Just Ella, Maragret Peterson Haddix, 218 pages, June 13, 2011

I just finished reading 218 pages out of the book Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix on June 13, 2011.  It's about a girl named Ella who is swept away to marry a prince and become a princess and live in a castle.  Sounds nice, huh?  Well, soon Ella realizes that she doesn't love the prince.  She doesn't want to marry him.  So now, Ella must figure out a way to escape...and stay alive.
My favorie character int this book was Mary, the servant girl.  I liked her because she was kind.  For example, when Ella was trapped in the dungeon and starving, Mary brught her food and a shovel to dig herself out.
I would recommend this book to girls 10-14.

Out of the Dust, Karen Hesse, 227 pages, June 13, 2011

I just finished reading 227 pages out of the book Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse on June 13 2011.  It's about a girl named Billie Jo who is stuck in the Oklahoma Panhandle during the dustbowl.  It hasn't really bothered her much, especially since she has her piano to keep her company and she has a new baby brother on the way.  But when a terrible disaster crushed Billie Jo'shopes and dreams, she feels like it's time to get out of the dust.
My favorite character in this book was Louise.  I liked her because she was a good listener.  For example, when Billie Jo was telling Louise about her life, she nodded but was listening very well.
I would recommend this book to kids 11+.

Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton, 222 pages, June 10, 2011

I just finished reading 222 pages out of the book Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton on June 10, 2011.  It's about a girl named Bethany who loves to surf.  One day she goes surfing and gets her arm eaten off by a tiger shark.  But she puts all her faith in God and trusts him to help her cope with a missing limb.
My favorite character in this book is Bethany.  I liked her because she has such a great faith in God.  For example, when Bethany lost her arm, she just let God take care of everything and knew that she was going to use her story as an inspiration.
I would recommend this book to people 10+.

The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom with John and Elizabeth Carrol, 241 pages, May 2011

I just finished reading 241 pages out of The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom with John and Elizabeth Carrol in May of 2011.  It's about a woman named Corrie who is sent to a concentration camp with her sister Betsie.  They hate it there, but they have to figure out how to be grateful in all circumstances and trust God.
My favorite character in this book is Betsie.  I liked her because she loved God and everybody else.  For example, when the guards were beating her up, she still loved them and worshiped God.
I would recommend this book to people 13+.

Unlocked, Karen Kingsbury, 314 pages, May 17, 2011

I just finished reading 314 pages out of the book Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury on May 17, 2011.  It's about a boy named Holden Harris who was diagnosed with autism when he was three.  He used to be best friends with Ella Reynolds.  But Ella's mom decided that she didn't want Holden around Ella, so Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Harris's friendship separated.  Now, Ella and Holden are going to high school together.  And Ella seems to be the only one to bring Holden out of his autistic trance.  Her...and music.
My favorite character in this book was Holden.  I liked him because he is really adorable.  For example, when Holden prays he never says Amen.  He says "Your friend, Holden Harris."
I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults.

Call Me Mrs. Miracle, Debbie Macomber, 253 pages, May 17, 2011

I just finished reading 253 pages out of the book Call Me Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber on May 17, 2011.  It's about a woman named Emily Merkle (a.k.a. Miracle) who has a secret about her.  She seems to know everything about everyone and she seems to know how to hook Holly Larson and Jake Finley up.  Holly is taking care of her nephew while her brother is in Afghanistan.  Jake, the son of a very fanous buisnessman, is trying to sell five hundred toys he bought for the Christmas season.  Holly needs to buy this exact toy for her nephew for Christmas.  Holly and Jake up meeting and fall in love.  All because of Emily Miracle.
My favorite character in this book was Emily Miracle.  I liked her because she was nice.  For example, Mrs. Miracle babysat Holly's nephew and was talking to him and reading to him and being really nice.
I would recommend this book to people who love romance books.

Prom, Ellie O'Ryan, 234 pages, May 10, 2011

I just finished reading 234 pages out of the book Prom by Ellie O'Ryan on May 10, 2011.  It's about a girl named Nova who is the head of the Prom Commitee.  She has just finished the decorations, when the shed her decorations were stored in caught on fire.  Principal Dunnan assigned Jesse Richter to help repair the damage.  Both Jesse and Nova don't want to work together.  But as the two teenagers spend more time together, they realize how opposites attract.
My favorite character in this book was Jesse.  I liked him because he was awesome!  For example, he has muscles, he rides a motorcycle...what more could you ask for?
I would recommend this book to teenage girls.

Closed for the Season, Mary Downing Hahn, 182 pages, May 8, 2011

I just finished reading 182 pages out of the book Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn on May 8, 2011.  It's about a boy named Logan who moves into a house.  His neighbor Arthur tells Logan that a murder was committed in the house.  Now Logan and Arthur are trying to find the killer and figure out where the stolen money from the amusement park is.  But they need to find their clues in the amusement park The Magic Forest.  And the killer is waiting for them there.
My favorite character in this book was Arthur.  I liked him because he was funny.  For example, Arthur would always come into Logan's house during breakfast and stick his hand into the Raisin Bran box and eat the cereal.
I would recommend this book to kids who like mysteries.

Lily's Passport to Paris, Nancy Rue, 153 pages, May 5, 2011

I just finished reading 153 pages out of the book Lily's Passport to Paris by Nancy Rue on May 5, 2011.  It's about a girl named Lily who takes a month long vacation to Paris.  At first Lily is miserable.  Then she meets Christophe, a French boy who befriends her and shows her the sights of Paris.  But there is one thing in the way of Lily and Christophe's friendship: Christophe's sister Odette.  Now Odette is taking Christophe away.  Will Lily be able to keep Christophe in Paris and show him and his sister the path to God?
My favorite character in this book is Christophe.  I liked him because he's sweet.  For example, Christophe would always offer to show Lily the sites and would call her Li-lee.
I would recommend this book to girls 9-13.

The Last Olympian, Rick Riordan, 381 pages, May 2, 2011

I just finished reading 381 pages out of the book The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan on May 2, 2011.  It's about a boy named Percy who is in battle to save the Olympian gods against the Titan lords.  Kronos, the lord of time, has risen.  Now Percy and his friends need to stop him from attacking everybody before it'd too late.
My favorite character in this book was Juniper, Grover the satyr's girlfriend.  I like her because she is so in love with Grover and it's kind of funny.  For example, when Juniper saw Grover after she thought he was going to die, she tackled him with a hug.
I would recommend this book to kids 10+.

Lily's in London?!, Nancy Rue, 153 pages, April 26, 2011

I just finished reading 153 pages out of the book Lily's in London?! by Nancy Rue on April 26, 2011.  It's about a girl named Lily who has to move to Oxford, England for her father's job.  She makes three friends: Ingram, who teaches her all about Oxfords, Kimble, who is into cosmetics and boys and teaches Lily about "England slang", and Sister Benedict, who shows Lily that she is on a pilgrimage and teches her how to find God.  Lily thinks you need to find God in a church.  But when she takes a trip to London, Lily learns that God is everywhere and the scariest people can also be the kindest.
My favorite charcter in this book is Kimble.  I liked her because she likes boys and cosmetics.  For example, Kimble took Lily to the park so they could scope out for boys and she took Lily to a bunch of stores so she could try on lipstick.
I would recommend this book to girls 9-13.

The Hot List, Hillary Homzie, 244 pages, April 21, 2011

I just fibished reading 244 pages out of the book The Hot List by Hillary Homzie on April21, 2011.  It's about a girl named Sophie who decides to make a Hot List, a list about who's hot and who's not.  Sophie and her friend Maddie make the List and then decide to write it up on the back of a bathroom stall.  Sophie thinks that this List won't last very long.  But she was wrong.  Now Sophie makes a bet with her enemy, Nia, that she has to get Squid Rodriquez on the List.  And Sophie has to get Maddie back from the popular crown, CEO : Nia Tate.  Can Sophie turn a nottie into a hottie and win Maddie back?
My favorite character in this book is Squid.  I like him because he's funny and weird.  For example, Squid always wears superhero shirts and walks up his locker.
I would recommend this book to girls 10-14.

Wait Till Helen Comes, Mary Downing Hahn, 184 pages, April 18, 2011

I just finished reading 184 pages out of the book Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn on April 18, 2011.  It's about a girl named Molly who moves into a house that used to be a church with her brother, mom, stepdad, and stepsister.  Molly's stepsister, Heather, isn't very nice.  She always blamed everything on Molly and her brother Michael.  Now Heather is acting weird.  She's been talking to a ghost named Helen who lives in the graveyard behind the church/house.  Heather keeps telling Molly and Michael that Helen is going to come get them.  Molly doesn't beleive it, but it is kind of creepy.  But Heather proves Molly wrong when Helen comes for a visit.
My favorite character in his book is Molly.  I liked her because she doesn't give up.  For example, even though Michael and Molly's mom and stepdad don't beleive her when she tells them about Helen, she still tries to save Heather from getting killed and joining Helen in the pond she drowned in.
I would recommend ths book to kids 9-13.

Princess for Hire, Lindsey Leavitt, 239 pages, April 17, 2011

I just finished reading 239 pages out of the book Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt on April 17, 2011.  It's about a girl named Desi who is miserable because her ex-best friend Celeste is dating her secret crush Hayden and she is humiliated because Celeste found out her job: Gladys the Groundhog who advertises the Pets Charming pet store.  But Desi soon finds an ad in the paper about a Princess for Hire which she soon finds out is a substitute princess agency.  Desi is totally thrilled but she soon finds out that being a surrogate for a princess isn't all that easy.  Like when you end up having to play the French Horn and you don't even know how, or when you must perform a dance you don't know, or when you have to get a princess's lifetime love to change his mind about Duchess Olivia and start liking her!  And one wrong mistake, and Desi could lose her substituting privileges...forever.
My favorite character in this book was Meredith, Desi's agent.  I liked her because she was all tough, but then showed her soft side later on.  For example, Meredith was always yelling at Desi when she did something wrong, but in the end, she saved Desi from losing her substituting privileges. 
I would recommend this book to girls 9-13.

Lily's Church Camp Adventure, Nancy Rue, 117 pages, April 17, 2011

I just finished reading 117 pages out of the book Lily's Church Camp Adventure by Nancy Rue on April 17, 2011.  It's about a girl names Lily who decides to spend two weeks at a Christian camp with her four best friends.  But when Lily, Reni, Zooey, Suzy, and Kresha get to camp, they find out that they aren't in the same cabin!  Now Lily is homesick and she doesn't know what to do.  But with a little help from God, Lily learns the importance of friendship and Christianity.
My favorite character in this book was D.J., one of Lily's cabin mates.  I liked her because she was enthusiastic.  For example, when D.J. got to camp, she started jumping on the bed and talking non stop.
I would recommend this book to girls 9-13. 

Breaking Dawn, Stephenie Meyer, 754 pages, April 10, 2011

I just finished reading 754 pages out of the book Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer on April 10, 2011.  It's about a girl named Bella who gets married and has a baby.  Since the baby, Renesmee, is half vampire, she nearly kills Bella and Bella's vampire husband, Edward, has to turn her into a vampire or else she'll die.  Now Bella is learning how to be a vampire and a mother to a little girl with very special powers.  If that isn't enough, now Bella has found out that a vampire friend has found out about Renesmee.  Since the friend thought Renesmee was a full vampire (vampire kids are illegal) she told the Volturi, the leaders of the vampires.  Now they're coming to kill Renesmee.  Bella has to try to convince them that Renesmee is not a full vampire.  But will it be enough to stop them from killing her baby?
My favorite character in this book is Renesmee.  I liked her because she's cute.  For example, Renesmee has a special power that she can only communicate with if she's touching your face.  She always reaches out her pudgy hand to someone and it's just really cute.
I would recommend this book to teenage girls.

The Battle of the Labyrinth, Rick Riordan, 361 pages, April 10, 2011

I just finished reading 361 pages out of the book The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan on April 10, 2011.  It's about a boy named Percy who had just found out that a guy named Luke is going to invade the camp for demigods (half human, half god) so they can take over and lead more people to the Titan Kronos's side of the future war so that the Titans can reign again.  Percy has to travel through the Labyrinth (an underground maze that can get people across the world very quickly) or else Luke will travel through and come out into Camp Half-Blood and invade.  Now Percy has to find the maker of the Labyrinth, Daedalus, so that he won't tell Luke and his army how to navigate the maze.  But a big secret about Daedalus will change the course of the Labyrinth forever.
My favorite character in this book is Tyson.  I like him because he's funny.  For example, whenever Tyson sees someone, he runs up to them, hugs them, and almost knocks them over.
I would recommend this book kids 10+.

Umbrella Summer, Lisa Graff, 235 pages, April 9, 2011

I just finished reading 235 pages out of a book called Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff on April 9, 2011.  It's about a girl named Annie who's brother died four months ago from a heart disease.  Everybody said that Annie's brother Jared was all right but then he died.  Now Annie is all worried that she is going to get a disease and die.  She can't be a kid because she is always too busy reading books about diseases and worrying about dying.  But then a new neighbor comes along and tells Annie to close her "umbrella" and step out into the sunshine.
My favorite character in this book was Mrs. Finch, Annie's new neighbor.  I liked her because she was nice.  For example, when Annie tried to spy on Mrs. Finch and Mrs. Finch caught her, she didn't get mad.  In fact, she ended up inviting Annie over later on.
I would recommend this book to kids 8+.

Moving Day, Meg Cabot, 228 pages, April 3, 2011

I just finished reading 228 pages out of the book Moving Day by Meg Cabot on April 3, 2011.  It's about a girl named Allie who finds out she is moving.  Not only does she have to give away her geode collection and now her and her best friend are fighting, but the house is really creepy.  And the new neighbor told Allie that there's a zombie hand in the attic!  Now Allie is fighting in a war...the war to save her family from moving.
My favorite character in this book was Uncle Jay because he's funny.  For example, when Allie told him she started a cupcake fight at school, he said, "Awesome."
I would recommend this book to kids 8-12.

Horse Crazy Lily. Nancy Rue, 127 pages, April 1, 2011

I just finished reading 127 pages out of the book Horse Crazy Lily by Nancy Rue on April 1, 2011.  It's about a girl named Lily who goes horseback riding for a friend's birthday party and ends up really liking it.  She starts taking lessons, and is really enjoying it.  But then Tessa, Lily's newly adopted sister, comes along.  She is mean and violent.  Lily can't stand.  Now, Lily's parents want Tessa to start taking riding lessons with Lily too!  Lily calls Tessa the Devil Child.  But after a bad accident, Lily realizes what it means to be a real sister.
My favorite character in this book was Herbie, Lily's riding teacher.  I liked Herbie because he was nice.  For example, when Lily found out Tessa had to take lessons with her, Lily was upset.  But Herbie was nice and ended up really liking Tessa.
I would recommend this book to girls 9-12.