Book Review Form

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Riverdale Public Library Teen Patrons - Book Reviews for Summer 2015



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Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of the Book: The Boy Project
Author: Kami Kinard
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it was very interesting to see all the charts and diagrams and how they related to the plot of the story.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Sixth Grade glommers, norks, and me
Author: Lisa Papademetriou
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it gives insight into the mind of a 6th grader. Since I’m going into 6th grade this book has proved to be very useful.

Name: Shane C.                      Grade: 6
Title: Trial By Fire
Author: Jeff Probst
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, because it is fun and tempting to read and suspenseful.

Name: Alekya G.                     Grade: 9
Title of Book: Order of the Phoenix
Author: J.K. Rowling
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, it is very entertaining and relatable. I also like fiction.

Name: Anvita G.                      Grade: 6
Title of Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author: J.K. Rowling
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I like this book because it has a lot of adventure. It is also very intense and funny.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of the Book: The Amber Spyglass
Author: Phillip Pullman
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it provided a thrilling and even heart-breaking ending to trilogy I have thoroughly enjoyed.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Author: Stephen Chbosky
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, because it was very funny and I found it interesting and relatable.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Maniac Magee
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it had humor and the short chapters helped to make this book a page turner.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 7
Title of Book: Divergent
Author: Veronica Roth
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it had humor and the author definitely knew how to keep you reading.

Name: Shane C.                      Grade: 6
Title of Book: Pokemon XY Primal
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I like this book because it’s a guide.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: Horten's Miraculous Mechanisms
Author: Lissa Evans
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, I really liked this book because it was an exciting mystery and adventure book and it was all brilliantly written.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Paige McKenzie
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it was exciting in a “creepy” way. The author knows how to keep it tense without being redundant. Definitely a page turner.

Name: Shane C.                      Grade: 6
Title of Book: Black Anchor
Author: Carl Bowen
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I like this book because it was an action book.

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Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: The Candy Smash
Author: Jacqueline Davies
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it is part of a series I particularly enjoy and it included a lot of drama and mystery. It also has plenty of diagrams.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: 5,000 Awesome Facts about Everything
Author: National Geographic Kids
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, because it had lots of interesting facts and I found it very easy to read and it taught me many facts that I want to tell everyone.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Sisters
Author: Raina Telgemeier
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because the author included a lot of humor and it was fun how the book switched between past and present.
Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of the Book: Lizzy Bennett’s Diary
Author: Marcia Williams
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, I liked this book because it was like a behind the scenes to one of my favorite stories Pride and Prejudice and is interesting and funny.
Name: Alikya G.                      Grade: 9
Title of Book: Incarceron
Author: Catherine Fisher
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, it is very similar to the Maze Runner and had an interesting plot.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Smile
Author: Raina Telgemeier
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it was a graphic novel and I really enjoy reading those. The book also includes a lot of humor.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: The First Marauders
Author: Skyler
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, because it was an untold story of what happened in Hogwarts before Harry Potter’s time and it was interesting. I like the Harry Potter series so this was great!

Name: Nina S.
Title of Book: Lost
Author: Sophie Long
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, I liked this book because it was very exciting and relatable and kept me on edge because of the action.
Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: One of those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies.
Author: Sonya Sones
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it was a page turner and the author included a good amount of humor.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: The Summer I Saved the World in 65 Days
Author: Michele Weber Hurwitz
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because it has a touching storyline and thoughtful moral.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: Finding Neverland
Author: Jackie_Starz
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, because it was a tale which involved magic, action and mystery in a well thought out story line with an interesting plot.

Name: Shane C.                      Grade: 6
Title of Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
It was a funny book.

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Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Author: John Boyne
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, I liked this book because it was historical fiction and I find that genre very interesting and fun to read but it was also very sad which I thought made it harder to finish.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Author: J.K. Rowling
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because the author included humor.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Drama
Author: Raina Telgemeier
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I liked this book because the author included a lot of humor. The author also found a way to make this book a page turner by setting it up like a play.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: Among the Hidden
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
No, I did not like this book because I found the ploy confusing and the end inconclusive. It was confusing and overall not my favorite book.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: Xtreme Illusions
Author: National Geographic
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
No, I did not really enjoy this book because it frustrated me when I couldn’t understand what the book was explaining about illusions and I just found it not pleasurable.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 7
Title of Book: The Lemonade Crime
Author: Jacqueline Davies
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I like this because the kids set up a court and I have a strong interest in the way a court works and court in general.

Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: Titanic Voices from the Disaster
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I have mixed feelings about this book. It was an interesting topic and I like the facts and information. But, I don’t think I would like to read this book again because the information was presented in a boring fashion.

Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: Keesha’s House
Author: Helen Frost
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I didn’t like this book because the poetic form and the constant switch of characters was confusing.

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Name: Reilly D.                       Grade: 6
Title of Book: The Bell Bandit
Author: Jacqueline Davies
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
I thought this book was okay; it wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t the best either. The only reason I think this book is halfway decent is because it is part of a series I enjoy.


Name: Shane C.                      Grade: 6
Title of Book: Sports Illustrated
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
Yes, it is my team.

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Name: Nina S.                         Grade: 7
Title of Book: Steeling Freedom
Author: Elisa Carbone
Did you like this book? Why or Why not?
No, because I felt that it was a bit boring and since it was a nonfiction book made it harder to like because that is not one of my favorite genres. I did however like that it was a history book.



Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Summer Reading @ Riverdale Public Library!

Join the Summer Reading Program at Riverdale Public Library!  
 
The Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 22 and ends Friday August 7.  This year's theme is Unmask!  
 
To participate, come to the library, fill out a registration card, and pick up a raffle ticket.  You can also download a raffle ticket here.
 
When you finish reading a book or listening to an audiobook, fill out the information on the on the raffle ticket write a short review.  
Drop it off at the library and become automatically entered in a weekly raffle!  You'll also get a free book to keep and a free coupon for pizza or ice cream!
At the end of the summer, we'll draw one winner for the grand prize!
Registration begins Monday, June 22.  Sign up in the library.  

Summer Programs for Teens & Tweens

Registration is required for all programs.  Register in person or by phone at 973-835-5044.
 
3-D Comics
Thurs. July 9
7-8 p.m.
Entering grades 4-6
Are you a fan of graphic novels and manga?  Do you love to draw?  Learn how to create your very own 3-D comic book--3-D glasses provided!
 
 
MASK-ERADE
Thurs. July 30 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE)
5-6 p.m.
Entering grades 6+
Design an awesome mask to create your super-secret identity and origin story!
 
 
Summer Movie Night:  "Insurgent"
Wed. Aug. 5 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE)
5:45 p.m.
Entering grades 6+
Enjoy popcorn and part two of the Divergent trilogy on our big screen.  Plus, enter a raffle to win a copy of the book, Allegiant!  (Rated PG-13, 119 min.)
 
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Camp Half-Blood
Thurs. Aug. 6
5-6 p.m.
Entering grades 4-6
Are you a half-blood, descended from the great Greek gods?  Prepare to go on a quest like Percy Jackson and test your knowledge of all things mythological!  
 
 
Teen Volunteer Program
If you are interested in volunteering this summer, contact Miss Lara at the library.  Volunteers must be entering grades 6+ in September.  Space is limited.  
 
 
College Essay Writing Workshop
Wed. Sept. 30
7-8:30 p.m.
Grades 6+
Prepare for higher education with this one-on-one workshop taught by experienced teacher and college coach, Linda Presto.  Space is limited.