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Grayson by Lynne Cox, 797.21092 Cox. I didn’t like Grayson by Lynne Cox. This story about a girl and a lost baby whale (such a cute idea!) and takes place in a matter of a couple of hours. The book was drawn out but technically short and left you constantly waiting for something else to happen. There was a lot of information on any given page about the ocean and its inhabitants. Whereas this would be very useful if you are seeking knowledge about the ocean, but it simply did not fit into the storyline at all, or is believable to be coming from the main characters minds eye at the given moment. -- Sarah, Grade 12

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, Mystery Christie. SPOILER ALERT: I really enjoyed this book. In conclusion the murder was pre-planned by many of the workers of the victims. There were many of the passengers who all contributed to his death by each stabbing him once. They would have gotten away with it if it was not for the snow storm. -- Maya, Grade 11

Crank by Ellen Hopkins, Teen Fic Hopkins. The book that I liked the best is Crank by Ellen Hopkins. I really liked this book because, even though it was long, it was an easy and quick read because it was all in poems. The poems aren't boring, they actually tell the story in an exciting and fun way. The book was about 500 pages, and I read it in less than 5 days. I couldn't put this book down! It was exciting and it could've been based on a true story, it seemed so real. I could really connect with all the characters. I really did LOVE this book. -- Caroline, Grade 10

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin, Teen Fic Zevin. I liked the book Elsewhere, the novel was about a girl who died when she was on a bike and a car crashed. She was taken on a ship that takes her to a place called "Elsewhere" and she tries to figure out why she’s seeing people that died, and the novel goes on from there. -- Kamil, Grade 9

Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson, Teen Fic Patterson. When I read the first book in the Maximum Ride series, I wasn't very pleased, however my sister insisted that they were great books. Reluctantly, I told her that I would only start the second book if I had no other books left to read. The time came where I was without a book, and I decided to pick up Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever, and I am very glad I did! After reading that book, I became hooked on the series and finished the rest of the books within a week. They are quick, fun reads and I can't wait for the last book to come out in February! -- Maria, Grade 9

The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Fic Stockett, Book Discussion Stockett. I loved the book The Help by Kathryn Stockett. This book showed how African Americans were treated back in the '60s, especially the help. It kept me wanting to read more and made you fall in love with some characters and hate the others. It had twist and turns that you wouldn't expect but the ending was great. This book is amazing and definitely worth the read. -- Caroline, Grade 9

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling, J Fic Rowling. I really enjoyed reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. J. K. Rowling is an amazing author who really knows how to paint a picture in the reader's mind. The story of Year Five at Hogwarts is just as thrilling and exciting as ever. Harry and his friends are trying to figure out what Voldemort is up to, why he's doing what he's doing, and how to stop him, all while dealing with things like growing up, new and unfamiliar relationships, and the ever-looming O.W.L.s! Once you pick up Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, you won't want to put it down. -- Jenna, Grade 10