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Teen Fiction Reviews from 9th Grade StudentsWritten During Past Summer Reading ProgramsAll ratings are out of 5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best69850124460Death by Latte by Linda GerberGenre: FictionRating: 5 starsReview written by someone in grade 9Aphra Connolly runs away from her dad's resort to Seattle to visit her mom. Unfortunately, her mom, Natalie, is not happy to see her, and her partners want Aphra to leave immediately. But then Joe is found dead, and Seth needs his ring to save his dad. Together, they try to evade the CIA and the Mole and on the way go through deceptions and surprises. Aphra has to find out if she has what it takes to focus on her survival before others, and avoid a murderer who's after her and her mom.6985010795Don't Judge a Girl by her Cover by Ally CarterGenre: unknownRating: 5 starsReview written by someone in grade 9This book is the sequel to I'd tell you I love you but then I'd have to kill you and cross my heart and hope to spy. The main character, cam, goes to a school that most of the world believes is a school for geniuses but is really a school for spies. In this book the main character believes that the bad guys want her friend, the daughter of one of the candidates for president. By the end of the book, you realize that something about that is wrong. I highly recommend this book or any of the other books in this series.-106045309880Genius Squad by Catherine JinksGenre: FictionRating: 5 starsReview written by someone in grade 9Cadel Piggot now is living in a foster home with 24/7 police surveillance (in order to protect him from the evil Prosper English who wants to get his hands on Cadel). Everyday was dull until one day he was offered to join a mysterious and secretive organization called Genius Squad. Its goal was to bring down GenoMe, a corrupt gene mapping company. Cadel decided to join Genius Squad. Everything went smoothly until one day, Prosper English managed to kidnap Cadel! After a few days, stuck with Prosper English, Cadel was liberated by the police but Prosper got away. Just after he was freed, a police detective and social worker decided to adopt him. Cadel was thrilled at the prospect of having a normal life!-107950123825How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine LarbalestierGenre: fictionRating: 5 starsReview written by someone in grade 9How to Ditch Your Fairy is about a girl named Charlie (Charlotte) who has a parking fairy. She hates her fairy, because people always want her to drive with them so that they can get the perfect parking spot. She wants to get a different fairy, but that requires help from her archenemy Fiorenze, whose mother is an expert on fairies. With her help, Charlie attempts to get a different fairy. But she soon learns that things aren't always what they seem.-177800273050Gilda Joyce Psychic Investigator by Jennifer AllisonGenre: MysteryRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Gilda Joyce is a Psychic Investigator and something is pulling her towards San Francesco. So during summer vacation, Gilda writes to her mother's second cousin and asks if she can stay for a while. But when she gets there, she realizes that her Uncle Splinter's house is haunted! Gilda makes friends with Uncle Splinter's daughter, Juliet. Together, they try to solve the mystery of Juliet's Aunt Melanie and her mysterious suicide. Can they solve the mystery before they are haunted my Melanie's ghost herself?-107950241935Handle with Care by Jodi PicoultRating: 3 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Willow has a very dangerous disease that causes her bones to break very easily. She may have hundred of breaks in her life. To get more money to care for willow her mom, Charlotte, decides to sue her OBGYN for a wrongful birth. Her OBGYN is also her best friend. Charlottes husband Sean does not like this case and their relationship suffers. Charlotte also has to convince everyone that she wishes she didn’t have Willow, all the while Willow will be watching.19050-3175Hive: The Overlord Protocol by Mark WaldenRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9This was a very good book. It had many plot twists. It kept me guessing. I would advise this book to any one who wanted a good action adventure. This book was one of my favorite for the summer.0341630How I Live Now by Meg RosoffRating: 4 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9This book is about a young girl that goes to stay with her cousin's in England. In England, she finds war and is forced to survive along with her other cousins. She falls in love with one of them and they have a romantic secret. This story proves compelling and quite extraordinary. I recommend this book to any person interested in action and romance.0344805How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine LarbalestierGenre: FictionRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9How to Ditch Your Fairy is about a girl named Charlie (Charlotte) who has a parking fairy. She hates her fairy, because people always want her to drive with them so that they can get the perfect parking spot. She wants to get a different fairy, but that requires help from her archenemy Fiorenze, whose mother is an expert on fairies. With her help, Charlie attempts to get a different fairy. But she soon learns that things aren't always what they seem.1905046990Hungry by Alethea EasonGenre: Science FictionRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9This is a really good book. It is about a 6th grade girl who isn't really a human; she is just disguised as one. Every year, her family feeds on humans. Deborah wishes that she didn't have to eat people even before her parents want her to eat her best friend. At that point, she is determined to stop eating humans. I really recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction.19050337820I'd Tell You I Love You but Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally CarterGenre: AdventureRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9This book is about a girl named Cammy who goes to an all girl’s school for spies. She falls in love with a boy from the outside world (beyond the school's walls, but he can never know who she really is. She has to sneak out in order to meet him. But she also is taking a new class this year, which brings on a lot more problems for Cammie.1905010795Into the Dark by Peter AbrahamsGenre: MysteryRating: 4 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Ingrid is back again, but this time with a murder mystery. On a snowy afternoon, when she and Joey are snowshoeing on her Granpy's land, Ingrid comes across a body lying in the snow. The police come, and soon start an investigation to find the murderer. Normally this would be good; the police arresting any dangerous suspects. Except this time because Grampy is the main suspect. Since he claims he doesn't have an alibi, Ingrid goes on a search to prove her Grampy innocent. She stumbles upon many clues and secrets that many lead to the culprit.190508890Jinx by Meg CabotGenre: FictionRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Jean Honey church comes from a small town in Iowa and nothing prepares her for New York City. Her cousin Tory is way different from what she remembered, and it doesn't help that Jean's nickname is Jinx. Then she falls for a guy named Zach. But Tory isn't about to let go of her crush on Zach. Jinx then finds out that Tory believes to be a witch and is putting curses on Petra and a spell on Zach. As they battle over good and bad, Jinx's secret is revealed, and it's up to her to save Petra, Zach, and herself.190500What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell Rating: 4 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9This book is about a girl is surrounded by lies and questions when someone close is found in an accident. It provides to be a great and wonderful story and is great for most any teen age! It's a good mystery and a great love story! The book starts out slow but become gripping toward the end. I loved the book and hope other will too!19050293370Juicy Secrets by Victoria AshtonGenre: Fiction, Romance Rating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Adrienne is dragged into one of Cameron's deals in order to help Liz. But the secret is finally blown wide open, and Parker decides that he can't date Liz anymore. It’s up to her to show him that he can live life even without all the money, and who his true friends are. Meanwhile, Cam is aiming to dethrone Princess Mimi as Deb of the Year, and almost succeeds. Things only get more complicated when Adrienne begins to fall for Greydon Warner and the "real" him. But in the end, eight-year-old Emma Warner saves the day, and Adrienne's reputation.19050264160La Petite Four by Regina ScottGenre: Mystery Rating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9La Petite Four is made up of Lady Emily and her three best friends: Priscilla, Adriane, and Daphne. They've just graduated from the Barnsley School for Young Ladies and are preparing for the ball that will bring them into London Society. But then Lord Robert announces that he wants to marry Emily, and her father agrees. Emily has no wish to marry him, and this proposal could ruin the ball. Together, La Petite Four go through the streets of London, following Lord Robert, until Emily discovers his big secret. As she tries to put a stop to it during the ball, her life is threatened, but with help from the rest of La Petite Four and handsome James Cropper, they put an end to Lord Robert's criminal plot. This story was interesting and had many twists and turns. It was fun to read because it was hard to expect what would happen next.190500Light on Snow by Anita ShreveRating: 4 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Nicky and her dad have lived in the remote part of New Hampshire for 2 years. They go for a walk one day and find a newborn baby in a sleeping bag abandoned. This makes Nicky flash back to think of her baby sister and mother, who died in a car crash. The baby is dubbed 'Doris' by the nurses at the hospital. Doris helps Nicky to think about her life after the accident taking her mom's life and wondering if it should change. Then all of a sudden the mother of the abandoned baby shows up at her house.19050271780Lucky Stars by Lucy FrankGenre: FictionRating: 2 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Lucky Stars is a book about three different main characters. Each chapter is narrated by either Jake, Kira, or Eugene. Kira is visiting her Dad in NYC. She has many adventures such as singing in the subway station and reusing a frozen duck. Jake is facing difficulties with his speech. He has so much to say, but he can't get it out without stuttering. Finally, Eugene wants to make people laugh, but with him, not at him. Some how all these characters and their difficulties weave into each other, and through many ups and downs they help watch other out and become the best of friends.0344170Lucky T by Kate BrianGenre: FictionRating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Before Carrie's parents got divorced, her dad gave her a t-shirt and told her that it was lucky. Ever since, Carrie has worn it and gotten lots of good luck. But one day, her mother's friend, Celia, is picking up old clothes from Carrie's house to donate to Help India, and accidentally takes Carrie's lucky t-shirt. After that, Carrie is getting really back luck, so she decides to go to India with Celia to get the shirt back. When she gets to India, Carrie finds a lot more than her lucky shirt.6350-114300Maine Squeeze by Catherine ClarkGenre: RomanceRating: 2 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9Colleen is preparing for the best summer ever. Her parents are going to Europe for 10 weeks, and she's going to get to stay with her 3 best friends. Not to mention that her boyfriend, Ben will also be working on the island. As they prepare for work at Bob’s Seafood House. But then Colleen's ex-boyfriend, Evan, shows up and complicates everything. Colleen tries to avoid him but he always seems to be "in the way". Meanwhile, everyone else thinks that she likes him again, even though she's going out with Ben. Soon, she gets closer to him and Ben breaks up with her because he doesn't believe that she doesn't like Evan anymore. As soon as Colleen looks at everything, she realizes that she really does love Evan, and they get back together.63508890Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristen CastGenre: Fantasy Rating: 5 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9When Zoey Redbird is marked by a tracker, she knows she has to get the House of Night, or she will die. Along the way, she stops at her grandma's house, and gets a mysterious message from the goddess Nyx. When she gets to House of Night, Zoe's mark is colored in, and she knows that she is different. Soon after arriving, Zoey is invited to join the Dark Daughters by the leader, Aphrodite. Even though she is beginning to hate Aphrodite, she joins anyway. Everything is going well for Zoey at House of Night...until her ex-boyfriend tries finding her.19050333375Marley’s Z and the Bloodstained Violin by Jim FusiliGenre: MysteryRating: 4 starsReview Written by Someone in Grade 9This book is about a young girl named Marley who is trying to prove that her friend Marisol is innocent. She is blamed for stealing the bloodstained violin, which is worth 500,000 dollars! The problem is that the security video shows Marisol taking the violin, even though she has no recollection of doing so. Marley finds numerous suspects, but none of them are the one who Marley thinks made Marisol take the violin. What will happen? ................
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