Famous Last Words

          Famous Last Words, by Katie Alender is a mystery about a Hollywood serial killer. In this book, the main character, Willa, is moving to Hollywood. Her mom is dating a famous and rich director, after the death of Willa's father, and they are going to live with her. Willa's mom thinks coming to Hollywood will be a new beginning for them, but she doesn't realize the things in store for them. Wills has to deal with the stress of going to a new school, losing her dad, and on top of that, she's seeing ghosts and mysterious things keep happening to her. The story gets even stranger when a Hollywood serial killer pops up and starts killing girls in the set of famous deaths on screen. One time, Willa is almost drowned in her swimming pool from a ghostly hand. But who can she confide in...the cute boy working for her dad, Reed? Not her mom or Marnie, her untrustworthy friend. Perhaps Wyatt, the really smart boy, who is weirdly obsessed with the killer. Either way, Willa can't decide if she's going crazy, or if the ghost is trying to send her messages. Could the ghost somehow relate to the scary murders? Either way, Willa has to figure what's happening, fast, before it's too late....

          I really liked this book. It was an easy read, but kept me hooked. It had brilliant twists and turn, and linked everything together. I loved the suspense, and the idea was great, a mix of romance, murder, and ghosts. The deaths of the girls made the whole thing so creepy, and to make them die in famous murder movie scenes? It was really a good idea that added to the creepy serial killer vibe. I really flew through these pages, and while I doubt that it will be a read that is challenging, it was fun. The characters are great, and I really felt for Willa. I like the book a lot and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes mystery, thrillers, murder, ghosts, or anyone who doesn't!

Areeba Wani

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H2O

Think this is Normal Rain?
That is NOT the truth.
 Watch out, one splip! And your out.


DRIP. DRIP. DRIP.
           Every minute, Every hour, Every second, Everyday.... It's non-stop. Ruby Morris has some..... Unfortunate rain to deal with. DO NOT touch it. Or else...well you don't wanna know.  Nothing, but pouring down poisoned rain.  Is anyone I know actually alive? In this world, this question is the only thing that will be on your mind everyday, every hour, every minute, every everything. 




Review: ★★★★.✩     I would rate this book a good 4.5 stars. The Reason for this is because the emotion in this is very deep. This book continues on with Storm, the sequel, and is still filled with emotion. I don't think a full five stars is the best choice, only because I think there should be a better epilogue. One that shows the lives of the characters years after, or even just right at the end of the book. But otherwise another reason why it is good is because it really shows how the real world would be if there were an apocalypse and pretty much says how much you should really be prepared in case of emergencies or else you'll regret it. Even a little un expected romance is in it.... Check it out to see what you REALLY need to be prepared for.

H2O: Book  By Virginia Bergin.


Chynelle
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A year in the life of a complete and total Genius by Stacey Matson

          This is a story about Arthur Bean a determined boy who is going to become a famous author. What he doesn't realize is that this means being in a play and tutoring his bully. This book will take you on a wild adventure that will make you question your dreams and want to achieve them just like Arthur. 
         I think this book was great. It is the first story I've ever read that has no text. Instead it explains the story through letters,emails, and announcements. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to read something unique and different.

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A Child Called It

        A Child Called It is a nonfiction book about David Pelezer. David Pelezer gets abused frequently at home by his mother. As she abuses him more and more, his brothers start being mean and his father starts standing up for David less and less. It is a sad story about how David basically survives his mother's abuse. Thankfully, there is a happy ending.
       I thought this was a really good book. There were parts that I would almost start crying because you feel like you are going through this powerful journey with David. Usually I do not like biographies, but this was a really good one.

Maya Lanzisera
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The Son of Neptune

As the biggest secret of Camp Half-Blood's history is revealed, Percy realizes he has no memory of anything,since somebody absconded his memory but he does remember  the name Annabeth. As he struggles to survive, fragments of his memory begin to come back to him. Find out what happens in this thrilling sequel.

Overall, the book was really good and that secret is that gets revealed is so unexpected. The really good thing about this book is that they have an index for all the mythological terms you may not know.

Saumit Bose
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Fahrenheit 451

     In the dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, main character Guy Montag is a firefighter. However, in this society, being a firefighter doesn't mean you stop fires; in this society you start them. Montag's job is to burn books and the house they were found in. However, this changes once he meets soon to be 17 year old Clarisse. However, everything gets crazy when he finds his wife unconscious on the bedroom floor. The next day at work he has a small run in with something called a hound and he burns down a lady and her house. What happens to Montag next? Read the book to find out.
     Overall, the book was okay. The plot is really good. Unfortunately, I can't tell you much about it as that would spoil some major events and turning points. The only turn away is it is an older book, hence some language used is more complex, and therefore more difficult to understand. Aside from that, it is a good read if you want a good dystopian book to sit down with.

Aidan Greenberg
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The Lost Hero

For Rick Riordan and Percy Jackson fans, The Lost Hero is the beginning of a new series that is sure to grab your attention. With new characters such as Jason, Leo, Piper, as well as possibly the biggest guarded secret in Camp-Half Blood's history be ready to be amazed. Be sure to get The Lost Hero at the library.

The book is really impressive and I would only recommend it to people who read the first series since most of the book wouldn´t make too much sense.

Saumit Bose
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