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Favorite Books – J1
Mockingjay by Susanne Collins – Kara
I read it in 6th Grade. I chose this book because it was my favorite out of the Hunger Games trilogy. I liked the overall plot and how Susanna Collins described the characters.The main character, Katniss Everdeen, point of view is interesting in how she perceives things and describes others. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes dystopian novels.
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan – Dylan
Once a friend recommended it to me and it was a fantastic read. Everything in it from the amazing quest to the characters are perfect. If you’re looking for an interesting and entertaining read I would definitely recommend it.
Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai – Alexandra Eberhardt, read in about 6th grade: The plot and story that this book follows are great for anyone, but more specifically those interested in history, because the book mentions the Vietnam War. The book follows many ups, as well as downs, explaining the life of a girl trying to adjust to her new daily life.
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan – Melody
The House of Hades was recommended to me by my brother. I thought it was the most interesting of the series because of the intense journey that Percy and Annabeth took through Tartarus. It was interesting to see the high stakes, character development, and emotional depth. Additionally, I find the structure of having multiple perspectives interesting because it allows the author to develop a lot more characters.
Divergent – Savannah
I read this book in the summer of 7th grade. I would suggest this book to people who like dystopian novels. The book is set in a dystopian Chicago where the city is separated into five different factions. Each of the factions values something different: Abnegation (the selfless), Amity (the peaceful), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave), and Erudite (the intelligent). When the children turn 16, they must choose a faction that they value the most.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Lily
“The Tattooist of Auschwitz” features a Polish-Jewish man named Lale. After being imprisoned at Auschwitz-Birkenau, he is given the role of “Tätowierer,” where he meets a girl that he falls in love with. Soon, he is not only protecting and caring for himself, but her as well. The story is beautifully written and expresses true admiration and perseverance, even in incredibly horrific times.
After the Rain, by Norma Fox Mazer: Charlotte Klingenberg
I read this book over the summer of 2025 after one of my closest friends recommended it to me. She is a huge bookworm and I trusted her opinion when she described the book. She found it moving and thought I may enjoy it just as much as she did. I chose to pick this book as my favorite in the whole library because it completely changed by perspective on friendships and family. I see painful moments and caring thoughts as acts that can change a book entirely. The books is about a young girl names Rachel Cooper, a thoughtful and observant girl whose life transitions after a tragic event occurs. She struggles with balancing school, friendships, and family tension. I highly recommend if this type of book suites you.
