Mobile Suit Gundam Origin 1: Activation, by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

 The way characters act and feel and somewhat gritty setting emphasizes the conflict between the Federation and Zion. The story is well written and is a great retelling of the original Gundam story. Its a tale of survival and politics on both sides as treaties are broken and wills are tested. The art of the manga itself is a great callback to older styles of manga in contrast to the modern style, giving it a classic feel as Gundam is. If you like Sci-Fi with space action, robots, and some politics sprinkled on top, then you'll probably enjoy the Gundam series.

 Mobile Suit Gundam Origin 1: Activation, by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, is a widely praised franchise and this manga is no different. In the distant future, a space colony has declared independence from Earth and has donned the name, Principality of Zeon. White Base, a Earth Federation warship gets followed by a team of Zaku mobile suits, mobile suits are large piloted vehicles or mechas that can be used for space combat. The Zaku team was sent by the Principality of Zion on a reconnaissance mission to check for anything suspicious from the Federation. The Zakus end up finding a powerful prototype mobile suit known as the RX-78 Gundam which was being transported from a facility at a Earth colony. The Zakus attack and destroy the colony where 15 year old Amuro Ray lived, after seeing the destruction of his home Amuro quickly enters and pilots the Gundam to take out the Zakus. With the Zakus gone Amuro joins the other refugees on the White Base, which took in evacuees from the colony. Amuro then joins forces with the ship crew in order to use the Gundam as defense against Zion forces and get the ship to safety.

Reviewed by Wes, Grade 9
Pacific Park Library

Michael Vey: Fall of Hades, by Richard Paul Evans

The book Michael Vey: Fall of Hades, by Richard Paul Evans. is about a teenage boy with unusual electric superpowers. At the start, the Electroclan are introduced to another glow who can make muscles freeze. This power does not work on Michael though because he just absorbs electricity because that's the thing that he does. One of Hatch's officers also ends up escaping and joining the Electroclan. After that things get much more interesting and I just wont spoil it.

I'd suggest the book to anyone who likes science fiction. The story was well written and conflicts are well presented. It is easy to understand and is a good book to sit back and enjoy after a long day. The characters are relatable and the book doesn't get boring even after an hour of reading it. I think its overall a good book and I'd suggest it to almost anyone.

Reviewed by Anton V., Grade 9
Montrose Library

Michael Vey: Hunt for Jade Dragon, by Richard Paul Evans

The book "Michael Vey, Hunt for Jade Dragon " by Richard Paul Evans is about a teenage boy with unusual electric superpowers. In this book, the Electroclan are sent to Taiwan to to save Jade Dragon, a child. While they are there, the team got to try new food that some, but not all, enjoyed. Things however take an unexpected turn. I think its overall a good book and id suggest it to almost anyone.

I think "Michael Vey: Hunt for Jade Dragon, by Richard Paul Evans was a good book.  I'd suggest it to anyone who likes science fiction. The story was well written and conflicts are well presented. It is easy to understand and is a good book to sit back and enjoy after a long day. The characters are relatable and the book doesn't get boring even after an hour of reading it. I think its overall a good book and id suggest it to almost anyone.

Reviewed by Anton V., Grade 9
Montrose Library

Michael Vey: Battle Of the Ampere, by Richard Paul Evans

The book Michael Vey, Battle Of the Ampere, by Richard Paul Evans, is about a teenage boy with unusual electric superpowers. After the events of the previous book, the Elgen are furious with the loss of one of their power plants. The Elecrtoclan's new allies inform them that the Ampere, Elgen's base of operations, will be stopping at a port which will be the perfect time to destroy it and possibly end the Elgen and their threat to the world. Things however take an unexpected turn.

The book was very good. I'd suggest it to anyone who likes science fiction. The story was well written and conflicts are well presented. It is easy to understand and is a good book to sit back and enjoy after a long day. The characters are relatable and the book doesn't get boring even after an hour of reading it. I think its overall a good book and id suggest it to almost anyone.

Reviewed by Anton V., Grade 9
Montrose Library