Thomas wakes up in a box in an elevator shaft. The only thing he can remember is his name, his first name. When he reaches the top, over fifty boys his age, about 16 years old, pull him out and introduce him to new people and new places in the Glade. He learns about the...
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The Maze Runner
The Merchant of Death
Do you believe in other worlds? Do you wish you could travel to those worlds? Bobby Pendragon didn’t until his Uncle Press knocked on his door one day and ordered Bobby to come with him. From there, Bobby and his uncle drove to an abandoned subway station where they arrived at a door, an...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Ever since 11 year old Harry Potter was a baby, strange things had been happening to him. Like when he was dragged to the zoo by his cousin, Dudley, he “magically” made the glass disappear completely from a snake exhibit which now housed a fuming Dudley. As you may imagine, his Uncle Vernon, who...
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The Hunger Games
“Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!” is an overly cheery death sentence for Katniss Everdeen. After voluntarily taking her younger sisters, Prim’s, place, she becomes the girl tribute from District 12 that will be participating in this year’s Hunger Games, a gruesome annual reminder of the Capital’s superiority...
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Heroes of the Valley
The days of the heroes had long passed. All of the Houses in the valley are peaceful, except for the House of Svein. In this village there is a practical joker by the name of Halli. He’s the Arbiter’s second son. Halli doesn’t really care, though. He loves being mischievous. So, when it’s...
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The Fire Thief
So our story starts with my Uncle Edward and me, Jim in 1858. We travel around to different cities and do acting shows. I must say, we are pretty good. It’s fun but it isn’t a very well paying investment. So we had to get creative. Nowadays when we arrive in a new...
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Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida
Everyone wants to be respected, and Manuel (Manny) Hernandez, a Mexican American, is no exception. However, he isn’t good at sports, can’t speak to girls, and is in love with a white English teacher. It can also be hard to be respected when your alcoholic father abuses you, your brother can’t hold a job...
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Key of Valor
A long time ago, behind the Curtain of Dreams, three demigoddesses once stood. Venora, with vivid blue eyes, sat on the ledge of the fountain, with a smile flourishing across her face as she plucked away at her lap harp. Beside her on a marble bench sat Niniame, with strong facial features and...
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Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton is a story that takes place on an island. Doctor Grant and his assistant get a mysterious invite from a crazy little man. They were convinced when the crazy man said he needed them to approve his “NEW” park exhibit. They soon realize that this was no ordinary park...
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The Hunger Games
“Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!” is an overly cheery death sentence for Katniss Everdeen. After voluntarily taking her younger sisters, Prim’s, place, she becomes the girl tribute from District 12 that will be participating in this year’s Hunger Games, a gruesome annual reminder of the Capital’s superiority...
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