Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

author: J.K. Rowling

number of stars (5 being best):
***** 5

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
The plot twist at the end.

was there a character like you?
Ron Weasley because we're both funny and sarcastic.

what would you change about the story:
Nothing

Who else could you recommend this book to?
Everyone

interested in reading this book? check it out!

Fool by Christopher Moore

title: Fool

author: Christopher Moore

number of stars (5 being best):
5

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
love the author's creativity and style

was there a character like you?
Pocket

what would you change about the story:
Nothing, great as is


interested in reading this book? check it out!

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

title: Perfect Chemistry

author: Simone Elkeles

number of stars (5 being best):
Five!!!!!

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
The way the love grew and the challenges.

was there a character like you?
Well, Brittany sort of was.

what would you change about the story:
Nothing, it had a great ending.

who else could you recommend this book to?
Girls who are looking or romance.

interested in reading this book? check it out!

Raffle winners for Week #5!

This week, 5 lucky teens won gift cards to Charo Chicken. They are:

Carissa Cespedes
Kaci Nishimura
Melody Lilazy
Sarah Yoo
Maricela Meza

...and Lauren LaBriola is the winner of the Hue Aveda salon gift certificate. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to our sponsors!

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

title: The Lovely Bones

author: Alice Sebold

number of stars (5 being best):
***** five

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
That the point of view just captures you and makes you feel like you are there.

was there a character like you?
not really

what would you change about the story:
nothing

who else could you recommend this book to?
Girls, my friends, anyone who likes mystery and suspense.

interested in reading this book? check it out!

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

title: New Moon

author: Stephenie Meyer

number of stars (5 being best):
4 9/10 :)

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
Jacob was in it :)

was there a character like you?
Jacob <3

what would you change about the story:
Bella fall in love w/ Jacob

who else could you recommend this book to?
everyone!

interested in reading this book? check it out!

Deciding between the ACT or the SAT?

Free SAT/ACT Practice Test to be Held at Huntington Beach Public Library

As skilled test-takers know, the key to success is practice, practice, practice.

The library, in partnership with Kaplan, is sponsoring a FREE full-length practice SAT/ACT test on Saturday, August 8, from 9:30-1:30 at the Huntington Beach Central Library.

The practice test will be followed by a Test Results / Workshop Night for students and parents on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00pm.

Space is limited to 50 students, so reservations are required. You can reserve your space by contacting John Peterson from Kaplan at 949-756-2950, ext. 3017, or Lia Hernandez at Central Library, 714-374-1669.

Crank by Ellen Hopkins

title: Crank

author: Ellen Hopkins

number of stars (5 being best):
*****

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
That it proves how strong the monster can be, and how quickly you can get addicted to it.

was there a character like you?
No not really. Well I'm kinda like Sarah a little bit. I can be a chatterbox when I want to.

what would you change about the story:
Nothing at all.

who else could you recommend this book to?
My aunt Marie would really enjoy reading this.

interested in reading this book? check it out!

In or Out by Claudia Gobel

title: In or Out

author: Claudia Gabel

number of stars (5 being best):
3 stars

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
The most interesting part was at the end when Nola stood up for herself.

was there a character like you?
Yes, Nola because we are both artsy, and do arts and crafts, and we both have a friend who has ditched us.

what would you change about the story:
Something I would change in the story was the fact that Nola was so spineless.

who else could you recommend this book to?
Someone else I would recommend this book to is my best friend since earlier in the year we read a book very similar to In or Out, and we both enjoyed it.

The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

title: The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew series, #1)

author: Carolyn Keene

number of stars (5 being best):
****

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
the adventure of the kidnapping

was there a character like you?
Yes Bess...timid and worried AT TIMES!

what would you change about the story:
I would still give the Tophams an equal share

who else could you recommend this book to?
my sister

interested in reading this book? check it out!

4th raffle drawing winner!

Amanda Brown is the lucky winner of a $20 gift card to Fred's Mexican Cafe...congratulations, Amanda!

To see our upcoming raffle drawings, see the calendar to the right -->

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

title: Twilight

author: Stephenie Meyer

number of stars (5 being best):
****

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
When Edward and Bella talked for the first time.

what would you change about the story:
Nothing, it was perfect just the way it is.

who else could you recommend this book to?
EVERYONE.

interested in reading this book? check it out!

Kagetora, Vol.5 by Akira Segami

title: KAGETORA, VOL.5

author: AKIRA SEGAMI

number of stars (5 being best):
*****

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
NINJA + COMEDY = HILARIOUS

was there a character like you?
Yuki Toudou...except I'm not as popular!

what would you change about the story:
Nothing. What an excellent part to an even more amazing series!

who else could you recommend this book to?
EVERYONE!!

interested in reading this book? check it out!

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

title: Uglies

author: Scott Westerfeld

number of stars (5 being best):
****

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
the action

who else could you recommend this book to?
everyone

interested in reading this book? check it out!

The Last Days by Scott Westerfeld

title: The Last Days

author: Scott Westerfeld

number of stars (5 being best):
****

what did you think was the most interesting thing about this book?
all the different twists he put in it.

what would you change about the story:
Take out the swearing.

who else could you recommend this book to?
Anybody.

interested in reading this book? check it out!

3rd raffle drawing winners!

Congratulations to Carolyn Yee & Marie Mosham...they've won gift certificates to the Surf City Store this week!

Next up in our Teen Reading Club raffle drawing: gift certificates to Fred's Mexican Cafe. Be sure to get your raffle tickets in by Friday, July 17th for the chance to win one of these great prizes! For a list of our other upcoming raffle drawings, check out the calendar to the right...

Year 6 at Hogwarts

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is coming out in theaters next Wednesday, July 15th!

Get ready for back-to-school at Hogwarts by rereading the book, watching the first 5 movies, or checking out the audiobooks performed by the amazing Jim Dale.


Visit the official website

Watch the trailer here

Will YOU be at the midnight showing? We will!

2nd raffle drawing winners

Congratulations this week go out to:

Michelle Armendariz
Naomi Byrne
Angel Ng
& Isabella Vuong

They've all won gift certificates to Sugar Shack Cafe!

Next up in our Teen Reading Club raffle drawing: gift certificates to the Surf City Store. Be sure to get your raffle tickets in by Friday, July 10th for the chance to win one of these great prizes! For a list of our other upcoming raffle drawings, check out the calendar to the right...