The Treasure Map of Boys by E. Lockhart

The book The Treasure Map of Boys is about Ruby Oliver's struggle with high school, friends, her job, and of course boys. Her mixed feelings and unpredictable actions make this book interesting yet relatable. Overall it was funny, entertainng and it has a cute cover. I enjoyed this book. This book would be enjoyed by most 12-16 year olds. The only thing is that I would read it's companion novels The Boy Book and The Boyfriend List because it can be a bit confusing if you read this book first. But definitely worth reading.
~Kaitlyn, Teen Book Reviewer

Return to Groosham Grange by Anthony Horowitz

Return to the Groosham Grange is a very descriptive and magical book. This book is a mix between horror, fiction, and fantasy. Also this book is like a cross between Harry Potter and Goosebumps. The main character David Eliot is a very smart and talented student in the school Groosham Grange. The school has a background of magical powers and mystical beings such as the teachers themselves. David becomes very suspicious of a new boy Vincent because Vincent only was at the school for a short time, but is catching up to David in academics and sports. He begins to get jealous and nervous because the student that has the most points at the end of the year wins the most prestigious prize, The Unholy Grail.
~Robert, Teen Book Reviewer

I'm a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be Your Class President by Josh Lieb

The book I'm a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want To Be Your Class President was about a boy named Oliver Watson who is a genius, a multi-billionaire, and is planning world domination. He’s a scientist and has countless people working for him. His best friend is a pit bull mix named Lollipop. But even a genius has problems- the book is about Oliver’s struggle to become class president and, although he denies it, his desire to improve his relationship with his father. Since Oliver was young, Oliver and his father have always been at each other. Secondly, Oliver thinks that if he becomes class president, his father will be impressed and Oliver is that much closer to world domination. Follow Oliver through his campaign with the “Meanest Girl in School”; Tatiana, Mom, and the “Most Popular Girl in School”; Liz. With her tagalong Logan making him posters and t-shirts and everything a candidate needs. Probably the most unusual group you’ll ever meet.

This book was hysterically funny and I never wanted to put it down. I would recommend it to everybody. It’s a great read but the whole topic is a little out there.
~Lisa, Teen Book Reviewer

Funny How Things Change by Melissa Wyatt

The book "Funny How Things Change" by Melissa Wyatt was simply mediocre. I guess I would recommend it to a friend depending on the kind of books they read. It's a book about a couple living in West Virgina who throughout a series of events find out they aren't the best match. The description of the books isn't as great as it seems. There were points in the story that were just plain irrelevant and confusing. I think Melissa Wyatt tried to put too much into a little story. So I guess for the most part, I wouldn't really re-read the book, or recommend it to a friend.
~Keith, Teen Book Reviewer

Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor

In the book Waiting for Normal, when Addie’s all-or-nothing mother and kind stepfather get divorced she and her mother have to move to a dinky trailer, under the over pass. With Addie’s stepfather gone she spends most of her time alone, with her mother leaving for days at a time, not even telling Addie where she is going. She is an independent girl. She meets a lot of people, like Helena from school and Soula, the cancer-stricken woman running the gas station across the street.

The book has a sour-and-sweet ending, making you cry and smile, all in one chapter. This book is really great, and it is not a typical read. It has a lot of emotion without being dark and scary or light and girly. It’s like nothing I’ve ever read before. The author teaches you how someone always has it worse than you, and not to feel so sorry for yourself, because you can overcome your troubles.

~Jasmine, Teen Book Reviewer

Deenie by Judy Blume

I read Deenie by Judy Blume. This is a fantastic book. Its about a 12 year old girl named Deenie. She is in the 7th grade and she is diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. She has always been pressured by her mom and her "Aunt" Rae to peruse modeling. They have been setting her up interviews with agencies but they all have been saying the same thing, her posture is awkward. Deenie doesn't want to be a model, she rather be a cheerleader but when her and her best friend Jenny both try-out only Jenny makes the cut and this gets Deenie very upset. Deenie had to see 4 different doctors until they finally figured out what was wrong. She wants to get a surgery so it can be over and done with but her mom rather would have it otherwise. She has to figure out how to live with an uncomfortable brace for the next four years facing her "relationship" with Buddy, modeling and just living her life.

~Letitia, Teen Book Reviewer