The Kane Chronicles Book One:The Red Pyramid

   14-year-old Carter and his younger sister, Sadie, were separated from each other six years ago for the safety of an unknown danger. But then, one day, when they met again for a reunion, they took a trip that made them end up losing their father, encountering a fiery figure, and blowing up the British Museum. As they track down the secrets, they find out that they are Egyptian gods and have powers that are beyond compare. As they team up with some Egyptian gods, including Bast, Amos, Horus and Isis, they learn the shocking past of the Kane family, and encounter the greatest god ever born.

      My Rating: 9 out of 10

Weaknesses:Some 

Ages 12+

Survivors #1: The Empty City---Series By Erin Hunter

Lucky is a lonely, but happy, dog. He gets trapped in a "longpaw" house, but then all mayhem breaks loose. A Big Growl has freed the trapped dogs, but has destroyed the longpaw Pack! Forced to survive in the wreckage, Lucky becomes a Lone Dog, a dog without a true Pack. But when his friend urges him to have a Pack, Lucky joins some Leashed Dogs, and they become friends. Can Lucky fit in with this strange new Pack and avoid the villainous Wild Dogs and the creepy yellow longpaws that follow their every move?

                                                            My Rating:10 out of 10
                                                   Weaknesses:Not that I know of.
                                                           Recommended for 11+

Pinocchio---By C. Collodi

For those who have watched the movie and think that they know the story of Pinocchio, WRONG! You're still missing parts of it, including getting his legs burned off, turning into a donkey and more. Don't forget the whale!
                                                   
                                                         My Rating:9 and 1/2 in 10
                  Weaknesses:This is a classic(to tell you the truth I don't like classics, but other than that, most of them are okay), a bit confusing
                                                           Recommended for 7+

Through the Looking Glass(and what Alice Found There)---By Lewis Carroll

"Through the Looking-Glass(and what Alice Found There)" is a classic that people all over the world have adored Lewis' writing. Sequel to, "The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland", Alice goes on a trip to the looking-glass house and finds herself slipping through the wall! Then she finds many challenges in the strange world Beyond the Glass, including fairy tales that come true, a land made out of a chessboard, living food and more.

                                                            My Rating:6 out of 10
                                            Weaknesses:Super, SUPER, confusing.
                                                            Recommended for 9+

How to Twist a Dragon's Tale---By Cressida Cowell

     This is a story from the series, "How to Train Your Dragon", following the life of the greatest Viking Hero, Hiccup, son of the chief. When the biggest heat wave of the summer spreads out, the Volcano is about to erupt, causing the Exterminator eggs to hatch! Can Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III find the Fire-Stone and prevent the Exterminators from turning Berk into ash?

                                                              My Rating:9 out of 10
              Weaknesses:Confusing drawings(kids that don't like pictures don't have this problem).
                                                          Recommended for 7+

The Problem with the Puddles---By Kate Feiffer

"The Problem with the Puddles", is a very fun book about the Puddle family, a family with parents that never get along. They all are waiting for a chance to go on a trip to the city, but a storm is blocking their way! And as soon as they are on their way, they leave their dogs, Big Sally and Little Sally, behind at their country house! Will the two disagreeing parents find their dogs? Find out in this fun and exiting story guaranteed to make you giggle.

                                                    My Rating: 7 out of 10
                                                  Weaknesses: Confusing, story line.
                                                     Recommended for 8+