Book Beat Reviews

Always and Forever, Laura Jean by Jenny Han My name is Skade. I am a high schooler. I live in Hailey, ID with my mom, dad, brother and dog. I like to bike, swim and play basketball in my free time. Lara Jean is in a great place with her boyfriend Peter K. but, it doesn’t stay like that for long. When college acceptance letters roll in, Peter and Lara Jean have a plan to go to UVA. However, they discovered that they’re heading in different directions. Lara Jean got accepted into William and … [Read more...] about Always and Forever, Laura Jean

I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis My name is Slader. My favorite things to do is to play baseball, and watch my favorite movies. I am a 12 year old and in 7th grade. I am going to be reviewing the I Survived The American Revolution, 1776. This book was written by Lauren Tarshis who is a very good author. This book is full of intense and suspenseful parts. For example, Nathaniel gets caught in the middle of a live gunfight. That is one of the reasons that it is … [Read more...] about I Survived the American Revolution, 1776

Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris My name is Elizabeth. I love reading, and my favorite book is My Sister’s Keeper. I am in the 8th grade and enjoy dance. Once upon a Marigold is a book written by Jean Ferris. The plot is about a boy named Christopher who is raised by a Troll named Edric. Christopher grows up and he looks upon the castle across the river. He notices that there is a Princess who lives there and her name is Marigold. Christopher notices that no one ever touches … [Read more...] about Once Upon a Marigold

Delirium by Lauren Oliver My name is Kaia and I am in high school. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and rainy days where I can curl up with a good book. Delirium by Lauren Oliver is about a girl named Lena who lives in Portland Oregon. Since her mom died of amor deliria nervosa aka love she has been counting down the days until she can be cured. In order for Lena to be placed in a marriage she has to pass her evaluation, which gets interrupted by the Invalids. That is when she first … [Read more...] about Delirium

A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen My name is Madeline. I am in middle school and enjoy playing the violin, ice skating and reading good books! A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen is an enthralling historical fiction story told through the eyes of a young girl who recounts her family’s sufferings and courage during the time of the Berlin Wall. The tensions between East and West Germany are quickly mounting, and eight-year-old Gerta’s family, who lives in the Soviet … [Read more...] about A Night Divided

House Rules by Jodi Picoult My name is Elizabeth. I love reading, and my favorite book is My Sister’s Keeper. I am in the 8th grade and enjoy dance. I have recently read House Rules, also by Jodi Picoult. This book is about a teenager named Jacob Hunt, who was born with Asperger’s syndrome. This means that he can be incredibly smart, but he can’t interact in social situations. He often becomes incredibly obsessed with one specific subject. His current focus is now on … [Read more...] about House Rules