FRIENDS on BOOKS

-Anthony Horowitz-

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-Mark Twain-

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-Agatha Christie-

Once again, the "Queen of Crime" pours her genius on paper! In this novel, the peculiar foreign detective Hercule Poirot proves his abilties by solving a crime that had been committed sixteen years prior. After a young couple desires his aid to determine the fate of their engagement, Poirot is on the case! Christie leads readers through a labyrinth of red herrings, unalterable clues, and unearthed memories.

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-Louisa May Alcott-

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-Laurie Halse Anderson-

Told through the eyes of a timid ninth grader with no self-esteem, Speak is a definitely a noteworthy read. Readers will find themselves intrigued by Melinda Sordino's unbroken silence as she struggles through a school year with a secret that shouldn't be kept. Follow along as Melinda nearly spirals past the point of no return and rejoice as her troubles seem to plateau, although I won't tell you how. That's something you'll have to find out for yourself.

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-Rudolfo Anaya-

This is probably one book I would not have picked up on my own. However, after I fought my way through the 262 pages, I realized that I actually enjoyed the novel. A warning: half of the dialogue is in Spanish and there is a small problem with language. Aside from that, the plot is amazing and gives excellent insight into old world Mexican culture (a timeless blend of religion and indigenous folklore).

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-Stephenie Meyer-

Although this is currently one of my all-time favorite books, I promise not to let that taint my otherwise professional opinion.

*cough cough*

In the first installment of this gravity-defying romance, Meyer completely crushes nearly every myth surrounding the mysterious world of vampires. The "plain-Jane" character of Bella is so easy to relate to it almost hurts, while most readers find themselves pining for their own Edward. Of course, "romance" means "mushy", but Meyer throws in just enough action to reel in anyone who makes it past the introductory chapters.

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Welcome to Friends On Books:

Made by a youth for the youth!

Here, you will be able to check out the thoughts of other kids (just like you) on the books they love.

Finally, a place where your opinion will count!

It can't get any better than that, can it?

So, grab your favorite book and join me as we work to bring the world (or at least America) captivating adventures in a neat little literary package, one beat-up paperback at a time.