Tangerine by Edward Bloor

Wow, can't believe I forgot to blog this one.

Tangerine is a great read for 7th grade students with amazing themes of diversity, ethinicity, and multi-culturalism. The kids got very wrapped up in this story, and got MAD at the villian! It was fun to watch them grow to hate this character. The plot is very fast-paced, and there are lots of twists and turns to it. Great class read for middle school, but probably wouldn't read it above 7th grade.

The Charlemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry

This book was very "Da Vinci Code-esque" I love Berry's adventures, and this one was no different. The former agent pitted against the Admiral of the Navy, with even the president involved, it was a fast-paced thriller, complete with the amazing historical find at the end. Although I didn't like this one as well as his "Romanov Prophecy", or "Angels and Demons" for that matter, I did really like this book. It was a great read with my booklight since we had no electricity this past week!
Older readers should enjoy this book....and it is very boy friendly.

the Inkheart trilogy by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart
Inkspell
Inkdeath

WOWWEEE! I loved these stories! They are truly a "booklover's book". Meggie, the main character finds out she has a special ability when it comes to reading. She finds herself in a fantasy world, in love, and without her family. The coming of age story, mixed with a little magic and fantasy and you have one great series! LOVED IT!!!