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Titles Beginning with D
- Dance of the Assassins
This book takes place in a futuristic world where many of the great cities of our time have been destroyed. Instead of being rebuilt, they have been replaced by replications of those cities from different periods of time. After a series of gruesome murders occur, the police send a witch and a detective to investigate them. What they find though, turns out to be a far bigger and sinister plan than just to commit a few murders.
Reviewed by Michael, age 15
Submitted August 7th, 2006- Dancing in Red Shoes Will Kill You
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Kayla and her sister Paterson go to FARTS high school. Kayla takes ballet and Paterson is an artist. Kayla goes to audition for the Cinderella ballet. Then she gets called in by her teacher and is told that her breasts are too big to be Cinderella, so she gets the part of the stepsister. One day there was a pair of spray-painted red shoes hanging on a coat hook that had a tag that said "Dancing In Red Shoes will Kill you." Kayla is terrified because she is supposed to wear red shoes in the play! One day Kayla meets the guy of her dreams named Gray. They go out. One day when they were protesting for Patersons art project in Gray's house Kayla dumped her drink on herself and went to Grays room to change. When she picked up her shirt from the floor, she sees the pair of red shoes under his bed. Kayla asks Gray about it and he said that yes, he did do it but "it was meant as an art project, because at my last school people would've understood it easily." When Paterson and Kayla go to the radio station to chat about her protest the host brings up the subject of the red shoes and Kayla says she did it to protect Gray. At school Gray confessed to the principal that he did it and Gray was expelled and Kayla was suspended for 1 week. The Ballet went great and Gray suprised her by showing up and he gave Kayla a kiss and a gold chain necklace with a pair of red ballet shoes.
Reviewed by Linda, age 12
Submitted July 17th, 2006 - Dealing With Dragons
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What happens when a princess refuses to be proper? Mayhem, of course! One day, Cimorene decides that she has had enough of properness, and she takes the advice of a talking frog. Unfortunately, the advice takes her straight to the lair of several dragons! But, since Cimorene is far from proper, she volunteers herself to be a dragon's princess. All of the dragons laugh, except one. The dragon, a female named Kazul, agrees to take her in. But then trouble strikes up with the wizards. It's a hilarious, exciting tale you won't want to miss!
Reviewed by Priyanka, age 12
Submitted June 17th, 2006 - detectives in togas
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Detective in Togas is a book about desecrating a sacred temple. Everyone in the city thinks that it was Rufus, a 15 year old kid at the Xanthos school, and he is sent to jail. The other kids at the Xanthos school know it was not him, and so they try to rescue him. They meet many people in this story including Tellus, Vinicius, and Lukos. Read this tale of adventure and find out who really did do the crime. I would only recommend this book if you can follow along with characters because it is very confusing.
Reviewed by hanna, age 10
Submitted September 2nd, 2007 - Detectives In Togas
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Detectives in Togas was a good book. It had lots of fun and mysterious characters. I don't think that It would be a good book for just a pleasure reading book. I think It would be best if it were on a Summer Reading list and you had to take notes on it.
Reviewed by Hallie, age 12
Submitted August 30th, 2006 - Detectives in Togas
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Detectives in togas is a mystery that takes place in Rome, Italy. When a group of friends try to get their friend out of jail for something he did not do. There were a few mildy funny jokes but I thought it was a average book but anyone who likes a good silly story might enjoy this book.
Reviewed by Jonah, age 10
Submitted June 30th, 2006 - Diamond In the Dust
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This book is about a sixteen year old girl in a mining town. Her large family is going though hard times and she wants to get out of this town that is ruining her life. i liked the book but i think it needs a sequel or at least an epilogue.
Reviewed by Grace, age 15
Submitted June 26th, 2006 - Dizzy
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Dizzy has been living with her dad since she was 4. Then suddenly, her mother shows up on the doorstep. It changes Dizzy's life. This book was pretty good. I recommend it...
Reviewed by Jessica, age 11
Submitted June 22nd, 2006 - Double Identity
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Double Identity is a wonderful thriller/mystery that will keep your eyes glued to the pages until the ending. Bethany is an overprotected only child who, all of a sudden, is dropped off at her aunt's house without any explanation. Oh yeah, and she never knew that aunt existed. After discovering an astonishing secret about her past, involving four birth certificates from four different states, each with different last names, Bethany sets out to set her life straight and live it to the fullest.
Reviewed by Johanna, age 12
Submitted June 23rd, 2007 - Double Trouble
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This book is exellent!I give this book 5 stars It's about a pair of twins that are separated when their parents died in a tragic car accident. Using astal projection and "soul" Faith and Phillip are reunited at last
Reviewed by Remy, age 10
Submitted June 21st, 2006 - Double Trouble
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Double Trouble is written in a different form than most stories. Rather than having a narrator and characters talking, Double Trouble is told through a series of letters that Philip and Faith exchange with each other (at the end they do write their friends). This story like most stories has a happy ending. It is exciting to read and observe them finding things out. It is creepy and exciting how they receive visions and hear words.
Reviewed by Anne K., age 11
Submitted July 29th, 2006 - Dragon's Blood
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Dragon's Blood is a great book! It is an amazing fantasy with a good ending that tells that this story will keep going with a sequel. This story really kept me reading with its exciting storyline that kept me wanting to know what would happen next. I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading fantasy books.
Reviewed by Jonah, age 10
Submitted June 30th, 2006 - Dragonology
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Dragonology is a book about dragons in general. Dragonology gives fake tips and phony samples and treats dragons as if they really existed. This book tells about dragon birth, dragon slayers,and dragon types,etc. This book almost makes you believe dragons really exist. This book is fun to read!
Reviewed by Jonah, age 11
Submitted August 6th, 2006 - Dragons of Autumn Twilight
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A war is brewing in the skies of Krynn. After five years, six friends meet again at the Inn of the Last Home. First comes Tanis, a half-elf; then Flint, a grumpy old dwarf; Tasslehoff, a nosy kender; Caramon and Rastlin; jovial warrior and mysterious mage; and finally, Sturm, a knight of Solomnia. Their joyful reunion, however, is soon disrupted. A woman of the Plains, Goldmoon, and her faithful lover and bodyguard, Riverwind, come to the inn with a magical staff, wanted by servants of the Dark Queen, Takhisis. Offering to escort the Plainspeople to the city Haven, the Compainions soon find themselves caught up in the middle of a war, searching for justice, the gods, and themselves. One of the finest fantasy books of its time, this book will not fail to intrigue you. Its fast pace and enthralling tale make it a wonderful addition to any fantasy lover's collection.
Reviewed by Katie, age 14
Submitted July 16th, 2007 - Dragons of the Highlord Skies
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A nosy kender, a wannabe knight, and an actual not wannabe but arrogant knight set off on an adventure that will determine the course of the future of Krynn (omg!!!). Setting of the to the land of Castle of Icereach of fluffy poofykicks they search for a needed weapon to help turn the course of the ongoing war. Meanwhile, on the other side of the land (far far away) Kitiara, servant of the evil god, Takhisis (she is very mean =(...), gains a powerful ally. During the many journeys, all characters face many mind-blowin gum poppin challenges, in hopes to turn around the course of the war.
Reviewed by Vickytoria PG, age 14
Submitted July 16th, 2007 - Dramacon
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Drama and laughs are in the air when budding writer Christie goes to her first anime con ever. Mainly because a sleazy boyfriend, crazy friends and falling in love with the mysterious cosplayer who happens to be set-up next to her. Spells drama, but then again who could ever resist a little drama?
Reviewed by NELLY, age 14
Submitted June 26th, 2006 - Dream Pony
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My book review is about a book called "Dream Pony" by Susannah Leigh.I really liked this book because it was about a lucky girl named Jess who won a free pony named Skylark. There's only one problem: he must be kept at a rival stable yard called Rychester, where the riders are just as stuck-up as the owner is. Can Jess and Skylark surive at Rychester? To find out read it for yourself.
Reviewed by Alison, age 11
Submitted July 2nd, 2006 - Dreamland
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This story really portrays what it's like to be part of an abusive relationship. Dessen shows us how difficult it is to escape the hold someone like that has on you. She doesn't make the story PG for young readers, it's all real. It was shocking and really exciting!
Reviewed by Diane, age 15
Submitted August 9th, 2006 - Drowning Anna
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Told from Melanie Blackwood’s point of view, this story is about a teenager’s experience with bullying and suicide. The main character, one of Melanie’s friends named Anna Goldsmith, has just moved in from the southern part of England, and is being teased about her differences—her accent and her large behind. Hayley Parkins, the richest girl in school, befriends Anna, helping her adjust to her new surroundings. Later, though, Hayley teases Anna, and sooner, everyone in the school, besides Melanie, does too. From all the pressure related to Hayley, Melanie, her parents, and boyfriend, Nick, Anna takes and overdose and drinks several gallons of vodka. Soon after, she is saved by her mother, and is soon on the edge of her life. “Drowning Anna� would be rated four stars, as although it is emotional and captivating for about ninety percent of the time, the other ten percent has been placed in between the most captivating parts, reflecting back into the past. That ten percent drags the story down a bit, although it does tell a bit of background information. What I look for in stories are a smooth, flowing story as well as interesting details and sometimes, if needed, emotional parts or even some comedy to “spice up� the book. I would recommend this book to readers that have experienced a bit of middle school or high school stress, and readers who can handle the disgusting parts without thinking too much about them.
Reviewed by Angela, age 12
Submitted July 31st, 2006 - Drowning Anna
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This fictional yet unimaginably real story explores the reasons behind teen depression and self-hatred. Anna Goldsmith, the protagonist, is befriended by popular Hayley Parkin. Their friendship seems to grow at first, but then Hayley initiates hostile acts toward Anna. Insults, lies, threats, and even acts of violence deplete Anna's self-esteem and confidence. Her mental stability dwindles, and Anna feels overwhelmed by life. Through accounts from Anna's best friend, Anna's diary entries, and the thoughts of Anna's worried parents, this book shows the extent of bullying and striving for popularity. I think this book is captivating and interesting. There are a lot of intense emotions involved, and it is hard not to empathize with some characters. I'd recommend it to most readers.
Reviewed by Avi, age 12
Submitted July 2nd, 2006 - Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie
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This was a wonderful, heartwarming story of an 8th grade boy whose brother fights leukemia. Very sweet and actually very funny. Loved it!
Reviewed by karin
Submitted November 3rd, 2005
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