The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

this is a great book if you love egyptology. also, its by rick riordan, who wrote the percy jackson and the olympians series. so if you liked those books you would love these 1s

so basically its about these two kids their mother died so 1 of them lives with the dad, the traveling egyptologist, and the other lives with the grand-parents of the mom. then, when the dad takes them to the british mueseme, something really freaky happens... but i wont be a spoiler and tell you any more :)

liz

Witch Dreams by vivian vande Velde

By talking a token from someone-a lock of hair, an article of clothing, something the person had touched or owned and by placing this something beneath her pillow. Nyssa could share that person's dream.

By Sarah

Never Bite a Boy on the First Date by Tamara Summers

This book is about a vampire girl who is acused for killing a classmate. Now she has 1 week to prove she is inasint. Then she finds three suspects(three really cute suspects). But she is falling seriously in love with one(but what if he is the killer). At the end she finds a shocking dis covery. Read to find out what happens.
By Kate gr. 6

It's Kind of a Funny Story

I just read the book It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. I really enjoyed this book. It is about a fifteen year old boy named Craig who is living with clinical depression. Craig begins to see a therapist when he realizes he is depressed and she puts him on anti-depressants. Craig decides to stop taking the medication without consulting with his therapist. Soon, Craig starts having suicidal thoughts and decides one night that he is going to kill himself. The night that he is going to kill himself he decides instead to call a suicide hotline. The people there direct him to go to the mental hospital that is down the street from Craig's house. Craig goes there and admits himself. During his 5 day stay he meets very interesting characters that help him get through his depression. I found this book relevent to my life because I am around Craig's age and am going through the same things as Craig. I would recommend this book to anyone that is around the ages of 15-16 and older.

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

It makes you think about the irony of Patriots fighting for their freedom from England yet not having a problem with owning slaves who didn't have their freedom. I wonder how many things we believe as Americans are a result of the time period we live in. How would we feel if we lived in 1776? What things do we do now that future generations would be shocked by?

Skinned by Robin Wasserman

LIa Kahn had the perfect life. A great boyfriend, rich family, and a bad attitude to wrap it all up. Now the tables have turned. Downloaded into a mechanical body that only looks human. Lia struggles with the fact that nothing will ever be the same again. Turning to others like her Lia trys to find answers about who she is and what to do. There are people out there that see her as a threat, and say that she is an abomination to all LIVING things. Lia can not feel, she can not die, but could she still have a soul?
Grade 9

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One" by Nicholas Sparks was the best ook I have read in a
while. It was told from the point of view of three characters:

Logan Thibault- walked to Hampton, North Carolina in search of a girl
in a picture.


Beth- a 29 years old woman and the girl in the picture.


Keith Clayton- Beth's ex-husband. His family owns almost every
business in town.


Thibault walk to Hampton, North Carolina from Colorado after his third
tour in Iraq for one reason-a single picture of a girl that he found
buried in the sand. His best friend Victor convinces him that it is
lucky and that he owes the girl something, but he doesn't know what.
After he arrives in Hampton, he beings working at Beth grandmother's
dog training school and falls in love with Beth. Through all of this,
he keeps the picture a secret. Beth knows that he is keeping something
from her. Will this make or break their relationship and what does
Keith Clayton have to do with the story? Read and find out!
Collin

A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

It takes place in the Victorian Age in England. A girl named Gemma
just recently lost her mother. She was mysteriously killed in India,
their home town. Now Gemma must now go to Spence Academy for ladies,
and learn how a proper english lady must act. She discovers new things
about herself and discovers a realm where all her wildest dreams can
come true. Gemma also gets an insite to how her mother died. This is a
very exciting book that will keep you wanting more, you wont want to
set it down.

Britney Grade 10

The Demons Lexicon by: Sarah Rees Brennan Options

This book is in my opinion a great read...a little dark but well put
together. This boy Nick and his brother Alan live together with their
insane mother. They are being chased by demon controlling magicians.
They want the one thing that can keep nick and Alan's mother
alive...But as the brothers keep running away the past starts to bleed
into the presant. Old wounds are ripped open and nick starts doubting
who he really is.
Anna grade 9

Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher

In Calderon Valley, everyone is born with a powerful spirit called a
fury. There are furies of earth, wood, wind, fire, water, and metal.
Tavi an orphan has been cared for his whole life by his uncle Bernard.
There is one thing that is different about Tavi-he has no furies.While
tracking some lost sheep, Tavi and his uncle stumble upon all of their
dead sheep. They have all been slaughtered by a warbird called a
herdbane from the plains to the south. Tavi and his uncle both become
vary scared because herdbanes do not leave the plains-unless they are
commanded by there masters called the Marat. Afraid that they have
seen something they should not have they try to run and they spark an
exciting and fast-paced adventure. Peter

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

This is a great book. It it the first in a series of 5 books. The
thing I likve most about the book is that it is just like the Harry
Potter series, but with greek mythology. Percy is a twelve year old
boy who is taken from his home in New York City to go to a "Half Blood
Camp." He is the son of Poseidon. He has one main problem: the Gods
think he stole Zeus's lightning bolt, which he denies, and his mother
was killed by the Minotaur. So, he embarks on a journey to find the
lightning bolt and get to and from the Underworld with his mother.
Collin grade 10

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

I enjoyed this coming-of-age book. Lily is 14 years old and has been raised my her father, T Ray and Rosealeen their housekeeper. I like how the story is set during the civil rights movement. I'm even too young to know how things used to be and I think it's important to learn about our history so that things aren't repeated. I like the characters and the relationships built between characters. I couldn't put it down.
~Kathy Maggiacomo, Librarian substitute

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Steve is on trial. He tells his story as if he is directing a movie. I was surprised to discover how the law works. Perhaps Steve did nothing wrong in your opinion or perhaps he did. Could you have gotten into his situation? Steve is a good kid but will he go to jail? This story will make you think and wonder what if......

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

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"The Five People you Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom
I liked this book. I found it very thought provoking and it made me question who my 5 people would be. Good discussion book.
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Brand New Book Group

Hello Mechanicville Students,
Ever wonder what other students are reading? Ever wish you could read something YOU find interesting! Come join us after school for a brand new club. It meets for only a half hour so why not give it a try. Our first meeting date will be Wednesday, January 20th and will be held in the LIBRARY from 2:25 to 2:55.

Come and Share your Thoughts
Learn what your Friends are Reading
Help Choose what we will Read
Enjoy some Snacks and Conversation about Books!

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