Five Nights at Freddy's the Silver Eyes by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley

      So the plot of Five Nights at Freddy's the Silver Eyes is that the protagonist Charlie, hasn't seen her childhood friends  in over ten years and is about to see them.  This is because One of her childhood friends, had died at Fazbear's pizza, a restaurant that had been shut down because of the incident nearly twelve years ago.  Charlie had stayed  away from her hometown because of all the memories that the place had brought back from the late nights her father had worked, making animatronics.  Now that she was back to her roots for a week with her childhood friends, she was pressured into sneaking into the old restaurant.  Little did she know what awaited her...

     I loved this book because there was never a moment when i wasn't on the the very edge of my seat.  In addition to the horror, there were also a lot of mystery elements. I always found myself pleasantly surprised with how conflicts ended, and the twists that arose from the story were all good.  Not to mention the ending, which was great (but
 don't want to spoil anything).  In conclusion, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good scare! 

                                                                                                                                                Isaac Keena

This year I read Counting by 7's by Holly Goldenberg Sloan. This book is realistic fiction because Willow's, the main character, parents die in a car accident, which can happen, and does happen at anytime, anyplace. Willow's guidance counselor drives her home from school, along with her friend Mai. When she pulls up to her house, she notices a police car sitting in her driveway, which made her nervous. The policeman question her guidance counselor, and what his relationship between them are. They take him aside, and Willow overhears their conversation. She hears the word "accident" and right then she knows, her parents are gone, and everything just starts to fade away. Willow wants to live with her friend, Mai, but she must get adopted, since she is under the age of 18. While they are in the process of adopting her, she stayed with them anyway. In the end, Mai and her family finally get the adoption rights, and they take Willow in, and they are finally a family.

         In my opinion, Counting by 7's  by far, the best book I've read this year. My reasonings are as followed. It is very relatable to kids that have lost their parents due to car accidents, or people that live without their parents. I like the choice of vocabulary because it's no to hard, but it's not to easy. Lastly, I like the plot that is given because it is things that I am actually interested in. In conclusion, I would recommend this book to anyone that is willing to keep reading, because it will definitely make you want to keep turning to the next page. The readers would also probably range from ages 11-13.

                                                                                                                                

Alyssa Binczak

Ms. Spicer

Periods 8/9

Croak by Gina Damico

     
         My book is called Croak by Gina Damico. The genre of my book is mystery/sci fi, because the characters go through space and time. The main characters are Lex, Cordy, Uncle Mort, and Zara. What happened is a juvenile delinquent named Lex was, at the end of her high school year, sent to her Uncle Mort's farm as a punishment. When she gets there(to a city called Croak), she realizes that Uncle Mort isn't a farmer, but a grim reaper. She was purposely brought here so that she could become a grim reaper too. But as soon as she gets there, people start mysteriously dying. They all have something in common, they have all committed some type of crime. It had to be someone from Croak because there eyes were turning white and they couldn't find the cause of death. Everyone came to the conclusion that the person who did it wanted to stop the people from hurting anyone. Lex had to find out who did it, and stop them from killing people.

       My personal opinion of this book is great. Croak is the best book I have read in 7th grade. It always has just enough detail, not too much to bore you and enough so you understand what is happening. There is almost never a dull moment in the book. My final reason is that the book doesn't use stupid little kid words like bamboozle. I would recommend this book to young teens and people who enjoy suspense.
         
                     By: Kevin L.        Teacher: Spicer     Period: 8 & 9

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

     Katie O'

     The book I have chosen is Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone, a realistic fiction book. I know this is realistic fiction because the setting is California, a real place, and the characters seem so real and have real people problems. Samantha McAllister has Purely-Obsessional OCD, which causes her brain to always be moving and thinking, but most of the time her thoughts lead her down a dark spiral. She second-guesses every thing she does, and it doesn't help that her friends will turn on her the second she does something wrong. But is she crazy enough to leave the protection of the most popular girls in school? Even when she meets Caroline, her new friend with a unique sense of style and witty humor, she has to keep her secret from her 'friends' along with her weekly visits to her psychiatrist, Shrink-Sue. Caroline then introduces her to Poet's Corner, a hidden room where a close group of misfits and outcasts who have been ignored go to express themselves. Sam is immediately drawn to the people and the place, including a certain guitar playing guy with lots of talent, she starts to discover a new and better side of herself she didn't know she had. Slowly but surely, she becomes more 'normal' than she ever has in the popular crowd. Until she finds a new reason to question her sanity and all she hold dear. 

     This book is just so amazing, it is hard to explain. You can relate to Sam's insecurities and pressure. Even if you think it's not the best book you've ever read, you'll keep reading to find out how it ends. You get attached to the characters and feel for their problems, happiness, and downfalls. You wish you could meet these characters. You wish they were real and you could talk to them and ask them questions You see into the life of someone whose brain works differently than yours. It's an amazing experience to go through, now you kind of understand what people go through.

The Compound By S.A. Bodeen

My favorite book I read this school year is The Compound by S.A. Bodeen. This book is science fiction because in the book there futuristic technology such as cloning. The character (Eli) is born to a famous man named Rex. Rex is a billionaire and owner of a famous tech company. Eli and his siblings go on a camping trip with their father and mother to spend time with each other, but instead they they are told there are nukes heading to America. So instead having a picnic they are now running for their lives. Rex ends up leading them to a secret compound hidden in the forest. While running to the compound Eli’s brother and grandmother get left behind and don’t make it in time so they are locked out. When Eli realizes they didn't he starts to blame himself and hating himself. Their father leads them to their rooms and give them a tour. Every bedroom was exactly the same as it was above the surface, even the smells. As time past Eli hated himself more and more, and more distant from his family. It has been six years since they first arrived to the compound and while Eli was on his computer doing his homework he discovered a wifi signal. Rex told them after they got to the compound “ just so you know there is no wifi. Now Eli is suspicious. The next day as Eli was doing his chores he noticed all the farm animal lying in the ground, and after he got his father he learned they all died because their food got contaminated with poisonous chemicals. As the days past Eli starts to realize his father is getting stranger and stranger, until one day he just collapses on the floor. He was diagnosed with a disease that infects wheat. The next week Eli finds the exit to the compound and plans to escape with his family to get away from his father. Rex learns of the plan and tries to prevent them from leaving but fails. As Eli was helping the last kid his father grabbed his ankle and started to twist it but Eli escaped. When they left the bunker their father climbed out and a helicopter landed next to them and Rex got on and they left. Eli and his family then went home.

This book is very interesting because the book is told from Eli’s point of view In The Compound you witness Eli’s courageous act to save his family from their crazy father. The Compound contains many misfortunate and bizarre events such as all their farm animals dieing, attempted cannibalism, an infectious disease, and a shortage of UV light bulbs. I would recommend this book to to 6-8th graders because the book can get confusing at times and the story is a little weird, for example the cannibalism part. Overall the book is amazing and there's sequel called Fallout.

Evan Sutherland Spicer

Periods 8-9

This year one of the books I read was The selection by Kiera Cass and the genre is realistic fantasy because it has kings and Queens itś like the Monarchy in England , you can also relate to the main character and how she feels making decisions that her life depends on. America the main character is a five which means she is two casts away from being really poor. Then comes around a great opportunity for her to bring her family up one or two casts  which is the Prince of Illea is looking for a wife. 35 girls are chosen America is one of them and the only five in the group. 35 girls come and one stays and gets the crown forever and the love of their life.

I would recommend this book  because when you read the first page of the book you will fall in love with the book. When you read it you will not want to put the book down until you finish it and the rest of the books. Though I would read only the first three unless you are not an action person then you might want to read about the daughter of the new queen in the fourth book. But I promise you the first three books are made of  love , death and tragedy . I hope you like the book as much as I did.  

                                          

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                                        By:  Corrin T

 Ms.Spicer pd 8/9  

Heart of a samurai by: Margi Preus

    
          

          This blog is about Heart of a Samurai By Margi Preus. This a Historical nonfiction book because you the author said herself that this is a true story. The book starts a boy named Manjiro in a poor village in japan and he is trying to capture fish for his family with Denzo, Goemon, Jusuke, and Toraemon. suddenly out of the blue a storm appears and takes the crew to a deserted island where they stay and live for a short while. Until one day they see a ship and try to get it's attention. When the ship was alerted Manjiro and his crew were saved by captain whitfield. Soon Manjiro had been adopted by the captain and taken to america. Manjiro learned so many new things about the new world since he had never been outside his village before. Although he liked this new world he sooned left back for Japan and shared information with everyone in the village. In conclusion Heart of a Samurai is a good a book you should read.

          I think Heart of a Samurai is an amazing book for seventh and eighth graders should read. It  has a fantastic story, showing how Manjiro gets stranded but found out that there is a lot more than he thought there was. It has a variety of japanese culture such as artwork and the names of characters. The characters are relatable, for example when Manjiro is away from home he is curious about what the world is like beyond the village. Overall  Heart of a Samurai is  a good book that I suggest everyone should read over the summer.


Javon W.                                                                                       6/13/17

PD 5,6                                                                                                                           Language arts

The Compound By S.A. Bodeen

My favorite book i read this year was The Compound by S.A. Bodeen. The genre is science fiction because ¨spoilers¨ there is human cloning in the story. It started with the main character Eli and his mother, sisters, and dad running to their private fallout shelter after being told that a nuke was heading towards the US when they get to shelter they realize that eli's brother and grandma aren't there but eli's dad says it's too late and closes the compound doors. Eli and his family are very rich so the compound is high tech and big. Rex eli's father built the compound and said during a nuclear attack they would have to stay in the compound for six years. Four years later Eli's mother gets pregnant. Eli started to get suspicious about his dad who spends every day in his office. Elis curiosity causes him to sneak into his dad's office, ¨spoilers¨ he finds his dad is human cloning. Eli's dad comes in the office and tells Eli that's the only way they will survive by eating the clones or supplements that's what his dad calls them. A few months later the supplements are born and Eli is taking care of them. One day Eli finds his brothers new computer which he never got. When on it he got a wifi connection he sends a message to his brothers account to make it feel like he was still alive. Then he got a message asking who it was Eli said his name it turns out he was talking to his brother who was still alive it turns out that Eli's dad was lying to his family for four years there was never any nuclear attack. find out that they known Eli then escapes with his family and the clones and returns to the world.

I personally love this book and i think you would love it to because every time i read it i could not put it down. even when i went to a new class i would read it in the hallway even though i knew it was dangerous i still wouldn't. their is also so many cliffhangers every time i put the book down i needed to keep reading while reading my jaw would be left dragging on the floor i bet it would do the same with you to.

Logan Santino                                     June 13 2017

Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix

        The title of my book is called Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The genre of my book is Mystery because most of the actions in my book are suspenseful and exciting. Anyways, the exposition in my book is when Bethany is approaching her thirteenth birthday when her parents act strange and are always crying around her. That next morning, Bethany has to pack all of her belongings and hustle into the car and drive countless hours across several states and arrive in a little town in Missouri where her aunt Myrlie lives. Her parents drop her off but don't say anything, they just say goodbye and don't tell her when they will be back. The rising action is where Bethany gets many stares and comments on her looks and how she looks like this girl Elizabeth. Who is that? Where is she? Well, the climax is where she gets multiple calls from her dad from a telephone that doesn't show the number, so of course she can't call back. She gets a call from her mom and she seems all loopy and sounds very weird. Bethany, can't even figure out what she is saying. The falling action is where Bethany receives a mysterious package in the mail from her dad, which has multiple birth certificates with her name but different last names. She could be any of them without knowing. There was also loads and loads of money in it. Meaning hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lastly, the resolution is where she finds out who Elizabeth is and why she looks so much like her.
         I loved this book because I could really see the image in my head. It gave so much suspense and you could always try to match the pieces together, and guess if you get it right. I even guessed the ending. I truly believe you should try reading this book if you are in for a ride of your life. It takes you down the days counted by Bethany and see how she handles the situation. Well, this is a very good book and I think you should try reading it and see if you like it.
                                                       by Madison McGrath

Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix

       The book I have chosen to blog about is Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The genre of this spectacular book is mystery. I know this because most of the actions that ever happen in this book is suspenseful and exciting. For example, when Bethany gets dropped off at her aunt's house a couple hours away from home, without her parents returning. Or when she gets multiple stares and crazy looks around town.  Well, these following paragraphs are about this book. 

       Anyways, the exposition of my book is when Bethany is getting close to her thirteenth birthday when her parents start acting strange around her, and for some reason her mom is crying all the time. Both parents hustle everyone into the car and take a long road trip to her aunt Myrlie's house where she finds clues about what is going on and why. The rising action in my book is when Rosie gets offly weird comments and looks about what she looks like and who she looks like. For example, when Bethany goes to the YMCA and this older lady says she looks a lot like this girl named Elizabeth. Who is this girl? How old is she? Where is she? The climax of my book is where Rosie gets multiple calls from her dad but none from her dad. Of course its on one of those old telephones so you can not see the number it is coming from. She gets a call from her mother, but shes different. She is very loopy and not like herself. She calls her Elizabeth multiple times and Bethany has no idea what she is saying. Next, The falling action is where Bethany gets a package from her father with loads of money in it. Meaning hundreds of thousands of dollars but no one knows where it all came from. The package also had different birth certificates in it. They all said her name, but none with the same last name. Lastly, the resolution is where 

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

My favorite book I read this year was Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon. The genre of the book is realistic fiction because the sickness the main character, Maddy, has in the book is an actual sickness. Maddy is a teenage girl who lives with her mother and nurse. Maddy has such a rare sickness where she can't go outside at all or else her health would be hugely dangered. One day, new neighbors move in next door ad Maddy is instantly attracted to the son, Ollie, who is the same age. He brings over a bundt cake for Maddy's family and asks if she could show him around the town. Maddy's mom rejects the offer and cake, but soon after, Ollie and Maddy begin to text each other. They got very close and Ollie would even come over to visit her (after getting cleansed so he wouldn't bring in any outside germs). One day, Maddie had an idea to test if she really was sick by running away with Ollie to Hawaii because she has always wanted to see an ocean. While they were there, Maddy fainted and went to the hospital. Her and Ollie soon after returned home, yet Maddy realized something as she was flipping through doctor notes. She was never allergic from going outside and her mom was lying to her her entire life.

   

I would recommend Everything Everything because of the details and action, but the book ranges more towards the female audience. One reason I love this book so much is because of how Ollie and Maddy's relationship progresses. In the beginning of the story, Maddy was very interested in Ollie, and in the end, they are together. Another reason I love this book is because of the action. For example, when Ollie and Maddy run away, Nicola Yoon writes everything in a lot of detail and describes what they're doing perfectly so you can picture what's happening. My final reason I love this book is because of the small drawings on a few the pages. After a few chapters, there are small sketches to describe/summarize what happened in that chapter. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book because I guarantee you will love it as much as I do.

Emily W.   Period 5-6

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

The book I am writing about is Unwind by Neal Shusterman. It is a science fiction book. It's about three kids connor, Risa, and liv. They are going to be unwound because of things that they have done. Being unwound means to have your body parts taken off and given to other people who need them. Parents sign a contract for them to be unwound and then there kid is taken into custody kind of like jail. The three kids need to survive till there at least 18 cause that is when you can't be unwound anymore. This book is so action packed and will make the reader jump off of there seat. It is definitely the best book I have read all year and if you read it I know you will like it to.

     I recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction books. This book is definitely the best book that I have read all year. It is so action packed and has a little bitof humor. If you're looking for a book this year get Unwind cause it definitely is a good book and can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series. I loved this book and I hope that you will to. It's definitely the best science fiction book that i have read in my entire life.

• Jon Grady

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne

       The book that I recently read is a great Science Fiction book called Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne. This book is definitely Science Fiction because it involves radioactive explosions and people having reactions to these chemicals like killing people or losing your mind. Dean is a normal sixteen year old kid that starts his school day like anyone else. He wakes up, takes a shower, and runs out of the house and just says bye. Doesn't say anything else to his parents. Little does he know his life is about to change forever. As he got on the bus, a huge storm started to roll in. He didn't think anything of it as he walked by his grouchy bus driver. As the storm got closer, he knew it was bad. Out of nowhere, little pieces of rain turned it rocks of hail. These pieces of hail varied from the size of a baseball to the size of a golf ball. The unexperienced bus driver did not know what to do and crashed right into the parking lot of Greenway Superstore, flipping the bus onto its side. This killed the bus driver and a few more kids. As the hail poured through the window, Dean looked over his shoulder to see Mrs. Wooly and her bus filled with young children. She crashed through the stores window and saved her kids. She didn't stop there. She then flew back out and saved Dean and his bus. Only six kids made it out of Dean's bus. All eight kids made it out of Mrs. Wooly's bus. She didn't stay long though. She left the kids at the store by themselves to go and help others. Fourteen kids in one superstore. Six high schoolers, two middle schoolers, and six young kids are left to eat and survive in their world that is falling apart. These kids must fight off intruders, make their own food, and sleep at night knowing it may be their last. They must escape to safety, find their parents, and say I love you. This is the first book in the series as it follows the fourteen kids fighting for their lives.

        I recommend this book to many people for a lot of reasons. First off, it is a very action packed book. There is always something happening like the bus flying through the superstore doors to Mrs. Wooly axing the back window to get the kids out. The story is always moving forward and never stops for boring parts. To add on, it is very suspenseful and leaves you on the edge of your seat. From a guy standing outside banging on the gates to explosions flying all around them. You never know what is going to happen next which is an amazing part of this story line. Finally, the book is very heartwarming. When Henry and Caroline, the youngest of the bunch, miss their parents Dean comforts them and becomes their honorary parents. With everything going on around them they try to come together as a family. This book is a great read for anyone and everyone looking for a fantastic read.

Spicer Periods 1/3: Ray Palovcak

Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan is one of my favorite books ever. The book has a fictional plot and characters living in times of real major historical events.

Twelve-year-old Frederich, who grew up in Germany in the times of Hitler, can’t stop his hands from flying up and guiding imaginary music only he hears. That quirk, along with the large birthmark on his face, earned him the nickname Monster Boy. With a new threat every day, his dream of becoming a conductor or even keeping his family together seems faint. Two years later, the special harmonica that Frederich found is passed on to Mike in Philadelphia, who is eleven years old, almost six feet tall, and living in an orphan home. When he and his younger brother Frankie are adopted by the wealthy Mrs. Sturbridge, they go from nothing to luxury. When it soon becomes clear that she doesn’t want them, Mike strikes a deal with her. If he wins a spot in a famous harmonica band, she will keep Frankie with her instead of sending him to a state home. But can they both keep their promises? The final story focuses on Ivy Lopez, who lives in California after the Pearl Harbor bombing. Her family manages a farm whose Japanese-American owner were sent to an internment camp. As the newest owner of the harmonica, Ivy, too, finds strength in its music, but when her family’s ties to the owners puts them both in danger, Ivy finds herself keeping what she fears is a terrible secret.

Echo is one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. You might be intimidated by the length but it’s totally worth it! You won’t want to put it down once you start, so the plot will go by really quickly. I loved how the author creatively tied together each of the characters’ stories with a single object. Each character is destined to receive the strengthening harmonica, and they are all encouraged by its music. A second think I loved was how Pam Muñoz Ryan made the seemingly most little insignificant details come back to harm each of the characters in the end of their sections, so don’t let any small specifics escape your mind as you are reading. Another aspect I loved about this book were the strong, independent characters who never give up and look after their families. Ivy is a good example of this because she is inspired by her older brother, who’s away in the army, to keep her family together and happy.I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who likes action and sitting on the edge of their seat in suspense.

Kiersten J.

Spicer 1/3

The Giver by Lois Lowry

       The book, The Giver, by Lois Lowry is a science fiction story that takes place in a futuristic and utopian society that is controlled by the government. The Giver begins by introducing the twelve-year-old main character, Jonas. Jonas has been living in a regulated city for his whole life. When a child turns 13 in the community, they are given a job for the rest of their life. The jobs are assigned at the Ceremony of the Twelves. Jonas is very unsure of what he wants to do or what job he wants to receive. He talks to his parents and siblings, but they are not much of a help. When the Ceremony of the Twelves finally arrives, Jonas is the last child to be chosen for a job. It is announced that he will become the Receiver of Memory. The Receiver of Memory is a job where one is chosen to receive good, sad, happy, and bad memories from a wise old man. The old man asks Jonas to refer to him as The Giver. One term used throughout the story is "released". When receiving memories from The Giver, Jonas finally finds out the true meaning of the word. It means "killed". When citizens become old in the community, they are released. Once Jonas finds out the true meaning of the word, he is horrified. Since Jonas's baby brother, Gabe, is very ill, Jonas is terrified that he will be released. He figures out a plan that will keep his baby brother safe. The story ends with Jonas and Gabe playing far away from home in the snow.

       In my opinion, The Giver is a fantastic and very well written story. The Giver was my favorite book because it used challenging vocabulary that made me think about the text on a whole other level. An example of good vocabulary is used on page 34 when the texts states, "...a disquieting scene where she had been chastised for a rule of infraction she didn't understand." This sentence used a ton of great vocabulary words that are great for any middle schooler to use on their papers. Another reason I loved The Giver is because it had well developed characters such as Jonas. In the beginning of the story, Jonas is a shy, quiet boy. He eventually turns into a brave, caring, Receiver of Memory. He changes a lot throughout the story. The final reason I liked The Giver is because it was told in third person. This made the story very easy to follow. This was nice because it already used challenging vocab. An example of third person is on page 82 when the text states, "He was free to enjoy the breathless glee that overwhelmed him." All in all, I would recommend The Giver to any middle schooler who enjoys a classic, short read. I guarantee that this book will always be on your mind. You will constantly be thinking about what happens next!
Blake H. Spicer 1/3

A Dog's Purpose By W. Bruce Cameron

A Dog's Purpose is realistic fiction because the events that take place could happen in real life. It's about a dog who goes through a series of reincarnations throughout his or her life. Each reincarnation gives him a new purpose in life. A stray named Toby, a search-and-rescue dog named Ellie, or just a companion to his or her owner. His life as Toby the stray was very short and didn't mean very much. When he reincarnated into a golden retriever, he knew there was more to his story. As a golden retriever, he was adopted by a boy named Ethan who gave the dog the name of Bailey. Bailey was Ethan's best friend and they did everything together. Bailey realized that his purpose was to be Ethan's friend. After Bailey passed away, he reincarnated into a german shepherd named Ellie. Ellie had a very special purpose as a search-and-rescue dog, she had to save people from danger. Ellie saved many lives and was considered a hero dog. Although Ellie had a different purpose, she was always looking to find Ethan. After Ellie died, she reincarnated again into another dog. This new dog didn’t have an owner who took care of him, so he ran away. This is when he knew he had to find Ethan. But they question is will he find Ethan again? If he does will Ethan take him back? You’ll have to read to find out!

I really enjoyed this book A Dog's Purpose all the way to the end. It's heartwarming and a little sad at times. W. Bruce Cameron put the book in a perspective where the dog tells it all and the creativity that goes into it is incredible. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and you'll be sad when it's over. I'd especially recommend this book to dog lovers because after reading this book you'll never look at your dog the same again. This book is in my top five books of all time, and that says a lot because I'm very picky about books. To make this book even better, there's a sequel called A Dog's Journey that continues the purpose of a dog's life. Dogs are really more than companions, there life revolves around us and this book just goes into a deeper understanding on that.

By: Kylie McNamara pd 1/3

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

My favorite book I read this year is called Everything, Everything, written by Nicola Yoon. It is a realistic fiction novel because realistic characters go through events that could happen in real life. The story is about a girl named Maddy Whittier, an eighteen year old girl who was born with a severe immune system problem called SCID. She's forced to stay inside her home all day, every day away from everyone and everything that hasn't been "decontaminated" because of her disease. Anything in the outside world can be extremely dangerous to her health because she has an extremely non-mature immune system from being inside all the time. One day when Maddy is sitting inside doing homework, she notices a new family moving in next door. One of the people is named Olly, and Maddy and him immediately hit it off online and started talking. You may think it's too dangerous for Maddy to interact with anyone, but not according to Maddy's nurse, Carla; who is willing to take the risk of potential danger to sneak Olly into their house for him to meet Maddy in person while Maddy's mother isn't home. However, when her mother finds out about Olly and Maddy meeting, she fires Carla, who has been her nurse for her entire life. Later, Olly and Maddy are still messaging over the internet. Olly proposes that they sneak out and fly to Hawaii so Maddy gets more from her life than just sitting inside. Will she do it?

         Everything, Everything is one of the best books I've ever read. I finished it in one day from reading nonstop. One of the reasons I love this book is because it's not just another "sick teen" stereotypical story; it makes you feel a lot more connections to the characters. One example of this would be that there are illustrations provided in the book that are "drawn by Maddy herself" that show what she's feeling in a more visual way. Another reason I love this book is because it's a real page turner. The reason I was unable to put this book down was because something was constantly happening on every page. There is also one certain page in the book towards the end that is completely black, and I wanted to keep reading to find out what that page was going to be. Finally, the last reason I love this book so much is because although it is a bit mature, it still has a funny bit to it where there's a laugh here and there. For example, some of the characters make cheesy jokes at certain times that will for sure make you smile. Overall, I would recommend this book to people around the age of 14 looking for a read that will make you laugh and cry all in one piece.

Katie T.

Spicer 1/3

The book Fan Art by Sarah Tregay is a realistic fiction because it is about a normal highschool boy, well, as normal as a high school senior can get.  Jamie has everything he could want, a job on the school newspaper, a great family,  a best friend, Mason, and a wonderful art career ahead of him.  But everything flips when one of his 'friends' from art class ask him to enter a piece of artwork with two boys falling in love, and when it gets rejected, he's determined to get it published.  It hit Jamie extra hard because he's gay, but only out to his family.  He hasn't even told Mason out of fear of rejection.  But when he realizes he might have a little crush on his best friend, things start to spiral out of control.  And with prom coming up, Jamie and his new art friend, Eden (a lesbian), will have to figure it out.

       I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good love story.  This book isn't your typical Romeo and Juliet story, but it will leave you wanting more and more.  Jamie has to go through lots of ups and downs between school and friendship.  The book is about finding yourself and for standing up for what you believe in.  It is a book that shows you what reality is like for some people when dealing with their sexuality and is painfully honest.  I would say this book is only for those who are comfortable with the topic of the LGBTQIA+ and the community.  This is one of my favorite books ever and I hope it becomes one of yours, too.

Ava Y. Spicer 1,3

Gutless by Carl Deuker

     The book Gutless by Carl Deuker is a realistic fiction book about a fifteen year old boy named Brock Ripley who faces problems of high school. Brock is a very bright student and a naturally gifted athlete. He has the skills of a great wide receiver in football and is a superb goalie in soccer. But he has an issue. Whenever he is faced with a tough situation, he lacks the courage to face it. On the sports field, Brock lacks the bravery needed to make a physical play, even if it means losing the game. Off the field, Brock lacks the guts to stand up for his friend, Richie Fang, who is getting bullied by star quarterback of the high school varsity football team, Hunter Gates. But as the school year goes by, Brock's life becomes more of a mess. Brock's soccer and football teammates think of him as a coward and Hunter gets more and more vindictive towards Richie. But when things take a turn for the worst, can Brock prove that he is not as gutless as people think he is, or will he be known as a coward forever? Find out in Gutless by Carl Deuker.

   I really loved Gutless!This is because it is very relatable, has a very interesting plot, and is very action packed. This book is relatable because Brock is about the same age as me - he is fifteen while I am thirteen. He also faces bullies, which I can relate to. Additionally, the book is very interesting because it always makes the reader want to know what happens next. For example, whenever Hunter bullies Brock and Richie, the author creates an aura of suspense which always makes the reader wonder how Brock and Richie will respond to Hunter. Finally, I really loved this  book because it is filled with lots of action. There is always something happening in the book, like Hunter fighting Brock and Richie, or a fast paced sports game. The author made sure that the book would never become boring. I would recommend this book to people who love soccer and football because this book has a lot of soccer and football terminology, so parts of the book can become boring  to people who don't know how to play either sport. Overall Gutless is a great book and it will intrigue you until the very last page!

Gatik Gogia                                            Spicer Pds 1/3

A Dog's Purpose by: W. Bruce Cameron

A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron is a realistic fiction masterpiece. The genre is realistic fiction because the events are all real things that can happen, like the unconditional love between a dog and his boy. A Dog's Purpose is about a dog that comes alive over and over again, living his life through different dog's bodies. All this dog wants to do is fulfill his purpose in life. As the story begins it starts with Toby, a stray dog confused by what he is supposed to do. Toby doesn't realize his purpose in life until he passes, to be by a human's side. Toby comes back on earth different, like a different dog different. Toby was now a dog called Bailey. But, no matter whom Bailey was, he knew his purpose was to stick close to his boy's side. So, throughout Bailey's life, thick and thin, Bailey was by the boy's side. Up in til the day, hour, minute, second when Bailey passed away, the boy was by his side. As Bailey drifted off to sleep he knew he would once again, come alive.

    As Bailey opened his eyes he realized he was different... yet again! Bailey looked around when he noticed he had gone from he to she. Now Bailey was a girl. But, there was no time to spare, Bailey was now called Ellie, a working K-9 police dog with crime to fight. Ellie was hardworking, but couldn't understand why her new owner only wanted to work, not play. More importantly where her boy had gone. One day, Ellie was on the job with her new owner, when he was shot. However, he didn't die, the officer was instead injured and could no longer work. Not wanting to discontinue Ellie's work she moves on to a different officer to work with. Ellie lives a long happy life with her new owner, until she passes. Then, POW! Ellie was awake again, but as a boy puppy named Buddy. Buddy was happy to be back alive again, but he didn’t know why? Surely, after all these lives he had been through, he had found his purpose. But, why was he back? To find out you will have to read the book.

    In my opinion, A Dog’s Purpose is a great book. This is because the book is told from the dog’s point of view. So, instead of the narrator saying what Bailey was doing Bailey tells the reader what he is doing. Also, since the story is told by the dog it makes it more exciting for the reader because we don’t know what dogs or any animal is thinking. In addition, the word choice is interesting and engaging making you want to read till the end. Overall, I would recommend this book to any animal lovers and a good book!

Jillian S. Spicer 1/3

Legend by Marie Lu

       The book Legend by Marie Lu is a dystopian book because of the dictatorship government, and the west and east sides of America are at war.  The trial is a test for kids in the Republic of America, and if you pass the test, you go to school and live a normal life. If you fail your trial, they take you away to work at a labor camp. Day has been living on the streets as the Republic's most wanted criminal ever since he failed his trial. He moves around a lot with his best friend Tess, and they find out that Day's brother Eden has the plague, a disease that can be deadly if untreated. Day's family can't afford a cure, so Day will stop at nothing to acquire this for Eden. June, on the other hand, aced her trial and is almost the perfect picture of a soldier. One day she's told that her brother, Metias, was killed when someone threw a knife at him, and the Republic thinks Day's the one who killed him. While June is searching for Day, and Day is searching for a plague cure, they unknowingly cross paths. What will happen when they realize who the other person is?

         Without a doubt, this is an amazing book that I absolutely devoured. The characters, for one, are really interesting, each with their own complex backgrounds. There's Day, with his family being poor, and himself being a fugitive, and then there's June, who has nobody left but her brother, then loses him too. Many of the settings, such as Batalla Hall and underground sewer systems, are described very intricately, and make you feel like you're right there with the characters. The most memorable thing about this book, though, was how fast paced it was. Even though the characters weren't fighting twenty-four seven, something exciting is always happening, and there's always something to think about. There were so many suspenseful parts with twists and turns along the way. All in all, I would definitely recommend this book to someone who likes adventure/dystopian books, and if you read Legend make sure you pick up the rest of the series, Prodigy and Champion.

Casey C. Spicer Pds. 1&3

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven is an intriguing novel full of real emotions, relatable conflicts, and an average high school setting which make it realistic fiction. Libby Strout, formerly known as “America’s fattest teen”, finally decided to go back to public school are years of weight loss and coping with her mother’s death. As soon as she got to school, she recognized all the people from elementary school. Unlike Libby, Jack Masselin can’t recognize people, and it isn’t because his ultra popularity. His brain has a problem that makes him incapable of recognizing people’s faces, even his family. Libby finds out about this problem, and she also finds out that Jack keeps this a secret. Libby can either help Jack, or release his secret. She chose to help him and maybe become friends with him, or more than friends.

When I was reading this book, I took it with me everywhere I went and never put it down. The first reason I loved it was because it has relatable scenarios. For example, Libby put herself down because she was self conscious. Also, the characters have very interesting traits. Libby was so big that she had to get cut out of her house when she was younger, and Jack can’t even recognize his own brothers.  Lastly, the book is very descriptive and helps you visualize the character’s faces. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves realistic fiction books!

-Sophia S.1/3