In Gone by Michael Grant students are sitting in class at school when it seems that all the teachers suddenly disappear. Slowly they begin to realize that it's not just the teachers that are gone. Everyone over the age of 14 has vanished. Now the town is up for grabs as some kids try to run things, others try to steal all they can, and still others really want to help. Sadly almost no one wants to take care of the babies and toddlers left behind, but one does. Then a gang of 'enforcers' kills one of the kids and the others realize that no one is safe. Where are the adults and older kids? Are they all dead? What is happening and why? And even worse, as these kids age--and they all will turn 14 some day--they will vanish too.Reviewed by Linda Johnsen

Wondering about a future world where you may never really die? Or at least parts of you may never die. You might want to try Unwind by Neal Schusterman. Connor is 15 and gets into trouble a lot. Risa is an orphan in an orphanage that wants to cut costs. Lev's family is very religious and has been planning his fate since his birth. They are all scheduled to be 'unwound'. They won't technically die--they will live on because all of their body parts and organs will be harvested for use in other bodies. This is their story of their rebellion against what the adults in their lives have decided for them. It's not easy to escape, and some of them don't. The law, the government and their own families are against them. And, be warned, there is a grisly scene that details the actual unwinding process, step by step. You won't be able to put this one down.

Teen Reviews

Teen Reviews...
I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
Ava and boyfriend Jackson were meant to be; they are perfect for each other. One day Jasckson dies. Ava is heart broken. One day Ava thinks she hears Jackson so she stays home and shuts herself out from the world so she can talk to Jackson's ghost. She tells her mom but her mom thinks she’s crazy. Jackson starts dong stuff so Ava knows he's there--like slammimg cabinets and playing music. Finally her mom starts realizing that Jackson is there because she smells his cologne. Finally Ava goes out in the world and she meets a nice guy. She still can't get over Jackson though, and Jackson won't let go.I loved this book. It’s about love and letting go. This book was very fast paced and sad also. This is a book that touched me and I love to read so I recommend it for anyone who loves to read!
Reviewed by Karina

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowen Brothers by Kate BrianMegan Meade has to live with the horrible McGowan boys when her parents decide to go to Korea and they give her a choice to go with them and change schools or stay with the evil McGowan boys. So Megan decides to stay with the seven McGowan boys. She thinks how bad can they be? Well she has a surprise ahead of her. Megan has never been kissed or even talked to a boy so it was going to be pretty bad. Soon she will find out that the McGowan boys aren't that bad unless you get on their bad side.So will Megan Meade go crazy or will she handle it fairly well? Read the book and find out what will happen to Megan Meade and the McGowan boys.I really liked this book. It's sort of a comedy and a romance in the teenager type but still very thrilling and has a good plot. I recommend it to anybody that loves to read!!!
Reviewed by Karina

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