Books by Blei: Stranded 2 - Trial by Fire by Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts

Stranded 2 - Trial by Fire

by Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts

Recommended by:  Amir S.

It all started when the Bensons and the Diazs became a family. There were two children from the Bensons and two from the Diazs: Carter and Jane Benson and Vanessa and Buzz Diaz. Their parents went on a honeymoon to Hawaii. The kids went on a trip with their Uncle Dexter on a ship ride around the ocean. But because of a storm they became shipwrecked on an island. Will the children find a way to get off the island or will danger interfere?

This book was: Breath taking!

I would recommend this book to: my neighbor, Arianna.

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Robbinsdale Middle School Hot Reads for December 11, 2015

Books by Blei: Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George

Princess of the Silver Woods

by Jessica Day George

Recommended by:  Katie E.

There are 12 Westfalian princesses that are all named after flowers: Petunia, Poppy, Jonquil, Daisy, Lilac, Hyacinth, Rose, Lily, Pansy, Iris, Violet and Orchid. Petunia is the youngest. Ever since the princesses were little, they had terrifying nightmare. In their nightmares they went to an evil placed called The Kingdom Under Stone. Every night they had to dance with the evil princes at the Midnight Balls. The Kingdom Under Stone was a dark and gloomy place, the only colors inside the whole entire castle were black, blue and violet. The princesses stopped having the nightmares before, but that was only because of people who studied magic. The people who studied magic went there and did a powerful spell to block them in their kingdom. The princes then found a way to unseal the seal. Read this book and find out what happens to the princesses. Will they find a way to escape once and for all, or will they fail?

This book was: Amazing!

I would recommend this book to: People who like fantasy.

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Books by Blei: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen

The Luxe

by Anna Goddberson

Recommended by:  Van N.

Elizabeth Holland and her sister Diana Holland were the spotlight of New York. One day when they found that their family was in debt, things started to change. They knew living in luxury will soon disappear as well as their reputation. Elizabeth was in shock when she was in an arranged marriage. Luxury, pretty girls, handsome boys, betrayal, deep dark nasty secrets, and drama. This is The Luxe. My favorite part was when Diana lost her ribbon and Henry went to get it from a duck. I like the book's writing style because it makes me imagine that I'm in the 19th Century. full of historical themes.

This book was: Amazing!

I would recommend this book to: People who like historical books and dramatic series.

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Books by Blei: The Football Champ by Tim Green

Football Champ

by Tim Green

Recommended by:  Elijah C.

Would you like a good football book with ups and downs? Then this is for you! Troy is a football genius by predicting the offensive plays for the Falcons. A reporter finds out about his talent for predicting plays, then writes to the local newspaper. With the news lingering in his mind, will he be able to clear his mind for the playoffs or will he let his team down?

This book was: A sport book.

I would recommend this book to: A football fan.

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Books by Blei: A Dark Inheritance by Chris D'Lacey

A Dark Inheritance

by Chris D'Lacey

Recommended by:  Jayden M.

Michael Malone has a special talent of supernaturally running fast. He is also missing his father who just simply vanished on his way to Mexico. Michael is trying to follow the traces left behind of his father. As he searches, Michael is tricked into joining a spy group called "The Unicorn". The Unicorn wants Michael to solve a mystery, does Michael solve that mystery? Does he find his father? Is the Unicorn good or bad?
Read to find out!

This book was: Amazing!

I would recommend this book to: People who like drama, mystery, and action.

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Books by Blei: Stranded 2 - Trial by Fire by Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbets

Stranded 2: Trial by Fire

by Jeff Probst

Recommended by:  Amir S.

It all started when the Bensons and Diazes became a fmily. There were two children from the Bensons and two from the Diazes: Carter and Jane Benson and Vanessa and Buzz Diaz. Their parents went on a honeymoon to Hawaii. The kids went on a trip with their uncle Dexter on a ship ride around the ocean. But because of a storm they became shipwrecked on an island. Will the children find a way to get off the island or will danger interfere?

This book was: Breath-taking!

I would recommend this book to: My neighbor.

I rate this book:

Robbinsdale Middle School Hot Reads for November 20, 2015

Books by Blei: In A Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz

In A Glass Grimmly

by Adam Gidwitz

Recommended by:  Madeline M.

It all starts in the Kingdom of Marchen with a beautiful queen, her daughter, and a silk merchant. Her daughter, Jill, is cousins to a boy named Jack. Together they travel up a beanstalk, kill a band of murderous giants, defeat an evil mermaid, outwit a whole goblin kingdom, and finally befriend a giant fire-breathing salamander named Eddie. They do all of this for a special object called the seeing glass. Find out how they defeat, befriend, and find an adventure in this book.

This book was: A great book!

I would recommend this book to: People who like scary & funny books..

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Books by Blei: The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

by James Dashner

Recommended by:  Kaden L.

Thomas and all the gladers were sent to glade in something called "the box"; one kid every month. Glade is really a giant maze. Everyone has to try their hardest to survive there and all play a part in a role or job for everyone to survive. They are constantly trying to escape the glade. But there are lots of challenges and obstacles in the maze. One of the biggest is the grievers. They have constantly searched for a way out but the only problem is there's only one way out, and it's not pretty.

This book was: Amazing.

I would recommend this book to: People who like action and adventure.

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Books by Blei: The Transall Saga by Gary Paulsen

The Transall Saga

by Gary Paulsen

Recommended by:  Laura B.

This book is science-fiction. In this book Kakin (aka Mark) is out camping. He sees this blue light and starts to walk towards it because he is a very curious boy. When he gets close to the light, he travels to a new world. He will have to learn to survive and make new friends and have to fight. What will Kakin do next?
Read the book to find out!

This book was: Really awesome.

I would recommend this book to: People who like science fiction.

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Books by Blei: Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger

Etiquette & Espionage

by Gail Carriger

Recommended by: Talia S.

This book is about a girl named Sophronia, who was attending finishing school. While she may have originally thought that she was going to learn to be more ladylike, after a few days she realized that etiquette might not be the only thing that she would learn at the school.
The school not only teaches manners, but it also teaches them how to throw a knife and how to be a good spy. Sophronia and Dimity are trying to find a hidden prototype. Do they ever find it? Read to find out

This book was: Very awesome!

I would recommend this book to: People who like mystery stories with a hint of romance.

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Books by Blei: The Witch's Boy by Kelly Barnhill

The Witch's Boy

by Kelly Barnhill

Recommended by:  Leah B.

This adventurous book also has magic. The main character, Ned, gets stolen from his village by bandits. He eventually is able to run away, but there is something that the Bandit King needs from Ned, his magic. As Ned runs away he gets lost in a forest so he follows the river to get back home. One night when he is in the forest, he hears footsteps. He discovers that a baby wolf was following him, so Ned keeps him by his side. The wolf and Ned travel through the forest and meet a girl. The girl leads him and the wolf through the forest and all is an adventure especially when they meet magic stones. The stones tell Ned what will happen to his village and that they have to get back there to stop it. Will Ned, Aine, and the wolf make it?

This book was: Super adventurous and sometimes a bit scary!

I would recommend this book to: People who like adventures.

I rate this book:

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Books by Blei - Historical Fiction: Forgotten Fire by Adam Bagdasarian

Forgotten Fire

by Adam Bagdasarian

Recommended by:  Indigo P.

This is about Vahan, a boy around the age of twelve or thirteen. In the year of 1915, the Turks started slaying Armenians; murdering them in cold blood. He is a young boy who witnessed his family's death. He escaped with his brother, sister, whom you'll see later on in the story. Vahan's goal is to survive and outrun the Turks. This book is heart-wrenching and filled with sadness, and it'll make you crave for more as you read on. It is adventurous and terrifyingly good. Forgotten Fire will make you devour the words. You'll love it, I promise. But be warned, this book will sadden you greatly.

This book was: Heart wrenchingly sad!

I would recommend this book to: Young readers and everyone.

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Books by Blei - Historical Fiction: What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell

What I Saw and How I Lied

by Judy Blundell

Recommended by:  Chelsea J.

This book is about the Spooner's family going on a vacation after WWII. The daughter named Evie falls in love with a boy twice her age. The family is upset about it so they go fishing without Evie and drown the boy when a hurricane is about to come. The police send them to court where witnesses say what happened. Evie finds out the boy was just using her to get to her mother, which worked. Even after hearing that though she lies to help her family and they go home. When they get home her grandma hides a suitcase full of money in the closet. Evie later that week takes it and gets rid of it for good.

This book was: Interesting.

I would recommend this book to: Mystery lovers.

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Books by Blei - Historical Fiction: Soldier X by Don L. Wulffson

Soldier X

by Don L. Wulffson

Recommended by:  Nolan B.
This book is about a German soldier named Erick Brandt. He is sixteen, and he is fighting in WWII. The story begins with him on a train to Russia, to be a translator. When the train gets bombed. This bombing was not bad, but it was only the beginning of what he will see at war. If you want to know what happens in the war, read Soldier X. My favorite part was when Erik was knocked out, and when he woke up, most of his friends were dead.

This book was: Historical Fiction.

I would recommend this book to: People who like adventure.

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Books by Blei - Historical Fiction: The Demon in the Teahouse by Thomas Hoobler and Dorthy Hoobler

The Demon in the Teahouse

by Thomas Hoobler & Dorthy Hoobler

Recommended by:  Paoze V.
Seikei is an adopted son of a judge. He takes many lessons of culture, art, and combat by his mentor. Not the greatest at these arts but at solving cases. An incident happened involving fire, and later that day, the judge and Seikei went to investigate. They have collected clues to a culprit. now leading to a tea-house, Seikei is undercover. Days past in the tea-house and things happen while undercover. He meets new people, Nui the servant, and Umae the geisha. Umae announces Nui, her sister in shadow. Nui gets lost one day, Umae tells Seikei what happens. Seikei goes on a search which leads him to a house. He meets the owner, but found out it was a trap. It was on fire, but who is the culprit!??!

This book was: Amazing!

I would recommend this book to: Friends.

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Books by Blei - Historical Fiction: On the Wings of Heroes by Richard Peckk

On the Wings of Heroes

by Richard Peck

Recommended by:  William S.
Davy Bowman and his friend, Scooter Tomlinson, both have family members that went off to fight in World War II. They both look for ways to support the war effort. At first, they collect a ton of scrap metal to help build bombers and tanks. They collect so much they earn movie tickets that last all year. Then they collect milkweed from a barn where they meet an old women who thinks they are stealing her dad's old car. She lets them in for some cake. They then start collecting paper. They collect a lot but then some older Boy Scouts steal the papers. After that they quit Cub Scouts and never collect paper again. They they get a letter that Bill, Davy's brother, was shot down over France. Davy's whole family gets worried and soon his grandparents show up to help them cope. Davy's grandpa starts making homemade root beer which later explodes. Soon after, they receive mail that Bill has been found and is on his way home. Davy and his dad go outside and shoot a shotgun in the air for their returning hero.

This book was: A very fun book for all ages!

I would recommend this book to: Anybody who likes to read.

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Books by Blei - Historical Fiction: The Art of Keeping Cool by Janet Taylor Lisle

The Art of Keeping Cool

by Janet Taylor Lisle

Recommended by:  Alise M.
This story is told by Robert, a 12-year-old boy, whose dad is a pilot in World War II. He moves into his grandparent's cottage with his mom and sister. Elliot, his cousin, lives nearby. Abel Hoffman is a grown refugee who lives deep in the woods. Because he comes from Europe, other think he is a spy. Elliot starts to spend more time with Abel, which becomes a concern to his parents and the whole town. Do you think Abel is a threat? My favorite part was when there was a forest fire. 

This book was: Well detailed and action filled!

I would recommend this book to: Good readers

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