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Title:	Among the Hidden
Author:	Margaret Peterson Haddix
Review:
	All of Margaret Peterson Haddix's books are AWESOME!!!!!! She's the greatest writer of all time. This series, SHADOW CHILDREN series, is sooooo great. ALL of her books are must reads. I aspecially recommend JUST ELLA and TURNABOUT. Her new series, AMONG THE MISSING, starting with FOUND, will be awesome, too. Read every book she's got, dudes. You will sooooo not be sorry. Trust Me. :)
Reviewer:	Emme, Age 14, Tumwater
Date:	05/11/2009

Title:	Aurelia
Author:	Anne Osterlund
Review:
	If you love stories about princesses that aren't little kid books or too magical, you'll LOVE this one. It had an awesome mystery involved, just great. Trust me. :)
Reviewer:	Emme, Age 14, Tumwater
Date:	05/11/2009

Title:	Bad Girls Don't Die
Author:	Katie Allender
Review:
	I really enjoyed this book. There were a lot of twists: that is, if you were really paying attention you caught what was happening really quick. Not a lot of horror but a really good mystery. Perfect High schooler book.
Reviewer:	Jekka, Age 16, Lacey
Date:	06/22/2009

Title:	Bad Girls Don't Die
Author:	Katie Allender
Review:
	I really enjoyed this book a lot because it was sort of a mix of horror and mystery. I would recommend this book to a lot of girls, but not young girls cuz it's scary... Aka, it was an AWESOME book!!!
Reviewer:	Celia, Age 13, Centralia
Date:	05/22/2009

Title:	The blue sword
Author:	Robin McKinley
Review:
	It was a great story!!! Or end to a story, since this was book number 2. The Hero & The Crown is book number 1. The story of the Blue Sword is told a few hundred years after The Hero & The Crown.
Reviewer:	SarahLee, Age 12, North Mason
Date:	06/30/2009

Title:	Brisingr, or, The seven promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular
Author:	Christopher Paolini
Review:
	i loved this book; it met all my standards.
Reviewer:	Turtle, Age 12, Winlock
Date:	06/21/2009

Title:	Cracked up to be
Author:	Courtney Summers
Review:
	This is a story about a girl who used to be perfect. I mean good grades and good friends. Then at a party something happens. Now she is having panic attacks and she tries to become a loner. Then the guy who she belives made this happen comes back. The ending is terrific
Reviewer:	jessica, Age 13, Aberdeen
Date:	06/30/2009

Title:	Empress of the World
Author:	Sara Ryan
Review:
	If same gender relationships bother u then this book isnt 4 u. Personally i loved this book. It is totally what it is like to have a same gender relationship without all the details. The story is about summer love and relationships. This book was totally amazing!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Jekka, Age 16, Lacey
Date:	06/30/2009

Title:	Girlwood
Author:	Claire Dean
Review:
	It was just wonderful! Romance, magic, everything!
Reviewer:	Olivia, Age 12, Aberdeen
Date:	06/23/2009

Title:	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	The second book in the best series in the world!!!!!!!! I'm in love!
Reviewer:	Amelia, Age 18, North Mason
Date:	06/23/2009

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J .K. Rowling
Review:
	THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE BEST SERIES IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Henny, Age 13, Centralia
Date:	07/02/2009

Title:	Harry Potter and the prisomer of Azkaban
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	The third book in the BEST SERIES IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Walaboo, Age , Centralia
Date:	06/23/2009

Title:	Harry Potter and the Sorcerors Stone
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	Magical!!!!!!!!!! I'm in love
Reviewer:	Cassandra, Age , Amanda Park
Date:	06/23/2009

Title:	Hugo Read This!
Author:	Brandon Swarrow
Review:
	This book is a disturbing puzzle. The imagery is enough to make you want to burn the book, but like a fight in the hallway at school, I just couldn't help but to finish it in one sitting. Awesome story about being 27 and cheating death.
Reviewer:	James Colbert, Age 17, Hoodsport
Date:	05/24/2009

Title:	Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
Author:	Beth Fantaskey
Review:
	Another great Vampire book that doesn't fit the "normal" Vampire image. It also has the high school drama that makes this book great. A MUST READ this summer!
Reviewer:	Jekka, Age 16, Lacey
Date:	06/24/2009

Title:	The Last Olympian
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	This book is a truly amazing book: it gives the final conclusion of what happens to Percy and the rest of the demigods. Like all the other books this one is packed full of action, sadness, and even a little bit of love. Once again a truly amazing book
Reviewer:	Daniel, Age 17, Tumwater
Date:	06/01/2009

Title:	Life as we knew it
Author:	Susan Beth Pfeffer
Review:
	Even though the book is mainly science fiction, it is also tangled with romance and sadness and hope. READ IT!!!
Reviewer:	Hannah, Age 12, Tumwater
Date:	06/24/2009

Title:	Measle and the Wrathmonk
Author:	Ian Ogilvy
Review:
	Move aside, Harry Potter. Out of the way, Baudelairs. There is a new mistreated child in the book world: Measle Stubbs!
Reviewer:	Draevin, Age 13, Tumwater
Date:	06/26/2009

Title:	The Mousehunter
Author:	Alex Milway
Review:
	I love this book because every time you read a chapter it gets to an action part. When you first pick up this book and look at the clock, it's say...7:00 p.m. Then, you start reading it and you find that it's midnight! That's why I love this book.
Reviewer:	Jawdat, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	06/25/2009

Title:	The Mousehunter
Author:	Alex Milway
Review:
	I love this book because there's always another action part in each chapter. Example: If you're bored and you don't feel like reading and you just get so bored that you have to pick up a book even though you absolutely know that you won't be reading for long, then you start and you don't stop! That's why I like (more like love) this book.
Reviewer:	Jawdat, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	06/24/2009

Title:	My sister's keeper
Author:	Jodi Picoult
Review:
	This is my all-time favorite book, you HAVE to read it!! A young girl was conceived in order to be a blood donor for her older sister. She starts a law suit against her parents because she doesn't want to give her sister anything else or so you think... the ending is totally unexpected and the whole thing is just wonderful. I've read every one of Jodi Picoult's books and this one is still my favorite. It is the only boook that has ever made me cry....so far! Read it!
Reviewer:	J.P. Fan, Age 16, Tenino
Date:	06/16/2009

Title:	Played
Author:	Dana Davison
Review:
	i loved that it showed another side of guys and that one girl can make a dif without knowing it...i love books about this kinda stuff...
Reviewer:	raven, Age 14, Aberdeen
Date:	06/09/2009

Title:	Rescuing Madison
Author:	Terry Brody
Review:
	Romantic, dramatic and funny. I didn't mean to read the whole thing in one sitting but i couldn't put it down. I love firefighters and this is a romance between a firefighter and a pop star.
Reviewer:	Christine, Age 17, McCleary
Date:	06/12/2009

Title:	Run, Baby, Run
Author:	Nicki Cruz
Review:
	This is the true story of a teenager/young man in the 1950's who got involved in New York street gangs. It is extremely intriguing and even more incredible, considering that it's true! Anybody in their right minds would love this book. It's got a touch of romance, too.
Reviewer:	Laura, Age 15, Chehalis
Date:	06/19/2009

Title:	A song for Summer
Author:	Eva Ibbotson
Review:
	I liked that it really described in full detail the characters' feelings. What I didn't like about it was that it was sort of a hard read.
Reviewer:	Helena, Age 13, Tumwater
Date:	06/23/2009

Title:	Twilight
Author:	Stephanie Meyer
Review:
	I like this book 'cause it has romance and horror. And Edward and Bella are just meant for each other. It's a really good book. =)
Reviewer:	Anecia, Age 13, Lacey
Date:	06/12/2009

Title:	Vampire Academy
Author:	Richelle, Mead
Review:
	I LOVED this book. I liked it because I am really into vampires and things of that nature ever since Twilight. It was also great 'cause it has love, hate, and the unknown.
Reviewer:	Ericka, Age 13, Aberdeen
Date:	06/08/2009

Title:	The Clique
Author:	Lisi Harrison
Review:
	i liked this book cuz it's about real-life teen drama and it's pretty funny XP
Reviewer:	Lala, Age 12, Lacey
Date:	06/25/2009

Title:	Empress of the World.
Author:	Sara Ryan
Review:
	This book shows a bond between 2 girls, and their hidden love for each other. It was one of my favorites, and you should read it too.
Reviewer:	Branwen, Age 12, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2009

Title:	Just Listen
Author:	Sarah Dressen
Review:
	I love this book!!!! It is like real life and isn't like those books that are fairy tales about high school or anything. This book is a must read!!!!
Reviewer:	Via, Age 15, Elma
Date:	06/20/2009

Title:	Wintergirls
Author:	Laurie Halse Anderson
Review:
	Wintergirls is a really intimate look into the life of Cassie. She's anorexic and her best friend just died. Cassie is trying to get over her friend's death and "stay strong" aka eat nothing. I thought it was an extremely well written, sad story. I've heard a lot about anorexia, but this book went up close and personal. You could sort of relate to how Cassie was feeling, not in the way that it'd make YOU stop eating, but you just understand where she's coming from. Laurie Halse Anderson is an incredible author and she really made this story come to life. I'd recommend Wintergirls to anyone who likes her other books.
Reviewer:	Bridget, Age 14, Olympia
Date:	05/13/2009

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