Bonus Review: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George (228 pages)

 Summary

Princess Celie's favorite day has to be Tuesday because Castle Glower either grows a new roomer, a new passage or even a new tower! However, all hope is lost when the King and Queen disappear off the face of the earth. Although the Councilors come to help and advise Princess Celie and her siblings, something amiss lies in the air. Secret meetings are held, a new tower and a new secret passage appear, and the Councilors don't want the children to discover this. Consequently, it's up to Celie and her faithful siblings to save the kingdom, find their parents and stop whatever the Councilors are doing. Will they accomplish their mission?

Opinion 

I absolutely loved this book. It had a perfect twist, amazing mystery and best of all, the author described the characters so well that I felt like I was part of the story! Princess Celie was my favorite character because she was sneaky, kind, caring to everyone she meets and pretty. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes royalty, mystery and surprising betrayals. I hope you enjoy!

Rating 

*****(5 stars)

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The Prophecy of the Stones by Flavia Bujor (386 pages)

Summary

Three young girls, Jade, Opal and Amber have been chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy and they set out on a journey that they will never forget. Darkness has taken over Fairytale, a magical realm, and these three, brave girls only have three, magical stones, one for each of them, to defeat the evil that lurks in Fairytale. On their journey, Amber, Jade and Opal learn to trust and work together. Will these three, unique girls be able too defeat evil? The fate of Fairytale lies in their hands.

Opinion 

My aunt bought this book for me because she noticed that a fifteen year old girl wrote it. This book has been published in more than 21 countries and is still a best seller in France and Germany. My favorite of the three girls was Amber because she seems to care about people and is very brave. Jade, on the other hand, is a little disappointing because she thinks that she owns everything and is the boss of everyone. As the story progresses, Jade becomes a more likable character because she finally learns that the world belongs to everyone not just her. If you are amazed by the fact that a fifteen year old girl can write a breath-taking novel, then definitely try this captivating story.

Rating 

*****(5 stars)

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Bonus Review: The Van Gogh Deception by Deron Hicks (306 pages)

 Summary

Art, a young boy, who supposedly has amnesia was found sitting in front of a Degas sculpture with no memory of how he got there. While trying to locate his origins, he discovers a mystery that seems to be connected to him.. As he pieces clues together, he realizes that he will need to stop the biggest art fraud in history. On top of that he is faced with figuring out why a group of vicious villains are after him. Read this                      exciting book to discover Art's fate.

Opinion 

I really enjoyed this book. The plot was spectacular! It had twists, turns, challenges and best of all a mystery! The characters had awesome personalities and were extremely brave. My favorite character had to be Camille because of her spunky attitude and her kindness to others. I was even stumped by Art's identity. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes art and mystery mixed in one great story. Enjoy!

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Spy School Project X by Stuart Gibbs (329 pages)

Summary 

As the school year draws to an end, Benjamin Ripley faces a big issue. Not only does everybody in the world think he's an alien, but every assassin wants him dead in order to receive a payment of 20,000,000 dollars. Murray Hill, a devious criminal, will do anything to ruin Ben's life. Now that Ben has lots of enemies, how will he get out of this big dilemma? 

Opinion 

First of all, I really enjoyed Spy School Project X. I liked it because it was action-packed, exciting and adventurous. I was very excited to finally meet Mary Hale, Erica's grandmother. Erica Hale will always be my favorite character because she's daring and brave. I enjoyed the fact that this story took place in Florida, and finally, I really liked how Stuart Gibbs described all the action parts. I highly recommend this book to anybody who likes mystery, action and adventure. I hope you enjoy it, if you decide to read it. 

Rating 

*****(5 stars)

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Regina Silsby's Secret War by Thomas U. Brodeur (248 pages)

 Summary

Everything is peaceful in the Winslow household until Captain Dudley and his soldiers decide to board in their house. Rachel Winslow hears Dudley's plan to capture the Sons of Liberty, which includes her brother!! So she decides to save them by masquerading as her great-aunt, Regina Silsby, who died mysteriously thirty years ago. During her bold adventures, Dudley arrests somebody as a trap to capture Rachel. Can she avoid this trap or will she be discovered?

Opinion 

We read this book in class and then were assigned to do a diorama. I chose the arresting scene for my diorama. Overall, this book was really good because it was eventful, action-packed and filled with suspense. Although my favorite character was Rachel because she was both courageous and daring, Grandfather was also an interesting character because he was rather sneaky, very smart and definitely kind. If you're looking for a book that dates back to the 1700's and is both mystifying and adventurous, try this one.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra by Stuart Gibbs (387 pages)

 Summary

In this the third book of the Charlie Thorne series, Charlie has decided to find Cleopatra's treasure, the one that Cleopatra hid during a battle she lost to Octavian.  Charlie, her older brother, Dante, and Milana Moon are put to the test after the CIA tricked and tried to kill them. Charlie has to figure out two thousand year old clues fast before her enemies find the treasure and destroy the world. 

Opinion 

I really liked this book because I thought it was adventurous and action-packed, so much so that I couldn't put it down! Other than Charlie, Milana Moon is one of my favorite characters. She's pretty, brave and is good at fighting criminals. Dante, on the other hand, may be a good agent, but hates it when Charlie teases him about liking Milana. If you are interested in Egypt, mystery and adventure, try this breathtaking tale.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein (270 pages)

 Summary

Before he became a famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello was a thirteen year old boy who enjoyed making up fun and silly games for his younger brothers and sisters. When the carnival arrived in their area a famous person, Professor Marvelmous, decided to help little Luigi with his games. He also offered Luigi a job with the carnival. Does Luigi accept the job and become the famous game maker that he wants to be?

Opinion 

I thought this book was a little bit confusing because the author wrote this prequel after all the other Lemoncello books were published and on the market. Overall, the story line was good. My favorite character was Professor Marvelmous because he's funny, smart, and knows how to put on a show. Try this good book and see what you think of it.

Rating

****(4 stars)

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Charlie Thorne and the Lost City by Stuart Gibbs (367 pages)

 Summary

She's back! After finding Albert Einstein's equation, Charlie Thorne is now tracking down Charles Darwin's discovery. In order to do this she must travel to the Amazon forest, where danger lurks around every corner.  From escaping gunpoint, to escaping from hungry alligators, Charlie, her brother, Dante, and Milana Moon will embark on a journey that nobody could ever imagine.

Opinion 

This is one of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors, Stuart Gibbs. I was amused by Charlie's teasing of her brother, Dante, about his crush on Milana. Although Charlie's only twelve, she is mature, which makes her look and sound like an eighteen year old. I like the fact that Charlie is a rebel, but is also kindhearted and courageous. Try this "splendiferous" book.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed by Madeleine Roux (204 pages)

 Summary 

Zellidora Stormclash, also know as Zelli, is secretly disguised as a minotaur, but she is really a human. When two minotaurs find her in a basket, they take her in and raise her. As Zelli grows up she wonders if she'll ever see her brith mother again. Wanting to find her real family, Zelli embarks on an exciting journey accompanied by a vegan owlbear, a shapeshifting mimic and a cowardly kobold. Of course, danger lurks around every corner eagerly waiting to strike. 

Opinion 

I thought this book was very interesting. Once I picked it up, I found it so fascinating that I just couldn't put it down! I read it in only a day. My favorite character was Hugo, the Owlbear, because unlike the other Owlbears he's kind and doesn't like to hunt or hurt other monsters. I also liked Zelli. She is brave, friendly and really cares about her friends. If you like monsters, mystery and adventure combined in one good book, then this is a perfect pick for you. Enjoy.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Spy School at Sea by Stuart Gibbs (337 pages)

Summary

After defeating another evil organization know as Croatoan, Ben Ripley is hoping to get back to another normal day in the spy world, but life has other plans for him. Ben, Erica, Mike, Alexander and Catherine are posing as a family on the cruise ship, Emperor of the Seas, to try to figure out what Murray Hill, a long time enemy, is plotting. When everything goes wrong, will they still be able to figure out Murray's evil scheme?

Opinion 

I felt using a cruise ship instead of a different country was a definite plus. Personally, I also liked the fact that Catherine and Alexander got together as mother and father. In addition, I almost fell off my chair when Erica became quite emotional over the fact that Ben and Mike, who are thought to be dead, are really alive. Overall, I strongly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery. It is certainly both captivating and adventurous.

Rating 

*****(5 stars)

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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (174 pages)

 Summary 

Karana, a young Indian girl, was left behind when her tribe boarded a ship and sailed east. One day as she looked out at the horizon, Karana realized that her tribe wasn't coming back. She must now make a choice. Should she get on a boat by herself and sail to find her tribe, or stay on the Island and never see her tribe again?

Opinion 

The adventures in this book were good and Karana made an interesting character because of her personality. She was a happy person as well as very brave. However, I didn't care for the part where Karana's dad died, and I wasn't happy with the section where Ramo, Karana's brother, was killed by wild dogs. Overall, this book was not one of my favorites. If you decide to try it, please write me a comment and let me know what you think.

Rating

**(2 stars)

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