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Teen Book Review

Fantasy

Origins (by L.J. Smith)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Olivia, grade 8

In the book Origins, young & handsome Stefan Salvatore has everything being done for him. He's taking over the family estate, engaged to Rosalyn Cartwright, and his father absolutely loves him. That all changes when he meets Katherine Pierce. When Rosalyn meets a untimely death, Stefan realized he can have Katherine. But, there are people who stand in there true love. I really like the book because it was romantic.

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Outcast of Redwall (by Brian Jacques)

Rating 4

Reviewed by Noah, grade 6

It was an exciting book with an interesting storyline. Heroics, and evil throughout the book! There were characters with great personalities. It thoroughly kept me interested.

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Wondrous Strange (by Lesley Livingston)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Faith

The main character Kelley is a seventeen year old actress who is the understudy of a play. But unfortunately when her time comes to shine she has a hard time reciting the script. She had always dreamed that one day she would be the star. But one day she meets a handsome boy named Sonny who so happens to stroll by and see Kelley weeping. So he comforts her with a flower and then disappears. 

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Paranormalcy (by Kiersten White)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Weiwei, grade 7

Evie always wanted to be normal. She wanted to live just like the highschool TV show. She works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency. Her best firend is a mermaid and her ex-boyfriend is a faerie that still loves her and she is falling in love with a shape-shifter as she learns more about herself and what's behind all those paranormal's death . . . 

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Spirit's Princess (by Esther Friesner)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Emily, grade 7

Spirit's Princess is about a girl named Himiko who is the daughter of the chieftan of the Matsu. When an accident causes Himiko's leg to break, it heals crooked. Himiko thinks she is useless. Until she is taken on as a shaman's apprentice -  in secret. She also finds another village - the Shika, whom she finds friends in. Filled with secrecy and surprises, Spirit's Princess, is a well written book that anyone will enjoy. 

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Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero (by Rick Riordan)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Matthew, grade 6

If you like greek mythology, like me, then this is the book for you! There are tons of Mythological Greek contents in this book. At over 550 pages long, it's a mythology packed book. Personally, I like it how each chapter is from the perspective of a different person. I also like how different adventures and quests intertwine and seperate again.  I really hope you consider reading this amazing book.

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Fabelhaven: Keys to the Demon Prison (by Brandon Mull)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Alex, grade 12

This was a great ending to an amazing series.  Kendra and Seth have to make it through one last challenge to prevent the opening of the demon prison, and the results aren't what you would expect.  There are a number of turns one does not see coming, which kept me occupied the entire time.  It deserves ever star of that rating, and the only disappointment is that it is the last book of the series.

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The Goose Girl (by Shannon Hale)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Olivia, grade 8

In this exciting retelling of the Goose Girl, Hale has an amazing way to capture the readers attention. Ani (the crown princess) is sent off by her mother to marry the prince in the neighboring kingdom.  Along the way she is forced to flee and heads for the castle where her groom awaits.  But unable to have any solid proof that she is a princess, Ani them becomes the King's Goose Girl.

This really, is only the beginning.

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The Second Siege (by Henry H. Neff)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Kira, grade 6

Max McDaniels has to fight against the evil forces of Astaroth, a demon who is out to destroy the world as we know it. 

I like this book because it is dramatic and suspenseful.  The characters are fun, and there are surprises and shocks around every page.

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The Grimm Legacy (by Polly Shulman)

Rating 5

Reviewed by Brandice, grade 8

Elizabeth has just started working as a page at the New York Circulating Material Repository, a library like place that people borrow items instead of books.  Items are starting to disappear from the grimm collection.  Now, her and her fellow pages - handsome Marc, perfect Anjali, and Aron - are are suddenly in an exciting adventure to figure out what is happening. 

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