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Ms. Melissa

Ms. Melissa

I'm a school librarian for an elementary and high school, trying to keep up with my students!
  • Jackson, Wy, United States
  • member since August 20 2007

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  • Little Brother
    • Rated 5 stars

    “What a ride! I didn't put this down until the last page was turned, and I haven't stopped telling people about it since. Marcus, a 17-year old hacker & highschool student, is in the majorly WRONG place at the wrong time, when a terrorist attack on San Francisco leads to him being detained by the Department of Homeland Security. The book is set in the not-too-distant future, when technology and surveillance are even more pervasive in the US. This techy thriller with social commentary bite will keep you guessing. Highly recommended! You don't even have to check it out of the library to read it; download the entire book here: http://craphound.com/littlebrother/download/”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Friday, September 19 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Breaking Dawn
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Though totally entertaining & a satisfying conclusion to the Twilight series, I wasn't as engrossed in this fourth and final book. ”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Thursday, September 18 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Hopeless Savages Volume 3: Too Much Hopeless

    Hopeless Savages Volume 3: Too Much Hopeless

    by Jen Van Meter, Christine Norrie, Ross Campbell
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I really enjoyed the characters in this graphic novel; they were spunky and funny in all the right places...lots of good kung-fu action from Arsenal Hopeless-Savage, and some truly classic grandmothers. I'd like to read the first two in the series, but it was easy enough to catch up with the Hopeless-Savage family in volume 3.”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Thursday, January 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • What Happened to Cass McBride?
    • Rated 3 stars

    “This book isn't really the "smart, scary tale that moves like a bullet train" that James Patterson claims on the cover, but it was a decent suspense/CSI-ish story. It's not overly complex, but I don't think it's meant to be. There are some themes of bullying and name calling that could be discussed w/ a small group; but overall, it's a book meant for entertainment.”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Thursday, January 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I totally enjoyed my second dose of Potter-though I think in the end Harry will end up being one of my least favorite characters. Why does he insist on ignoring and doubting Dumbledore? Aside from Harry's mumblings, I really enjoy the world of Potter and am looking forward to book 3...”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Blue Bloods
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Vampires came to North America with the Mayflower and now rule the elite and wealthy in New York City. Children of these "blue bloods" go to a private school and the truth of their lineage is revealed to them only when they begin to experience telltale flashbacks and physical symptoms of their transformation...usually around 15 or 16. A solid vampire tale, fashion show, historical and contemporary mystery and present-day myth...definitely enjoyable.”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Inkheart
    • Rated 3 stars

    “I agree with other reviews that say Funke's writing is slow for the subject matter in this story. She's a thorough storyteller, and the characters and setting will stay vivid in my memory, which is not the norm for my rapid-reading style. I'll recommend this to students who have the patience to stay w/ the story and more of an interest in the developments of character than the rigor of plot. One last thing...I'm bummed that Brendon Frasier is cast as the father in the upcoming film. The father in the book was fabulous, and Frasier is nowhere near what I was imagining.”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Field Guide
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I brought books 1 & 2 in this series home to read one evening, so I'd know what the kids at school were so psyched about. If I had brought home all 5, I would have read them straight through. The Grace kids are great characters, the fantasy is top-notch, and I can't wait to read them all.”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Seeing Stone
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Picks up where book one left off; with new dangers and secrets for the Grace kids to face. These fast-paced fantasies are too popular to sit on the shelf in our library!”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
    • Rated 4 stars

    “If you can get past the F word being used every other second, you'll love this fast-paced, funny, young love story. The entire novel takes place in 24 hours or so. Nick's voice alternates with Norah's (Levithan & Cohn), so we get the entire story in stereo, he-said she-said style. The story is authentically angst-ridden and self conscious, and a very satisfying read.”

    Ms. Melissa wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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