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Teen Fiction Reviews from 7th Grade Students

Written During Past Summer Reading Programs

All ratings are out of 5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best

Dylan by Lisi Harrision

Genre: RF

Rating: 4 stars

Review written by some in Grade 7

Dylan is going to Hawaii with her mother to interview Selvet (a famous tennis star). After the interview Dylan recorded a rude outburst after Selvet had just said in the interview that she was cured of them. Dylan used her recording to get coaching from Selevet to impress her crush J.T. As she worked she learned why Selvet acted so mad at the world. When she finally impressed J.T., Selvet and J.T. had black mailed her. But she won't stand for that!!!

Fire Bringer by David Clement-Davis

Genre: fantasy

Rating: 4 stars


I enjoyed Fire Bringer very much. It centers on a deer named Rannoch. Rannoch is born with the mark of an oak leaf on his head, a mark that is said to be the mark of an ancient prophecy. As the fearsome Sgorr, whom calls himself Lord of the Herds, gains power, an age of darkness begins to come over the lowland deer. Somehow, Rannoch must find the courage to face his destiny, or see everything he has come to love destroyed forever.

Girlwonder by Holly Hartman

Genre: unknown

Rating: 5 stars


Girl Wonder had a ton of amazing facts about the history of women all over the world. This book has some sections about everything ranging from a time. This book is very worthwhile for any girl or woman to read. Thumbs up all the way!!

Goddess Games by Niki Burnham

Genre: unknown

Rating: 4 stars


This is a good book about three girls. Claire is trying to change from a party-er to a hard-core Christian. Drew is relearning that it's okay to trust and depend on people after her dad's death a year ago. Seneca is trying to find a job for her mother, a great actress with no job after she dumped her boyfriend, a big producer. The three girls are roommates at their job. They learn to trust each other and become friends, which all of them are in need of. I really liked this book.

I Wanna Be Your Shoebox by Cristina Garcia

Genre: realistic fiction

Rating: 4 stars


This book is about a girl who is part Cuban, Japanese, and Jewish. She lives with her mother who has a new boyfriend. Her father, and songwriter, still isn't writing any hit songs, and her grandfather, Saul, has five months to live because of cancer. At school, she has to organize a concert, but they don't have enough money. Plus, the concert is cancelled at the last minute. Read this book to figure out what happens.

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

Genre: fiction

Rating: 5 stars


Seventeen year old Mia is going out for a ride in her car with her mom, dad, and little brother Teddy. Suddenly, the car crashes and Mia finds herself watching the scene of the crash separated from her body. She sees her mother and father are dead, and learns, when she is watching herself in a coma at the hospital, that she is the one who decides if she wakes up or not. Mia reflects on her life, thinking about her best friend, family, and future with her boyfriend, Adam. While she is debating and thinking about her life, she learns her brother has died. Every negative thought she has about wanting to dies, her body's condition gets worse. This novel, If I Stay is and interesting and sad view on Mia's past life and how she pictures her future if she decides to live.

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Genre: Fantasy

Rating: 4 stars


Inkheart will definitely become one of the fantasy classics of the Harry Potter world. It was a great book and I recommend it to everybody. This book is not the type of book that can be read over and over again because if you want to, you kind of have to read the whole book. Inkheart could definitely be more concise.

Inkspell by Cornelia Funke

Genre: Fantasy

Rating: 3 stars


Inkspell was really good. It could have been more concise, but since the parts were already written they do add a lot to the story. On the whole, it was good. The character mix is really interesting.

Invasion of the Boy Snatchers by Lisi Harrison

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Rating: 4 stars


Alicia's cousin Nina is in Westchester for the semester. At first she wasn't so bad until she stole the Pretty Comity’s alpha status. Instead of copying the P.C.'s outfits everyone buys fashion boots like Nina. On top of all this Nina is hanging out with the P.C.'s crushes/boyfriends and they aren't hanging out with the P.C.!!! In their revenge plan the Pretty Comity finds out even more bad deeds of Nina's!!!

It's Not Easy Being Mean by Lisi Harrision

Genre: RF

Rating: 4 stars


When Massie is one of five girls to receive a DVD about a secret room in OCD for the alphas she must compete to find the key. It's under a boy's bed and Skye has kissed this boy. Massie makes a list of all the boys that Skye has kissed and how they fit into the other clues. However when Claire joins forces with Layne and finds the key Massie fears she is doomed. Or she gives Layne whatever she wants to get the key.

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Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Fairy tale

Rating: 4 stars


This is the story of the ever after of Cinderella. After Ella goes to live in the palace she finds she hates it. All day long she is watched like a hawk by various people assigned to teach her castle protocol. When she realizes that the prince can't even get out of bed without someone telling him what to do she tells him she won't marry him. Upon hearing this he goes to fetch his advisors who throw Ella in the dungeon to break her spirit. She escapes from the dungeon and runs away to a refugee camp her friend Jed set up. Jed asks to marry her, but you'll have to read the book to find out her answer.

Kristen by Lisi Harrision

Genre: RF

Rating: 4 stars


Kristen was frustrated because the rest of the clique was away. However she realizes it isn't so bad. She has the BOYS!!! She tutor-sat Ripple Dune's younger sister. She soon develops a crush on Dune. However when computation comes along she and the Witty Comity have to be WITTY!!!

Listen by Stephanie Tolan

Genre: Realistic fiction

Rating: 5 stars


I loved this book! It is about a girl named Charley, whose mother has died. In the beginning of the summer, Charley finds a wild dog (who she names Coyote) living in the woods. This book shows how Charley learns to connect with Coyote over the summer. The bond between Charley and Coyote goes beyond anything Charley could ever have imagined, as their friendship helps heal the wounds in Charlie’s heart. This book, based off of the relationship between the author and her own dog, is a book I felt I was able to connect to on many levels, and that I loved very much.

Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan

Genre: fiction

Rating: 5 stars


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Thirteen-year-old Rachel Sheridan has lived in Africa all her life. Her parents came to Africa to work as missionaries. They also are doctors in the local hospital. Rachel is left as an orphan after the influenza epidemic kills both of her parents. After her parents' death, her two neighbors, the Pritchards, force her to travel to England and assume their deceased daughter's identity in hopes of obtaining their father's fortune. Rachel, now known as Valerie, is not what her "grandfather" expected. She is kind, unspoiled, and soon becomes friends with "her" grandfather. She tells his of her "friend" Rachel Sheridan, while really telling him of her own old life in Africa, which she misses. When the Pritchards who "miss their daughter terribly" come to visit her in England, they are enraged when Rachel tells her grandfather that it would be a great idea to give his money to the bird society. How will Rachel get out of the Pritchards'evil plot? Will she ever return to Tumani as a doctor and help rebuild the hospital? Read the book to find out the ending

Little House by Boston Bay by Melissa Wiley

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: 4 stars


This book was great because it talked about a little girl who lived in the 1800's. She went to school and learned like the other kids. They had someone at their house and he ended up having to leave to go to the navy. She met a good friend and they sat next to each other in school. They were about 6 years old. They had a lot of dreams together. I would recommend this book if you like the book about Laura Ignalls Wilder.

Lucky by Rachel Vail

Genre: Multiple Genres

Rating: 5 stars


Phoebe Avery has always been a lucky girl. She's pretty, smart, popular, and is even planning the hottest party of the year. But then something happens to Phoebe's family that turns her life upside down. Everything's going wrong, but in the end, everything works out great. This is the first book in the Avery sisters' trilogy.

Massie by Lisi Harrison

Genre: RF

Rating: 4 stars


Massie is at Gaulahway Farms horse riding camp. She really wants to win the competition against another very good riding camp. One of the riders keeps falling off horse. To keep the rider on her horse Massie puts saddle glue on her saddle. However when the judges find out gets kicked out of the camp. Her parents want to teach her a lesson. Now she needs job to pay her parents back. How will she do it without looking poor??

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Measle and the Mallockee by Ian OgilvyGenre: unknown

Rating: 5 stars


This is the third book in a series. It is about a boy named Measle. His parents get arrested for no reason. An old family friend saves him and his sister, who has endless magical powers, from being arrested as well. He befriends a wrathmonk named Iggy and together they save Measle's parents. I would recommend this book.

One False Note by Gordan Korman

Genre: Adventure

Rating: 5 stars


This is the second book in the 39 clues series. Amy, Dan, and their au pair Nellie Gomez are in Venice, Italy, trying to find their next clue. But on the way, they're attacked by power-hungry relatives such as the Holts and Jonah Wizard. Now they have to make it alive.

One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey

Genre: Unknown

Rating: 5 stars


I liked this book. It is about a virgin princess whose name was picked out of a lottery to be sacrificed to the dragon rampaging. After being carried away by the dragon she discovered that all the sacrifices are living with the dragon and his brother who think its horrible to eat people. Turns out her mother and lover are using the dragon, which is enchanting, as a way to get rid of people they don't like. The virgin girls band together to take down the queen. This is a witty story with a touch of romance.

P.S. Longer Letter Later by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin

Genre: One Genre

Rating: 5 stars


Elizabeth and Tara Starr have always been best friends. But this year, Tara Starr moved to Ohio. In this novel of letters, you can see so much happening in their lives. It's a year of letters full of change, adventure, boys, and so many books. This is the best book ever and the second book is called, "Snail Mail No More"

Palace of Mirrors by Margeret Peterson Haddix

Genre: unknown

Rating: 5 stars


This is a very good book. It is about a girl who has grown up being told she is the true princess of the country she lives in. At night for as long as she can remember she has studied to be a princess. The person on the throne is actually a commoner waiting for her to take over. The true princess, Cecilia, is is hiding from the enemy that killed her parents soon after she is born. Cecilia decides it is time to go and take over her true life, so she and her best friend Harper go to the royal palace. Upon getting there she finds that the person who she was told is standing in for her has been told she is the true princess and that there are 11 "true princesses" like Cecilia in the dungeon. Cecilia and Desmia, the "commoners", decide to work together to find out what's going on and why. Find out in this exciting book.

Polyanna by Eleanor H. Porter

Genre: historical/realistic fiction

Ratings: 2 stars


This is a very bright, cheerful book. It tells of a young girl, Pollyanna, who is sent to live with her strict Aunt Polly after her father dies. As she wanders around the small town that is now her new home, she starts teaching many people a game that her father taught her. The point of the game is to find something to be glad about, no matter what the situation. Through this game, and through her own cheerful spirit, Pollyanna helps everyone in the town develop a brighter view of life.

Princess Mia by Meg Cabot

Genre: RF

Rating: 4 stars


Princess Mia is under a little bit of stress. Her Boyfriend of a few years has moved to Japan and has broken up with her. She wants him back but he thinks they should "just be friends". Unable to cope she stays in her bed for four days until her father brings her to a psychiatrist who brings back a reason to make an effort to live. However on top of this she has to write a speech for a women’s group, she and her BFF are fighting, her friend JP declared his love for her and she is failing two classes.

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11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

Genre: Fantasy

Rating: 5 stars

Review Written by Someone in Grade 7

11 Birthdays was really good. This book shows the consequences of messing with fate and friendship. I loved it and I recommend it to anyone.

Al Capone Does my Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: 4 stars


The book Al Capone does my shirts takes place in Alcatraz. The main characters are Matt, Natalie, and Piper. The events are pretty much about how Natalie has autism, but her family doesn't know that. They try to get her into a school that helps kids with autism.

Alyzon White Starr by Isobelle Carmody

Genre: Fantasy

Rating: 4 stars


This was a captivating book, and I couldn’t put it down until I finished. This book is about a girl name Alyzon Whitestarr. When an accident leaves Alyzon’s senses strangely enhanced, she discovers that she can now smell people’s essences, as well as tell how they are feeling. Her new senses also allow Alyzon to communicate with animals, but they also bring danger. Alyzon must face challenges she never knew existed as she and her friend fight a sickness of the spirit that threatens to destroy humanity forever.

Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Fantasy

Rating: 5 stars


Among the Hidden is a fascinating book about what it would be like if third children couldn't be seen or known about. It is about a boy named Luke, who is a third child, and can't go outside too much because the population police might catch him and turn him in. Sometimes he sees a girl's face in window, and he knows that two other boys already live there, and he longs to have someone to play with. I never really thought about this happening in our country, before. I would recommend this book if you are interested in fantasy. I couldn't stop reading this book!

As If Being 12 3/4 isn't Bad Enough My Mother is Running for President by Donna Gephart

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Rating: 5 stars


Vanessa's mother is the Florida Governor. However she is looking to go BIGGER!!! She is running for PRESIDENT!!!Vanessa is also under pressure. She is in the school bee, then the Country Bee, and then the Regional Bee. Also there are pros and cons to having your mother running for president/being governor: living in the mansion, attempts at assassination, your mom being unavailable, having a body guard and all that LOVELY stuff. On top of that Vanessa is a teenager and that is hard enough!!

Beauty Shop for Rent by Laura Bowers

Genre: Dramatic

Rating: 4 stars


This book is about a 15 year old girl Abbey who lives with her great grandmother because her mom left her there when she was nine. But now all of a sudden after a number of years, her mom decides to start visiting her again. Could this lead to trouble? And to top that all, her grandmother, Granny Po decides to sell the beauty shop where Abbey has grown up in! And all of the people who come to the beauty shop have been telling Abbey she has to stop working and start to be a teenager, but she has to keep working at her dream to be a millionaire by thirty five.

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Web viewDylan used her recording to get coaching from Selevet to impress her crush J.T. ... whose mother has died. In the beginning of the summer, Charley finds a wild dog