In the novel, The Alchemyst, by Michael Scott, two twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, work next door to each other in two shops. The owners of the two shops, Perry and Nicholas Fleming, seem like ordinary people until one day a short man walks into the Nicholas' shop. He walked up to Nicholas and demanded for a book, but he refused. The little man, obviously enraged, summoned a strange green mist into the store. Nicholas handed Josh a book and told him to run away from the store, but was stopped by the little man, who revealed himself as Dr. John Dee. Although he snatched the book, Josh managed to steal the last two pages and flee. He met with Nicholas outside the shop to see his wife's shop destroyed with Sophie standing alone. Nicholas explained to the twins that he and his wife are ancient guardians of the book Dee snatched and he plotted to use it to summon the evil Dark Elders with its power. From there on they set out on a quest to retrieve the book, find Nicholas' wife, and learn some magic along the way.
This book was very action packed and suspenseful. As a history enthusiast, I found much joy in seeing the author's point of view of the historic characters. I found this book in the local bookstore, I looked at the cover and I concluded it must be a great book. Although one should never judge a book by the cover, this book really stood out. I am glad I read this book and I recommend this novel to any that enjoy magic and monsters, enjoy history (like myself), or are just looking for a good series to get into. It is amazing and I cannot wait to read the second book.
Reviewed by David, grade 9.
Central Library
Torment is the sequel to
Fallen by Lauren Kate. Luce now knows all of the secrets and is starting to
figure out how to use the shadows. She seems to be very annoyed and stressed
out and confused. The closest ones to her were actually the ones who are after
her, and now that she knows Daniel is a fallen angel, she keeps wanting to find
out more and more. Changing schools, making new friends, everything is so much
harder and is so different for Luce. She will do anything to find out how to
fix this curse. Daniel and Luce have a true love.
I think this book was not
as good as the first one. It was interesting but not as interesting as the
first one. It made me feel like i was in the book and i would get butterflies
and get nervous when something was going to happen. I would recommend this book
to romance fanatics and people who just enjoy reading mysterious types of
books. Angels are also involved in this novel series. I would not recommend it
if you are not interested in that type of stuff. I liked how it made you feel
like you were actually in the story.
Reviewed by Janette, grade 9.
Central Library
A teenage girl named Ava
knows her boyfriend is back. He is back from the dead. Everyone thinks she is
crazy, but she knows that he is there. When she is alone, she sees a shadow and
if she concentrates she sometimes can even hear him. Jackson is back, and he
proves that he will do anything for true love. Ava can't live her life or try
to move on after the devastating passing of her beloved Jackson. She can not
touch him, or see him unless she is dreaming. Her parents don't believe her.
What is going to happen next? True love knows no bounds.
I thought "I Heart You, You Haunt Me" by Lisa Schroeder was a good book. If you are interested in romance novels and ghostly books, you will
really enjoy this novel. It is written as a poem so you can go through it
pretty quick. It is the type of book you do not want to put down because it is
just that good. It made me really think about true love and how strong
relationships really can be. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I am
pretty sure they will all enjoy it. It is a perfect teenage girl novel. It is a
really cute love story.
Reviewed by Janette, grade 9.
Central Library
In the novel, The Alchemyst, by Michael Scott, two twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, work next door to each other in two shops. The owners of the two shops, Perry and Nicholas Fleming, seem like ordinary people until one day a short man walks into the Nicholas' shop. He walked up to Nicholas and demanded for a book, but he refused. The little man, obviously enraged, summoned a strange green mist into the store. Nicholas handed Josh a book and told him to run away from the store, but was stopped by the little man, who revealed himself as Dr. John Dee. Although he snatched the book, Josh managed to steal the last two pages and flee. He met with Nicholas outside the shop to see his wife's shop destroyed with Sophie standing alone. Nicholas explained to the twins that he and his wife are ancient guardians of the book Dee snatched and he plotted to use it to summon the evil Dark Elders with its power. From there on they set out on a quest to retrieve the book, find Nicholas' wife, and learn some magic along the way.
