Summer 2006

SUMMER 2006

Book Reviewer: Lauren, age 12
Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes
This chapter book is about a girl named Martha, who, over her summer vacation, goes with her family to visit her grandmother by the seaside. There, she falls in love, has her heart broken, nearly drowns, learns about her grandmother, and learns more about herself than ever by pursuing her dreams and paying tribute to Olive, a girl in her class that had died and written about Martha in her diary. This book is a perfect summer read-short and sweet, with a lot of descriptions of summer fun and the beach.
Best for tweens 10-14.


Book Reviewer: Pat, age 13
Book: The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer
Poor Cosmo Hill has escaped from a horrible orphanage, where they treat the kids like guinea pigs and prisoners, and finds that he can see strange blue creatures who suck the life out of people. Only he and other kids that he joins can see these strange creatures because of a near death experience. They are the supernaturalists and they try to save people from the blue things. There's lots of action & there is one terrific twist.
Recommended ages: 12-15