Rutland Reader Review: Recent Episodes
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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 .
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.
Phoenix reviews The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch. This book is 247 pages, 1030L, AR points
Amelia reviews Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish. This book is 602 pages, 1020L, 23 AR Points.
Keyunna reviews Last Christmas: The Private Prequel by Kate Brian. This novel is roughly 300 pages and worth 9 AR points
Logan reviews The Novice by Taran Matharu. This roughly 400 page fantasy book has a 890 Lexile and is worth 16 AR points
Cory reviews The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. It is a 1080 lexile, roughly 200 pages, and worth 6 AR points.
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
Justin reviews Inheritance by Chris Paolini. This book is 849 page, 1010L, and 25 AR points.
Tori reviews The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. This book is 113 pages, 850L, 10 AR points
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.
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.
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.
Tyler reveiws Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff. It has an 860 Lexil, is 250 pages, and is a worth 11 AR Points
Camryn reviews Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith. This book is 388 pages, 910L, 16 AR Points.
Jamarco reviews a family drama novel with roughly 300 pages and a lexile of 820. This novel is worth 11 AR points
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.
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
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.
Simeon Reviews The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan-- a fantasy novel with roughly 250 pages and a Lexile score of 950.
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.
Joseph reviews the 350 page brutally honest feminist story is set at a Lexile score of 750. It is worth 14 AR Points
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abraham reviews The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. This book is 320 pages, 1000L, 16 AR points.
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.
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Emily The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. This book is 240 pages, 1060L, and 8 AR points.
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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Tyson reviews Bullyville by Francine Prose. This book is 272 pages, 960L and 7 AR points.
Na'Koriah reviews Criminal by Terra McVoy. This book is 270 pages, HL710L, and 7 AR Points.
Alexandra reviews The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider. This 330 page book is 930L and 12 AR points.
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.
In this episode review, Madyson reviews Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin --a roughly 350 page mystery thriller.
Allen reviews “Codename: Verity” by Elizabeth Wayne, a 330 page spy novel. It has a 1020L and is worth 14 AR points.
In this episode, Kayla reviews Cupcake by Rachel Cohn-a roughly 250-page heart-wrenching novel 1050 worth 11 AR points
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
In this episode review, Minnie reviews Into The Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern-- a roughly 250-page novel that is an 890 Lexile worth 9 AR points.
In this episode review, Jordan reviews A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler)-- a roughly 350-page novel that is an 1150 Lexile worth 7 AR points.
In this episode review, John reviews Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury-- a roughly 250-page dystopian novel that is an 890 Lexile worth 7 AR points.
In this episode review, Adam reviews Dread Nation by Justina Ireland-- a roughly 450-page young adult horror novel with zombies that is an 870 Lexile worth 17 AR points.
In this episode's review, Jayanti reviews Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer-- a roughly 200-page young adult novel that is a 850 Lexile worth 8 AR points.
In this episode's review, Alex reviews Wings of a Bee by Julie Roorda-- a roughly 220-page, oppressive, young novel that is a 940 Lexile.
In this episode's review, Saxon reviews Bluefish by Pat Schmatz-- a roughly 230-page young adult novel that is a 600 Lexile worth 6 AR points.