Simon Bloom: Gravity Keeper

Simon Bloom: Gravity Keeper

Written by Michael Reisman

       Simon, a boy with a very energetic, imaginative mind, is drawn into Dunkerhook Woods - a hidden, magical place that no one has ever noticed before. A mysterious book falls out of the sky and onto Simon's head. This book, the Teacher's Edition of Physics, lets him control the laws of physics. Simon and his friends - the shy and easily scared Owen, and popular Alysha - have fun with formulas (special words that let them control things like gravity and friction). But (as is usually the case) there are villains like the wickedly powerful Sirabetta (with her formula tattoos) who want to steal the Book. On top of that, the people who own similar books controlling different aspects of science (i.e. Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, etc.) think that Simon stole the book! 
       The main character (of course) is Simon Bloom. He's an 11-year old sort-of-nerd (but not really). His two friends, Alysha (who is a little stuck-up at first), and Owen (who's shy and talks really fast), are main characters as well. The Narrator plays a major role in the story, as he is an actual person and not just a magical cloud! The Villain is Sirabetta, who uses magical tattoos to block formulas! My Favorite Character is Simon, because he's relatable and funny as well as smart.
       I'd recommend this book to anybody who
1. Enjoys Books without a Lot of Romance (because this seriously has none).
2. Enjoys Books that mix information with a lot of action (there's a lot of fights, with a bunch of awesome facts in between).
3. Enjoys Math, Science, English, or History (because they're really hip and cool nerds)!
       “Curiosity is a good thing, like onion soup. But too much onion soup makes your breath smell terrible. And too much curiosity can make your whole body smell terrible, if it causes you to be dead. ” This quote is a great one to describe this book because it tells about one of the central themes in the book: Be careful where you go poking around and what you get yourself into. It also shows the book's humor which is mixed in to make it absolutely amazing!

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The Scorch Trials

James Dashner

This book is the next book in the series after the maze runner. the start of this book is when they have escaped the maze and were picked up by some government or army guys. they are taken to a place to sleep. but something strange happens in the night and they are forced to go and try to cross a desert to get a cure because they are infected. Some crazy things happen like a crazy storm and cranks. Its got lots of crazy twists. It is a fun book.

So characters that are in this book are. They main character Thomas then the knew leader Minho the old leader newt and Teresa. So Thomas is strong fighter and is determined to do what is needed. Minho is a powerful leader who is smart. Newt is also a smart and good leader. Teresa is stubborn and tough. together they make a pretty good team.

This is my favorite quote from the book “i felt her absence. it was like waking up one day with no teeth in your mouth. you wouldn't need to run to the mirror to know they were gone." this was my favorite it is just so well worded that it makes me have the feeling.

 I really liked this book I would recommend it to any one. But if you do not like books about adventure It might not be for you. I really loved it thought it was a good read and a lot of fun and very exciting. 

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Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

“Where there are villains, there will be heroes. Just wait. They will come.” ―Brandon Sanderson, Steelheart. Brandon Sanderson's sci-fi novel Steelheart is sure to make your heart race, and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. In David Charleston's world, there are no heroes. Ten years ago, a disaster occurred that people  called Calamity, which resulted in where ordinary people were given super-human abilities, and were referred to as Epics. Yet every single Epic that wielded such powers turned out to be evil. One of the most powerful Epics, Steelheart, names himself emperor of David's city, Newcago. It was said that no bullet could harm him, and no weapon could pierce his skin, he was invincible. After ten years of barely surviving, and no one ever fighting back, David decides to join the Reckoners - a shadowy group that studies Epics, finds their weaknesses, and assassinates them. As David becomes part of the Reckoners, his only desire is the destruction of the Epic to killed his father - Steelheart. David has a secret that he has kept for a long time. A secret that could be the key to Steelheart's downfall. David has seen Steelheart bleed.

       Brandon Sanderson does an excellent job illustrating each character's personality and traits. As you read, it is very easy to get a clear picture in your mind of each character and their attributes which makes the book all that more pleasant. A few examples of characters are:
David Charleston: Member of the Reckoners, very bad at metaphors, and vastly prefers rifles to handguns. “I'd said the sensation felt like an unbalanced washing machine filled with a hundred epileptic chimpanzees. Pretty proud of that one.”- David Charelston
Prof: Leader of the Reckoners, also known as Jonathan Phaedrus, former fifth grade science teacher, and also agrees in the downfall of Steelheart. “I trust you with their lives,' Prof said, still writing, 'and them with yours. Don't betray that trust, son. Keep your impulses in check. Don't just act because you can; act because it's the right thing to do. If you keep that in mind, you'll be all right.”-Prof
Abraham: Member of the Reckoners, soft spoken, and yet has a fondness for large guns, he is the group's tech guy. “You cannot keep all men confined all the time,” Abraham said, “not without creating a strong prison. So instead you allow some measure of freedom for those who really, really want it. That way, they do not become rebels. If you do it right.” - Abraham.
There is just a taste of some of the characters' personalities that I know you will grow fond of as you read the book.

     I really loved and enjoyed reading Steelheart, and the second book, Firefight. It has lots of humor, and is very adventurous, and will hit the soft spots at some times. It is a clean read, and if you enjoy science fiction novels and any other book written by Brandon Sanderson, I know you will not be disappointed with what Steelheart has to offer!

House of Hades by Rick Riordan

     

Riordan's House of Hades captured my attention with it's fast paced action and adventure.
           The 7 main characters; Leo, Annabeth, Percy, Jason, Piper, Hazel, and Frank are on a quest to close the Doors of Death. They must succeed, or the world will fall to the evil earth goddess, Gaea. Filled with action and adventure, Riordan's book lets you get to know the characters better individually as they take turns narrating the story of their courageous quest. If you have not read this book or the other books in this series, I highly recommend them.
          This book teaches you a lot about friendship. It brings together characters from both Roman and Greek backgrounds; two groups who have fought with each other many times before. They learn to overcome their differences while teaching them that they are that different after all. They learn that  working well with others on a team is a very important quality.
          The author has a very fun writing style. Riordan has a very good sense of humor and great voice, and it shows in his writing. Reading his books are very entertaining and relatable. This book was no exception. He has a writing style that is similar in every book he writes but very original and different from other authors. I really have enjoyed reading his books.
          You can definitely tell that the author has worked long and hard to perfect his characters. Each one has his/her own personality. I think that having good characters adds to the book. It makes the setting and circumstance seem more real and relatable. Like I said before, I really enjoyed reading this book and I recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it before.
          The setting in this book is very well described. The characters travel to Europe, the most dangerous place for demigods like the main characters. They fight of monsters together in beautiful places like Rome and Ogygia (a far off mythical island in the middle of the ocean). The authors descriptive words and phrases he uses adds to the book and makes the story more realistic.
          This book has many connections to the world and to the other books in the series. It has connections to the world because they travel to real places like Rome. It connects to other books in the series because it is continuing on with the story that is told by the preceding books.
          In conclusion, this was a very fun book to read. I recommend it to all who have read other books by Riordan, or if you really like action and adventure you will love reading this book.

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Savvy

By Ingrid Law

     

        Did you ever wish you had super powers? I know I have. This family does. But only this family. There's another catch. You don't get to choose. It only happens on your 13th birthday. What would you think if, on top of that, you can't control it? Would you still want a super power? Well, if your in this family you don't get a choice. Your brothers have the  power to control storms and electricity, your mother is perfect at everything, and your grandfather moves mountains. Still not convinced that you don't want a superpower? Now it's Mibs turn. Her birthday is the next day. She was getting excited. But her father gets in a car accident. Her mother and brother (the one that has electricity to restart the car) go to see him. This isn't the worst part. The church has offered to host her party. Usually, this family has the party by themselves to keep the powers a secret. What will happen? Will Mibs find out that after all this waiting, she may be powerless like her father?

   My favorite quote from this book is "You never can tell when a bad thing may make a good thing happen." This quote is a lot of the story. It also means a lot. When something bad happens, something good usually comes from it. If you look back, you may find that this is true. 

   My favorite character in this book is Mibs. She is the main character and she learns a lot. At the beginning of the book, she is mostly just excited about her new power. But if you read carefully, you find that she changes very much. She learns new important things about life and how to make it through. 

   I really enjoyed this book. I think everyone should read it. I like how Mibs finds out that everyone has their own individual worth and that she learned how to make it through hard times.  I give it 5 out of 5 stars and hope that you will read it.