The Knife of Never Letting Go- Patrick Ness

   If you haven't read anything by Patrick Ness I honestly have no idea what you're doing with your life. You should be ashamed of yourself if you haven't even heard his name.

     The Knife of Never Letting Go, the first book in The Chaos Walking trilogy is AMAZING. I loved this book so incredibly much. This book takes place on an entirely new planet called New World where humans left Earth to colonize. Todd Hewitt lives with his two fathers in a town called Prentisstown. Everyone there is a man.  A dictator by the name of Mayor Prentiss rules. Todd is the youngest boy and will soon become a man. He's the last of the generation.

    When humans first moved to New World they discovered a terrible disease that killed women and let men hear each other's thoughts. Every form of learning in Prentisstown is gone due to Mayor Prentiss so Todd cannot spell and since the story is written in first person you see his spelling mistakes. It might be annoying at first but it was actually really creative and I admire the idea tremendously.

     One day, Todd and his dog Manchee are out retrieving something for Ben, one of Todd's fathers. However, Todd sees something he shouldn't and is forced to flee with Manchee. On the expedition he meets a girl who crashed in a scout ship and her parents died. She refuses to talk but Todd cannot leave her and drags her along on his mission to get to safety. Her appearance shocks Todd enormously. He's never seen a girl before and is terrified that the disease will kill her.

Todd, Manchee and the girl set out on a perilous journey to escape. However, there's one problem. How can you escape from someone that can hear your every thought?

Tremendous book, a must read. There's a ton of violence and inappropriate language but I still think it's good. After finishing The Knife of Never Letting Go you can read The Ask and the Answer and Monsters of Men.

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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

     Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli is a fantastic book. It takes place in Arizona and is narrated by Leo Borlock who's heart is captured by Stargirl the day he meets her at Micah High. Stargirl explores the themes of friendship, first love and how that it's okay to BE YOU and no one else has the right to tell you different.
      When Stargirl first transfers to Micah High no one knows what to make of her. Somehow, she figures out which day someone's birthday is and will play her ukulele and sing to the during lunch. She's kind, odd and different. She sings in the rain, has a pet rat that she carries around everywhere and Leo can't help but fall in love. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with one cheer. The students of Micah High are completely and utterly enchanted by her. Until, she makes one mistake that results in her downfall. Leo can't bear the pain of the hate she is given. So, he decides she can no longer be Stargirl. So, foolishly, Leo urges her to be the one thing that she cannot be.
Normal.
Stargirl takes up the name she was given at birth. People start to like her again. She's normal. She doesn't carry her pet rat. She stops singing and playing her ukulele during lunch or for anyone's birthday. She doesn't dance in the rain. The Stargirl that first walked in is gone. The Stargirl that Leo fell in love with is no more.
And at the very end of the book your heart will break as mine did and you'll have no choice but to read the sequel Love, Stargirl.
I recommend you read this. It's a terrific book for those of us who adore realistic fiction.

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The Book Theif by Markus Zusak

     Hello reader! Today I'm reviewing The Book Theif by Markus Zusak. This is a terrific book and I really hope it sounds interesting to you!

     Nine-year-old, Liesel Meminger's younger brother has just died. It's sometime between 1939-1945. Her mother (supposedly a communist) is putting Liesel up for adoption. During the burial,  Liesel notices a book lying in the snow. She can't read and has always wanted to know. When the grave diggers are off and her mother unaware she snatches the book up and tucks it into her coat.

     Liesel is later adopted by Hans and Rosa Huberman and moves to Munich, Germany. Her new parents treat her well and send her to school.  After a hard day, she returns home, insisting Hans read to her before bed. So, the two sit and begin reading The Grave Digger's Handbook.

      Liesel's passions for books grow, until it comes to the point where she's steals from a book-burning bonfire. Throughout the novel she steals a total of nine books.

     The book is written from the point of view of Death. The book is slightly harsh so if you're not a fan of hitting and beating–be warned!

     I'd tell you more, reader, however I'm trying to avoid spoilers! I hope I've helped you look for something to read and  I strongly reccomend this novel.

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A Dog's Purpose by W.Bruce Cameron

     Hello, reader! As promised, I said I'd review books. So here we go!

      A Dog's Purpose is for all people out there who adore animals. Even if you don't like dogs and prefer cats (or other animals) I believe this book to be a must read. This book is written from the perspective of a dog who has ONE question. What is my purpose in life? I'm sure some of you have wondered this same question. So, this adorable, bittersweet novel takes you on an adventure as the dog explores the world.

     The dog reincarnates multiple times throughout the novel (this is why it might be hard for some readers because we do experience the dog passing). Despite the fact, I suggest you continue because the novel is worth every single tear and more to come. The dog (who you will probably grow to love) learns valuable lessons. He experiences what it's like to live in fear when out in the wild, what it's like to love someone so incredibly much, how to save and protect people and experiences cruelty (which was hard to read) and seeing someone feel no love towards their partner.

     I will let you in on two things–the book has a bittersweet ending and DO NOT read the last line (I tend to do that myself) for it spoils!

     So, with this I hope W. Bruce Cameron's novel has caught your attention and I hope you DO add it to your list of books to read and that I have helped YOU!

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