"The Team That Couldn't Lose" By Matt Christopher

 An inexperienced  coach named Phil Wayne takes over the football team called the Cayugans.  Chip Chase, one of the characters figures because the coach is new, they're in for a losing season.  But Coach Phil surprises everyone by teaching the team a fantastic new play every week, and this helps win their games.  The team finds out that someone has been mailing one

play each week to him anonymously.  Will Chip  and his teammates find out who the mystery coach is before the  end of the season?  If you want to know the answer to this you will have to read the book.

    Guys will like reading this book, weather you like football or not; it

really keeps you guessing throughout the entire book as to who is mailing in

the successful plays to the coach each week.

Alex S. 

Mrs. Poulton

7th grade

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

The book I read was Uglies by Scott Westerfield.
This book is about Tally Youngblood a fifteen year old living
in a future where from the ages twelve to fifteen you
are considered "ugly." Once you turn sixteen the city
completely restructures your face and body to make you
"pretty."While trying to sneak out to visit a friend Tally meets
Shay another fifteen year old about to go through surgery,
but Tally finds out that Shay has completely different thoughts
on what the city does to you. Because of the actions Tally's
new friend chooses to do she gets twisted up in a plot that
makes Tally begin to question what being "pretty"and"ugly"
really is. This science fiction novel is sure to keep you
reading until the very end.

Gayani P. - Mrs. Poulton
7th Grade

Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman

Son of the Mob is an funny, realistic fiction book. I think that this book is good for both boys and girls.  Son of the Mob is about a regular high school  boy named Vince Luca.  Vince’s dad, Anthony Luca, is in charge of a huge criminal organization.  While Vince tries to lead a normal life, his dad’s job is always interfering.  For example, when Vince signs up for the school football team, no one will even touch Vince out of fear that his dad will “pay them a visit”.  Also, the Luca house is completely bugged by the FBI.  The only way that they can talk to each other is down in the basement.  To make matters worse, Vince falls in love with  FBI agent’s daughter, Kendra Bightly.  Now Vince has to find a way to keep his family secret away from Kendra because if he doesn’t, he would risk having his dad arrested.  If you want to find out if Vince can keep the secret and keep his dad out of jail, you’re going to have to read the book.

-Joey M. - 7th grade
Mrs. Poulton

Dunk Under Pressure by Rich Wallace

The book I read is Dunk Under Pressure by Rich Wallace. It's about a kid name Cornell Duncan. The guys call him Dunk, but he couldn t dunk from a six-foot ladder. He s flat-footed and slow and jumps about two inches. But put him at the foul line and he doesn t miss. That s a big part of the reason he makes the YMCA s all-star basketball team going to the state tournament.Three days at the New Jersey shore if the team keeps winning, that is. Dunk would like nothing better. But it takes a few disastrous minutes off the bench for him to realize that it ll take more than free throws to make him a real all-star.

Kevin D. -7th grade
Mrs. Poulton

Kissing Snowflakes by Abby Sher

The book I read is Kissing Snowflakes by Abby Sher.  It's about a girl named Samantha (16) who goes on vacation to a ski resort with her dad, her brother, Jeremy (17), and her new stepmom, Kathy, who - let's just say - is not her favorite person in the world.  When Samantha thinks all odds are against her, she meets this boy Drew who is the ski instructor.  Sparks fly and they strike up a relationship.  Because of her desperation to stay with him and his group of "cool, older friends," she compromises herself and regrets it.  In this story of romance and life lessons, will Samantha find love with Drew or will she find someone else to "kiss snowflakes"with?

Samantha G.

Mrs. Poulton

Kissing Snowflakes by Abby Sher

The book I read was Kissing Snowflakes by Abby Sher, It was about a girl named Samantha and her dad just got remarried and to celebrate they go to a hotel during winter break. She meets this guy her brother Jeremy bring around and she knew from the start he was the one. but the hotel onwers teenage son worns sam about him but she doesnt listen to know whats goin to happen next you have to read to find out

Victoria W.
Ms.Poulton
7th grade

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The book I read was The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This book is about a boy named Ponyboy Curtis, telling everything that is happening in his life, for instance, what happens in the gang he is in, which they call themselves Greasers. The Greasers always get in fights with another gang/group called the Socs, who tend to have the easier life than the Greasers. Throughout the book, even though his parents were killed in a car accident, it seems as though Ponyboy has a good life, until one night, when his older brother, Darry, has a meltdown on him, he runs away with his friend Johnny. While they are resting in the park, a few of the Socs attack them, and while one of them is drowning Ponyboy in a fountain, Johnny stabs the Soc, and kills him. That’s when everything in Ponyboy’s life changes for the worse, and you will have to read to see what happens next.
     I would recommend this book to mainly boys, because the main character is a boy, and all of the people in the gang are boys. Also, there is a lot of violence, but girls could read it too.



John S.
Mrs. Poulton
Everest 7

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

The I read book is A walk to Remember ,by Nicholas Sparks.
This book is about a girl name Jamie. Jamie is a church girl. This boy likes Jamie but in order for the boy to take Jamie on a date he has to ask her dad.
In this book Jamie shows here feeling and what she likes.

  Victoria Martinez
Ms.Navarra E-12
  

Killer by Sara Shepard

The book I read is Killer by Sara Shepard.It is the seventh book in the Pretty Little Liars book series. This book is about how Aria, Hanna, Emily, and Spencer are trying to find out who killed their friend Ally. As they get closer to finding the killer, they have to make sacrifices or risk their secrets being told by a mysterious person named A. Hanna has been having some boy troubles and the war between her sisters for higher popularity has gone to far. Aria is trying to deal with the fact she is going to have to deal with her parents splitting and going their separate ways. Emily on the other hand has lots of boy troubles and is starting to catch on to the silly tricks A has in store for them. Spencer is trying to piece together the puzzle of her family's past and gets herself into a world of trouble only to find out she was tricked yet again.In the end when they get super close to finding out some major secrets, that people have been hiding from them, Hanna, Emily, and Spencer find them selves caught in a fire in Spencer's backyard. Aria on the other hand was on her way to tell her friends some big news, when someone set a fire in the woods that leaded to Spencer's house.When caught in this fire Aria discovers something huge, that you wont believe and can only find out if you read this book series by Sara Shepard. This book series will leave you guessing after each book and you will want to find out more! I recommend this to mostly girls who loves mysteries and suspense. If you like both of those things this is the perfect series for you!

Jenna A.
Mrs. Poulton

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

The book I've just recently finished is Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard. In the little town of Rosewood, there are four high school juniors; Spencer, Emily, Aria, and Hanna. Underneath their beauty, each one of them holds an ugly secret. When they thought their secrets were safe, a mysterious stalker who calls himself/herself "A" begins to send threatening messages to them, containing tiny bits of their secret. The four former friends begin to think that "A" could be Alison, their friend that had been missing since 7th grade because she's the only one that knew their secret. Could it be Alison that's coming back for revenge?
    
I recommend this book to mostly girls because the book includes problems that girls will go through. The book is also mentions a lot about girl drama and relationships that boys probably won't understand as much. Since all of the main characters are girls, the book will be set towards a girl's point of view. If you like a mystery or drama kind of book, then check Pretty Little Liars out!

Yan Yan H.
7th grade
Mrs. Poulton

Dewey by Vicki Myron

On a cold January morning, librarian Vicki Myron found a kitten in the book drop in the small town of Spencer, Iowa. She named him Dewey and decided to keep him. When Dewey arrived, Spencer was going through hard times, but Dewey captured the hearts of many Spencer residents as he made everyone feel special and brought new hope. He always knew who needed a mood lift. Dewey later became known throughout the world. This nonfiction book is told from Vicki's point of view, and includes turns both funny and touching.

I recommend this book to all cat lovers. I especially like the part where Dewey brightens up a disabled little girl's life. This is different from other stories because it's nonfiction, but it still is a great read.

Tara Liu
Mrs. Poulton
7th grade

The Magician by Michael Scott

I have recently read The Magician by Michael Scott and I really enjoyed it. This book is the second book in a series of so far 4 books, and I recommend reading the first book, The Alchemyst, before you read this book.  Anyways the genre of The Magician is Fantasy. The main characters are Josh and Sophie Newman and Nicholas Flamel. Josh and Sophie are part of a prophecy and they are chosen to save the world from the Dark Elders. There are 2 types of elders, the original and the Next Generation. These two are split up into two other groups, The Dark Elders, or the ones who want to take over the world they once owned, and the normal Elders, who accept the fact that humans now rule the world.
The Dark Elders want to rule the world and the only thing stopping them are these twins, Josh and Sophie. Dr. Dee, who is working for the Dark Elders, is chasing Nicholas Flamel, Scatty, and the twins all over Paris. While Dr. Dee is tracking them down, Nicholas is taking Josh and Sophie to masters of the elemental magics to train Josh and Sophie so they don’t fall into the wrong hands. In the magician Flamel, Josh, and Sophie, and Scatty are being chased around Paris.
I think this book is for boys and girls because there is a boy and girl main character. I really enjoyed this book and think everyone should read it.

Roshan V.
Mrs. Poulton’s class

The Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks

The book i just finish is The Bend in The Road by Nicholas Sparks.

 This book is about a man named Miles Ryan. Miles has to take care of his
son Jonah. Miles wife Missy got killed in a hit and car chace. Miles goal is to find out who killed his wife Missy.

In the book there is a little romance but not to much. I think everyone would like this book.

This book has alot of everything.

 

Victoria M- Mrs. Poulton

7th grade

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

Did you know that there was a civil war and genocide in Africa in the 1980s and 90s in which millions of people died? Those who survived were driven from their villages and had to endure horrible conditions in refugee camps. A Long Walk to Water is based on this genocide and the aftermath.

This novel is based on a true story about a boy named Salva who was 9 when his village was attacked. He had to flee to Ethiopia and then Kenya in order to survive. Salva's story is amazing! You have to read this book to believe all that he went through. The novel also relays the story of a girl named Nya who lives in Sudan in 2010. The two stories cross at the end in a surprising way.

This novel is an easy and enjoyable read. You will learn a lot about the people who became known as The Lost Boys of Sudan.

Mrs. Gallagher

Reality Check by Peter Abrahams

The book I just recently finished is Reality Check by Peter Abrahams. Cody's life had been perfect. Having the prettiest and the smartest girlfriend, passing in all his classes, and having a high school football career. His future plan fell apart when he broke his leg that ended his future football career. Hoping things couldn't be any worse, his girlfriend, Clea was sent to a private high school across the country. One day, while walking around town, he found an article that claims that Clea was missing from her private school. The only clue he have is the letter Clea sent him. Abandoning his job, Cody sets out to find out the mystery of Clea's disappearance. Along the way, he begin to discover the town's many secrets.

I would recommend this book to anyone that like like mysteries because this book is all about looking for clues and figuring out the mystery step by step. This book also contain some fist-fighting action, so if you like a little action in some stories, then this book is right for you. Reality Check is certainly a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat until you reaches the last page.

Yan Yan H.
7th Grade
Mrs.Poulton

Monster By Walter Dean Myers

The book Monster is about a 16 year old boy getting sent to jail for murder, and went on trial. Even though Steve isn’t guilty, he is still worried about the jury making the wrong decision, and him going to jail for about the rest of his life.
The reason that the court thinks Steve committed the murder is because they think that two other guys, Bobo Evans and James King, forced him into helping them stick up a drugstore on the edge of the block. During the hold up, the owner, Mr. Nesbit, gets shot and killed, and the jury think there is a possibility that Steve is the one who shot the gun.
This book is more about how scared of this whole situation Steve is, not just the fact that someone was murdered. He always rights down how he feels, and what makes him most upset is that his family is so upset, and it is hardest for him to think about spending his life away fro them.
I would recommend this book to mostly boys, because it’s kind of violent, but girls could read it too.

John S.
Mrs. Poulton
Everest 7

Define Normal by Julie A. Peters

The book I’ve read is Define Normal by Julie A. Peters.  When Antonia has to work with a girl named Jasmine (Jazz) in a session.  She is totally against it.  Antonia knows that Jazz is one of those people don’t care about school and dresses in a certain way.  Both of them are totally opposite from each other.  One likes the color black, and one likes the color pink and one loves reading and the other loves music. When they end up meeting more at sessions they sort of develop a friendship. They’ll learn that “what you see isn’t always what you get.”
I would recommend this book to people who like books that they don’t expect something out of the character. Also if you like books by Julie A. Peters and you haven’t tried this out, this would be another book for you to look at. To find out more about the book, read Define Normal.

Cymberline O.
7th Grader
Mrs. Poulton

Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikaelsen is about, Cole, a juvenile delinquet. Cole has smashed a boy's head into the sidewalk, and is given his last chance; he has to live on a secluded island, with some supplies all by himself, for a whole year. If that fails, he's going to prison. Cole choses the island and is sent on a boat to the island. Before the guard leaves he warns Cole about a "spirit bear," a pure white bear which lives in Alaska, although no where near the island. It's about Cole, living on the island and the life threatening dangers he has to go through.

Cynthia C.
Mrs. Poulton's L.A. class

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass

The book I just finished reading is Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. Before Jeremy's dad passed away he had left this box for Jeremy  to open when he turned thirteen. Now, in a few months Jeremy will be old enough to open this box and see what's inside. But the only problem is . . . he doesn't have the keys! Jeremy and his best friend Lizzy go on this wonderful adventure to find the missing keys. Along the way they get caught into some trouble and they have to help an old man named Oswald Oswald. They have looked everywhere, but still no sign of the keys.

     I would reccomend this book to anyone who likes a little adventure full of suprise because Jeremy and Lizzy search throughout the whole city to find the keys. But if you can't handle books with some sad parts then this may not be a good book for you. Overall this was a great book because you felt like you were right there with them during the whole quest. To find out if Jeremy find the keys read Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life.

 

 

Maithri G.

Mrs. Poulton

 

 

 

 

A Boy at War by Harry Mazer

I thought the book was a great book. If you think about reading it then do. The book is about a teenager names Adam that has moved around a lot because his Dad is in the military and his family has to move with there father. Bea Adams sister doesnt mind but when they move to Hawii Adam makes a friend Davi. He sees Davi at the beach and and plays football with him and his friends and on his way home he wipes out on his bike so Davi told him that he could go woth him to his house and his dad could fix it. And adam didnt want to be late and he went with Davi and his dad fied his bike and he was late any ways. his dad asked him why was he late and he told his father the truth. His father asked were does Davi live and Adam told him. His father was mad at him because he lives in Chinatown and his father says that they are Japenesse and adam tried to argue. Then he was hanging out with Davi and They were getting shot at by a Japenesse plane and they thouht it was a show. If you want to find out the rest you will have to read it yourself. It is awsome!

Kevin, 7th Grade
Mrs. Poulton