Books by Blei: Incarceron

Incarceron

by Catherine Fisher

Recommended by: Quinn H.
This book is set in a future where advanced technology has given those in charge the ability to pick the era in which they live. The main character, Finn, struggles to find a way out from the living prison called Incarceron and live a free life. Meanwhile, Claudia lives outside the prison, but is struggling to find a way to free herself from the life that she is living.They meet each other after finding a strange key that allows them to communicate, and then start plotting Finn's escape.

This book was: Pretty Awesome!

I would recommend this book to:  Anyone who likes dark fantasy books.

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Books by Blei: Space Race

Space Race

by Sylvia Waugh

Recommended by: MaiLee Y.
Thomas and his father are aliens. His dad told him that they will be leaving Earth to return and go to another planet called Ormingrat. Thomas doesn't want to leave Earth and go to the other planet, and he doesn't want to leave the people he cares about. After Thomas gets separated from his father, he must choose to stay on Earth or go to the other planet. My favorite part of this book was when Stella saw Thomas on the news, and she and Martin (Thomas' best friend) rushed to go see him at the hospital.

This book was: Okay. The middle was kind of boring.

I would recommend this book to:  People who like books about aliens.

Books by Blei: Eager

Eager

by Helen Fox

Recommended by: Sabit W.
Grumps, a robotic butler, starts to get old and forgets stuff. Mr. Bell decides to get Eager, a robotic assistant, who was loaned by a scientist friend. The BD64's are acting peculiar and LifeCorp invented them. LifeCorp is full of inventors and they are hiding something. Gavin recruits Eager to spy on LifeCorp. LifeCorp is using the BD64's to destroy all humans. See what happens in this interesting, yet odd adventure with the bells and all the robots!

This book was: Confusing yet Interesting!

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

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Books by Blei: Ties that Bind, Ties that Break

Ties that Bind, Ties that Break

by Lensey Namioka

Recommended by: Kathleen C.
This book is about a young Chinese girl who doesn't want her feet bound as is her custom. It's also about the challenges of death, discrimination, and finding where she belongs in the world. My favorite part was when she went to America.

This book was: Really Good!

I would recommend this book to: People that love drama.

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Books by Blei: Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

Recommended by: Claire R.
Jane Eyre is a book set in 18th Century England. It follows the life of Jane Eyre, a young orphan raised by a cruel aunt. She is sent to Lowood Academy then leaves for work as a governess at Thornfield Hall. She struggles with the love she has for her employer and her morals and freedom.
You will be immersed in her life of romance, tragedy, and heartbreak!

This book was: Capturing!

I would recommend this book to:  Lovers of historical fiction and romance.

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Books by Blei: You Never Heard of Willie Mays?

You Never Heard of Willie Mays?

by Jonah Winter

Recommended by: Jove'n W.
This book is about a little African American boy that grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He looked up to Joe DiMaggio and his name was Willie Mays. This book shows how Willie started in the Negro League and ended up going to the big leagues and breaking records and proving blacks are just as good as whites. He was in the army and still played baseball. It also showed his records and his career highlights. Willie became one of the best black baseball players of all time.

This book was: Awesome!

I would recommend this book to: Larry.

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Books by Blei: The Shakespeare Stealer

The Shakespeare Stealer

by Gary Blackwood

Recommended by: Joshua S.
Born into poverty and living in an orphanage, Widge is one of the only kids to be adopted. Once he is brought to his new home, he is forced to learn how to write in shorthand. His master assumed he could be taught in 2-3 months. He was way off!! It took about two years before Widge could write at a steady pace. One day a stranger enters the abode. He sees that Widge can write so he buys him for 10 gold pieces. After a few days of walking, the finally reach the stranger's home. As it turns out, the stranger is not to be Widge's new master. Widge meets Simon Bass, his real master. In the morning, Widge is sent to London with the stranger to illegally copy the famous Hamlet, a play by William Shakespeare. The first time he is there, he misses a few lines so he is sent back a second time. His second visit ends in a fire! After he loses his notepad, he must choose, face the stranger with no book, or hide with his new friends in the theater.

This book was: Suspenseful!

I would recommend this book to: Someone who likes mystery.!

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Books by Blei: Duck for President

Duck for President

by Doreen Cronin

Recommended by: Damia & Azariah
Duck basically wanted to be first in everything, but after every vote, Duck found out that it was actually hard to be first in everything. He wanted to be first in something, like the president. Duck realized that being the boss and ahead of everyone wasn't fun. So he decided to give up.

This book was: Animal Stories!

I would recommend this book to: People who like to by First!

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