Sunday, December 29, 2013

Sky Jumpers


A fast-paced adventure
     In the wreckage after World War 3 and its green bombs, small towns have emerged. Hope lives in just such a town, called White Rock. Unable to invent, as her town expects from all its citizens, Hope struggles to fit in. Because of her lack of inventing skill, Hope chooses to invest more time in the other skills that she finds strength in, like sky jumping into the Bomb's Breath the toxic band of air left by the bombs. However, when bandits invade the town, seeking priceless antibiotics, Hope's daredevil nature may just save her world.
     A book so exhilarating, it could be compared to actual sky jumping, this book had realistic characters, exciting plot and an interesting setting. Hope is a great protagonist whose perspective is often the same as the reader's perspective on things. I like this because it makes the entire story seem possible. The content and vocabulary render the book friendly to all listeners, and the plot holds readers tight and does not let go till the end of the story. I gave it five stars for an immersive experience that included humor and action in a child-friendly manner.

The Pet War


An Animal-Lover's Book


     Everyone knows that cats and dogs do not get along, and neither do brothers and sisters. So when Lexi wants a cat and Otto wants a dog, the foundations are set, and war is inevitable. Soon both sides are racing for the five hundred dollars to get their desired pet. However, Lexi has always been better at everything than Otto, so it seems impossible for Otto to win. However, Otto cannot live with the thought of a cat, so, he will just have to muster the strength and win the Pet War! 
     Five stars for this book. Otto's hilarious narration gives readers a laugh on every page whether it is with Otto for his successes or at him for his misadventures. Animal lovers everywhere will love this book. Delighted readers will especially love the twist ending that is completely unexpected. I am a cat person myself, and I was rooting for Lexi and her hoped-for cat, Fluffernutter. I loved this book. This book made my heart race, for the narrator never reveals how much Lexi was earning, so whenever Otto totaled up his money, I worried that Lexi's unknown amount of riches had already been succeeded by Otto in the race. I would recommend this book to any animal lover for its fun plotline and humor.