Book Review: Romiette and Julio

Title: Romiette & Julio by Sharon M. Draper
Reviewer: T'Shalla J.

Is it a good book? Yes, this was a wonderful book due to the fact it’s about love (romance) and its kinda of Romeo and Juliet.

Would you recommend it? Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romance novels. It’s dealing with African American and Hispanic It's all about love and romance and romantic confusion. I think that would be fun to make that one into a young adult story.

What did you like about the book? I like this book because I can relate to the characters in the novel like Julio cause she really like Romiette but it’s hard for her to express her feelings and it’s by my favorite author Sharon M. Draper.

What did you dislike? How the journals in the beginning where boring it didn’t make any sense. How the teenagers tried to break up the relationship of Romiette and Julio.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. Sad, Loved the way it end - very relaxing.

BookTweet: Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters

Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters in 140 characters or less:

Each of 3 sisters has committed a crime and unless they submit their confessions in writing, they will be cut from their grandmother’s will.

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Book Review: Sphinx's Princess

The Book: Sphinx's Princess by Esther Friesner
The Reviewer: Rebecca C.



Is it a good book? YES! The way that Esther Friesner takes world history and turns historical figures into books are magnificant. She can word phrases that can make a reader want to learn more about the historical figure or figurine in this book’s case. It is about a young lady who takes her own life into her own hands and won’t let anyone tell her other wise, not what to do; not what to say; what not be part of; and not who she is supposed to marry not even if it means punishment. She stands up for what she believes in.

Would you recommend it? Yes, I would recommend it to anyone that has read Nobody’s Princess and Nobody’s Prize. One can understand the feelings that the book characters feel. It is amazing.

What did you like about the book? I liked how Nefertiti has her own way of doing things, and is not willing to be obedient to anyone’s rules except her own. It makes the connection between me and the reader because as Nefertiti is stubborn with not being bossed around neither am I. I have that stubborn nature that makes me want to do things my own way and no one elses.

What did you dislike? There was not much to dislike about the book itself. I did not like the Queen or her eldest son, they were both a little to snobby and to demanding for a future husband and future mother-in-law. But I can understand why they were depicted as so for the story line.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. My thoughts are a painting of what Esther Freisner wrote in her book. Her words flow off the pages and from those words they form paintings and pictures in my mind to allow me to see and understand where and when the book was taking place. I enjoyed the book very much and I would read it over and over again. It is a book beloved by those who are interested in love and Romance. It ends perfectly so that the next book in the series, Sphnix’s Queen can wrap up what is told in the Sphinx’s Princess.

Book Review: Exposure

The Book: Exposure by Patricia Murdoch
The Reviewer: Alexis T. (1B)



Is it a good book? I thought that the book was a very good book. It was about a girl that had always been made fun of, but this bully eventually had gotten revenge.

Would you recommend it? I recommend this book to everyone because it is very interesting and I think that a lot of people would like it.

What did you like about the book? I liked how the young girl had got revenge in the story like she always had wanted but at the end the story turned out fine. For example, the main character had found embarrassing pictures of the bully and was showing it to everyone to get revenge because she always makes fun of her.

What did you dislike? I didn’t like how the bully had still been making fun of her and was mean to her calling her names even when the main character had helped her out.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. My thoughts about the book were that it was an excellent book and I think that if other people would read it than they would really like it.

Book Review: Perfect You

The Book: Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott

The Reviewer: Aala B.

Is it a good book? The book was very good, I really never wanted to put it down the detail that was given made you feel like you were watching all this happen.

Would you recommend it? I would recommend this book, but only to teenage girls, because it’s pretty much what most girls, goes through especially in the beginning of high school.

What did you like about the book? I loved every part of this book, from all the detail, it was funny, exciting to how you can’t completely guess whats going to happen next, and what the reaction and result will be but my favorite part would be, when Kate, and her Anna face each other again.

What did you dislike? I did dislike how, the situation Kate was put in were really hard to get out of, and how some situations that happened wouldn’t really happen, in what was going on. The book was really good, it has its own little story, I really do think if you want a good read, you should read this book, it’ll give a little gist of the “high school” world.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. Katie is an average high school girl, She goes to school, has a family, and has that one best friend. But after summer when school started up again, her so called “best friend” has left her. Her father decides to quit his job, and follow his dream as to selling vitamins. The money problems began so the only result to it, is her grandma staying with her family and pitch in. Also Kate has a little high school crush on the boy that’s does nothing but play cool, since he’s met her with a reputation of kiss every girl that crosses him. Kate likes Will, but Will when he starts acting interested, Kate doesn’t wanna be like every girl he’s kissed… So read to find out more about Will & Kate’s situation.

Book Review: Everything Beautiful in the World

The Book: Everything Beautiful in the World byLisa Levchuk
The Reviewer: Portecia R.



Is it a good book? Yes! Lisa Levchuk is a good writer. She is a great story teller. She makes you feel like you are in the story I just could wait to turn the page I read it so fast that I wanted to read it over and over again.

Would you recommend it? Yes! But only if you like things with teachers and students having an affair then you should read this. The book is not only dealing with the affair it’s a lot of life things that have to do with this story. Like Edna the girl that’s in the story her mother is going through cancer and she don’t know how to deal with it so this is her way of dealing with it is have an affair with one of her teachers.

What did you like about the book? Every part that had Mr. Howland In it, Mr. Howland is the man that is having an affair with Edna; meanwhile she has her eye on another teacher.

What did you dislike? All the parts of her going home talking about her life and how she hates it, that’s the boring stuff. Let’s gets back to the affair.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. The book was good. If I were you I would read it, it just doesn’t t tell you a story but it tells you about how people are in the real world well how some teachers in school are.

Book Review: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Book: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

The Reviewer: Kavrin M.

Is it a good book? Yes! Great book C.S Lewis writes in a way that you can fully understand what’s going on, and not fall off track it keeps you wanting to read!

Would you recommend it? Yes! What’s not to like? The book captures you and gets you interested, and plus there’s a lot of action, adventure.

What did you like about the book? I loved everything from the beginning to the end of the book every part was put exactly right, if I could I wouldn’t change a thing the book to me was just a great book all around, like when C.S Lewis describes something he gets his point across.

What did you dislike? None! The books made me feel like I was there, every word I read in this book made a picture in my head were it made the book clear and easy to read.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I’m happy that I’ve only read the first book and not all because I’m looking forward to the rest of the books

Book Review: Surf Mules

The Book: Surf Mules by G. Neri
The Reviewer: Trinidy B.



Is it a good book? Yes, Surf Mules was a great book.

Would you recommend it? I would recommend it but I don’t think adults would. Because, it talks about drugs a lot and it curses a lot.

What did you like about the book?I liked that it was real and fast paced. There was a great story line and a big twist. And they had a hummer in it haha. Also a lot of surfing, I like to surf so it’s pretty cool book.

What did you dislike? I didn’t like that there is Nazi surfers. Haha.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. Umm… I don’t know what to say without telling the story and twist. The only thing is that its good, has surfing, and I don’t know read it and find out.

Book Review: Football Now

The Book: Football Now by Mike Leonetti and John Iaboni

The Reviewer: Juan A.

Is it a good book? Yes it’s a good book for people that like football because you get to know all the players in the NFL.

Would you recommend it? Yes only for people that like football because it’s a very good book of football players, like Jason Witten, and you get to know more good players from the NFL.

What did you like about the book? What I like from the book it’s that it tells you a lot of things from the football players, like from where they are and how many super bowls they have.

What did you dislike? What I dislike from the book it’s that it doesn’t have all the players from the NFL, and it will be perfect if they have all the players.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I think this is a very good book for people that like football because if you want to know about the football players this is the perfect book to read.

Book Review: Petty Crimes

The Book: Petty Crimes by Gary Soto

The Reviewer: Morris H.

Is it a good book? Yes! The writher caught my attention from the first word the book.

Would you recommend it? Yes! Whoever read this will be filled with excitement and action.

What did you like about the book? The chapter named IF THE SHOE FITS, because Teresa and Carlos stopped fighting and became friends.

What did you dislike? Mario was sent to jail for a crime he didn’t do.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. Sad the book is over. I loved the book from start to finish fiction, but it seems realistic.

Book Review: Waiting for Sarah

The Book: Waiting for Sarah by Bruce Mcbay and James Heneghan
The Reviewer: Selina G.

Is it a good book? Yes! Both of the authors make you feel like how they feel when they are in a situation like what had happen to the authors .And what struggle he faced happen in real life in families, friends or love ones. It made you feel like you feel his pain.

Would you recommend it? Yes? Because it is a interesting book. It has thoughtfulness, sadness about what had happen to him when he lost his family and the loss of his best friend and he never knew about her anymore and he fell into a bad depression again. If you like sad books, I will recommend it.

What did you like about the book? Frankly, I love everything about it. Every chapter made it more intense.

What did you dislike? I wish the story would of kept going and tell us about what happened to Sarah, if he ever found her, and what happened to her, why did she left like that…

Tell us your thoughts about the book. This book left me in shock because I don’t know what happen to Sarah,and I wanted to read more. I never wanted this book to end like this.I thought this book was so sad ,and loving because he started to love this girl and know he lost her,it was so realistic and I loved it so much.

Book Review: Art Geeks and Prom Queens

The Book: Art Geeks and Prom Queens by Alyson Noel
The Reviewer: Brittany Z.



Is it a good book? This book was great to read. I like how as a girl I could relate to a lot of it. The main character is one that I really kept with. She was just out there having fun and searching for herself didn’t care what really happened.

Would you recommend it? If I had to recommend this book to any one I would I would have to say my sister. She is in middle school and we all know that middle school is the one place where you can find yourself.

What did you like about the book? I really liked this book a lot. I can relate to the whole meaning of the book. This book gives you two in takes. One shows how there is always two types of girls no matter where you are. The second is how you can make yourself the really popular girl or you can make yourself the outsider.

What did you dislike? Nothing in this book really comes out to me that I disliked. But if I had to pick one thing is Kristi, She is the rich, cheerleader at Rio’s new school and she just doesn’t seem that great of a person to me.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. This author has written many books and they are all about how no matter what your just you and that should matter at all.

Book Review: Who is Baseball's Greatest Pitcher?

The Book: Who Is Baseball’s Greatest Pitcher? by Jeff Kisseloff

The Reviewer: Joe P.

Is it a good book? Yes, it was alright because I like reading about sports and watching them. The writer of the story did a good job on telling the stats of the players so that’s why I thought it was an okay book.

Would you recommend it? Yes, there was some action because if you get the story and know what they’re talking about then you would get a look more in to it.

What did you like about the book? I like the part when the writer of the book was talking about all the stats so that way I could know more about the players and how good they really are.

What did you dislike? the thing I disliked about this story is that the writer didn’t tell us who the greatest pitcher of baseball really is.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. The book didn’t really have any feeling but it was kind of cool to know how they did in games, how many records they broke, and how much games they won in their career.

Book Review: Home Invasion

The Book: Home Invasion by Monique Polak

The Reviewer: Sterling G.

Was it a good book? Yes, I thought that Home Invasion was a good book. I like how the narrarator goes from house to house and breaking in places listening to other peoples conversations.

Would I recommend this book? Yes, I would recommend this book, it is a fun interesting book that many people will enjoy and it will entertain many people.

What did I like about it? I like how she lets herself into other people’s homes without their permission and without a key. I like that because it makes the story more funny, you get to know how she felt snooping around into other people’s lives and you get to find out other people business without them knowing.

What did I dislike about it? I didn’t like how the narrarator kept on talking about her problems and difficulties she gave to much detail about her stepfather and how she didn’t like him and all his issues.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. Overall, I thought it was a good book there were parts I liked and other parts that I disliked. I think you should read it.

Book Review: Stealing Heaven

The Book: Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Reviewer: Vy T.

Is it a good book? I think this book is okay, it’s about this girl she is in high school and she has a crush on this guy, so she tries her best to talk to him. Finally he thinks that she is interesting so they become very close together.

Would you recommend this book? Yes! This book is pretty good; actually I got hooked on the first page of this book.

What do you like about the book? I like a lot of things about this book like the way the author describe her feelings when she see the guy that she likes, and she uses a lot of idioms.

What do you dislike about his book? I really don’t like all of the curses in this book; there is a lot of bad language.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I think this book is okay, but they do have a lot of interesting of this book. I love all of the dramas and the author described it very details. But I don’t like how there are so many bad languages in this book.

Book Review: Dragon Ball Z, volume 3

The Book: Dragon Ball Z, volume 3 by Akira Toriyama

Reviewer: Michael S.

Is it a good book? Yes, it is a good book because the writer makes you stay on one thing at a time so if you get lost you can get back where you left off.

Would you recommend it? Yes I recommend this book to other people that like action because all this book is action and suspense so if you don’t like that you shouldn’t check this book out but if you do this is the book for you.

What did you like about it? I like the part where the Z warriors try to defend the world from the Sayins.

Is there anything you didn't like about it? I didn't like the part where Napa tries to kill Gohan.

Tell us your thoughts on the book. I wish they would not end it at parts that make you mad because you have to wait and get the next book. But over all I like how there is all ways action and there is always a option.

Book Review: First Strike

The Book: First Strike by Jack Higgins
Reviewer: Trinidy B.



Is it a good book? Yes! It was very fast paced, never really a dull moment in the storyline.

Would you recommend this book? Yes! I would recommend it if you like a lot of action, adventure, and fighting.

What do you like about the book? Yes! There was a lot of action and that’s what I liked most about the book, it was great!

What do you dislike about the book? I liked everything about the book not anything wrong with it.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I can’t wait to read the other books, they are great.

Book Review: The River

The Book: The River by Gary Paulsen
Reviewer: Kavrin M.



Was it a good book? Yes! Great writer- he writes in a way that the story is like a movie in my head. The way Gary Paulsen puts things in each of his books are great.

Would you recommend it? Yes! If you like adventure and not knowing what’s going to happen next so you have to keep reading on, this is the book for you.

What did you like about it? Everything! How Brian explains everything to how the food tasted when he was in the wild then how it tasted when he got back home. Basically I liked everything from beginning to end.

What did you dislike? I really didn’t like when they asked Brian to go to the wilderness again, after he almost died after being there the first time, but it left me wanting to keep reading and find out what’s going to happen next.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. It kind of sucks that I’ve finished the first and second book, but then again I’m ready to see what happens in the next series.

Book Review: Mary, Bloody Mary

The Book: Mary, Bloody Mary by Carolyn Meyer
Reviewer: Joe P.

Was it a good book? It was a kind of a good book because the beginning was boring but when I was starting to go to the end of the book it was getting a little better.

Would you recommend it? It was a little romantic book because in the book they got married and the father had a baby with the mistress.

What did you like about it? Because when I read the book I knew it was a true book so that’s why I thought it was going to be a good book.

What did you dislike? I didn’t like the book because when I read it the book was kind of boring and there wasn’t that much going on in the book because I thought there was going to be more action in it.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. The story was a little sad because her father abandons her mother and then marries his mistress then has a child with her so Mary begins to lose faith in herself.

Book Review: First Meeting in Ender's Universe

The Book: First Meetings in Ender's Universe by Orson Scott Card
Reviewer: Morris H.



Was it a good book? YES!!! The writer caught my attention from the first word of the book and kept thought out the book.

Would you recommend it? YES!!! Whoever reads this book will be filled with excitement, laugher and adventure.

What did you like about it? The chapter named ENDER’S GAME.

What did you dislike? Everyone couldn’t go to school only the oldest two.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. Sad the book is over. Loved the book from start to ending. Fiction but it seems realistic.