The Maze Of Bones

Book: The Maze Of Bones
Reader: Eva
I am in a reading group at school, and we choose a new novel to read every 2 months or so.
I have not enjoyed any of the books we have read as much as I enjoyed The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan. Scary name, right?
I didn't think I'd like a book by Rick Riordan because he wrote The Lightning Thief and the other Percy Jackson books, which didn't appeal to me.
This book is the 1st book in the 10-book-long series The 39 Clues. Every book is written by a different author.
The main characters, a smart 11-year-old boy aspiring to be a ninja warrior and his 14-year-old sister/bookworm, seem so innocent you just have to be on their side. Yet, they trust the villiains (described as "dry" in a review) much too easily, which can make the reader momentarily lose hope for them.
The two kids discover that they are part of the Cahill family, which is the most powerful family in the world. Famous Cahills include Mozart (Nannerl and Wolfgang), Einstein, Napoleon, and Babe Ruth!

I recommend this book to someone who is looking for a quick read with comedy, adventure, and a bit of romance and violence. Once you pick up this book, you can't put it down!

Rule of Three

Book: Rule of Three

Reader: Eva

I recently read Rule of Three by Megan McDonald. Here's my (long) summary:

The book is about three sisters: Alex (the oldest), Stevie (the middle child), and Joey (the youngest). Stevie is tired of being stuck in the middle and never getting any attention. But when auditions for the school musical are announced, Stevie decides that maybe she's tired of being the "Sensible One". Maybe, for once, she'd like to be in the spotlight. While Joey encourages them, Alex and Stevie are soon engaged in a fierce competition to find out who will get the lead. The fight goes on for a while, and finally Alex gets the lead. Stevie gets even more mad at Alex. Eventually, Stevie is convinced she'll get the lead in some other play and peace is restored.

I love this book!

-Eva