The Iron Trial is an awesome adventure about a not-so normal boy named Callum. It’s a very inspiring and interesting book. I would definitely recommend this book to Harry Potter and/or The Mortal Instruments fans, and fans of supernatural/magical books! -Blair G. 9th Grader

The Rule of three is a book about a worldwide blackout. I recommend this book if you want to know how to survive when the odds aren’t in your favor.  Bianca M. 10th Grader 

You thought you knew Peter Pan…did you? A great book with a twist on the classic fairytale. Erin W. 9th Grader

Great book with lots of science and humor. A man gets stuck on Mars! Cinder is a similar book to this realistic science-fiction adventure. Erin W. 9th Grader

Alina falls in love with two guys. I recommend this book because there is lots of manipulation. If you liked Graceling, you will enjoy this book. Isim K. 9th Grader

This book and series is a fun joyride but not everything goes as planned. Cameron D. 9th Grader

I recommend this short read for everyone. It’s a roller coaster of emotions with life lessons. -Cameron D. 9th Grader

I recommend the book Greenglass House by Kate Milford to 8th graders and 9th graders because it was funny and interesting. If you like mysteries and ghost stories then this book is perfect for you. -Mackenzie G. 9th Grader

The Martian by Andy Weir

I have to thank Ralph for this recommendation! What an exciting book! Imagine what it would be like to be trapped on a planet, by yourself, with nothing to rely on but your own resourcefulness. (Until later when you can figure out how to communicate with NASA.) I was fascinated by the author’s infusion of math and science; especially botany and calculus. I loved the sub-characters and how they helped save the day back on Earth. It has been a long while since I have read a science fiction book and this one did not disappoint! If you have read this book and liked it, you might also consider reading The 5th Wave by Yancey and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.