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Action/Adventure
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Guardian Angel by: Robert Muchamore Submitted by: Adrian F.
Plot: Cherub agents Ryan and Ning need Fay's knowledge to unearth a major drug importer. They are trained professionals with one essential advantage - that even experienced criminals never suspect that children are spying on them. Why Read? This series is really cool. There is so much action, and I think everyone will love it Comments: Try the whole series! |
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Jackpot! by: Gordon Korman Submitted by: Jimmy S.
Plot: This book is about these kids who want to find the missing $30 million lottery ticket. Griffin has a new search buddy who is his arch nemesis Darren Vader. Why Read? It's a mix of adventure and mystery, which makes it super interesting. Comments: It is cool P.S. It's not Scooby-Doo |
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Treasure Hunters Series: by James Patterson Submitted by: Jimmy S.
Plot: This series is about these kids who are looking for treasure . Why Read? There is a ton of ACTION in this book. Comments: THIS IS SO COOL! |
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Treasure Hunters Series: by James Patterson Submitted by: Charles M.
Plot: The Treasure Hunters series is about the KIDD family whose parents who are famous shipwreck divers, disappear from their boat. They go on all sorts of crazy adventures and meet many people as they go on the biggest treasure hunt of their lives!
Why Read? This series is worth reading if you like books that are full of action and adventure with a really intriguing plot.
Plot: The Treasure Hunters series is about the KIDD family whose parents who are famous shipwreck divers, disappear from their boat. They go on all sorts of crazy adventures and meet many people as they go on the biggest treasure hunt of their lives!
Why Read? This series is worth reading if you like books that are full of action and adventure with a really intriguing plot.
The Getaway by Jeff Kinney Submitted by: Kristen G.
Plot: This book is about how Greg goes on a trip with his family for Christmas and does not like it very much. And he said that if he had a choice he would not have gone on the trip to begin with. A few things that happens in the story is that Greg gets stuck with a couple on a air plane with a baby. Roderick gets left in the middle off the ocean. Also Greg find a huge spider in his bathroom and freaks out because he hates spiders it is really funny.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is really funny and interesting Greg has a lot of fears and comes a crossed most of them it is really funny.
Comment: This book is worth 3.0 AR points and ( If you are interested in this book). The DMS library has a few copies of it for free!. Thank you and hope you enjoy.
Plot: This book is about how Greg goes on a trip with his family for Christmas and does not like it very much. And he said that if he had a choice he would not have gone on the trip to begin with. A few things that happens in the story is that Greg gets stuck with a couple on a air plane with a baby. Roderick gets left in the middle off the ocean. Also Greg find a huge spider in his bathroom and freaks out because he hates spiders it is really funny.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is really funny and interesting Greg has a lot of fears and comes a crossed most of them it is really funny.
Comment: This book is worth 3.0 AR points and ( If you are interested in this book). The DMS library has a few copies of it for free!. Thank you and hope you enjoy.
Hunger by: Michael Grant Submitted by: Sarah N.
Plot: This is a continuation of the first Gone novel, and starts three months into the children's ultimately new lives. They are starving and are encountering evolving creatures that are deadly. Kids are dying; and Sam, the main character, has taken the role of leader. He, along with Astrid, Edilio, and Quinn, must now survive a new burden and obstacle: stress.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is interesting and involves several unique characters. If you liked the first novel, this one is about the same difficulty level.
Comment: I recommend this book to everyone; it isn't necessarily difficult to understand, though it is a bit of a long read.
Plot: This is a continuation of the first Gone novel, and starts three months into the children's ultimately new lives. They are starving and are encountering evolving creatures that are deadly. Kids are dying; and Sam, the main character, has taken the role of leader. He, along with Astrid, Edilio, and Quinn, must now survive a new burden and obstacle: stress.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is interesting and involves several unique characters. If you liked the first novel, this one is about the same difficulty level.
Comment: I recommend this book to everyone; it isn't necessarily difficult to understand, though it is a bit of a long read.
Queen of the Dead (Undertakers series) by: Ty Drago Submitted by: Jeremy W.
Plot: I think the plot is well thought-out and clever. The characters are more like corpses rather than zombies. They are smarter, quicker, and better than zombies, basically.
Why Read: Highly recommended storyline that most people would enjoy. What's also great is that the book is worth 13 AR points!
Comments: First read Book #1: Rise of the Corpses from the series (Undertakers series). It's great too!
Plot: I think the plot is well thought-out and clever. The characters are more like corpses rather than zombies. They are smarter, quicker, and better than zombies, basically.
Why Read: Highly recommended storyline that most people would enjoy. What's also great is that the book is worth 13 AR points!
Comments: First read Book #1: Rise of the Corpses from the series (Undertakers series). It's great too!
Gone by: Michael Grant Submitted by: Sarah N.
Plot: It was an average school day in Perdido Beach: a small town, a few miles distance between any stores worth going to. Suddenly, every person over the age of fourteen "poofed". Gone. Instead of worrying about there algebra tests, teens now have to worry about whether they will wake up tomorrow. Sam, Quinn, Lana, Edilio, Astrid, and her autistic little brother Petey must not only try to survive in the new world... but save it.
Why Read? This book has several different interesting characters, each one unique and special in their own way. Each plot twist (there are a lot) brings out a new trait of a character that you just may not have seen before. Overall, it's a great story. I can tell it will be a great series!
Comments: This book is really great for any reader because it is easy to understand but also interesting enough to keep a more advanced reader reading. Gone is really, if you come down to it, a bunch of scared teens looking to survive in a new world. It's actually really relatable to us as middle schoolers (you know, minus the super powers and whatnot)
Plot: It was an average school day in Perdido Beach: a small town, a few miles distance between any stores worth going to. Suddenly, every person over the age of fourteen "poofed". Gone. Instead of worrying about there algebra tests, teens now have to worry about whether they will wake up tomorrow. Sam, Quinn, Lana, Edilio, Astrid, and her autistic little brother Petey must not only try to survive in the new world... but save it.
Why Read? This book has several different interesting characters, each one unique and special in their own way. Each plot twist (there are a lot) brings out a new trait of a character that you just may not have seen before. Overall, it's a great story. I can tell it will be a great series!
Comments: This book is really great for any reader because it is easy to understand but also interesting enough to keep a more advanced reader reading. Gone is really, if you come down to it, a bunch of scared teens looking to survive in a new world. It's actually really relatable to us as middle schoolers (you know, minus the super powers and whatnot)
Kick By: Walter Dean Myers By: Jarett C.
Plot: This book is about a kid from Columbia. He plays soccer and is pretty good at it, but he almost messes it all up when he get in to trouble.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has an action scene every time you turn the page.
Comments: THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!!
Plot: This book is about a kid from Columbia. He plays soccer and is pretty good at it, but he almost messes it all up when he get in to trouble.
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it has an action scene every time you turn the page.
Comments: THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!!
The Death Cure (Maze Runner Series) By: James Dashner Submitted by: Sarah N.
Plot: Teenagers fight for a cure to the flare, a contagious disease that slowly makes you go insane. They must go through many tests to fight for what is right and keep their friends safe, as well as make sacrifices and betrayals. In the end, though, it all comes down to exactly how much they are willing to sacrifice- are their lives really worth sacrificing to stop the Flare?
Why Read? This book is amazing. I read the other two books and am currently reading The Kill Order. Just to go into the future and have adventures with characters Thomas, Newt, and Minho is truly mind-blowing. If you like description, adventure, humor, and anticipation then this is the series for you. Long story short, this book is MORE than worth reading.
Comments: This book is the third of four books and is about three hundred pages or so. You will really become in love with so many of the characters, but may come to dislike some as well. The movie actually recently came out for The Maze Runner, but trust me: the books are always better. Anyway, if you enjoyed The Hunger Games, Delirium, Divergent, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Heroes of Olympus (and Percy Jackson, of course), then you will enjoy this book. There's a lot of suspense and not much romance, which is good, in my opinion. There is one thing I'm sure of after reading this book, though: this series is truly one of a kind!
Plot: Teenagers fight for a cure to the flare, a contagious disease that slowly makes you go insane. They must go through many tests to fight for what is right and keep their friends safe, as well as make sacrifices and betrayals. In the end, though, it all comes down to exactly how much they are willing to sacrifice- are their lives really worth sacrificing to stop the Flare?
Why Read? This book is amazing. I read the other two books and am currently reading The Kill Order. Just to go into the future and have adventures with characters Thomas, Newt, and Minho is truly mind-blowing. If you like description, adventure, humor, and anticipation then this is the series for you. Long story short, this book is MORE than worth reading.
Comments: This book is the third of four books and is about three hundred pages or so. You will really become in love with so many of the characters, but may come to dislike some as well. The movie actually recently came out for The Maze Runner, but trust me: the books are always better. Anyway, if you enjoyed The Hunger Games, Delirium, Divergent, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Heroes of Olympus (and Percy Jackson, of course), then you will enjoy this book. There's a lot of suspense and not much romance, which is good, in my opinion. There is one thing I'm sure of after reading this book, though: this series is truly one of a kind!
The Lightning Thief By: Rick Riordan Submitted by: Christian P.
Plot: This book is about a boy who learns he is the son of a Greek god. He travels throughout the Underworld to in search of Zeus's lost masterbolt and to prevent a catastrophic war . During his travels, he fights gods and monsters. Percy Jackson was one of the best books I've ever read, so that is why I recommend it.
Why Read? This story catches the reader with intense action, while interwining itself with history. Kinda cool.
Comments: Read the whole series!
Plot: This book is about a boy who learns he is the son of a Greek god. He travels throughout the Underworld to in search of Zeus's lost masterbolt and to prevent a catastrophic war . During his travels, he fights gods and monsters. Percy Jackson was one of the best books I've ever read, so that is why I recommend it.
Why Read? This story catches the reader with intense action, while interwining itself with history. Kinda cool.
Comments: Read the whole series!
The Last Apprentice: Clash of the Demons By: Joseph Delaney Submitted by: John A.
Plot: Like all of Joseph Delaney's books the plot includes violence. This story is about Tom (the Apprentice of the Spook) who is reunited with his mom to go and fight the evil Fiend. He is forced to make a tough decision to either let the dark forces into the world, or be separated from his mom forever. Meanwhile, the Spook doesn't agree with anything that Tom's mom is doing.
Why Read? Yes, this book is defiantly worth reading. It is entertaining easy to read and a good amount of points! I would recomend this book to people who are interested in things like witches, magic, and creatures of the dark. This truly sparked my interest, and the good thing is it is a large series. I give this book two thumbs up!!!!
Comments: I highly suggest reading "The Last Apprentice" series by Joseph Delaney. I read only 3 of 10 of his books our library has provided for our school. So far I loved all three I read!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plot: Like all of Joseph Delaney's books the plot includes violence. This story is about Tom (the Apprentice of the Spook) who is reunited with his mom to go and fight the evil Fiend. He is forced to make a tough decision to either let the dark forces into the world, or be separated from his mom forever. Meanwhile, the Spook doesn't agree with anything that Tom's mom is doing.
Why Read? Yes, this book is defiantly worth reading. It is entertaining easy to read and a good amount of points! I would recomend this book to people who are interested in things like witches, magic, and creatures of the dark. This truly sparked my interest, and the good thing is it is a large series. I give this book two thumbs up!!!!
Comments: I highly suggest reading "The Last Apprentice" series by Joseph Delaney. I read only 3 of 10 of his books our library has provided for our school. So far I loved all three I read!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flutter: The Story of Four Sisters and an Incredible Journey By: Erin E. Moulton Submitted by: Avery D.
Plot: Maple and Dawn go on an adventure through the forest to save their newborn baby sister. It may take blood, sweat, and tears, but they learn the true meaning of life.
Why Read: It's worth reading because it has many an action scene. It’s not so jam-packed as a comic book, but is sure full of thrills and chills, near death experiences, and overall love.
Comments: This book was fantastic! I loved it, and it really taught me a lesson: Love can bring you through anything.
Plot: Maple and Dawn go on an adventure through the forest to save their newborn baby sister. It may take blood, sweat, and tears, but they learn the true meaning of life.
Why Read: It's worth reading because it has many an action scene. It’s not so jam-packed as a comic book, but is sure full of thrills and chills, near death experiences, and overall love.
Comments: This book was fantastic! I loved it, and it really taught me a lesson: Love can bring you through anything.
The Uglies By: Scott Westfield Submitted by Mary M.
Plot: This book is about a girl names Tally who is an “ugly”. They live in what's like a perfect society. When your little you are a “littly”, then from about 11-16 years of age, you are an “ugly”, and when you turn 16 you get an operation that turns you “pretty”. Tally was just about to turn 16. All Tally wanted was to become a Pretty. But when the special circumstances talked to Tally, they said she couldn't become a pretty until she went and found Shay. Shay was Tally's best friend who had to run away to the smoke. No one knows where the smoke is, but special circumstances thinks Tally can find it. Can Tally find the smoke? Will she become a pretty like she’s always wanted?
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is always exciting. It never had a boring part in it. I don't like reading much, but I LOVED this book. It is filled with adventure and fun!
Plot: This book is about a girl names Tally who is an “ugly”. They live in what's like a perfect society. When your little you are a “littly”, then from about 11-16 years of age, you are an “ugly”, and when you turn 16 you get an operation that turns you “pretty”. Tally was just about to turn 16. All Tally wanted was to become a Pretty. But when the special circumstances talked to Tally, they said she couldn't become a pretty until she went and found Shay. Shay was Tally's best friend who had to run away to the smoke. No one knows where the smoke is, but special circumstances thinks Tally can find it. Can Tally find the smoke? Will she become a pretty like she’s always wanted?
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it is always exciting. It never had a boring part in it. I don't like reading much, but I LOVED this book. It is filled with adventure and fun!
Purple Heart By: Patricia McCormick Submitted by Alexander F.
Plot: There’s a guy named Justin who just arrives in the green zone in Iraq after he had been blown up by an RPG. Now, after a few days, he just starts to find out everything that had happened. He had no clue what was going on because the RPG had hit him too hard, and he lost all memory. Now as he goes back into his squad read to find out more...
Why Read? This book lets you get a glimpse on what’s going on in the real world and what’s happening in the Iraqi war.
Comments: Read this and you'll definitely be wanting more!
Plot: There’s a guy named Justin who just arrives in the green zone in Iraq after he had been blown up by an RPG. Now, after a few days, he just starts to find out everything that had happened. He had no clue what was going on because the RPG had hit him too hard, and he lost all memory. Now as he goes back into his squad read to find out more...
Why Read? This book lets you get a glimpse on what’s going on in the real world and what’s happening in the Iraqi war.
Comments: Read this and you'll definitely be wanting more!
Overboard By: Elizabeth Fama Submitted by: Michael L.
Plot: Fourteen-year-old Emily gets stranded in the Indian Ocean with many panicking and drowning passengers after their ferryboat sinks on its way to the Ramadan celebration. She and a boy she meets fight to save their lives. This story is based on a TRUE story of a young American woman who survived an Indonesian ferryboat sinking in 1996.
Why Read? It is a very good book which is easy to read and keeps you reading until the end!
Plot: Fourteen-year-old Emily gets stranded in the Indian Ocean with many panicking and drowning passengers after their ferryboat sinks on its way to the Ramadan celebration. She and a boy she meets fight to save their lives. This story is based on a TRUE story of a young American woman who survived an Indonesian ferryboat sinking in 1996.
Why Read? It is a very good book which is easy to read and keeps you reading until the end!
Wild Life By Cynthia DeFelice Submitted by: Jake H.
Plot: This book was a very good. People who are interested in hunting will love it. A kid goes out into the wild and he survives by hunting and killing birds. And there’s a ton of twists and turns that make this book exciting!
Why Read? This book is worth reading because people who are into adventure will love this book. It will also teach you how to survive in the wild and some tips onto how to hunt.
Comments: I recommend kids to read this book. Also, it is a very easy book to read, and you get 5 points for it!
Plot: This book was a very good. People who are interested in hunting will love it. A kid goes out into the wild and he survives by hunting and killing birds. And there’s a ton of twists and turns that make this book exciting!
Why Read? This book is worth reading because people who are into adventure will love this book. It will also teach you how to survive in the wild and some tips onto how to hunt.
Comments: I recommend kids to read this book. Also, it is a very easy book to read, and you get 5 points for it!
Powerless By: Matthew Cody Submitted by: George L.
Plot: This story is about a boy named Daniel who moves away from his home to Noble Greens, PA. He meets a couple of kids who have awesome super abilities, but he doesn't. There are rules with the powers that the super kids have to follow. The 1st rule is not to tell any adults you have powers. The second rule is to use your powers for good not evil. The third rule is not to go near Green Witch Mountain. Lastly, when you turn thirteen you lose not only your powers but your memory of having the powers. So guess what will happen when curiosity causes those kids to try to find out the secrets behind these mysteries.
Why Read? This book was to me really interesting. I wasn’t much of a reader, but this book was good. I couldn't put it back down once I got into it.
Comments: If you like action, super heroes, mysteries, and fighting, this will be a great book for you.
Plot: This story is about a boy named Daniel who moves away from his home to Noble Greens, PA. He meets a couple of kids who have awesome super abilities, but he doesn't. There are rules with the powers that the super kids have to follow. The 1st rule is not to tell any adults you have powers. The second rule is to use your powers for good not evil. The third rule is not to go near Green Witch Mountain. Lastly, when you turn thirteen you lose not only your powers but your memory of having the powers. So guess what will happen when curiosity causes those kids to try to find out the secrets behind these mysteries.
Why Read? This book was to me really interesting. I wasn’t much of a reader, but this book was good. I couldn't put it back down once I got into it.
Comments: If you like action, super heroes, mysteries, and fighting, this will be a great book for you.
Halt's Peril By: John Flanagan Submitted by: David M.
Plot: Halt, Will, and Horace are searching for Tennyson. Tennyson and the other members of the outlaw group knows as the Outsiders are going around spreading a false religion and trying to divide the kingdom. They even killed Halt's only brother. Can Halt, Will, and Horace stop these evildoers? Will all of the Rangers survive?
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it's an exciting story. This series of books always keeps you on the edge of your seat so you always want to read more. This book is also worth 17 points! The Rangers Apprentice series has 11 books in it so far.
Comments: I recommend this book to all ages. If you like this series and want to read more of John Flanagan's books, he wrote another series that is similar to the Ranger's Apprentice called the Brotherband Chronicles.
Plot: Halt, Will, and Horace are searching for Tennyson. Tennyson and the other members of the outlaw group knows as the Outsiders are going around spreading a false religion and trying to divide the kingdom. They even killed Halt's only brother. Can Halt, Will, and Horace stop these evildoers? Will all of the Rangers survive?
Why Read? This book is worth reading because it's an exciting story. This series of books always keeps you on the edge of your seat so you always want to read more. This book is also worth 17 points! The Rangers Apprentice series has 11 books in it so far.
Comments: I recommend this book to all ages. If you like this series and want to read more of John Flanagan's books, he wrote another series that is similar to the Ranger's Apprentice called the Brotherband Chronicles.
