SLAB Book Spotlight
Recommended Books from the
Evergreen Student Library Advisory Board

Genre
Title
Author
Review
AR
Level
AR
Points
Adventure

 

Alanna: The First Adventure



Tamora Pierce

Alanna is a fiery 10 year old girl who dreams of becoming a knight. The only problem is that girls are not allowed to become knights. Willing to do anything to get her way, Alanna makes a switch that will change her life.
This book is a great adventure. Once you pick it up it is impossible to put down. Two thumbs up and five stars!
Reviewed by Brittany Tafuna

4.5
7.0
Fantasy

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Twilight

Stephanie Meyer

Bella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her dad  for the first time in her life. She doesn’t know what she is expecting there. When she meets the Cullen’s, a very strange family, her life changes forever.  She finds out that the Cullens are not normal people. She falls in love with Edward Cullen, but would she want to be with him after she finds out what he and his family are?
I recommend this book because it has an interesting plot.
It’s really romantic, it has action, mystery, and much more.
After you finish reading the 1st book you are going to be desperate for the 2nd one,  New Moon.
Recommended by Milagros Chipana

4.9
18.0
Fantasy

 

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


J.K. Rowling

When a young boys miserable life turns out to be beyond ordinary, when he attends a witch craft and wizardry school.
I like this book because it gets my imagination going. I really can picture this story in my head. It is much better than the movie I personally think because there is more detail in the book.
Recommended by Emily Bejarano

6.8
32.0
Historical Fiction

 

Blue Fingers: A Ninja's Tale


Cheyrl Alyward

This book is about a boy named, Koji. He is a twin in feudal Japan. It is bad luck to have a twin there. When his brother Taro saves a dye maker, the dye maker comes to reward his twin. His parents force Koji to take dye markers reward instead of his bother.
This book is fast pasted and crammed with action. If you are into action this may be a good book for you.
Recommended by Ahmed Hamza

5.2
8.0
Real World Fiction

The Maze

 

Will Hobbs

Just fourteen, Rick Walker is alone, on the run, and desperate. Stowing away in the back of a truck, he suddenly finds himself at a dead end, out in the middle of nowhere. The Maze. In this surreal landscape of stark red rock spires and deep sandstone canyons, Rick stumbles into the remote camp of Lon Peregrino, a bird biologist who is releasing fledgling California condors back into the wild. Intrigued by the endangered condors and the strange bearded man dedicated to saving them, Rick decides to stay on. When two men with a vicious dog drive up in a battered old Humvee, Rick discovers that Lon and his birds are in grave danger. In the story's heart-stopping climax, Rick risks his own life flying Lon's hang-glider in a dramatic attempt to save his friend.
The maze is for anyone who likes daring adventure, sinister villains, long lasting friendship, and all round fun!
Reviewed by Carter Bruett

5.0
7.0
Mystery

 

On the Street Where You Live

Mary Higgens Clark
Emily Graham, a criminal defense attorney, accepts a job in Manhattan. While installing a pool in the backyard, the skeleton of a woman named Martha Lawrence is discovered. Emily is soon being stalked by a killer.
This is a really good mystery book! It is full of twists, turns and surprises!
Recommended by Melissa Rodriguez
6.3
14.0
Science Fiction

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

James Patterson

“Maximum Ride:The Angel Experiment” is about a group of children who had their DNA mixed with bird DNA. The bird DNA gives them wings, an accurate sense of direction, and they are stronger than humans. When one of them is kidnapped the entire flock has to journey to the place they escaped from, The School.
This Book is interesting for people who like Fantasy with a little of Sci- Fi mixed in. James Patterson is an interesting author that likes to add some humor and sarcasm to his books. I would recommend this book to those who want a laugh or an adventure with a lot of surprising twists.  
Recommended by Cody Salmond

4.8
10.0
Series Recommendation

 

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull

These books are about two kids named Seth and Kendra. While they are visiting their grandparents mysterious things happen. Seth goes exploring and see creature that he has never seen before. Their grandfather explaines everyting: why their grandmother is missing, what Fablehaven really is, and who their enemies are.
This exciting series will hold you attention till the last page.
Reviewed by Ahmed Hamza

4.8
11.0