When Lightening Strikes
By Meg Cabot
Reviewed by: R.T., 10th Grade

***** I would recommend it to my friends.

Jess Mastriani has a penchant for getting in trouble, but when she is struck by lightning, she wakes up the next morning and discovers that she has psychic powers that give her the supernatural talent for finding lost or missing children. After the lightning strike, Jess has to deal with people at her school, being a teen, and solving crimes.  This book is part of the 1-800-WHERE–R-YOU series.

Grace's Turn
By Christy Carlson Romano
Reviewed by: R.T., 10th Grade

***** Great! I would recommend it to my friends.

Grace DiGiovanni has two dreams: to be a member of the A-list at her school and to become an actress in a Broadway musical. Her first dream comes true when she begins dating the high school quarterback. Then she is chosen to be the lead in her high school's musical production of "Grease" which is being directed by a Broadway director. The director is so impressed with Grace's talent that Grace is invited to audition for a real Broadway play. The story was very interesting because it was about a girl with whom we can relate. It is a story about a girl who is able to reach her goal.

I love this book. You could never guess the ending of this  book from the start. This book is about Tally going on an adventure to find Shay and betray her, so she can become pretty. (When you turn 16 you get an operation to become pretty.) Since the moment I picked up this book I couldn't put it down. I personally would have done exactly what Tally did if I were in her shoes. I RECOMMEND THAT EVERYONE READS THIS BOOK!!

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
By Carolyn Mackler
Reviewed by A.V., 10th Grade

**** I am glad I read it.

In The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big round Things by Carolyn Mackler, we meet a very self-conscious teenage girl. Her best friend moved to another state and she has started eating in the bathroom stalls. She constantly puts herself down for being overweight and thus doesn't want to look at herself in the mirror. She thinks she is not perfect enough for her family. We see her struggle to find herself as a person , to fit in the family, and to make new friends while maintaining old friendships as well. I'm not going to say everyone can relate, but you still feel greatly involved in the problems.