Nick Carraway, the narrator, moves to West Egg. His house is bordering Jay Gatsby's abode and is across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom. Nick never truly fits into the superficial, alcohol, and sex crazed society of the twenties, and neither does Gatsby who is obsessed with Daisy. Daisy has changed since the last time Gatsby has seen her, before she was married. While the only real loves of Tom and Daisy are their possessions and money, Gatsby never stops holding onto his illusion of his perfect Daisy. He holds parties every week hoping that Daisy will attend just one. When Gatsby and Daisy's affair becomes known to Tom, Daisy in her unstable emotional mess, hits Tom's lover Myrtle Wilson while she is driving with Gatsby. Gatsby is then shot by Mr. Wilson, who hears from Tom that Gatsby killed Myrtle, goes crazy and later commits suicide after he loses his wife. In a way, it is almost good that Gatsby is shot waiting for Daisy so that his illusion of her is never broken. My favorite part was when Nick returns to find Daisy and Gatsby getting along well. Nick says "It's stopped raining". Which takes two meanings. Literally it stopped raining outside, but the mood has also gotten brighter inside.

# of pages: 180
Grade: B+
Reviewed by: Domenique

Old Major tells the animals on Manor Farm to rebel against the humans and basically rule themselves. Months after his death, the animals, lead by Snowball and Napoleon rebelled and drove Sones and the other humans off the farm. At first everything went as planned and the animals all worked hard, but were equal nonetheless. It is until Napoleon takes control when things start to change. He has Snowball chased off the farm by his trained dogs and claims that it was he who wanted to build a windmill and not Snowball...

After Snowball is never heard of again Napoleon gradually gets worse. He begins changing the seven amendments so that whatever he does is never against the rules. He also repeatedly reduces the food rations of everyone but the pigs and the dogs. Everyone is basically forced to work like slaves except the pigs... In the end life becomes just as bad as before if not worse. The pigs begin to act more and more like humans and the old commandments are even removed.

Favorite Part: When Benjamin notices that instead of taking Boxer to a hospital, Napoleon in reality sent him to the slaughter house; so all the animals' try to save Boxer's life. I think this is an example of love and devotion to a loved comrade.

Grade: A
Number of Pages: N/A
Reviewed by: Vanessa

Narnia is a place of talking beasts, a white witch, and a new world is born. Two friends enter another world trying to save a life. But there is an evil white witch there trying to destroy them. Aslan, the lion creates a new world called Narnia. And the two friends end up saving Digory's Mom's life. But as this story ends, it begins a series of other stories.

Favorite part: When Aslan creates Narnia.

Grade: A
Number of Pages: 221
Reviewed by: Katie

Takes place in Narnia. The land has been frozen by the White Witch. Narnians are longing to be set free from her evil. Four children step through a wardrobe door and into Narnia. They learn they are part of a prophecy that will end the witch's reign.

Just when all hope is lost, the return of the Lion, Aslan, brings great change. And a great sacrifice is given.

Favorite part: The battle between Aslan's army and the White Witch's army.

Grade: A
Number of Pages: 206
Reviewed by: Katie

Shasta and Bree are runaways. They meet and join together trying to get away from their hard lives. Soon they find themselves in the middle of a terrible battle. They try to stay out of the battle. But, this battle will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia!

Favorite part: When Shasta and Bree were running away.

Grade: A
Number of pages: 241
Reviewed by: Katie

A prince that is denied his rightful throne. An army gathered in an attempt to rid the land of a false king. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are called back to Narnia. In the end it's a battle of honor between two men. And the outcome will decide the fate of an entire world.

Favorite part: When Peter Defeats Miraz.

Grade: A
Number of Pages: 238
Reviewed by: Katie

The story takes place in Paris in the 1800. Quasimodo, a deformed man, lives in a cathedral among the statues. He is an outcast, and everyone thinks he is a monster. He falls in love with the beautiful Esmeralda. And he ends up risking his life for her!

Favorite part: When Esmeralda gave Quasimodo a drink, and showed him kindness.

Grade: A
Number of Pages: 238
Reviewed by: Katie

A colonial scout, Hawkeye, and a Mohican warrior become friends. It is set during the French and Indian war. The two risk their lives to guide two English sisters through hostile territory. Only one sister ends up making it through. Through all the trials the two men remained friends.

Favorite part: When Hawkeye was saving the two English sisters from enemy Indians.

Grade: B
Number of Pages: 238
Reviewed by: Katie

It's about a young boy who is always getting into trouble. He and his friends go adventuring through a cemetary at night, exploring caves for gold. They run into all kinds of mischief. They even explore what looks to be a haunted house. But they discover it's secret and they end up finding treasure!

Favorite part: When Tom Sawyer finds a cave full of gold.

Grade: B
Number of Pages: 152
Reviewed by: Nick

In 1866 while on a voyage, Professor Aronnax's ship is attacked by a giant squid. The ship cracked in half and the Professor nearly drowns. Suddenly, what they thought was a sea monster, turns out to be a submarine!

Captain Nemo takes the Professor aboard and the wild adventures begin. They discover Captain Nemo is actually living on the submarine. He shows them all the wonders of the deep sea that no one else ever seen.

Favorite part: When the people in the submarine fights seven giant squids.

Grade: A
Number of Pages: 184
Reviewed by: Nick

This book is just a collection of well known Greek myths that are enjoyable and easy to read. It's not at all hard to read, but if you just want some light reading then you should check this book out. From Helios to Apollo each story is just a few pages long. Anyone could read this, but I really enjoyed it.

Grade: B
Number of Pages: 81
Reviewed by: Matt

Ernest Hemingway, renowned as one the the greatest English language authors, set "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in the midst of the Spanish Civil War. There, Robeert Jordan struggles with the decision and preparation of blowing up a bridge. Along the way, he finds comradeship, betrayal, love, and death. Anyone who is looking to go to college should read this book.

Number of Pages: 471
Rating: 4
Reviewed by: John

"Great Expectations is about an orphan named Pip who lives with his older sister, Mrs. Joe, and his brother-in-law named Joe who is a blacksmith. Pip was perfectly content with his social status until he met the ever-so-beautiful Estella and the wealthy Miss Havisham. After his acquaintance with Estella, he vows to become a gentleman. Will he ever become a gentleman and win Estella's heart?
I liked the fact that Pip is very determined to be Estella's true love, but I disliked the fact that he started treating all the poor people badly after meeting her.
People who like books by Charles Dickens or books that take place during the Victorian England timeframe will absolutely enjoy this book.
Other titles include David Copperfield, A Christmas Carol, or other favorites by Charles Dickens."

Number of Pages: 668
Rating: 4
Reviewed by: Stephanie

"Taking place between World War II and the present, this book clearly shows the relationships between an African American family who lives in Chicago. Currently, they are living in a small, old, worn out and dusty apartment, but their hopes and dreams are not crushed yet. They are all waiting for a check from their dad's death insurance money, which amounts to ten thousand dollars. Walter, the main character wants to use it to invest in a liquor store business. Beneatha, his sister, dreams of becoming a doctor. Walter's wife, Ruth, along with Mama (Walter's mom), want to buy a beautiful house to live in, so that their son, Travis, could have his own room. What will they do with this money? Read and find out in this play!
I liked the fact that there was multiple themes that could be learnt from in this book.
People who like reading plays or books about poverty will like the book.
If you like this book, make sure to check other works by Lorraine Hansberry!"

Number of Pages:135
Rating: 5
Reviewed by: Stephanie

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a classic fairytale. It follows the extremely imaginative Alice and her ventures with a fickle Duchess, malicious Queen, a slew of talking animals, and of course a mad hatter. I loved the illustrations in this story, drawn by renowned artist Camille Rose Garcia. I, However, found the book to be for someone of a younger age group. Though the book was interesting, it wasn't very challenging to read. I think this book would be perfect the perfect summer read for a midddle school student.

Number of Pages: 159
Rating: 3
Reviewed by: Vanessa

After their parents' death, Ponyboy Curtis and his two brothers are trying to survive on their own. They live on what is considering the "bad side of town", and are part of a gang known as The Greasers. They also have their two friends Two-Bit, Steve Randle, and Johnny in the gang with them. One the other side of town, there are people known as the Socs, who have money and are higher class. When one member of the Socs is murdered by Ponyboy and Johnney strictly in self-defense, the two boys go in hiding, in fear of being arrested. With the help of their fellow gang members, they are able to stay out of trouble, and stick together. I liked this book because it really captured the idea of how the world i seperated these days about how high you are on the social class. I didn't like how this book had a slow start, but it sped up as it went on. I think readers in grades 8 or 9 will enjoy this book the most. A book that is similar to this book is Emako Blue.

Number of Pages: 188
Rating: 4
Reviewed by: Alisha

This book is about a girl named Dorthy and her house gets torn away in a tornado. The tornado takes her to the land of oz. she tries and tries to get home. Read this book to find out if she gets home or doesn't. I thought this book was an okay book. But I wound recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure. And also to people who like fictional characters and different worlds.

Number of Pages: 199
Rating: 2
Reviewed by: Kayla

"In Fahrenheit 451 Guy Montag is a dedicated firefighter. But in this society instead of putting out fires, the firemen start fires whereever book are thought to be hidden. Books are illegal to have, and to keep people in fear every person with a book is punished. This society is limited to the knowledge they are allowed to learn, it's like they're almost taught what to think. Until Clarisse opened up his eyes and mind and made him think. He noticed all the little things that were'nt there before. Unlike his wife mildred who's family was her program.She never thought for herself, and she tried to kill herself by overdosing on her pills.
One day as guy Montag was going to start a fire at this old womans house. she wouldn't leave, she wanted to burn with the books. Guy couldn't believe how much she cared about these books that she was willing to have her house burned, and get herself killed.
Guy stole a couple books from her house and brought them home. He couldn't tell his wife, he had to keep this secret all to himself. then one day while guy calls in sick, Captain betty come over suspious about Guy. After the visit from Betty guy showed his wife Mildred the books. she couldn't delete it and all she worried about was her ""family"".
Soon guy knew what he had to do. He called Professor Faber and asked if he had any books, but the Poressor knew better, you can't trust a fire fighter. So Guy went to Faber's house and showed him his books, which included the bible. Faber's old college make copies with his printer.
Mildred Montag called the firemen and told them about Guy's books. The house was burned down and everyone was on a man hunt for Guy, to show society there is no exceptions and to keep the fear in everyone.
Guy escapes, and holds onto the books, for later one when the world is ready for them.

Number of Pages: 515
Rating:
Reviewed by: Liana

"Lord of the Flies is about a plane that crashed on an island. No grown ups, and no rules. An island of just boys and they were in heaven, well at first anyways. Ralph is one of the biguns, and he is elected the leader to watch and care for the boys. Ralph's main goal is to keep a fire going at the top of a montain on the island incase and boats or airplanes pass by so they can be rescuced. Piggy is Ralphs friend, he's smart, but does not know how to stick up for himself. At first everything runs smoothly, until jack, another bigun wants to become leader. Jack is more of the savage type and all he really cares about is hunting pigs for food. More of the littluns follow Jack, for good food, and it's much more exciting to go hunting then keeping a fire going.
One night one of the littluns, a boy with a Mulberry-Marked Face saw a "" the beastie"". Since then all the littluns weep every night of fear and jack and his hunters are determined to hunt down the beastie.
Then Jack wants to become the leader, the boys take another vote. Jack wins. He decides to make the cave the new hideout, and yet the beastie is still alive, and spotted ontop of the mounatin.
Everyone turns against Ralph, except Piggy and Simon, who believes the beastie are themselves. As Ralph does his job and keep the fire going, Jack steals the fire and Piggy's glasses (to start the fire). The boys go to the cave to talk to Jack and his followers to get piggy's glasses back but the end up killing piggy and go on a man hunt for Ralph. As they're about to catch him a sailor finds the boys and laughs it off thinking they're playing a game not knowing that sveral boys died on this island..."

Number of Pages: 248
Rating: 3
Reviewed by: Liana

" In the Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the book takes a few diffferent paths. The first path has to do with Tom having fun with his friends. He, Huck, and some other boys will go out by themselves and pretend to be pirates; hiding treasure wherever they may. Another path is the conflict of the murderor, Injun Joe. Should Tom break his vow with Huck that he'll never tell anyone about who Joe really is? The final story in the book is the love interest between Tom and Becky. Like any other young kids, their relationship has its up's and down's.
This book has something for everyone whether it's murder, or adventure, or even romance. It's a timeless classic that has good reason to be on almost every reading list for students at one time or another. Everyone should read this book; NO EXCEPTIONS!!! "

Number of Pages: 217
Rating: 4
Reviewed by: Matt