/R Level: MG
A/R Points: 1
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Books by Blei: Held


Held
by Edeet Ravel

Recommended by: Soleil S.
Seventeen year-old Chloe Mills is on summer vacation in Athens, Greece, with her best friend, Angie Shaw. They're in a volunteer program at a community center in Greece. On their last day in Athens, Chloe gets kidnapped! Her hostage taker confines her to an abandoned warehouse but supplies her with gourmet meals and wine. With her kidnapper only visiting her once in a while, her deprivation of company leads her to fall in love with her kidnapper! Now she can't imagine life without him. What happens next?
 
This book was: Intended for mature audiences.

I would recommend this book to: Anyone who likes love/drama books.
 
A/R Level: UG
A/R Points: 5.2
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Books by Blei: Out of Reach

Out of Reach
by Carrie Arcos
Recommended by: Kaylee H.
This books is about a girl named Rachel who is in her teens. She goes on an adventure to find her brother, Micha. Micha is an addict to meth. He runs away from rehab to get more meth. Now my favortie character is Rachel. I love how she never gives up and how she goes to the end! This was awesome. I loved it so much!

This book was: I LOVED it!
I would recommend this book to: Everyone in 7th through 12th grade.

A/R Level:  UG
A/R Points: 17
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Books by Blei: The 5th Wave

The 5th Wave
by Rick Yancy
Recommended by: Samuel T.
Hi, my name is Sam, and this is the 5th Wave! I felt this was on of the best reads I've had in a long time. This is an action/adventure story and there is a little romance. I thought it was very well played out.

Cassie, the main character, is on a quest to find her little brother, Sammy, in a post-apocalyptic waste world. As she continues her question, she runs into some unlikely characters including an alien, and her love from high school and more. As the story continues, you read from the other people's perspective (was a good add-in). So, if you are into sci-fi, you'll love this book.

This book was: Fantastic, stunning, fast-paced.
I would recommend this book to: Everyone that love's science-fiction.

A/R Level: 4.6 UG
A/R Points: 17
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