Rating: Excellent! (5)

Paul Fisher seems like just your average teenage boy, and he is except for his mysterious eye injury. After damaging his eyes as a child, Paul is partially blind. His parents say that he stared into the sun as a child, but after moving to a strange town in Florida, Paul begins to doubt this story and is forced to confront his past and memories that he would rather forget. Despite his injuries Paul manages to excel at soccer though he is constantly overshadowed by his football playing brother. Will Paul find his way and discover the truth in his new hometown?

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"Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

]]> Danielle D. Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:00:08 GMT http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13639

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Everyone has secrets but not like Tandy Angel. When her parents died she committed herself to finding out who the murderer was. She finds as much evidence as possible but soon finds that she can't even trust herself or her siblings. Tandy needs to solve the mystery and keep herself in control at all times. To keep the Angel reputation in place. This book is like a classic who-done-it with a dramatic twist.

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"Confessions Of A Murder Suspect" by James Patterson

]]> Audrey C. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:15:25 GMT http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13518

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Katie Greene's mom just died. To make matters worse, Katie has to move in with her aunt she barely knows instead of with her grandparents in Canada. Did I mention that her aunt lives in Japan? Katie barely knows the language, and she can't get used to the culture changes. Then she meets Yuu Tomohiro, a mysterious boy whose drawings seem to move. Katie thinks she must be imagining things, but is she? Will she be able to get closer to Tomo? Will Katie ever get used to living in Japan? Read Ink by Amanda Sun to find out.

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"Ink" by Amanda Sun

]]> Marissa H. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:38:59 GMT http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13406

Rating: Good (4)

"Have you ever seen a face hidden in the bark of a tree and known that the man trapped inside wanted to hurt you?" This is the question that starts the chilling story of "The Crossroads." Zach Jennings and his family move to Connecticut. There some mysterious things start happening. They discover that the crossroads that their house s on is haunted by an evil ghost. Will they be able to defeat him?
This book was pretty good. The only problem I had with it was that it was a little too young for me. However, in middle school I probably would have loved this book.

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"The Crossroads" by Chris Grabenstein

]]> Marissa H. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:23:04 GMT http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13241

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Peeling away at a news story is no easy task, especially not for Hildy Biddle of Banesville. Hildy is the daughter of a deceased journalist and a farmer's daughter, the ex-girlfriend of Nathan and Lev, and a journalist for her high school paper, The Core. Things in Banesville weren't as they had always been. The old Ludlow house had spooky happenings going on such as a mysterious man trying to break in and the dead corpse of Donny Lupo found by the house. All of these happenings make for a great story, when reported with great detail and no misleading errors. The Core and its staff is very good at this detailed kind of reporting, however the town newspaper isn't. When Midian Associates comes into town and discovers the Ludlow place the decide to market it. Step 1, move the Ludlow place from Farnsworth Road to Red Road, relocating the many families that have lived there for generations. Step 2, flatten the land. Step 3, build a haunted house themed amusement park. Will Hildy be able to stop Midian Associates, confront Pen Peidmont, the editor of the town newspaper, about misleading the public, and deal with her social life? Read "Peeled" to find out. ;)

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"Peeled" by Joan Bauer

]]> Kara K. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:34:06 GMT http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13207

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Sara haas some pretty amazing powers but doesn't always appreciate when she discovers she has many more. When one of her grandmother's patient's ghost visits Sara she embarks on a thrilling adventure to help find the missing jewels and meanwhile falls in love with a boy she's never met.

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"Saranormal The Secrets Within" by Phoebe Rivers

]]> Katelyn S. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:42:57 GMT http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113&BlogPostID=13135

Rating: Just Okay (3)

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is the saying 'never judge a book by its cover'.

A mysterious Welsh Island, a crazy grandfather, an abandoned run down orphanage, and creepy photographs and an even creepier cover.

You expect this book to be horror, ghost story.

No.

It is a story of time travel, powers, and monsters. After about 3 or 4 chapters, the book loses any creepy factor it had.

It is a good book for what the actual plot is and is easy to read. Although, if you want a horror/ghost story, this book is not for you.

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"Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

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