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Spaced Out, Reviewed by Arjun Nair, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 2, 2023

Fever 1973, Reviewed by Zoe Li, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 1, 2023

The Fort, Reviewed by Sydney Kesselheim, 11

by Sydney Kesselheim

Published September 24, 2023

The Fort, by Gordon Korman, is a novel about four 6th grade boys who all share a clubhouse in the woods. Their special place has remained secret until a new kid, Ricky, follows them into...

Furyborn, Reviewed by Jeremy Lim, 10

by Jeremy Lim

Published August 18, 2023

Vampire Academy, Reviewed by Jeremy Lim, 10

by Jeremy Lim

Published August 7, 2023

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Reviewed by Jeremy Lim, 10

by Jeremy Lim Age 10

Published June 30, 2023

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a masterpiece, a tapestry woven by Holly Jackson, a New York Times bestselling author. This book is relatively tranquil in the early beginning, with odd evidence that doesn’t...

The One and Only Ivan: Take it … Or Toss it?

by Ariana Goforth

Published June 20, 2023

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” - Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Ivan Ivan is a gorilla, and, as he lets us know pretty early on in the story,...

A Town Girl’s Year in the Countryside: A Review of Phebe Fairchild by Mary G. Lane, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published March 24, 2023

Have you ever been away from home for a year? In the book Phebe Fairchild, set in the 1830's, a girl named Phebe travels from her New Haven home to spend a year with her...

Bridge to Terabithia, Reviewed by Alex Reuhs, 13

by Stone Soup Editors

Published March 22, 2023

Danny, the Champion of the World, Reviewed by Philip Chen, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published February 15, 2023

Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is one of the most underrated books I have read. In comparison to his other books such as Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I...

Spaced Out, Reviewed by Arjun Nair, 11

Post Published October 2, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

“There’s nowhere to hide on the world’s first moon base. After all, it’s only the size of a soccer field.” Yet, this doesn’t stop misfortune from rendering someone missing. With the Moon Base Alpha (MBA) base commander, Nina Stack, nowhere to be found, chaos spawns between the residents on the moon. Spaced Out by Stuart Gibbs is an astonishing novel where the mystery never ends.

Fever 1973, Reviewed by Zoe Li, 12

Post Published October 1, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

Laurie Halse Anderson’s historical novel Fever 1793 takes place in Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic. Nearly 5,000 people died from yellow fever, and those who could afford to leave town fled to safety. Like the recent global COVID-19 epidemic, chaos reigned, and majority groups started accusing minorities and immigrants for spreading the sickness.

The Fort, Reviewed by Sydney Kesselheim, 11

Post Published September 24, 2023 by Sydney Kesselheim

The Fort, by Gordon Korman, is a novel about four 6th grade boys who all share a clubhouse in the woods. Their special place has remained secret until a new kid, Ricky, follows them into the woods. Together, the group discovers a hidden bomb shelter complete with food, a sink, a stove, a TV and a couch.

Furyborn, Reviewed by Jeremy Lim, 10

Post Published August 18, 2023 by Jeremy Lim

“The world will fall. Two queens will rise.” These are the chilling words written on the cover of Furyborn. The first of the Empirium trilogy, written by Claire Legrand, this intense book will take your breath away. The words on the back cover perfectly sum it all up. “Two young women, living centuries apart, have the power to either save the world — or doom it.

Vampire Academy, Reviewed by Jeremy Lim, 10

Post Published August 7, 2023 by Jeremy Lim

Few books have the power to integrate our real world into a magical one successfully. World-renowned authors like J.K Rowling, Rick Riordan or Brandon Mull, to name a few, have successfully and convincingly achieved this. But I want to bring another series, and another author, to the spotlight. You might have heard about it, or you may not, but Vampire Academy is a must-read.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Reviewed by Jeremy Lim, 10

Post Age 10 Published June 30, 2023 by Jeremy Lim

The One and Only Ivan: Take it … Or Toss it?

Post Published June 20, 2023 by Ariana Goforth

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” - Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Ivan Ivan is a gorilla, and, as he lets us know pretty early on in the story, it's not as easy as it looks. He has been living in a metal, glass, and concrete cage for 9,861 days. He has not seen another gorilla in decades. And, he has a past he would rather forget.

A Town Girl’s Year in the Countryside: A Review of Phebe Fairchild by Mary G. Lane, 11

Post Published March 24, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

Have you ever been away from home for a year? In the book Phebe Fairchild, set in the 1830's, a girl named Phebe travels from her New Haven home to spend a year with her Aunts in the Connecticut Countryside while her parents are at sea. During the year Phebe is with them, she struggles to meet the strict Puritanical expectations of her relations, but her greatest trial is protecting her jewels and...

Bridge to Terabithia, Reviewed by Alex Reuhs, 13

Post Published March 22, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Patterson, is a beautifully-told coming-of-age story. It is, rightfully so, an award-winning novel, with likable characters, a simple yet deeply meaningful plot, and a spectacular ending. The book is told through the eyes of the main character, Jess, though not with his voice. Jess is a young boy who is entering 5th Grade.

Danny, the Champion of the World, Reviewed by Philip Chen, 12

Post Published February 15, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is one of the most underrated books I have read. In comparison to his other books such as Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I feel like this book doesn’t get as much praise as it deserves. Like his other famous books, Danny, the Champion of the World is very funny and imaginative.

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