Shadow of the Mark
By: Leigh Fallon 4 Stars Genre: Fiction, Science-Fiction, Fantasy Jazmin C. 8th Grade " Shadow of the Mark " by Leigh Fallon has a basic theme, but its unique to the story. The author left you in her earlier book on the fact that the two main characters, Megan and Adam, can not keep seeing each other because of the history of those before them, but in the new book this is not their only problem. The elements are getting strong and are making the characters drawn to each other in harsh ways. For instance, Megan begins feeling affections Adam's brother( Rian ) because their elements want to be close. This becomes a side problem when Megan finds out she is a Cluain and can take the elements away from the DeRises. Megan goes through problem after problem and is still experiencing problems, she states at the end of the book " I was going to do everything in my power to make the circle come full. This time, the Order would lose. The marked line will end with me. ". The theme; persevere with problems is supported constantly throughout the book. I enjoyed reading this book, it was full of adventure and the author did a good job at making the story well detailed. If you like to be kept on your toes this book is for you. Its suspenseful,romantic, well written and just jammed packed with activity. I would give it five stars but if you miss a little bit you're lost.
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The Fire Within
By: Chris d'Lacey 5 Stars Genre: Fantasy Zayne Bouchard 8th Grade The Fire Within, by Chris d'Lacey, and is the first book in the series, The Last Dragon Chronicles. It starts in the small town of Scrubbley with a tenant named David, has moved down to Scrubbley from Blackburn to settle down and get a good college education. The mother, Elizabeth (aka Liz) and her daughter, Lucy, are a very unique family who makes clay dragons. David soon finds out the Pennykettle's home is more unique than he thought. One reason I rated this book the way I did was because I personally love fantasy books and dragons and want all dragon-lovers, fantasy-lovers, and mystery-lovers to take their time to read these books. There's so many interesting parts in this series and usually at the end of every chapter. I think it's so worth it to at least try out this book and read the other books as well. The Wild Robot
By: Peter Brown 4 Stars Genre: Fiction, Science-Fiction, Fantasy Leila Chavez 8th Grade So the story is about a wild Robot and her name is Roz. She is in the middle of no where on a island in the wood/forest and she becomes really good friends with the animals. They helped her survive in the wild when she didn't know how to survive . Then out of no where there is a either Robot that shows up and try to haunt her down. She ends up escaping him and has to leave the island. So that her animal friends don´t get hurt by the Big Robot. One of her best friends that helped her survive was a bird and they did not want to leave each other but Roz said that it was not safe for them to still be together because of the Big Robot. Well the reason that I rated the book a four instead of a 5 star was because in the middle of the book it kinda lost me . Over all the book was really good had a lot of feelings in the story that made you feel what the character was feeling .The detail of where they were great. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
By: J.K. Rowling 5 Stars Genre: Fiction, Fantasy 8th Grade Harry Potter was left on the door steps of the Dursley's. His Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon absolutely hated him and he did not know why. Strange things always happened around him and he could swear he didn't do them, but he always got blamed. Soon came a letter from a school called Hogwarts a school of witchcraft and wizardry. He finally left the Dursley's to go. Harry learned about his past and more and more each day. Harry was scarred that he would not be good enough but he gave his best effort and tried. I would definitely recommend this book. I honestly thought I would hate it at first but then I gave it a chance and I loved it. If you like Fantasy books you will definitely like it. return of the king
By: J. R. R. Tolkien's 5 Stars Genre: Fiction, Fantasy jeremyeden 8th Grade The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. I rated it a 5 because it´s awesome. It has pertinshal. It also has a great huge tower. Demon Glass
By: Rachel Hawkins 5 Stars Genre: Fiction, Fantasy th Grade In "Demon Glass" by : Rachel Hawkins Sophie is a demon that is getting track down by demon hunters or the Eye . After a hard semester at Hex Hall , Sophie gets news that she has to go to London to meet her dad and other demons . While in London Sophie is staying at Throne Rose a place that use to be a school for magical creatures. Sophie knows one of the members of the Eye his name is Archer Cross he gave her a old penny to know where she is at all time in case he whats to talk to her . Some people are not trust-able . I recommend this book to all people that like magical things . I rated this book a 5 stars because there is a whole plot behind it . The Unwanteds: Book One
By: Lisa McMann 4 Stars Genre: Fantasy Carson Whittemire 8th Grade In my book "The Unwanteds" it is expressed that creativity shows strength and intelligence. This is shown through a character name Alex who, at 13 years old, was sent to be killed; because in the town of Quill, that later is found to be an island, you can't be creative in any way. Which is what Alex did, Alex thinking he was about to die, finds himself on an island called Artime where creativity is expressed and the source to life on Artime. Toward the end a war occurs between Artime and Quill, which end with Quill being defeated and peach being settled between the two lands. In conclusion The Unwanteds is a book that creativity will be shown through and will allow your imagination free. I like fantasy, I am a creative person, and overall it was a good book, and I am ready for the next book The Hobbit
By: J.R.R. Tolkien 5 Stars Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Russell Dunker 8th Grade Bilbo Baggins a hobbit a lazy hobbit with adventurers blood meets Gandalf the Grey. Bilbo tells the old wizard to go away, but he ends up throwing a party for dwarfs and becoming there Burglar. Bilbo and the dwarfs meet many perils and adventures, trying to retrieve there dwarf gold. I Love the book, I recommend people who love adventure and fantasy, Not recommended if you don't like Fantasy or Adventure Harry Potter and The Deathlt Hallows
By: J.K. Rowling 5 Stars Genre: Fiction, Fantasy 8th Grade Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling is a book about the magical war between the Boy Who Lived and the Dark Lord. Harry and Voldemorts final showdown is in the near future. Harry, Ron, and Hermione have to leave their loved ones to search for hourcruxes to take down the Dark Lord. They lose touch with the entire outside world until their search for hourcruxes brings them back to Hogwarts. The final battle takes place on the schools grounds. 15 main characters die in the final battle of the wizarding war, 38 die in the course of this single book alone. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows teaches that love leads to loss. I highly recommend this book as long as you've read the first 6 of course. It hooked me from the start. I would stay up until the early hourse of the morning with this book. I probably cried about 5 times. Hex Hall
By: Rachel Hawkins 4 Stars Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Sophie Mercer found out she was a witch three years ago.Her mother tries to be as helpful as possible,but when she does a love spell it goes wrong.She then gets forced to go to an isolated school called Hex Hall,where witches,faeries,shapeshifters,and vampires go until they're 18.When witches start getting targeted,a vampire named Jenna gets accused of biting them,which sends her to London.Then some things turn around and Jenna is brought to justice. I rated this book 4 because it is really good and it has turning events in every chapter.I recommend this book to anyone.There is something interesting in every chapter. |
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