Book Review of Bearstone by Davis C

The book Bearstone, written by Will Hobbs was quite the adventure story. from chopping down peach trees to catching fish with bare hands, this book includes it all. this book is about a Ute boy becoming firends with an elderly farmer. At first, they both have trouble with each other, but as they start to relate they form a father-son bond. The two of them decide to take an expedition into the montains. They setup camp and begin mining for gold. Cloyd, the Ute boy, quickly becomes bored and goes off into the mountains. Buring this excursion he comes across a huge bear. Later Cloyd let this secret slip and tells a friend of the old man. Little did Cloyd know this man is a bear hunter. Will this bear hunter be able to track down Cloyd's drteam bear. Cloyd decides to follow this man. After seeing the outcome Cloyd returns to the camp to see his elderly friend trapped and unconcious in the mine. Can Cloyd get help quick enough to save his friend's life? Clearly this book is packed with drama and is a very intriguing read.

Ranger's Apprentice book nine: Halt's Peril By: Luke G.

In Ranger's Apprentice Book Nine: Halt's Peril by John Flanagan; Will Treaty, his master Halt and a child hood friend Horace are close to crushing the religious cult called the Outsiders. When an epic battle occurs between the assassins hired by the outsiders versus Halt and Will Treaty, Halt gets hit by a poisoned crossbow bolt. Halt has only a few days to live, so Will has a race against time to get a antidote for Halt and to destroy the Outsiders. Will Treaty is going to prove why he is a apprentice to one, but a hero to all.

Book Review by Cassidy B. : Make Lemonade by Virginna Euwer Wolff

Make Lemonade is the story of LaVaughn who is raising money to go to college.  LaVaughn is determined to be the first in her building to earn a college degree.  To save money she starts to babysit for 17-year-old mom Jolly who has dropped out of high school and has no family to back her up.  LaVaughn babysits Jeremy and Jilly who have different fathers both of whom have left Jolly.  This is a story about struggle and  determination and I would highly reccomend it to anyone.

Review by Grace V. : The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer

The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer is a fun read full of action and adventure. The Sea of Trolls is about a boy named Jack and his sister Lucy. Jack becomes a magician's apprentice. Jack and Lucy are kidnapped by northmen and meet an ugly half troll. Jack goes on an adventure to free himself and his sister. On the way he battles dragons and meets trolls before returning and freeing himself and Lucy, and then returning home to his parents and the magician. The Sea of Trolls is a very good read.

Griffin Rising - Book Review

Check out this book review of 
Griffin Rising by Darby Karchut
(publication date: June 15)

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Malice - Chris Wooding

Hi!  The CMJH Book Club is starting a new book this month called Malice by Chris Wooding.  I have only read the first chapter so far - it's kinda creepy!  I think it's going to be a great book!

Memories of Anne Frank; Reflections of a Childhood Friend book reveiw by Genevieve K.

          I loved the book Memories of Anne Frank; Reflections of a Childhood Friend because of the emotion and all the detail in it. She perfectly illustrates the fear of being captured an deported to who knows where by the Nazis. She shares the sorrow she feels when Albert, her boyfriend has to suddenly say goodbye and never lives to see her again. you can almost  feel the happiness of being liberated after being held captive for so long. The details in the book are also very amazing - like how she remembers precisely how much she could take with her when she left home and how everyone watched to make sure that the soup they got was scooped from the bottom where the food was instead of the watery top. I highly recommend this book to anyone who liked the Diary of Anne Frank.