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.

Book Review: Tears of a Tiger

The Book: Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper
Reviewer: T'Shalla J.

Was it a good book? Yes, the author Sharon M. Draper is a wonderful writer. She writes about teens having problems and she is really makes you understand what’s happening.

Would you recommend it? Yes, I recommend this book to you. There is a lot of High School teen that you relate to, like: romance, drama and other emotions.

What did you like about it? How she talks about African Americans because you hardly find a book about African Americans.

What did you dislike? There is foul language sometimes.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. This story is very sad like the started to the end, so be prepared, and I hope you enjoy the book.

Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Final Straw

The Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
Reviewer: Vy T.



Was it a good book? Yes! This book is a very funny book; this book is the New York Times bestseller. The book is really easy to read.

Would you recommend it? Yes, after reading this book, it’s really funny and recommended for adults too even though it was written for kids.

What did you like about it? Greg, the character; writes in his diary about his life how he was an outgoing person, but he doesn’t have any friends. When his dad wants Greg to “man up” by not staying home and going out to make new friends. But Rodrick, Greg’s brother, interferes Greg and pushes him around.

What did you dislike? There is nothing I dislike about this book, because it’s a funny book and easily understood.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I really love this book and would like to read the first and second book. It’s a cute and easy book, has very funny situation. I’m sad because this is the last straw. I hope Jeff Kinney will write more books like this.

Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal

The Book: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal
Reviewer: Brittany Z.




Was it a good book? Yes. I’ve read chicken soup books and this one just fits the title “real deal”. Teens in my age group writing about their lives its interesting and to find stories that relate to me and my life it makes the book great.

Would you recommend it? Yes. Only if you love listening, well reading, other people’s lives and how they live.

What did you like about it? I like that each person has a story to tell whether it is short or long they have something to write about in their lives that happened.

What did you dislike? I don’t dislike the book. The only part I don’t like is that each chapter is similar and after a while the stories start to sound the same as one another.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. This book is great there are kids my age telling about their everyday lives and what they have gone through. I love that while reading I thought about my life, how I could relate to most of the stories. I could see myself while reading and having that in my head while I was reading was great to have and made the book all that more fun to read!!

Book Review: Ghostopolis

The Book: Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel

Reviewer: Cortez D.

Was it a good book? Yes! Doug TenNapel is a good writer and drawer. I don’t know if he did any other books because this is my first time reading his books. I love comic books but this one was the best. He made it like a real book.

Would you recommend it? Yes! If you really likes comedy and action this book is for you. This book has everything in it.

What did you like about it? Really, I like every part of this book. It’s really funny. That’s one of the main reasons I like it a lot.

What did you dislike? The ending was boring. I wanted his grandpa to see his daughter. And the action ended too quickly.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I am glad he is making more books because he is a great writer and drawer. I am going to tell more people about this book so they can read it.

Book Review: Jinx

The Book: Jinx by Meg Cabot
Reviewer: Alina G.



Was it a good book? Yes, it was a fantastic book! Meg Cabot (the author) writes other series like the Princess Diaries, The Mediator and several others.

Would you recommend it? Yes! This book is filled with a lot of mystery, romance, adventure and jokes about being in high school and having a lot of bad luck.

What did you like about it? I liked how the author had this mysterious older dude like Jinx, even though she was bad luck.

What did you dislike? I dislike how her own family didn’t even want to be near her because of her bad luck.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I thought the book was AMAZING! I loved how she began the story with Jinx having sooo much bad luck before she even gets into the house of the Gardiners (her aunt and uncle’s house).

Book Review: Dragon Ball Z, volume 8

The Book: Dragon Ball Z, volume 8 by Akira Toriyama

Reviewer: Michael S.

Was it a good book? I think Dragon Ball Z vol 8 is a good book because there is a lot of action and it keeps you on your toes.

Would you recommend it? I recommend this book to who ever like action and suspense. This is not a book for people who do like to read about fairy tale.

What did you like about it? Goku is finally here and Kuririn, Gohan and Vegta have to hold up till he lands. The Ginyu force is the strongest thing our heroes have seen before, they don’t stand a chance. Even the mighty Vegta struggles to hold up to the Ginyu force attacks. Is there any hope for them? Will the training that Goku has been though be enough for him to beat the undefeated Ginyu force?

What did you dislike? There isn’t anything I didn’t like about this book. It was a really good book but that’s my opion if you want to know read it yourself and find out.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I think that it was entertaining and had a lot of action in it.

Book Review: Mockingjay

The Book: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Reviewer: Mrs. Wilson








Is it a good book? Yes! Collins is a fantastic writer. Did you know she writes for television shows? It makes sense to me because I feel like I can really see what she's describing.

Would you recommend this book? Yes! But only after that person read books 1 and 2 in the series. Because really, what's not to love? There's survival, romance, and rebellion.

What do you like about the book? Frankly, I like every part that has Peeta in it. Katniss has to choose between two guys: Peeta and Gale. While Gale is okay and all, Peeta is...bliss. Sigh.

What do you dislike about the book? I didn't like all of the military strategy. I understand that it is a necessary part of the book since there's a war raging, but honestly, I couldn't care less. I wanted Collins to get back to the love story and what Katniss was going through personally.

Tell us your thoughts about the book. I'm sad the series is over. It's unlike anything else I've read and I'll miss the anticipation of waiting for the next book. I've heard from several people who did not like the ending of the book, but I did. I thought it was realistic, and to me, comforting.