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Baxter Family- Firstborn Series
by Karen Kingsbury

Reviewed by Anna
Age: 17
School: Home School

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This series is GREAT for Teenage girls. It has romance and a thriving story, which keeps the pages turning. Written by Karen Kingsbury, The Baxter Family- Firstborn Series, entangles the main character Dayne Matthews, a Hollywood movie star, and his connections to Bloomington, Indiana. It's story is so cool to see how Dayne Matthews life is so much different then anyone could Imagine. I cannot wait to read the next books!

How to Be a Good Mom
by Stephen and Janet Bly

Reviewed by Shamonica J.
Age: 12
School: Connally Middle School

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I think, that particular book made me realize that i wasn't ready to become a mom and i really enjoyed that book.I would love to have a child but, i'm true to myself that i know whats good for me and i wish that other teens would feel the same way i do beacause when your a mother to one or more children you will not have any time to focus on you it will be like mom iwant this and mom i want that and you will have to satify that particular child and if you have more than one child it will be a little diffrent it would be like mom why can't i get what my sister has and you will have no choice but to buy it any way to satify all of your children. That particular book made me realize that i need to focus on the right thing and keep my head in the game wich is my school books because education will take you a long way.And that is why i think that book is so amazing.

Twilight Series
by Stephenie Meyer

Reviewed by Miranda B.
Age: 15
School: Waco High School
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The Twilight Series is about a human girl named Bella and the love of her life, Edward, who just happens to be a vampire. As Bella goes through all the trials and tribulations of normal human teenage life; she has to deal with the added problems of her vampire boyfriend and his vampire family to the mix. These are the best books I've ever read, and I've read a LOT of books. Can't wait until the next book comes out November '08! I hope you enjoy!

The Stand
by Stephen King

Reviewed by John M.
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Review: The Stand is a non-stop adventure based in a post apocalyptic world. The story starts out with every thing going normal and safe, a very potent version of the flu, "Captin Trips", is accidentally released out into the world killing more than 94% of the Earth's population. A very select few are left in an epic battle between good and evil. If you are looking for a good long book to read that will deliver non-stop action I would definitly recomend this one. It has 1153 pages of suspence and danger, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5.

The War of Mirrors
by E.J. Stewart

Reviewed by Willie S.
Age: 15
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Review: War breaks out in Larkwood when a mole forces some weasels to look at themselves in a mirror. They weren't quite ready to see themselves as they really were! The kingdom divides into two groups of animals, the Roots and the Twigs. In the end, the Prince of Acorns stops them from destroying one another. This is one of the best books I have ever read! There are three big battles in all, and each battle ends in a unique, surprising way. No one dies in this story! The War of Mirrors makes us think about how to get along with one another. I rate it excellent!

Vampire Kisses Series
by Ellen Schreiber

Reviewed by Kaycee R.
Age: 15
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The Series is about a goth-girl Raven who has wanted to be a vampire almost her whole life. She lives in a city that she calles Dullsville were everyone must have the lastest fashion, while she is an out cast. She is in love with the city's so called "haunted mansion" which a strange family live that only comes out during the night. The series is events with Raven and her very first true love... If you like supernatural romances then you should enjoy this one!! Also read Twilight, New Moon, China Garden, and Old Magic!

The Cowboy is a Daddy
by Mindy Neff

Reviewed by Sarah
Age: 13
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This book is warm and heart touching. This book has some parts that should not be read by young readers, but other than those parts this story will fill you with adventure and you will just cherish this book!

Star Boy
by Orson Scott Card

Reviewed by Teen Librarian
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This quick, short science fiction story follows Todd's adventures as he longs to become an astronaut. The only thing that stands in his way is what really happened to his mother when she disappeared several years ago...and then he sees an elf in the back yard. Fun and funny, short but twisty, this is a good story for anyone who hates to read longer books.