Book Review

Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

by CaptainYarr May 2, 2012

by Captain Lyaf Yarr Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Author: J.K. Rowling Format: Hard Back # of pages: 652 Grade Reading Level:5.9; 4-8 grade Summary: The toughest year for Harry so far begins by being hex and humiliated by his long time rival  Draco Malfoy. Of three things Harry Potter is most certain. [...]

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Review: North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley

by CaptainYarr May 1, 2012

by Captain Lyaf Yarr Title: North of Beautiful Author: Justina Chen Headley Format: Hardcover Page Count: 384 Grade Reading Level: Grades 8-12 Summary: North of Beautiful is about a girl with a port-wine stain on her face. A port-wine stain is basically a big red birthmark. Tera faces many challenges, such as hiding port-wine stain [...]

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Review: The Kid Who Ran for President by Dan Gutman

by Second Mate Embry April 30, 2012

by Second Mate Embry, guest reviewer Title: The Kid Who Ran for President Author: Dan Gutman Format: Paperback # of pages: 155 Grade Reading Level: 5.4, 6-8 grade Summary: Judson Moon and Lane Brainard decided that they’ve had enough of adult decisions. They believe that a kid should have a shot at being the president [...]

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Review: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

by PirateYarr April 29, 2012

by Silence, guest reviewer Title: Angel’s and Demons Author: Dan Brown Format: Paperback Page Count: 572 Grade Reading Level: Ages 15+ Summary: Robert Langdon is contacted by scientific research facility CERN to discern the meaning behind the mysterious murder of one of their scientists. Upon seeing the victim, Langdon realizes he’s been branded with the [...]

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Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

by CaptainYarr April 28, 2012

by Captain Lyaf Yarr Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author: Jeff Kinney Page Count: 217 Format: Paperback Grade Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Summary: Greg is starting middle school and his mom buys him a “Journal” (diary). In it he writes all of his problems, events, and whatever is happening in his personal life. The [...]

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Review: The Spirit Eater (The Legend of Eli Monpress, Book 3) by Rachel Aaron

by First Mate Keira April 27, 2012

Reviewed by First Mate Keira Title: The Spirit Eater (The Legend of Eli Monpress, Book 3) Author: Rachel Aaron Format: Digital ebook Page Count: 448 pages Grade Reading Level: Ages 15+ Summary: It’s fashionable to be robbed by Eli now. It means you’ve got something worth stealing. Now with people randomly pledging money toward his [...]

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