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The Rebel Girls of Rome by Jordyn Taylor Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! The Rebel Girls of Rome is a historical fiction novel that is written from two different perspectives. Lilah is trying to uncover her grandpa’s history when she gets an email from a college student who lives in Rome, Tommasso. This email explains that Tommasso has found a locket while cleaning out his grandmother’s apartment and that it may relate to Lilah’s … [Read more...] about The Rebel Girls of Rome

Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! Glorious Rivals is the riveting sequel to The Grandest Game. Just like the previous novel in the series, the story is told from the perspectives of Lyra, Rohan, and Gigi. The story picks up where the last novel ends, where the remaining players continue in the grandest game. As the players progress through the stages of the game, it is revealed that there is a bigger, … [Read more...] about Glorious Rivals

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Hi my name is Kire. I am a 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! The Grandest Game is a fast-paced novel by Jennifer Lynn Barnes that is written in the three main characters, Gigi, Rohan, and Lyra’s perspectives. These characters along with four other competitors are put into a game that billionaire Avery Grambs and the Hawthorne brothers from the Inheritance Games have created. In this game, 26 million dollars is on the line for … [Read more...] about The Grandest Game

That's Not My Name by Megan Lally My name is Camille. I am in 10th grade and I enjoy skiing and swimming. I enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers in my free time. That’s Not My Name, written by Megan Lally, is a mystery thriller that will keep you engaged and wanting more. The story follows two different characters, Mary and Drew, in their different lives. Despite the two characters’ stories taking place in completely different locations, they seem to be related somehow. Drew is on the … [Read more...] about That’s Not My Name

Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Hi my name is Kire. I am a rising 8th grader who loves to read and write book reviews! Games Untold is a collection of stories that adds detail to the characters from the Inheritance Games series. There are a total of eight short stories which all feature different characters from the series. The first short story focuses on Jameson and Avery on a trip to Prague. On this trip both Avery and Jameson participate in puzzles that they have made for each … [Read more...] about Games Untold

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix My name is Bria, I am a ski racer, swimmer, and dancer. I love reading in my free time. Found (The Missing Series) by Margaret Peterson Haddix is an intriguing book. It it, a couple of teenagers look into their adoption, which leads to a complicated story of time travel, vanishing planes, and conspiracy theories. Jonah and his friend Chip, with help from Jonah's sister Katherine, go on a dangerous trip to find out about their past. This book explores not … [Read more...] about Found