The Enemy.Higson, Charlie. 440p. Sept. 2009
The Enemy is a sad and bit scary story about a group of kids living in London after a big disease swept through the entire globe and left all of the people in the world age 18 and older more or less dead. It left them like animals with little thought except for food and rest. These animals now monsters roam the streets of london like animals killing kids where they go. In the book, the kids have to move from their base which can’t support them anymore and go to a new – safe – place where they can finish building their lives safely. Where they won’t have to go scavenging for food every other day, and live much more at peace. This is made possible by a special child who they met along their journey. Overall this is a good book for those of you who like a little bit of scary in your books. The book is ideal for 12 years and up.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Rowling, J.K. 734p. July, 2000.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, (the 4th is a series of 7), the main character, Harry Potter has another stunning story filled with adventure and action. In this story, Harry has to complete 3 different tasks all of which test his skills as a wizard. This is because he is accidentally chosen to compete in the Tri-wizard Cup, which is a competition between the 3 main wizarding schools NAME THE SCHOOLS. The other competitors in in the Tri-wizard Cup much older and experienced – they know more magic. Harry has a hard time competing in this book and the danger of Voldemort mounts as the dark lord grows stronger. Even though Harry is underage, somehow he stays in the competition – all the way to the final task. Which happens to be the maze. Now with his goal so close the only question that remains is whether or not he will win the cup, and if that will be the end? Read the book to find out. Overall this book is very action packed, full of excitement and danger, and an excellent read for those who like a thrill.
The Iron Trial. Black, Holly and Casandra Clare. . 304p. Sept. 2014
The Iron Trial is about a kid named Callum who comes from a old mage family. On this alternative Earth, a select few have discovered that a few humans have the ability to manipulate 5 elements, Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Chaos. They decided to make a School to teach others who had this power how to weird it properly…lest they let the power get out of control and kill themselves as well as anyone else out there. His father is an accomplished mage who gave up his trade because Callum’s mother died. The trial itself is about who does and doesn’t get into mage school. Callum’s father does not want Callum to be accepted to the school because he blames the very magic taught at the school on his mother’s death. Callum does does end up getting accepted into the school, and he becomes friends with many of his classmates and does not want to leave – despite his father’s warnings of danger. While he is at the school, he finds out secrets including one terrible one that shakes the foundation of what he believes… and who he really is. You’ll have to read the story to find out what it is! In general, this book is ideal for 6th to 8th graders.
