acceptable


Warriors of the Black Shroud

Jennifer Minicus | 21 Mar 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Good triumphs over evil in an underground kingdom.


The Mist in the Mirror

Tim Golden | 17 Mar 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
An enjoyable, readable book.


Alex Rider Series

Maryana Garcia | 13 Feb 2012
written for ages 11-14 | acceptable
Alex Rider, with all its weaknesses, is better than I thought.


Liesl & Po

Jennifer Minicus | 10 Feb 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Liesl is the classic victim of wicked step-mother malice.


Maximum Ride Series

Tim Golden | 23 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
In spite of my mild scorn, I have enjoyed this series.


The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies #2)

Clare Cannon | 24 Sep 2011
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
I don't think this series is worth worrying about.


Get Into the Classics Series

Jennifer Minicus | 10 Aug 2011
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Here is another time travel series.


The King's Head

Tim Golden | 15 Jul 2011
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
A king's storyteller continues to tell tales, even after being beheaded.


The House on Falling Star Hill

Tim Golden | 19 Jun 2011
written for ages 11-14 | acceptable
This lightweight fantasy novel would make good summer reading.


Scorpia Rising (Alex Rider #9)

Clare Cannon | 22 May 2011
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
The end of Alex...


The Everest Series

Jennifer Minicus | 31 Mar 2011
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
A team of teens finds high adventure on Mt. Everest.


The Very Little Princess

Jennifer Minicus | 8 Mar 2011
written for ages 7-10 | acceptable
I don't mind sad endings, but this one left much to be desired.


Book Reviews

I Am Number Four: the book that inspired the movie

Clare Cannon | 5 Feb 2011
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
The movie opens February 18 and the trailer looks exciting, if you're a teen and into that sort of thing. So is the book it's based on any good?


The Ivy and Bean Series

Jennifer Minicus | 18 Nov 2010
written for ages 7-10 | acceptable
Two seven year old girls learn that they cannot judge others by their appearance.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Clare Cannon | 31 Oct 2010
written for ages 7-10 | acceptable
It’s something for a book series to turn thousands of reluctant-reader middle primary kids into book enthusiasts who are starting to write their own life stories.


Redwall

Jennifer Minicus | 21 Oct 2010
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Plenty of action and simple dialogue explain the popularity of this series.


The Mother-Daughter Book Club

Clare Cannon | 28 Sep 2010
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
This is actually the title of a book, but why not start your own?

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