The Case of the Missing Marquess

The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery

Enola Holmes, much younger sister of detective Sherlock Holmes, must travel to London in disguise to unravel the disappearance of her missing mother.

My Thoughts: This is the first of a series of mysteries. It is a great start to a story that could continue for quite awhile! If you like codes, this story will excite you as you see how Enola solves a series of puzzles and codes to try and find her mother.

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The Sweetheart of Prosper County

The Sweetheart of Prosper County by Jill Alexander

In a small East Texas town largely ruled by prejudices and bullies, fourteen-year-old Austin sets out to win a ride in the next parade and, in the process, grows in her understanding of friendship and helps her widowed mother through her mourning.

My Thoughts: I wanted a rooster after reading this story! Austin's story is funny and interesting and I couldn't wait to read more!

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Also Known as Harper

Also Known as Harper by Ann Haywood Leal

Writing poetry helps fifth-grader Harper Lee Morgan cope with her father's absence, being evicted, and having to skip school to care for her brother while their mother works, and things look even brighter after she befriends a mute girl and a kindly disabled woman.

My Thoughts - Harper was an endearing character that showed so much strength! I really enjoyed getting to know her! Her story is amazing to me because I don't know how I would handle her life situation.

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Suck it Up!

Suck it Up! by Brian Meehl

After graduating from the International Vampire Leage, a scrawny teenaged vampire named Morning is given the chance to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a superhero when he embarks on a League mission to become the first vampire to reveal his identity to humans and to demonstrate how peacefully-evolved, blood-substitute-drinking vampires can use their powers to help humanity.

My Thoughts - I liked this vampire story that wasn't anything like Twilight! It was funny!

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Being Nikki

Being Nikki by Meg Cabot

Studious, socially conscious Emerson Watts learns startling news about the family of Nikki Howard, the teen supermodel into whose body Emerson's brain was transplanted by the nefarious Stark corporation.

My Thoughts - I liked this book almost as much as I liked Airhead! Meg Cabot did a great job of showing the struggles Em has trying to be supermodel Nikki Howard. There was some heartbreak in the story and a teaser at the end for the next book in the series: Runaway, to be published in May of 2010! So long to wait!!!

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If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period

If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko

Kirsten and Walk, seventh-graders at an elite private school, alternate telling how race, wealth, weight, and other issues shape their relationships as they and other misfits stand up to a mean but influential classmate, even as they are uncovering a long-kept secret about themselves.

My Thoughts - This wasn't what I expected! It had a surprise mystery to solve as Kirsten and Walk see how their lives are connected. I listened to this book on CD and really enjoyed it!

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Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree

Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree by Lauren Tarshis

A quirky and utterly logical seventh-grade girl named Emma-Jean Lazarus discovers some interesting results when she gets involved in the messy everyday problems of her peers.

My Thoughts - I loved Emma-Jean! She has such a wonderful heart and she certainly means well. I laughed at her plans to help people! I actually listened to this book on CD. The narrator was great!

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