Informal Book Sell
Harper: Lord of the Flies (BL 5.0) by William Golding. (realistic fiction) A group of
boys are stranded on an island and they have to work out how to survive. This
book delves into the dark side of human nature and the clash between chaos and
order.
Nina: Girl Overboard (BL 5.7) by Aimee Ferris. (part of SASS series). Marina is
tried of her life and signs up for a SASS excursion working with dolphins. In the
process she has some guy troubles. In the end she has a struggle that she has to
overcome that causes internal conflict.
Edward: Ranger’s Apprentice: Burning Bridge (BL 6.3) by John Flanagan.
(fantasy). Medieval times. There is this evil dude who plans on overtaking the
kingdom. The book follows his strategic planning and how the protagonist
messes up his plan.
Erin: Perfect (BL 3.5) by Natasha Friend. (realistic fiction) When Isabelle’s father
dies, she develops a eating disorder (bulimia) to deal with the situation.
Ally: The Alchemyst (BL 6.4) by Michael Scott (fantasy). First in the Immortal
series. Two kids, Josh and Sophie, are talented magicians, though they don’t
know it. They work for the alchemist Nick Fleming, who has a book called the
Codex (which can be used to take over the world). Josh and Sophie have to stop
the dark elders from taking over the world using the Codex.
Will: Atherton (BL 5.7-6.2) by Patrick (adventure; trilogy). Edgar, an orphan,
lives in a “world” which has three levels. It is prohibited to move from one level
to another. Edgar defies the rule and climbs up to the highlands. The story builds
around his experiences in the Highlands.
Chantelle: I Am Number Four (BL 4.4) by Pitticus Lore (sci fi/adventure). A boy
named Four has to move from country to country, fleeing from the Mogadorians,
who are trying to kill him. He fakes his identity and leads a double life. The story
revolves around trying to live a normal life in society by keeping a low profile
(being invisible).
Kelly: Avalon High (BL 5.1) by Meg Cabot (far-fetched realistic fiction) A fast
read. A girl called Ellie moves to Maryland and meets a guy (from King Arthur
time). They have to work out a plan to prevent the bad guy from killing the good
guy.
Derrick: Science Fair: A Story of Mystery, Danger, International Suspense and a
Very Nervous Frog by Dave Barry (BL 5.5) (realistic fiction). A couple of middle
schools sponsor a science fair. The rich kids want to win the science fair so they
hire people to make their projects for them. There is an evil guy behind all the
projects that are linked. The protagonist finds out the link between the projects
and tries to stop the evil guy.
Peyton: Ergon (BL 5.6) by Christopher Palonni (fantasy). A poor farm boy finds
a “stone” which turns out to be a dragon egg. When the dragon hatches, he finds
out he is a dragon rider. He has to train as a dragon rider and fight against an evil
king.
Matthew: Boy: Tales of Childhood (BL 6.0) by Roald Dahl (autobiography). Roald
Dahl retells adventures with his childhood friend. They play tricks on the lady
who owns the candy store (like putting a dead mouse in her candy jar). He is sent
away to a board school and the book follows his adventures there.
Marc: Dragon Rider (BL 4.9) by Cornelia Funke (fantasy). World with mythical
creatures who find out that humans are coming to flood their realm. One dragon
+ a mythical creature called Sorrel (cat) start out to find the Rim of Heaven (in
the Himalayas). The books tells what happens to them along the way.