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

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

Teen Book Review: Saving Maddie

Title: Saving Maddie
Author: Varian Johnson

Rate It: 2 stars

Review It: This book is about Joshua Wynn, a pastors son. He is a real model, he visits the elderly and he dosen't even kiss in public because  hes afraid of giving his father a bad rep. But that all changes when an old friend Maddie moves back. She is anything but the prodigal child of her also pastor father. This book is about Joshua growing and finding true love and Maddie finding a kindred heart.

Reviewed By: Nicolette, age 13

Teen Book Review: Life of Pi

Title: Life of Pi

Author: Yann Martel

Rate It: 5 stars

Review It: Being as an assigned book from my English teacher, I wasn't really excited about reading it. The beginning of the book was making my eyes droopy until the end of the book where it make me question why such things had happened, and opened up new perspectives.

Reviewed By: Tracey, age 16

Teen Book Review: Dragon Champion

Title: Dragon Champion (Age of Fire, Book #1)

Author: E.E. Knight

Rate It: 5 stars

Review It: It was very detailed and presented dragons in a very positive way as opposed to most books that make dragons seem more negative.

Reviewed By: William, age 15

Teen Book Review: Into the Wild

Title: Into the Wild (Warriors series, #1)

Author: Erin Hunter

Rate It: 5 stars

Review It: This book, the beginning of the 24+ book saga,kept me in suspense the whole time and is one of the best books I ever read!

Reviewed By: Sydni

Teen Book Review: Warriors: Into the Wild

Title: Into the Wild (Warriors: Book 1)

Author: Erin Hunter

Rate It: 5

Review It: This book, the beginning of the 24+ book saga, kept me in suspense the whole time and is one of the best books I ever read!

Reviewed By: Sydni

Teen Book Review: Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 1

Title: Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 1

Author: Hiromu Arakawa

Rate It: 5

Review It: So I just decided to reread FMA, and this is what became of it... Well then, this is one of my favorite volumes, and I have to say that it's a great model of a perfect first volume. It's got great jokes, nice art, and, really, I just love this series. The art itself is very interesting in the way that the eyes were drawn, and the character's personalities were unique at best, and only slightly tiresome at worse. The jokes are original, and the art helps to pull even some of the older ones off. Although the manga was originally published in Japan, the humor still makes sense, and the translation itself is practically flawless. I give this volume a 5 out of 5. There's nothing else to say!

Reviewed By: Savannah

Teen Book Review: En Passant

Title: En Passant (available online)

Author: Yuzunoki Taro

Rate It: 4

Review It: I found this manga really funny. It was pretty well-written and had a good idea that carried well with the art and writing style. The characters weren't amazingly original, and the "battle/contest for ____" theme wasn't particularly new. Although it only had 20 chapters, I feel that En Passant could have gone on a bit longer than it did. The last few chapters felt rushed, and the ending was a little pshed, too, although it seemed a bit more relaxed than the previous chapters. I, personally, liked the beginning best. It had a very easy-to-grasp concept and was fun to read. I was reading Witch Hunter while I read this series, and I have to say that it was En Passant that I enjoyed more, although I prefer Witch Hunter in the long term. Although the chess theme of this manga was a little overused, I rank En Passant a four out of five.

Reviewed By: Savannah

Teen Book Review: The Catcher in the Rye

Title: The Catcher in the Rye

Author: J.D. Salinger

Rate It: 2 stars

Review It: All the book is about is some guy complaining about absolutely everything. He also acts like he isn't all there because he is very socially awkward.

Reviewed By: William

Teen Book Review: Marked

Title: Marked

Author: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Rate It: 4

Review It: This book is very intriguing and if one is interested in vampires, then it is definitely a book worth reading. This book contains romance, adventure, and twists that captivates you.

Reviewed By: Nina

Teen Book Reviews: The Unwanteds

Title: The Unwanteds

Author: Lisa McMann

Rate It: 5

Review It: Lisa McMann successfully depicted an entire world within the 390 pages in this book. It's hard to put down once you start reading it and once you finish it leaves you with a yearning for more.
 
Reviewed By: James

Teen Book Review: Suzanne's Dairy For Nicholas

Title: Suzanne's Diary For Nicholas

Author: James Patterson

Rate It: 5 stars

Review It: I thought the book was really good because it kept me guessing and on my toes and I never wanted to put the book down

Reviewed By: Katelyn

Teen Book Review: Ender's Game

Title: Ender's Game

Author: Orson Scott Card

Rate It: 5/5

Review It: It takes place in the future during a war with an alien race.

Teen Book Review: Finding Hope

Title: Finding Hope (Love Inspired #216)

Author: Brenda Coulter

Rate It: 5/5

Review It: A wonderful romantic Christian story with a rich doctor!

Teen Book Review: Band of Brothers

Title: Band of brothers : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest

Author: Stephen Ambrose

Rate It: 5/5

Review It: Nonfiction about World War II but funny & true. Great book.

Teen Book Review: Fortress in the Eye of Time

Title: Fortress in the Eye of Time

Author: C.J. Cherryh

Rate It: 5/5

Review It: High fantasy book with a lot going on. It's a great read.

Teen Book Review: Faerie Wars

Title: Faerie Wars (Faerie Wars Chronicles #1)

Author: Herbie Brennan

Rate It: 5/5

Review It: This book is so unrealistic yet it maintains believability.

Teen Book Review: The Silver Crown

Title: The Silver Crown

Author: Robert C. O'Brien

Rate It: 4/5

Review It: I became entranced with this book and could not put it down.

Teen Book Review: The Queen's Fool

Title: The Queen's Fool

Author: Philippa Gregory

Rate It: 4/5

Review It: Hannah lives between the conflict of 2 sisters - Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth.