The Final Post

To all of my viewers, I thank you for reading along. The twenty books I have recommended are twenty books that have a special place in the literary world for young adults such as yourselves. If you have time, are looking for good books for your classes, or desire something for recreation, please take these books into consideration. Remember, there is no limitation to the literary world. As well as the books I recommended, you may want to look at other works of the author. Many of the books I recommended are a part of their own respective series, some ongoing, some completed. Many of these books can be found in your local library, purchased at your local book story, or read to you through various social media including audiobook and other electronic sources. Try out the various forms for yourself. In addition, read the various genres, look at the many sub genres. Try a different genre once in a while. You will never know what you may enjoy reading until you try it out for yourself. 

I hope you all enjoyed this blog as much as I enjoyed writing it for all of you. Thank you all, and enjoy the literary world.

Genre Pick "The Obsidean Blade" by Peter Hautman

Hautman, Pete. Klaatu Diskos: The Obsidian Blade. Somerville, Mass: Candlewick Press, 2012. Print; ISBN: 978-0-7636-5403-0; Hardcopy Price: $16.99.

Annotation

One day, Tucker discovers a mysterious disk shaped light on the roof of his house. Little does he known this light, known as “diskos” is an invention of a group called the “Klaatu,” and soon he will go on a journey which will test his endurance, faith, and will introduce knew views on how the world works.

Awards

• This book has not won any awards as of yet.

Book Talk

The first part of a three part book series deals with several questions of destiny, religion, and   A young man named Tucker has become the newest form of entertainment for these ghost like beings as he is introduced to various elements and is forced to travel from one time period to another to search for his missing parents. In this story, Tucker’s endurance, faith, relationships, and courage will all be tested as he encounters the various horrors of the time stream as he combats a vicious cult and learns of upcoming disasters that will force him to shape his own path.
humanity’s place in the universe. The Klaatu have set up the diskos, a time portal that leads from one period to another, as a form of entertainment.

Author talking about his book

 

Genre Pick "A Confusion of Princes" by Garth Nix

Nix, Garth. A Confusion of Princes. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2012. Print; ISBN: 978-0-06-009694-6; Hardcopy Price: $17.99.

Annotation

A war between “princes” occurs to claim the title of Emperor. Prince Khemri is one of millions of optional successors vying for the throne to gain control of the galaxy.

Awards

• Was one of many titled to receive the 2013 Best fiction for young adults by the YALSA.

                                           

Book Talk

Assignations, war, mysterious powers, and millions of Princes fighting to be the “Emperor” of galactic empire. What more can you ask in this exciting space drama? Prince Khemri is one of these many princes facing off in a competition where only one prince can win. Truly this story will include a A Confusion of Princes.

Book Trailer

 

Genre Pick "The Here and Now" by Ann Brashares

Brashares, Ann. The Here and Now. New York: Delacorte Press, 2014. Print; ISBN: 978-0-385-73680-0; Hardcopy Price $18.99.

Annotation

In order for their society to survive, the immigrants from the future must abide by several rules and limit their interaction with the times’ people. Prenna, one of these immigrants finds following this rule difficult when she catches the attention of a young man named Ethan.

Awards

• No Awards won

Book Talk

The future is bleak. A plague has wiped out most of humanity, and the survivors decide to travel back in time to escape their troubles. These refugees begin to blend in with the past people with strict rules and codes not too intermingle too much. One of the biggest rules is to not have “intimate relationships with anyone outside the community.” Refugee girl Prenna begins to wonder her place in the community as she gets close to a boy named Ethan who she appears to have a past connection with, as the following passage (page 35) outlines:

“Ethan was the first person who talked to me the day I started ninth grade. It was the strangest thing. He was sitting in front of me in math class, and he turned around and looked at me like he knew me, like we were old friends. With serious business between us, like he expected me to know him too. Two years later, I am still trying to figure out that look.”

The author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants has created a story of intrigue and romance, outlining the relationship between the two characters as well as the obstacles they face in regards to responsibility and their own emotions. As the story progresses, they will know what the future holds as well as understand The Here and Now. 

Author Interview

Genre Pick "Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25" by Richard Evans

Evans, Richard P. Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25. New York: Mercury Ink/Simon Pulse, 2011. Print; ISBN: 978-1-4516-5650-3; Hardcopy Price: $17.99.

Annotation

Michael Vey is a young man with the extraordinary power to generate electricity. With this power comes the price of being hunted down by Elgen who is after children just like him.

Awards

• Was rewarded the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students in 2012 by the NSTA for the “physical science” category.

Book Talk

Ever wanted the power to control electricity? Michael Vey has that power. A young man with Tourettes, he has always been an outcast among his peers. The power that he must keep hidden from everyone further complicates things. After meeting with a girl named Taylor who has a similar power, they form a clubs with his genius friend Ostin to form “The Electro Clan.”

Little does Michael know, things will get more complicated. Dr. Hatch from Elgen seeks to collect children like Michael called “Glows” and use them for his own purposes. After kidnapping Taylor and Michael’s mother, Michael is forced to track down Elgen and rescue them. Little does Michael know, Hatch is waiting for him and hopes to gain his allegiance through any methods necessary, including the use of Cell 25. How will Michael fair against an enemy that is prepared for him? What will happen when Michael Vey becomes The Prisoner of Cell 25? 

Book Trailer

 

Genre Pick "The Eye of Minds" by James Dashner

Dashner, James. The Eye of Minds. New York: Delacorte Press, 2013. Print; ISBN: 978-0-385-74139-2; Hardcopy Price: $18.99.

Annotation

Michael was an ordinary gamer/hacker in a virtual reality world living his life on the web. Everything changed when he soon finds himself playing a fatal game with the cyber terrorist, Kaine.

Awards

•  No Awards won as of yet.

Book Talk

What is real, and what is imaginary? The Eye of Minds is a constant twist and turn as the reader tries to understand this virtual world. The characters themselves appear just as confused.

Michael seemed like he knew what the virtual world is. He played there, hacked, and lived his life on the web. When a cyber terrorist named Kaine makes his move, he has been tasked by the government to track him down and retrieve something called the Morality Doctrine. Michael soon find out that what he thought was real turned out to be something else entirely. What will become of Michael has he tries to come to grips within The Eye of Minds? 

Book Trailer

Genre Pick "Virals" by Kathy Reichs

Reichs, Kathy. Virals. New York: Razorbill, 2010. Print; ISBN: 978-1-595-14426-3; Paperback Price: $8.99.

Annotation

While looking for the owner of old dog tags, Tory and her three friends come across a secret decades
old that could endanger all their lives. What they are unaware of is that in their quest, they will gain new and strange abilities on the way as they rescue a wolf-dog pup affected by a scientifically mutated strand of the parvovirus.

Awards

• Was nominated for the Agatha Award for the Children/Young Adults category.

Book Talk

Being a 14-year-old girl in a group of outcasts if tough. Tory’s life begins to get tougher the day she finds some old dog tags in the woods. She and her three friends track the dog tags back to an old murder that someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.

Things get easier however when they get their powers. After rescuing a wolf-dog pup from a research facility, Tory and her friends found themselves changed. They will soon discover that the pup was infected with a mutated parvovirus that changed them genetically, giving them dog like characteristics including super senses, speed, strength, and stamina. The group then decides to use their new powers to find out the truth behind the murder. Thus, their pack is formed… the Virals are formed. 

Book Trailer