MRS. HOVELING'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
Bobby Philips wakes up one morning invisible. He meets a blind girl, deals with truancy officers & tries to
find a way to become not invisible. A great read for guys or gals.
2. "Holes" by Louis Sachar
Stanely Yelenats is sent to a boys' detention centre where he has to dig holes that area 5 feet wide and 5
feet deep. Why? Part of the mystery. A good read, not too long for guys & gals
3. "Gatherine Blue" by Lois Lowry
Kira, an "imperfect" human in a "perfect" human society is orphaned. She is allowed to stay because of
her gift. Will she use her gift for the good of her world or for the good of herself? An excellent read! For
gals & guys
4. "Skeleton Key" by Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider, MI6 teenage spy is back. His mission – to find out why General Sarov and the Russian
president are meeting on Skeleton Key Island. He begins the journey with2 CIA agents. Who returns with
Alex when the suspense is over? A well written, descriptive, suspense/action novel. For guys & gals
5. "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funk
Mo is able to bring characters to life if he reads stories out loud. An excellent, well written descriptive
story for gals & guys of any age.
6. "H.I.V.E." by Mark Walden
Otto wakes up in a helicopter that is occupied by one other passenger, Wing. How did he get there?
What is H.I.V.E., the place he's been taken to? Most importantly, how can he escape? Read about Otto's
adventure, the new friends he meets and what happens with his escape plan. An excellent read for guys
or gals.
7. "The Recruit" by Robert Muchamore (book 1 of the CHERUB series)
James is recruited to the CHERUB agency. He must train and pass a test before becoming an agent. Book
1 of the series, an excellent action beginning. Great series if you like suspense & action. Guys & gals
8. "Evil Genius" by Catherine Jinks
Cadel is no ordinary boy. Find out how he becomes a student at the Institute, what he learns and who
lives to graduate. A well written book. Second in the series is "Genius Squad" an excellent sequel. For
Guys & gals
9. " Fatality" by Caroline B. Cooney
Rose, a grade 10 honor student, steals a police car to prevent the police from reading the diary she
wrote in grade 7. What information in there are the police looking for? Good read, suspenseful, well
written … for gals but guys may enjoy it also.
10. "The Wanderer" by Sharon Creech
13 year old Sophie sails across the Atlantic with her 3 uncles and 2 cousins. She and her cousin Cody(also
13) keep a journal – the book – of their experiences while on their journey. Easy read for gals & guys.
11. "Chasing Yesterday #1 Awakening" by Robin Wasserman
A girl wakes up in a hospital not remembering a thing. Who is she? What happened to her? A good read
if you're prepared to read all 3 books in the series. The end of the first book leaves you with more
questions.
12. "Everlost" by Neal Snhusterman
What happens after we die? Neal suggests that some children got stuck in Everlost, between heaven &
earth. Read about 2 kids who end up in Everlost and the adventure that awaits them. Will they get to
heaven? A good, interesting read for gals & guys.
13. "Hidden Child" by Anne Cassidy
Lou & her mom are constantly on the run. What are they running from? An easy read good for girls,
probably not so interesting for guys;.
14. "Ask Me No Questions" by Marina Budhos
A tale of an illegal Muslim Alien from Bangledesh and their struggle as their father is taken into custody.
The family tries to obtain residency in the US. A very good read.
15. "Jade Green" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Orphaned Judith moves in with her uncle but cannot bring anything green into the house. Why? A good
read.
16. "Edward's Eyes" by Patricia MacLachlan
A short, easy read about an organ transplant and the boy who gave his corneas.
17. "Things Hoped For" by Andrew Clements
Gwen's a violinist whose grandfather is missing. What happened to him? Bobby from "Things Not Seen"
has an appearance. A very good read!
18. "The House of Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
A unique science fiction novel about a clone boy who struggles to understand his role, his existence in El
Patron's world. A very good read – higher level.
19. "I am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
A great read for older students, has some mature subject matter. Ed receives playing cards with cryptic
clues. Following these clues leads him to intervene in the lives of others .. and become the messenger.
20. "The 39 Clues" by different authors .. 1st one by Rick Riordan
Dan and Amy choose the first clue of 39 instead of $2 million. The search for the next clue leads them on
adventure all over the world. Other teams are involved in this race. The first book was excellent,
interesting and well written.
21. "Suite Scarlett" by Maureen Johnson
Scarlett Martin lives, with her family, in the hotel they run. When she turns 15 she is given a suite to look
after .. comes with a patron whom she has to run around for. Best suited to younger teenage girls
22. "Spy High – Mission One" by A.J. Butcher
A group of 6 kids attend Spy High and must pass a mission before being able to return next term. Each
team has 3 chances to pass. Read about Team Bond's experiences. A good read for guys & gals.
23. "Tunnels" by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
14 year old Will likes to dig, especially with his dad. When his dad disappears, Will enlists the help of his
friend Chester to find him. They descend into a world that exists underneath ours ….. through tunnels. A
very well written story that keeps the reader interested throughout it. Great read for both gals & guys.
24. "Deeper" by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
Sequel to Tunnels. Find out the truth about Rebecca, Will's sister. The adventure continues for Will and
Chester. The readers also meet Sarah, Will's mother. an adventurous, good read.
25. "The Face On The Milk Carton" by Caroline B. Cooney
Jane recognizes her face on a milk carton. Was she really kidnapped? Can she believe the story her
parents tell her? An intriguing read. Great for gals, ok for guys.
26. "Whatever Happened to Janie" by Caroline B. Cooney
Jane's story continues … it was great to have the second book to start immediately after I read the first
book.
27. "The Voice on the Radio" by Caroline B. Cooney
The third book in the Milk Carton series. Find out who the voice on the radio is and what it has to say
..does it help or hinder Jane?
28. 'What Janie Found" by Caroline B. Cooney
The last book in the series. Again I was glad I had all 4 books to read one right after the other. And
intriguing read with an interesting end.
29. "Hate That Cat" by Sharon Creech
A great, wonderful story about Jack written in poems. Don't let that scare you away! It is VERY well
written and easy to read. I smiled throughout the entire book as Jack wrote about some things that
don't make sense (in poetry) to me either …. but that I started to appreciate much more because I read
this book.
30. "My name is Seepeetza" by Shirley Sterling
The story of a year in the life of a Native girl called Martha. She shares her experiences at a residential
school as well as her memories and traditions from home. An interesting read for either guys or gals.
31. "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
Tally is eagerly awaiting her 16th birthday so she can change from an "ugly" to a "pretty". When her
friend, Shay, runs away Tally is told she must find her before she can turn pretty. Will Tally be
successful? An interesting read for girls.
32. "The Book of Time" by Guillaume Prevost
Sam's dad has gone missing. Sam finds himself in his father's bookstore in a room in the basement .. a
secret room. From there he time travels to different eras in history. Follow him on his adventure
through history to locate his dad. Good read for gals or guys.
33. "The Gate of Days" by Guillaume Prevost
The sequel (a third book is on the way) to "The Book of Time". Sam's journey continues with his cousin
Lily. Read about their time travelling adventures. Just as good as the first book.
34. "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
Who is Matt? How did he come to be? Follow Matt's adventure as he finds the answers to those
questions. A stimulating, exciting read for guys and gals.
35. "Shoulder the Sky" by Lesley Choyce
A deep book that deals with the death of Martin's mother. A good read for mature students.
36. "Alanna The First Adventure" by Tamora Pierce
Alanna doesn't want to be trained as a lady, she wants to be a knight. Her twin brother, Thom, doesn't
want to be a knight, he wants to be a sorcerer. As only boys can be knights, Alanna cuts her hair,
pretends she's a boy and goes into training. A well written fantasy. Probably better for girls.
37. "Oliver Nocturne – The Vampire's Photograph" by Kevin Emerson
Oliver is a vampire .. but is he? He befriends two humans, Emalie & Dean, is that normal for a vampire?
Read along as Oliver finds out his special purpose in the vampire world. Good for guys & gals.
38. "Oliver Nocturne – The Sunlight Slayings" by Kevin Emerson
Oliver is still on the path to discover his special purpose. His two best friends, Emalie & Dean could be
lost to him forever. Why? Who is trying to kill the young vampires in his community? Find out in the next
book in this series. Good for gals & guys.
39. "Net Force" by Tom Clancy
In the future computers rule the world. When a holographic murder happens, Matt, a NET force agent
looks into it. Matt is a teen who needs to get into the elite, rich chat rooms. Follow his story, does he
figure out who killed the baseball players? Good book, some action.
40. "The Reformed Vampire Support Group" by Catherine Jinks
This book is not like all the other vampire books out there. There is no love story. These vampires try
hard not to bite non-vampires. When one of the group is killed, the rest of the group sets out to find the
killer. Well written book. Good for guys and gals.
41. "Waiting for Anya" by Michael Morpurgo
Jo's town has just been taking over by German soldiers during WWII. He helps one woman send Jewish
kids to Spain. Jo is helped by Benjamin who is waiting for his daughter Anya to arrive at the shelter. An
interesting read, especially if you like WWII stories about helping Jews. Good for gals & guys.
42. "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Ida's perfect world seems to be collapsing around her. An extremely descriptive, well written story.
Highly recommend this one – good for guys & gals
43. "Death by Latte" by Linda Gerber
A great ready about Aphra who went to find her mother .. a CIA agent. Of course Aphra gets caught up
in a mystery with her mother and her colleagues. An excellent read! I recommend it highly. Probably
better for girls, but guys it's worth a try!
44. "Malice" by Chris Wooding
Excellently written! A unique and intriguing story about characters who get caught in a comic book.
Some of the book is written as a graphic novel. The story line is superb and I was left hoping the next
book will be out soon. Superb for girls or guys.
45. "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
A graphic novel/novel with an interesting story. Not difficult to read because there are so many pictures
that tell the story well. Great for guys and gals.
46. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
An amazing novel written from the point of view of death. I laughed and I cried. Follow Liesel, a German
girl in foster care in the beginning of WWII. It is an excellent novel! Great for either gals or guys.
47. "The Alchemyst – The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel" by Michael Scott.
An excellent read for those who enjoy magic with some adventure and excitement. Follow the twins –
Sophie & Josh – as their decision to help Nicholas Flamel turns into a magical adventure of a life time. A
superb reading for both guys & gals.
48. "Fire Within" by Chris D'Lacey.
A good read if you like squirrels and dragons. The story was interesting. Good for both gals & guys.
49. "The Missing: Book 1 Found" Margaret Peterson Haddix
A well written novel that kept me interested until the last page! An intriguing story about Jonah, an
adopted 13 year old who wants to find out who he is. An excellent read for guys & gals!
50. "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
What happens when Nick introduces a new word for "pen"? A fun read for both gals & guys.
51. "The Summoning" by Kelley Armstrong
An interesting 1st novel (of a series) about Chloe and her magical abilities. It was well written and kept
my attention right till the end. I really want to read the next book. Probably better for gals, but some
guys may enjoy it as well.
52. "The Awakening" by Kelley Armstrong
Book 2 in the Darkest Powers Trilogy. Chloe's (and her friends) journey continues. Action packed and
exciting. Again, probably better suited for gals.
53. "The Reckoning" by Kelley Armstrong
The 3rd and concluding book in the trilogy. Another exciting, action packed book. Not sure if I liked how
it ended .. would have liked more. Gals
54. "the short second life of bree tanner" by Stephenie Meyer
An "Eclipse" novella … meaning it's about the newbie vampire, Bree Tanner, that you briefly meet in
Eclipse. The story is about her short life as a vampire. An interesting little read if you're a "Twilight" fan.
55. "the truth about forever" by Sarah Dessen
A great novel with a great theme. Follow Macy as she copes with the loss of her dad. I really enjoyed this
book – probably a better read for girls than guys .. but guys could learn from the theme as well.
56. "Does My Head Look Big In This?" by Randa Abdel-Fattah
A well written, comical book, probably better for girls, talking about Amal (16 year old Muslim student in
Australia) and her struggle with dealing with teenage life after deciding to wear the hijab full time. It was
interesting to see how much the author incorporated different religions/customs/cultures to write an
interesting story.
57. "Savy" by Ingrid Law
A good story about a 12 year old girl who eagerly awaits her 13th birthday to get her savy. A good book
for gals who are looking for a book that isn't too difficult to read.
58. "What I saw and How I Lied" by Judy Blundell
Definitely a mature read that tackles some adult issues. Intriguing plot set in the late 1940s that involves
16 year old Evie's life. A better read for gals.
59. "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan
An excellent, fast paced action book that is narrated by the two main characters, Carter and Sadie. They
tell of their Egyptian mythology adventures. It was was a great read! Great for guys and gals.
60. "House of Dark Shadows", "Watcher in the Woods", "Gate Keepers" all by Robert Liparulo
Welcome to Xander's life. He has to move as his dad accepted a principal position in a new town. The
house they find turns out to be a portal to many different parts of the past. Follow Xander and his
brother David (sometimes their dad) as they go through many adventures on their hunt. A good read for
guys and gals.
61."Scrambled Eggs At Midnight" by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
Calliope moves … a lot. Finally she finds a place where she actually likes to be. She meets a lot of people,
including Eliot – the son of a man who owns and operates a camp for kids who need to lose weight and
want to find Jesus. A neat story, easy reading. I enjoyed it. Probably better for gals.
62. "Morpheus Road" by D.J. MacHale
A horror/thriller story that kept me on edge the entire time I was reading it. Why is Marsh being
tormented by his cartoon creation? What happened to his best friend Coop? A well written, scary, keep
you on the edge of your seat till you reach the end … An excellent read for both guys and gals.
63. "Trackers" by Patrick Carman
Adam tells the adventure filled story of his interrogation. This cool book also provides you with
passwords to videos on the book's website. It was a lot of fun to watch the videos described in the book.
A great story too that kept my interest. A great read if you like computers, adventure or mystery. Great
for both gals & guys
64. "The Cardturner" by Louis Sachar
An excellently written book! Alton is told, by his parents who want to be included in the will, to be the
cardturner for his blind, very rich uncle. The story is told from 17 year old Alton's point of view.This book
is witty, I laughed out loud several times. I highly recommend it for both girls and guys.
65. "The Fire Demons – The Mole Wars, Book One" by J. Fitzgerald Mccurdy
Why are kids simply disappearing? Steel e hopes that the boy who is bullying him, Dirk, will disappear.
He does. Steele finds himself in a science fiction/ fantasy adventure that includes aliens from other
planets. An interesting read for gals & guys.
66. "Dark Secrets” by Elizabeth Chandler
Megan has been summoned by her maternal grandmother. She arrives to find her cousin, who despises
her before he meets her. Someone died a long time ago, has that person re-incarnated? Find out in this
well written mystery. Probably more interesting for girls.
67. "Dark Secrets 1" by Elizabeth Chandler
This book is actually 2 books in 1. Legacy of Lies is an intriguing story about Megan, who has gone to visit
her maternal grandmother. Secrets and mysteries lay there for her to discover. This book caught my
attention immediately. It's not too difficult to read, great for anyone who likes mysteries, perhaps
geared a little more towards the gals.
68. "Midnight for Charlie Bone” by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie finds out that he can hear people in photographs talking. This book is very similar to the Harry
Potter series, except that magic isn't studied. It was well written and enjoyable to read. Great for both
guys & gals.
69. "Children of the Lamp – The Akhenaten Adventure" by P.B. Kerr
John and Philipa are twins … djin twins. What does this mean? Adventure! Follow the twins as they
begin their journey to find out who they are, what it means to be adjin. A great read that I thoroughly
enjoyed. Superb for both gals & guys.
70. "Prophecy of the Sisters" by Michelle Zink
An ancient prophecy turns twin sisters against each other. One finds a strange mark on her wrist, and
finds herself in a mystery that involves their parent's deaths, a lifetime of secrets. Probably a better
book for girls.
71. "The Hero and the Crown" by Robin McKinley
An excellent, well written story of fantasy about Aerin as she tries to figure out who she is … dragon
slayer? Hero? King's daughter? Well worth picking up and reading! Great for guys & gals.
72. “Fever Crumb” by Philip Reeve
A well written, intriguing story about Fever Crumb, the only girl engineer apprentice who has been
asked to help Kit Solvent, an archaeologist, with a top secret project. I read this enthusiastically and
quickly. A great read for both gals & guys.
73. "Clockwork Angel" by Cassandra Clare
The prequel to the "The Mortal Instruments" series. I really enjoyed reading this book .. it was well
written, action packed & suspenseful and kept my attention the entire time I was reading it. Follow what
happens to Tessa as she discovers, through being kidnapped, that she has special powers. Find out how
these powers help the Shadowhunters keep the world safe. A great read for both gals and guys.
74. "Virals" by Kathy Reichs
The first teen novel by this famous author. It is written in the same manner/style as her adult series –
meaning it was captivating, interesting and full of action. A great read for guys & gals alike.
75. "Word Nerd" by Susin Nielsen
Ambrose is an unaccepted, overprotected 12 ¾ year old who LOVES scrabble. A well written, witty
novel. Has some mature content. I enjoyed reading this book tremendously. Great for gals & guys.
76. "Off the Crossbar” by David Skuy
This is an action packed, fast moving novel about hockey. Of course there are other issues, Charlie has
just moved to a new town and some of the hockey guys, bullies, aren't happy he's there. Well, they like
to pick on him. There is a lot of "hockey talk", which, truthfully, I didn't understand, but if you're a
hockey fan, this is a great read. It was a great read as a non-hockey fan. Great for anyone who loves
hockey.
77. “Slob” by Ellen Potter
Owen, the fattest 12 year old in school, is frequently humiliated by his gym teacher. Find out the reason
for his weight problem, how he deals with someone stealing his Oreos every day and his fixation on how
to get the TV to show what’s happened in the past to work. Pretty good read for guys & gals.
78. “Uprising” by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Find out how three extremely different lives unfold as it leads up to the Shirtwaist Factory Fire in 1911.
This was an incredibly well told story of three very different young women and their journey. I
thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, made me very glad that I live now instead of in the early 1900s. I
highly recommend this for either gals or guys.
79. “Airman” by Eoin Colfer
From the author of Artemis Fowl comes yet another adventure, exciting book. If you like action, an easy
to follow story line with interesting characters and ideas, you’ll love this book. Great for guys, pretty
decent for girls if you’re interested in that kind of thing.
80. “The Law of Three” by Caroline Rennie Pattison
A mystery story .. my favourite!, written by a Canadian author. This is well written with easy vocabulary
and flows smoothly. Not too much thinking involved, a pretty easy read. Sarah Martin investigates why
the Hopper family is the subject of so many rumours and are they true? Probably more suitable for girls.
81. “Enter Three Witches” by Caroline B. Cooney
The story of Macbeth written from the viewpoint of fourteen year old Lady Mary. This book surprised
me – I really enjoyed it! It was easy to follow, in fact, I got absorbed in it, wanting to know what was
going to happen next. Interesting for both gals & guys.
82. “Perfect” by Natasha Friend
Isabelle’s story of how she deals with Bulimia. An interesting read – find out why she has it in the first
place and how life changes for her. I enjoyed this book, although I’ve always been fascinated with eating
disorders – why kids do this. Boys may enjoy this, but gals you’ll probably enjoy it more.
83. “North of Beautiful” by Justine Chen Headley
I LOVED this book . Possibly because of how her dad acts – struck a chord with me. It was awesome to
journey along with Terra as she deals with her port wine birthmark on the right side of her face, as well
as with her verbally abusive father. I couldn’t put it down, read it in a day ½. Great for gals .. guys,
probably not so much.
84. “Divergent” by Veronica Roth
This is the author’s first book and it’s incredible!! It immediately captured my attention and I kept
wanting to know what was going to happen next. Beatrice has to decide which faction to live in, at age
16. This book is full of adventure, action and excitement. Terrific for either guys or gals.
85. “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick
A great story told in words & pictures. Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station where
he is anonymous. Suddenly he meets an eccentric girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the
station. Can Hugo interpret the hidden message left to him by his dead father in time? A great read for
guys & gals – don’t let the size of the book scare you .. remember, a lot of it is written in pictures.
86. “Shaken” by Eric Walters
Josh’s mom died six months ago. Now his dad, minister in a new church, is dragging him on a mission to
Haiti. A very good faith book – Josh questions his faith and his questions are answered. This book
surprised me, I enjoyed it. Great for gals or guys.
87. “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” by John Boyne
Bruno’s journey and his discovery of a fence. A surprisingly great read, with an unexpected ending. I
really liked this book, it was well written, through the eyes of a nine year old. A superb read for either
guys or gals.
88. “This Book is Secret” by Pseudonym Bosch
An intriguing story about two outcast kids trying to unravel a mystery about a disappearing magician. It
was wonderfully written, I thoroughly enjoyed it. A terrific read for gals or guys.
89. “Shelter” by Harlan Coben
This author’s first dabble in young adult fiction is well written, action packed and fast paced. If you like
mysteries with a touch of action, this terrific book is for you. Follow Mickey Bolitar around as he
attempts to fit into a new school, deal with the disappearance of his girlfriend and tries to figure out his
family. An excellent read for guys or gals.
90. “Anything But Normal” by Meloday Carlson
Sophie is beginning her senior year at high school. She has a secret that she can’t keep secret for long.
An interesting, mature, Christian read. Better for girls than guys.
91. “Okay For Now “ by Gary D. Schmids
I had a hard time getting into this book. I persevered and am glad I did! It was a great read. As the book
cover states: you will “discover the transforming power of art over disaster in a story about creativity
and loss, love and recovery and survival. I highly recommend this book! Great for gals & guys.
92. “Limit” by Kristen Landon
What happens to your family if it spends more than their limit? Matt, the main character in this book
finds out first hand what happens in his world when his family over spends.This fast paced, action novel
will keep your interest to the end. Great for guys and gals.
93. “Curse of the Spider King” the first book in the Berinfell Prophecies series. by Wayne Thomas Batson
& Christopher Hopper
Seven thirteen-year-olds on earth are not human. These young elves are unaware of the Spider King’s
minions, from Allyra, seeking them out on earth to kill them. A great action packed, quick moving,
interesting fantasy read for either guys or gals.
94. “Venom and Song” : by Wayne Thomas Batson & Christopher Hopper
The second book in the Berinfell Prophecies series. What happens when the seven teens come “home”
to Allyra? A great story, superb action. Great fantasy read for either gals or guys.
95. “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner
First book in the trilogy. It’s gripping, exciting right from the first page. This book was so enjoyable that I
read the the complete series (three books total) in about 10 days. It’s full of suspense & action. I’d
recommend it to either guys or gals who like a great read.
96. “The Scorch Trials” by James Dasher
Book two in the trilogy. Exceptional read .. kept my attention the entire book.
97. “Death Cure” by James Dasher
The concluding book. Well worth the read to figure out what happens in the end.
98. “Heist Society” by Ally Carter
This book was a fun read. Katarina comes from a family of thieves. In order to save her father, she must
leave the “clean”, new life she has begun at boarding school and return to the life of crime. Well written,
lots of action and a great plot. Worth the read for gals or guys.
99. “Heart to Heart” by Lurlene McDaniel
This was an emotional read. Elowyn and Kassey have been friends forever. Due to a tragic accident,
Elowyn donates her heart to a very sick Arabeth. Is Elowyn’s soul trapped in her physical heart? An
interesting read for girls.
100. “Ship Breaker” by Paolo Bacigalupi
Nailer, a teenage boy in future world, works as part of the light crew breaking apart ships. One day he
discovers an expensive, broken clipper ship that is brand new. Aboard the crew is dead, the only survivor
a girl – should he kill her or accept her offer of taking him away from this life? An exciting, action packed
novel mostly for boys, also for girls who like action.
101. “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs
After a horrific family tragedy Jacob sets out to a remote island off the coast of Wales to discover if his
grandfather’s stories are true. A terrific story, with pictures of the strange and peculiar orphans. A great
read for either gals or guys. Adventure, fantasy genre
102. “Mortal Engines” by Philip Reeve The first of the Predator Cities series. Cities in this future world
have traction to allow them to move. Tom is flung off from London as it speeds into the barren
wasteland of Out-Country. Follow his adventure as he meets Hester Shaw and tries to get back to
London to deal with an incident that Hester was involved in. A wonderful, descriptive adventure that is
great for guys or gals.
103. “Entwined” by Heather Dixon
I really enjoyed this story of 12 sisters, forbidden to dance because of the Mourning rules, who find a
magical place to dance. The Keeper invites them to return each evening. This was a superbly written
story that had adventure, mystery and romance all combined in it. A super read .. probably for girls
more than guys.
104 “Plunked” by Michael Northrop
Jack gets hit in the head by a baseball. He realizes after that it will be more than a love of the game of
baseball to get him back to home plate to swing a bat. A great story with a great message. Probably
better for guys than gals, unless you love baseball.
105. “The Gathering” by Kelley Armstrong
Maya has an odd birthmark on her hip. What does it mean? Strange things are happening on a tiny
research island on Vancouver Island. First mountain lions keep coming around .. weird. Then there are a
few unexplained deaths. The books ends in a mysterious fashion .. making me want to read the second
book to find out what happened. The first book of the new trilogy, Darkness Rising, by a Canadian
author was a terrific read! Great for gals or guys – really well written!
106. “The Calling” by Kelley Armstrong
Book two of the Darkness Rising trilogy was as intriguing as the first. I could hardly put it down! It picks
up where book one left off. What will happen to Maya and her friends as they learn they are research
subjects? Superb for guys or gals.
107. “Insurgent” by Veronica Roth
Book two after Divergent was full of adventure and as well written as Divergent! Loved it!! Tris finds out
what it means to be divergent and how to fight a war. A captivating, suspenseful, fascinating book great
for gals or guys.
108. “Death is a Battlefield” by Marlene Perez
This is part of the Death is … series. A quick read that doesn’t require much thought. A fairly easy read.
Jessica’s surprised when her friends fall for the new boy in town, especially when they seem to be
turning into love zombies. Also, a mysterious tattoo shows up on her arm one day and she learns that
she is a Virago, a woman warrior. Better read for gals than guys.
109. “They Never Came Back” by Caroline B. Cooney
At summer language school Cathy is confronted by Tommy who questions is she is his cousin. Tommy’s
cousin was taken five years previously by social services when she was five. Is this the daughter of his
aunt and uncle who abandoned her while fleeing the country to avoid arrest? An excellent, intriguing
read I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. Great for those who like a good mystery.
110. “Last December” by Matt Beam
A book written as a letter by Steven to his yet unborn sibling, Sam. It explains what is happening in
Steven’s life and why he is considering certain choices. A hockey theme is evident. Good for boys. I
didn’t enjoy the story line, it was slow moving.
111. Kingdom Series – “Kingdom’s Dawn” (book 1) & “Kingdom’s Hope” (book 2) by Chuck Black
An interesting and intriguing story of Leinad, a farm boy who has been extremely well trained in sword
fighting – although he does not know why. Follow him in his journey as he realizes his calling (by the
King) to restore the Arrethtrae Kingdom. I enjoyed this fast paced, Biblical referenced first two books of
the series. Great for guys and girls who like action & suspense.
112. “Guys Read – Thriller” edited by Jon Scieszka
A book filled with short stories by some famous authors including Haddix, Patterson and Horrowitz. A
terrific book for those interested more in short stories. Superb for guys, but also worth the read for gals
who like thrill, chill and adventure.
113. “Me & Death” by Richard Scrimger
Jim, a bully, gangster and car thief gets hit by a car. He goes to the after world and meets interesting
characters. Provided he survives his accident, will he change after his experience in the after world?
Good for gals & guys. Some mature content.
114. – 117. – Beautiful Creatures Series: “ Beautiful Creatures” (Book 1), “Beautiful Darkness” (Book 2),
“Beautiful Chaos” (Book 3),” Beautiful Redemption” (book 4) by Kamie Garcia & Margaret Stohl.
A FANTASTIC series featuring Ethan and Lena. They are from different worlds, one involving magic the
other not. A great story, with romance woven throughout. Extremely well written, I literally couldn’t put
the series down. Probably better for gals, some mature content.
118. “Cleopatra’s Moon” by Vicky Alvear Shecter
Cleopatra Selene is the daughter of Cleopatra, the Egyptian Queen. She’s grown up, until age 11, at
home with her parents and brothers. Everything changes when Roman Octavianus declares war on
Cleopatra. An interesting read for anyone interested in history.
119. “5th Wave” by Rick Yancey
After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only
the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it’s the dawn of the
5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human,
who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay
alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan
Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must
choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up
or to get up. An excellent, adventurous read for guys and gals.