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BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. RILEY’S STUDENTS
Joann recommends
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot To anyone who “likes a little bit of romance with a lot of action in-between”.
Sam has just saved the President from an assassination attempt. Now appointed teen ambassador to the UN,
she finds that the president’s son just might be in love with her.
Catherine recommends
Angel of Hope by Lurlene McDaniel because it was “inspirational and left you feeling happy”.
Amber agrees to travel to Uganda to try to save the baby her sister rescued on a previous mission trip.
Elizabeth recommends
As The Waltz Was Ending by Emma Butterworth as a story in which “every event was unexpected and surprising”.
Emmy Macalik is the young ballet student in Vienna whose dreams of becoming a dancer are challenged by the
devastating effects of World War II.
Mrs. Hausauer recommends
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak because it is a “beautiful and touching story of love and compassion
set in a desperate time of hatred and loss”.
In the time of Nazi book-burning, Liesel learns to read, and feeds the souls of her family and neighbors
with her stolen books.
Zahra recommends
Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates as a book that “will keep you on a thread, suspended until
the next event”.
Kelly Kelleher is fatally attracted to a powerful older man.
Elissa recommends
A Break with Charity by Ann Rinaldi to anyone interested in “an adventurous, dark, and historical book”.
Susanna English gets caught up in the mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials.
Michelle recommends
Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson to those interested in books “dealing with teenage problems”.
Senior Kate Malone has so carefully managed and organized her life that she feels secure of acceptance,
and has applied to only one college. As she waits and waits to hear from MIT she finds life is less and
less under her control.
Lane recommends
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger to anyone interested in “coming of age novels, psychology,
and deeper meaning reading”.
Holden Caulfield leaves his prep school, and goes underground in New York City for three days.
Brittany recommends
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier as “a very good love story”.
Inman, a wounded Civil War soldier, walks away from the ravages of war, and back to his sweetheart, Ada.
Taylor recommends
Cut by Patricia McCormick To anyone interested in “the kind of decisions you must face in life”.
With the help of her therapist and the other members of her group at Sea Pines Treatment Center, Callie
struggles to overcome the impulses that led her to cut herself.
Frances recommends
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine because “it had some adventure and yet there was some romance too”.
Ella wants nothing more than to be free of fairy Lucinda’s “gift” of obedience.
Danielle recommends
Dracula by Bram Stoker because it is “suspenseful”.
This is the terrifying tale of the bloodthirsty vampire Count Dracula.
Juliana recommends
Fat Kid Rules the World by Kelly Going because “it showed how one person and music can change a
person completely”.
Troy Billings, six-foot-one, 296 pounds, is seriously contemplating suicide when he meets semi-homeless
punk-guitar-genius Curt Maccrae and is recruited as the drummer for Curt’s new band.
Jordan recommends
The Five people You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom because it “really makes you wonder what will happen
in heaven”.
Eddie learns that heaven is a place where your earthly life is explained to you by five people, loved ones
or distant strangers, who changed your path forever.
Christina recommends
Fleshmarket by Nicola Morgan because “it was very eerie at times, and the events were very exciting
and unexpected”.
Robbie lives in the slums of Edinburgh where he helps the men providing Dr. Knox with dead bodies for
medical research.
Alexa recommends
For the Love of Venice by Donna Jo Napoli to anyone interested in “romantic books”.
Venice is beautiful and mysterious, just like Graziella, the girl that Percy meets there.
Stephanie recommends
The Girl Death Left Behind By Lurlene McDaniel because it is full of “feeling and emotion”.
A car accident claims the life of every other member of Beth’s family. How can she live as the only survivor?
Katie recommends
Girl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier to “any reader who is interested in art, fiction,
romance, or drama”.
She liked this historical novel about a young maid named Griet and the painter, Vermeer because
“the author wrote from the maid’s point of view and not the painter’s”.
Nadia recommends
Holes by Louis Sachar because it is “very funny”, and “its story line is unimaginable”.
At Camp Green Lake there is no lake, and boys sent there must dig a hole a day, five feet deep,
and five feet across. Stanley Yelnats must try to find out why.
Ali recommends
Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti to anyone interested in “the life of an ordinary teenage
girl trying to find the right guy”.
In this story, broken-hearted Ruby McQueen discovers more about love and loss from a feisty group of seniors.
Mrs. Stokes recommends
Howl’s Moving Castle By Diana Wynne Jones because it is “funny, fast-moving, and unpredictable--the
movie is beautiful, but the book is better”.
When Sophie is turned into an old woman by the Witch of the Waste she sets out to find her fortune,
and meets the lecherous Wizard Howl.
Alexandra recommends
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix because the story was “exciting, and I wanted to know what
was going to happen next”.
Life with the royal family is not the “happily ever after” that Ella imagined, but can she escape the
castle on her own without the help of a fairy godmother?
Danielle recommends
Let the Circle Be Unbroken By Mildred D. Taylor because “there is never a dull moment in the storyline”.
The fear, cruelty, and injustice of a racist society are transcended by the strength and determination
of one black family.
Ashlee recommends
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold for anyone interested in “mystery and suspense”.
While in heaven, Susie Salmon watches her family, friends, and killer as life continues without her.
Nina recommends
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky because the main character, Charlie “has a different
view on the world”.
This is the story of what it’s like to grow up during high school when you are standing on the fringes of
life caught between passivity and passion.
Jaclyn recommends
The Prophecy of the Stones By Flavia Bujor to anyone interested in “fantasy novels”.
On the day of their fourteenth birthdays, Jade, Opal, and Amber each inherit a precious
stone, marking them with a special destiny.
Micaela recommends
Redemption by Julie Chibbaro to anyone who likes “deep and interesting” books.
It is the story of Lily who survives the voyage to the New World, but gets lost in the wilderness, and captured
by an Indian tribe.
Rachelle recommends
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares because “there was friendship, love, and adventure”.
Bridget, Carmen, Tibby, and Lena embark on their second summer with the traveling pants.
Jenna recommends
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd to anyone interested in “the best book ever”, one that “you will
never want to put down”.
Fleeing her unyielding father, Lily is taken in by an eccentric trio of beekeeping sisters who help her find
the single thing her heart longs for most.
Jennifer recommends
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares to anyone who likes “reading about
teenage friends and their relationships”.
Four girls who have been friends since they were born find that a special pair of jeans will bring
their sisterhood closer together as they spend their first summer apart.
Anna recommends
Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman for “anyone interested in romance and comedy…..and surprises.”
Vince Luca tries to avoid his father’s business (the mob) especially when his girlfriend’s father turns
out to be an FBI agent.
Kavita recommends
Teen Idol by Meg Cabot to anyone interested in a teen novel about a girl who “can solve everyone’s problems
but her own”.
In this story, a teen idol arrives at advice columnist Jenny’s high school to research a roll, and causes more
problems than she can handle.
Heather recommends
Tithe by Holly Black to anyone interested in “a wild, untamed twist on faerie tales”.
It is the story of sixteen-year-old Kaye, who discovers that she is a pixie, and gets caught
in an ancient power struggle between two faerie kingdoms.
Nicole recommends
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen to anyone who likes “chick flicks”.
Macy’s long, dull summer changes when she meets Wes, a boy who could turn any girl’s world upside down.
Christine recommends
Vanishing by Bruce Brooks to anyone who likes books about “real Life”.
When a bout with bronchitis lands Alice in the hospital, she decides she just can’t go back home with
her mom and step-father. What if she simply goes on a hunger strike?
Hannah recommends
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame “because it was full of action and kept you wanting more”.
Wealthy and spoiled Toad is always getting into trouble, but his loyal friends, Mole, Water Rat, and Badger
are always willing to come to his aid.
Book Club Members Suggestions
Book Club Member, Rachel recommends
Aria of the Sea by Dia Calhoun as “captivating”, and “full of “pseudo heart-attacking actions and emotions”.
While following her dream to dance, folk healer Cerinthe Gale faces awful choices of life or death.
Book Club Member, Kathryn recommends
A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer as a “nearly unbelievable, and inspiring book
on a child’s struggle to survive”.
Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother.
In this book he tells how he kept himself, and his dreams alive.
Book Club Member, Samantha recommends
Daughter of the Forest (the series) by Juliet Marillier in one word, “amazing”.
Old legends and original storytelling blend in this epic saga of a family whose destiny is to help free
Erin from British tyranny.
Book Club Member, Anjelica recommends
Go Ask Alice (author anonymous) as “an awesome book that exposes the audience to a
whole new world”.
A real diary, this is the true story of a teenager’s descent into the world of drugs.
Book Club Member, Jax recommends
Green Angel by Alice Hoffman because “It made me appreciate life, and every single time I’ve read
it, it made me cry”.
Green is haunted by loss, and struggling to survive in a place where nothing seems to grow.
Book Club Member, Erin recommends
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire By J.K. Rowling As “a wondrous tale filled with magic and suspense”.
Harry gets caught up in an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn’t
happened for a hundred years.
Book Club Member, Lindsey recommends
Looking for Alaska by John Green as “a book that you will not put down” because “you feel that
you are with the people in the book”.
When Miles Halter meets Alaska Young at boarding school, he finds himself drawn into the “Great Perhaps”
beyond his safe life at home.
Book Club Member, Sam recommends
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien saying that “Tolkien draws you into his world,
and doesn’t let go even after you’ve finished the books”.
The struggle to control the One Ring, with all its ominous power takes place during the
Third Age of Middle-earth.
Book Club Member, Crystal recommends
Old Magic by Marianne Curley describing it as “suspenseful” and “exciting ‘til the end!!”.
Jarrod doesn’t believe in the paranormal, but when he unknowingly conjures up a freak
thunderstorm inside a classroom his friend Kate convinces him to look seriously into his
extraordinary powers.
Book Club Member, Melly recommends
The Pigman by Paul Zindel As “an amazing book . . . told by teenagers”.
John and Lorraine, two high school sophomores tell the story of Mr. Pignati, a lonely old man
with an awful secret.
Book Club Member, Shannon recommends
The Skies of Pern by Anne McCaffrey as “very interesting” and “very 1800’s goth”.
Just as young dragonriders F’lessan and Tia find their friendship blooming into love, an unforeseen
tragedy threatens to change the future of every human and dragon on Pern.
Book Club Member, Deborah recommends
Snowfall by K.M. Peyton in one word, “AMAZING!”.
This novel of adventure and romance is set in Victorian England and the Swiss Alps.
Book Club Member, Deborah recommends
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer as “AMAZING!”.
Isabella Swan finds mysterious Edward Cullen irresistible. She is absolutely positive about three things.
#1 Edward is a vampire. #2 Part of him thirsts for her blood. #3 She is in love with him.
Speak by Lori Anderson
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This book is about a freshman girl who enters high school with everyone against her for something she
had done over the summer. I liked the book because it related to high school life and was a great story
of the "underdog".
Review by Heather.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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Set around 1813, this book tells the tale of five sisters. When two rich men come to town, the mother of the girls tries
to make sure they marry her daughters. I loved the book because it had such a wonderful storyline that was never boring.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good love story.
Review by Marissa.
Tithe by Holly Black
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The book is about a young girl who discovers she is a pixie and is caught between an ancient ritual
and two rival faerie clans. I liked the book because it related to the imaginative side in us. I
would recommend the story to anyone interested in modern day faerie tales.
Review by Heather.
All American Girl by Meg Cabot
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This book is about a girl who falls for the President's son. I liked it because it has a nice love story and I would
recommend it to anyone interested in love stories.
Review by Florencia.
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
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The book was about a family's hard journey to bury their mother. I liked the book because the family members
were outlandish. I would recommend it to anyone interested in humor.
Review by Caitlyn.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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This book is about a man, Gatsby, who tries to change his life to attain the love of Daisy, who is already married to
another man. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in life during the 20's.
Review by Gabriela.
Quick from Scratch Pasta Cookbook by Food and Wine Magazine
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This book had pasta recipes that were simple and tasty. I would recommend it to anyone interested in cooking.
Review by Cierra.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
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The book was about an old fisherman and his struggle to catch a big fish in the ocean. I liked the story because
it was about the struggles in life and how life can be hard.
Review by Eleanora.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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The book is about Atticus who is a lawyer. He is defending a black man who may not have a fair trial. I liked the
book because it was interesting to read and made me more aware of the consequences of prejudice. I would recommend
it to someone wanting to study law.
Review by Lauren.
The Falls by Joyce Carol Oates
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Arih Erskne's husband throws himself in Niagara Falls in 1950. While Ariah waits for her husband's body to be
found, someone else ends up falling in love with her. I thought the book was interesting but long. I would
recommend it for anyone interested in a love story gone wrong.
Review by Marissa.
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
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When Eragon finds a dragon egg, terrible things start to happen including the death of his uncle. As the boy sets
out to solve the death he finds himself involved in the fate of the kingdom. It is an interesting and imaginative
book for fans of sciene fictin and fantasy.
Review by Florencia.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
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Part of a series of books about a wizard whose parents both died because of Voldemort, this book follows Harry's adventures
as he goes through puberty and is more moody. I liked the magical qualities of the book because it made me feel like I was
in the story. This is a great adventure book filled with wizardry.
Review by Marissa.
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
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The book is about a man who grows up with little life experience. I liked the book because it relates to my life and
would recommend it to anyone interested in reading about ordinary people.
Review by Natalie.
Sky Rider by Nancy Springer
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A girl whose horse has died recently reconnects with him through a ghost boy who died on their property. I liked
the book because it had a little bit of mystery and romance along with a bitter-sweet ending.
Review by Heather.
Night by Elie Wiesel
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The book was about the Holocaust and tells the story of Jewish man's experience in Auschwitz Internment Camp.
I liked the book because it was a realistic and honest portrayal of the horrors of the Holocaust. I would
recommend it for anyone interested in that period.
Review by Allison.
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