Title: The Luxe
Author: Anna Godbersen.
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This story takes place in 1899 Manhatten. It is about the two Holland sisters Elizabeth and Diana. There is a lot of romance, back stabbing, and cheating in this book. Elizabeth has to marry Henry but she loves Will, the Holland's coachman, and Henry loves Diana. Penelope, Elizabeth's best friend, loves Henry.
I really liked this book . It is a definite pleaser and it keeps you wanting to read more!

Reviewer: ???

Ttitle: Marcelo In The Real World
Author: Francisco X. Stork
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This book is written in the prospective of a teenager who has autism. He's the one telling the story so you see things through his eyes and it's very interesting. The book tells the story of seventeen year old Marcelo who goes to a private school for those who need special assistance. His dad convinces him to work at his law firm and he starts his summer there. The only problem is that Marcelo doesn't know if he'll be able to really adjust to the way "normal" people live.
.He meets new people and learns new things by being out in the "real world."
I would recommend this book to anyone who is trying to find a great read. Marcelo is at times hilarious because he doesn't get certain phrases.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: Paper Towns
Author: John Green
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This is a brilliant book that begins with a tone that makes you think that it’s going to be just like those young adult books about the stereotypical teenager who rambles on and on about sex, drugs, and rock and roll novels with absolutely no real purpose. But as it goes on it mixes the whole “stereotypical teenager” with humor (literally there were parts that I was reading in bed and started laughing hysterically like a crazy person), but more importantly the book goes into a nicely written lesson about how not to judge people according to their appearance and that some people have an unexpected third dimension, and it’s got a fairly entertaining plot! So read read read read read! Read!

Reviewer: Rausie
Grade: nine

Title: Hunted
Author: P.C Cast and Kristen Cast
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This is the fifth book of the House of Night series. It is about Zoey's journey to becoming a high priestess vampire. She has her friend's back and the Red Fledglings aren't a secret anymore. Nobody at the school except Zoey and her friends know the threat. Neferet and Kalona have fooled the people at her school. The school seems to be under his spell. The group hides out in a tunnel underground and they're safe there. Something unexpected happens to Zoey, so they need to get back to the House of Night with Kalona, Neferet, and the entire school under their spell. It's a great book and the ending just makes you want a sixth book.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: nine

Title: The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs
Author: Jack Gantos
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This book was a satisfying read and was pretty interesting, but this book was ridiculously similar to the movie Psycho. With the exception that the author remade the theme of Psycho into a much more fictional theme, but it was a quick read that was very enjoyable.

Reviewer: Rausie
Grade: nine

Title :  Top 8
Author: Katie Finn
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In this book Maddie has the perfect life. She has amazing friends and an amazing boyfriend. She is obsessed with her blog called Friendverse which is almost like a Facebook or Myspace. When she goes on a cruise for vacation and comes back, she finds out that someone hacked her Friendverse page. The person who hacked her page wrote mean comments about her friends and broke her up with her boyfriend. Everyone in the school hated her. She finally finds out who hacked her.
I recommend this book because it is a book that teenagers can relate to. I also like that it is interactive because you are able to read Maddie's blogs in the novel.

Reviewer: Marianne
Grade: nine

Title: What it Is
Author: Lynda Barry
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 I honestly loved this book beyond anything imaginable; it was incredibly helpful and inspiring to me as an artist and it's beautiful for anyone who enjoys illustrations that are mixed media and such. Reading what Lynda Barry writes is very interesting, because it’s very helpful for anyone who’s found themself stuck when writing a story or drawing a picture.  And it’s pretty! Why not get it?

Reviewer: Rausie
Grade: nine

Title: You Don’t Know Me
Author: David Klass
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 A book written brilliantly, with an informative plot about child abuse, but don’t let that one aspect turn you off. Though it’s about abuse it lets you venture into the mind of a kid who learns to liberate himself and you experience all of his pains alongside him and all of his victories. Not only is the writing brilliant, but after reading this it will definitely leave you thinking.

Reviewer: Rausie
Grade: nine

Title: Inuyuashe
Author: Rumiko Takahashi
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This Manga series seems really enthralling so far. The story makes you really want to find out how Kagome and Inuyuasha end up. The Manga follows the Anime in the exact same way so if you miss a novel you can just watch the Anime online.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: nine

Title: The Prophet of Yonwood
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
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This book is an interesting prequel to "The City of Ember", and is an easy read. (My main reason behind wanting to read this book is to find out how Ember ends.) The book begins with a narrator who is quite innocent and in some places annoyingly naive, but I'm assuming that was DuPrau's point, because you experience loads of key events that ultimately change the protagonist during the novel. And though it's got an interesting plot line about an overly paranoid town and how the constant fear changes and harms people, it's not very relevant when it comes to Ember. The only way I knew that this was even related to the Ember books was until I reached the end.

Would you recommend this book?
I do recommend this book to someone looking for a book that is slightly adventurous and easy. But, if you (like me) plan on reading this only because you are wondering about Ember, you might be disappointed since Ember is barely mentioned. 

Reviewer: Roxy
Grade: 9

Title: Untamed
Author P.C. Cast
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This book is the fourth one in its series. Although it is the fourth book it's certainly ranked number one in the series. The book is about Zoey Redbird who goes to the House of Night, a place where vampires are taught and grow.
In this book, Zoey went from having three boyfriends to having none. She may fall in love again, although she doesn't want to. Her mentor, who she realizes isn't as nice as she appears, is planning something. Zoey later later finds out what that plan is and with her friends, she fights it, and, who knows...she may rekindle an old flame.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: The Parliment of Blood
Author: Justin Richards
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This propelling story takes place in London, England. It's about a group of fellows who discover vampires and their secrets as well. The first incident dealing with vampires at the British Museum was just considered a prank. The people who work at the museum, and their friends, soon begin to realize what they are up against.
The vampires soon realize that with their powers they can awaken the dead and take over the Parliment. The attempt to destroy their plan takes courage, skill, and pure luck.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: Inkheart
Author: Corneila Funke
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Imagine reading a book aloud and having the people from the story jumping right into your living room. This is the gift that 12 year old Meggie and her father, Mo, have. When Meggie was only 3 years old her father read aloud the book Inkheart, at the time he was still
unaware of his gift. Suddenly, Capricorn, a powerful but evil ruler is standing in his living room, along with him is his henchman Basta and a fire eater Dustfinger.
Now they are after Meggie's father believing that he has the power to read them back into the book. They soon kidnap Mo. In an attempt to save her father Meggie goes right into the lions den, Capricorn's village.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an adventure and a lot of fantasy. This book keeps you on your toes wondering what is going to happen next. Once you begin reading this book you won't be able to put it down.

Reviewer: Frances
Grade: 7

Title: Confessions From the Heart of a Teenage Girl
Author: Alexa Rivadeneria
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Do you think you have the perfect life? Well, Paige Taylor thought she did too. She had the perfect boyfriend, Chris, her parents never fought, she was BFFs with her sister, and she had the best friends ever. But her life soon turned upside-down. Her boyfriend broke up with her and her parents divorced. Then one day when she was with her father, an unexpected person shows up......who could it be? Read the book and find out!!!!

I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read realistic-fiction. When Alexa writes, she refers to lots of places in Nassau County. She refers to Ralphs Pizzeria, Lattingtown Beach, and much more!! This book will have you laughing and crying at some parts, and you won't want to put the book down.

Reviewer: Alyssa
Grade: 8

Title: The Cabinet of Wonders
Author: Marie Rutkoski
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This book was so great! I had so much fun reading it. This book is about a princess whose father comes home blinded. She finds out that a prince has stolen his eyes. She and her friends fight through a dangerous castle to rescue her father's eyes. I am not a big fantasy reader but this is the best book I have ever read in my life. I feel like I need to read it again!

Reviewer: Jackson
Grade: 6

Title: Shatterd Mirror
Author: Amelia Atwater Rhodes
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This novel is about a girl named Sara joining a new school. The family are witches and all famous vampire hunters. When she goes to the new school she meets vampires and they makes friends with her. Her mother's not pleased about this and asks her to stand trial. If she is found guity she will lose all of her powers and die. She has to either face her mom or do something else. Read the book to find out what she chooses to do.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: Tiki Barber: All-Pro On and Off the Field
Author: Tom Needham
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I learned so much about Tiki Barber just from reading the first few pages. I love biographies so this book was a great book for me. I sometimes feel like I need to learn more about professional athletes like Tiki Barber and this book was perfect.

Reviewer: Jackson
Grade: 6

Title: Marked
Author: P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
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Marked is the first book in the "House of Night" sereis. It is about how a teenage girl gets "marked". When someone gets marked they begin to turn into a vampire. They then have to join the "House of Night" which is basically a boarding school for growing vampires. Zoey's mark looks like an empty crest on her forhead. At first, like all growing vampires, when she is visited by the ancient goddess of her school her crest becomes filled in. Her weird mark keeps her from fitting in like she had hoped to, but she eventually finds friends and begins to fit in. She joins a secret club. Zoey eventually finds out she has special powers and her secret club wants to misuse her gift. She will need to find help from her friends and the ancient goddess to do what is right.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: Betrayed
Author: P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
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Betrayed is thesecond book in the "House of Night" series. It's Zoeys turn to control the Dark Daughters. People that Zoey knew in her human life begin to turn up dead. Zoey seems to lose it when her human boyfriend goes missing as well. Around the same time tragedy strikes Zoey's life. Zoey doesn't know if she'll be able to save her human boyfriend in time, but with the help of her friends she may be able to find him.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: Chosen
Author: P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
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Chosen is the third book in the "House of Night" series. Zoey finds herself befriending enemies and becoming enemies with the ones she has loved. She also tries to save her friend from death and keep her humanity. Unfortunately, another problem taking place at her school is that vampyre teachers are turning up dead. You'll just have to see for yourself if Zoey makes the right choice this time.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: Poseur
Author: Rachel Maude
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This book was great! It is similar to The Clique. It is about four different girls who have to join a club so they make up their own. At first they hate each other but soon become friends.

Reviewer: Alyssa
Grade: 7

Title: The Christmas Sweater
Author: Glen Beck
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This life lesson book was such a great story. It starts out with a young boy who has lost his father from cancer. He tells his mom all he wants is a bike for Christmas. This is hard for his mom to do because things got more difficult after the father died. This mom ends up making a sweater from her heart instead of buying the bike she couldn't afford. The young boy gets exrememly mad at his mom for not getting him the bike. Read the book to see how the story ends up. I thought this was such a great story to read around the holidays.

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 9

Title: The World According to Dog
Author: Joyce Sidman
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'This book was an excellent book to read. It is a good book to have beside your bed so you can read some poems quickly before you go to sleep. I am not a poetry fan but this book was so much better then I thought it would be. I liked all of the Hikus because they were so true. Some stories told by people were sad and almost made me want to cry. This book was funny, sometimes sad, and had lots of metaphors and similies.

Reviewer: Jackson
Grade: 6

Title: Indigo
Author: Alice Hoffman
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This book was about 2 boys and a girl that escape from their homes just to see the ocean because their parents never let them go and see it. While they were on their way a huge storm came and the hole town they lived in was floded, and the only way to stop the town to flod more was to break a huge stone wall that didn't let the water go through. At the end the 2 boys broke the wall and the town stoped floding, the girl could't help because in the way she broke her arm. Also the 2 boys discover that they were mermans and their parents would't let them go in the water beacuse they were afraid that they would never come back. And so, the girl went back to her house with her dad, and the boys moved to a town called Ocean city were is near the ocean with their parents.
I recomend this book a little bet because I think the author needs to add more to the story.

Reviewer: Vannya

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Title: Chosen
Author: P.C Cast and Kristin Cast
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This book is the third book to the House of Night Series. In this book, the protagonist Zoey Redbird must deal with 3 boyfriend problem, her best friend being un-dead blood addicted monster, and the high priestess being evil. Oh did I mention Zoey is a Vampyre(that how it spelled in the book)?
I will recomend this book(Series) to anyone who like Vampire(Vampyre) stories. This book is interesting and will grip vampire(vampyre) lovers.

Reviewer: Mei
Grade: 11

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Title: The Land of the Silver Apples
Author: Nancy Farmer
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This book is the sequel to The Sea of Trolls. When Jacks sister Lucy is kidnapped he must use magic and fight to save her before it's too late.  
I recommend this book because it is adventerous and before you read it read The Sea of Trolls.

Reviewer: Kimmie
Grade: 7

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Title: Beach House
Author: R.L. Stine
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This book is about a group of kids at the beach when a killer turns out to be following them and spying on them in a haunted beach house on the beach.
I recommend this book because it keeps you wondering who the killer is and who will be the next victim!

Reviewer: Kimmie
Grade: 7

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Title King Dork
Author: Frank Portman
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OMG!!! This book is a great mix of mystery, rock and roll, and stream of conciousness(when the author just writes whatever).
I recommended this book because it real page turner, but I only recommend this book to people who are MATURE(like highschool mature) Otherwise you really wouldn't like this book.

Reviewer: Roxie
Grade: 7

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Title: Pay the Piper
Author: Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple
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This book is a modern day type of Pied Piper tale. Its exciting and uses really casual language.
I recommend this book to kids who don't really like serious, hard books.

Reviewer: Roxie
Grade: 7

Title: Princess Academy
Author: Shannon Hale
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In this story, girls from a mountain town go to a school to learn how to be a princesses, so the prince can pick one of them for a bride. The girls learn about themselves, those around them, and the world.Tthey have crushes, competition, worries, and the girls learn wonderful things in this story.
I would recommend this because it was interesting to read and I found it to be a compelling story.

Reviewer: Emma
Grade: 7

Title: Elsewhere
Author: Gabrielle Zevin
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A girl named Lizzie died in a car accident and ended up in Elswhere. That is where you go when you die and you age backwards, but Lizzie wants to turn 16 not 14 again. During her stay Lizzie meets her grandma.
Tthis was a very good story

Reviewer: Rhonda
Grade: 7

Title: Bras and Broomsticks
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
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This was a really funny, and intriguing book. It brought together some of my favorite types of books: chick flicks and magic books!!!
This book has become my favorite book!!! Read the review about the sequel, Frogs and French Kisses!!!

Reviewer: Francesca
Grade: 6

Title: Frogs and French Kisses
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
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This is the sequel to my favorite book, Bras and Broomsticks! This book and the prequel are about a girl named Rachel and she's VERY unlucky because all the females in her family are witches....... except her. Read it to find out the twist!
My next fav book!

Reviewer: Francesca
Grade: 6

Title: Running Out of Time
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

This was an adventerous and very surprising story! My favorite part of the book was when Jessie Clifton (main character) didn't know what anything was. For instance, she didn't know what a car, tv, radio or even what lights were because she has been living in the 1800's and it's really the 20th century! I would recomend this book to my freinds

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Reviewer: Hope
Grade: 6

Title: Fruits Basket
Author: Natsuki Takaya

This Magna is about a girl called Tohru Honda, an orphaned highschooler who is living alone inside a tent. She happens upon the Sohma family one day. After finding out their curse (the boys turn into their zodiac animals when they are hugged by a girl), she finds a home with them.
I would recommend this book because it a comical series which leaves the reader curious for their next adventure. This is a series so it might take some commitment.

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Reviewer: DM
Grade: 12

Title: The Looking Glass Wars
Author: Frank Beddor

This book presuposes that Alice in Wonderland is a true story, based on the sad tale of Alyss, a princess who came from Wonderland when her country was at war. She has lived in England for most of her life, and now must go back and fight for her rightful place on the throne.
The idea for the book is amazing, it has its moments but didn't live up to its full potential. If you read one book a year, choose a different one. But if you're looking for a good read and have read (or watched) Alice in Wonderland, go for it. If you're a devoted and obsessive fan of the Alice in Wonderland books, back away. You will quite posssibly be offended.

Reviewer: Emma
Grade: 8

Title: The Clique series
Author: Lisi Harrison

This book is about friends fighting, making up, and new members joining their clique.
I reccomend this book! It rox!

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Reviewer: Alyssa
Grade: 6

Title: The War of Mirrors
Author: E.J. Stewart

War breaks out in Larkwood when a mole forces some weasels to look at themselves in a mirror.  They weren't quite ready to see themselves as they really were!  The kingdom divides into two groups of animals, the Roots and the Twigs.  In the end, the Prince of Acorns stops them from destroying one another. 
This is one of the best books I have ever read!  There are three big battles in all, and each battle ends in a unique, surprising way.  The best part about it is that no one dies.  When creatures are wounded in battle they have to go to a sanatorium to recover! 
The War of Mirrors makes us think about how to get along with one another.  I rate it excellent!

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Reviewer: Willie
Grade: 10

Title: The Prophet of Yonwood
Author: Jean DePrau

I really liked the first book of this series, the second book was okay, and this one was terrible. They didn't mention Doon, or Lina (I think that's her name), or Ember, and it wasn't even in the same time period. It was really boring as well, it was slow paced and confusing, and really irrelevant in some places.
I do not recommend this book, it's long and ridiculosly boring.

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Reviewer: Roxi
Grade: 7

Title: Lemonade Mouth
Author: Mark Peter Hughes

I really liked this book, it's really interesting and fun. It's really interesting and fast paced because every chapter is the narration of the different characters, it's hard to explain, but I really liked it.

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Reviewer: Roxi
Grade: 7

BookTitle: Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf
Author: Jennifer L. Holm

The book is about a girl telling about her life and her mom is going out with a guy named Bob. But mostly it is talking about school her after school life and her life.
I would recommend this book because this story might relate to your life.

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Reviewer: Paula
Grade: 7

Title: Dragon's Keep
Author: Janet Lee Carey

This book was about a girl whose friend is taken away by a dragon and she wants to go save her friend; the only problem is herself. Some of her body parts are dragonlike. Oh-no. Will She save her friend?
I personally disliked the book. I thought it was very girly. I also thought the plot was very stupid.

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Reviewer: Zachary
Grade: 6

Title: Messenger
Author: Lois Lowry

This book had some things that some people might not understand and some people might understand it. This book takes place in a village surrounded by a living forest. The forest is actually alive. There are vines that move, twigs that poke people, and trees that can move their tops. The village has people who survived crossing the forest from their old villages. Matty lives with a blind man named Seer. Matty has a special power that makes him able to heal. Read more to find out what happens!
i recommend this book because it is a very interesting book.

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Reviewer: Justin
Grade: 6

Title: Adam Canfield of the Slash
Author: Michael Winerip

This book is about a boy named Adam and a girl named Jennifer who are both Co-editors in the Harris Elementary/Middle School, school newspaper. At their first meeting a little third grader asks to do a story on the school janitor Eddie; while Adam and Jennifer do a story on the Tremble County zoning law enforcement .When they are checking the story with Mrs. Marris the principal, she says take something out, they wonder why. Their next story will tell them why.
: I reccomend this book for two reasons. One is that it is a Middle School summer reading list book; and the other is because if you are interested in being on the school newspaper or if you want a half mystery/half school adventure book this is it.

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Reviewer: Zachary
Grade: 6

Title: Chinese Cinderella
Author: Adeline Yen Mah

This book is a true story about a unwanted daughter. Her mother has died and her
stepmother treats her with no respect. She is the head of her class and only her aunt pays attention to her.
I give this book 5 stars because it is a good non-fiction book. I would recommend
this book to anyone who enjoys slow but very interesting books about history.

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Reviewer: Frances
Grade:6

Title: Lunch Money
Author: Andrew Clements

This book is about a boy named Greg who makes a lot of money by selling toys at school. Later in the week he is told he can't sell toys at school, so he starts a comic book buiness. He soon finds out that his neighbor is selling books similer to his, he wants to declare war.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes books that have some suprises around the corner of every chapter. I enjoyed this book very much.

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Reviewer: Frances
Grade: 6

Title: The Count of Monte Cristo
Author: Alexandre Dumas

This book is about a man who was falsely charged of treason and of the revenge on the person who was responsible for his charges. Along his way, he hse some adventures and meets diferent people.
I recommend this book for it's plot. With thought, Alexandre Dumas came up with clever plots and characters.

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Reviewer: Mei
Grade: 9