BraveLands: Broken Pride by Erin Hunter

BraveLands: Broken Pride #1 by Erin Hunter is a fantasy book about 3 totally different animals that band together to save their homes.  The story starts with a lion that has been cast out of his pride joins a congress of baboons. He becomes friends with one of the baboons, who is rebelling against his destiny of being a simple, low-rank baboon. Later they meet an elephant who can read the bones of the dead and who can help them save the Savanna.

I loved how the author changed the narrator's  perspective with each chapter because you got to experience different viewpoints.  If you have read any of Erin Hunter’s books, then I am sure you will like this one.   If you like animal stories, I am sure you will like this too.   

Reviewed by Lillilana F

Framed by James Ponti

Framed is realistic fiction book and about a major theft at national museum of art. Four of the world’s most valuable paintings have been stolen! Twelve year olds Florian Bates and Margret have to solve the case using T.O.A.S.T. which is the abbreviation for the Theory Of All Small Things. The book is very suspenseful in parts and exciting in others. I recommend this book for people who like Stuart Gibbs and Rick Riordan as authors. 

Reviewed by Jack H.

City of Ember by Jeanne DePrau

The City of Ember is about a girl named Lina Mayfleet and a boy named Doon Harrow who try to find their way out of the city they live in called Ember. Since Ember is a city with no natural light, the people must rely on street lamps that give off a yellow glow. But now that the lamps are starting to flicker and long blackouts are starting to happen, it's up to Lina and Doon to figure out the clues they already have and crack the code before it's too late.  Will they find the way out? Or will Ember be surrounded by darkness forever?

      I liked this book because although you were reading science fiction, it really didn’t seem like it. At the end, there is a lot of suspense that hooks you on. That is good because you want to know what will happen next.

I recommend this book to people who like realistic fiction mixed with science fiction. If you like those genres, you should consider reading this book.

-Reviewed by Sonya S

Surviving High School by Lele Pons

Surviving High School is about a famous Vine star named Lele Pons. It’s a fiction story about Lele’s high school years, but it’s based on Lele’s real life so it’s more of a fiction memoir.

In this book Lele goes to a new school, feeling lonely and timid, she got because of her smarts and looks, but she still made two new friends. One of which she has a crush on. She didn’t like how she look so she changed it and became popular, not only because of her look change, but also because she was getting REALLY popular on a site called Vine and the girl who bullied her became her friend. Everything was going great, until her crush’s gf came back. Will she get her real dream or will it be stolen forever?

My favorite part was when Lele started to get very popular on Vine and at school. I like this part because people finally start to realize how awesome Lele is.

People who like comedy and crush stories should read this book. Plus if you like Lele Pons I strongly recommend that you read this book!

--Reviewed by Michelle M.

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

By: Catherynne M. Valente

My book is a fantasy book that is part of the series The Girl Who. It is about a girl named September who got swept away to Fairyland by the green wind. When she got there, she went on an adventure to find a magical wooden spoon from the evil marquess who was in control of the entire land. But will she find it? Read the second book to find out…

I loved this book because of the descriptive language used to put the reader in fairyland. If you like all fantasy books than you will love this book.  

Reviewed By: Vivianna H.

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This book is the Land of Stories: World's Collide by Chris Colfer. The genre of this book is fantasy because magic is involved and there are different worlds made up from the author's imagination.

The book is about a girl called Alex and her twin sister, Conner. Alex had been secretly cursed to follow the witchs' orders by the witches. Alex, who had magic in her blood was taken from the real world to the fairy tale world. After recruiting literary heroes, Conner has to face up against witches, literary villains, and.... His sister. Conner's army fought well and were on the verge of winning. All was well until the witches gave Alex orders to destroy the world. Defeating the witches would be a feat in itself, but getting Alex out of the curse would be nearly impossible. Conner knew this was for all the marbles and he needed to brainstorm his plan, quick.

I liked this book and the adventure in it.  --Reviewed by Anirudh V.

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

   The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy is a realistic fiction book by Jeanne Birdsall. It is the first book in a series of 4 books.
   This book is about 4 sisters, Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty. They're going on vacation to a cozy little cottage on the Arundel estate. The estate's snooty owner warns them to be well-behaved. They assure her that "We'll be perfect ladies". They are, until they meet Ms. Tifton's son, Jeffrey. It turns out to be a summer no one will forget!
   This book is told from all 4 sister's perspectives so you can see each views. Jeanne Birdsall makes this book humorous and suspenseful at the same time. My favorite part is when Jane pretends to be Mick Hart.
   This book is perfect for anyone who likes comedy, adventure, and realistic fiction. It's not too long but not too short and makes you want to keep reading. You should really read this book! -- Reviewed by Devayani P.