School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari

School of Fear is an engaging 339 page novel about four children with phobias that prevent them from living life to the fullest. Each of their desperate families discovered School of Fear, a very secretive and exclusive institution with an oh-so-very odd head mistress. Together, they experienced an adventure that changed their lives forever. I truly was impressed with the balance between reality and fairy tale within this book. I would recommend this wacky and fun story to boys and girls around the ages of 10-12.

Reviewed by Claire, age 12.

Howl's Moving Castle by ianna Wynne Jones

Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Kensuke's Kingdom is the story of Michael, who fell off his parent's boat and soon found himself in Kensuke's kingdom. Emperor Kensuke first dislikes Michael, but after an accident both Michael and Kensuke learn and grow in heart and mind. I think those who like books involving survival would really like this book. Kensuke's Kingdom also allows you to imagine what Michael's environment must have looked like. If you like books about survival and have a great imagination, I think you'll like Kensuke's Kingdom.

Reviewed by Riley, age 12

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

Caddie Woodlawn is a beautifully written book about a young girl growing up in Wisconsin after moving from Boston at an early age. Her mother wanted her to be lady-like, but when her younger sister died from lack of sun and exercise, her father convinced her mother to let her run with the boys and she grew healthy and strong. I really liked it alot and I would read it again.
I give it 3 stars!
Reviewed by Rachel, age 11

Tyranny by Lesley Fairfield

This book is a nice comedy about a girl who thinks she is fat. My favorite part is seeing this very thin person trying to convince her to lose weight. This book would be great for people who like to laugh.
I give it 3 stars!
Reviewed by Kirsten, age 12

Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya

This book is about a girl who moves in with a family with a strange secret. They are members of the zodiac. When they are hugged by someone of the opposite sex or someone who is weak, they turn into animals. While she is living with them, she meets more and more members of the zodiac.
I give this book 4 stars!
Reviewed by Kirsten, age 12

Gregor and the Marks of Secret by Suzanne Collins

Gregor is back in the Underland; a place where human skin is purple and all of the animals are much, much bigger than life-size. Gregor and Luxa must go on a quest to save the mice from extinction and rescue them from the rats. They find that an old children's song is actually another one of the Great Sandwitches prophecies. Gregor, his bonded bat Ares, and Luxa all acquire many new injuries; it all works out in the end.

I give this book 4 stars!

Reviewed by Camille, age 12