As summer comes to an end, here are five great books I read this summer. (Not in any ranking.) Click on book title to buy and support my site. (paid links)
Author: Gordon Korman
This book is about a group of kids who live in the perfect town of Serenity. When one of the kids in Serenity mysteriously leaves, the kids look for the reason why he left. They soon find out that they have been cloned from some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history for an experiment. Soon, the kids plot to escape from Serenity, but will they make it out?
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Charlie Thorne is a 12-year old genius. One day, the CIA approaches her. They need her help solving a clue that will lead to Einstein's secret equation, called Pandora. Pandora is so powerful that anyone who had it could make a nuclear weapon. Charlie agrees to help, and partners with two CIA agents. But the CIA is not the only ones looking for Pandora. Charlie is now engaged in a race that could decide the fate of the world. But who will win?
Authors: Brandon Mull
The dragons of our world have now fully escaped from their sanctuaries. To keep them from destroying the world, Kendra, a 15-year-old girl who can communicate to fairies, goes on a search for the legendary dragon slayers, who may turn the tide of the final battle. Meanwhile, Seth, a 13-year-old boy with the ability to talk dark creatures, is on a quest to collect the pieces of the Ethergem. The Ethergem is a magical stone with extreme power, but it will be almost impossible for Seth to get all the pieces. Will the two be able to complete their quests in time to fight the dragons?
Author: Chris Grabenstein
Simon Skrinkle has never played a Lemoncello game ever. That's because his grandpa hates Mr. Lemoncello for some unknown reason. So when Mr. Lemoncello unveils his all new game with an amazing prize, Simon thinks he will never get a chance to try out the game. But in a series of amazing events, Simon is suddenly competing alongside some of the greatest game players in the world for the ultimate prize, the Titanium Ticket.
Author: Brandon Mull
Nate is the new kid in the small town of Colson, California. When he arrives, he becomes fast friends with a group of three kids, who call themselves the Blue Falcons. One day, the Falcons stop by the new candy shop in town. The owner, Mrs. White, asks them to collect something for them, and in return she will give them special candy. The Falcons accept, and Mrs. White gives them candy called Moon Rocks. Moon Rocks are magic candy, and makes the Falcons float. Mrs. White promises to give the kids more magic candy if they do more tasks for her. But as the tasks get more dangerous every time, the Falcons must decide if they truly trust Mrs. White.