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Louis Zamperini by Janet and Geoff Benge Hi, my name is Judah and I like to play soccer, ski and play tennis. The book titled Louis Zamperini is an exciting read written by Janet and Geoff Benge. This is a biographical account of the incredible life of Louis Zamperini showcasing his courage and immense bravery. Zamperini was born in Olean New York but a few years later moved to Torrance, California where his life story would begin. When Louis was in his middle school years, he never found … [Read more...] about Louis Zamperini

The Clackity by Lora Senf Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! The Clackity is a spooky fiction novel about a 12-year-old girl named Evie as she tries to save her aunt from a monster called the Clackity. The book starts with Evie explaining everything there is to know about the town she lives in which happens to be the seventh most haunted town in the United States. Naturally this leads to things like ghost encounters. In fact, Evie’s aunt’s … [Read more...] about The Clackity

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