Rave Reviews

At the GMS library the students, staff and the librarian may write reviews about books they want to rave about! For students to submit a review, they must read the entire book. After your read the book, you may write a review and submit it to the library website. Write your review while you still have the book, you will need the title, author's name, and call number to write your review.

To submit your review all you have to do is click on the image below and complete the online form. After you submit it, watch the website to see when your book review appears.

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            Who would like the book or who should read the book

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Rave Review for The Wishing Spell *****

The Wishing Spell is a fairy tale written by Chris Colfer. The call number is FIC COL. This book is all about the identical twins Alex and Conner. It opens to just a few days before their twelfth birthday. It back flashes to a year before when their father died on the way home from work. Alex and Conner tell of all the wonderful stories their father used to tell them. Later their grandmother makes all their dreams come true with the gift she gives them...a chance to see the fairy tale world! My favorite part of the book is when the twins meet Cinderella. The Wishing Spell is a thoughtful book that left me feeling shocked. If you like fairy tales, you'll like this book. I give The Wishing Spell 5 stars.

This review was written by Mary Smith, 7th grade.




Rave Review for The City of Ember *****

The City of Ember is a science fiction book written by Jeanne DuPrau. The call number is FIC DUP.  It was about a city that was underground. Two kids Lina and Doon trying to find their way out of the city to see if there is anything other than the city itself. My favorite part of the book is when they find the box. The City of Ember is a thoughtful book that left me curious and wanting more. If you like mysterious books, you'll like this book. I give The City of Ember 5 stars.

This review was written by Tony Lopez, 7th grade.




Rave Review for Princess in Pink ****

Princess in Pink is a realistic fiction book written by Meg Cabot. The call number is FIC CAB. This book is about Mia and things are looking up for, she is the newest staffer on the school paper. She is about to have a miraculous completion of her freshman algebra. She is about to get a new baby brother or sister! She really wants to attend the prom with Michael. Grandmere and Lily threaten the very existence of prom. My favorite part is when Mia is freaking out about the prom. She is afraid that Michael wont ask to Prom because it is two weeks away and he hasn't asked her yet! Princess in Pink is a funny book that left me feeling annoyed, disappointed and giggly. If you like princess books, you'll like this book. I give Princess in Pink 4 stars.

This review was written by Nyah Ingram, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Black *****

Black is a fantasy book written by Ted Dekker. It is not a library book. A silent bullet from the night clips Thomas Hunters head and his world goes black. From the blackness comes an amazing reality of another world where evil is contained. A world where Thomas hunter is in love with a beautiful woman. But then he remembers the dream of being chased down an alleyway only to reach the blood on his heads. Some say the balance of the world depends on every choice we make. Now the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance of one mans choice. My favorite part is when Thomas got shot in the head by Carlos. Black is an action-packed book that left me feeling crazy, curious, shocked and surprised. If you like fantasy books, you'll like this book. I give Black 5 stars.

This review was written by Mathew Avendano, 7th grade.

Rave Review for Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets *****

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is fantasy book written by J. K. Rowling. The call number is FIC ROW. This book was about second year Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione and Ron, discover that the chamber of secrets has been opened again. Once kids have been in danger and being petrified, Harry and Ron try and find out who or what is behind it. They find enough about it and go through a lot to get the information, the open the chamber. Will Ron and Harry find what they are looking for? My favorite part of the book is probably whenever they arrive at The Burrow. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is an action-packed book that left me feeling energized. I give Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 5 stars.

This review was written by Makenna Kincheloe, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere ****

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere is a realistic fiction book written by Julie T. Lamana. The call number is FIC LAM. This is a very good book. It makes you want to keep reading. Edge of your seat book, I'd love to read another book like this. Great book. Thumbs up. My favorite part is when Armani is left to fend for her younger sisters. Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere is a sad book that left me feeling shocked. If you like edge of your seat books, you'll like this book. I give Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere 4 stars.

This review was written by Peyton Graves, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Animorphs: The Message ****

The Message is realistic fiction book written by K. A. Applegate. The call number is FIC APP. The kids went looking for an andalite. They fought the yeerks. They fought sharks. They survived. They became dolphins. My favorite part is when they found the lost andilite. The Message is an action-packed book that left me feeling lost. If you like exciting books, you'll like this book. I give The Message 4 stars.

This review was written by Sam Cole, 7th grade.

Rave Review for Diary of a Wimpy Kid ****

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a realistic fiction book written by Jeff Kinney. The call number is FIC KIN. Its about a kid who starts middle school and thinks its bad but at the end its not as bad as he thought it would be. My favorite part is when it is Halloween. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a funny book that left me feeling crazy. If you like exciting books, you'll like this book. I give Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4 stars. 

This review was written by Martin Garcia, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Diary of a Wimpy Kid *****

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a realistic fiction book written by Jeff Kinney. The call number is FIC KIN. The family desired to have a road trip. Greg stuck in the tub. The took the boat. They got a pig. My favorite part of the book is when the pig bit Greg. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a funny book that left me feeling cheerful. If you like really funny books, you'll like this book. I give Diary of Wimpy Kid 5 stars.

This review was written by Joe Cooper, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Hatchet *****

Hatchet is a realistic fiction book written by Gary Paulsen. The call number is FIC PAU. Brian is a teenager that is going to visit his father in Canada. While going to Canada on a small two seated plane the pilot had a heart attack. Brian then flew the plane into the lake. Brian was forced to survive against harsh weather and dangerous encounters. Will he be found or die. My favorite part of the book is when Brian gets attacked by the moose. Hatchet is an action-packed book that left me feeling shocked. If you like surviving books, you'll like this book! I give Hatchet 5 stars.

This review was written by Hunter Beck, 7th grade.



Rave Review for The Hunger Games ****

The Hunger Games is a realistic fiction book written by Suzanne Collins. The call number is 4003. The Hunger Games is about a girl named Katniss. She gets picked to fight in an annual games. This game is called the Hunger Games ,and in the Hunger Games you have to fight till the death and the last one standing is the victor. It is a really good book. The best one I have read all year. My favorite part is when she volunteers as a tribute. This was an action-packed book that left me feeling energized. If you like action books, you'll like this book. I give The Hunger Games 4 stars.

This review was written by Sam Erwin, 7th grade.




Rave Review for Where She Went *****

Where She Went is a realistic fiction book written by Gayle Forman. It is not a library book. This book is a sequel to the book If I Stay. In the book if "If I Stay'" Mia Hall and her family get into a car accident. Mia has to decided whether to stay or leave. "Where She Went" is about Mia's life after she decides to stay. This book is about the struggles Mia faces with grief and how she overcomes a heartbreak with her boy friend Adam Wilde. This book is about the how Adam and Mia's heartbreak and love story but his time it is in Adam's point of view. My favorite part of this book in when Mia and Adam are In Mia's apartment and Mia gives Adam the guitar that he had sold in a silent auction. Adam is so surprised that Mia had been the one to buy his old guitar. He thought he had lost it forever. After me gives him his guitar the begin playing old rock songs together, Mia on her cello and Adam on his returned guitar. Where She Went is a heartwarming book that left me feeling touched and overjoyed. If you like realistic fiction books that have a love story in them you will love this book! I give Where She Went 5 stars.

This review was written by Jacee Childers, 7th grade.



Rave Review for I Pledge Allegiance****

I Pledge Allegiance is historical fiction book written by Chris Lynch. The call number is 147557 EN. The book was about Morris and his friends. They are going to Vietnam and Morris thinks it is his job to protect the guys. He went through some tough times but got through it. One of his friends died and he just had a new baby. But he is doing good. My favorite part is when he shoots a guy with a big gun on top of the boat. I Pledge Allegiance is an action-packed book that left me feeling inspired and motivated. If you like war then you'll like this book. I give I Pledge Allegiance 4 stars.

This review was written by Brandon Wilcocks, 7th grade.




Rave Review for The Wishing Spell*****

The Wishing Spell is a fantasy, fairy tale written by Chris Colfer. The call number is FIC COL. Alex and Connor are twins and one day when their grandmother comes to visit them and she brings along a familiar book with her. Alex rapidly recognizes. Her grandmother brought the Land of Stories and she gives it to Alex. One night when Alex had left the book alone in her room, the book began to glow and hum. Alex and Connor fall into the the book and appear in a different dimension. They meet a frog the size of a human and eventually find out that the new world they had entered, was a world with fairy tales. My favorite part of the book is when the twins meet the Little Mermaid at the bottom of Mermaid Bay. The Wishing Spell is an action-packed, informative book that left me feeling inspired, surprised and touched. If you like action books, you'll like this book. I give The Wishing Spell 5 stars.

This review was written by Juan Bernal, 7th grade.




Rave Review for The Scorch Trials *****
The Scorch Trials is a science fiction book written by James Dashner. The call number is FIC DAS. Thomas wakes up in a room that WICKED put him in. He had finally escaped the Maze just to go on another horrible journey that WICKED planned out. A man from WICKED sent Thomas and the other Gladers though a tunnel under ground. When they finally get out, they are forced to cross the Scorch and get to the safe haven. Here, they would find a cure for the disease they have. My favorite part of this book was when Thomas finally gets to a city filled with cranks and has to get through the city to get to the safe haven. This was an action-packed book that left me feeling curious and surprised. If you like action books, you'll like The Scorch Trials. I give The Scorch Trials 5 stars.

This review was written by Robert Rehmet, 7th grade.



Rave Review for The Ugly Truth *****
The Ugly Truth is a realistic fiction book written by Jeff Kinney. The call number is FIC KIN. The book is about a teenage boy named Greg Heffley who is going though middle school. His best friend is Rowley, but they don't like each other anymore. As Greg goes through middle school he experiences some rather weird things. "The Talk" from his grandmother and the school Lock-In are just a couple of weird things. He also has to meet new people because of his feud with Rowley. My favorite part is when Greg is hiding in the music room from the adults. The Ugly Truth is a funny book that left me feeling giggly. If you like funny books, you'll like this book. I give The Ugly Truth 5 stars.

This review was written by Slade Parker, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Artemis Fowl ***
Artemis Fowl is a fairy tale written by Eoin Colfer. The call number is 400140. Twelve year old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire. a genius, and above all a criminal mastermind. But even artemis doesnt know what hes taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These arnt the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and dangerous. Artemis thinks he hase them right where he wants them . . . But then the stop playing by the rules. My favorite part is when he gets the ancient book from the drunk lady. Artemis Fowl was an action-packed book that left me feeling surprised. If you like adventurous books you'll like this book. I give Artemis Fowl 3 stars.

This review was written by Tyler Merchant, 7th grade.




Rave Review for A Grimm Warning *****
A Grimm Warning is a fantasy, fairy tale book written by Chris Colfer. The call number is FIC COL. Connor Bailey thinks that he won't have to go back to the Land of Stories, but when he finds a clue left by the famous Brothers Grimm, he and his friend Bree and Mother Goose, Connor has to go and help crack a year-old code. Meanwhile, Alex Bailey ( Connor's twin sister) is training to become the next Fairy Godmother, but her attempts at granting wishes aren't going as planned. When both of the Bailey's find out about the disaster that will soon happen, Connor and Alex will have to come together with their friends and fight their enemies to save the day! My favorite part of the book is when Connor gets asked to be sent to the office at school thinking that he will be in trouble, but actually he is getting a chance to go to Germany with three other girls and one of those girls includes Bree, Connor's crush. A Grimm Warning is an action-packed book that left me feeling curious. If you like fantasy, you'll like this book. I give A Grimm Warning 5 stars.

This review was written by Taylor Boddie, 7th grade.

Rave Review for Big Girl Small *****
Big Girl Small is a realistic fiction book written by Rachel DeWoskin. The call number is FIC DEW. In the beginning of the book she introduces herself and talks about being really small and having growth problems, how everyone looks at her oddly and how life just isn't fair. She introduces her family and her friends and talks about how she hates her school. She moves to D'arts a very good school that is mostly full of people called the arty ones or the smart ones. She goes to her first party and a lot of crazy and funny stuff happens there. And I could keep going but you should find the rest out yourself. My favorite part is when she performs at all the school concerts and gets compliments on how amazing she is. Big Girl Small is a dramatic, action-packed book that left me feeling crazy, giggly, inspired, sad, shocked, surprised, a little weirded out. If you like dramatic books, you'll love Big Girl Small. I give Big Girl Small 5 stars.

This review was written by Aubrey Wendt, 7th grade.



Rave Review for The Hunger Games *****

The Hunger Games is a realistic fiction book written by Suzanne Collins. The call number is FIC COL. Prim Rose is Katniss Everdeen's sister. Every year they go to a reaping and the capital is in charge of this every year, and one day it was Prim's very first reaping. As Effie pulls the name out of the bowls for the girls Prim's name is called, so her big sister Katniss takes her place and now Katniss is risking her life for her sister. Right beside her is her team mate that she must kill to win Peta. As the story goes on my things happen that are very surprising. My favorite part is when Cado and his little friends go out because they see something so they want to kill it of course, and Katniss shoots at a bag of apples and there are bombs and the apples dropped and all of the supplies were destroyed. This was an action-packed book that left me feeling surprised. If you like the Divergent series you will love this book/series. I give The Hunger Games 5 stars.

This review was written by Bethany Gilbreath, 7th grade.


Rave Review for The Fault in Our Stars *****
The Fault in Our Stars is fiction book written written by John Green. The call number is FIC GRE. This book is about a boy and girl with cancer. They fall in love. They get to go on a trip to see their favorite author. My favorite part of the book is when Gus and Hazel meet the author they went to see. This was a funny, sad, thoughtful, heartwarming, informative book that left me feeling cheerful, curious, disappointed, inspired, sad, surprised. If you like romance you will like The Fault in Our Stars. I give The Fault in Our Stars 5 stars.

This review was written by Hannah Keeler, 7th grade.




Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. In this inspiring book, Freak (Kevin), a very smart disabled boy is having a hard time fitting in. While Max a hulky LD (learning disabled) also doesn't fit in but is much taller than Freak. Together they become Freak the Mighty! Freak gives Max a brain and Max gives Freak legs. My favorite part is when Kevin saves Max from the wrath of his fathers hands by spraying soap, vinegar, and curry powder on him. His father gets off parole and kidnaps Max on Christmas Eve. Freak the Mighty is a sad but heartwarming book that left me feeling grateful, inspired, motivated, and sad. If you like inspiring books you'll love Freak the Mighty. And if you love books with movies to go along with it this is also the one! Now throughout this book there are happy things everywhere! I give this book 5 stars.

This review was written by Sophie Mathers, 7th grade.


Rave Review for The Giver *****

The Giver is a realistic fiction book written by Lois Lowry. The call number is FIC LOW. This book is about a community where everybody is the same. Jonas, a eleven year old kid, thinks his world is perfect. He believes that having all of there chooses made for them is the best way to live. But all of this changes when Jonas turns twelve. He is given the job of having the burden of all the memories. My favorite part of the book is Jonas' first day of training. The Giver is a sad, thoughtful, heartwarming book that left me feeling annoyed, curious, disappointed, shocked, and surprised. I give this book 5 stars.

This review was written by Mary Smith, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Extra Credit ****

Extra Credit is realistic fiction book written by Andrew Clements. The call number is FIC CLE. Extra Credit was illustrated by Mark Elliott. It was about this girl that will have to repeat a grade, but she doesn't want to. She has to do an extra credit project and she got to do a pen pal. She wanted to write someone in Afghanistan.When she writes to her she learns more about that county and she likes doing it. The end was not what I was expecting. My favorite part was the beginning when she had to pick from a hat. This was an informative book that left me feeling shocked. If you like to learn about different countries then you will like Extra Credit. I give Extra Credit 4 stars. 

This review was written by Jacob Merrill, 7th grade.



Rave Review for The Ugly Truth ****

The Ugly Truth is a realistic fiction book written by Jeff Kinney. The call number is FIC KIN. This book is about trying to survive middle school. Greg Heffley had just recently had a big fallout with his best friend Rowley. Now he is trying to survive school without him. Also he is trying to find a replacement for Rowley. He ends up missing one of the most famous partier's party, because he has got go to a wedding and receive "The Talk" from Gammie. My favorite part of the book is when Greg gets "The Talk" from Gammie. This was a funny book that left me feeling happy. If you like hilarious books you'll love The Ugly Truth. I give The Ugly Truth 4 stars.

This review was written by Cobi Koonce, 7th grade.




Rave Review for The Hunger Games ****

The Hunger Games is a realistic fiction, biography, mystery book written by Suzanne Collins. The call number is FIC COL. When a young girl from District 12's name is called a girl risks her life to save her. My story starts the second I got on that train if only I knew what was to come. My sis Prim was a very pretty little girl, but enough about her when I got to the capital my heart was racing the second I saw the other contenders I thought I was doomed to fail. As I got on the stage of the interview I was a nervous wreck. Except that didn't matter anymore. Then I heard it 5,4,3,2,1. The games had started. My favorite part of the book is when Peeta is camouflaged. The Hunger Games is a funny, sad, thoughtful, heartwarming, action-packed book that left me feeling annoyed, cheerful, content, crazy, curious, disappointed, energized, hopeful, sad, shocked, surprised, and touched. If you like mysterious books, you'll like this book. I give The Hunger Games 4 stars. 

This review was written by Aidan McDowell, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Turtle in Paradise *****

Turtle in Paradise is a realistic fiction, mystery book written by Jennifer Holm. The call number is FlC HOL. Turtle in Paradise is about a girl named Turtle who never met her father, and her mother was part of the help. When her mom gets hired to work at a mansion, but Turtle isn't allowed to live with her Turtle moves in with her Aunt Minnie. Turtle and Aunt Minnie's kids don't get along at first, but eventually they slowly begin to like each other. The boys own a baby sitting business (NO GIRLS ALLOWED!) but after they become friends they let her in the club. I loved when her grandmother who everybody thinks is mean finally says to Turtle after not speaking to her for weeks talks to Turtle. Turtle in Paradise is a funny, sad, thoughtful, heartwarming, action packed book that left me feeling content, curious, energized, giggly, hopeful, inspired, motivated, shocked, surprised, touched. If you like action packed books, you will love Turtle in Paradise. I give Turtle in Paradise 5 stars.

This review was written by Renatta Vincent, 7th grade.




Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting **

Tuck Everlasting is a fairy tale written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. Winnie Foster got kidnapped by the Tucks. She was happy with them. She found a secret that they had. They could live forever. Mae Tuck hit the man in the yellow suit because he tried to take Winnie. My favorite part of the book was when Mae Tuck hit the man in the yellow suit for trying to take Winnie. It was quite funny. Then she had to go to jail. This was a heartwarming book that left me annoyed and sad. If you like sad but soothing books you'll like this book. I give Tuck Everlasting 2 stars.

This review was written by Brandon Wilcocks, 7th grade.




Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting *****

Tuck Everlasting is a fantasy book written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. This is a book about a girl named Winnie and she meets this kid in this woods. She sees him drinking the water and so then his brother takes her. He tells her about a spring and that she does not need to tell anything. If she says anything everyone will know and want the spring's water. The water has magic in it so you can't die.Then there's Jesse, he falls in love with Winnie and then he wants her to drink the water and marry him. My favorite part about this book is how the Tucks all welcome her and loved her like she is their daughter. At first a brother hated her and said you all are fools, she is a Foster, she will tell everything. That everything is going change and I like the part were Angus Tuck took her fishing. Tuck Everlasting is a heartwarming book that left me feeling sad. I give Tuck Everlasting 5 stars.

This review was written by Veronica Fraire, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting ****

Tuck Everlasting is a fantasy book written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. Winnie is one of the main people in this book. One of my favorite parts is when the Copes came to the Tuck's house. Mae Tuck hit the man in the yellow with the shotgun. Mae Tuck never dies and never will. Winnie finds a spring and Jesse. My favorite part of the book is when the Copes came. This was a sad book that left me feeling sad. If you like sad books, you'll like Tuck Everlasting. I give this book 4 stars.

This review was written by Joe Cooper, 7th grade.




Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting ****

Tuck Everlasting is fairy tale that was written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. In this book a girl named Winnie Foster decided to run away from home. She ran to the forest next to her home and ran into a boy named Jesse Tuck. When she ran into him he was drinking out of a spring. He anxiously tells her not to drink from the spring. Later on that night Winnie finds herself being kidnapped by the Tucks and when she arrives at there home they tell her a secret about them that changes the rest of her life. My favorite part of the book is when Winnie is talking to the frog outside of her house. Tuck Everlasting is a heartwarming, action-packed book that left me feeling curious and shocked. If you like stories about adventure and suspense you will love this book. I give Tuck Everlasting 4 stars.

This review was written by Jacee Childers, 7th grade.



Rave Review for
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone *****

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a fantasy book written by J.K. Rowling. The call number is FIC ROW. This book is about a young boy who had lost his parents when he was about one year old and has had to live with his snotty aunt, uncle, and cousin since his parents passed. Harry was an eleven year old boy now and was still yet to be living with his spoiled rotten cousin Dudley, and his selfish aunt and uncle; he was not living the dream life that is until he got a letter in the mail which Harry never receives mail, and it was this unusual letter that had the name Hogwarts across the top. It was the school of which craft and wizardry and he soon realized that his parents were these amazing wizards that once went to Hogwarts. Eventually Harry is allowed to go and arrives the first of September to his new school. He has some trouble the first few weeks or so nut soon gets the hang of it. My favorite part of the book would have be whenever Harry sees his parents in the mirror of Erised. This was a magical book that left me feeling surprised. If you like fun books about magic then you'll like this book! I give Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 5 stars.

This review was written by Makenna Kincheloe, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. Max is a kid that doesn't fit in... he's tall and "stupid" as kids would say. During the summer before 8th grade a kid named Kevin aka. Freak moved in next door. Freak is tiny and incredibly smart, but he has a problem he can't get around very easy he has to use crutches. Freak and Max become really good friends after Freak helped Max with reading. Freak really loved King Aurther books and when going on adventures which they call "quests" they used their imaginations. They pictured themselves as knights, brave and powerful together. Max the body and Freak the brain. My favorite part of the book is when Tony D. chased Max and freak and gets caught by the cops. Freak the Mighty is a heartwarming book that left me feeling inspired, sad, shocked, surprised and touched. If you like powerful friendships you'll like Freak the Mighty. I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Neelie Parker, 7th grade.


Rave Review for The Westing Game ****

The Westing Game is a realistic fiction book written by Ellen Raskin. The call number is FIC RAS. This book is a great mystery book! It is about a few characters, and spooky house called the Westing House. One day, Mr. Westing is murdered. He leaves a note saying one of the characters murdered him, and so they must figure out who did this horrible thing to Mr. Westing. My favorite part of this book was when everyone started blaming each other. This was a mysterious book that left me feeling curious. If you like mystery books you'll like The Westing Game! I give The Westing Game 4 stars.

This review was written by Scotty Craven, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book that was written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. This book is about a little kid that knew everything named Freak and,a giant student named Max. Max and Freak knew each other in day care but never really talked. Then Freak moved in down the street and Freak and Max became friends. Freak the Mighty were an unstoppable team and they could do almost anything. They went on quest and one time they actually found something. When Max is kidnapped Freak comes to his rescue and they become the unstoppable duo again. My favorite part of the book was when Max took Freak to the fireworks show and Freak just started blurting out chemicals and elements. Max had no clue what Freak was saying but he still didn't ask him to stop. Max listened to Freak and didn't say a word. This was a heartwarming book that left me feeling touched. If you like heartwarming books you'll love this book! I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Nyah Ingram, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting ****

Tuck Everlasting is a fairy tale mystery book written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. This book is about the Tucks and Winnie and a secret. Their secret is kept from everyone until Winnie is seen the the woods. Winnie was taken by the Tucks and finds out what they are hiding. Winnie's father searches for her because she ran away. No luck. The youngest of the Tucks, Jesse, falls in love with Winnie and they are in love. A man in a yellow suit finds Winnie and informs her father. He goes and finds her. The man in the yellow suit makes a deal with Tuck, if the man in the yellow suit gets Winnie back to her family he would get to have the woods. They accept the deal but the man in the yellow suit dies. My favorite part of the book is when Winnie and Jesse meet at the spring. Tuck Everlasting is a sad book that left me feeling shocked and surprised. If you like love stories and mysteries you'll like this book. I give Tuck Everlasting 4 stars.

This review was written by Bethany Martinek, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Freak the Mighty ****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI.  Max Kane is kind of dumb and gets called names and stuff like that. So one day a kid named Kevin/Freak moves in next door to Freak. They meet and become best friends. Freak has a walking disorder so he rides on Max's shoulders. They go on quests and have fun. My favorite part of the book is when Freak said "die earthling". This was a heartwarming book that left me feeling shocked. If you like sad/action books you'll like Freak the Mighty. I give Freak the Mighty 4 stars.

This review was written by Penn Seiberling, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. This book is about a kid who has no friends. A new kid moves in and a great friendship is started. That is what this book is about friendship. When I first started reading this book it was kind of slow. As a kept reading the book got better and better. This book was great. My favorite part was when Max got the dictionary from Freak. Freak the Mighty was a sad book that left me feeling cheerful. If you like sad/happy books you'll like this book. I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Sam Erwin, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. This book was about the son of a killer and the boy next door Kevin. Max and Kevin go on a lot of adventures and Kevin teaches Max about things going on. My favorite part was when Kevin squirted vinegar and soap in Kanes eyes. Freak the Mighty is a funny, thoughtful, heartwarming, action packed, informative book that left me feeling disappointed, sad, and inspired. If you like adventurous books you'll like Freak the Mighty. I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Hannah Keeler, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting ****

Tuck Everlasting is a mystery book written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. This book is about how the Tuck's get to see their sons every 10 years. Yes that's right 10 years. You will enjoy reading this book. A novel about how Mae Tuck & Winnie go on a journey to a spring. My favorite part of the part of the book is when Mae Tuck tells Winnie about their "secret". This was a thrilling book that left me feeling curious. If you like thrills and unexpected twists, you'll like this book. I give Tuck Everlasting 4 stars.

This review was written by Peyton Graves, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Tuck Everlasting ***

Tuck Everlasting is a fantasy book written by Natalie Babbitt. The call number is FIC BAB. This book was really good; I really enjoyed it. This book had a lot of characters kinda. There was a lot of action and different things that happened during this story. Mae Tuck was a major character in this story. The spring was a major part of this story and different things happened at the spring. My favorite part of the book is when she hit the person of the back of the head and got knocked out. It was really funny. Tuck Everlasting is a funny, sad, magical book that left me feeling sad and shocked. If you like magical books and books with action this is the book for you. I give Tuck Everlasting 3 stars.

This review was written by Gunnar Griggs-Bell, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. I'll admit when I first started this book I was not excited to read it, but I'm so glad I did. Freak the Mighty is a book about friendship. With fantastic adventure by turning pools into moats and houses into castles. Before Mighty met Freak he didn't have a brain but with him he does.You need to read this! My favorite part of the book is when Mighty was watching Freak and Freak called him earthling. This is a funny, heartwarming book that left me feeling motivated. If you like good books, you'll like this book! I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Phoebe Fanning, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty ****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. Freak the Mighty is a great book that tells the story of two very different people that become friends. Max is very tall and not very smart. He was living in his neighborhood when Freak moved in next to him. They first met at daycare years ago and they despised each other. Freak is a genius that is very short and cannot walk without crutches. They eventually work out their differences and become friends. Together they were unstoppable and called Freak the Mighty. My favorite part of the book was when Killer Kane kidnapped Max because it was interesting and action packed. This was a sad book that left me feeling annoyed and sad. If you like action, you'll like this book. I give Freak the Mighty 4 stars.

This review was written by Tate Rehmet, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. In the book Freak the Mighty Freak/ Kevin and Maxwell go on their own adventures. They get into lots of trouble in their adventures and they pretend to be knights that rescue the damsels in distress and they go around the block and where they live and get into trouble and find things. They have funny and amazing and fun to read moments and they also have the sad and bad and the parts that you will hate and you will read it over and over again and still wont belive it and will be mad but I can't tell you those moments so you will have to go and read it for yourself. Trust me it's amazing and you won't want to put it down. My favorite part in the book is when Freak calls Max an earthling and puts his crutch in his face and Max walks off and thinks to himself he wants to kill me. Freak the Mighty is an action-packed book that left me feeling crazy, curious, disappointed, inspired, sad, shocked, surprised, and touched. If you like to solve clues and laugh and cry happy and sad then you will fall in love with this book! I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Aubrey Wendt, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty ****                         

  Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. Freak the Mighty is about a young boy named Maxwell Kane. He believes that he doesnt have a brain until he meets Kevin or "Freak". They go on all these adventures and "slay" dragons. Kevin isn't like most boys his age because he has ankle braces and is small. Max is different too but in a different way. He is really tall and large. MY favorite part of the book is when Kevin gives Max a dictionary for Christmas. Freak the Mighty is a heartwarming book that left me feeling touched. If you like touching books you'll like this book. I give Freak the Mighty 4 stars.

This review was written by Juan Bernal, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Freak the Mighty ****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. The son of Killer Kane a local murderer, Maxwell better known as Max meets a really smart kid named Kevin. The thing is how ever that Kevin has a birth defect. Which caused his dad to go away for ever. Together Max and Kevin become Freak the mighty the most awesome group of all time. How ever Freak is known to have seizures what will happen next. My favorite part of the book is when Max and Freak become Freak the Mighty. Freak the MIghty is a heartwarming book that left me feeling annoyed, disappointed, sad, shocked, surprised, and touched. If you like soft hearted books this book is for you. I give Freak the Mighty 4 stars.

This review was written by Aidan McDowell, 7th grade.

Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction, fairy tale written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. Freak and Mighty met in pre k but Freak moved and Mighty didn't see him again. But one day this little kid moved a few houses down from Mighty's house. Mighty was outside and saw that this little kid was getting something out of the tree. And went over to the kid and got his little toy bird out of the tree. Then a beautiful friendship was born. My favorite part of the book is when Freak and Mighty went to the Testaments and tried to return Loretta Lee's purse. Freak the Mighty is a funny, sad, heartwarming, action packed book that left me feeling motivated, sad, surprised, and touched. If you like Where the Red Fern Grows you'll like this book. I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Bethany Gilbreath, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Freak the Mighty *****  

Freak the Mighty is a realistic fiction book written by Rodman Philbrick. The call number is FIC PHI. Freak the Mighty is a novel about Max a boy who has always been called scary, huge, dumb, slow, stupid. He lives with his Gram and Grim because his dad "Killer Kane" was in jail for the murder of somebody ( I don't want to spoil it.) That was all until Freak came along and they became Freak the Mighty. Max is a huge guy who towers over everybody physically but when it comes to his education he is a mouse; Freak on the other hand is practically a mouse he is the smallest boy in probably the whole school, but he is the smartest, he is a GENIUS! So Max becomes the body and Freak becomes the brains. Freak the Mighty (their nickname) go on quest and adventures to save fair maidens and slay dragons, and every time Freak is riding high on Max's shoulders. My favorite part in the book is 4th of July the whole town goes to a picnic and firework show. Freak and Max are minding their own business when Tony D. and his gang (local thugs) come up to them looking for trouble. Freak and max try to get away but his gang surround them. Freak tells Max to ignore the cretin. "Cretin. C-R-E-T-I-N. Defined as one who suffers from mental deficiency," Freak says. Tony D. gets very mad then and chases them into the lake until the cops come and rescue Freak and Max. I like that Freak wasn't afraid of Tony D. even though he was a 17 year old thug who carried a knife and has been involved with the cops. Freak the Mighty is funny, sad, thoughtful, heartwarming, action packed, and examines loyalty to friends. It left me feeling cheerful, content, curious, disappointed, energized, giggly, hopeful, inspired, motivated, shocked, surprised, touched. If you like  heart warming, adventurous, suspenseful, memorable, and humorous books then Freak the Mighty is for you! I give Freak the Mighty 5 stars.

This review was written by Renatta Vincent, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Witch and Wizard *****

Witch and Wizard is a fantasy, fairy tale, mystery book written by James Patterson. The call number is FIC PAT. The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they'd never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents--and maybe the world? My favortie part of the book was when Wisty was turning into a flame torch. Witch and Wizard is an action-packed book that left me feeling curious, shocked and surprised. If you like action you'll like this book. I give Witch and Wizard 5 stars.

This review was written by Tyler Merchant, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Between Shades of Gray *****

Between Shades of Gray is a realistic fiction book written by Ruta Sepetys. The call number is FIC SEP. Lina Vilkas is young woman who struggles through war life. Nobody wants to experience the crucial pain of war camps. Lina, her mother, and her young brother, are all taken to prison camp in Siberia. She meets this young boy named Andrius, who soon becomes her best friend/love interest. Lina goes through the horrifying tragedy of losing her family. With all this sadness comes happiness. Lina's story gets better, this inspirational story is heart warming. My favorite part of the book is when Andrius gives Lina his book. He secretly writes notes to her in the book. I don't want to give it away so you will have to wait and find out. Between Shades of Gray is a sad, thoughtful, heartwarming, action packed, informative book that left me feeling cheerful, crazy, curious, giggly, grateful, hopeful, inspired, motivated, shocked, surprised, touched. If you like war books you will love this. But this book also includes romantic and dramatic scenes. If you love to read on and love cliff hangers you will love this book. I give Between Shades of Gray 5 stars.

This review was written by Sophie Mathers, 7th grade.



Rave Review for 
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban *****

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a fantasy, mystery book written by J. K. Rowling. The call number is FIC ROW. It's Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts and after receiving 3 birthday cards from his friends, he is to spend a week with his Aunt Marge. After Marge went on about how horrible Harry's parents are, Harry gets a bit too mad and blows up Marge like a big balloon before he storms out and into the streets. After a few minutes of running, Harry stops for a break and sees in a dark alley way a big, dark, dog standing there looking at him. Surprised, Harry fell back and almost got him by the Knight Bus. After hitching a ride on the Knight Bus, he ends up at the Leaky Cauldron and enters Diagon Alley to have a nice conversation with the head of the Ministry of Magic. Harry goes and gets a room to stay for the next few weeks until school starts and wanders around Diagon Alley. After finding his friends, Ron and Hermione, he, Ron, Hermione, and Ron's siblings board the train to Hogwarts. Only a few minutes until they reached Hogwarts, Harry had his first meet with a dementor. After fainting, he meets his new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin. This Hogwarts year is normal until they start learning that, Sirius Black, has got into the school. Sirius Black had murdered 13 people, 1 wizard and 12 muggles. He is also thought to be one of Voldemort's best helpers. He was sent to Azkaban but escaped. People keep making up ways of how he got in, but none true. Then another sighting of Sirius was when he was found holding a knife above Ron's head. More days went by until the school exams. After a normal day of exams, Harry last one was Divination. Professor Trelawney gave him an unusual exam, and after it was done, her voiced turned deep, eyes rolled into the back of her head and she told Harry about Voldemort's faithful servant returning to him this night. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decided to visit Hagrid using the Invisibility Cloak. When going back into the castle, a wild werewolf drags Ron away into the hole under the Whomping Willow. Both Harry and Hermione followed. At the end of it they met Sirius Black and Ron. Lupin using the Marauder's map, followed Harry and them and helped Sirius Black. Then Sirius told the whole story on how he was innocent and the wizard, Peter Pitigrew, was the man who killed all those people. Peter was in the room the whole time with them as Ron's rat Scabbers. Snape shows up using the Invisibility Cloak they had dropped a while back and tried to trap Sirius and Lupin but got knocked out by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. After Harry had been told the story, he and his friends ventured back out of the hole, but what they didn't know was that Lupin was about to turn into a werewolf. They all ran but all got knocked out by the dementors. Awaking in the hospital wing of Hogwarts, Dumbledore told Hermione to use her necklace to go back in time. When doing so, they saved BuckBeak, the hippogriff that was being executed and Sirius by using the hippogriff. After all that they came back to the hospital wing to find Dumbledore and Snape in an argument about how Sirius must have escaped. Then he, his friends, and all of Hogwart's students get back on the train to a new, and for Harry, horrible summer. My favorite part of the book were all the times Harry saw the Grim. I wanted to know if he was going to get severely hurt or not. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a funny, thoughtful, action-packed book that left me feeling curious, motivated, energized, shocked and surprised. If you like the other Harry Potter books you'll love Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I give this book 5 stars.

This review was written by Jack Locke, 7th grade.

Rave Review for Cabin Fever *****

Cabin Fever is a realistic fiction book written by Jeff Kinney. The call number is FIC KIN. It was about to be Christmas, so Greg was on his best behavior. They had a Santa scoot to watch over them. Later Greg was trying to earn money for a game, but all he earned was five dollars. Then he tried to have sponsors to make money but that didn't work either. There was a bad blizzard, so they were trapped inside for three days. My favorite part of the book was when the dye got on the wall. Cabin Fever is a funny book that left me feeling happy. If you like funny books you'll like Cabin Fever. I give Cabin Fever 5 stars.

This review was written by Jacob Merrill, 7th grade.

Rave Review for The Shadow Project *****

The Shadow Project is a realistic fiction book written by Herbie Brennan. The call number FIC BRE. Danny is the main character. He stumbles upon a government agency called The Shadow Project. They experiment with teens so that they can come out of their bodies. They hire Danny to terminate the Sword Of Wrath. My favorite part is when the Devourer comes and kills a lot of soldiers and when they come out of their bodies. The Shadow Project is an action-packed book that left me feeling giggly and surprised. If you like adventure books you will like The Shadow Project. I give The Shadow Project 5 stars.

This review was written by Tony Lopez, 7th grade.


Rave Review for Necropolis ***

Necropolis is a fantasy book written by Anthony Horowitz. The call number is FIC HOR #4. This book was about four of the five gate keepers Matt, Pedro, Jamie, and Scott locating the fifth gate keeper Scarlett. They went all over the world trying to locate her as the Old Ones keep moving her from country to country to toy with them. Eventually, they pin her down in Hong Kong where the whole city is turning into a Necropolis (a dead city). Before they went to Hong Kong, the four split into two groups of two separating them for safety reasons. Then Scarlett gets captured and Matt forms a rescue plan. My favorite part of the book is when they walk through a typhoon to get where they need to be. Necropolis is an action-packed book that left me shocked. If you like nail-biting books , you'll like Necropolis! I give Necropolis 3 stars.

This review was written by Cobi Koonce, 7th grade.



Rave Review for The River ****

                                 The River is a realistic fiction book written by Gary Paulsen. The call                                      number is FIC PAU. 

This is a survival adventure book about a boy named Brian Robeson. Briefly two years earlier who crash lands in the Canadian wilderness and is taught to survive. So a few men one day walked to Brian's door and asked if he would go back into the wilderness to document how to survive if anything happened and you needed to know how to survive. He agreed and a few days later took an airplane ride to the wilderness with one of the men from the group. While he was in the wilderness he got into some bad situations like almost drowning and someone in a coma. My favorite part of the book is when they arrived in the wilderness. The River is an action-packed book that made me feel curious. If you like Adventure books you'll like this book! I give The River 4 stars

This review was written by Slade Parker, 7th grade.





Rave Review for City of Bones *****

City of Bones is a fantasy, mystery book written by Cassandra Clare. The call number is FIC CLA. Clary Fray witnesses a murder at a club, but what she didn't expect was for it to be by 3 teenagers with odd markings. This is how Clary meets the Shadow Hunters, warriors dedicated to keeping the earth of demons/ vampires and werewolves. She then meets a gorgeous and interesting boy, Jace Lightwood, a master Shadow Hunter. After getting a very nerve chilling call from her mother Clary is raced into The Shadow Hunter world. After discovering her mother disappearing, Clary herself is attacked by demons. Why would a demon be interested in her unless there was another side of the story? My favorite part of the book is when Clary decides to take on finding her mom and will do anything in her power to do just about that.
City of Bones is a funny, thoughtful, heartwarming, action-packed book that made me feel curious, grateful, inspired, motivated, surprised and touched. If you like dangerous, exciting, funny, romantic books you'll enjoy City of Bones. I give City of Bones 5 stars.

This review was written by Lakin Satre, 7th grade.



Rave Review for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire *****

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a great fantasy book written by J. K. Rowling. The call number is FIC ROW. Harry Potter can't wait to go back to Hogwarts and leave the Dursleys. When he gets to Hogwarts for his fourth year he finds out that the Triwizard Contest is taking place again from over one hundred years. Two foreign schools come to be entered in a contest. Even though you have to be fifth-teen and over Harry Potter is one of the boys that represents Hogwarts. While the chosen one has to face many challenges, Harry will face the biggest one of all. My favorite part of the book is when Harry heard his name come out of the Goblet of Fire and Dumbledore didn't seem to happy with Harry. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is an action-packed book that left me feeling curious. If you like adventurous books you'll like this! I give Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 5 stars.

This review was written by Taylor Boddie, 7th grade.


Rave Review for The Maze Runner *****

The Maze Runner is an action-packed realistic fiction book written by James Dashner.  The call number is FIC DAS. The book is about a boy named Thomas. Thomas wakes up in a pitch black box with no knowledge of anything except his name. He ends up in a new place called the Glade and meets a group of strange boys called Gladers. He makes a friend or two and learns about the pickle they are in.As his days in the Glade grow more weird things continue to happen to him.  My favorite part of the book is when Teresa arrives. The Maze Runner is an action filled book that left me feeling curious. If you like adventure you should read The Maze Runner.

I give The Maze Runner 5 stars.

This review was written by Mary Smith, 7th grade



Rave Review for Wonder *****

     Wonder is a great realistic fiction book written by R. J. Palacio. The call number is FIC PAL. This book is about a boy named August who is going into fifth grade. He has never been in school before. Auggie is very scared about this new adventure. The book is about the people he meets and how he is treated by them. My favorite part of the book is Auggie's family. Wonder is funny, sad, and thoughtful  The book made me feel hopeful. If you like heartwarming books you will like Wonder!!!
I give Wonder 5 stars.

This review was written by Mrs. Marr, GMS librarian





Rave Review for Middle School: Ultimate Showdown ****

Middle School: Ultimate Showdown is a realistic fiction book written by James Patterson and illustrated by Alec Longstreth. The call number FIC PAT. This book is about characters named Rafe and Georgia. They are brother and sister. Both of them fight and disagree on a lot of things. Rafe has his own little way of doing things, Georgia is one of those people who obey everything that he says. This book is a wonderful book if you want something easy or interesting to read. My favorite part of the book is when Rafe talks about his favorite jeans. And when his mom goes and irons them he gets really mad. Also he doesn't care what happens to them, they are just the type of jeans he likes. If you like fun & games books you will like this one! It is funny and action-packed. It left me feeling crazy and surprised! 

I give Middle School: Ultimate Showdown 4 stars.

This review was written by Macie Buckner, 7th grader