In this volume, Nick and Charlie wonder if they should take their relationship a step forward and strengthen their physical relationship. This topic is widely talked about in their school, friend groups and even their families. Another major plot point is that Nick is going to be going to college and they try to get over this challenge.
Carley Connors has just had her entire life upturned after a traumatic accident left her and her mother in the hospital. Since her mother was in an extremely bad state, Carley had to stay with a foster family. Her “new” family was not what she was expecting at all. Carley discovers what it really means to be a family in this stunning YA debut novel by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is really good, and is one of my favorites. The characters are all very well written, and it makes you feel as if they are all real. This book was really sad, but it is a very good read.
Nate is sick and tired of Jefferson winning all the time. That is, Jefferson Middle School, who seems to be better than P.S. 38, at EVERYTHING. From basketball, to soccer, to even academics, Jefferson always finds a way to beat P.S. 38. But when the P.S. 38 buildings are discovered to have multiple problems that are so bad that classes can’t resume, where do you think Nate and friends are supposed to go? That’s right, Jefferson Middle School, which is just as snobby as the students. But everyone has an Achilles' heel, even Jefferson.
The Running Dream is a beautifully written book about resilience and courage. This book follows the journey of a girl named Jessica who is a high school student. Jessica loves track and running but when she gets into a terrible bus accident and loses her leg she must learn how to cope with this loss. I enjoyed this story because it is a very heart-warming story. I also enjoyed how the story played out. The part of the book that I liked the most was the angle of friendship it had.
The story starts off in PS 38 Middle school, focused on Nate Wright as the main character. He’s stuck with Gina, his all-time enemy, in a class project for his least favorite teacher Mrs. Godfrey, aka Godzilla. To make matters worse, Gina ALSO ends up on his fleeceball team, right when Nate is set to win his first fleeceball championship ever. This is his moment for glory, but Gina's sure to steal his thunder, or ruin everything. Will Nate win or lose? Pass or fail? Or end up in detention . . . AGAIN?
Defy the Night is a very intriguing novel that is about a world that is grappling with a very deadly disease. This book follows the story of Tessa, a brave girl who is trying to help her townspeople. During this journey, Tessa must steal from the crown to get the disease cure and while doing this she discovers many secrets about the crown that completely change her view of the world that she is living in. I loved this story because the plot keeps you on your toes the entire time.
James Patterson's Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City plunges readers into a thrilling globetrotting adventure with the intrepid Kidd family. This latest installment in the series raises the stakes higher than ever before.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld takes place in a dystopian society that is 300 hundred years in the future, where Ugly people (Uglies) and pretty people (Pretties) live in separate towns. From ages 0-10, kids are called littles and live with their parents in a separate city for middle-aged people with kids. From 10 to 15, teens are called “Uglies” as this is the stage when they grow, and in their society's opinion, become ugly. Uglies live in Ugly Town, where the story starts.
Franny and Zooey, written by J.D. Salinger, offers an intimate exploration of the Glass family, concentrating on the youngest siblings, Franny and Zooey. The narrative commences with Franny meeting her boyfriend for lunch, where her peculiar behavior becomes evident: she has lost her appetite, appears distracted, and diverts their conversation towards religious topics.
Summary: Greg is determined to prove to his father that he's not a "wimp" and can toughen up. His various attempts to impress his dad led to a series of funny misadventures, from failed wrestling team tryouts to disastrous camping trips. The inclusion of Greg's handwritten journal entries and Kinney's witty writing style make the book relatable and accessible to young readers.
