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Obsidian Mirror



Obsidian Mirror
By Fisher, Catherine
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Incarceron." After his father disappears while experimenting with a black mirror that is a portal to both the past and the future, Jake encounters obstacles when he tries to use the mirror to find his father. 
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Middle School: My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar


Middle School: My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar 
From blockbuster author Patterson comes the third installment in the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling Middle School series. Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! 
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Clockwork Princess


Clockwork Princess
By Clare, Cassandra

Danger intensifies for the Shadowhunters as the "New York Times"-bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy comes to a close. The clock is ticking. Everyone must choose. Passion. Power. Secrets. Enchantment.  
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Tuesday, August 07, 2012

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Monday, August 06, 2012

Teen Book Review: The Empire Strikes Back

Title: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Author: Archie Goodwin

Rate It: 5 stars

Review It: I really feel that this book deserves 5 out of 5 stars because it is in my opinion the greatest work of science fiction fantasy out there. What makes this book really great is that it tells the story of Star Wars episode 5 completely in comic book form. Everything from the dialog to the action sequences is spot on to the movie, with slight variations in between. Even if you have seen the film this is still a great graphic novel to be enjoyed by anyone who likes reading comic books. I also enjoyed the fact that Marvel comics took on the task of putting together such a project along with seeing “Stan Lee presents” printed on the book. This particular comic is also a great collection piece to own not because it is worth a lot but because it was printed in 1980. George Lucas’s engaging storyline with action packed adventure along with the vintage aspect make this a great comic to read or to own.

Reviewed By: Jacob, age 19

Sunday, August 05, 2012

Teen Book Review: To Kill A Mockingbird

Title: To Kill A Mockingbird

Author: Harper Lee

Rate It: 5 stars

Review It: This book was written with such a powerful, moving voice, even though the narrator, Jean Louise Finch(Scout), is a young girl about eight years old by the story's end. She describes these seemingly small and unimportant events that go on during her life in Maycomb County. Then, in Part Two, the stroy suddenly erupts into a suspenseful climax when the trial of Tom Robinson, an African American, takes place for rape against a white girl. The evidence is substantial against the girl, Mayella, but she still wins the case because she's white...Like I said, I won't ruin anything else for you, but it's just a really gripping must-read-before-you-die classic.

Reviewed By: Monica, age 14