Book+Reviews

Book reviews share a reading experience. They are fairly self-explanatory, but always include a preview of the plot (without spoilers) and an opinion of the reader.

=Chains=

Book Review
Laurie Halse Anderson's __Chains__ is by far my favorite work of historical fiction. The plot is genius and believable, and there was never a moment in which I felt bored. Anderson strategically placed the setting where a lot of important historical events occurred, adding much excitement to the plot. In my opinion, this is as close as it gets to perfection.

__Chains__ takes place in the city of New York during the Revolutionary War. Isabel, the main character, is an enslaved girl searching for her stolen freedom. Isabel and her younger sister Ruth (whose parents have died ) were meant to be freed after the passing of their mistress, Miss Mary Finch. But life takes a turn for the worse, and two girls are wrongfully sold back into slavery. The sisters are bought by the Locktons, two harsh Loyalists who strongly support the king. Isabel's life with the Locktons is told wonderfully in this tale of friendship, loss, betrayal, and ultimately hope. After all, "If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl?"

I really have no criticism for this book. True, the ending leaves you hanging, but Laurie Halse Anderson wrote a sequel, __Forge__, which answers all lingering questions. I suppose some people may get tired of the introductory paragraphs at the beginning of each chapter, but I thought they added a note of completion to the story.

I think anyone would enjoy this book, not just historical fiction lovers. The plot moves at a nice steady pace, and the historical facts are woven into the story so well, you don't even notice them until the very end. __Chains i__s an intriguing story for all ages, and a must-have on any bookshelf.

//Dorota K, whose favorite classes are English and German, enjoys writing and reading. She's never liked writing that much until Ms.Cernera's 7th grade English class. There she felt she had more freedom when she wrote. She loves her family, friends, and anything cute makes her squeal. She advises you not to grow up too fast, and enjoy life. Dorota thinks that the portfolio wasn't as hard to complete as she expected, and hopes her examples help you with your portfolio.//

__**Vampire Academy**__ Abby C. Book Review

Have you ever heard of the __Vampire Academy__ Series, by Richelle Mead? Well, if you haven't read the __Vampire Academy__ series, you're really missing out. The series is full of struggle, love, mystery, heartbreak, and friendship. In this series, the vampires are different than your stereotypical vampire. There are two types of vampires. The Strigoi are evil, immortal vampires who like to kill and want to make more of their kind. Strigoi are made, not born. Then there are the Moroi, good, mortal vampires that wield the Earth's magic. There are also Dhampirs who are half vampire and half human. They have all the best traits from each race. Dhampirs are sworn to be guardians. They protect Moroi and kill Strigoi.

The first book, __Vampire Academy__, starts the story. Rose Hathaway is a guardian in training. Her best friend, Lissa Dragomir, is a Moroi princess, and the last of her family line. It is Lissa who Rose is supposed to protect after they graduate. But after Lissa and Rose come back to their school, St. Vladimir's Academy after they ran away, a lot changes. St. Vladimir's Academy is a special school to train Dhampirs to be guardians, and teach Moroi what they need to know. Rose and Lissa are b oth really behind, having missed two years of their specialized school. Rose is put in extra training lessons to catch up with her Dhampir peers. She falls in love with her teacher, Dimitri, but knows he is completely out of bounds. Dimitri also falls in love with her, but they know that nobody can know about it. They struggle to keep their secret. Meanwhile, Rose and Lissa must also struggle through their unique mind bond, and Lissa's unusual power.

I fell in love with this series the moment I started __Vampire Academy__. This book is very well written, and has a great sense of humor and teenage life. I would recommend it to anyone ages 12 and up. I think girls would enjoy it a lot more, but boys could still read it. If you like vampire books with a twist, this is the book for you.

If you enjoy this book, try reading the rest of the series. Follow Rose and Lissa’s life through __Frostbite__, __Shadow Kiss__, __Blood Promise__, __Spirit Bound__, and __Last Sacrifice__.

//Abby C enjoys writing, and hopes that you find her writing exciting. She also likes to read, draw, and play basketball. She hopes that you find her example helpful, and that it will help you do well in Ms. Cernera's English class.//

//Tenzin C.// //Book Review// ====Willy Freeman was the main character in this book which is set during the American Revolution. her life changeed when her father died and her mother was taken by British soldier as a prisoner to New York. Willy began her long search for her mother to New York and she luckily finds a house to stay in the Famous Fraunces Tavern.Willy disguise herself as a boy so she would not be in danger.==== ====Atlast the war was over and she went to search for her mother in the prison ships but she didn't find her mother at all. Then she went to the yard and when she was working, she saw a man dressed up in a geen suit with sliver buckles came out of kitchen and said i have news for you. Willy was nervous about the news. The man said i have seen your mother and Willy feel better when she heard the news. After that she went to her uncle house, minute later her mother died. she was lonely at the time.==== ====I like how this book is about Willy adventure,but the book could be better by making the ending happy. People who likes to read about adventure and war would like __War Comes To Willy Freeman__. this book is really related to the revolutionary war in America. Many reader would enjoy this book.====
 * War Comes To Willy Freeman**

//Tenzin C. was born on April 9. he is from Tibet and he grew up in India. He likes to play basketball and soccer. He hopes that you guys will have a great examples to help with your portfolios.//
 * //About Author//**


 * Goose Bumps-The Curse of Camp Cold Lake**
 * Tenzin D.**
 * Book Review**

Camp is supposed to be fun, but the gril name Sarah hates Camp cold lakes.The lakes is gross and slimy. And she's having little trouble with her bunkmates. they hates her. Sarah comes up with a plan she'll pretend to drown- then everyone will feel sorry for her. But thing don't go exactly the way Sarah planned because down by cold, drak someone with pale blue eyes. And a see through boody.......... Ilike this because it is kind of Adventure and scary. Ithink some people who love scary movie and likes Adventure wil like this book.


 * About Author**

Tenzin D was born in India on April 9. He is a Tibetan. He likes to play basketball. He has 1 brother and 2 sisters. His favorite subjects are math and English. He came to Ithaca in October 2010.