The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

     In my humble opinion, I would heartily suggest Rick Riordan's latest masterpiece of mythology, The Lost Hero. I think The Lost Hero is a good book because it is a nicely balanced mix of humor and adventure. Its characters are rather well-developed but I think they were launched into the plot too quickly.
     The Lost Hero is about three main characters: Jason, Leo, and Piper. Each one of them must overcome mental and physical barriers and their closest kept secrets and memories are beginning to stir. They must embark on a dangerous quest to find a mysterious and ancient 'mistress' after being attacked by storm spirits and dumped into a new world. If you read Rick Riordan's past series and liked them, this series is for you.If you haven't read them, then you probably should read them before this one because they are a good introduction to his world of demigods. 

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Wait till Helen comes

     Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn is about a girl named Molly and her new life in an old church with her mom, her brother, her mom's new husband, and his daughter, Heather. When Molly finds Heather playing in the old graveyard in their backyard talking to a ghost named Helen, Molly decides to uncover the mystery of that ghost with her brother. When Heather keeps getting Molly in trouble for things she didn't do, Molly has enough with Heather and tries to take her away from Helen. At the end, both Molly and Heather find that they're both loving and caring sisters. I recommend this book for people who like scary stories, mysteries, or adventures.

Eggs By: Jerry Spinelli

       This book is an afternoon worthy book. What I mean is, It's a good book to  relax and read on a Sunday afternoon.
       It's about a boy named David who is troubled. He shows great distaste for his grandmother with whom he lives. It is clearly shown that David's grandmother loves him and shows a great deal of compassion for him. Her many attempts at finding a friend for David are put to rest when David finds a quirky girl named Primrose. She's fun, she's sassy, she's stubborn, she's different, she's abnormal, she's trouble. Their talks and late night sneak-outs lead Primrose and David into a bizarre friendship.
        I'd recommend this book to any older child. It is a book that you'll find you can easily make connections with. The sprinkles of humorous remarks and surprising comments will have you laughing and gasping at the unexpected twists and turns.



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