Books By Blei: A Little Princess

A Little Princess

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Recommended by: Jerica J.
When Sara Crewe and her father came to London to drop Sara off at Miss Minchin's boarding school for girls, Sara is set to receive great fortune from her father. When she becomes penniless and finds her father is dead, she wonders what happened. Eventually she meets a man and her fortune is restored. My favorite character is Sara because she always had a positive attitude and was always kind.

This book was: Interesting!

I would recommend this book to: People who like Historical Fiction.

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Books by Blei: In the Shadow of the Pali

In the Shadow of the Pali

by Lisa Cindrich

Recommended by: Sabit W.
Liliha, a helpless girl, needs to learn how to survive in Molokai, a leper colony that has no laws. Liliha befriends Hana, a Christian, Manukekua and many other interesting people. Kalani is a helpless teenager, just like Liliha. Kalani makes herself untrackable so men wouldn't take advantage of her. When Kalani is hurt, Liliha, Hana, and Manukekua care for her. They also learn things about her. See what happens in this unforgettable and amazing book.

This book was: Too long and descriptive but fantastic!

I would recommend this book to:  People that love adventure and action.

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Books by Blei: The Youngest Templar - Keeper of the Grail

The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail

by Michael P. Spradlin

Recommended by: Quinn H.
This story starts in a monastery where Tristan has grown up his whole life. One day a group of knights rides into the monastery to take a break from riding. The leader of them, named Sir Thomas, sends him on an errand to the blacksmith. While he was waiting for the blacksmith to come out front, two men stumbled out of the tavern and one tripped and fell. Tristan laughed and the drunks got mad and grabbed Tristan and as they were about to take his horse. Tristan kicked out at them suddenly he was on the ground being beaten and heard another person come up behind him. Read the book to find out what happens next. 

This book was: A very exciting and fast-paced read.

I would recommend this book to: Any adventure lovers.

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Books by Blei: Fever 1793

Fever 1793

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Recommended by: Samuel T.
This book takes place in the big city of Philadelphia. Matilda, the main character, works with her mother in their family coffee shop. Soon her friend dies of a mysterious fever. Now, there's 5, 10, 20 dead! Rumor of the fever spreads all through the city -- then something unspeakable happens to Matilda...her mother gets horribly sick. The fever and her life turns upside down. Read to see what happens.

This book was: The best I read all year!

I would recommend this book to:  Anyone that loves a good novel!

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Books by Blei: Forge

Forge

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Recommended by: Jalen M.
In the desperate conditions of the Valley Forge winter, a 15-year-old boy, Curzon, faces the hardships of being a soldier. The young man also has to live with the fear of being discovered as a runaway slave passing for free. Later Curzon runs into a friend who he thought was dead. They both have a huge hunger for freedom and will do anything to achieve it. How far would you go to be free?

This book was: A great book!

I would recommend this book to: Anybody who likes historical fiction.

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Books by Blei: The Art of Keeping Cool

The Art of Keeping Cool

by Janet Taylor Lisle

Recommended by: Pedro A.
This book takes place in 1942 during World War II. Roberts dad has been recruited by the Air Force bombing Germany and the Nazis. While his dad is gone, life gets harder for Robert. His family is always crabby (mainly his grandpa) and he is trying to figure out why. There is also a secret his family is hiding from him. Will he find out or will his family stay angry forever?

This book was: Pretty Good!

I would recommend this book to: Anyone.

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Books by Blei: Water Street

Water Street

by Patricia Reilly Giff

Recommended by: Julia H.
This is a very good book that takes place in Brooklyn when the Brooklyn Bridge is being built. It's about a girl named Bird and a boy named Thomas. The book takes you through the journey of Bird wanting to become a nurse like her mom, and what she does to be like her mom. All the while, Thomas is falling in love with writing all about Bird and what he thinks about her.

This book was: Confusing at first but great when I read on!

I would recommend this book to: Anyone who is in 8th grade.

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Books by Blei: The Good Earth

The Good Earth

by Pearl S. Buck

Recommended by: Jade Y.
The Good Earth, a book set in pre-revolutionary China, by Pearl S. Buck, is about a farmer named Wang Lung. Wang Lung is soon to be married and lives with his father. His father is old and he needs his soon to be-wedded bride to take care of him and his father. O-Lan, his fiance, is very  useful but never does anything for herself. Together Wang Lung and O-Lan experience the ups and downs of life: bad seasons and crops, wealthy then poor, and losing some of their children.

This book was: A great read and relatable to a real-life situation.

I would recommend this book to: Very comprehensive readers.

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Books by Blei: Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine Called Birdy

by Karen Cushman

Recommended by: Cecelia N.
This is an old tale set in the year 1290 - 1291. It revolves around a young woman named Catherine (or little Birdy). She hates being told what to do! Now she's told she must marry! Will she end up married-off like a prized pig or will she find her way to freedom?

This book was: Historical fiction!

I would recommend this book to: Anyone who loves stories of old times.

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