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Rutland Reader Review

Rutland Reader Review

By RHSCanesBigSeniorRead

The Rutland Reader Review is produced by the Rutland High English Department featuring student reviews of a variety of novels. These reviews include texts targeted at middle school age children, high schoolers, AP students, and adults. For more information about the Rutland Reader Review and the #BigSeniorRead , please follow us on Twitter @rhscanes .
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The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan

Rutland Reader ReviewDec 15, 2019

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The Silence of Bones by June Hur.

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.

May 11, 202105:57
The Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman

The Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman

Ailiyah reviews The Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman. This book is 262 pages, 

Dec 19, 201904:12
The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch

The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch

Phoenix reviews The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch. This book is 247 pages, 1030L, AR points

Dec 19, 201904:36
Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish

Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish

Amelia reviews Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish. This book is 602 pages, 1020L, 23 AR Points.

Dec 18, 201902:55
 Last Christmas: The Private Prequel by Kate Brian

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

Dec 16, 201903:49
The Novice by Taran Matharu

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

Dec 16, 201902:26
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

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.

Dec 16, 201906:07
The Martian by Andy Weir

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

Dec 16, 201903:08
Inheritance by Chris Paolini

Inheritance by Chris Paolini

Justin reviews Inheritance by Chris Paolini. This book is 849 page, 1010L, and 25 AR points.

Dec 16, 201904:02
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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

Dec 16, 201902:22
The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin

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. 

Dec 16, 201903:12
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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.

Dec 16, 201905:43
Get Well Soon by Julie Halpern

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. 

Dec 16, 201903:06
Zom-B by Darren Shan

Zom-B by Darren Shan

Gregory reviews Zom-B by Darren Shan. This book is 174 pages, HL710L, 5 AR Points.

Dec 15, 201903:35
Bad Monkey

Bad Monkey

Tyler reveiws Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff. It has an 860 Lexil, is 250 pages, and is a  worth 11 AR Points

Dec 15, 201902:52
Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith

Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith

Camryn reviews Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith. This book is 388 pages, 910L, 16 AR Points.

Dec 15, 201902:16
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

Devin The Lost Hero by Rick Riordanreviews 500 pages,  660L, 19 AR Points.

Dec 15, 201905:24
Quiet by Susan Cain

Quiet by Susan Cain

Molly reviews Quiet by Susan Cain. This book is 266pages, 1170L, 10 AR Points.

Dec 15, 201903:18
Chasing Tail Lights By Patrick Jones

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

Dec 15, 201904:00
I Hunt Killers by Berry Lyga (Another Take)

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.

Dec 15, 201903:04
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

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

Dec 15, 201903:26
The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan

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.

Dec 15, 201905:04
The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan

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. 

Dec 15, 201902:31
We are All That’s Left by Carrie Arcos

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. 

Dec 15, 201903:44
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood

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

Dec 15, 201903:48
A series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket

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. 

Dec 15, 201905:22
S1 E34The Final Four by Paul Volponi

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.


Dec 15, 201902:42
S1 E33 Perception by Kim Hartington

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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Dec 15, 201905:48
S1 E32 Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby

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.

Dec 15, 201903:31
S1 E31 Saint Iggy by K.L. Going

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.

Dec 15, 201903:36
S1 E30 Hero by Mike Lupica

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.

Dec 15, 201903:18
S1 E29 Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson

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.

Dec 15, 201903:15
S1 E28 Bad Boy by Dream Jordan

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.

Dec 15, 201901:45
S1 E27 Jurassic Park by Michael Chriton

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.

Dec 15, 201903:25
S1 E26 I Hunt Killers by Berry Lyga

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.

Dec 15, 201904:20
S1 E25 Zom-B City by Darren Shan

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.

Dec 14, 201903:04
S1 E24 The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

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.

Dec 14, 201902:04
S1 E23 The Batboy by Mike Lupica

S1 E23 The Batboy by Mike Lupica

Jacob reviews The Batboy by Mike Lupica. This book is 272 pages, 940L, 8 AR Points.

Dec 14, 201902:45
S1 E22 Audacity by Melanie Crowder

S1 E22 Audacity by Melanie Crowder

Kofi reviews Audacity by Melanie Crowder. This book is400 pages, 1120L, 5  AR Points.

Dec 14, 201902:60
S1 E21: Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu

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**

Dec 14, 201907:57
S1 E20 The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

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.

Dec 13, 201902:54
SE E19 Hostage Three by Nick Lake

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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Dec 13, 201903:09
S1 E18 Bullyville by Francine Prose

S1 E18 Bullyville by Francine Prose

Tyson reviews Bullyville by Francine Prose. This book is 272 pages, 960L and 7 AR points.

Dec 13, 201903:44
S1 E17 Criminal by Terra McVoy

S1 E17 Criminal by Terra McVoy

Na'Koriah reviews Criminal by Terra McVoy. This book is 270 pages, HL710L, and 7 AR Points.

Dec 13, 201903:09
S1 E15 The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider

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.

Dec 13, 201903:09
S1 E14 Out of The Pocket by Bill Konigsberg

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. 

Dec 13, 201904:09
S1 E13 Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin

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. 

Dec 13, 201903:32
S1 E12 Codename: Verity by Elizabeth Wayne

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.

Dec 13, 201902:40
S1 E9 Cupcake by Rachel Cohn

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

Dec 13, 201904:57
S1 E8 Learning the Game by Kevin Walkman

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

Dec 13, 201903:05