Book Beat Reviews

Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare My name is Olivia. I like to read in my free time. I think books are a way for a person to escape into a whole different world. Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare is a complete page tuner and relevant to any highschooler. When Claire moves to a new town because of her father’s football coaching job she can only look on the negative side of things. No friends, new teachers, a whole new town and the worst one of all it’s her senior year. One … [Read more...] about Surviving Adam Meade

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow My name is Rya. I am in middle school and I enjoy reading, writing, swimming, and backpacking. The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend is an incredible introduction to the Nevermoor series. Every misfortune in the town of Jacklefax is blamed on Morrigan. This is because she is on the Cursed Child list. Her fate is to die on Eventide on her 12th birthday. When Eventide comes earlier than expected, Morrigan is going to die even … [Read more...] about Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

The List by Patricia Forde My name is Rya. I am in middle school and I enjoy reading, writing, swimming, and backpacking. The List by Patricia Ford is a beautifully crafted adventure story about the shortage of something that most of us wouldn’t think would be possible to have too little of. But in the city of Ark, there is a shortage of words-only 500 to go around. John Noa, the leader of Ark, claims this protects the usually arrogant human species from redoing something like the … [Read more...] about The List

Exo by Fonda Lee My name is Rya. I am in middle school and I enjoy reading, writing, swimming, and backpacking. Exo by Fonda Lee is a thrilling and unique science fiction book about a futuristic time when there is peace on Earth, but not freedom. In this time, the Zhree alien species has won the infamous War Era, bringing their complicated technology to Earth. One of the Zhree’s technological gadgets is called an “exocell.” Zhree have this protective layer of armor naturally, while … [Read more...] about Exo

Galaxy Zack: Hello Nebulon by Ray O’Ryan 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 Galaxy Zack: Hello Nebulon. Overall, I thought this book was good. Hello Nebulon was very creative and fun to read. My favorite character in this text was 100% Drake. He’s my favorite mostly just because Drake is funny. Another reason is because Drake is an Alien. Personally, I … [Read more...] about Galaxy Zack: Hello Nebulon

My Sister’s Keeper 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. My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Picoult, is a wonderful book about family and emotions. Anna, a 13-year-old, is a donor for her sister, Kate, who has leukemia.  Anna has been giving Kate various cells and fluids throughout her whole life because Anna is a perfect match for her sister’s medical needs. Anna loves Kate but feels … [Read more...] about My Sister’s Keeper