Books by Blei: Hidden Talents

Hidden Talents

by David Lubar

Recommended by: Ryan G.
This book "Hidden Talents" was amazing!
It is about a boy named Martin who gets sent to a school full of delinquents because he just can't stop talking. When he is at this school, he finds new friends and learns that they have "hidden talents" and it gets Martin kind of suspicious so he digs deeper and it gets really weird.
I wanted to keep turning the pages because it was so interesting learning about these talents which are kind like superpowers. Closer to the end of the book, Martin finds out he also has a talent of his own.

This book was:  Awesome and you should read it!!

I would recommend this book to: Anybody.

A/R Level: 4.2 Middle Grade
A/R Points: 7 points

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Books by Blei: How Reading Changed My Life

How Reading Changed My Life

by Anna Quindlen

Recommended by: Dominque W.
Hello fellow reader,
I am going to introduce you to the book "How Reading Changed My Life" by Anna Quindlen. This book is not for lovers of action or adventure books. The book is about the author, Anna Quindlen, and her adventures of reading books. How she used to sit in a club chair and read instead of playing with her friends. How she loved specific books when others didn't. She also talked about banned books and things only for kids over 13. There there was a time when computers almost replaced books!
To find out what happened to books, pick up "How Reading Changed My Life" at your local library.

This book was:  Slightly interesting

I would recommend this book to: Readers who love literature and biographies.

A/R Points: Upper Grade

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Books by Blei: Entwined

Entwined

by Heather Dixon

Recommended by: Lauren E.

Twelve princesses find a ravishing place to dance during a time of mourning. They meet "Keeper", who is the High King who has been dead for two-hundred years. Keeper keeps things the girls drop. Everything they own has a little bit of magic. The magic makes Keeper stronger. Keeper lets them dance every night in his pavilion where he lives. Azalea, the oldest, found the pavilion on night. Keeper like Azalea, she reminds him of her mother. What will become of Azalea because of Keeper? This is a book of love, passion and dance.

This book was:  Enchanting to read!

I would recommend this book to: Anyone who likes a fantasy story.

A/R Points: 14 points

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Books by Blei: What I Saw and How I Lied

What I Saw and How I Lied

by Jody Blundell

Recommended by: Kathleen C.
This saga is about a 15-year-old girl named Evie and her desire to be like her mom, Beverly. Evie is an insecure girl trying to find out who she really is. She moves to Florida with her family. They meet a nice boy named Peter, who Evie claimed to be in love with. Everything seems perfect, until you figure out...What happened? What are the lies? Who is deceased and how everything affects their lives.

This book was:  Very sad and exciting!

I would recommend this book to: People that love twists and turns.

A/R Level: 4.1
A/R Points: 8 points

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Books by Blei: Into No Man's Land

Into No Man's Land: The Journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty

by Ellen Emerson White

Recommended by: Joshua S.

Patrick Seamus Flaherty is a teenager fresh out of high school ready to serve his country. But when he gets to Vietnam he doesn't get a warm welcome. Though his comrades are helpful to him, his odds of survival are looking grim. This book is great for those looking for a chaotic adventure and how the war in 1968 went on.

This book was:  Amazing!

I would recommend this book to: 7th and 8th graders.

A/R Level: 5.9 MG

A/R Points: 7 points

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Books by Blei: An Abundance of Katherines

An Abundance of Katherines

by John Green

Recommended by: Lily P.
Colin Singleton likes girls named Katherine. No, not Kate or Katie, Cat or Kathy or Kathleen, not even Catherine. K-A-T-H-E-R-I-N-E. He has nineteen of them, all of which have dumped him. Thinking a road trip might clear his mind off of Katherine XVIII, he's off with his only friend, Hassan. Colin has two missions to complete on this adventure:
1. To formulate a theorem that can predict relationship outcomes and
2. To find a job...
As he's working on his theorem, he manages to find a job, and a girl whose name happens to be Lindsey, not Katherine! So he can't like her, right?
This story is very humorous and will keep you on your toes until the very end.
 

This book was:  Very funny and entertaining! Also very realistic.
I would recommend this book to: 7th - 10th graders. Ones who like a good rom-com!

A/R Level: 5.6 UG

A/R Points: 10 points

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Books by Blei: One Crazy Summer

One Crazy Summer

by Randy Frahm

Recommended by: Seth P.

In 1968, Delphine is not exactly the most push-over girl. Either when she's battling boys, or protecting her sisters, Vonetta and Fern, she stands up, ever for herself. But when Delphine and her sisters are sent off from Brooklyn to Oakland to meet a mother that doesn't want them, she must prepare for the worst. But first, what's in the kitchen? What did Fern see? Who is Afua? While they meet all crazy characters they embark on an unforgettable adventure, book lovers, in One Crazy Summer.

This book was:  Very deep and resonating!

I would recommend this book to: Everyone who can read.

A/R Level: 4.6 MG

A/R Points: 7 points

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Books by Blei: Dead Is Not An Option

 

Dead Is Not An Option

by Marlene Perez

Recommended by: Julia H.

Psychic Daisy likes helping her boyfriend's dad with police cases. One day Daisy stumbled upon her friend, Alies, who had gotten attacked and is trying to figure out if it had something to do with her dad's kidnapping. Her other friend, Lily, and her fiance are under a spell. Meanwhile, she is waiting for an acceptance letter from her hometown college. Take a look at this book and try to solve the mystery with Daisy. You won't regret it!

This book was:  By far the best mystery book I have ever read!

I would recommend this book to: Someone who loves mystery books.

A/R Level: 4.5 MG

A/R Points: 7 points

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Books by Blei: Deer Hunting

Deer Hunting

by Randy Frahm

Recommended by: Vinny V.

This book is about deer and how to hunt them. It first tells you about the gun parts and compound bow. Then it tells you about different deer species. Then book also tells you about safety and the gears that you need to know. It also discusses regulations, skills and techniques.

This book was:  Informative!

I would recommend this book to: Kids who like hunting.

A/R Level: 4.9 MG

A/R Points: .5 points

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Books by Blei: The False Princess

The False Princess

by Ellis O'Neal

Recommended by: Brenda G.

This books isn't about princesses in fairy tales. This book is cool because there are different emotions that you might feel when you read this book. There are sad moments, happy, love, mystery, and magical moments. This book is about three girls and how their lives change when two of them find out that they are false princesses. The third girl is the true princess but she doesn't know if. Kiernan who loves Sinda is going on a journey with Sind to find the true princess. But something happens that becomes trouble. What will happen to the true princess?

This book was:  Fantastic because of all the emotions!

I would recommend this book to: People who like to read about other's lives.

A/R Level: 5.8 UG

A/R Points: 15 points

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