iReview by Jessica

Babymouse: Rock Star by Jennifer L. & Matthew Holm

It is a book about a mouse named Babymouse and she wants to become a famous musician but she is awful at the flute and a friend helps her and she becomes better than the mean girl so everyone is happy.

iReview by Jessica, 6th grader at Porter Gaud School

iReview by Erin

Babymouse: Queen of the World! by Jennifer L. & Matthew Holm

"It is about an ordinary mouse that only has one friend. She loves cupcakes & books. She really wants to be invited to a popular girl's slumber party. Baby Mouse has a little brother."

iReview by Erin, 6th grader at Porter Gaud School

iReviews by Avriel

Drama High: The Fight by L. Divine

"Its about high school drama dealing with boyfriends and girlfriends. It was a great book. I really enjoyed it. I reckomend this book to all high school and middle school students."

Romiette and Julio by Sharon Draper

"This book is about romance. It shows how two people of different races that hardly new each other fell in love. Even though they had haters they didn't let anyone interfere with there relationship."

iReviews by Avriel, 9th grader at St. John's High School

iReview by James

Cyberwar by Francha Roffe Menhard

"Cyberwar relates the history computer crime and fraud. It proves the facts about this increasingly threatening form of war and disproves myths. This book interested me deeply, and I expect to learn more about this topic. This book contains very detailed information supported by quotes and photographs. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in issues challenging the United States and how to work towards solving them."

iReview by James, 6th grader at First Baptist Church School Charleston

Are you on the Club Anime Mailing List?

Have you received your Club Anime Invitation yet? If not, you are not on our mailing list! Come over to the reference desk and get signed up today! In the mean time, make sure you check out some good manga to read. The first meeting is July 12th @ 2:00. Stay tuned for the Club Anime Newsletter.

Posted by Ms. Tama

iReview by Javari

Holes by Louis Sachar

"When Stanley becomes a juvenile delinquent he has to go to a penal camp where he has to dig holes all day long in a dry lake bed. So he must befriend his hole-digging unit to stay alive in the camp. To top it off, he has to be careful of the warden and poisonous lizards that are like Gila monsters that roam freely on camp territory." iReview by Javari, 7th grader, Home School

iReview by Ren

The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley

"It is a fantasy but it's written differently. I strongly suggest these books." iReview by Ren, 7th grader

iReview by Taquim

Spirit Walker by Michelle Paver

"I like this book because a boy befriends a wolf and has adventures with him. One adventure is fighting a wild boar." iReview by Taquim, 7th grader, Home School

iReview by Ren

Star Wars Tales

"This series is especially great for learning the background of all the movies. I seriously recommend this series for Star Wars lovers." iReview by Ren, 7th grader

iReview by Khadel

The Twins of St. Clare's by Enid Blyton

"This book is about twin girls who are going to boarding school in England. They have wild adventures. My favorite part is when the girls and their friends make a midnight feast. I love this book. If you like funny school stories, you would like this book." iReview by Khadel, 6th grader, Home School

iReview by Rashard

Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary

"Beezus Quimby tries to be patient with her little sister. She is four year old. Her name is Ramona. Ramona is annoying, and embarrassing. Beezus doesn't like Ramona."

Reviewed by Rashard, 7th grade at Haut Gap Middle School

iReview by Ren

Dark Warning by Jude Watson

"It's a very good book. It's action packed and thrilling."

Reviewed by Ren, rising 7th grader

iReview by Ren

Star Wars: Clone Wars, Volume 6 On the Fields of Battle by John Ostrander

The drawings were excellent and high in detail.

Reviewed by Ren, rising 7th grader

iReview by Mariel

My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

"The book had a very good plot. It was okay, but it didn't get good until closer to the end. The beginning and middle had no real action. It is worth reading the book to find out what happens in the end." iReview submitted by Mariel, 8th grade at Blessed Sacrament

Two Ways to Win an iPod Shuffle @ John's Island Library!

From June 1st through July 31 at the John's Island Regional Library, all teens who complete an iReview of something they have read will be entered into a special branch drawing for an iPod Shuffle! And your iReview will be placed in a binder at the library for other teens to use to help select good books (or stay away from bad ones!). Some iReviews will appear on this blog--how great is that?!? Come by the Reference Desk or check in the Young Adult area for iReview forms.

Become a member of Club 1250! This exclusive club is for teens who enter the summer reading program at the John's Island branch. Read 1250 pages from June 1st through July 31, and you'll become a member of this teen reading club. Being a member has one big advantage--you'll automatically be entered into a special drawing for an iPod Shuffle! So be sure to read at least 1250 pages!

We will be giving away an orange and a green iPod Shuffle like the one in the photo above. An iPod Shuffle will hold up to 240 songs! Just clip on the Shuffle, slip in the ear buds, and rock to your tunes!

This summer you have two opportunities to win an iPod Shuffle here at the John's Island Library!