Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

For Kids And Adults Who Love Books

12-year-old Emily is moving to San Francisco, home of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, creator of the online sensation, Book Scavenger, a game where books are hidden all over the world and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles. But Emily soon learns that Griswold has been attacked and is in a coma, and just before he was about to announce his new game. Then Emily and her new friend, James discover a strange book, which they believe belongs to Griswold and leads to a valuable prize. But there are others on the hunt for the book, and Emily and James must race to solve the puzzles Griswold left behind before the attackers come after them.

This is undeniably one of the best books I’ve ever read. This is book is for anyone who loves books, puzzles and/or San Francisco. The story takes you all around San Francisco. Well-known places like Pier 39 and Lombard Street. And lesser known places like the City Lights Bookstore and Dashiell Hammett’s Former Apartment.

The truly great thing about this is that Book Scavengers actually exists. Just look up ‘Book Scavengers’ online and you can participate in the game.

Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar

4th Grade and Up

Fifth grader Tamaya and seventh grader Marshall have walked to and from Woodbridge Academy together since elementary school. But when bully Chad Wilson challenges Marshall to a fight, Marshall decides to take a shortcut home through the off-limit woods. Tamaya following right behind. They eventually get lost and they find trouble. More trouble than anyone could have imagined.

In the days and weeks that follow, the authorities and the U.S. Senate get involved, and what they discover might affect the future of the world.

When I began reading this book I had no idea what to expect. The title didn’t really register in my mind until the term ‘fuzzy mud’ was used for the first time. I can’t really say anything more about this book or I’ll ruin the surprise. It’s a very quick read and has a hidden meaning that you don’t find out until the very end. This book is definitely worth reading.

Out Of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

Hello fellow book lovers!

Welcome to Books, Books, and of more Books!

Sorry for the ridiculous title. It was too late to call it “Books for Life”.

I have read so many great books that my parents suggested I start a blog.

So I did.

Get ready for exciting books, scary books, heart wrenching books, enlightening books, children’s books, teen books and many more.

I would like to start this blog with one of the best books I’ve ever read and that I believe everyone should read.

Enjoy!

For Kids and Adults

This story is about a girl named Melody, who has photographic memory and is extremely smart, she even knows more than most adults. The only problem is she has a disease called cerebral palsy. She can't walk, talk, or even feed herself. For the first 12 years of her life, she has not been able to communicate with her parents or the doctors who try to diagnose her or the classmates who dismiss her as mentally challenged. When she is finally able to voice her thoughts and show how smart she is no one wants to believe it.

This is a book I think everyone should read. It shows that just because someone looks different on the outside, it doesn’t mean there isn’t more on the inside.

I couldn’t imagine living like Melody does. Being trapped in your own body and never being able to voice your thoughts and feelings. We take for granted our ability to walk and talk and do things on our own.

The one thing to know before reading this book is that it will make you feel. It will make you feel sad about the condition Melody is in and it will make you angry at the people who belittle her for how she looks and for what she can’t do. But then again, the best kinds of books are the ones that make you feel.