The Teen Review from the Marathon County Public Library

"Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling

Ann S. — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:21:10 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Read the first book that started the worldwide phenomenon! You have probably seen the movies, but have you read the Harry Potter books? Trust me, they are worth the read.
Harry Potter thought he was a normal boy in a normal house in a normal town. Not the case! Strange things always seem to happen around him, magical things. Letters begin arriving from nowhere, and he is invited to a school of wizarding and magic. But little does he know the danger that awaits him. For Someone-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is after his life. With the help of two new friends, Harry must unravel mysteries, fight danger, and....try to keep up with his homework.
Full of humor, adventure, action, and mystery, the first book in the Harry Potter series will keep you glued to its pages.

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"Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling

"The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

Kaomi Y. — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:55:02 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

You've probably heard of this book before. Some of you might have even read this book before I have! This captivating novel, is one that will leave you breathless. Within the first pages, you're already pulled in too deep to get out. Tommy, abandoned in a lift, has no idea who he is, where he is, and why he was there. Goodness, he didn't even know how old he was, let alone his last name. Thomas has been swaying around for at least a half hour, and he doesn't know what to do! But once common sense reaches him, he gives out cries for help, and then gets it. Then as he steps out into the rays if the sun, and his new friends, he begins his new journey. To find himself, and to get out. He quickly figures out how things work around the Glade (the place that he was bought upon). They've been surrounded by a maze, and have been trying to figure out how to escape for years. The only people who step outside of the Glade, are Runners. Many have died trying, many have never been seen again. But for some reason, Tommy has just been pulled in. And he feels as if this"”is his destiny.

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"The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

"Enclave" by Ann Aguirre

Alex S. — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:50:15 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Deuce has strived to become a Huntress for her enclave ever since she was a small brat. When she earns the six scars showing her status, however, she gets more than she can bargain for. Discovering that a nearby enclave has been destroyed by monstrous creatures called "Freaks," she must team up with her fellow Hunter, Fade, to persuade the elders of the new danger. The elders, however, refuse the warnings and exile Deuce and Fade. Even so, Deuce's troubles are just beginning.

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"Enclave" by Ann Aguirre

"Smile" by Raina Telgemeier

Kara K. — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:21:49 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

In Smile, you follow around a girl named Raina Telgemeier, from sixth grade to high school. One night, Raina comes home from her troup meeting, trips, and knocks out her two front teeth. That misstep means trips upon trips to the orthodontist. Which means braces, retainers, and bands. (As if growing up wasn't hard enough.) Will Raina be able to handle teeth trouble on top of friend trouble, boy trouble, and the burdens of school? Read Smile to find out.

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"Smile" by Raina Telgemeier

"Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

Kyra H. — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:20:33 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

When Hannah Baker commits suicide everyone is shocked.. Until Clay Jensen finds a box of old tapes on his doorstep. This collection of 7 tapes takes you through Hannah's story, revealing 13 reasons why she committed suicide. Although this seems like a somewhat creepy book, it is probably one of the best books I've ever read.

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"Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

"Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

Kyra H. — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:17:17 GMT

Rating: Good (4)

In this book, placed in the future, Tally must decide whether to undergo a procedure to make her pretty. Everyone is considered an "ugly" until they undergo the procedure. Although she has been looking forward to this procedure for several years, she begins to question whether this is right decision. What will she choose?

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"Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

"The Host" by Stephenie Meyer

Kyra H. — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:12:05 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

In the future souls from other planets take over humans bodies. Melanie is part of a resistance group against the souls. Eventually she is caught and her body becomes the host for a soul named Wanderer. What problems will arise when two people must live in the same body?

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"The Host" by Stephenie Meyer

"Beautiful Creatures" by Kami Garcia

Megan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:01:47 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

It is a great book it has a caster and mortal but this time the girl(Lena) is the one with powers and Ethan is getting closer to her. You will get sucked into the story of this book.

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