Rutland Reader Review
By RHSCanesBigSeniorRead
Rutland Reader ReviewDec 15, 2019
The Silence of Bones by June Hur.
Wyatt reviews The Silence of Bones by June Hur. The roughly 300-page book is so new that it does not yet have a Lexie at the time of this recording.
The Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
Ailiyah reviews The Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman. This book is 262 pages,
The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch
Phoenix reviews The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch. This book is 247 pages, 1030L, AR points
Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish
Amelia reviews Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish. This book is 602 pages, 1020L, 23 AR Points.
Last Christmas: The Private Prequel by Kate Brian
Keyunna reviews Last Christmas: The Private Prequel by Kate Brian. This novel is roughly 300 pages and worth 9 AR points
The Novice by Taran Matharu
Logan reviews The Novice by Taran Matharu. This roughly 400 page fantasy book has a 890 Lexile and is worth 16 AR points
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Cory reviews The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. It is a 1080 lexile, roughly 200 pages, and worth 6 AR points.
The Martian by Andy Weir
Eva reviews he sci-fi thriller The Martian by Andy Weir. This book is roughly 400 pages long, has a 680 Lexile score, and is worth 16 AR points
Inheritance by Chris Paolini
Justin reviews Inheritance by Chris Paolini. This book is 849 page, 1010L, and 25 AR points.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Tori reviews The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. This book is 113 pages, 850L, 10 AR points
The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin
Khiana reviews The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin. The novel is a murder mystery is worth 14 points, has a 920 Lexile, and is roughly 350 pages.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Zane review of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern--a roughly 400-page magical love story. It has a 950 Lexile and is worth 20 AR Points.
Get Well Soon by Julie Halpern
Faith reviews Gets Well Soon by Julie Halpern, a novel about mental health struggles. This book is roughtly 230 pages, at a 850 Lexile, and worth 8 AR points.
Zom-B by Darren Shan
Gregory reviews Zom-B by Darren Shan. This book is 174 pages, HL710L, 5 AR Points.
Bad Monkey
Tyler reveiws Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff. It has an 860 Lexil, is 250 pages, and is a worth 11 AR Points
Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith
Camryn reviews Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith. This book is 388 pages, 910L, 16 AR Points.
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
Devin The Lost Hero by Rick Riordanreviews 500 pages, 660L, 19 AR Points.
Quiet by Susan Cain
Molly reviews Quiet by Susan Cain. This book is 266pages, 1170L, 10 AR Points.
Chasing Tail Lights By Patrick Jones
Jamarco reviews a family drama novel with roughly 300 pages and a lexile of 820. This novel is worth 11 AR points
I Hunt Killers by Berry Lyga (Another Take)
La'Asia reviews the murder mystery I Hunt Killers by Berry Lyga. This book is roughly 360 pages, has a 750 Lexile score and is worth, 13 AR Points.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Jacobie reviews A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini an novel set in war torn Afganistan. The book is roughly 400 pages, has a Lexile of 830, and is worth 16 AR points
The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan
Amanda reviews The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan-a complex family drama that is roughly 350 pages with a 800 Lexile score worth 18 AR Points.
The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan
Simeon Reviews The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan-- a fantasy novel with roughly 250 pages and a Lexile score of 950.
We are All That’s Left by Carrie Arcos
Harley reviews We are All That’s Left by Carrie Arcos. A powerful story of war trauma affecting a family. The roughly 350-pages full of drama and terrorism goes in at about an 610 Lexile score. This book is worth 13 AR points.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood
Joseph reviews the 350 page brutally honest feminist story is set at a Lexile score of 750. It is worth 14 AR Points
A series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket
LeMeigo reviews A series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket. It is a 250 page absurdist fiction novel. It has a Lexie of 1110 and is worth 7 AR points.
S1 E34The Final Four by Paul Volponi
Quint reviews The Final Four by Paul Volponi. The novel is a roughly 250-page sports novel and has a Lexile score of 870 and is worth 8 AR Points.
S1 E33 Perception by Kim Hartington
Shiann reviews Perception a paranormal mystery, by Kim Harrington. The novel is a roughly 300-page paranormal quest novel and has a Lexile score of 600 and is worth 9 AR Points.
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S1 E32 Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby
David reviews Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby. The book is a roughly 260-page slow paced survival novel and has a Lexile score of 750 and is worth 8 AR Points.
S1 E31 Saint Iggy by K.L. Going
Imani reviews Saint Iggy by K.L. Going. The novel is a roughly 260-page young adult drama and has a Lexile score of 1190 and is worth 8 AR Points.
S1 E30 Hero by Mike Lupica
Cyrus reviews the high-paced action novel Hero by Mike Lupica. This book is roughly 200 pages, has a 490 Lexile score and is worth, 8 AR Points.
S1 E29 Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson
Lacey reviews the murder mystery novel Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson. This book is roughly 350 pages, has a 770 Lexile score and is worth, 9 AR Points.
S1 E28 Bad Boy by Dream Jordan
Makayla reviews the African American novel Bad Boy by Dream Jordan. This book is roughly 200 pages, has a730 Lexile score and is worth, 8 AR Points.
S1 E27 Jurassic Park by Michael Chriton
Logan reviews the prehistoric thriller Jurassic Park by Michael Chriton. This book is roughly 416 pages, has a 710 Lexile score and is worth, 20 AR Points.
S1 E26 I Hunt Killers by Berry Lyga
Taraycho reviews the murder mystery I Hunt Killers by Berry Lyga. This book is roughly 360 pages, has a 750 Lexile score and is worth, 13 AR Points.
S1 E25 Zom-B City by Darren Shan
Tyrique reviews Zom-B City by Darren Shan. This book is 166 pages, 890L, 5 AR Points.
S1 E24 The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Abraham reviews The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. This book is 320 pages, 1000L, 16 AR points.
S1 E23 The Batboy by Mike Lupica
Jacob reviews The Batboy by Mike Lupica. This book is 272 pages, 940L, 8 AR Points.
S1 E22 Audacity by Melanie Crowder
Kofi reviews Audacity by Melanie Crowder. This book is400 pages, 1120L, 5 AR Points.
S1 E21: Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu
In this episode reviews Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu with Kimberly.
Roughly 300-page mystery thriller clocks in at about an 800 Lexile score.
Worth 11 AR points.
**Staff Addition**
S1 E20 The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Emily The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. This book is 240 pages, 1060L, and 8 AR points.
SE E19 Hostage Three by Nick Lake
Connor reviews a suspenseful novel called Hostage Three by Nick Lake the 369 page text has a lexile score of 710.
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S1 E18 Bullyville by Francine Prose
Tyson reviews Bullyville by Francine Prose. This book is 272 pages, 960L and 7 AR points.
S1 E17 Criminal by Terra McVoy
Na'Koriah reviews Criminal by Terra McVoy. This book is 270 pages, HL710L, and 7 AR Points.
S1 E15 The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
Alexandra reviews The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider. This 330 page book is 930L and 12 AR points.
S1 E14 Out of The Pocket by Bill Konigsberg
Holden reviews Out of The Pocket by Bill Konigsberg is a 280 page book that has a 710 Lexile. Out of the Pocket is a heartfelt story that captures the struggle of sports and the complexity of life as a teen worth 10 AR point.
S1 E13 Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin
In this episode review, Madyson reviews Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin --a roughly 350 page mystery thriller.
S1 E12 Codename: Verity by Elizabeth Wayne
Allen reviews “Codename: Verity” by Elizabeth Wayne, a 330 page spy novel. It has a 1020L and is worth 14 AR points.
S1 E9 Cupcake by Rachel Cohn
In this episode, Kayla reviews Cupcake by Rachel Cohn-a roughly 250-page heart-wrenching novel 1050 worth 11 AR points
S1 E8 Learning the Game by Kevin Walkman
In this episode, Devin reviews Game by Kevin Waltman-- a compelling and brilliant sports novel. It has a Lexile score of 1050 with 217 pages, and it is worth 9 AR points