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The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney, Teen Fic Whitney
The Mockingbirds was a really good book. I couldn't put it down. Not only does it narrate a situation that could happen to anyone, but the situation is one that we wouldn't want to think about. I like how justice is served in the story, and it is served by the students, not the adults. This story is a great read and makes us think about how we as teenagers can make a difference, instead of looking to the adults for the help. -- Sarah, Grade 9

The Blue Star by Tony Earley, Fic Earley
The Blue Star by Tony Earley is a beautiful novel about finding love in unexpected places, and breaking out of the expectations society has put on you. The main character, Jim Glass, is in love with a Native American girl named Chrissie, but is in a relationship with the religious, trophy wife named Norma. Read The Blue Star to see who Jim ends up with. Will Jim follow his heart? Or will he please society by staying with Norma? -- Rayhana, Grade 12

Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into the 3.5-billion-Year History of the Human Body by Neil Shubin, 611 Shu &
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I really enjoyed Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin because it was a very interesting book that described why we are the way we are and where we came from. This book explained how we are related to different animals, such as fish, and how scientists discovered these relationships. It was a very educational book. -- Courtney, Grade 12

She's So Dead To Us by Keiran Scott, Teen Fic Scott
She's So Dead To Us is a great book. I liked Ally's mom. Even when she was rich she had a job and she made Ally have punishments when she did something wrong. Ally's mom wouldn't let Jake's parents pay for the crime. -- Amanda, Grade 10

Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender, Teen Fic Alender
I recently read the book and it was an amazing book. It was about a family who looked normal on the outside but was the complete opposite of normal when you got to know them. Alexis, the main character, is a strange kid who never really fit in. She was the kind of girl who dyed her hair and hung around kids who called themselves the Doom Squad. Her sister, Kasey, is a lot like her sister. She's always been on the outside but unlike Alexis, has always had a small group of friends. All of a sudden, Kasey starts acting strange. Alexis finds students reports in Kasey's backpack and many other strange things that Kasey has been doing. Alexis soon finds out with the help of a friend she never knew she would have, that her sister is possessed. This is an amazing book that makes you want to keep reading. It is very mysterious and keeps you turning pages to find out the truth. I highly recommend this book for any middle school or high school girls. If I were to rate it, it would be a perfect 10 out of 10! -- Elizabeth, Grade 9