STUDENT REVIEW - The Secret of the Fortune Wookie by Tom Angleberger

The Secret of the Fortune Wookie (Origami Yoda #3)

By Tom Angleberger

Published by Amulet Books, 2012

Kids of McQuarrie Middle School are on their own—no Origami Yoda to give advice and help them navigate the treacherous waters of middle school. Then Sara gets a gift she says is from Dwight—a paper fortune-teller in the form of Chewbacca. It’s a Fortune Wookiee, and it seems to give advice that’s just as good as Yoda’s—even if, in the hands of the girls, it seems too preoccupied with romance. In the meantime, Dwight is fitting in a little too well at Tippett. Has the unimaginable happened? Has Dwight become normal? It’s up to his old friends at McQuarrie to remind their kooky friend that it’s in his weirdness that his greatness lies. (from barnesandnoble.com)

I liked when Dwight came back to MMS. I do not know what could be improved because it is good. I would recommend this to middle schoolers who like action and Star Wars and comedy.

--Chesare W.

STUDENT REVIEW - The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan

The Son of Sobek

By Rick Riordan

Published by Disney Publishing Worldwide, 2013

eBook

In this e-book short story by Rick Riordan, Carter Kane is investigating rumored sightings of a monster on Long Island when he runs into something else: a mysterious boy named Percy Jackson. And their meeting isn't exactly friendly. . . .

This book has humor mixed with adventure/fantasy that everyone who’s read a book by Rick Riordan loves. Plus, I know I personally have been waiting forever for a cross-over. [I would change] nothing. This book is amazing. It’s just a tad bit too short. Yes, [I would recommend this book to a middle schooler] if you like mythology because this book mixes mythology with modern times.

--Ella K.

STUDENT REVIEW - Double Dare to be Scared by Robert D. San Souci

Double Dare to be Scared

By Robert D. San Souci

Published by Cricket Books, 2004 

170 pages (paperback)

What’s creepier than being lost in the woods all alone? How about being lost in those woods, and sensing that you’re not alone?

Robert D. San Souci, popular author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen masterful tales to keep nightlights burning across the country. Fans of his first book will be thrilled to find not only the same spirit of scary fun, but even deeper, darker twists and surprises. Newcomers will discover something for every (daring) palate, with stories that range from campfire grabbers to unsettling chillers, and combine elements of folklore and pop culture.

Something that was awesome about this book was that this book was never predictable on what was going to happen next. Another thing that was awesome about this book was that the book had more horror than I thought it would have. Everything was awesome in this book. It doesn’t need improvements. Yes, I would recommend this book to a middle schooler because I think that middle schoolers at my age love to read mystery books and horror books.

--Justin C.

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