#27 The Medusa Plot by Gordan Korman (39 Clues Cahill vs. Vespers Book 1)

I have to say that I love this series, the 11th book, Vesper's Rising was my favorite by far, and I love Gordan Korman. Therefore I was really looking forward to this book. I was excited to see where Gordan Korman was going to take the series, but I was a little disappointed. I found this one hard to follow and not nearly as gripping as the others in the series. I had hoped that it would provide even more history about the Vesper's before they switched back to the modern times. Jude Watson is writing the next one, due out in December, and I will continue to give it a try. However, if it doesn't get a lot better I might have to move on to a different series. I give it 2.5 out of 5 stars.

#26 The extraordinary adventures of Alfred Kropp by Richard Yancey

When Alfred's uncle forces him to help steal something from his employer's office, he had no idea that he would be starting off on a fantastic chase around the world. (of course he also didn't know that he was stealing Excalibur) In this first of a series, Richard Yancey tells a story that combines a modern hero with the legends of King Arthur. Fans of Alex Rider will enjoy this book (and I hear that the second one is even better). I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

#25 Gossip from the girls' room : a blogtastic! novel by Rose Cooper

Sixth grader Sophia wants to be "popular". She is sure that her path to popularity will be through her school blog, so she is trying to get the newest, juiciest gossip to post. She finds that she can hear all sorts of interesting news by hiding in the girls bathroom. How will thing work out? Read and find out. Overall this was a cute story, but not a "must read". It has the same idea as the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, but it isn't quite as good. I give it a 3 out of 5 stars.

#24 Little Blog on the Prarie by Cathleen Bell

Thirteen year old Gen is being forced to spend her summer vacation at "Camp Frontier", a living history camp set in the 1890's. Growing her own vegetables, milking the cows and being forced to give up every modern convenience (including indoor plumbing) has Gen losing it. She is keeping her sanity by texting her friends on the cell phone she managed to sneak in to camp. She could never imagine the trouble that this is going to cause... I really liked this book. I loved the realistic portrayal of life in the 1890's from someone who is used to today's modern way of life. The characters were funny and the story was very enjoyable. I will definitely be recommending this one. 4 out of 5 stars.

#23 Human.4 by Mike Lancaster

Kyle volunteers to be hypnotized by a friend at the town talent show. When he wakes up he finds that the world has dramatically changed. No one seems to recognize him, or even be aware that he exists for that matter. The computers, telephones, televisions and radios don't work - just what is going on. The story is told from Kyle's perspective on a set of cassette tapes that he is recording. This is a fantastic look at a futuristic society. There are definite twists and turns along the way that keep the story moving at a fast pace. I recommend this book to dystopia and science fiction fans alike, and I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

#22 Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford

A really quick and enjoyable read, nothing taxing about this one:) When Newt's big brother Chris is knocked out during a high school football game, Newt's friends help him create an alter ego to help him cope. Originally dressed as "Captain Nobody" for Halloween, Newt soon begins to wear the costume to school. Watch as Newt plays the role of superhero for the neighborhood, but can he save the one person he's really worried about? There's not a lot of substance to this book, but I did have a good time reading it. I give it 3 out of 5 stars. (5 out of 5 for lower grade levels!)

#21 Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech

What happens when an Angel is left with no supervision or job description? This is the story of an Angel in the Swiss Alps who is getting directions from a young girl who has just moved in. Zola doesn't feel that the Angel is doing her job appropriately and gives her many suggestions as to what she should be doing instead. What follows is a heartfelt story of hope, and how everyone can band together to make great things happen. Sharon Creech is a great author and I enjoyed this book even more than some of her others. I give it 4 stars out of 5.