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Winston Churchill by Janet and Geoff Benge Hi, my name is Judah and I like to play soccer, ski and play tennis. The book titled Winston Churchill is a fascinating read, written by Jannet and Geoff Benge. This is a biographical account of Churchill that covers every detail from his early years to his death. Winston was born into a wealthy political family in Great Britian. Ever since he was a child, Churchill was constantly surrounded by politics, preparing him for his greater role in the … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo Hi, I'm Advik and I'm a sophomore in high school. I love to read, watch TV, write, hang out with friends, and be outside. Ruin and Rising is the third and final book in Leigh Bardugo's ‘Shadow and Bone’ trilogy. This book is an absolutely thrilling but emotional conclusion to the trilogy. It ties everything together that has happened throughout the book, including character development, rich worldbuilding, character relationships, and overall events that … [Read more...] about Ruin and Rising

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo Hi, I'm Advik and I'm a sophomore in high school. I love to read, watch TV, write, hang out with friends, and be outside. Siege and Storm is the second installment in the Shadow and Bone trilogy written by Leigh Bardugo. Siege and Storm is a thrilling and exciting sequel that focuses on building on top of everything that made the first book so compelling, such as deep connections, insane character development, worldbuilding, and a phenomenal pace throughout … [Read more...] about Siege and Storm

The Tempest by William Shakespeare Hi, I'm Advik and I'm a sophomore in high school. I love to read, watch TV, write, hang out with friends, and be outside. I read The Tempest by William Shakespeare. The Tempest blends magic, betrayal, mythology, and romance into a single story with many characters. It explores many overarching themes, such as knowledge, power, and perspective. I personally found this book hard to enjoy due to the old, Shakespearean language and its difficulty to … [Read more...] about The Tempest

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Hi, I am Advik. I am in 10th grade. I love to swim, bike, watch TV, hang out with friends and much more. I read Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Shadow and Bone is a book you simply will not put down. It’s a captivating fantasy novel that is full of magic, unexpected twists and turns, and danger. I loved how Bardugo created such deep character development, world-building, and imagery portrayed in this book; it helped me visualize it, making me feel like I … [Read more...] about Shadow and Bone

No One Leaves the Castle by Christopher Healy Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! No One Leaves the Castle is a mystery that takes place in a fictional world in a castle. The book starts with a butler from a very rich family called the Angbars trying to find a bounty hunter to help find a beloved family heirloom called the Emerald Axe which has gone missing. The butler finds a teenage bounty hunter. She is named "The Lilac" and becomes our main … [Read more...] about No One Leaves the Castle