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Tracy's Book Review - Perchance to Dream


Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev

Book 2 in the Theatre Illuminata trilogy
Review: I LOVED the first book - Eyes Like Stars, and was itching to get my hands on this one. It did not disappoint. The pacing was fast, the characters were exceptionally written. I love the uniqueness of this series. I enjoy the script entries that appear and I am very excited for the next book. Highly recommend!
4 stars

Reviewed by Tracy BriseƱo - Teen Librarian extraordinaire!
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Teen Book Review - Alanna the First Adventure

Title: Alanna the First Adventure

Author: Tamora Pierce

Rating: 4 Stars

Review: This is the first book in the Song of the Lioness series. It is a great adventure book with a little bit of magic. I liked that Alanna worked as hard as she could even when it was tough. It really makes you want to read more.

Nickname: Taylor

Age: 11

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Teen Book Review - City of Ember

Title: The City of Ember
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: The City of Ember is about, well, the city of Ember. It is an under ground city that is falling apart. The generator that makes all of the city's power is failing and Doon and Lina (the main characters) think they may have found a way out. It makes you very thankful for everything we have.
Nickname: Spacie
Age: 12

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Teen Book Review - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Author: J.K. Rowling

Rating: 5 Stars

Review: This fantasy book is about Harry Potter. It makes you sorta glad that we don't have magic in the real world. This book shows the true power of bravery, And is just a real fun read

Nickname: Joe

Age: 16

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Teen Book Review - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author: J. K. Rowling
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: The conclusion to Harry Potter ends spectacularly. Usually, the last book of any series end quite badly or at least in my experience. Harry Potter, however, exceeded my expectations.
Throughout the course of Harry Potter, characters mature, the writing deepens, and overall, the books don't disappoint fans. I remember when I first read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or the Philosopher's Stone in the UK version) in 4th grade. It was different than anything I had ever read.
Now as a 9th grader, I still enjoy Harry Potter. One thing I didn't like about Harry Potter?
It ended too quickly.

Nickname: Terry
Age: 14
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Teen Book Review - Breaking Dawn

Title: Breaking Dawn
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Rating: 1 Star
Review: If you thought Twilight was poorly written, Breaking Dawn is even worse. Bella's transformation from Mary Sue to Super Sue is astonishingly appalling. The already flat characters are paper thin, such as the examples of beautiful Edward and smokin' Jacob. The plot line is horrible and wrecked with plot holes. The monster spawn (I shall not give out too many spoilers) is beyond fanfiction imagination.
The only positive thing I have to say is that more people are reading because of this overly-popular series. If you want good fiction, however, avoid this book at all costs.

Nickname: Terry
Age: 14
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Teen Book Review - Twilight

Title: Twilight
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Rating: 2 Stars
Review: Sadly, the fandom of Twilight today has ruined this mediocre book. Regardless of this fandom, the book itself is not good. The characters are author self-insertions (Bella) and the male protaganist's portrayal of a stalker is shadowed by his attractiveness.
The storyline isn't the best, nothing happens until the last 5 chapters. Before that, it's about the "attraction" Bella and Edward feel.
This book is not realistic. You can't imagine a "perfect" man to be with. Bella is nothing but a Mary-Sue and the rest of the series aren't very good either.
Nickname: Terry
Age: 12

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Teen Book Review - Summer of My German Soldier

Title: Summer of My German Soldier
Author: Bette Greene
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: It was a pretty good book, but a thought that the age difference between them took away from the plot.
Nickname: Alissa
Age: 14
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