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	Alcatraz Versus The Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson	Alcatrz versus the evil librarians was a very exciting and comedic read.It was very exciting and the author speaking at the beginning of each chapter served as relief for the nonstop suspense.Though this book is not very realistic I enjoyed it a lot. In this book, Alcatraz Smedry is an orphan who has to be moved from home to home because of his unique tendency to break things.He is at his current foster families house when a package arrives in his mail that says it is is inheritance.Inside he finds a bag of sand.More trouble ensues when a man claiming to be his grandfather comes, who later saves him from a gunman.It is then realized that Alcatraz's inheritance had been stolen and they must go to the library to retrieve it. -Review by Joseph , Age 12
	The Detention Club by David Yoo	I really enjoyed this book, not only because it was a very lively and entertaining novel,but because a lot of people who remember their transition from elementary to middle school can relate to it.This is a simple and great book and I recommend it to anyone 4th through 8th grade. While Peter and Drew's plans that they concocted to regain their popularity are fictional,the concept is not.While you may not see a physical change in the main characters at the end,an inner change is obvious in Sunny, Drew, the Sweet brothers,and Peter.They understand that they are outcasts,but not to each other.I believe that they finally realize they are not alone as long as they have each other and this is a lesson a lot of the people in the real world still have to learn. -Review by Joseph, Age 12
	The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor	I thought that The Looking Glass Wars was a very good book. The characters were unique but relatable and the setting, both in Wonderland and in the real world, was extremely creative and imaginative but not so fantastical that it wasn't believable. I loved the way the author completely changed the classic tale of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland into Alyss Heart's quest to reclaim her spot on the throne as the Queen of Wonderland. Over all i thought that this was an entertaining, and exciting book. The Looking Glass Wars is about young Alyss Heart, princess and heir to the throne of Wonderland, who has to flee her queendom into our world because of her evil aunt Redd. After more than ten years of living in London she finds herself back in Wonderland, and the inspiration to a rebellion. From there Alyss and the Alyssians (the rebel group) fight their way back to the throne of Wonderland, presumably defeating the rouge queen Redd in the process. -Review by Elisa, Age 15
	A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'engle	I love this book and how it shows how amazing our universe really is. This book shows that there really is a God up there that loves us and cares about us. Mr. Murry has been missing for years. As Meg and Charles Wallace discover three strange people, they are taken on an adventure along with Calvin, a boy from Meg's school. The children learn about a darkness threatening to take over Earth. The children must find courage in themselves to save the planet they love. On their adventure the children discover new things about themselves and the ones they love. They discover that things are giving their life to save the universe. Will they summon the courage to help? -Review by Alyssa, Age 13
	The Allegra Biscotti Collection: Who What Wear by Olivia Bennett	A great sequel to book one. Emma Rose is asked to design a dress for the Sweet Sixteen of a girl... that goes to Emma's school! Emma must keep her identity a secret, or she won't be able to design anymore! But how can Emma make school, the dress, and design an amazing holiday collection work while staying true to herself? -Review by Alyssa, Age 13
	The Allegra Biscotti Collection by Olivia Bennett	This is a fantastic book! Emma Rose dreams of becoming a fashion designer. When an editor from the hottest fashion magazine sees her designs, she loves them and asks whose they were. Not wanting to come off as a wannabe designer, Emma makes up a name on the spot as her friend stands by laughing. But when the designs are shown on the editor's blog, it suddenly doesn't seem so funny. As Emma is forced to keep her secret from her best friend, their friendship declines. Emma must follow her dream. But can she still keep her friend? -Review by Alyssa, Age 13
	The Emerald City of Oz by Frank L. Baum	I love this hilarious adventure. When Dorothy returns to Oz with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, they face a dilemma. The Nome King is trying to take over Oz. Dorothy and her friends must come up with a way to save Oz. But how? -Review by Alyssa, Age 13
	The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester	I love this mix of adventure and a blast to the past. This book is an inspiring tale about a young girl who can fly. When she is taken to a special school, she meets many new people. But, is Piper in more danger than she ever new? Piper must summon the courage to help her friends... and save herself. -Review by Alyssa, Age 13
	The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor	I thought this was a great book with an exciting new twist to "Alice in Wonderland." Alyss Heart is the six-year-old heir to the throne, until her aunt, Redd, murders her parents and Alyss is forced to leave through the Pool of Tears. She is separated from her only companion and alone in London. When Alyss befriends a young author and tells him her story, he ruins it. Alyss must get back to Wonderland to battle Redd. But is she strong enough? -Review by Alyssa, Age 13
	Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman	I was a very good book and I loved it. Had a lot of epic fantasy and a wonderful climax. Eon, actually Eona, wants to become the rat dragoneye, the user of it's power, but instead becomes the mirror dragoneye, but does not know how to use it's power -Review by Katy, Age 12