Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer July 25, 2008

This book is the third in a series of three, soon to be four. It is an amazing love story. It is a continuation of the adventures that Isabella (Bella) Swan has with her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen. This book is about what happens after Edward comes back and how he deals with Jacob the werewolf and the trouble that he and Bella face. The passion that Stephenie Meyer portrays through the events that happen is amazing. The love that she talks about is complicated for uncountable reasons and it is fun to see how the characters deal with these complications. These books pull you out of your world and take you to Bella and Edward’s. If you need to get away from life just pick up one of these books and start reading. Everyone should read these books, but make sure you start with the first one, Twilight. You won’t want to put it down!

Reviewed by Talia Behrend-Wilcox, Grade 9

Witch Dreams by Vivian Vande Velde July 25, 2008

Nyssa’s parents were killed 6 years ago. Who killed them? No one knows. Except Nyssa might. Well, she has a good idea of who did it. Or does she? She might know if Elsdon would come back after 6 years of being away. If she gets at least one thing -a lock of hair, an article of clothing, something he’s touched or owned- she could look into his dreams, for she is a witch and can look into peoples dreams. Will he be the murderer? Read to find out!

Reviewed by Kellie A., Grade 6

Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson July 25, 2008

This book is about a young girl named Franny who lives on one side of the highway with a variety of different types of interesting people. One day, a boy named Jesus moved from the other side of the highway, and is teased by some of the other neighborhood boys. Jesus was adopted and his parents are both African American. All of the children think this is very strange. Franny’s friend Samantha is very religious, and her father is a preacher. Franny on the other hand avoids church as much as she can. Samantha and Franny start believing that this boy Jesus just might be the real thing. Franny’s brother is deaf, and gets teased a lot by the kids. If you want to find out what happens to Franny and Jesus, and all of their friends, then read this book by Jacqueline Woodson called Feathers. (This book has 118 pages)

Reviewed by Samantha A., Grade 6