MRS. HOVELING'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
Bobby Philips wakes up one morning invisible. He meets a blind girl, deals with truancy officers & tries to find a way to become not invisible. A great read for guys or gals.
2. "Holes" by Louis Sachar
StanelyYelenats is sent to a boys' detention centre where he has to dig holes that area 5 feet wide and 5 feet deep. Why? Part of the mystery. A good read, not too long for guys & gals
3. "Gatherine Blue" by Lois Lowry
Kira, an "imperfect" human in a "perfect" human society is orphaned. She is allowed to stay because of her gift. Will she use her gift for the good of her world or for the good of herself? An excellent read! For gals & guys
4. "Skeleton Key" by Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider, MI6 teenage spy is back. His mission – to find out why General Sarov and the Russian president are meeting on Skeleton Key Island. He begins the journey with2 CIA agents. Who returns with Alex when the suspense is over? A well written, descriptive, suspense/action novel. For guys & gals
5. "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funk
Mo is able to bring characters to life if he reads stories out loud. An excellent, well written descriptive story for gals & guys of any age.
6. "H.I.V.E." by Mark Walden
Otto wakes up in a helicopter that is occupied by one other passenger, Wing. How did he get there? What is H.I.V.E., the place he's been taken to? Most importantly, how can he escape? Read about Otto's adventure, the new friends he meets and what happens with his escape plan. An excellent read for guys or gals.
7. "The Recruit" by Robert Muchamore (book 1 of the CHERUB series)
James is recruited to the CHERUB agency. He must train and pass a test before becoming an agent. Book 1 of the series, an excellent action beginning. Great series if you like suspense & action. Guys & gals
8. "Evil Genius" by Catherine Jinks
Cadel is no ordinary boy. Find out how he becomes a student at the Institute, what he learns and who lives to graduate. A well written book. Second in the series is "Genius Squad" an excellent sequel. For Guys & gals
9. " Fatality" by Caroline B. Cooney
Rose, a grade 10 honor student, steals a police car to prevent the police from reading the diary she wrote in grade 7. What information in there are the police looking for? Good read, suspenseful, well written … for gals but guys may enjoy it also.
10. "The Wanderer" by Sharon Creech
13 year old Sophie sails across the Atlantic with her 3 uncles and 2 cousins. She and her cousin Cody(also 13) keep a journal – the book – of their experiences while on their journey. Easy read for gals & guys.
11. "Chasing Yesterday #1 Awakening" by Robin Wasserman
A girl wakes up in a hospital not remembering a thing. Who is she? What happened to her? A good read if you're prepared to read all 3 books in the series. The end of the first book leaves you with more questions.
12. "Everlost" by Neal Snhusterman
What happens after we die? Neal suggests that some children got stuck in Everlost, between heaven & earth. Read about 2 kids who end up in Everlost and the adventure that awaits them. Will they get to heaven? A good, interesting read for gals & guys.
13. "Hidden Child" by Anne Cassidy
Lou & her mom are constantly on the run. What are they running from? An easy read good for girls, probably not so interesting for guys;.
14. "Ask Me No Questions" by Marina Budhos
A tale of an illegal Muslim Alien from Bangledesh and their struggle as their father is taken into custody. The family tries to obtain residency in the US. A very good read.
15. "Jade Green" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Orphaned Judith moves in with her uncle but cannot bring anything green into the house. Why? A good read.
16. "Edward's Eyes" by Patricia MacLachlan
A short, easy read about an organ transplant and the boy who gave his corneas.
17. "Things Hoped For" by Andrew Clements
Gwen's a violinist whose grandfather is missing. What happened to him? Bobby from "Things Not Seen" has an appearance. A very good read!
18. "The House of Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
A unique science fiction novel about a clone boy who struggles to understand his role, his existence in El Patron's world.A very good read – higher level.
19. "I am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
A great read for older students, has some mature subject matter. Ed receives playing cards with cryptic clues. Following these clues leads him to intervene in the lives of others ..and become the messenger.
20. "The 39 Clues" by different authors .. 1st one by Rick Riordan
Dan and Amy choose the first clue of 39 instead of $2 million. The search for the next clue leads them on adventure all over the world. Other teams are involved in this race. The first book was excellent, interesting and well written.
21. "Suite Scarlett" by Maureen Johnson
Scarlett Martin lives, with her family, in the hotel they run. When she turns 15 she is given a suite to look after ..comes with a patron whom she has to run around for. Best suited to younger teenage girls
22. "Spy High – Mission One" by A.J. Butcher
A group of 6 kids attend Spy High and must pass a mission before being able to return next term. Each team has 3 chances to pass. Read about Team Bond's experiences. A good read for guys & gals.
23. "Tunnels" by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
14 year old Will likes to dig, especially with his dad. When his dad disappears, Will enlists the help of his friend Chester to find him. They descend into a world that exists underneath ours ….. through tunnels. A very well written story that keeps the reader interested throughout it. Great read for both gals & guys.
24. "Deeper" by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
Sequel to Tunnels. Find out the truth about Rebecca, Will's sister. The adventure continues for Will and Chester. The readers also meet Sarah, Will's mother. an adventurous, good read.
25. "The Face On The Milk Carton" by Caroline B. Cooney
Jane recognizes her face on a milk carton. Was she really kidnapped? Can she believe the story her parents tell her? An intriguing read. Great for gals, ok for guys.
26. "Whatever Happened to Janie" by Caroline B. Cooney
Jane's story continues … it was great to have the second book to start immediately after I read the first book.
27. "The Voice on the Radio" by Caroline B. Cooney
The third book in the Milk Carton series. Find out who the voice on the radio is and what it has to say ..does it help or hinder Jane?
28. 'What Janie Found" by Caroline B. Cooney
The last book in the series. Again I was glad I had all 4 books to read one right after the other. And intriguing read with an interesting end.
29. "Hate That Cat" by Sharon Creech
A great, wonderful story about Jack written in poems. Don't let that scare you away! It is VERY well written and easy to read. I smiled throughout the entire book as Jack wrote about some things that don't make sense (in poetry) to me either …. but that I started to appreciate much more because I read this book.
30. "My name is Seepeetza" by Shirley Sterling
The story of a year in the life of a Native girl called Martha. She shares her experiences at a residential school as well as her memories and traditions from home. An interesting read for either guys or gals.
31. "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
Tally is eagerly awaiting her 16th birthday so she can change from an "ugly" to a "pretty". When her friend, Shay, runs away Tally is told she must find her before she can turn pretty. Will Tally be successful? An interesting read for girls.
32. "The Book of Time" by Guillaume Prevost
Sam's dad has gone missing. Sam finds himself in his father's bookstore in a room in the basement ..a secret room. From there he time travels to different eras in history. Follow him on his adventure through history to locate his dad. Good read for gals or guys.
33. "The Gate of Days" by Guillaume Prevost
The sequel (a third book is on the way) to "The Book of Time". Sam's journey continues with his cousin Lily. Read about their time travelling adventures. Just as good as the first book.
34. "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
Who is Matt? How did he come to be? Follow Matt's adventure as he finds the answers to those questions. A stimulating, exciting read for guys and gals.
35. "Shoulder the Sky" by Lesley Choyce
A deep book that deals with the death of Martin's mother. A good read for mature students.
36. "AlannaThe First Adventure" by Tamora Pierce
Alanna doesn't want to be trained as a lady, she wants to be a knight. Her twin brother, Thom, doesn't want to be a knight, he wants to be a sorcerer. As only boys can be knights, Alanna cuts her hair, pretends she's a boy and goes into training. A well written fantasy. Probably better for girls.
37. "Oliver Nocturne – The Vampire's Photograph" by Kevin Emerson
Oliver is a vampire ..but is he? He befriends two humans, Emalie & Dean, is that normal for a vampire? Read along as Oliver finds out his special purpose in the vampire world. Good for guys & gals.
38. "Oliver Nocturne – The Sunlight Slayings" by Kevin Emerson
Oliver is still on the path to discover his special purpose. His two best friends, Emalie & Dean could be lost to him forever. Why? Who is trying to kill the young vampires in his community? Find out in the next book in this series. Good for gals & guys.
39. "Net Force" by Tom Clancy
In the future computers rule the world. When a holographic murder happens, Matt, a NET force agent looks into it. Matt is a teen who needs to get into the elite, rich chat rooms. Follow his story, does he figure out who killed the baseball players? Good book, some action.
40. "The Reformed Vampire Support Group" by Catherine Jinks
This book is not like all the other vampire books out there. There is no love story. These vampires try hard not to bite non-vampires. When one of the group is killed, the rest of the group sets out to find the killer. Well written book. Good for guys and gals.
41. "Waiting for Anya" by Michael Morpurgo
Jo's town has just been taking over by German soldiers during WWII. He helps one woman send Jewish kids to Spain. Jo is helped by Benjamin who is waiting for his daughter Anya to arrive at the shelter. An interesting read, especially if you like WWII stories about helping Jews. Good for gals & guys.
42. "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Ida's perfect world seems to be collapsing around her. An extremely descriptive, well written story. Highly recommend this one – good for guys & gals
43. "Death by Latte" by Linda Gerber
A great ready about Aphra who went to find her mother ..a CIA agent. Of course Aphra gets caught up in a mystery with her mother and her colleagues. An excellent read! I recommend it highly. Probably better for girls, but guys it's worth a try!
44. "Malice" by Chris Wooding
Excellently written! A unique and intriguing story about characters who get caught in a comic book. Some of the book is written as a graphic novel. The story line is superb and I was left hoping the next book will be out soon. Superb for girls or guys.
45. "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
A graphic novel/novel with an interesting story. Not difficult to read because there are so many pictures that tell the story well. Great for guys and gals.
46. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
An amazing novel written from the point of view of death. I laughed and I cried. Follow Liesel, a German girl in foster care in the beginning of WWII. It is an excellent novel! Great for either gals or guys.
47. "The Alchemyst – The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel" by Michael Scott.
An excellent read for those who enjoy magic with some adventure and excitement. Follow the twins – Sophie & Josh – as their decision to help Nicholas Flamel turns into a magical adventure of a life time. A superb reading for both guys & gals.
48. "Fire Within" by Chris D'Lacey.
A good read if you like squirrels and dragons. The story was interesting. Good for both gals & guys.
49. "The Missing: Book 1 Found" Margaret Peterson Haddix
A well written novel that kept me interested until the last page! An intriguing story about Jonah, an adopted 13 year old who wants to find out who he is. An excellent read for guys & gals!
50. "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
What happens when Nick introduces a new word for "pen"? A fun read for both gals & guys.
51. "The Summoning" by Kelley Armstrong
An interesting 1st novel (of a series) about Chloe and her magical abilities. It was well written and kept my attention right till the end. I really want to read the next book. Probably better for gals, but some guys may enjoy it as well.
52. "The Awakening" by Kelley Armstrong
Book 2 in the Darkest Powers Trilogy. Chloe's (and her friends) journey continues. Action packed and exciting.Again, probably better suited for gals.
53. "The Reckoning" by Kelley Armstrong
The 3rd and concluding book in the trilogy. Another exciting, action packed book. Not sure if I liked how it ended ..would have liked more. Gals
54. "the short second life of bree tanner" by Stephenie Meyer
An "Eclipse" novella … meaning it's about the newbie vampire, BreeTanner, that you briefly meet in Eclipse. The story is about her short life as a vampire. An interesting little read if you're a "Twilight" fan.
55. "the truth about forever" by Sarah Dessen
A great novel with a great theme. Follow Macy as she copes with the loss of her dad. I really enjoyed this book – probably a better read for girls than guys ..but guys could learn from the theme as well.
56. "Does My Head Look Big In This?" by Randa Abdel-Fattah
A well written, comical book, probably better for girls, talking about Amal (16 year old Muslim student in Australia) and her struggle with dealing with teenage life after deciding to wear the hijab full time. It was interesting to see how much the author incorporated different religions/customs/cultures to write an interesting story.
57. "Savy" by Ingrid Law
A good story about a 12 year old girl who eagerly awaits her 13th birthday to get her savy. A good book for gals who are looking for a book that isn't too difficult to read.
58. "What I saw and How I Lied" by Judy Blundell
Definitely a mature read that tackles some adult issues. Intriguing plot set in the late 1940s that involves 16 year old Evie's life. A better read for gals.
59. "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan
An excellent, fast paced action book that is narrated by the two main characters, Carter and Sadie. They tell of their Egyptian mythology adventures. It was was a great read! Great for guys and gals.
60. "House of Dark Shadows", "Watcher in the Woods", "Gate Keepers" all by Robert Liparulo
Welcome to Xander's life. He has to move as his dad accepted a principal position in a new town. The house they find turns out to be a portal to many different parts of the past. Follow Xander and his brother David (sometimes their dad) as they go through many adventures on their hunt. A good read for guys and gals.
61."Scrambled Eggs At Midnight" by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
Calliope moves … a lot. Finally she finds a place where she actually likes to be. She meets a lot of people, including Eliot – the son of a man who owns and operates a camp for kids who need to lose weight and want to find Jesus. A neat story, easy reading. I enjoyed it. Probably better for gals.
62. "Morpheus Road" by D.J. MacHale
A horror/thriller story that kept me on edge the entire time I was reading it. Why is Marsh being tormented by his cartoon creation? What happened to his best friend Coop? A well written, scary, keep you on the edge of your seat till you reach the end … An excellent read for both guys and gals.
63. "Trackers" by Patrick Carman
Adam tells the adventure filled story of his interrogation. This cool book also provides you with passwords to videos on the book's website. It was a lot of fun to watch the videos described in the book. A great story too that kept my interest. A great read if you like computers, adventure or mystery. Great for both gals & guys
64. "The Cardturner" by Louis Sachar
An excellently written book! Alton is told, by his parents who want to be included in the will, to be the cardturner for his blind, very rich uncle. The story is told from 17 year old Alton's point of view.This book is witty, I laughed out loud several times. I highly recommend it for both girls and guys.