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Sunday, July 11, 2010

The Pack - Review by Kaitlyn

Title: The Pack
Author: LM Preston
Genre: Sci Fi/ Fantasy
Page Count:316
Why I read it: received review copy
Grade:B

Synopsis:
Shamira is considered an outcast by most, but little do they know that Shamira is on a mission. Kids on Mars are disappearing, but Shamira decides to use the criminals most unlikely weapons against them, the very kids of which they have captured. In order to succeed, she is forced to trust another, something she is afraid to do. However, Valens her connection to the underworld of her enemy, proves to be a useful ally. Time is slipping, and so is her control on the power that resides within her. Yet, in order to save her brother's life she is willing to risk it all.

Kaitlyn's review:
I think that this was a good book, it had some gripping parts in it, some, less gripping. I liked how each character had a lot of personality. I think that this was a good story, but some parts could have been left out. It had a lot of action, but it wasn't constant action which is kind of a good thing because you don't always want constant action.

Some of the things that were likable about this book is the descriptions. The descriptions were good enough that you could easily picture what was going on, what the characters look like, what the characters act like, and even the scenery. I also liked some of the fighting in it. It was a good story and if you look deep enough into it you can see a few good morals.

Some of the things I didn't like so much is like the slower parts. Some of the slower parts were just like the parts that were repeated in a way. Like the parts that happen then ended up needing to happen again, it is kind of hard to explain.

Some things that I noticed were:
This book was written in third person, because I like to write books I have noticed that this is an easier way to write. I think it sounded good third person. It was narrated well enough that you could tell what the person would have said if it were written in first person.

This book had a lot of facts and opinions about Mars. The description of Mars sounded just about right. So there was a lot of facts about looks. But the opinions were mainly about what it might be like if people lived there, like what stores were there, what things were built there, and all that sort of stuff.

The people were a lot like us. They can make friends easily they aren't always independent and that sort of thing. They seemed to have personalities that a lot of us have. They even look a lot like we do by the way the author described them. The only difference is that they are going through some different things then us, like all of there children missing.

This is a good book. I would recommend this book to people who like Mars, fantasy, action, romance, and all that sort of stuff. This book can relate to teens like myself even, it has family problems where you feel unloved and it even has some of the pains that adults may go through. If you like any of the things that I listed, then you should definitely try this book.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Through Thick and Thin - reviewed by Kaitlyn

Title: Through Thick and Thin
Author:Sandra Byrd
Genre: Young Adult Christian Fiction
Page Count:220
Why I read it: I received a review copy from the author
Grade:A

Synopsis:
Savvy Smith, 15, sees her chance to write a full column in the paper, making her name and making her way in her new hometown near London, England. But the choices she faces when given the chance to choose between friends, family, and fame may turn her dream into a nightmare.
London Confidential is a new series where British fashion, friendships, and guys collide, and an all-American girl learns to love life and live out her faith.

Kaitlyn's review:
I thought that this book was very interesting, I like how the main character is not obnoxious and weird. I also feel that I can actually learn something from this book instead of it just being meaningless and without a moral. There were some things that I liked about this book that I liked from the first book, like how the author puts things into detail. I also have learned more things about London.

I could tell that the author planned out the story really well. I liked the writing style that the author used. The author made the story interesting and worthwhile. I had a lot of fun reading this book.

At some parts I felt bad for the character, how she would never get her spotlight and I was waiting for her to get some type of spotlight so she could make some friends but I realized that I just had to be patient.

I liked the way the author ended it even though it would have been an extremely hard choice for me. But I thought that the author made it so it was a good choice and it could inspire other people to make choices like this. I think that I definitely could learn a thing or two from this book.

I would suggest this book to anyone who likes young adult fiction who is willing to learn and to make wise choices in life. If you are the kind of person who likes to read about an average teens life, good choices, fitting in, and even just fixing all your problems; then this is a good book for you.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Asking for Trouble (Review by Kaitlyn)

Title: Asking for Trouble
Author: Sandra Byrd
Genre: Young Adult Christian Fiction
Page Count: 261
Why I read it: I received a review copy from the author
Grade: A

Synopsis:
When her family moves to London, 15-year-old Savvy Smith has to make her way in a new school and a new country. She just knows the school newspaper is the right place for her, but she doesn't have the required experience, and the cute editor-in-chief is not looking to train anyone. She has to come up with a way to prove herself and nab the one available position on the newspaper staff at Wexburg Academy.
London Confidential is a new series where British fashion, friendships, and guys collide, and where an all-American girl learns to love life and live out her faith.

Kaitlyn's review:
I think this book was really interesting. The story was well thought out and very good. I liked how the author described things, and I ended up learning a lot about London from this book. I think in a way, everybody can easily relate to the story somehow.

I think the characters were very believable. I think most teens can relate to at least one of the characters somehow. I think that the characters were well described and I could easily tell what they looked, acted, and thought like. I liked how the characters turned out very good. I had a hard time putting this book down I was always wondering what was going to happen.

This is a great book and I would suggest it to all of my Christian Friends. I think the writing might be a little young for adults, and it would be easier for teens to relate to. Although, maybe I don't know because I have never been an adult.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Start Here (+Giveaway)

Title: Start Here
Author: Alex & Brett Harris
Genre: YA Christian Non-fiction
Page Count: 160
Why I read it: blog tour for publisher
Grade: B

Synopsis:
You want to do hard things.  But you don’t know where to start.
You are changing the world around you. 
But you are tired and burned out.

You feel called to do the extraordinary for God. 
But you feel stuck in the ordinary.
 
Do Hard Things inspired thousands of young people around the world to make the most of the teen years.  Now Alex and Brett Harris are back and ready to tackle the questions that Do Hard Things inspired: How do I get started?  What do I do when I get discouraged?  What’s the best way to inspire others?  Filled with stories and insights from Alex, Brett, and other real-life rebelutionaries, Start Here is a powerful and practical guide to doing hard things, right where you are.

Are you ready to take the next step and blast past mediocrity for the glory of God?

START HERE.


For this review, I have a guest blogger--my daughter, Kaitlyn (who is 12).
Kaitlyn's review:
I liked this book, it was a great way to grow closer to God. I think this is a good book for any teen that just wants to do something hard for God. I really liked how they had other peoples stories included in it to kind of give you an idea of what doing hard things is like. I like the points in this book. This book explained how to get started with doing something hard. It showed what you need to learn and do before you do something hard. This book is excellent  for doing in a youth group. It includes a discussion at the end to talk about in a youth group. I think the worst part in this story is there was some words I could not understand but besides that it was a good book. :)

This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.  To find out more information about this book, click here.

***I have a copy of this book to give away to one lucky reader.  To enter, just leave a comment here, including an e-mail address where I can contact you if you win.  Giveaway ends, and a winner will be chosen on March 22nd. ***