Books by Blei: The Awakening

The Awakening

by Michael Carroll

Recommended by: Ashley S.
Superhumans once lived on earth though they vanished -- or did they? One sunny day, Brian and his friends are walking home from school when his little sister comes and tells him that dinner is ready and he needs to come in and stop talking to his friends. He doesn't listen. Five minutes later she starts biking toward him and all of a sudden Brian and Jake see a bus headed right for her! One second Brian sees her in the road and next in the hands of Jake on the side of the road. Brian wonders how did Jake move that fast to save her? Is he a superhuman? Maybe he is the start of a whole new world. Want to find out? Read this book. It's good.

This book was: Cool.

I would recommend this book to:  People Who Like Action

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Books by Blei: Transall Saga

The Transall Saga

by  Gary Paulsen

Recommended by: Josh, Lauren, Soleil, and Jade

Mark, a boy who was hiking through a missile range when all of sudden, his life's change. Mark get transported into a strange world or what seems like it, and doesn't know what to do. In order to survive he has to fend and do everything for himself. Along the way he meets tribal people of the Transall World and tries to find clues to back to Earth. The Transall Saga was a very good book and will make you think of the centuries awaiting for us humans.

This book was: Good, an above-average read.

I would recommend this book to:  Science Fiction lovers.

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Books by Blei: Across the Universe

Across the Universe

by  Beth Revis

Recommended by: Cecelia, Trinity, Ashley, and Kate

This book tells the story of a teenage girl named Amy, and the future leader of the Ship, Elder. Amy has been frozen in cryo-sleep and suddenlty awakens on board a ship, over 200 years in the future, called Godspeed. Meanwhile Elder is trying to learn how to lead the ship by his teacher and current leader of the ship, Eldest. But when Amy and other frozens get unplugged, Amy and Elder must find out who is committing these crimes.

This book was: A suspenseful, romantic Sci-Fi book.

I would recommend this book to:  Anyone who loves romance and science fiction.

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Books by Blei: The Uglies

The Uglies

by  Scott Westerfeld

Recommended by: Lily P. and Claire R.

Uglies is a thrilling story of a post-apocalyptic society where you are considered ugly until you go through major plastic surgery, also known as "the operation". All Tally ever wanted was to pull pranks and be pretty, but when she meets Shay, it all changes. When Shay leaves for "The Smoke", a mysterious town far away to be with a man named David, Tally doesn't know what to do. A visit from the intimidating Special Circumstances doesn't help either. Tally sets off in hope to be allowed the operation, but she sees the truth of being pretty and of the society, her allegiances lie elsewhere. In this suspenseful and thought-provoking novel you will find your views changed and your outlook on society will never be the same.

This book was: Thought provoking and suspenseful.

I would recommend this book to:  Mature audiences.

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Books by Blei: The Roar

The Roar

by  Emma Clayton

Recommended by: Sabit W., Ryan G., and Jacob H.

Ellie got kidnapped by Mal Gorman, and Mika does whatever it takes to find her. He then eneters a Pod Fighter tournament, a virtual game. Mika realizes soon that if he wins the tournament he could save his family from their mouldy, run-down house. People start testing him for his mutant power and to not tell his parents. See what happens in this exciting adventure with Mika.

This book was: Exciting.

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

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Books by Blei: The Roar

The Roar

by  Emma Clayton

Recommended by: Kevin L., Nancy N., Thao H., and Alex
Everyone thinks that Ellie, Mika's twin sister is dead. Mika doesn't, he thinks she is alive and he is right. She has been kidnapped and Mika will do anything to get to his sister. He lives in a really poor place, but he is willing to do anything to get to his sister.

This book was: Very interesting.

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

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Books by Blei: Virtual War

Virtual War

by  Gloria Skurzynski

Recommended by: Jerica J., Julia H., and Mai L.
When 14-year-old Corgan is chosen to be captain of his war team, he is distracted, by a girl named Sharla. Later on Corgan finds that Sharla and Brig, a mutant boy, are on his team. He breaks the rules and goes out of his clean room with Sharla's help. He discovers that everyone doesn't live as lavishly as he and his teammates. When it's time for the war, he makes a deal before it starts. After the war, Corgan finds he was betrayed by Sharla and Brig.

This book was: Amazing.

I would recommend this book to:  Anyone who likes Science Fiction.

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Books by Blei: Virtual War

Virtual War

by Gloria Skurzynski

Recommended by: Joshua S. and Quinn H.

Genetically engineered, has the fastest reflexes ever recorded, Corgon is a young 14-year-old boy preparing for the greatest moment of his life. A war, but not just any war, a virtual one. Accompanied by two other warriors, they train long and hard for this glorious battle. After training for a very long period of time, they start sneaking out at night to meet up. They start talking about their training and decide to propose a deal to the Council in exchange for victory in the war. This was an intense book was definitely amusing.

This book was: Interesting!

I would recommend this book to:  Anyone who loves unevenly paged books.

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Books by Blei: A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeline L'Engle

Recommended by: Seth P., Samuel T., Andrew M., and Dominique W.

When Meg Murray and her brother, Charles Wallace, meet a strange, old woman named Mrs. Whatsit, they know their lives are about to change. Suddenly teleporting away after meeting two other equally strange women, Meg, Charles, and their friend Calvin, find that a threat as old as time is getting uncomfortably close to home. Follow our heroes as the tesser through space-time, rise up against all odds. To see their epic and perilous quest unfold, pick up a copy of this book and it's sequel today.

This book was: Quite interesting and outstanding.

I would recommend this book to:  Philosophy lovers and adventure lovers.

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Books by Blei: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury

Recommended by: Dominique W.

I am showing you the book, "Fahrenheit 451", an award winning book and a classic tale set in the future.  Guy Montag is a fireman in the future, where "firemen" have a new purpose, to burn books. He also has a wife named, Mildred, who is in love with the parlor walls. One night, on a walk to his house, he meets someone named, Clarisse, which now changes his life forever. in the next few days, Montag realizes the importance of books, meets Faber, and runs away from the city. Also a surprise cliffhanger at the end. My favorite part of the book is when Montag is running away from the police, through out the city. This book would probably be an Adventure, Science-Fiction, and Suspense book. I like the writing of this book because it gives you a sens of where the story takes place, sad and depressing. i recommend this to book lovers, lovers of story-time, and fans of future books.

This book was: Amazing!

I would recommend this book to:  Fans of future things.

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Books by Blei: Transall Saga

Transall Saga

by Gary Paulson

Recommended by: Jalen M.
Mark was a young man who had a passion for hiking. All Mark did was hike, he loved it. Until one day, Mark was taken by a bean of blue light on one of his hiking trips. Mark then found himself on another planet. As he tries to find a way back home, he has to adjust his lifestyle to this new planet in order to survive. Would you be able to adjust to a totally different planet? How would you deal with this situation? We will find out how Mark deals with this as he finds out his own startling powers.

This book was: A great Sci-Fi book.

I would recommend this book to:  Anyone who likes Science-Fiction.

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Books by Blei: The Supernaturalists

The Supernaturalists

by Eoin Colfer

Recommended by: Julia H.
Cosmo Hill wants to escape Clarissa Frayne Institute to live a normal life. When he finally gets out, he is found by Stefan, Mona, and Ditto, the Supernaturalists. They can see blue supernatural creatures called parasites. They suck the life out of hurt or dying people. Cosmo soon finds out he can see the parasites too. Having nowhere else to go, Cosmo joins them in their hunts and notices the parasites are not what he thinks they are. Cosmo certainly didn't get the life he was hoping for, but maybe much better.

This book was: Great.

I would recommend this book to:  Action lovers.

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Books by Blei: The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds

by Alexandra Bracken

Recommended by: Jerica J.
When 10-year-old Ruby is put into Camp Thurmond, she goes into a coma for six years. When Ruby awakes, she is warned to hide her powers as an orange. One of the doctors helps her escape but she escapes her because she finds they are using her for her power. Now, Ruby meets another group of kids, Liam, Chubs, and Suzume. Together they make it to a safe camp that they find out isn't so great after all. Will Ruby be caught?

This book was: Interesting.

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

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Books by Blei: S.Y.L.O.

SYLO

by D. J. MacHale

Recommended by: Samuel T.
Tucker is on an island called Pemperwick, that's been recently quarantined by a military group that call themselves SYLO. They're investigating a so-called "virus" but it may not be all fake because it had already killed the star player on his football team. Then Tucker starts hearing and seeing weird things around the island. How will Tucker escape SYLO's hard cold grasp and warn the mainland of SYLO's false identity? My favorite character is Tory Sleeper, because she is the toughest person in the book and she doesn't take crap from anyone!

This book was: The best book I've read in a long time.

I would recommend this book to: Anyone that loves novels.

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Books by Blei: Matched

Matched

by Ally Condie

Recommended by: Lauren E.
Cassia has always trusted the society, the officials, and her purpose. But one day after her matching ceremony, a mistake/infraction is committed. It changes her life. It has Cassia making different decisions than she would do regularly. Facing the impossible choosing between two people you love. Between the life you have always know or the life that is rarely seen. Between perfection and passion can there be freedom without a choice?

This book was: Spectacular!

I would recommend this book to:  The Giver and Hunger Game Readers.