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Secret Admirer (Fear Street, No. 36)

R. L. Stine

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Can you spell S-T-A-L-K-E-R!!!??? 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is the one of the many books of the Fear Street series, and it's really good. Fear Street is a series about scary and/or supernatural events that happen to teenagers in a ficitional town called Shadyside. In this book, an attractive actress starts getting threats and terrible accidents and deaths are happening all around her. Who could be doing this? Her new college boyfreiend or her jealous ex? Someone else? This has a pretty good twist ending and gives a good taste of future books in the series.Pulitizer material it's not, but for young teens, or anyone wanting a quick thrilling read, this suits the bill just fine. It's one of the best books in the series!

Editorial Review:

FEAR STREET -- WHERE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES LIVE...

Selena has it all. She just scored the lead in her high school play, and everyone adores her. So when she starts receiving dead flowers from a secret "admirer" named The Sun, she just assumes it's a harmless fan.

But Selena soon realizes that The Sun is serious...dead serious. First, her understudy is injured in a suspicious accident. Then, a speeding car almost kills her! Selena doesn't know what this psycho wants.... All she knows is that her number-one fan has become her number-one nightmare.

The Confession (Fear Street, No. 38)

R. L. Stine

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Andy 's review 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book The Confession by R.L. Stine is one of
the Fear Street Series. This is no doubt a great book. The
end of this book had a huge twist, one you never would
have guessed in a million years! This is my first Fear
Street book but I am certain it won't be my last!


A group of students a Shady Side High School
are being Bullied by Al, a tough kid in their school.
He always is making them give him money or beer.
If they refuse, he either blackmails them or threatens
them. When bad goes to worse, he is found dead
in the alley way. Who did it? They all hated Ll, but who
would murder him? Who?




I would recommend this book to 6th and 7th graders
because of the creepy and scary parts. I was creeped out when a girl
goes into her garage to find the killer in the back walking to
her. The book takes about a week to finish if your a fast reader.
Maybe two for a slower one.


Written by a student at MVMS in Goffstown NH

Editorial Review:

Fear Street -- Where Your Worst Nightmare Lives...

Julie's friends couldn't stand Al. In fact, they all wished Al were dead. But that doesn't mean one of them killed him. Julie knows her friends. She knows they're innocent...until one of them confesses to the murder.

Julie and her friends make a pact to keep the killer's secret. They're sure it was a one-time thing. It will never happen again.

...Will it?

The New Year's Party (Fear Street Super Chillers, No. 9)

R. L. Stine

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Total reviews: 41 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Shelby from Lake Tapps says: A Thriller Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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Best Book
The book the New Years Party written by R.L Stein was a thriller book. This book mostly takes place at a party, school and many more. This is the best book I've ever read.
A Thriller book
This book is mostly about a couple of people who hang out with the new girl and her brother who seem nice. So they start to show her around. Then they get in a fight later in the story. One person from the group of girls tries to not be in a fight with the new girl anymore. The ending I thought was kind of scary and exciting at the same time. What happened I didn't expect it at all.
Exciting
This book had some pretty gross moments. I would recommend that you don't read this book during the night because you might have night mares. I loved this book because it kept you wanting to turn the page. For example when they we're in the restaurant, they went outside and found a body in the trash can. I loved it so much. Another reason I liked it is because when you would stop reading it for 10 minutes, you want to pick it back up and keep reading it. I also thought that the front of the book looked interesting and scary. I thought I would read it because I like scary books and if you do then this book is perfect for you.
Nice but Not Nice
Something else I'd like you to know about this book is that the beginning is kind of boring but the middle of the book and the end are great. If you decided to read this book then hears something you should hear just because someone seems nice doesn't mean that they stay nice.
Good or Bad
I would give this book 1 millon star if I could but since I can't I would give this book 5 stars. I loved it so much. I hope you read it and enjoy it as much as I did.

Editorial Review:

Indirectly causing the death of P. J., who had a bad heart, the attendants at Reenie's Christmas party agree to hide the body and the truth until someone begins to hunt down and kill each in turn.

Thirsty

M. T. Anderson

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Total reviews: 53 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

depressing at the end 3 out of 5 stars.
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This book allows you to jump into an alternate universe where vampires and other magical creatures are common place and humans act as the police of such creatures. While I enjoyed the subcontext of racism and prejudice, I did not enjoy the ending at all. While I will not revel it, I found that there was this large climax that just did not happen. I was waiting for it and then the book ended.

Interesting but flawed 3 out of 5 stars.
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An interesting take on the whole vampire legend. In Chris's world, vampires have always existed. People are wary of vampires, and lynch them when they find them. As his hometown prepares for the annual Sad Festival of Vampires with an ancient ritual (held in a Whitehen Pantry) that keeps Tch'muchgar, the Vampire Lord locked into a prison world, Chris seems to be turning into a vampire. Can he trust his friends and family NOT to lynch him, if that happens? Should he trust Chet a self described celestial being to help him not become a blood sucking freak?

While this was a good idea of a new approach to the old I-was-a-teenage-vampire novel, it was ultimately unsatisfying. It was amusing at points, but it just seemed like the author has a good idea that drove him about half way through the novel, and then he had no idea where to go. It meanders to an unconvincing end. It's quite bloody and violent, so if you prefer the more stylized vampire novel, (like the Twilight Saga) beware.

Unless you feel a need to read every vampire novel available, skip this one.

Editorial Review:

From the moment he knows that he is destined to be a vampire, Chris thirsts for the blood of people around him while also struggling to remain human.

The Afterlife

Gary Soto

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3 stars from me, 5 stars from my students... 4 out of 5 stars.
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Although I find _The Afterlife_ to be a somewhat mediocre (if unique) book, I have had several students in my classes read this and respond with much enthusiasm. It is important to keep in mind that adults are not the target audience here, and there is something that really grabs the interest of male adolescent readers, at least those in my classes who have read this book.

As a teacher of often reluctant readers, I am always keeping my eyes open for interesting new books, not just from lists of recommended reading, but by seeking input from my students as well. This is how I was first introduced to _The Afterlife_ by Gary Soto. One of my students read the book and began to recommend it to others. After reading _The Afterlife_, many students have responded that it is one of the best, if not the best book they have ever read.

Several students read the book, then I decided it was time to read it for myself. I was disappointed. However, after reflecting, I could see the appeal for my students. In order to attempt to define the appeal, I need to explain the basic plot.

The main character, Chuy, a young Latino, is stabbed and killed after complimenting another teenager's yellow shoes. His spirit leaves his body, and his spirit slowly begins to pass into the next world. However, he is still able to move around and observe his world without being seen. Along the way, he meets a young lady who has also left her body and become a spirit.

If all of this sounds fantastic, it is, but although it can be unusual, Soto never lets his book become sensational.

I believe the reason this novel holds the interest of my students is that it focuses on one of the deepest desires of teenagers: the desire to stand back and analyze their world without the world looking back at them, the desire to do good things without considering "image" or the disapproval of their peers, the desire to establish a relationship with a member of the opposite sex without the discomfort of their own body always getting in the way. In fact, although Chuy seems like a good guy before his death, he is better able to define his world, does some of his kindest acts, and forms more meaningful relationships after.

By the time we are adults, most of us have established a certain balance in our lives. It only stands to reason that a book like _The Afterlife_ appeals less to adults than those who are in the midst of a time in their lives that can seem very unbalanced at times. I give this book four stars based on the average between the three it would receive from me and the five it would receive from my students if they were writing this review.

Editorial Review:

You'd think a knife in the ribs would be the end of things, but for Chuy, that's what it takes to make his life interesting. He finally sees that people love him, faces the consequences of his actions, and even stumbles upon what may be true love.

A funny, touching, and wholly original story by one of the finest authors writing for young readers today.

Halloween Party (Fear Street, No. 8)

R. L. Stine

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Halloween Party 4 out of 5 stars.
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If you like mystery books you should read Halloween Party.it will chill your bones.this book is about a 16year old girl named Carey who has just moved from Florida to Washington.While at school lilly invites carey to a Halloween Party.while walking home Carey stops by a graveyard.Carey looks around then leaves.


If you enjoy this wait till you get to the end.It was the day of the day of the day of the party.She felt like things were haunting her.When Carey got to the party she told Lilly but she thought it was nonsense.hours passed and when it got to midnight they were dead.from that day on no one knows what happened.If you saw this book and like mysterys get it.The author isR.L.STINE

Editorial Review:

FEAR STREET -- WHERE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES LIVE...

The invitation arrived in a black-borderred envelope and was delivered by the beautiful and mysterious transfer student. The inside showed a coffin with the inscription "reserved for You" -- perfect for an al-night Halloween party in an old house on Fear Street.

The party was well under way when the lights went out. That's to be expected at the Halloween party. But when the lights came back on, there was a boy on the floor with a knife in his back. Just a Halloween prank? Maybe. Maybe not.

Now the guests trick-or-treating has turned to terror. And it looks like someone's idea of a party game is murder!

Killer's Kiss (Fear Street, No. 42)

R.L. Stine

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A GREAT BOOK 5 out of 5 stars.
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Although I thought this book would be kind of wack it turned out 2 be a great book. And the ending is so shocking. This was one of my first fear street books and know I read a book of Fear street almost everyday. This book is surprising and u wont let it down until your finish it. A thriller

Good Fast Easy Read 5 out of 5 stars.
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Killer's Kiss is an easy to read fast flowing storyline that although a little predictable it has enough twists that keep the reader questioning what they think is going on is actually what is. R.L. Stine has written a substantial number of books marketed at children, young adults and adults and the publishing company has decided to place Killer's Kiss in the Young Adult category. Whilst some of Stine's childrens' fiction is a bit basic for adults or specifically written to only appeal to a specific age market this is not so with Killer's Kiss. Killer's Kiss is a simple and easy to read book but contains enough storyline substance that those who read most of their books from the adult fiction novel level won't still enjoy this. It also doesn't use teenage specific vocabulary (which would date the book extremely fast if it did) meaning those who are no longer teens can still follow it as well and in ten years time the next generation of young adults will still enjoy it as well.

Killer's Kiss is the story of a the self centred huge egod popular highschool boy (Vincent) and the affect his desire to manipulate two former best friends into believing he is dating each of them exclusively and convincing them the other is just jealous and delusional. Delia and Karina (the two girls) have been competing against each other their whole lives with Delia usually being pipped at the post by Karina. Delia has had enough of this and won't have what she believes to be her current boyfriend stolen from her. Karina has also had enough of what she believes to be Delia wanting everything she has. Throw in a talent contest and you've got an unhealthy competition that's deadly serious!

Editorial Review:

Fear Street -- where your worst nightmares live...

Delia and Karina are always competing. From getting the best grades, to being the most popular, to dating the cutest guys -- they always fight for the top spot.

This year, they both want Vincent -- the hottest guy at Shadyside High.

Karina's determined to get Vince. She'll do whatever it takes. And if she can't have him, she'll make sure no one else can either....

Including Delia.

Kit's Wilderness (Readers Circle)

David Almond

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Total reviews: 91 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Original and atmospheric plot 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is one of the most amazing young adult novels I've ever read, and I sincerely hope that it becomes a classic one day. It's narrated by a very imaginative kid named Kit who recounts his adventures in an old mining town called Stoneygate. After his grandfather tells him stories of the history of the mines, Kit begins to "see" children from the past who died in the pit. Are the ghosts real? It's never really clear, just as the ghosts themselves are not clear, flickering at the edges of Kit's vision. It ultimatley doesn't matter. This is not a ghost story, but a testimonial to how certain places can retain an atomosphere from the past, in this case the old mines. Almond uses magical realism to make this very convincing. The images of the ancient children in the pit are not too detailed, challenging the reader's imagination to supply the details.


The only reason I didn't give it a five star rating is because the writing isn't as accessible as, for example, Harry Potter. This book isn't for everyone. Only kids who can appreciate imagery and subtleness will want to read it. They are the lucky ones.

Editorial Review:

The Watson family moves to Stoneygate, an old coal-mining town, to care for Kit’s recently widowed grandfather. When Kit meets John Askew, another boy whose family had both worked and died in the mines, Askew invites Kit to join him in playing a game called Death. Kit’s association with Askew takes him into the mines where the boys look to find the childhood ghosts of their long-gone ancestors.

Envy (Seven Deadly Sins)

Robin Wasserman

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Eclipses the original! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Let me say how happy I am to be the first to review ENVY (I do so love being number 1)! Now let's get down to it.

Robin Wasserman's Envy had some sizeable shoes to fill after the release of Lust in Mid September and many (including yours truly) did not expect this book to surpass it's predecessor. But, in fact, it does. Envy is by far better than Lust in that there is just as much action and even better exploration of who the characters are and how they came to be who they are.

One basic flaw of Lust was that Miranda and Adam were immediately introduced as dear friends of Alpha Girl Harper, but then there was little interaction between the characters and Harper. There was little evidence supporting many of Wasserman's claims (such as Miranda being snarky, Adam and Harper being best friends, Harper being witchy and selfish) but in this book, Wasserman raises the bar by taking the focus off of sex (shocking for a teen book of this day and age) and creates a more personal analysis of personality and background, the former more so than the latter.

Kane and Kaia, for example, were portrayed in Lust as the troublemakers. The manipulative, heartless schemers who just took what they wanted and to heck with everyone else. In the latest installment of the series, there are rare moments where Kaia recalls her childhood (being passed around like luggage by two uncaring parents) and readers glimpse Kane's conscience. Wasserman makes these moments memorable without overdoing it. She doesn't try to go too far too fast in "redeeming" these characters. She just makes them understood, if not immensely liked. Also notable are the interactions between Harper and Kaia and Harper and Adam. The Harper/Adam relationship becomes believable and natural and the moments between Kaia and Harper, two virtual enemies are pure fun. Kaia and Harper's scenes light up the page with their snide remarks and witty banter. They are so much alike, and it was hilarious to see them bond and become partners in crime. The author does a fabulous job of illustrating that while they are enemies, Harper and Kaia are the real soulmates in this book.

By far the best part of Envy is the action packed last chapters. Unlike Lust, the book had a huge payoff and all the plotting and schemeing came to a head. Very few will be disappointed by the conclusion.

However, as delightful as this book was, there were a few drawbacks. First off, Harper became a complete witch as she abandoned Miranda in her time of need and gave up her old loyalties to chase blindly after Adam. While Harper is so well-developed a character that readers will certainly forgive her, it is disappointing to watch her downard spiral into witchiness. Miranda also spiraled down into a whiny, whimpering brat that should be smacked in the face and forced to take responsibility for her own life. There were also too many Beth scenes (the series is written in third person, but the book is separated into segments told from the point of view of different characters) and she became a stereotype, a whimpy excuse for a character who could not stand up for herself and needed a man's support. She should take a few pointers from Kaia; enough is enough already. Beth is by far the most annoying character in the book and her selfish nature and constant ridicule of her boyfriend Adam makes it impossible to sympathize with her (and easy to root for Harper).

Best parts of the book: Kane segments, Kaia and Harper's weird relationship, Kane and Harper's reference to The Incident, Harper and Adam.

Worst parts of the book: Miranda not standing up for herself, Beth, Beth, Beth, and Beth.

Is this series worhwhile? Absolutely. Seven Deadly Sins exceeds expectations and is destined to become a favorite among teen readers. These books are incredibly addictive, and a tad bit mature. Viewer discretion advised, but otherwise, enjoy!

Editorial Review:

Kane and Harper know what they want:

Beth and Adam.

And they know how to get it:

Break up the shiny happy couple once and for all.

Miranda thinks she knows how to hit on Kane (Mr. Unattainable). But she could take a few pointers from the all-knowing Kaia, who's seducing Mr. Powell, teacher en franÇais. And Reed? Well, he just knows how to have a good time....

Know the feeling?

Summer of Fear

Lois Duncan

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A book that has everything! 4 out of 5 stars.
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I enjoyed this book. It has a little of everything: thrilling parts, emotional parts, supernatural stuff, and romance.

A girl, Rachel, has to live through a summer where her couisn, Julia, has to stay with Rachel and her family. Julia's parents died in a car wreck. But Julia's weird. She takes over Rachel's best friend, her boyfriend, and her clothes. She goes to the dance that Rachel was supposed to go to but couldn't because she had hives. Julia goes to the dance in the dress that Rachel made herself for herself. Rachel's dog bit Julia once, and Julia she yelled at the dog. Next thing that happened is Rachel's dog is sick. Rachel eventually thinks that Julia is a witch.

I thought this book was good. It's very creepy and gives you chills.

Editorial Review:

Why is Rachel the only one to sense the evil that surrounds Julia?



From the moment Rachel's cousin Julia arrives that summer, she seems to seep into Rachel's life like a poison. Everyone else is enchanted by her--including Rachel's boyfriend. But what does Julia really want?