The 39 Clues by Gordon Korman, Jude Watson, and others

Amy and Dan Cahill never had a normal moment in their lives. It didn't help when their grandmother died and left them one of the most strangest wills in the history of wills. They can either take one million dollars or go on a hunt for world power in the form of 39 clues.Surprisingly, Amy and Dan choose to go on the hunt for the clues... all 39 of them. But they are facing horrible danger. The other teams hunting for the 39 clues will do anything to get them... wether it means alliances or well... let's just say they will do ANYTHING to get the clues.

Savvy by Ingrid Law

Mississippi Beaumont is in a family full of talented people. Each member of her family has a special talent that they inherit on thier 13th birthday. Take her brother Rocket, for example. He can shoot powerful bursts of electricity whenever, wherever. Mibs does not have anything special happen on her 13 birthday. When Mibs finds out that her father is injured, and only her big brother Rocket and her mom can go to see her dad in the hospital, Mibs isn't exactly happy. So she and her other brother, Samson sneak aboard a big pink bus, hoping that the bus is going towards the hospital. But the bus is not going the right way. The driver does not know that they are there, and if he finds out, the kids will be in big trouble.

Conspiracy 365 series by Gabrielle Lord

Cal Ormond's life is changed when he comes home to find his sister and uncle both seriously injured.He is forced to flee when the police accuse him of hurting both his sister and uncle.He soon becomes a wanted fugitive,living life on the run,and being falsely accused of many crimes.Gabrielle Lord did a great job writing this series,filling it with many cliffhangers and tons of edge-of-your-seat action.If you like Erec Rex or the Shadow Children series,you'll like Conspiracy 365. -saucepan

Five ancestors series by Jeff Stone

Cangzhen Temple was a peaceful place until Ying (Eagle), betrays the monks there to the evil Tonglong (Mantis).The Grandmaster is soon dead, and the five remaining Cangzhen monks-Fu (Tiger), Malao (Monkey), Hok (Crane), Seh (Snake),and Long, (Dragon)-must flee.They are forced to survive on their own,making many allies and many enemies.Each book in this series is fast paced and filled with action.If you like Erec Rex,Cressida Cowell,Gordon Korman,or 1oo% Wolf,this is the book to read. -saucepan

Swindle by Gordon Korman

Griffin Bing and Ben Hogan are very excited when they find a old and valuable Babe Ruth baseball card. But when they find out the dealer they sold it to ripped them off,giving them nothing compared to what its worth,Griffin and Ben will do anything to get the card back. But how will they get past the alarms and guard dogs that are waiting for them? Not to mention the cops? Gordon Kormon brings you on fast paced adventure that you cannot miss.

1oo% wolf:jayne lyons

Freddy Lupin is not a nrmal kid.In fact,he is not even a kid.He's a werewolf.On his ten-and-one-month birthday,Freddy will undergo his transformation.But he does not turn into a wolf...he turns into a POODLE,some of the worst enemies of werewolf kind.When Freddy finds out a werewolf hunter has started hunting his pack,he is the only one that can save them.But how?.This book is hilariosly funny,and will take you into the book so much,you won't want to leave.If you like Diary Of A Wimpy Kid,or any other hilariously funny book,you will definitley like this book. -saucepan

The Tale Of Desperaux Kate Dicamallo

From the author of Because of Winn-Dixie comes The Tale Of Desperaux.Desperaux is a young mouse unlike any other.Instead of scurrying,he runs.Instead of being afraid of cats,he likes them.He cannot be caught by any mouse trap,and instead of nibbling on books,he reads them.Craziest of all,his best friend is a human.Altogether,Desperaux is plain curious.But curiosity can get you into trouble sometimes.People of all ages will like this book once they start reading .There is a good chance you'll read and reread this book many times,for this book will keep you wanting for more all throughout the book. -saucepan

Redwall series by Brian Jacques

Matthias is a young mouse who has a big imagination.It all starts when Matthias and Constance the badger give the Churchmouse family a ride back home from the Great Feast.When they hear someone coming,they hide.The thing that passes them had only been seen in drawings.It was Cluny the Scourge,the most feared rat in Redwall history.For the peaceful animals of Redwall,this was not good.This edge of your seat cliffhanger is a master of great books.If you like any kind of book with a suspending attitude,Redwall is the book to read.Brian Jacques did a great job writing this series. -saucepan

Erec Rex Series Kaza Kingsley

When twelve year old Erec Rex sees his new friend Bethany's uncle mysteriously disappear down a passage,they find out that the local hot dog vendor controls the passage.One day they decide to go down.The passage leads to a place called Alypium.There they find new friends named Oscar and Jack.Together the four friends fight against the evil Baskania.Can they save Alypium from chaos?.This book has a very fast pace style,and you won't be able to put it down.If you like J.K. Rowling,Cressida Cowell,or Jeff Stone,you'll like Erec Rex.

Shadow children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Imagine a world where every third born child cannot live.If the Population Police find a third child, he is...toast.Luke Garner is one of them.His family has kept him hidden all his life,with Luke not knowing anything about the outside world.When Luke sees another third child hiding in his neighbors house,its a whole new begining.Once you start reading,you won`t want to put the book down.This is the book to read. -saucepan

The Edge Chronicles Book 1: Beyond the Deepwoods

Twelve year old Twig is astonished when his woodtroll mother tells him he is not a woodtroll. She sends him to her cousin with a warning, "don't stray from the path."  But Twig strays from the path and finds himself on an adventure meeting Slaughterers, a Banderbear, Honey Goblins and many other creatures from the Deepwoods.

Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel pull you into a different world with many characters to meet on almost every page.  These two creators make a perfect combination for a good book.

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Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians

Alcatraz Smedry is 13 years old.  He has a strange talent of breaking things.  That includes breaking a stove handle that leads to burning down his foster family's kitchen.  When a mysterious package arrives full of magical sand and an evil librarian in disguise steals it life gets weird.   Fortunately he meets his grandfather. 

Brandon Sanderson intended to make a funny fast paced adventure.  He definitely succeeded.  This book is a lot like Fergus Crane.  Speaking of which, I am going to review another book by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell called Hugo Pepper soon.

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Fergus Crane

Fergus Crane lives in a small seaside town with his mom.  Life was perfectly normal until mysterious flying boxes started coming to his house with messages. He also found a lunchbox in the mail from the company his mom works for...actually I should say he found a super lunchbox that can walk.  Join Fergus Crane in his first crazy adventure to a volcano and a near death experience.  

Paul Steward and Chris Riddell wrote a funny fast paced adventure.  It's a quick read but a good read. 

Saucepan

Usagi Yojimbo, The Floating Circus and The Schwa was Here

Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai

Usagi Yojimbo is a samurai who lost his master in battle.  He travels around helping towns people and other samurai and fighting bandits assassins and ninjas.  Every once in  a  graphic novel  he  helps his bounty hunter friend Gen, or fights a demon who thinks he's a god.  Usagi Yojimbo is a fun action packed adventure through 17th century Japan.  Even my dad has read most of the Usagi Yojimo graphic novels and loves them.  Stan Sakai is the bomb.

The Floating Circus by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer

The Floating Circus takes place in Pittsburgh in 1853.  Owen lives at an orphanage with his brother Zach.  When it's time for adoption Owen runs away and leaves his brother to be adopted alone.  Owen runs away to a floating circus on a boat and travels all around the country cleaning stalls for the circus but later he runs into some unexpected problems.  

 If you like books that give you a history lesson without boring you to death you'll like The Floating Circus.

The Schwa was Here by Neil Schusterman

When Anthony Banano meets a kid named Calvin Schwa his life changes.  Schwa is partly invisible.  Only four out of five people notice him.  Anthony and Calvin start making money off Calvin's partial invisibility, but who ever thought one bet could change your whole life?!

This book is awesomeness.  In fact, the only book I can compare it to is one of my favorites series ever: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley is stuck in middle school with kids who need a shave twice a day and kids who can't even do 5 push ups. Greg has a friend who is funny, loyal, and gives Greg a piggyback ride up a giant hill when some "genius" cancels the bus ride. Jeff Kinney intended to make this book edge-of-your-seat, big time, laugh out loud comedy, and he definitely made that goal. If you like Andrew Clements, or Andy Griffiths, you'll love this series.

The School Story

Natalie Nelson is twelve years old and she wrote a book about school.  She didn't write The School Story, that was Andrew Clements.  She wrote a book called The Cheater.  She let a fast talking-doesn't -take-no-for-an-answer friend of hers read it.   That friend was named Zoe Riesman (pronounced "Rice-man" although she changes the pronunciation to "Race-man" to fool Natalie's mom...sorry, we're getting ahead of ourselves).  Zoe is convinced that she can get Natalie's book published.  Natalies mom is an editor so Zoe thought it would be a piece of cake.  However, they run it some unexpected problems.  

Once you open The School Story you will not be able to put it down.  Andrew Clements always writes good books and this one is no exception.  In fact, I personally think it's one of his best.  If you like authors like Dan Gutman, Andy Griffiths, Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary then you will definitely like The School Story.  I would also recommend his book Frindle.   

Sincerely,

Saucepan   

Percy Jackson and the Olympian Series

Percy Jackson had ADD and dyslexia.  He moved from school to school.  His mom was nice but his stepdad was a jerk.  All things considered he was a normal kid.  One day while he was on a field trip at a museum one of his teachers turned into a monster.  His Latin teacher threw him a magical pen (that was really a sword) and Percy fought the monster off.  He thought it was a dream until on his way to a magical camp he killed the legendary minotaur.  Did I mention his real dad turns out to be Poseidon.  

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and The Olympian series is an exciting, action packed adventure through Greek mythology.  Many people have tried to make books similar to Harry Potter and this is one that actually succeeds but is still unique and creative in its own way.

Sincerely

Saucepan

The Sisters Grimm by Micheal Buckley

The Sisters Grimm are two sisters who move from foster family to foster family. Each family they meet ends up being crazier than the next. One family in particular had a dad who was a amateur knife thrower. The sisters were his new targets before they ran away. When their real grandma finally finds them and brings them to her home they discover a town where fairy tales are reality (hence the sisters "Grimm"). Imagine if your lawyer was Robin Hood and you were friends with the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. Imagine finding out that your Grandma was a "fairy tale detective" constantly working to keep the "Everafters" safe from the world around them and the world around them safe from the "Everafters." It's a delicate balance.

Michael Buckley intended to make an action pack mystery/comedy and definitely pulled it off. If you liked Harry Potter then you will love reading The Sisters Grimm.

Sincerely,

Saucepan