Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulson

Whoops!  Has it really been 2 weeks since I've posted new books??  My apologies... I won't let it happen again (until the next time it happens)

Notes from the Dog

Gary Paulsen

Picture is coming

Genre: Realistic Fiction... growing up

Summary: Dylan is really shy and over the summer ends up coming out of his shell thanks to his next door neighbor.  Dylan tries to help her as she helps him.

Just so ya' know... this is the same author as Hatchet and Lawn Boy.  This book is nothing like Hatchet and has the same "feel" as Lawn Boy.

Review: I give this book a 4 out of 5.  It's an easy read that doesn't jump all over the place.  But as you probably know, I like plot twists and edge of your seat action.  Not so much in this book - but a good story and a few tears!

This book reminds me of Forget Me Not.

How To Steal a Car

How To Steal A Car

Pete Hautman

Summary:  A fifteen year old girl became addicted to stealing cars! Yes, she's addicted.  She's not really sure why she likes to steal cars, she just does!

Review: This is one of those books where you are waiting for something bad to happen... because you just know it's not going to be good... But I won't tell you what if/what it is!! 

I give this book a 4 out of 5... it's pretty good but not as good as I expected!

This book reminds me of...  I'm not really sure!  What does it remind YOU of?



The Great Wide Sea by M H Herlong

The Great Wide Sea by M H Herlong

Genre: Action, Adventure, Survival, and WHOA!

Summary: A dad and his three sons are mourning the deat of their mom.  Dad decides to buy a boat and go on a year-long sailing adventure around the Bahamas.  but what happens when they are gone is mind-blowing craziness... lost a sea, missing person, insane storm, the whole works!

Review: Great book!!!  You won't be able to put it down and do not, I repeat, do NOT read the last chapter ahead of time. The tension between the dad and the oldest son is realistic and you will just be hooked!

I give this a five out of five.  And it reminds me of The Young Man and the Sea (but WAY more action).

Peak by Roland Smith

Peak by Roland Smith

Genre: Adventure, outdoorsy, and perfect for guys and girls

Summary: Peak Marcello was arrested for climbing a building in New York City and the judge deciedes to send him with his father - who happens to be a mountain climber! Peak gets the opportunity to climb the most dangerous mountain... EVEREST! Many people who attempt to climb never make it - does Peak?

Review: Awesome book! Once you get past the first 50 pages or so, you won't be able to put it down! The stuff he encounters is crazy...

I give it a five out of five!

This book reminds me of Everest by Gordon Korman and Cryptid Hunters by Roland Smith