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Sherlock Holmes Book Review by Tomas M.

Sherlock Holmes, a tall man who's appearance is stunning but friendly in a strange way. He is a tall man who sits in is office solving mysteries of various genres, and above all on mystery is the most stupefying. Sherlock Holmes is one of the most known detectives in all of history, and it is only fitting that I remark on the adventures and mystery's that he has. He does not know it yet but he is about to embark on one of these great mysteries, this one cleverly named “the speckled band”. One morning a women walked into Sherlock Holmes office and was as pale as a bone, not one speck of color was noted on her face, just a void of happiness. She spoke of a tale of woe, her sister had been killed without any trace, or any wound to be seen. In her last living breath she stated; beware the speckled band. This mystery even sends shivers through the men who are rapscallions! Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes began to investigate the crime scene and the rest of the wonderouse mystery awaits your own eyes, enducing excitment, mystery, and literauture that makes critics drop their mouths.

So many stories create a world where mystery flourishes and detectives are slim, it is a wonderful book and it has many follow ups as well. Sherlock Holmes is not just one book it holds many stories that make your very heart race. Another story that would make you read with increasing curiosity of the chilling mysterys, it will make you look back for it puts you into Sherlock Holmes world. The engineers thumb another thrilling adventure for Holmes, when a strange message is delivered to a house written in a code that is impossible to read, Sherlock Holmes sets out to solve and read the messages that could possibly imply death. If you enjoy mystery another wonderful series would be Nancy Drew, it is wonderful and the suspence keeps you reading until the point where you finish and then long for more. I recomend reading these books as well as The speckled band.

If you read this book you will be enclosed in the series, it will make you a fan of Sherlock Holmes. So shroud yourself with wonderful literature and read Sherlock Holmes. I own a collection of these stories and love them as much as a boy enjoys candy. In mine own opinion I believe that these are some of the best books that I have ever layed eyes upon. This book will make you feel the misery, the relief, the thrill, and the heart pounding adventure. All of these aspacts make the book what it is, and it is a wonderful series that never seems to repeat itself. It is always new and interesting and it never dissapoints and it is a great way to escape the television and the video games that have consumed the world, enducing a sedentary lifestyle, so live this life if you wish, but live it reading Sherlock Holmes.

__Book Review of Found__ By: Megan E Found by Margaret Peterson is a book that that makes you jump with excitement. The main characters are Jonah and Chip they are both adopted and thirteen years old. Jonah and Chip contact the FBI and find a top secret list called the survivors list. When they secretly find a way to get the information on the survivors list, they contact everyone on it.This book discribes how Chip and jonah find our this mystery.from there on its a mystery until you read it. This book makes your heart scream with excitement. After you read the first few pages your brain will beg for more. In this book I had very heart warming connections. Since this book is about many adopted children trying to find out their real parents and their backgrounds. Because of that I would think that many children that are adopted would connect to this book. Also this book is about many teenagers that go to school and the troubles that they have with with homework and figuring out this mystery. I can relate to that because I feel like I am always doing homework and I never have anytime to just hang out and relax. I defiantly recommend this book to people all ages. If you are into mystery, this is defiantly your book. Chip and Jonah get many mysterious letters, meet many mysterious people and learn about many mysterious events. If you are into adventure, this is your book. You can picture Jonah and Chip in your head trying to figure out this problem. __So B. It Book Review__ By: Lexi Shanley

__So B. It__ by Sarah Weeks tells a tale about a young girl named Heidi, who goes on a journey by herself to discover where she comes form, and who the rest of her family is.

Heidi's mother is is mentally challenged so one of her neighbors named Bernadette takes care of her and her mother. Bernadette has a disease where she has a vast amount of fear for going outside, so Heidi does not get a whole lot of reality. Little does Heidi know, everything changes when she finds a picture of her mom at a Christmas party with a bunch of people. In the picture there was a sign that said LIBERTY in the background. This inspires Heidi to dive into a whole new outside world, and scavenge for her and her family's identity in a place she is not very familiar with. The song “Don't stop believing” by Journey really relates to this book because when Heidi has doubts of her journey to figure out who she is, she doesn't stop believing and she keeps on going. As soon as your eyes collide with the descriptive, exciting detail and fantastic story, you will begin to crave it more and more. I would say if you are looking for an inspirational book to make you scream of joy every time you get to read definitely read this book. It will never leave you disappointed but will always leave your heart full of joy because of the way the author makes you feel like your in the story with Heidi. The way Sarah weeks (the author) delicately adds the mouth opening vocabulary words that make you proud your reading such a great book, is a wonderful feeling. I would for sure recommend this book to people that are looking for a really good book.

I know for a fact that many people have been through hard times in their life, and have felt all alone. I know you just want to give up so bad, but then you think of all the good things that come out of the bad, and then you just keep on running until it is impossible to run anymore. I know that has happened to me before, but in the end you never regret the fact that you didn't give up. Reading this book will really help you realize that your not the only one in the world that has felt alone and hopeless. Even if you have never felt alone in your life, this book is still a staggering story to read just for inspiration.

**Halo: First Strike by Eric Nylund** **review by: Graden S.** The book Halo: First Strike by Eric Nylund is a thrilling sci-fi war book based on the famous Xbox game. It is the year 2552 and the human race is at war with the Covenant, an overly determined and powerful alien race. The the humans are holding onto their existence by a thread as their colony Reach is turned into a molten ball of glass in space. Many of the human super soldiers known as SPARTANS are trapped deep beneath burning ground of the dying planet. One of them though has destroyed the Covenant death machine known as Halo and with the help of Sergeant A. Johnson, he has captured a covenant flagship and are en route to Reach to save as many SPARTANS as possible. This thrilling action adventure is boiling over with explosions and fast paced suspense.

This fast paced novel will attract the attention of many people. Intense battle scenes fill the many pages of this fantastic novel, as well as tons of description of high-tech military technology, weaponry, plus in depth detail of alien species. First Strike will defy what you will think things will be like in five hundred years by describing mainly how military combat will evolve and how advanced the technologies will change. Also the description of emotions and characteristics of all the characters wills intrigue you and create a situation were you can't wait to find out what they will do next. If any of these things sound interesting, give this book a try.

Halo: First Strike will connect to your thoughts, emotions and experiences. If you have ever had a time were you were trapped and think its impossible to get out of the situation, you will know how Fred feels when him and his team are stuck in the underground ONI facility with the Covenant trying get to them before they escape. If you have ever conquered the odds and triumphed over the seemingly impossible, you know what it feels like to capture and fly an alien flagship. If things like this have ever happened to you, you would love this book and if nothing I have mentioned sounds familiar to your experiences, there will be something you will connect to.

The Clique Book Review By: Kellee Willer In the book __The Clique__ by Lisi Harrison a girl named Claire moves to Westchester, and tries to fit in. Claire is from Florida and is one of the main characters and tries to change her personality and looks to fit in with the wealthy, snotty, popular, and well dressed girls. The only thing is that her family has to live in a girl named Massie's guest house. Massie also is another main characters included in this book. The reason this is a problem is because their parents are good friends but Claire and Massie aren't friends at all,they think one of them is better than the other. Claire's all in all problem is that she has to find a place on her own in Westchester. A tough decision that Claire makes will leave you flipping pages for hours and hours.

In __The Clique,__ there are a bazillion reasons why you should read this book, sadly I can only tell you a few reasons. This book doesn't only shock you, it stimulates senses you never thought you had. __The Clique__ is a very interesting descriptive book. A little bit through the book something will happen to one of the girls that will shock you very much and leave you stunned. I really admire this book because it is like an addiction, you just can’t stop and it is also very suspenseful. Some suspense is who is dating who and which girl is going to do something to the other. All in all, those were just a few reasons why I have suggested this book!

Connections are all over the pages and are just popping out calling your name. This book is for those people who like to read stories about friendship, romance, backstabbing and secrets. If you have ever felt backstabbing and romance this is the book for you. We all know that every girl needs someone to tell secrets to and gossip to. So if you admire movies similar to __John Tucker must Die__and __Mean Girls__ you will love this book because these movies also include romance backstabbing, secrets and friendship. I am sure you have connections to this book to, but you won’t know till you pick up the book and start reading away.  Rating:* * * * The Boogieman Book Review by Nicholas T.

The short story “The Boogieman”, in the book __Night Shift__ is truly one of Steven King's best horrors. It begins with a disturbed man named Mr. Billings. He has had a terrible experience with something unnatural. He goes to the only person he can trust to tell his story, Dr. Harper. He tells the doctor his frightening tale about three children, his children. They all died gruesome and violent deaths, but every time the father goes to the crime scene he sees something mysterious. And before the last child gave out his final breath, the unfortunate toddler says “//craws//”(“claws”). Could this killer be a supernatural creature or is Mr. Billings' strange sightings of the killer just in his imagination? Read the story to find out who is responsible for the heartless murders.

This story is a work of the author's imagination, but is not for sensitive or young readers. It has usage of words people might be offended by. It is violent and sensitive people might not want to read this short story. For the people who like horror stories might enjoy reading “The Boogieman”.

This book reminded me of the gruesome and violent Jack the Ripper. The creature seems to prey on children specifically, like Jack the Ripper focused on women as his victims. I picture the creature as a shadowy figure with long fangs and glowing yellow eyes. The book doesn’t give much of a description of the Boogieman, but the monster’s personality and actions help you imagine your own image of it. To sum it up, this story entertained me with every paragraph I read.

By: Alanna KS**
 * Trickster Choice book review

The book Tricksters Choose, is the one of the best books I have ever read! It has action, romance, and more! In this book, there is this girl named Aly and she gets captured by pirates. She then finds herself being sold for a slave! In this fun and wacky book, there is spies, romance, birds tuning into humans and more! Find out how Aly finds out the mysteries of the prince, and finds out that some boys you can play with and some mean serious business. With the help of her masters and mistresses Aly can find a way to protected everyone! To find out more you will have to read the book Tricksters Choice.

by Jonah Sroufe**
 * Book Review

After a horrible accident at the old dredge, which shattered Ryan's leg.Sarah, Ryan's Best friend, is no longer allowed to see him. They now can no longer sneak out and go to the old dredge, which they believe is haunted, and they have pretty good evidence to. Including the videos which shows the ghost of old Joe Bush appearing and disappearing. They now have to start sending each other secret emails and videos about what they are doing and seeing at the old dredge. But when they run into their dad at the dredge one night things get a lot weirder. is a truly terrifying story that will make you want to cry. It will make make you want to keep turning the page until the very end. One detail that was one of the coolest things ever is that if you go to the website Sarahfincher.com, and type in the password that the book gives you at the end of every chapter, it shows you a very creepy video.It was truly one best books that I have ever read. This is not the kind of book that you read a few chapters and bored, this is the kind of book that you will never want to put down. Once you start your never going to want to finish because it is such an exhilarating story that pulls you in and doesn't let you out until the very end. It includes suspension, and horror.

BY:SYDNEY H**
 * HUNGER GAMESBOOK REVIEW

Let the Hunger Games Begin!!! When sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen is chosen to compete in the annual fight to the death games, her skills will be put to the test. Peeta, a boy who was also chosen to compete, develops feelings for Katniss, the games become all the more difficult to survive. The games are held in an outdoor arena in the Capital, one of the thirteen districts. Katniss and Peeta, being from the same district have grown up in a poor, shriveled place they call home. Katniss is very fond of her sister Prim and is forced to take care of her when there precious father dies, leaving their hopeless mother in sorrow. Leaving her town, family and best friend Gale behind will be one of the many difficult decisions Katniss will have to make. Take this thrilling journey that will leave you hungry for more in the book THE HUNGER GAMES.

If you enjoy reading books with action, romance, and a great cliff hanging ending you will LOVE this book. If romance is not your thing than I would not recommend this book to you. I would think of this book to be similar to the Harry Potter book series. Over all I would rate this book a ten out of ten for it's amazing description and detail that takes you inside what the contestant are really experiencing!So look out Harry Potter THE HUNGER GAMES are about to START!!

** __Seekers__ By: Anna Campbell __ Seekers, by Erin Hunter, is __ about 4 bears who all get separated or abandoned from their mothers. The 4 bear’s names are Toklo, Kallik, Lusa, and Urajak. When something happens to Toklo's brother, his mother abandons him, he is destined to find a safer place to live so he can survive. That is when he meets the 2 other bears. When Urajak finds Toklo, he changes into mind boggling creatures, and Toklo is getting annoyed by it. On the other hand, Lusa lives in something called the bowl. What she doesn't know is its a zoo. When somebody special comes along in Lusa's life, she was told a story by the someone special, and she has to escape from the zoo in order to complete the task that the story told her. When all 3 bears finally meet each other, Lusa decides to stay in the wild until her quest is completed. They come across obstacles and not even imaginable. And having Urajak being able to change into other creatures, it just makes things worse.

When reading the book, I made many connections with my everyday life. Kallik got captured from humans and then they let her back into the wild again it was like she just re-entered the world. A connection I can make is when I was sick for a long time, and I didn't go to school, and when I finally got better,it was like I just re-entered the world again. Another connection I can make is Lusa, Toklo, and Urajak are really starting to become good friends, and starting to trust each other more and more each day. I have three really good friends that I totally trust my life on, and I have fun with them. The last connection I came across was the 3 bears have gotten closer to there destination they want to get to. The connection I can make is I was driving to Chicago and it was a day and a half to get to the place where we needed to be.

Should Read or Should Not Read? I defiantly think you should read this book because its screams with mind boggling adventures that will leave you breathless and wanting to read more. It is also filled with suspension, tragedy and much more. I really enjoyed it because I love mind boggling stories that catch my breath and leave me wanting to read more.

__ Review: The Cupcake Queen __ Review by Barbara Townsend Novel by Heather Hepler

WELCOME TO HOG'S HOLLOW, POPULATION 5,134. __The Cupcake Queen__ by Heather Hepler is a novel about a girl in high school named Penny Lane. She was born in New York City and moved to Hog's Hollow. She lives with her grandmother, her mother, Elizabeth Lane, and her cat, Oscar. Some other characters include a snooty girl named Charity Wharton, a cute boy named Marcus, and Penny's first Hog's Hollow friend, Tally. She is having problems because she refused to live in Hog's Hollow. Plus, she is hated by the popular crowd.

It is easy to connect to this piece. Penny likes to IM and go to the beach. If you like going to the beach and/or using IM, you will be able to relate to the book. Charity loves pushing people around. The same goes in Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott's Baby Blues, where Zoe has fun bossing Hammie around. If your life is like that or you like Baby Blues (or cupcakes!) this is a good book for you. Also, Penny finds a new friend, which is not her forte. In the world, people find new friends even if it is not for them. If you (or someone you know) find(s) new friends right off the bat, this is a good book for you. I would recommend this book. And no, NOT because the author enjoyed writing it. These are the reasons why. There are hilarious names, such as Dung Drop Surprise, permitting a fatal case of laughter. Add a hysterical situation that lets the book chortle to death, which is when Penny finds a can of vanilla frosting and convinces herself it is lard. A highly astonishing event is when Penny has a plan to make a great float for the town parade, and the plan works! This is a book you can't regret reading. +++ Rating: ** “Daughters of the Sea: Hannah” Book Review By: HANNAH WRIGHT

Summary: “Daughters of the Sea: Hannah” by Kathryn Lasky, is a tale swimming full of adventure/ romance/ tragedy/ comedy/ fantasy and unfortunate events. With fiery blonde hair, sea blue eyes, light hazelnut skin, and perched red lips, Hannah Albury; a late 19th century Boston orphan, has been within an orphanage called “The Boston Home for Little Wanderers, for 14 years, now she is looking for a job. The catch is that Hannah cannot choose who she works for; this is decided by the orphanage owner. Unfortunately Hannah's orphanage owner cannot find a job for Hannah in Boston. What could possibly happen to this poor orphan? Connections : “Daughters of the Sea: Hannah” by Kathryn Lasky, has many books that sort of connect to this amazing tale, but none of them are exactly alike. For example, Aquamarine; a preteen mermaid movie, would be a cousin text to “Daughters of the Sea: Hannah” by Kathryn Lasky, from the levels of romance. Another book that shares the same time period with this book would be “The Secret Garden”. The book that connects most with this book though is “The Little Princess” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry , from its passion, devotion, and belief.

Recommendations: Truly, “Daughters of the Sea: Hannah” by Kathryn Lasky is not a waste of your time. This adventure/ romance/ tragedy/ comedy/ fantasy and unfortunate events book has a variety of lessons ranging from finding yourself, to giving up true love to be who you really are. Now tell me who wouldn’t want to read this excellent book. Unless you hate adventure/ romance/ tragedy/ comedy/ fantasy and unfortunate events books.

Eragon Book Review By: Devin Carter

Eragon by Christopher Paolini is a book about love, loss, power, and greed during a war that could decide the fate of the land called alegasia. Eragon, a seventeen year-old farm boy, was hunting in a infamous forest called the Spine when a flash of blue light brought forth a sky blue stone. The rock, sent by Arya (the beautiful elven warrior) brings with it immense trouble as it hatches to bring forth a dragon with light blue scales glistening in the sun Eragon knew they were bonded for life. All is not well though, a new pet means danger for him as the hissing razac and the evil Galbatorix hunt him down the last dragon rider. The book continues as Eragon, Brom, and the dragon saphira travel across the land fighting in titanic battles, flying at breakneck speeds, and casting magical spells with blazing endings. Eragon is a book that captures your heart and makes it impossible to put it down.

Why on earth am I telling you this though? Does it matter what Eragon does with his dragon? I think it does because Eragon is a book that makes you scream, gasp, and cry with full emotion. Unfortunately not all people like this book. Fans of books that tell stories of things that actual happened might hate this book. People who like the book twilight will love the growing feelings Eragon has for Arya, and people who like the hobbit will enjoy the magical creatures, enchanted weapons, and the powerful spells that knock you on your back in excitement. Adventurers like this book because of the trips through magical forests and races against time as they are running from the urgles with Eragon and the gang. All in all I think this is a great book, young or old everyone will love Eragon by Christopher Paolini.

__Maximum Ride__ by James Patterson is about six kids that are taken to a place called the "school" and are used as tests to analyze experiments on. Some experiments that are tested on the kids are tests that mentally and physically scar them for the rest of their lives. When all six of the kids are tested on, they grow wings and are capable of flight. These kids never want to go back to the "school" because of the terrifying and cruel things that happened to them there. After they all escape, they think that they are free and they can live far away from the school, but they were dead wrong. While reading the book, I made connections with my everyday life. A connection that I made is during the book, Max, the main character, was shot. I have been shot with a toy gun and it hurt just like the real gun that hurt Max. My second connection is that all of the six kids are always afraid to go back to "the school" and I am afraid to go back to school too. I am afraid to go back to school because I am terrified of how much homework I get at school. Those were a couple connections that I made to my everyday life. My book screams with excitement. Maximum Ride is very adventurous and daring. It makes the reader excited, sad, happy, and scared. This book is amazing. It is so amazing that it is almost impossible to set he book down. A few very interesting things that are that during the wild goose chase, something happens to the main characeter. If you want to find out what happens, you will just have to read the book! You won't regret it! :)
 * __Maximum Ride Book Review__**
 * By: Alllison Weber**

** by ** **Andrew S.** __The Last Battle__ by CS Lewis is about how many Narnian heroes try to save Narnia. It all begins with a small, but a very wise old ape who tricks a very stupid donkey into pretending to be Aslan. Now Aslan is practically the ruler of Narnia. A very brave and fearless lion. The ape, named shift, and the donkey, named puzzle, trick many innocent souls into believing that Puzzle really is Aslan. The king of Narnia, currently King Tirian, a very strong and brave young man in his twenties, and his best friend Jewel, a beautiful Unicorn don't believe this nonsense. So they travel to where Aslan is said to be, and get captured by “Aslan's” secretary (Shift). This book, filled with lots of action, that keeps you on the edge of your seat, is a thriller, that every child should read. With all of this books lasting action, it has a couple relating book and movies. This book relates to __The Burning Bridge__ by John Flanagan, because both books have war, fighting for Narnia, or fighting for Redmont. Both books include strategy,mystery, and lots of surprising action that will take your breath away. __The Last Battle__ also relates to the movie __Avatar__. __Avatar__ has war and strategy, just like __The Last Battle__. CS Lewis's last book in his series is an interesting and unique book and doesn't have many books or movies like it.
 * The Last Battle book review**

My opinion is that I would recommend __The Last Battle__ to all readers who love battle stories. I love this book and challenge // all // to plunge into this mind-twisting novel. CS Lewis's seventh book in these Narnia series is the best, and most exciting by far, because it has more action, better detail, and a much more fun and exciting book to read than his others.


 * Official Oprah Bookclub Selection**
 * A Memoir**
 * According to Kathy Griffin**
 * By: Mack T.**

Kathy Griffin might be known as an all sass, fireball, no bull comedian but this exquisite book shines a light on Kathy that lets her shine like never before. She begins in her tumultuous childhood where her family is shown as a group that becomes slowly broken as their flaws are unraveled. Still, She figures out an ingenious way of showing that their love is never ending which seems to smooth some of the bumps. Some of the best parts come when her tales of trying to achieve fame are told. Including her long grueling stint at the prestigious comedy school, the groundlings, and her big bruise from her binge with plastic surgery. Lets just say she gets harshly plugged up. Kathy, by the time she comes to the coveted d-list, endures a role on the Jerry Sinfeld show, and deals with the swinging moods of Brooke Shields on Suddenly Susan. When she makes it to her hollywood star, she latches on and spins and spins. Calling the paparazzi to tip them off personally? Thats classic kathy for you. Kathy's new book is a controversial one for sure. If you are not a fan of her balls out comedy, stay clear away from this book. Every single glorious page is sprinkled with a hint of her suck it sass. Her worshipers, on the other hand, will eat this up. Kathy gives enough humor mixed with tears that both have the perfect amount to please her dearest fans. Official Oprah book club selection: a memoir: according to Kathy Griffin is a the brightest beautiful gem you will find in a crowded book shelf full of trashy wannabe memoirs. Along the journey, she immerses you in her tangled, wonderful world and throws you a bucket of tears, many laughs, and dozens of touching, real moments. This book marks Kathy as a new incredible author with the power to stir tears and creates lots of laughter.

__ **Pretties Reviewed** __ __ ** BY Abby C. ** __

__ Pretties __ by Scott Westerfeld, is a tale about a slender 17 year old girl with cat like green eyes that glow with adventure. Tally has just been turned into a pretty, and in this world that Tally lives in anyone who is normal is considered ugly. She is a girl who just wants to fit in. until she comes across an old memorable threat from her past that has to haunt her. In order to survive this discion, Tally will have the help of her friend Zane. Will Tally find the wright path to take to find out you must read the book Pretties.

Scott Westerfeld elaborates the true science fiction novel that can be considered easy to connect to. When Tally tries to fit in to the Crim clan, I could relate to that because sometimes I feel like I don't belong in a certain group even though I'm trying to fit in as best I can it hardly feels right. Once Tally's threatening past comes to haunt her, I can totally relate to that because when I feel guilty, I comes to haunt me when ever I don't fix it right away. When Tally has been excepted into the Crim clan, she met Zane, who can be considered the leader of the Crim clan. As she get to know him Tally realizes that she is easily bubbly around him. I can totally related because when I have a crush on someone my mouth feels link its going to walk off my face when I can't think of what to say when I'm around that person.

This heart stopping book is chocked full of breath taking events that will sweep your feet right from under you ! IF your someone who absolutely loves science fiction, then you'll fall under an enchanting obsession with this book. Pretties storyline isn't just for girls, boys may also be fascinated by this book because there are moment after moments of spine tingling events that will keep your eyes glued to the page. After reading the first one of the series, Uglies, and your asking for more ? Then you definatly need to read this heart stopping novel Go now and check out Pretties by Scott Westerfeld because this is a book worth reading !

** MY Personal Best Book Reveiw By ryan quaid **

__My Personal Best__ by John Wooden, takes you through a life changing experience when it shows you how to be successful. John Wooden is farm boy out of Indiana. In the beginning of the book, he talks about his experience at Centerton Grade School and his principal Earl Warriner. John Wooden says that he got considerable attention for his dribbling at Purdue. He says learning how to dribble on a dirt court with patches of snow freezing his hands off and a lopsided ball may have been why. He then goes on to Martinsville High School where he won two heart stopping championship games. He also explains the game of basketball how he coached many people that went on to the NBA that were eventual Hall of Famers.  There are many connections to the book __My Personal Best__. If you want to be successful, most defiantly read this book. As John Wooden says it, “Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” John Wooden teaches you in so many ways such as when he says” ‘No player is bigger or better than the team, “or when he says after he loses his wife, “Each day is precious. We must strive to make it a masterpiece.” I truly believe that if you read this book, it will change you. It’s just the way John Wooden does things. Just how he says things and explains things is amazing. As he says, “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self given. Be careful.”  Lastly, I would recommend this to anyone who loves sports, coaching, and basketball. This is a great book and would only recommend it 10 years and older. John Wooden is a great role model so if you want someone to look up to, read this book. If you want to learn about what basketball is //really// is, read __My Personal Best__ by John Wooden.

<span style="font-family: Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold,sans-serif;">Book Review by Clara B.

Paint the Wind by Pam Munez. I about a girl named Maya who loves horses but can't be around them because she has an over protective grandma. Her grandma hates horses. When her grandma dies of a heart attack. Maya is forced to move to her uncle's house. When she just suddling into her uncle's house she is forced to move to her Aunt Vi's. She does not like this because she doesn't really know her Aunt Vi. She does not have a mother of father because they are dead. When gets there all she sees is tepees. Maya thought am I supposed to sleep in a dirty old tepee. The first night a snake got into the tepee and was slithering over Maya. Every where she looks there is bands of horses. Blacks, grays, paints, dapples, and Appaloosas. She learns to ride horses and soon she is learning how to lope aka canter. She falls of and does not want to get back on.

If you love reading about animals or have a passion for exciting books. You will love Paint the Wind. If your family have lost someone in your family that has died you can really relate to this book. If you have fallen off you will know how it feels but if you haven't it hurts if you fall on the ground. Your whole body feels bad. Even though most guys don't really like books about horses but they love to tease girls and there is a little boy about Maya's age that teases her a lot. I bet some guys can relate to that.

I think everyone should read this book because of the word choice. There is a leap of adventure at every chapter. I love the way that Pam has a lot description at every corner you turn. A lot of males might think that this book is not there type but there is a guy named Payton that teases Maya.

Trevor H. The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton The book, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, takes you on an adventure about the life of a teenaged boy named Ponyboy and his gang which are called Greasers. Greasers fought with another gang called the Socs. Socs and Greasers were very different. Greasers weren’t like the Socs at all. The Socs were rich and had fancy cars, clothes, you name it. The Greasers on the other hand weren’t rich. They were poor and wore ripped jeans a t-shirt and maybe a leather jacket. The reason why Greasers were called greasers is from their hair. Their hair would usually be slicked back and look extremely greasy. As you can see mixing these two gangs together wouldn’t look very pretty and in this action packed story it shows why these gangs don’t mix and match. While reading this book, I have really connected to the story in many ways. If you have ever gotten in a fight then you could definitely relate to this heart pumping, suspenseful, adventure. If you have gotten in a fight then you may have gotten a scar and in this book scars are the new tattoos. I mean that scars are what the greasers call "tuf," cool looking and awesome. The greasers are mostly brothers and really close friends. If you have an extremely close friend or brother then you can really understand the loving side of this book. This book is completely filled with action and suspense and if your an action and suspenseful kind of person then you would totally enjoy this remarkable story. The character description and detail is first class and absolutely fantastic. For these reasons I loved this book so if you like these things then you for sure love this classic book as I do.