6/10 Loved this book (of course). Any readers of PERCY JACKSON series will enjoy this new series.

5/10 VIRGINIA READERS' CHOICE book for 2010-2011. Fabulous historical fiction! Takes place in New Orleans when schools were being desegregated. The story follows Louise whose mother is a cheerleader - one of the women who stands outside the local elementary school and protests the black/white integration. Well-written and engagaging. FOR MATURE READERS ONLY - this book does contain racial language and some sexual content.

5/10 Great read; fans of the series will enjoy this one. True to the characters as well.

4/10 Interesting read for more mature readers. David Case, who changes his name to Justin (Just-in Case)feels that Fate is hunting him down to do him and those around him harm. He does everything possible to avoid Fate, but sadly cannot.

4/10 Loved this book - but definitely for very mature readers. The main character has been diagnosed with the human form of mad cow disease (Creutzfeld-Jacobs). As he deteriorates into madness, he goes on a wild mental journal exploring some out of this world experiences.

3/10 Wow! What an awesome book! Junior is a full-blood Indian living on a reservation and attending the underfunded local school. He decides to transfer to the "rich, white school" in the next town. This opens up all sorts of racial tension for him, but in a surprising place - on his own reservation. Funny and endearing. For mature readers.

3/10 2nd book in THE SECRETS OF THE IMMORTAL NICHOLAS FLAMEL series. Action packed and well-thought out. Really enjoying this series. Ppl who enjoy PERCY JACKSON and HARRY POTTER will like this series.

3/10 The first in the Nicholas Flamel series. Twins find themselves caught up in the world of Nicholas Flamel, a man who has lived for hundreds of years in order to protect a book of magic. The book is stolen, and the twins find that their lives and abilities are tied to the future of the world.

3/10 Awesome new book in the dystopian genre. Reminds me a bit of ENDER'S GAME and INVITATION TO THE GAME, and of course the X-Men movies. In a futuristic society, mutant children are being manipulated and used for some evil purpose. The story follows twins as they are separated from their family and each other and forced to compete/train for the men in power. BOB book for 2010-2011

1/10 - Trigiani's first book for young adults. I enjoyed the story as the main character matures and grows in a new environment in a midwest boarding school. While not action packed, it did keep my attention.

1/10 Steampunk! Scott Westerfeld's newest series - very different from his other books. This is a bit of a heavier read, but quite interesting. Nobody creates "other worlds" better than Westerfeld.

12/09 A ghost story from the point of view of the ghosts. A brother and sister are trapped on the grounds of a decaying mansion. Until their bodies are found, their ghosts cannot leave. With the help of a young girl, they solve their murders.

12/09 Meg and Aiden are already dealing with their family's problems - their parents were accused and cleared of being traitors. But then Meg is kidnapped. With the help of the police, FBI, and a news blogger, Aiden fights to find his sister before it's too late.

11/09 What a wonderfully told, but sad story! Jake tells the story of his family and little brother Edward. I can't say much without giving it away, but it is a great story :o)

11/09 (Sequel to CRYPTID HUNTERS) The action continues at full speed. Wolfe and his partner are on the search for a giant squid with the help of Marty and Grace. In the meantime, Noah Blackwood is trying to steal the dinosaur eggs, kidnap Grace, and stop the hunt for the squid. WARNING: the end leaves us hanging, so book 3 must be coming soon :o)

11/09 I had trouble getting into this one at first, but it picked up fairly quickly. This continues where CIRCLE OF BLOOD left off, so readers may want to review the plot of that one before tackling this next book.

11/09 (Virginia Readers' Choice selection) Really enjoyed this one. Zoe Elias wants to play the piano, but instead, her father buys her an organ. Nothing is quite right in her life, but she finds a way to make it all work out.

10/09 (Virginia Young Readers' Selection) Henry's brother is seriously injured in an auto accident by a Cambodian teen. Racial tensions erupt in the New England town. Henry decides to climb Mt. Katahdin in his brother's honor; several major events occur on the journey.

10/09 Sequal to THE HUNGER GAMES (see below). LOVE these books! Katniss is yet again fighting for her life at the whim of the Capitol. Does contain some graphic scenes and may not be suitable for younger or sensative readers.

09/09 A father and son decide to sail to the Gulf Stream and get caught in a storm. Suitable for all ages.

5/10 VIRGINIA READERS' CHOICE 2010-2011.