REVIEWERS - ABC's Book Critics

THE REVIEWING CREW:

Reviewers include students in 7th grade language arts classes and their teacher. Read on to find out more about each individual reviewer's reading preferences and find convenient links to their reviews. We've also included (in some cases) pictures of our favorite pets, just for fun.

Aaron A.

I like to read Harry Potter because it's one of those books that make you want to be there. I preferred non-fiction books, as I got older. I like to feel like I’m actually in the situation the characters are going through. My all time favorite books are the Harry Potter novels. My favorite author is J.K. Rowling because she writes her stories with creativity and imagination. I recommend books that the person can relate to. Click to read my review of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Aaron C.

I really enjoy the Sci-fi books, though I like the occasional fantasy. The fantasy can't be overboard with shoes growing on trees or something crazy like that. If I really like the book I'm reading, I will usually brag about it to my friends, like " There goes his head! Oooooh, now his leg!" My favorite books of all time are probably Ender's Game and Eragon, though any hack and slash books will do. For the timid, but adventurious readers, I would recommend Eragon, and for the sci-fi violent readers, they should go with Ender's Game.

Abbey (and her dog, Salinger)

As a vivid reader, I look for suspense at the end of every chapter. Also, a book that doesn't paint a picture in my head is hard for me to read. I prefer romance, drama, realistic fiction, and adventure. My favorite books are Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling, and The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Click here to read my P.S. I Loathe You.

ABC (and her dog, Chloe, and cat, Fletcher)

I like books that make me think. I prefer realistic fiction and nonfiction. I'm a sap for books about dogs (except for the end). My three favorite all-time books are The Giver by Lois Lowry, From Here to Eternity by James Jones, and Fox in Sox by Dr. Seuss. As a teacher I look for books that will engage my students through strong writing, interesting characters and a non-predictable plot. Click here to read my review of The Outlaws of Sherwood. And, yes, those are my real initials.

Abdi

I don’t like many books because in almost every book the good guys win. I like books that suck you in and make me stay up all night. The books I read have big cliff hangers at the end, like in The Time Machine the man goes back or maybe to a different time. My favorite author is R.L. Stine. The books I like are horrors like Goosebumps. I recommend ALL Goosebumps, Coraline, kinda Harry Potter, The Time Machine, and most sci-fi thrillers. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Alex S.

Alex W.

I like books that are challenging and funny. I prefer non-fiction books. I feel relax when I read book. I don’t have a favorite author. And I recommend hard challenging books for people for my age. And I don’t have a favorite book.

Alli

I like fantasy, adventure, action, comedy, and mystery books. When I read a book I want to be so absorbed in it that I don't know where I am or what time it is. To make me feel like I'm in the book and to not know what comes next. My favorite books of all time are the Twilight series, the Harry Potter series and The Giver! The Giver is a good book. I like a lot of different books by a lot of different authors. Thats what I like and a lot more that I can't think of right now.

Ana

The genres that I mainly prefer are fantasy or historical fiction. While reading I can, depending on the author, usually be pulled into the story and follow it even when it is pretty confusing. Some of my favorite authors are L. M. Montgomery, who wrote the Anne of Green Gables series, J. K. Rowling who wrote the Harry Potter series, and Elizabeth Kay who wrote The Divide Trilogy. To anybody that enjoys a good fantasy story, I would recommend the three authors above.

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Anna D.

I love books that are funny and a little scary,with endings that really make you think. some of my favorite books and authors are, the Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer, Private by Kate Brian, and A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin. Books that have strong writing are usually my favorites. Click here to read my reveiw of Privileged.

Anna S.

I love books that take me on an adventure and make me feel like I’m actually in the book. I also like books that are packed with action and have a cliffhanger at the end of each chapter so it makes me want to keep reading more. I like emotional books with many characters that have to overcome obstacles. My all time favorite books are House of Dies Drier by Virginia Hamilton, Lily’s Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff and True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. My favorite authors are Stephenie Meyer (who wrote the Twilight series) and S.E. Hinton. She wrote The Outsiders, That Was Then This is Now and Rumble Fish which are some of my other favorite books. If you enjoy fast moving, action packed and emotionally charged books you’ll love any of the books I have recommended above. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders.

Anneliese

My favorite genres are mystery and fantasy. My favorite books are Peter and the Starcatchers, Kira-Kira, The Inheritance Series, and the Molly Murphy Mysteries. My favorite authors are Christopher Paolini and JRR Tolkien. I like to get lost in a book, not to be called out except at the mention of food. I recommend these kinds of books, although you don’t have to be called out by food. Click here to read my review of Eragon.

Anthony A.

The main genres that I prefer are action and mystery books. I love books that give you a cliff hanger at the end of each chapter. Well I like to be calm because when I am relaxed it feels like I read better that way. My all time favorite book is Little Bill because Little Bill always makes something out of nothing. My favorite author is Dr. Seuss because it is very cool how he makes up words and makes them rhyme. I would recommend The Giver—that is the most interesting book I ever read.

Anthony H.

I like books that end with cliffhangers. I prefer realistic fiction books but if other people recommend it or it looks good I will give it a try. My three favorite books are Eagle Strike, Where the Red Fern Grows, and the Curious George books. I love books with a writing style and use of details so good that it makes you feel like your in the story. I prefer action, horror, comedy, and books could happen in real life for example… Where the Red Fern Grows. Click here to read my review of Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz.

Ari (and her dogs, Mandy and Venus)

My name is Ari. I enjoy many different types of books but my favorites are fantasy and realistic fiction. I really like series because I hate when really good books end. When I read I like books that make me feel like I am there with the characters or better yet one of them. I like when books make me cry or make me can’t help but smile, also ones that teach me a lesson or a fiction story that has nonfiction moral. I have many favorite books but my favorites so far are the Twilight saga, the Eragon series, Tale of Despereaux, and The Chronicles of Narnia, which I really enjoy because it is a metaphor for the story of Jesus Christ, which is of big importance to me. My favorite authors consist of C.S. Lewis, Stephenie Meyer, and Kate DiCamillo. I would recommend any of the books that I enjoy and if you are a usual non-fiction reader I would recommend a fictional story; they can be a lot more entertaining.

Audrey (and her cat)

I love books that are realistic fiction but I also love a good fantasy book. Personally books that make me think and use my brain are better off for school, but books that are love stories and make me cry are just right for me. When I read a good book I love to wish I was the person in the book, or some thing that makes me mad and never want to be them. the Twilight saga, Perfect, Gathering Blue, and The Giver are my all time favorite books! I do like almost all kinds of books so I like all kinds of authors and couldn’t have one that I think is the best, even though Stephnie Meyer is amazing. To me books are a personal thing, but I would recommend realistic books to people who don’t like to read and then move on to fantasy, after that that person will love to read just like me. To read my review on Perfect click here.

Austin

I love suspense/action books and comedy stories. I also like books with sublime foreshadowing. I challenge myself to figure out big secrets before I read them. I have lots of favorite books, but the best would be Spud by John Van de Ruit, The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid by Billy Bryson, and Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz.

Bailey

I like books that have adventure, and action. I usually only like books that are fiction because most books that are nonfiction don’t have enough action to keep me wanting to read the book for very long. My favorite book of the month is, yes—you guessed it—Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. I usually find the books I read by my friends of family recommending them to me.

Ben E.

I like fiction, non-fiction, and sci-fi books. I really try to imagine being with the character in the books I read; sometimes it's hard but when I pick my own books they are usually good enough to do that. My favorite books are Eragon, Crypted Hunters, and The Cat in the Hat. My favorite authors are Dr. Seuss, S.E. Hinton, and J.K. Rowling. I recommend all of my favorite books and book types to my friends, fiction, non-fiction, and sci-fi. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Ben S.

My favorite genre of books is sports, adventure and mystery. I like books that are gripping and addicting with good cliffhangers. My favorite books are Heat, The Artemis Fowl series, the Inheritance trilogy, and the Peter and the Starcatchers series. My favorite authors are Eoin Colfer and Christopher Paolini. I also like cartoon books. I recommend adventure books that keep you reading and keep you wanting to read. Click here to read my review of Heat.

Berit (and her cat, Naja)

I love to read. Books are fun, like an exciting adventure in my head. My favorite types of books are fantasy, mystery, and realistic fiction where I can relate to the characters. When I read these genres, I like to feel a variety of feelings: sad or crying, happy and laughing, angry at a certain character, or just being able to know that you experience some of the same events as someone in the book. My favorite books are the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Some of my favorite authors are Stephenie Meyer, J.K. Rowling, and Lauren Myracle. Being a student, I would recommend stories that you would enjoy. Everyone is different, and that’s why there are so many books in the world. You are what you read.

Beth D.

I like the action, fiction, magical books. I even like to write them. I like when I am pulled into the story like I am there, walking in the character's shoes. I even like horror in my books and some romance too. I like books that also have twists and turns. As a reader I look for that spark that brings me into the book that I can find interesting usually within the first sentence to the first page. Click here to read my review of The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis.

Bruce

My preference for books is anything that interesting to me in any of my interest. The things I like to feel while reading is tired or relaxed. One of my favorites books of all time is probably The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. I do not have any favorite authors.

Caroline

When I read a book I like to feel like I’m inside the book, with all of the characters and the scenes right there where I am reading. I especially like mysteries and fantasies. With those books I usually can never put the book down, which I like. My two all-time favorite books are The Divide and Number the Stars. Then I have my three all-time favorite authors, Lois Lowry, Louis Sachar, and Elizabeth Kay. I recommend The Divide books and any book by Lois Lowry. Click here to read my book review of The Lady Grace Mysteries: Betrayal.

Carter

I enjoy books that keep me interested throughout the story. I like realistic fiction and mystery books. And I find war books interesting too. Some of my favorite books are Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, and Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. Strong details on characters, cliff hangers and unique plot are what I like to see in a book. Click here to read my review on The Outsiders.

Chris E.

As a reader I like to read adventurous books. When I read a book I like to feel like I’m in the story seeing the events happening. My favorite book is Peak; its all about a trip to Mount Everest. I recommend books with a lot of action and adventure in them.

Chris T.

I love books about fantasy, action and war. When I’m reading I like to feel like I’m in the book. It should be so good that I can ignore everything while I'm reading. Some of my favorite books are Brisingr, The Half Blood Prince, and Salamandastron. One of my favorite authors is Brian Jacques.

CiCi

I like fiction and realistic fiction. I like fiction books because you can know that it can’t happen to you but is a fun story usually full of action and excitement. I like realistic fiction books because the stuff in those books can happen to you and it is easier to see what it would be like in their shoes. I like to get to know the characters of the book and to feel what they feel. Some of my favorite books are the Harry Potter series. I like these books because I feel as though I know the people and they are my friends, or in some cases my worst enemy. I love the way J.K. Rowling tells you about every character and you get to know them and cry when something happens. I recommend books like Harry Potter and Twilight.

Claire

I like books about survival/mystery. I like books that make me want to read more and keep me reading with cliffhangers and open mysteries. I like books such as Peppermints in the Parlor, The House of Dies Drear, and Lily’s Crossing. When I read a book I like to feel like I am there. I feel like I am one of the characters. I don’t have any specific authors that I like. Click here to read my review of Money Hungry by Sharon G. Flake.

Clay

Sometimes I like to read books that do not make me think, such as The Outsiders, or Touching Spirit Bear. The genres that I like to read are sci-fi, reality, realistic fiction. One of my favorite books is The Outsiders because I did not necessarily have to think. But I do not read unless I have to.

Clio

I like fiction books about people who are slightly realistic. I like books that make me want to keep reading. My all time favorite books are the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, the Clique by Lisi Harrison and Olivia by Ian Falconer. My favorite authors are Melissa de la Cruz, and Stephenie Meyer. I recommend books to other people if they remind me of books they like or of them. Click here to read my review of The Carnivorous Carnival.

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Cole

I like books that make me think or some kind of horror book that makes me jump out of my seat. My favorite all time books are Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss and The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. When reading a book I feel like I am actually in the book just watching from the sidelines. My favorite author is probably Dr. Seuss because I think he is a genius and has such a great imagination. The types of books I would recommend books with cliff hangers so they could not put the book down. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders.

Connor

I like to read scary books that make me think. My favorite types of books are fiction because anything can happen. My favorite authors are S.E. Hinton, and R.L Stine. My favorite books I like to read are about Indian lore and stuff like that. I would recommend my book that I did would be that much popular now. I would recommend fiction and adventure stories to young kids because they are always fun to read.

Cris G.

I like to read fiction and my favorite genres are action, adventure and sports. I like to feel excited and nervous at the same time when I read. I enjoy suspense and good cliffhangers in stories. My all-time favorite books by some of my favorite authors are Holes by Louis Sachar, Splinter Cell by Tom Clancy, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and the book I'm reading now, Peak by Roland Smith. I like these books because they all have great characters and a good action plot. Another favorite author of mine is Roald Dahl, who writes more imaginary fiction. The types of books I recommend for others are action books, sports books and for something fun, anything by Roald Dahl. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

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Danny

I, as a reader, like action-adventure first person stories. I also am a fan of war stories. I want to feel that I have to keep reading and never have to stop when I read a book Some of my all time favorite books are Fallen Angels, Crypted Hunters, and the Alex Rider series. These books are also books I would recommend to others. Some of my favorite authors are Walter Dean Myers and Anthony Horowitz.

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Davis

My name is Davis and I like a lot of books. Specifically adventure books I like the feeling of being on the edge of my seat and wanting to jump into the story and help out the main character like I'm really there. Some of my favorite books include Rumo: and his Miraculous Adventures by Walter Moers, and The 13 1/2 lives of Captain Blubear, also written by Walter Moers. Sometimes I just like to page through non-fiction books about animals and other things like architecture. I like to review comedy and horror books because I like to describe them. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders.

Derrick

The books I prefer are full of suspense, adventure and fantasy. I like to feel I’m going to fall off my chair because I’m shocked about what just happened. My all-time favorite books are Twilight, The Tale of Despereaux, and the Series of the Unfortunate Events. My favorite authors are Lemony Snicket, Stephenie Meyer, Kate DiCamillo, and R.L. Stine. I would recommend Twilight and The Tale of Despereaux.

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Emily

I like realistic fiction and fantasy books that make you feel like you are with the characters you are reading about. I like it when I can relate to the characters in the book. my favorite books are the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, the Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard, Graceling by Kristin Cashore, and many others, too many to list here. I recommend fantasy books to others because they make you wonder if those types of things (i.e. vampires, dragons, magic) really exist!!! Click here to read my review of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Eve

I love books that grab my attention right away and books I can relate to. Books that have great details and make me think along with all of the above end up being one of my favorites. I’m a picky reader about the theme of the book but I don’t really care about the genre. Click here to read here to read my review of The Outsiders.

Grace

I prefer science fiction animal books, not love stories. I also like to read Japanese manga. I like to feel like I’m not in the book, but am watching the action from a little ways away like I’m invisible. Some of my all time favorite books are the entire Warriors series, the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, the Mistmantle Chronicles series, the Misty of Chincoteague series, the Naruto manga series, and the Fruits Baskets manga series. My favorite authors are Erin Hunter, Clamp, Masashi Kisimoto, Natsuki Takaya. Click here to read my review of Warriors: Long Shadows.

Henri

When I read a book I like it to be so good that I can't put it down. I like many kinds of books. I like biographies, fiction, non-fiction. Some of my favorite books are The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, How Angel Peterson Got His Name by Gary Paulsen and the Patrick Roy biography by Michael Roy. One of my favorite authors is Matt Christopher because I love sports and that's all he writes about; also he makes the book so exciting. I just love it. Click here to read my review of The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis.

Jack A.

Jack J.

I like Manga books. They are filled with action and humor. They are graphic novels with lots of different themes about getting the love of your dreams or fighting against a villain. My favorite is Rave Master and Gimmick and Death Note. When I read these books I can’t wait to see what happens in the next volume. My favorite authors are Hiro Mashima and Akira Amano. I would recommend these books to people who like comedy, action and romance.

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Jen

I like books that are romance but they aren't that cheesy romance book so they actually have to fight for ther love and its not love at first sight. I also like books that are pretty much pointless but are fun to read. My favorite books are Kiss Me Kill Me, the Clique series, and the Twilight series. My favorite author is Stephenie Meyer. Click here to read my review of New Moon.

Jessica (and her dog, Baby)

I like almost any type of book with adventure, fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and some mystery. I like a good book that can make you laugh, cry, and it wouldn’t hurt if there were a bit of murder in the book too. Thankfully I have found a series to fit my needs; The Private series always keeps you guessing and is the best series I have ever I read and it includes the drama and scandal that I love in a book. I find that if I’m not reading The Private Series my other favorite books include dogs, for example The Dogs Of Babel, andThe Curious Case of the Dog in the Night Time, and of course The Twilight Saga which you can never put down, and can always read again.

Jimmy

My favorite books are The DaVinci Code and Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. My favorite genres for book are mystery and action adventure. I like long, complex stories but do not like it when they “drag on” with unnecessary details. Click here to read my review.

Kaleigh

To me a book is best if it can make me cry. I like reading realistic fiction, mystery, thriller, and drama books. I love books with action that ends in a cliffhanger because it makes me want to read more and it gives me some sort of action to look forward later in the book. I like to be able to feel some sort of emotion, that’s not hate, while reading because it says that I was able to get into the book in some way other then just comprehending the words that I’m reading. My all-time favorite books are Peppermints in the Parlor by Barbara Brooks Wallace, The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton, and the whole Twilight Saga. My favorite authors are Virginia Hamilton, Gaston Leroux, and Karen Hesse. I would recommend realistic fiction to other people because I think that the style that there written is easier to relate to then sci-fi or fiction books. Click here to read my review of The Precious Present.

Kate A. (and her dog, Bella)

I like books that make me feel like I am the characters. I prefer reading fictional books, and some of my favorites are the Twilight saga in its entirety, and, a corner of the universe. The authors of these books are also my favorite, Stephenie Meyer, and Ann M. Martin. The types of books that I would recommend to someone are books that take you on a journey with the character, and any book that I read and liked. Click here to read my review of Breaking Dawn.

Kate S. (and her cat, Georgie)

As an obsessive reader I like to read almost everything. Most of the books that I like the most are fiction, realistic-fiction, or more subtle books. I look for a good book that keeps me drawn from beginning to end, I also enjoy books that I can start and come back to later, because sometimes I read multiple books at a time. I love it when books have un-expected twist, and have things that you would never expect from a character. Some of my favorite books are A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Bette Smith, A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and the Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene. Click here to read my book review of The Usual Rules.

Katie W.

I like books that make me want to keep reading. Mystery books are one of my favorite genre. My favorite books are The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, Harris and Me by Gary Paulson, and The Cay by theodore taylor. Click here to see my review on The Outsiders.

Kayla

My favorite genres of books include Historical fiction, fantasy, and fiction or anything along those lines. My mood or the feeling I get when I’m reading about, depends on what genre it is. Like fantasy books I love cliffhangers because I get anxious about what’s going to happen next. My all time favorite book is Dracula by Bram Stoker. My favorite authors include Bram Stoker, Ellen Schreiber, and Stephanie Meyer. I recommend books like historical fiction, because they can tie you into the story, but also your learning at least some history from our time. Click here to read my review of Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber.

Kris K.

The genres books I like are action, thriller, comedy and shockers. My favorite books are The Outsiders, Rumble Fish and Deathnote. My favorite author is Susan Eloise Hinton because she wrote my two favorite books. What inspires me in a book is just a really good plot and theme to it with. Just a good story in the book that will keep you reading it.

Kyle

I, as a reader, prefer thrillers, action, adventure and funny books, too. I like to feel excited and giddy while reading a book. My all time favorite books are the Alex Rider series, Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See, and the ending to Ender's Game. Shel Silverstein is my all time favorite author along with Dr.Suess. I like to feel excited.

Liz D.

I like books that are hard to put down and that take longer to finish, so I can really get into them. My favorite books are the Twilight saga, The Tea Rose, 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Jane Eyre, and Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café. I like books by Stephenie Meyer and Jennifer Donnelly and my favorite genres are fiction and historical fiction. I would recommend all Twilight books, A Northern Light, and The Tea Rose to readers who love drama, suspense, and a little romance.

Lizzy L.

I like books that have mystery, survival, action, and love. Also I like books that are confusing, ones that make you think to keep up with the plot. When I read I like to feel like I am in the book and interacting with the main characters. My all time favorite books are Peak, Peppermints in the Parlor, the Stormbreaker series, and Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows. My favorite authors are Anthony Horowitz, J.K. Rowling, and Roland Smith. I would recommend action books to others. Click here to read my review of Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen.

Maddie P. (and her dog, Gus)

I like books but they have to really "get" me to finish them. I love them in the beginning but then I find a new book that I love and so I never seem to finish some. When I find a "really" good book, I mean really good, I'll read it all the way through. I mainly prefer books that are fiction, autobiographies, and page turners. My all time favorite books are: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, Miles To Go by Miley Cyrus, Confessions of a Shopoholic by Sophie Kinsella and The Lorax by Dr. Suess. Types of books that I recommend to others are books where the plot and characters are passionate and romantic. Also ones where you hear someone's story that is their truth instead of the gossip you've heard about them.

Maddy K.

I like books that take me to faraway places and make me think about the character’s situation. The genre I prefer is fiction adventure because it makes me think about made up adventures and I try to tie them to real life situations. Two of my all-time favorite authors and series are the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling because they take place today and the authors make it seem like it could really happen. The books I would recommend are Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen, the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

Madelynn M.

The kind of books I like are books that are really exciting and the kind that make you jump out of your seat every once in a while. I also like love stories and adventure books too! I pretty much like every kind of book now. My favorite author is Stephine Meyer who wrote the Twilight series and The Host (I'm going to read it soon). I also like S.E. Hinton too!

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Mara (and her dog)

I enjoy many genres of reading. My preferred genres are fantasy, sport-fiction, manga, historical-fiction and biographical non-fiction. I like book that make me feel emotion, like happy, sad, funny, ECT. I also enjoy books that are so in-depth with the characters that I grow attached to them, such as the death of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series made me cry. My favorite books are 101 Dalmatians (the original story), the Clique series,The Wish List, Bound, Persepolis 1 & 2, and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. My favorite authors include JK Rowling, Eoin Colfer, and Ann M. Martin. The types of books I would recommend are comedy books. They always pick you up, and can be found in all genres. I would also recommend fantasy books, because they exercise your creativity, and let you get away from the world. Click here to read my review of Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.

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Marcus (and his cat, Gracie)

I prefer reading books that include people getting into a lot of trouble and having to solve their issues in order to move on in life. When reading a book that is not very interesting, I feel like putting it down and picking it up again, but when I am reading a good book I do not want to put it down. Some of my all-time favorite books include many Louis Sachar books, such as Holes, Small Steps and the Wayside series. My two favorite authors are Louis Sachar and Ben Mikaelsen. I like to recommend books that are cliffhangers. To read my review of Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen, click on the link.

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Maren C.

My favorite book is breaking dawn, from the twilight saga, there is so much love and passion that you really cannot put the book down, also there is a little to much blood and fighting in it but that’s what makes the book exhilarating. The type of book I really like is one that you can’t put down because when I was younger I hated reading, I would never even look at a book but now that I have read the Twilight saga I read all the time! Running, I feel like I am running with the character in the book, running from danger, I like those books. I like the way Stephanie Meyer writes because she writes like she's writing a poem, all the words flow together and every letter has a meaning. Another book I really like is The Host, also by Stephanie Meyer.

Maren M. (and her dog, Cheyenne)

I enjoy books that I can relate to, but are not necessarily non-fiction. I also enjoy books that are about animals, especially dogs and horses (they can be fiction and non-fiction). I like those types of books because as I said before, I can relate to them. When reading a book, I like it when I feel as though I am in the book, not really knowing what is going on around me in the real world. Some books I like are Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry. I also like Marley and Me (my reviewed book) by John Grogan and many more that I really cannot remember at the moment. Trying to recommend books for others is hard for me because everybody likes something different, but if I really have to I would recommend animal books because those are the kinds that I like.

Margaret

I love books that make me fee like I’m in the story, like I’m the main characters shadow. I can’t read books that have way too many characters. My favorite books are The Cay, The Witches, and Touching Spirit Bear. Click hear to see my review of The Breadwinner.

Marissa

I like to read books that take you to a different world so you forget everything that is going on in your own world. My favorite genres are fiction, mystery and historical fiction. My all time favorite books are The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, Flush by Carl Hiaasen, and the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. I recommend books that you can't put down, that take you to another place and make you use your imagination.

Martin

My favorite kinds of books are ones that make you think, like sci-fi and nonfiction. I personally don’t have a favorite author because almost anything I read I don’t pay attention to the author. My favorite books are the Harry Potter series.

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Max

My favorite types of books are in the genres of science fiction, fiction and realistic fiction. I like to feel at the edge of my seat when I am reading a book wondering what will happen next. My all time favorite books are Skeleton Key and Point Blank, but I do not really have any favorite authors. Books that I would recommend to others are books with cliffhangers and books that make you think.

Meg M.

I like books that are suspenseful, make me think, and always has thing I don’t expect. I like action, mystery, comedy, and some fantasy books. My favorite books are the Twilight saga books, Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets. I like a lot of authors, no one specifically. And personally I recommend books that you can really get into and read for hours on end, and ones that make you feel like your experiencing everything with the characters because I think that people seem to enjoy books with those.

Megan P.

I as a reader typically prefer book with the genre of action, comedy, and some romance. When I am reading a good book I usually feel excited about what is going to happen next, or sometimes even sad if the book is depressing, but mostly I feel happy. Some of my all time favorite books are The Outsiders, A Dog Called Kitty, Marley and Me, and The tale of Desperaux. The types of books that I recommend to people are action book and romance because then you can always be jumping from one page to another and you can sometimes--even guess what is going to happen next.

Michael S.

Michelle (and her dog)

I like books that make me want to keep on reading. And to make me want to read more, I love to read about realistic books. My favorite books are the Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Outsiders, and of course Twilight. My all time favorite author would have to be S.E. Hinton (the writer of The Outsiders). As a student I would recommend books with action, excitement, and a little romance.

Mike M.

I enjoy books that are full of action and high suspense. I like books that will leave me hanging on for my life at the end of each chapter. Books like Ender’s Game and The Outsiders are the type of books I like. However, I don’t have high expectations when reading a book, this makes it is a simple task to please me. For me the story can be fiction or non-fiction, but the story has to be believable even if it includes super human powers. Books that involve kids around my age are usually more interesting for me.

Montrell

Morley

Moses

Natalie D.

I like books that intrigue me and don’t let me put them down. Some of my favorite authors would be Anne M Martin, Lois Lowry, Jerry Spinelli, Meg Cabot, and Stephenie Meyer. A few of my favorite books are Gathering Blue, Al Capone Does My Shirts, Queen of Babble, and the Twilight Saga. I read a lot. Usually I bring in a different book every day. I absolutely despise non-fiction and I cannot stand crappy sci-fi or history books. I enjoy romance, drama, fantasy and adventure.

Natalie H. (and her dog, Rory)

The books I prefer books that are really funny, but have a lot of action. I also like to feel sad but that laugh reading the next paragraph and I like to relate to the character. Some of my favorite books are Lucky T, Small Steps and Holes by Louis Sachar and all the Wayside School books. I love Dr. Seuss books too. I would recommend these books to a lot of people because they are funny and they don't get boring. Click here to read my review of Marley, a Dog Like No Other by John Grogan.

Natalie R.

As a reader I prefer drama books. But they have to be in series. I like the Clique series by Lisi Harrison. They remind me of regular life for girls. I don’t like Twilight and I am proud of it. click here to read my pan review of Twilight.

Nathan

I like books that are exciting, have some sort of action, and books that make me feel the emotions and make me feel as if I were one of the characters. I prefer realistic fiction and sometimes I enjoy non-fiction. My favorite book is The Outsiders, even though it was an assigned book for the class, it still grabbed my attention and I understood it throughout the whole book and I didn’t ever want to put it down. I recommend books that are interesting and have realistic events because it relates to people because everyone goes through life changes some point in their life and the events can have characters that rally stand out to people who are going through the changes.

Nicholas P.

I like to read books that make me think and keep me excited while I am reading it. I like action and adventure genres. I like books that make me feel happy and excited. My all time favorite books are End War, the Splinter Cell series, and Code Reader. My favorite authors are Shel Silverstein and David Micals. I recommend these books for people who like to laugh and who like to be kept on the edge of your seat. Click here to read my pan of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

Niko (and his cat, Webster)

As a reader prefer sci-fi or fantasy because of the what-if factor.  What if magical creatures actually existed in the past, future, or  even now, hiding from humans. What if aliens were discovered in  another part of the Milky Way just a few million billion light years  away from Earth. I personally believe that nothing is impossible, only improbable. I also like silly books that make me laugh. I like books  that make me think about what is and what could be, and books that  pull me into the action and make me feel like I am a character in the  book. I don’t have a favorite book because I have never found a book  that I like the most and I don’t think that I’ll ever find a book that I like the most because there are so many. My favorite authors, however, would probably be Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling, Holly Black, and Paul Stewart. I would recommend fantasy and sci-fi to other people who think what if and even though I like fantasy and sci-fi I will read any  genre if it interests me.

Noah

I enjoy books that keep you on your toes throughout the book. I mostly prefer fiction books and action books. My favorite books are the Harry Potter series and the Charlie Bone series. I generally reccomend fiction books and sports books to other people. Click here to read my review of Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz.

Olivia

I like to read books that have romance, action and some humor. Those kind of books interest me because the romance makes you happy if you like sappy stuff and it is fun to imagine it as you are the one in the book with Prince Charming. The action makes you wanna be there for all the fights, car races and anything else. The humor because who doesn't want a good laugh besides Debby Downer; it's always fun to laugh and to hear funny things.

Owen

I love to read action/adventure books; they get me chained in so that I cannot escape until I finish the book. It does not matter who the characters are or what the topic is, you hand me one of those books and I’ll read it nonstop. I prefer realistic fiction and nonfiction books; if they have guns, explosions, car chases, battles, and swords then it’s the book for me. Some of the books I would recommend to you action lovers are Alex Rider series, written by Anthony Horowitz. You wouldn’t expect and action story to have a big plot but there it is, packed between pages of suspense. An adventure book I liked was Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. A boy gets into a plane crash and has to survive with only his hatchet. So yeah I like action/adventure books.

Patricia

I love almost any book/manga if it involves romance, action, fantasy, drama, and adventure. Drama books are not really for me, but I love to read books/manga that have a little because it's more fun than boring facts. If I was to recommend a book for you folks who like some of the themes that I mentioned, then I recommend you to read the Twilight series if you're a teen by Stephenie Meyer, Tail of the Moon by Rinko Uteda, Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino, Meru Puri by Matsuri Hino, Hana Kimi by Hisaya Nakajo, Eureka Seven by Bones, D. N. Angel by Yukiru Sugisaki, Love Attack by Shizuru Seino, Full Moon o Sagashite by Arina Tanemura, Fushigi Yūgi by Yuu Watase, Absolute Boyfriend by Yuu Watase, Her Majesty's Dog by Mick Takeuchi, Chibi Vampire by Yuna Kagesaki, and High School Debut by Kazune Kawahara!!! These are mostly mangas, but I hope you like them! Peace out!

Paul

As a reader I like action and funny books. When I am reading I like to feel happy inside or like someone's behind me ready to kill me. My all time favorite books to read are The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and Super Natural Chicken. My favorite author is Shel Silverstein. I would recommend the book Splinter Cell.

Rachel A.

I like books that have suspense, and that put a picture in your head. Inkheart is a good book, along with Marley and Me, The Tale Of Despereaux, Out Of The Dust, Fever 1793, the Clique series and the Twilight series. Stephenie Meyer is one of my favorite authors, but dont expect all books I like to be like that. Out Of The Dust is written in a poem style but is one of my favorites. Fever 1793 is on my list of best books I've read, ever. Click here to read my book review of Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson.

Rachel N.

I like books that are action packed, fiction, realistic fiction, adventurous, and the ones that are funny. When I read books like ones that are not predictable, ones that bring you on an adventure, ones that make you feel like you feel like your going to pee your pants because you’re laughing so hard, ones that make you think, ones that are mysterious and action packed, and ones that are heavily detailed. My all time favorite books are the Harry Potter series, Going Solo, Inkheart, the book thief, and the chronicles of Narnia. My favorite authors are Roald Dahl, and J.K. Rowling. I recommend the books that I listed above, and books that give you a thrill, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or even something like The Cat in the Hat if that does it for you. Click here to read my review of The Mysterious Benedict Society.

Rachelle (and her cat, Flash)

I enjoy action books with drama and even a little bit of mystery mixed within it. I like books that keep be on the edge of my seat, madly flipping the pages as I read it. I also enjoy books that have strong emotion in them (i.e., if a character feels sad, then I feel sad). I love reading manga and chapter books. I'm a sucker for books about animals, I always have and will love them! My favorite manga is Inubaka, my favorite book is The Outsiders, and last but not least, my favorite series are Warriors (by Erin Hunter), The Mistmantle Chronicles (by M.I. McAllister), Twilight (by Stephenie Meyer) and Redwall (by Brian Jacques). My all-time favorite series is Warriors, but all of the others come close.

Reggie

Ross

My favorite genre are mystery, sports and adventure. I like books that pull me in and don't let go until you finish the book. Also I like books that thrill me and make me feel like I am actually one of the characters. My all time favorite books are Artemis Fowl, Fabelhaven and Charlie Bone. My favorite authors are Eoin Colfer and Jenny Nimo. I would recomend the genre of of mystery because it seems to keep you into the story even though you might think it is boring. One of the books that I would recommend is The Outsiders. Click here to read my book review of The Outsiders written by S.E Hinton.

Sadie

I like a book that captures me into it from the first chapter. When I read I fell excited because I don't know what is going to happen next! My all-time favorite books are Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse,and Breaking Dawn all are from the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyers. I also love harry potter books 1-7. My favorite authors are J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyers. I recommend fictional books because the author can make up whatever they want and so you never no what to expect! Click here to read my review of The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

Sail (and her cat, Stormy)

I enjoy historical fiction books mostly about plagues, epidemics, and people who rise to the top from nothing. Some of the favorite books that that I like (fever) teach you things, and instead of reading from a textbook you can read about it and feel like you are there! I also like novels like the clique series where people also overcome obstacles and rise to the challenge. Click here to read my review of Fever bye Laurie Halse Anderson.

Sam

I prefer books that have an adventurous plot and keep the reader wanting to turn the page. Nonfiction is my favorite book type, but fiction is fun to read here and there. My favorite books are Thunder from the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling, and Eragon by Christopher Paolini (which I am still reading). I try to look for books that have a summary which gets me to want to read more about it. I only like to read books once, so I try to make a wise choice on which book to read next, and since there are so many, I can’t read them all. You can read my review of Thunder from the Sea.

Senait

I don’t want to admit it but I am a romance junky. Any book that expresses what true love is all about I love. I also love mysteries. I love getting to that part where you start to get chills up your spine and have to shut the book because you just can’t take it anymore. Some o f my all time favorite books are The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot, the Heartland series by Lauren Brooke, and Agatha Christie: Masterpieces in Miniature. Rainy days are my favorite days to read it’s just something about sitting by the window with that really great book along with calming sound of rain hitting the ground, the window. I would always recommend a romance book to a girl. They show how every girl wants their love life to be but their dream love life never ends up happening. Click here to read my review of Wind Rider.

Sharupa (and her dog, Spot)

I like books that paint a picure in my mind. I prefer books about life, things that could really happen to me or someone else. I feel good and I put myself in the story so that I can see what's really going on. My favorite all-time books are Twilight, New Moon and The Outsiders. I my favorite authors are S.E. Hinton and Stephenie Meyer. I look for book that has a story behind it. Click here to read my review of The Outsiders.

Shaw

I like books that are full of action and adventure, in genres like sci-fi, sci-fi war, and war fiction. Two of my favorite books are Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, and Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. my all time favorite book is Double Eagle by Dan Abnett.

Shedric

I like books like Dr. Seuss and Flush and I also like reading. When I read I feel like I’m by myself and I’m in the story or I’m the only one who knows about the book.

Shon

Sino

The genres I prefer are usually sports and action type books and genres . The reason I like those kind of books is because I like to feel excited and into the book I have a big interest in sports so I like those types of books. My all time favorite books are Friday Night Lights and Bump and Run--they are both sports and action books. I think I recommend Friday Night Lights and Bump and Run for everybody because they are great books.

Susie

I like books that have action/adventure, sports, humor, manga and fantasy fiction. I read manga mostly; sports or action/adventure and sometimes fantasy are on my list. Examples of manga I like are: Bleach by Tite Kubo, Whistle!By Daisuke Higuchi, and Eyeshield 21 by Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata. Realistic fiction books that have tension in them too grab my attention. Many series I’ve been reading have kept me busy for some time. My all time favorite series are: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, The Five Ancestors by Jeff Stone andWarriors by Erin Hunter have led me into epic adventures. Click here to read my review of The Friends.

Tatiana

As a reader I prefer fiction because you get more into the story. I love books that involve drama--as a teenager you prefer different books and mine's is drama. When I'm reading I like to feel like I'm in the story, like I'm in that person's shoes to see what it would be like and what their everyday life is. My all-time favorite books are Sharon G. Flake's books because all of her books are about drama and teenager girls. I would have to say that Sharon G. Flake is my all-time favorite author. As a reader I would recommend to try reading diffrent genres from the ones they prefer because you never know what you actually like until you try all there is to try.

Tayler S.

I like books with action, romance, and mystery. When I’m reading a book like to feel that I am in the story with the characters. My favorite books are the Twilight series, by Stephenie Meyer.

Taylor M.

I like books that are deep and sometimes depressing, that way a book won’t be boring. I also enjoy funny books because I can usually relate to them. When I’m reading a book I like to feel apart of the story, as if I’m a best friend of the main character that never says or does anything. My all time favorite books are Junie. B. Jones!! I think these are the funniest books (who doesn’t?) because I use to do some of the crazy things she did. Click here to read my review of Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson.

Tereza

I like mysteries like thrillers like angel investigation. Its full of cool scary mysteries .I like realistic fiction and it has real life drama problems. I like those books that are funny and have alot of drama and scary real life action. I like those books because hey fit how I am. I like also comic books because it has pictures and it feels like you are in the book. Like you are in that situation and like you are saying the lines in the book. I like some true stories like documentaries about the Holocaust.

Tianna (and her dog, CoCo)

I like books with tons of romance but keep the romance pg-13 they should also have comedy not like cant stop laughing funny but enough to make you let out a little laugh. I have tons of favorite authors but here are some of my best: Maki Fujita, Kyoko Hashimoto, Natsuki Takaya, Maki Minami, Ellen Schreiber, and Margaret Peterson Haddix. I also have some favorite books and series: Vampire kisses series, Fruits Basket series, Special A series, Love Master A series, Platinum Garden series, and The Haddix among the series. When I'm reading a book I like to feel happy and comfortable, when I’m reading I like to feel anxious about the next page and surprised when I finally get to read what has happened. To others the types of books I would recommend are manga books that are romantic, comedy, adventures that depending on what you like either 13+ which is 13 and older or 16+ which is 16 and older.

Tobias

Tom

Tony

I love murder mystery books. It doesn't matter whether it is fiction or non-fiction, I love any book with a ton of detail. My favorite book is a battle between Animal Farm by George Orwell, or the Lost books by Ted Dekker. I love to read whenever I can. Click here to read my review of The Negotiator.

Tory (and his dog, Shuggi)

I love to read. I will read almost anything, but I prefer books that make me laugh and books that have a lot of action and adventure and keep me on the edge of my seat. I also love sci-fi/fantasy books. My favorite author is Walter Moers. His writing blends fantasy, comedy and adventure. Two of my favorite books were written by him. They are The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear and Rumo and His Miraculous Adventures. Another good author is Christopher Paolini. He wrote the first three books in the Inheritance series, and is currently working on the fourth book. His books are Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr. I like to recommend books that stimulate my imagination, have very colorful and interesting characters and fantastical settings. If the book is not well-known, it is even better because I then tell my friends and peers about the book and get them to read it. Click here to read my review of Rumo and His Miraculous Adventures.

Wahab

Wanda

Xavier O.

Xavier R.

The genres I prefer are action and adventure. I like to read when I feel tired. My favorite author is Dr. Seuss.

Yana

I like books that are interesting and good from the start. My favorite books are the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. I also like the Warriors books by Erin Hunter. I look for books that have a mix of different genres. Click here to read my review of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.