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Halpern, Sue Introducing Sasha Aabramson
When eleven-year-old Sasha tries to ignore the fact that her brother has Tourette's Syndrome, it takes a classmate to help her understand and accept the situation.
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2
 I really enjoyed this book. It has some good lessons while being comical. - MNHS
2
 I thought this book was great because it had a lot of voice and it made me both laugh and cry.It had good detail and you couldn't put it down. It is realistic with good problem solving. This is a good book to read when you feel invisible because that's how the girl feels. And even if you feel invisible, there is always someone who does love you - CMS
2
 A suspenseful book in which Sasha Marie Curie Abramowitz learns how some things aren't the way they seem and you can't judge a person on the outside - what they say, or what they do. - KMS
1
 This book had lots of ups and down, but yet the plot was still interesting. - KMS
   
Hart, James V. Capt. Hook : the adventures of a notorious youth
Describes the youthful adventures of J. M. Barrie's classic character, Captain Hook, from his days at Eton to his voyages on the high sea.
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2
 The story really developed well - KMS
1
 It was okay. I liked the part where he got into the whirlpool - BMS
2
 I loved the story of the young Capt Hook! - BMS
2
 It was thrilling and exciting - KMS
2
 I never knew how cool James's (Hook's) past was. My favorite part was when he saved Ana Nova and when he made friends with Azibo. - BMS
2
 A fun, interesting read. - MNHS
2
 It is a very adventurous book that dives into you mind as you read all the daring and adventurous things that "King Jas," and his best friend "Jolly Rogers" get into. I highly recommend this book to every body. It's fun and exciting for all ages. Trust me, you will be staying up all night just to finish it. Two thumbs up! - KMS
1
 First few pages lagged, but then it got better - MNHS
   
2
 I liked reading about Capt Hook before he became captain. Learning about his life at Eton and how meeting Anna changed his plans folr his life was really cool.because the book went from his conquest of Eton to his conquest of the seas and showed that even punishments worked folr his benefit. -
   
Hartnett, Sonya Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf
Satchel O'Rye, devoted son of an impoverished couple in a dying rural town, must weigh in balance the life of his most cherished dog and the freedom of a rare striped tiger.
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2
 The book was really good. It grabs your attention right away and keeps it all throughout the book. - MNHS
1
 It was difficult for me to get into the story. Once I did, it was okay. - MNHS
2
 I loved the book, except the author did not tie up the loose ends - MNHS
   
   
Hartinger, Brett The Order of the Poison Oak
Sixteen-year-old Russel, having endured the antagonism of his classmates since admitting he is homosexual, decides to take a counselor job at a summer camp for burn victims, but finds ten-year-old boys have just as many problems as he does.
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0
 I did not like this book because it was about gay guys. - MNHS
1
 The book was a little short, but is had an original plot. I have not read the first in the series but this one was good anyway. The characters were well developed, realistic, and funny. - MWHS
2
 This is a book about a group of teens who were camp counselors. One was homosexual, named Russell. I think he realizes that personality is important, and he also finds a boyfriend. - BMS
2
 Very heart-warming. A true look into the life of an American gay teen. - WHS
1
 This book was just okay. - BMS
Hautman, Pete Invisible
it's clear from the start that there's something not right about the relationship between narrator Doug Hanson and his best friend, Andy Morrow. Doug, a self-proclaimed nerd, is primarily interested in building a matchstick replica of the Golden Gate Bridge for his model railway town. Andy is popular, a football player and actor.
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1
 I liked the book because I could relate to it because the characters were my age. The problems were similar to problems that I have. I also liked it because it didn't stick on one subject for too long. - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - MNHS
1
 This book had many twists and turns, especially at the end. I have to say that I have NEVEr cried at a movie, and maybe only two books, but I almost started crying. The end was so sad. The plot kept me guessing. - MWHS
2
 Such a trip; a boy fascinated with his friend whos's not really there. Parents who are oddballs; it seems his life can't get any worse - MNHS
1
 It was about a kid nobody likes who is trying to get over his grandfather's death. It was too muchabout his feelings. - BMS
1
 I liked the unexpected turn the book took, but it took too long to get there. I was bored in the beginning; the ending was really good, but too fast - MWHS
2
 Really cool read. - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
2
 This book was very interesting. It drew me in from the beginning and kept me wondering what would happen next. - MNHS
Hearn, Julie The Minister's Daughter
In 1645 in England, the daughters of the town minister successfully accuse a local healer and her granddaughter of witchcraft to conceal an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, but years later during the 1692 Salem trials their lie has unexpected repercussions.
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2
 Scandal and magic make this book very interesting to read. The twists keep your attention and make you want to read more. This book reminds me of Hocus Pocus, the movie because they both have magic and spells. I can relate to the parts where she is afraid to take responsibility after her grandmother is gone. This book reminds me of Ireland, land of fairies and leprechans. The description of her home reminds me of Ireland. - MNHS
1.5
 I liked the book a lot, even though it is a little bit confusing, but as you read into it it makes perfect sense. It was an interesting but controversial novel. The novel could go a little bit slower to give the reader time to adjust to the setting, though. - MNHS
2
 In some spots, I was confused because of the random scene changes.For the most part, though, it was a very thrilling and unique plot. - MNHS
1
 This book was very confusing. It still gripped me; I was able to read the entire book. - KMS
2
 I really liked the book because the characters were good and the story was intense. - BMS
1
 It's an okay book, but it's kind of creepy. I'm not very fond of books with witches. - MNHS
2
 I love all the witch trial stuff. I hope there is a sequel to this book. - BMS
Hearn, Julie Sign of the Raven
In the basement of his grandmother's home in London where his mother is recuperating from cancer, twelve-year-old Tom discovers a path to the past where, in the year 1717, a "fairy child" and her friends desperately need his he
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1
 It was about freaks. It was a bit wordy but okay. It was very touching how the mom had breast cancer. - BMS
Herrera, Juan Felipe Cinnamon Girl
Yolanda, a Puerto Rican girl, tries to come to terms with her painful past as she waits to see if her uncle recovers from injuries he suffered when the towers collapsed on September 11, 2001.
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Herrera, Juan Felipe Downtown Boy
From June of 1958 to June of 1959, Juanito tries to stay out of mischief and be good as he, his mother, and his father move around the state of California, never quite feeling at home.
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1
 I really like poem books like this, but there were parts I didn't understand. So I would say this book is just OK - KMS
0
 This is really slow paced with no main plot; it seemed like a waste of time - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book. - BMS
1
 It was okay. Not great. I did like the part when Juanito starts to fight with Sweet Pea. It was interesting when Juanito's father said water was precious. - BMS
Hill, Stuart The Cry of the Icemark
Princess Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshiel forms an army consisting of the Snow Leopards, ancient Vampires, and ferocious Wolf-folk in order to protect her kingdom against the armies of the evil general Scipio Bellorum
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2
 Outstanding! On my top 15 best books ever list for sure! Oskan was my favorite character, but it would have been better if the author had allowed hime to find out who his father was. Still great though. The talking leopards were great! - MWHS
2
 I really liked this book. The different people, places, and cultures were very interesting.I also like how the author left room for a sequel. The ending leaves you laughing. - MNHS
2
 It was great; just the kind I like to read. The queen is faced with decisions that can lead her down the wrong path, but she does the right thing. Sometimes I face good or bad choices, but always choose the right decision. - MNHS
2
 This book had made my top 5 list. I absolutely loved it and can't wait until Stuart writes more. - MNHS
2
 It was a great, just the kind of book I like to read. It was a fantasy book that seemed like it had happened before, uses things of fantasy and real life. MNHS
2
 It was cool. I really enjoyed it. It reminded me of Lord of the Rings. - MNHS
1
 The main plot, the bare essentials, were very interesting. However, I felt the book lacked conflict, and the idea of a 13-year-old seemed unlikely. Usually a regent rules until he comes of age. The main character had only one personality - she wasn't believable - MWHS
2
 I loved all the details they included, and the story was wonderful. The one thing I didn't like - will there be a sequel? - MWHS
1
 It was a good book overall, and I would recommend it - MWHS
2
 It was great. If you like ancient times with some magic, this is the book for you. - MNHS
2
 This is a beautifully written, thoughtful fantasy. - MNHS
Hillman, Laura I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree: a memoir of a Schindler's list survivor
The author tells of her experiences in eight concentrations camps as a young Jewish woman in World War II Germany, and shares the story of how she and her husband met and fell in love in spite of their situation, and how they were saved by being put on the list to work at Oskar Schindler's factory.
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2
 The book was really good. It presented facts and still told a good story. - MNHS
2
 This was a very sweet book - easy to understand and touching. - BMS
2
 It was a very emotional book. Easy to read and well-written - MNHS
   
Hobbs, Valerie Defiance
While vacationing in the country, eleven-year-old Toby, a cancer patient, learns some important lessons about living and dying from an elderly poet and her cow.
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1
 The book was alright. It was interesting, and it gives you a feeling for what's going on - MNHS
1
 Just not that interesting or well written. MNHS
1
 I started to get into it, but didn't like it when the kid and the cow died. - BMS
1
 It was just not my style; some was kind of boring. It was |OK though. - -KMS
Hoffman, Alice The Foretelling
Growing up the daughter of an Amazon queen who shuns her, Rain rebels against the ways of her tribe through her sister-like relationship with Io and her feelings for a boy from a tribe of wanderers.
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2
 Great book on growing up and self actualization. Easy read. Very moving. - MNHS
2
 I really enjoyed this book, the twists and turnsalways surprised me. - MNHS
1
 The book was an interesting story about Amazon women. They way the story was told was odd but I liked it! - MNHS
0
 I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. The character wasn't believable; there didn't seem to be a point to the story line. Even for a fantasy, it just didn't work out. - MNHS
2
 This was a great book and should have an award because it expresses the strength of Amazonians and women, period - BMS
2
 This book was very interesting. I liked how it told about the culture and how they lived. - BMS
   
Hogan, Mary The Serious Kiss
Relates the angst-ridden life of fourteen-year-old Libby Madrigal as she tries to deal with her unhappily married alcoholic father and overeating mother, moving to a new town, and finding the perfect boy to "seriously" kiss.
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2
 The book was cool and had a lot of fun characters - KMS
2
 It's kind of a slow laidout book but it was an easy read. - KMS
1
 The book was a little hard for me to follow, but I still enjoyed it - KMS
1
 I think the character was confused about what she wanted, and that confused me a little. - BMS
2
 I loved it; I couldn't put it down! I couldn't believe how good it was. If I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it - KMS
2
 I loved how Libby's situations were so life-like and how she had to move but found her ral self in Barstow! I couldn't put this book down. - KMS
2
 I really liked this book. I can relate to when Nadine and Libby were on the phone and how they thought that their friendship was ending. - KMS
1
 Some parts were really boring - KMS
2
 It was really good; the twists and turns were in the right directions. I would recommend it for girls, not boys - KMS
Holub, Josef An Innocent Soldier
A sixteen-year-old farmhand is tricked into fighting in the Napoleonic Wars by the farmer for whom he works, who secretly substitutes him for the farmer's own son.
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2
 This book told me a lot about Napoleon and his march on Russia. - MNHS
1
 It was interesting, and I learned somethings - MNHS
2
 I like how it talks of friendship. I relate to cliques like Goth/Prep, Rich/Poor. This is a good book for guys to read. - BMS
2
 I enjoyed the book because it showed what war is like and how soldiers aren't always tough with their feelings - MNHS
2
 Good book with great plot and storyline. Gives insight to war. War-theme quickens read. Great suspense. - MNHS
Horowitz, Anthony Raven's Gate

 

Sent to live in a foster home in a remote Yorkshire village, Matt, a troubled fourteen-year-old English boy, uncovers an evil plot involving witchcraft and the site of an ancient stone circle.
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2
 It had lots of action but was mysterious also - KMS
2
 it was hard to stop reading it, and there were very few boring spots - KMS
2
 This was a great book; it had mystery, suspense, and action. Follow Matt on his adventure to figure out what is wrong with the town he lives in and why all the people who help him die. Read the book to find out - KMS
1
 Alright book, but had too much fantasy stuff. - KMS
2
 This book is great. It takes place in England and has a really intricate plot. - KMS
2
 It was a good adventure and a great use of vocabulary in this book. - KMS

2

 

 This book got me hooked on the first page. Though it was confusing in some parts, overall it was a good read - KMS
2
 It was a little childish, but overall pretty good - MNHS
2
 Horowitz did a great job on this book - KMS
2
 Very exciting and well-written, kept me on the edge of my seat - MNHS
2
 This is one of the best books I've ever read - MNHS
2
 All I can say is WOW. Very on the edge of your seat. Loved it! - BMS
2
 The book had a lot of detail and it was exciting to see what would happen next because right when I thought he was safe, Mrs. Daroruill came and changed everything - KMS
2
 Wonderfully written. I really enjoy Horowitz's books. - MNHS
2
 Great twists and an interesting plot. I couldn't put it down - MNHS
2
 I love the way it leaves dangling in every chapter. Matt has the tendency to bump into different people who later in the story die off otherwise. It was an easy read and an awesome book. - KMS
2
 Awesome! - KMS
2
 I think this book has a lot of similarities to the Alex Rider series. It was prettu unrealistic because he diffed into fantasyland. However it kept me interested, and I look forward to reading the next one - MNHS
   
   
Horowitz, Anthony Evil Star
When orphan Matt closed the Raven's Gate, he foolishly thought that his troubles were over. But they had just begun. As calamities unfold, he realizes that his survival and the fate of the world hang on an improbable alliance of five street-smart youngsters. A noir fantasy even darker than its predecessor.
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2
 I can't wait to read the next one. - MNHS
1
 The sequel to Raven's Gate. This book didn't have much action. I hope you enjoy this book. - KMS
2
 I loved the adventures and great story - KMS
2
It was full of action and surprising events - KMS
2
 The ending really surprised me, and I loved all the action. - KMS
1
 I thought most of the book was kind of boring, though some parts were exciting and the beginning was scary - KMS
2
 The author described people and places very well, and it had a good storyline - KMS
2
 You don't know what's going to happen next - KMS
2
 This sequel to Raven's Gate has twists that you would never think of - KMS
2
 It was a fast read; I want to read the next in the series. He writes great books that make you keep reading - MNHS
2
 A great book. It easily overcomes the first, giving you a sense of mystery all the way through! - KMS
2
 This book was awesome. It was nonstop action; I can't wait to read the next in the series - KMS
1
 It was a little confusing - KMS
2
 The whole Gatekeeper series is awesome. The action is page by page. - KMS
   
Horvath, Polly The Vacation
When his parents go to Africa to work as missionaries, twelve-year-old Henry's eccentric aunts, Pigg and Mag, take him on a cross-country car trip, allowing him to gain insight into his family and himself
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1
 There's something new on every page - MNHS
2
 This was crazy funny; that poor boy with a bunch of old people. BMS
1
 It was just okay. I would recommend it for middle school students. - MNHS
Hoving, Isabel The Dream Merchant
When Josh Cope is recruited by an international corporation, he finds himself pulled into a nightmare as he is caught in a place between dreams and reality, filled with danger and the threat of destroying the past.
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2
 This book was intriguing. At first I was hooked, but the middle was a bit boring. The last 200 pages were outstanding. MWHS
2
 This was much better than I thought it would be. I really liked how the supportive family was all different - MNHS
1
 It was OK, not the best book, but it did have aninteresting plot. - MNHS
2
 It was the best book ever; I couldn't stop reading - MNHS
2
 It was an exciting book with lots of twists and turns. I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy and magic - MNHS
1
 The beginning is boring, but it gets better in the middle. - MNHS
Howe, James Totally Joe
As a school assignment, a thirteen-year-old boy writes an alphabiography, and explores issues of friendship, family, school, and the challenges of being a gay teenager.
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1
 No real plot; awkward, hard to keep reading. MNHS
1
 Interesting, but kind of has no point. - MNHS
2
 Great book! I really enjoyed it - MNHS
2
 I liked it a lot because it's different. Joe used a writing assignment to 'come out of the closet.' - BMS
1
 It was too much of an easy read - MNHS
1
 It was a good book, kind of weird, but good - MNHS
Hughes, Pat Open Ice
NICKY TAG! NICKY TAG!
All his life, crowds have been cheering for Nick Taglio.
He's been skating since he could walk, scoring goals since he picked up a hockey stick. He's only a sophomore but he rules the ice, because Nicky Tag's a fighter. Which means you have to take some hits; concussions come with the territory. When he gets another head injury, his doctor, his parents, and his coach tell him he can never play again. Too dangerous, they say. He can't risk his future.
But they don't understand that without hockey, Nick has no future. It's not a game, it's his life. And nobody can stop him from playing.
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2
 This book is very good if you like sports and reading about high school drama - MNHS
2
 It was pretty good. Didn't really talk about hockey, but mostly what goes on around hockey - MNHS
   
Hughes, Lynne You Are Not Alone: teen talk about life after the loss of a parent

The author offers practical advice for teens who have lost one or both of their parents in death, and describes from her own experiences how to move through the grieving process.

 
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2
 This book was very helpful to me. - MNHS
Humphrey, Sandra MacLeod Dare to Dream! 25 extraordinary lives
In this inspiring collection of biographies, critically acclaimed writer and psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey teaches young people that heroes were once ordinary people whose strength of character helped them to achieve extraordinary things.
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2
 It was a good book with really inspiring stories and interesting people - MNHS
2
 I liked the biographies on Lincoln, Marian White, and Thomas Edison - BMS
1
 it had a good message and was inspiring. - MNHS
2
 A fast read, interesting and inspiring. - MNHS
Hunter, Erin Midnight
Called by StarClan to fulfill a new prophecy, a group of young cats sets out on a long and dangerous journey, knowing only that trouble threatens the forest, as the adventures of the warrior clans continue.
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2
 If you like cats, you'll love this book, but read the first in the series first. - MNHS
2
 The book was wonderful! It was full of surprises and a had rich background story that left me wanting more! - MNHS
2
 It was a fantastic book with all the action and adventure - KMS
2
 I loved this book! It's about 4 clans of cats. One cat from each clan has been chosen to fulfill a new prophecy told to them in a dream. They have to travel to an unknown place. Do they make it, or not. Read and find out - KMS
1
 It was a little confusing at the beginning, but it had a great ending - KMS
1
 This book was just okay. - KMS
2
 I like this author! - MNHS
2
 This book had a lot of feel to it. For example, Firestar was very strict around Bramble Claw and Squirrel Pelt. I felt sadness then - CMS
2
 I liked how the cats had feelings and thoughts - KMS
   
Ives, David Scrib
In 1863, a sixteen-year-old boy nicknamed Scrib travels around the West making his living writing and delivering letters, an occupation that leads to him nearly getting killed, being jailed as a criminal, joining up with the notorious Crazy James Kincaid, and delivering a letter from President Abraham Lincoln to a Paiute Indian.
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2
 This book got my attention and I was interested in the book. It was nice and enjoyable. I would recommend it. - MNHS
2
 I liked all of the action included like when Scrib was put into a dangerous situations where guns were involved. It was also really like a western-style with all the nicknames like Crazy James. I thought the most exciting part was when Dexter was intruding and Scrib got the rush of wanting to kill someone and getting the chance to be brave and protect others. - MNHS
2
 I especially liked this book because it was funny and put me into a good mood - BMS
1
 I thought it was a bit fast-paced, but the book got more interesting as I went along. I liked the part when he meets the man who is holding a letter from his mom. I didn't understand what was going on during the fight. - BMS
2
 This book was funny! You should definitely read this page-turner - KMS
2
 I really liked the way David Ives used words; it made me feel like I was in the old west - KMS
1
 I didn't like the style - KMS
2
 I could relate to this book in many ways. - KMS

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