Horror Fiction.
Dec 15th-18th
Found it in basement.
Britney Crosby was spending some quality time with her cousin when she was gifted a ventriloquist dummy. After spending some time with the doll and playing around with it, she noticed some things were off. The dummy was able to speak and move on its own. Usually people think dolls are good, well this one is bad. This puppet tries his absolute best to ruin Britney's life. What will she do?
Historical Fiction.
Dec 11th-14th
My brother gave it to me
Young boy Amir, living in Afghanistan struggles to fit in with his country and the world. From younger childhood trauma affecting him to how he is today, and a struggle of making friends truly sends him spiraling down a dark tunnel. This story is filled with betrayal, friendships, and sadness. This book also tackles some real world issues today which is very inspirational.
Fantasy
Dec 6th-10th
A gift
Olive Dunwoody is a lonely, young girl. She hasn't been making much friends in school, and they never seem to want her around. Although she hasn't been making friends, she moved into the mansion just across the street from school. In the house there are millions of paintings everyone and Olive's always interested by it. One day, Olive is walking and gets sucked into the painting. Is she safe? What will happen next?
Fiction
Nov 27th-Dec 5
Recommended in Grade 6
Mary Lennox, is a selfish young girl. She is constantly spoiled by her family and servants, yet is later disowned by her cold parents.
While living in the orphanage after her parents disowned her, a cholera disease spread through and killed her servants and parents. Mary survived yet was alone. Later, she found a secret garden. The garden brings Mary joy and truly helps her find who she is.
Nautical Fiction
Nov 12th- 24th
Got it in grade 6
Main character Sophie and her family had planned a mini vacation to travel and visit their grandfather Bompie overseas. Crossing the Atlantic ocean to get to England isn't an easy task. Her three uncles, two cousins, and herself are challenged with many dangerous adventures and decisions ahead of them. As the struggle to move forward into the sea shows, the real question is, will they survive?
Horror Fiction
October 30th -Nov 10th
Got it in grade 6
Twin sisters, Ashlyn and Moria are embedded with a frightening duty. In the 'Forest of the Dead' lie the empire's most dangerous criminals of all time. They are restless spirits. Each year, the twins must lurk into the forest and relax the enraged spirits. The twin girls are known as the Keeper and Seeker of the forest meaning they control the spirits. What will Ashlyn and Moria encounter?
Science Fiction
October 17 - October 28
I found the book in my closet.
Orbiting the Earth, Billy and his crew must survive in space. While waiting for Earth to recuperate into a habitable planet again, Billy must face many dangers while floating within the galaxy. Whether it be something simple such as asteroids, or a danger different from what they expect, when you're roaming in the unknown are you ever really sure what you can face?
Fiction
October 7 - October 16
Brother recommended it.
Brian Robeson had just boarded a plane to fly to his father's work in Canada. Sitting comfortably, he had no idea the plane would soon come to a crash. It is revealed that
Brian would have to survive in the wilderness alone. Struggling within the wilderness, the thought of his parent's divorce is weighing him down as well. With his physical and mental health drained, will he survive alone?
Genre: Fiction
Start: September 27
Complete: October 4
When I was in 6th grade this novel interested me, so I decided to re-read it.
As a child, Peter raised his pet fox ever since it was a kit. Unfortunately, Peter's father forced Pax into the wilderness causing separation issues. This book is filled with adventure and truly shows the strong bond between man and his best friend. Could Pax and Peter ever possibly reunite as the years go by?
Genre: Fiction, Horror
Start: September 12
Complete: September 22
The title of the book attracted me.
Liv Silver's life seems to be going somewhat well. Many things are positive in her life, yet, the school's anonymous gossip blogger Secrecy has a lot to say about Liv. Within Liv's dream world, she senses a dark presence following her. Can she figure out what it is and what it wants? Could it possibly be her old enemy coming back for revenge?
