Book Drop
Teen Summer Reading Club--Book reviews by teens for teens
Click on a letter below to go to reviews for books with titles beginning with that letter.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G

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A

Title: Angel on the Square
Author: Gloria Whelan
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Fiction
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review: This book is about a young girl named Katya whose mother is a lady-in-waiting to the Empress of Russia. During World War I, Katya's life changes forever as she is forced to live a less luxurious life than accustomed to. By the time the Russian Revolution has changed everything permanently, she has become a mature young woman, understanding more of the world. A wonderful historical novel.

B

Title: Boston Jane
Author: Jennifer L. Holm
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Fiction
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review: Sixteen-year-old Jane has left her comfortable home and life in Philadelphia of 1852. She is traveling to the wilderness of the Northwest to marry William Baldt, her childhood idol and the man she believes is her one true love. But when she arrives after a long sea voyage, William is not there to greet her. Over the months she is forced to work for her survival on the frontier, her feelings, about life, William, and being a proper lady, begin to change.

D

Title: Dark Magick
Author: Cate Tiernan
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Fiction
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review:  This is the fourth book in a series. Morgan was adopted as a baby after her parents were killed for their involvement in witchcraft. Now Morgan is discovering her own powers. But with power comes painful decisions about how to use it, and Morgan will have to pay a price she never imagined. I recommend this series to teens who like supernatural stories.

E

Title: Edge of Victory #2: Rebirth
Author: Greg Keyes
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review: This is a book from the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series, set 25 years after Return of the Jedi. Han and Leia are married and have three teenage Jedi children. Luke and his wife are awaiting the birth of their son. The characters must face a deadly alien menace from beyond the galaxy. I recommend all the New Jedi order books to Star Wars fans. Rebirth is the newest and is excellent.

Title: The Edge on the Sword
Author:  Rebecca Tingle
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Fiction
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review:  This book was based on the true story of Aethelflaed, the daughter of a king in 9th century England. In a time when women's options were limited, Flaed (as she was called by her family) learned combat skills and grew up to become a skilled and admired leader. I recommend this book to readers who like historical novels or books featuring strong female characters.

F

Title: Fair Weather
Author: Richard Peck
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Fiction
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review: This book is about a girl named Rosie. She lives with her family on a farm in Illinois in 1893. Her aunt in Chicago invites Rosie and her family to attend the World's Fair. Rosie, her brother and sister, and her grandfather go, and have many adventures there.

Title: Fight Club
Author: Palaniuk, Chuck
Date Published: 1996
Reading Category: Fiction

Review:  The best book of modern times. This dark vision of man's emptiness and, in a twisted, perverse way, redemption hosts some of the most enticing and emotionally charged writing ever. I will never forget this book for the lessons it taught, lessons which, in some dark corner make sense. READ IT NOW, it will do nice things to your head.

Title: Forever
Author: Judy Blume
Date Published: 1975
Reading Category: Fiction
Submitted by: Connie Clark

Review:  Once again, Judy Blume delivers a teenagers dream beach read. The plot is a simple love story. If you're wondering what puppy love is all about this book is for you. Katherine is a graduating high school senior who's parents don't approve of how much time she has invested in her new guy, Michal. For the first time, Katherine is experiencing love and having a wonderful time
of it. Michal, on the other hand, is in love with everything about
Katherine. The conflict comes once Katherine realizes that she can find love in other people than Michal.

Title: Gifted Touch
Author: Melinda Metz
Date Published: 2001
Reading Category: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Submitted by: Rebecca Herman

Review:  This is the first book in the "Fingerprints" series. 16-year-old Rae has a terrible secret: Her mother died in an insane asylum years ago. Now Rae's head is suddenly full of thoughts that are not her own. First she thinks she is going crazy. Then she learns she may have acquired a supernatural power. This is a really great new supernatural teen series. I highly recommend it!
Book 2 is Secrets and book 3 is Trust Me and they are also great.