Legend

Title: Legend

Author: Marie Lu

352 Pages

Genre: Science Fiction. Adventure/survival, Romance

Date read: April 2019 (Sixth Grade)

Synopsis: When a Day steals medicine that he badly needs for his little brother, he crosses paths with a June’s older brother. June is a rich girl born into the military circles. Day is the most wanted criminal in the country. When June goes undercover to find more about the mysterious criminal Day, she finds that he’s not what he seems….

5 stars

Review: I gave this book a 5 star rating because I thought this book was so well done. It had science fiction in it, but not too much. It had relatable characters, and mystery to it as well. It had two main characters that you come to care about. I liked the combination of mystery, science fiction, and adventure/survival. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a trilogy to get hooked on to. I couldn’t put this book down!

The Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Title: The Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Author: Chris Grabenstein

288 pages

Genre: Realistic fiction

Date read: March 2017 (Fourth Grade)

Synopsis: Kyle Keeley has loved games his whole life, so, naturally, he’s ecstatic when his favorite game creator, the bazillionaire, Mr. Lemoncello, opens his new library in the town. He also is letting twelve 12 year olds play his latest game. All he has to do is write an essay. If Kyle can get into the game and win it, it’ll change his life!!

5 stars

Review: I really liked this book mostly because of all the book references used. It was really nice when I understood the reference. I also liked the characters. I can find someone in my life who is similar to any character in the book. The book also made me feel really good when I finished. It made me feel like anything was possible. I would recommend this book to anyone who truly enjoys reading and has read a lot of books.

A Night Divided

By Jennifer Nielsen

336 pages

Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure/survival

Date read: October 2018 (Sixth Grade)

Synopsis: Gerta from East Berlin’s family was separated. Her brother and father crossed the border, and the wall went up, separating the family. She sees her father dancing on the other side of the wall one day. She discovers that it has a meaning. What her father told her will change her life forever.

3.5 stars

Review: I gave this book a 3.5 star rating because I really enjoyed the book once I got hooked. The hook came a bit late for me, and it was very hard to keep reading. Once it got interesting, I was able to finish it with ease. I also enjoyed the time period in which this book takes place. I have never read a book in this time period. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants adventure, mixed with suspense, mixed with history!

Inside Out And Back Again

By Thanhha Lai

260 pages in verse

Genre: Historical Fiction

Date read: October 2018 (Sixth Grade)

Synopsis: Hà, a ten year old Vietnamese girl, flees with her family in hopes of building something better for themselves in America. The journey there will be hard, and they don’t know if they will make it. Hà has to build her life up again, in a place where no one looks like her. Her life is turned upside down in this novel.

3 stars

Review: I gave this book a 3 star rating because it was a good plot overall. Hà was easy to understand, and it was an interesting time period to read about. That being said, I didn’t really care for the writing style, and there were details that I was left wishing I knew. The book also had a slow start. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a unique writing style because although I didn’t care for it, I think many people would enjoy it.

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline

385 pages

Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure/survival

Date read: October 2018 (Sixth Grade)

Synopsis: Wade Watts loves games. He especially loves the online virtual reality, the OASIS. He’s also a gunter. This means that ever since the creator of the OASIS died, he looks for the Easter eggs that will lead to his fortune. The first person to find all three keys, and unlock three gates, wins. Wade suddenly stumbles upon the first key, and everyone is suddenly on a mission to finish the creator’s last game. Wade encounters many dangers.

4.5 stars

Review: I gave this book a 4.5 star rating because it had a really good adventure element to it, and that made it really thrilling. One thing that I didn’t like, is there were some slow spots. These weren’t incredibly hard to overcome though. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction, or adventure. You won’t be able to put the book down!