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This is the third book of Don Calame's Swim the Fly series. This novel focuses on Sean. Coop comes up with a new scheme. He wants to film a horror movie for a local film festival. Sean and Matt are really not excited about Coop's newest adventure, but Sean changes his mind when he comes home and learns his mother's big news. She is pregnant which isn't too bad until he is told that he will have to move out of his room and into his twin sister's room! Sean realizes if they could win the film festival, he could use the prize money for an addition to their house. Then he wouldn't have to move out of his room! This is a funny, funny book. It is full of sophomoric humor, but like the other two books in the series, you see Sean mature and grow. Sophomore boys are perfect audiences for this book. This fast-action and suspense-filled novel reads like a typical James Patterson novel. President Jonathan Duncan finds himself on the verge of being impeached after reports of him corresponding with a known terrorist. What the public and key lawmakers does not know, he is trying to save the country from having a computer virus unleashed destroying every computer and network system. He suspects that someone close to him is leaking information to the terrorist, so he doesn't know who to trust. To clear his name and save the nation, he must go missing... Don't take the short chapters for granted. Just like any James Patterson novel, you can't read just one short chapter. Each one ends with a hook that yanks you into the next one. The next thing you know, is that you've read half the book! I don't know how "realistic" it is, however, it was a fun read. Those who are interested in politics and suspense thrillers will enjoy this novel. The delicate peace between dragons and humans in the kingdom of Goredd becomes even more brittle after the mysterious death of Prince Rufus. The murder couldn't happen at the worse time: just before the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty. Meanwhile, Seraphina, the apprentice of the court composer, is trying to keep anyone from discovering her secret, but circumstances keep pushing her into the investigation. She teams up with Prince Lucian to find out who killed Prince Rufus and is trying to disrupt the peace treaty celebration. Fantasy fans especially those who loved Christopher Paolini's Eragon series will enjoy this book. This is the first book in the series. This is the third book in The Naturals series. Disguised as a boarding school, the FBI has chosen a select group of students with special profiling skills. Among this group, is Cassie whose mother was murdered when she was young. In this mystery, the Naturals are sent to Las Vegas to help the FBI investigate a series of murders in casinos. Each victim has a series of numbers on their bodies. While investigating, Cassie learns that there has been a break in her mother's case. I find the characters in this series very interesting and real. None of them are perfect and they think like teenagers. Mystery fans will enjoy this book and this series. This takes place in the future after the world is changed after a devastating world war. Much of the land is uninhabitable and people are now living in colonies. Cia is one of the few in her colony to be selected for the Testing. If she passes, she will be eligible to attend the University. So it is a big deal to be selected. The Testing is not just a written exam. It is a series of tests that examines their knowledge, decision-making skills, leadership, and survival skills. People have died during the Testing. After its completion, participants have their memories of their experiences wiped. I am not a big dystopian fiction fan. However, I could not put this book down. The last test was especially nail-biting. I strongly recommend this book especially to those who liked The Giver, Divergent, and other dystopian novels. The second book in Caine's The Great Library series begins where the first book ended. Jess Brightwell and his friends have received their assignments, however, they are all wondering about the fate of Thomas. Did the Library kill him or is he being held prisoner? Jess is also worried about Morgan up in the Iron Tower. As they search for the truth, they must keep a watchful eye about getting discovered and the deadly automata. The characters are what drew me back to this series. It is also full of twists and nail-biting scenes. I can't wait to read Ash and Quill. Lord Blackheart is a supervillian causing havoc on his nemesis, Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and the Institution of Law Enforcement for the kingdom. One day Nimona, a young girl, suggests he make her his sidekick. Lord Blackheart is hesitant to say the least at the idea until he sees she has the ability to shapeshift. Full of action, this graphic novel is full of surprises. Teens who are fans of superheros and graphic novels will love this book! |
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