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After the bleak and repressive society of the Giver, here is a society that is too wild, where one must fight to survive, and those who can claw their way to the top are the victors. Kira was born crippled, so they wanted to toss her into certain death via mauling by Beasts in The Field, but her mother was strong and fought them off. Now her mother is dead, dead of a mysterious illness, and they want her in The Field. They take her to the Council Edifice, where the powerful Council of Guardians decide whether she lives or dies. A powerful figure comes to her aid: it is Jamison, assigned by the Council to be her Protector. He defends her, saying that her incredible talent in weaving more than makes up for her crippled leg. Kira is tasked by the Guardians with an important task: she must repair the robe of the Singer, who retells her village's history annually. She goes with her friend, the scruffy Matt, to her new quarters in the Council Edifice, where she meets the Carver, a boy around her age who carves the Singer's staff. She learns the art of dyeing from Annabella, a wise elder. However, something's not right. She and Thomas soon meet a tyke named Jo, who is gifted with Singing. Unlike them, though, she is not allowed to leave, she is locked in her room. IS there something the Council's not telling them? I found this novel to be good, but not that good. Warning: it ends on a not really cliffhanger per se, but it certainly urges you, practically forces you to read the next book. It was a real pleasure reading about Kira getting saved and trying to protect herself against her enemies, at the beginning. But the book sort of died out in the middle, with unease being introduced slowly, bit by bit, until the semi-explosive resolution. All in all, it would have been much better if the pacing was a little quicker. It was a companion, not a sequel: you won't be seeing Jonas or the others in this book. All in all, I liked how it had a bigger emphasis on teamwork, friendship, etc., especially between Kira and that little boy named Matt, who has a very interesting way of speaking and an optimistic outlook on life. By the end, you will realize that though the societies from this book and The Giver are outwardly different, they have a similar warning: choose who you trust, for they may be lying. A final note: I don't think this book was all that dystopia as The Giver (now that was a masterpiece dystopian novel): it reads more of a novel about overcoming your defects, both physical and mental, by relying on your friends. If you liked The Giver, you really NEED to read this book (and the rest of the books in the series.)

At twelve years old, Percy Jackson is teetering on the edge of expulsion from his boarding school. Little does he know that his troubles are just beginning. When his best friend is bullied and his teacher transforms into a monster before attacking him, Percy's life changes forever. Suddenly, the mythical creatures from his Greek mythology textbook are no longer just stories – they're real, and they're after him. To top it off, he's accused of stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt, and he has just ten days to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods. Joined by a satyr and a demigod, Percy embarks on a gripping journey from New York to Los Angeles, where he must confront enemies and overcome personal challenges to save the day. Will he get back Zeus's lightning bot before he turns into dust? Happy Reading! ~Victoria

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic is about the famous story of the sinking of the Titanic. In this book, a young boy called George went on the ship with his aunt and sister. The book describes in detail everything that happens. It combines fiction with nonfiction, so you are learning facts while enjoying a good story! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do!

Another adventure awaits for you with Kate McCrady along with her friends; Mia and Gabby Vasquez and Lainey Winters. One day when they are in Pixie Hollow as usual with their fairies friends until Tinker Bell said something about Peter Pan, and Peter is her oldest friend until she forgot of why she waited too long to hang out with him until remembered why. But also, Tinker also knew that Peter could easily get the girls in troubles, so she worries about them. - Happy Reading!

This book is about a half-mer, she knows she shouldn't have worn the ring she found on her bed because she is now under a curse. She finally finds the perfect match for the two rings. Her Parents! I would recommend this book to anyone who like emotional and adventure. People who like mystery will love it to!