Jonas's world is perfect, and under control. There is no war, fear, pain, or choices. Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the Receiver of Memories. He receives special training from The Giver. He discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives, and he desperately looks for a way to break the terrible cycle in which they live.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal, Rebecca Caudill Award

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0440237688

ISBN-13: 9780440237686

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Fourteen-year-old Giannine has been proclaimed king in a virtual reality game, but she will have to solve some problems in the kingdom to claim her crown. Then, she learns that protesters have damaged the gaming equipment, and if she doesn't successfully complete the game she may be killed, in the game as well as in real life!

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award 2005

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 12/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0-15-20456

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A boy is a clone of an old man who he believes loves him. When the old man is sick and needs his blood, he finds out the truth. Can he save himself as well as making things right again?

Awards won: Newbery Honor 2003

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 11/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0689852223

ISBN-13: 9780689852220

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This book is a MUST read for any boy or girl serious about learning how to become a Jedi. Information about the Jedi, their special powers, training, weapons, equipment, spacecrafts, and enemies is clearly illustrated and explained in this enjoyable and fact-filled book about the protectors of the Galaxy. 'May the Force be with you' as you explore the world of the Jedi!

Similar authors: Catherine Saunders

Similar books: Star Wars, Epic Battles; Star Wars, Ready, Set, Podrace; Star Wars, Beware the Dark side by Simon Beecroft

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/6/2009

ISBN-10: 0756631130

ISBN-13: 9780756631130

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The Andrew Lost series follows Andrew, his cousin Judy, his inventor uncle, and his robot named Thudd, and chronicles the adventures they have when inventions go awry. In this entry, Andrew, Judy, and Thudd must save Uncle Al when he is kidnapped and taken back in time by the evil Doctor Kron-Tox. When they enter the Time-A-Tron, however, the time machine malfunctions, and they are in terrible danger as they race backwards through time. This action-packed read includes suggestions for further reading for fans who want to know more about space, time, and the history of the universe.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 9/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0375829490

ISBN-13: 9780375829499

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