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Stellar, not quite Interstellar
A teenage boy uncovers events of galactic importance when three suspicious characters move into the cabin next to his parents' vacation house. The narrator is drawn into their favorite boardgame, Interstellar Pig, before he realizes that it's more than a game.
the blob
The plot of this story is about Barney being bored in a cottage.That ids becasue it is mysterious and has pictures on windows and nearly everything is made out of plastic. THIS IS SO NORMAL!!!!! THen finally they went on a vacation. On the vacation was Zena playing a board game with Barney.Barney picked up his card and then ..............OH MY GOD A BLOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.tHEN he grinned he played the piggy on the field try to escape but Zena said IT CAN EFFECT ONE of your CREATURE ALIEN.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The PLOT
The plot of this story is about Barney living in a cottage. He got bored of this house because it only has pictures on windows and nearly everythings plastic. So he went on a vaction and played a board game. Zena always grinns at Barney for some reason.Barney picked up his card... its a blob! i cant believe that. But then asecond later he grined back.....and he played the piggy.But zena had said thatit can be effected by you something bad...........................I DONT WANT TO RUIN THE STORY SO BYE BYE ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Science Fiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Juvenile Fiction    4. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    5. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    6. Science fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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The Spirit Seeker Report
This book is about the investigation of the murder of Holly Campbell's boyfriends parents. Holly's father is a detective, and her boyfriends name is Cody. One day she finds out that Cody's parents have been murdered. It was a homicide, so no one knows who did it. Holly's dad is investigating the case. After they have gathered some information about the murder, they suspect that Cody has something to do with it. Holly becomes bias and tries to convince her dad that her boyfriend is completely innocent. After trying so hard to convince her dad, she starts think about the case, and all the suspicions of Cody killing his own parents. Then she starts to have these visions, and finds out that she is a clairvoyant. Meaning that she possesses the gift to have premonitions. All the evidences add up and she comes to term that, Cody has killed his parents. Cody's parents were rich, so she thought that he would kill them for the money, so that was her motive. After this she becomes distant with Cody, even though he needs all the help and support he can get. Then she notices that he does need her help, so she becomes close to Cody again, even though he is suspected for killing his parents. As these visions build up, she has one where she goes back in time, and sees Cody's parents being killed. This freaks her out so she seeks help to a psychic. She then finds her way and learns to deal with her new gift. One day, Holly and Cody were at his uncle's house (where he has been staying since the murder) and his uncle, Frank confesses to killing Cody's parents. Frank did it for the money, out of jealousy, and greed. Cody is there dumbfounded; his uncle pulls out a gun. All of a sudden Holly's dad shows up and shoots Frank from behind. After that, they all find out the truth, that Cody is innocent. He has a sigh of relief, but he still has to live with the fact that his parents are gone.

Spirit Seeker
Genre: Mystery
Holly to the Rescue
The parents of Holly's friend, Cody, are brutally murdered and Cody is the main suspect.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Mystery    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Extrasensory perception    4. Fiction    5. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    6. Mystery and detective stories    7. Social Issues - General    8. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / General   

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Gaia's taking a stand
Gaia finds herself with no where left to turn and wants to leave New York, to fill out her dream of becoming a waitress somewhere where no one knows her past or cares. But she soon realizes that she can't leave with out saying goodbye to her best friend and the only person in the world she can trust, Ed Fargo. Loyal Ed though won't let Gaia leave with out a plan and puts his life in danger, giving her a place to stay and warm clothes. Soon Gaia realises that they, whoever they happen to be, know where she is and she isn't safe no matter what wonderful illusion Ed offers her. She still needs to find out what happened with Sam and what is going on with these new feelings about Ed. So with some unlikely help and a change of plans Gaia sets out to play the hero and possible martyr.

Something More
ok, i have been waiting since this series started for there to finally be something more between ed and gaia. they are becoming more than friends after a night of ed comforting her. YAY! heather is really starting to get on my good side. so, all i have to say is pick up this book and read it! it's one of her bests!

Wow!
I must say that before this series I had a rather negative outlook on series, but this series is awesome!This book had some suprising elements and is by far one of my favorites thus far!***** ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Father-daughter relationship    5. Fathers and daughters    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    9. Social Issues - General    10. Spies    11. Fiction / Espionage   

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A modern teen battles ancient evil aided by an invisible guide and an old diary in British author Christine Morton-Shaw’s Read more

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A very compicated and amazing story.
This read is compelling, complicated, and your on the edge of your seat the whole time.
A Little Something for Even the Adult Can Enjoy
Mystery, codes, fantasy, and good writing. It all makes for a very good book. I admit, this book is aim for a younger fan base but I found it intriguing to the very end. Anyone who remembers the old Disney movies of "The Watcher in the Woods" and "The Lady in White" would also think this book belongs in the same genre as with them. I loved those movies while growing up and as a adult I thoroughly enjoy this book as well. Enough of how much I enjoyed reading this book, I'm sure you got the point by now.
The Best Book...
I loved this book! I was racing through this book because it was sooo good! I set myself a limit of 100 pages a day or less. (100 pages seems like a lot, but I found myself reading 150-180 pages in one sitting!) The story is a blend of scariness, mystery, suspense, and adventure! This is a GREAT read! The cave scene was great and the ending was very satisfying. Keep up the good work Christine Morton-Shaw! I will read more of her novels, and I hope you can too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children's 9-12    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. England    5. Family - General    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Horror & Ghost Stories    9. Horror / Ghost Stories (Young Adult)    10. Islands    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Mysteries (Young Adult)    13. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    14. Riddles    15. Juvenile Fiction / Horror & Ghost Stories   

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Sydney's first case
It's a beautiful day in the southern part of claifornia. Sydney was hanging out with her friend Francie when Sydeny's new pager goes off. Her job with the SD-6 needed her for her first assignment in paris. She goves undercover as a wife of a wealthy man. They go to one of Paris's famous houses to see if it's connected to the Russian Spy group known as the K-Directorate a russian crime ring. Syndey finds an excuse to explore the house so she could leave camera's and bugging devices behind so her parnter and her can see if there's any evidence in the house which would connect the russian spy group to the illegal firearms. Syd's partner was Hicks a handsome and attractive agent. Syd thought this would be easy but things get more difficult then they appear and soon noah and sydney and Noah are over their heads. Can Syd and Noah make it out alive.

Best Alias Book Ever!!!
This is the best Alias book I have ever read, it has all the great properties that drew me into the Alias franchise, such as action,social events, relationships and doulble crossings.All and all this book is the book for all Alias fans and I have read all of them!

Sydney�s First Mission
This is a fun read for Alias fans, telling of Sydney's first mission to Paris and how she got a crush on Noah Hicks. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Espionage    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Movie Tie - In    7. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    8. Paris (France)    9. Spies    10. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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Mixed Bag
As mentioned above, The Terrorist was definately a mixed bag. The story line was exellent and Billy was the most exciting and character I've seen for a long time. Honestly though, besides the plot and Billy, the story takes a nosedive. The sterotypes were very annoying to read; about America and Muslims. I'm not muslim; but I could see the that they were being unfairly portrayed as primative, violent, woman beaters. Americans were being portrayed as naive and ignorant.
I Love This Book : )
This book is one of the best books i have read by Mrs.Cooney. I would recomend thisbook to people in grades 4-8. it was a sad and suspenseful book which made it very good. Although i wasn't very satisfied with the ending (itneeds more info) i LOVE this book.

The Terrorist
Laura's brother is killed by a package bomb handed to him in a busy subway, while he is chasing after his friends. The police and FBI have no clue who did it. So now it's Laura's responsibility to find who killed her brother. Everyone she knows is a suspect in Billy's murder, including her friends. Laura has two questions that she wants to clear. Who would want to kill her brother and who will be their next victim. To find out whokilled Laura's brother, you must go out and get this book. It will have you in a shock. ... Read more

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Trite, moralistic tales with no concept of reality
I seem to be the one voice of dissent when it comes to this collection of short grphic peices. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I found Vachss stories to be completely lacking in any redeaming volue what so ever. The stories them selves are less than surface level involving no depth of charater, or exploration of ideas. How to best explain it? Ah, got it! Do you remember sitcoms from the early 90's, were at the end everyone has learned a very important lesson about drugs, or gangs, or sneaking out to parties? Mix that with the sort of "poetic justice" you would find in "Tales from the crypt" and you have "Hard Looks". Except there is no kitchy irony involved, no chuckles at how silly and ridiculus this sort of stroy telling is, Vachss is dead serious. After reading the book I was ahgast to find out that Vachss was at one point a fedral investigator, AND a social worker. This book is apparently how he thinks the world works, or should work. I would suggest not buying this garbage. If you really must read it, I'm sure your public or a local college library will have a copy. Head over one day and flip through it, you'll see what I mean.
"Look Down, or Look Hard"
Andrew Vachss is a problematic short story writer.His style is so frontal and minimalist that often the stories are over before they have penetrated intellectually.Instead, the reader experiences a sudden burst of emotion or horror, leaving a stunned silence in its path.To be honest I prefer his novels, which give the reader a grace period before the roller-coaster starts down the first big drop. Great Book - Why not both covers?
This is a really nice graphic novel, and I'd expect no less from Vachss and his team of talented artists and writers. But how come we can't get the comics cover by Geof Darrow? I think Amazon should be offering both covers as a special "buy with" option (instead of the old Predator stuff!).Read more

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What Should Rae Do Now?
Rae just had the most amazing kiss of her life - from Anthony, the guy who always treated her like nothing more than a friend. However, he did just save her life from the kidnappers who had snatched her and Yana so maybe he didn't really mean it? After all, it seems that Rae is always causing Anthony trouble and he spends a lot of time bailing her out, but he seemed to really care about her. Rae knows that Anthony regrets the kiss when he totally keeps his distance from her, which sucks, because she really needs his help right now. She knows that guy who kidnapped her has been watching her, taking pictures of her, and she had even talked to him once! Rae can't even turn to Yana for help because Yana thinks that Rae betrayed a confidence and that Rae can't be trusted. She has never felt so alone... The best!!
While this isn't the best of the series, it is still a great book! All of Melinda Metz'z books leave you on the edge of you seat! I can't wait to read the next in the series!!!!!

Suspensful!!!
Rae's life couldn't be more complicated! Yes, she has finally kissed Anthony but when Anthony sees Marcus giving her a present he totally misunderstood the situation and she can't get to him because her ex-boyfriend Marcus seems to always be in the way! This part just really fustrated me very much! I was expecting Rae and Athony's relationship to blossom! Things get even more fustrating when Yana seems to have gotten into her head that Rae is the one who sent a letter to her dad about the ballet story. Rae feels all alone and it doesn't make her feel better when it seems Anthony and Yana are hiding something from her. So when she gets a chance to find out about her mother more she goes by herself. However going by herself is definitely going to be dangerous. Read more

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"Yeah, I'm a Freak Like You!"
Set in season one of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," author John Vornholt brings two new elements to Sunnydale - a travelling carnival and a pack of strange coyotes. Buffy, Xander and Willow are excited about the presence of a carnival to finish off the summer and soon Xander and Willow are hooked up with two exotic carnies, Rose and Lonnie. Buffy however, is distracted by the presence of a pack of coyotes roaming through the streets of Sunnydale. Although Willow insists that this is a normal occurrence, Buffy isn't so sure, especially when she sees the coyotes hanging around the grave of an old Western cowboy entertainer named Spurs Hardaway.
The Skinwalkers Come to Sunnydale
COYOTE MOON by John Vornholt is the third Buffy The Vampire Slayer book and the second all-new adventure.Like the previous volumes this was a very well-done book.I don't know if the series has a better bible than others but so far all of the characters act just as they would be expected to on the show. Tony Hillerman lite
I savored this book a little longer than the previous 2. I loved the scene where Willow was playing poker. This book is Tony Hillerman lite. If you've read any of his mysteries, you'll know what I mean. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Carnivals    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Horror    3. Fiction    4. General    5. Horror & Ghost Stories    6. Movie-TV Tie-In - General    7. Mystery/Suspense    8. Occult    9. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    10. Vampires    11. Horror & ghost stories, chillers    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor earned countless fans with the touching morality of Newbery Award-winning Read more

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Did not enjoy it.
Ok, maybe it's because I'm 16 and therefore older than the usual readers of this book, but I didn't really like it.The reason I read it is because after doing some digging in my family history, I found out that I'm Melungeon.That's also another reason I didn't like this book.If these people are supposed to be from Virginia or around the area...where are their accents?The only trace of correct dialect was when they called ginseng 'sang'.Maybe she had them speak such perfect English because the book is intended for a younger audience but it still bothered me.And maybe if she had invented another group of people for this story, I wouldn't have been so affected by the idea that Melungeons are these 'magical' people in a completely different world.Which they aren't.They, or I should say 'we', are just normal human beings with an interesting past.So, anyway, if you're 10 years old, not from Virginia, and NOT Melungeon, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this book.As for me, it was a waste of time.

Aaron's Sang SpellBook Review 4 stars
I read the book, Sang Spell by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.The book was pretty good and is one of the best books I ever read.I liked the book because it is a book that takes place in a different world, Canara and it is about a boy my age.Sang Spell is about two-hundred pages long and has seventeen chapters.The book is about a boy named Josh Vardy who is hitchhiking to Dallas, Texas from Boston, Massachusetts.He is hitchhiking because his Mom was killed in a car accident and he is not living with his Dad.He is going to Dallas so he can live with his Aunt.He was supposed to take a hike in the Appalachian Mountains with one of his friends then go to Dallas.Instead, the hike was cancelled and he decided to hitchhike there so he would have something to talk about when he arrived at his new school.Josh was hitchhiking and a man beat him up when he didn't pay him for the ride.After he got beat up, the guy stole his four hundred dollars and his shoes, which were worth more than one hundred dollars.Josh still had the plane ticket to go to Dallas and some money he had in his front pocket.Josh had asked to go with a woman in a horse and buggy and she took him to Canara.Later, he found out when he was beaten up that his rib were broken.He has learned the town's customs and traditions.He worked for his food by doing chores and made friends with members of the village.Kaspar is trapped in Canara along with Josh and has many conflicts with Josh and even threatens to kill Josh if he doesn't help Kaspar get out of Canara.Josh wanted to go home and tried leaving but he couldn't find a way out.Read this excellent book and find out what happens to Josh and see if he makes it to Dallas.My favorite character was Josh because he went through lot of trouble and had a lot of action and conflicts with Kaspar.

Aaron's Sang Spell Book Review
I read the book, Sang Spell by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.The book was pretty good and is one of the best books I ever read.Sang Spell is about two-hundred pages long and has seventeen chapters.The book is about a boy named Josh Vardy who is hitchhiking to Dallas, Texas from Boston, Massachusetts.He is hitchhiking because his Mom was killed in a car accident and he is not living with his Dad.He is going to Dallas so he can live with his Aunt.He was supposed to take a hike in the Appalachian Mountains with one of his friends then go to Dallas.Instead, the hike was cancelled and he decided to hitchhike there so he would have something to talk about when he arrived at his new school.Josh was hitchhiking and a man beat him up when he didn't pay him for the ride.After he got beat up, the guy stole his four hundred dollars and his shoes which were worth more than one hundred dollars.Josh still had the plane ticket to go to Dallas and some money he had in his front pocket.Josh had asked to go with a woman in a horse and buggy and she took him to Canara.Later, he found out when he was beaten up that his rib were broken.He has learned the town's customs and traditions.He worked for his food by doing chores and made friends with members of the village.He wanted to go home and tried leaving but he couldn't leave find a way out.Read this excellent book and find out what happens to Josh and see if he makes it to Dallas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Mystery    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Family - Orphans & Foster Homes    6. Fiction    7. Identity    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Melungeons    10. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    11. Orphans    12. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    13. Social Issues - General    14. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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Ronin mystery
Sixteenth-century Japan was a complex place -- lords fought for dominance, ronin (masterless) samurai wandered from place to place, and the Portuguese were making inroads. And Lensey Namioka takes full advantage of all that in "The Samurai and the Long Nosed Devils," a clever murder mystery.
Great Mystery!
As an American of Japanese descent, I loved this book because Namioka portrays two ronin samurai as intelligent, humorous characters with whom anyone can identify.Forget stereotypes.The two out-of-work samurai, Zenta and Matsuzo, plunge into a plot that twists and turns and keeps you coming back for more... Thank goodness, Namioka was a proliferate writer and there are two more books about these two.In the course of unraveling a fine mystery, the reader learns about the how's and why's of the costumes, swordsmanship and manners of feudal Japan (these turn into clues); rather than alienate the reader from this culture, the plot draws one into it and you understand it personally.A great way to slip history and respect for other cultures into your child's library.But it also stands on its own as a mystery because of Namioka's vervacious style.Superb. ... Read more

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Who are you?
This book is called Who are you? and it starts about a sixteen year old, Kristin Evan. Kristin goes to school. Kristin is an only child beause her parents had problem having her and could not have another child. Kristin parents work on different peoples incomes. Kristin has a friend named Lindy. On a sunday nigt two detectives goes to Kristin home. The police detectives tells Kristin and her parents that a man Douglas Merson has been shot in his home, it means nothing to them. It becomes significant when they get told that mr. Merson has kept a secert file on Kristin for years. Suddenly Kristin finds herself trying to discover who he is and why has he introded inher life. Then Kristin finds out where he is at and is in a hospital. Then Kristin goes and visits him, she learns that he is proffessional artist. Mr. Merson wants to help Kristin pursue her to go to art school.But her parents never understood her passion and want her to do something practical.Mr.Merson has been offering the piece that has been missing in her all along. Mr. Merson acts nice because he wants to be her grandaughter but she is not.

Good, but Nixon's done better
Ok, i bought this book b/c it had soo many good reviews and it was a part of LOTS of those "get this book and buy Who Are You? at a discount!" thingys, so i figured it was supposedly some sort of featured item, that was really good. Plus, from what i had read in the reviews, the idea of a man "stalking" her sounded interesting. (i know, really creepy feeling, but i don't care) Well, i read it with high hopes. I enjoyed it none the less but i've definately read better Nixon books.
Who Are You?
Have you ever read a book that got you on the edge of your seat ? Well, I have. The book is called Who Are You? by Joan Lowery Nixon. This book is about a man named Douglas Merson that gets shoot in his home. Once in the jaw and once in the shoulder. Kristi Evans, one of the main characters, heard about it by two police detectives that came to her house. She didn't think anything about it until the two police detectives found a file with pictures and information about her. She then wanted to see Douglas Merson, but the police detectives said that she couldn't see him because he was in intensive care. So, she and her best friend Lindy break into the hospital room to see him. Do they get in trouble? Who is Kristi? Why is there a file about Kristi? Who shot Douglas Merson? Does he die? Who is the culprint of this crime? There's a huge twist at the end. Read this book to find out. ... Read more

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pokito
no this is not a boring book in fact its realy interesting!!you cant put the book down.its about a person who goes to another persons house to show that someone something to see if there good enouh at what they want to do.but no one helps that person and somone dies i mean it dont think this book is stupid because i wrote this imean im just a kid dont blame my older brother its not his fault. okay stop getting excited over my beautiful name.eat enchaladas if you love me because like i told you im not your mommy.im your daddy so put your makeup on and straighten your tie + hair and dont cry cause every things gonna be all right
A Wonderful Book Review written by a Wonderful Person
Samantha wants to be a writer,but first she wantsto know if shes any good.Her Aunt Thea's husband is a famous writerand knows many royal high headed people.After begging her mom to let her stay with Aunt Thea ,Samantha relizes she shouldnt have come,too late.Agustus,Thea's husband sent letters to another writer,a senetor,a name brand man,an actress,and a famous football player.The letter was inviting them to come to has house and play a game.The letter also said that if they didnt come they would regret it.The game he planned could parcialy ruin their lives if they tried to leave before the game was over.he had wrote a book about somthing they did that could send them to jail.He wrote clues for them to figure out and if they figured it all out he would destroy what he wrote about that person.he passed out the first clues and would pass the others later on,but in the morning they only woke up to see Agustus dead on the couch.now thre was two problems a lost manuscript and a murderer.Do they find out who the murderer is?Do they find and destroy the manuscript?Find out by reading this suspensful murder mystery!
Abby 's Seventh Grade Review
The Name of the Game is Murder
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Editorial Review

Imagine discovering that your whole life has been a fiction, your identity altered, and a new family history created. Suddenly nothing is as it once seemed; you can trust no one, maybe not even yourself. It is exactly this revelation that turns 14-year-old Adam Farmer's life upside down. As he tries to ascertain who he really is, Adam encounters a past, present, and future too horrible to contemplate. Suspense builds as the fragments of the story are assembled--a missing father, government corruption, espionage--until the shocking conclusion shatters the fragile mosaic. Young adult readers will easily relate to the shy and confused Adam, whose desperate searching for self resembles a disturbingly exaggerated version of the identity crisis common to the teenage years.Read more

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Suspenseful, Addicting, Amazing
This book is broken up into three parts. The first part is Adam, riding his bike, trying to get to the town that he was born and find his father so he can deliver a package that he has brought him. The second part is Adam speaking with someone and trying to remember his past. The third part is Adam in the past, and what has happened. All of these parts are intertwined together to make one very compelling novel. The story is very interesting and kept me always wanting to read more. It is unique in that it has three different parts, all about Adam and that we are learning Adam's story as he is.
A Must Read
Excellent. I first read I am the Cheese in 6th grade. It is one of the few books that I have read over and over again in the many years since.It always keeps you thinking and guessing. A superb piece of writing that is definitely worth the short amount of time it takes to read.

Pretty good...that is if you get it.
I read this book for school and was happily surprised when the book wasn't the usual boring, drawn out, painful to read type of assigned reading. I am the cheese was interesting and exciting. It kept you turing the page until you couldn't anymore. There was only one problem; throughout the whole book, you were never quite sure of what was going on. This feature is part of what makes the book so great, but even at the end, most of your questions will remain unsolved. This isn't the type of book that makes you smile after reading the final words. It was refreshing to read a book that makes you think after you had long closed its pages. The only problem was that you could not find answers to your thoughts and questions. Much of the book is unsaid. A lot goes on without being written on the page-it's there for you to figure out and decide. Annoying, but good. ... Read more

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Best of the 3
Garduation, best of the 3 by far.I thinkit was a little farfetchet though.Thir are still some that are a lot better though.I would recomend Chain leter, Scavenger Hunt, The Hallow Skull, and Fall into Darkness.

LOVED IT!!!
This book is the best out of the Final Friends series because all your questions are answered. I LOVE how Pike made the relationship between some people final. This book has everything that anyone would want: romance, mystery, and suspense. This book is DEFINITELY NOT childish. One of my fav. books of Pikes.

The Graduation, Review
This book takes place mostly a town and on a boat in the middle of the ocean. The Graduation is about a group of seniors in highschool.(...)Read more

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Great story
I casually picked up this book for some light reading to pass some time. I finished it overnight...it had me gripped. Pike is a welcomed digression in my reading choices, but I have to admit, it was a good one. The story line doesn't unfold until the end, and no amount of guessing gave it away. It is an intense novel. Not for the overly young. The death in the end was a shock.... makes the book even more memorable.

Mysteries
This book was such an exciting story. When I first read the first line i wanted to read more!!!!!!!!! It is about a guy named Herb who wanted to take nude pictures of the cheerleaders and he does take the pictures. The next day he finds out that his friend Lisa had been mudered. In the picture it shows a hint of who might of murdered Lisa. Also, a while back Lisa's Friend Roger also was murdered and later in the story there are more people who had ben murdered, but in that one picture it gives you a hint of who might of murdered all those people. I don't want to ruin the ending so if you want to find out more read this book and you wont regret it!!!!!!!!!!

A great read
This is one of Pike's darkest books, but also one of his best.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Mystery    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. High schools    5. Horror & Ghost Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Murder    8. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    9. Mystery and detective stories    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Juvenile Fiction / Horror & Ghost Stories   

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Desperate Criminals
This book has some really desperate criminals in it. I thought the suspense and the things they got themselves into was neat. Like burning the cabin down with them in it at the end and going spulunking in that cave was wild!!! I really liked this book!!

Cool!
I thought that this book was cool, because of how they meet up and the stuff that happens to them, like burning that cabin down with them in it at the end and going spulunking in that cave. i really liked this book!!!

interesting, funny, keeps you on the edge of your seat
this is a great book for all supermystery fans. the mystery really keeps you guessing and the characters are interesting. there's also lots of hints at stuff between nancy and frank even though there's no direct mention of it. the best part was ned wasn't in this one,yay! anyways, its really good so read it ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Mystery    2. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    3. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure    4. Mystery and detective stories    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)   

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An intriguing, haunting mystery with a dash of romance.
I first read this book I was in the 6th grade, and I recently bought it and read it again. I have to say, I liked it better the first time round. But that might have been because I was younger, and this book seems suited for the pre-teen, young teen audience.
Superb!
This is certainly one of the best scary books I have ever read. This book was given to me by a friend and it was the perfect choice. It was scary, but in perfect doeses, fast-paced and a definite page-turner. I really, really loved it! I highly. HIGHLY reccomned it to any one seeking a thrill!

great! :)
This book is so awesome, its my favorite book.Once you start reading you cant put it down!I love the time period of the early 1900s so this book was freat for that too.Its very interesting to read about Molly and Jared as they go back to the early 1900s as two different people.Its not one of those mystery books where you just have to wait until the end in order to just get the answer to the mystery.Instead, it is a continual answer being given away from the middle to the end. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Horror    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. Horror & Ghost S