A Darkling Plain
by Philip Reeve
Published 2007 by Eos

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It’s a city-eat city world in Philip Reeve’s post-apocalyptic book.  Gripping science with a dose of adventure and romance gives this balanced book special interest for teen.  Readers will be on the edges of their seats as they follow the adventures of Tom, Hester and especially Wren, characters developed in previous books.
The Hungry City Chronicles, including A Darkling Plain are marvelous books that spark the imagination of readers of all ages.  They take place thousands of years in the future, after a devastating World War known as The Sixty Minute War.

Reviewed by Will

Audrey, Wait!
by Robin Benway
Published 2008 by Sleuth RazorBill

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Everyone wants to be a rock star.  At least, when they’re young they do.  But, what happens when you get to guitar-bashing status, and you aren’t even in a band?  For Audrey Cutler, this is exactly what’s happened.  When her boyfriend writes a chart-topping ballad of his heartbreak (as caused by her), Audrey is left with only one question:  what’s a girl to do?  Filled with rich, realistic characters, Audrey, Wait! Is one of the best books I’ve read from a teen writer in quite some time.  It has some ups and some downs, and a whole lot of ten anxiety.  The plot dances on the border of unrealistic, but, much like the magic in J.K. Rowling’s writing, you believe it – and isn’t that the point of reading?  A perfect summer read, though Ijwould not demote it to “beach read” status.  Happy reading!

Reviewed by Meg

Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
by Ally Carter
Published 2007 by Hyperion

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Cammie goes to a school for spies.  She discovers that there is another school for spies, and the students seem to be better than students at her school.  They are also much more mysterious.  Read this fun book to find out if she can unlock they secrets.

Reviewed by Ravya

Peeled
by Joan Bauer
Published 2008 by G. P. Putnam's Sons

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When strange things start happening to children in Hildy’s town, she is determined to get to the bottom of the situation.  Armed with a pen, Hildy asks all the questions, and get all the answers to solve this mystery.  Now all she has to do is report about it in the school newspapers.  A fun read for summer.

Reviewed by Ravya