The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

It's time for Carter Kane and his Dad (a scientist / archaeologist / host of the god Osiris) to visit Carter's sister, Sadie Kane in London where she lives with her grandparents. Together the Kane family visits a Museum. Their Dad tells them to leave the room. Being Sadie and not liking to listen to rules, she takes Carter and they go and spy on their Dad. What they see is very surprising. They see their dad taking the Rosetta Stone and saying spells that release Egyptian Gods and break the stone. Dr. Kane is then put into a golden box and taken away by the God, "Set".

Amos, Sadie and Carter's uncle, take Sadie and Carter back to his house where he explains why all this strange stuff is happening; the Rosetta Stone, the Gods, and why they can do magic. The truth is Carter and Sadie Kane are magicians and are hosting Egyptian Gods (I'll get to that later).

Soon after the kids arrive at Amos's house, Amos has to leave. After he leaves the house, the house is attacked by monsters and minions of Set. Bast (A.K.A Muffin, Sadie's cat), who turns out to be the Cat goddess, comes to the rescue and saves Sadie and Carter.

Bast takes Carter and Sadie to the House of Life. There the kids are introduced Zia, who tries to teach them different types of magic and how magic is used. They also find out that Sadie is hosting the God Isis and Carter is hosting the God Horus.

Sadie and Carter set out on a journey to Destroy Set and save their father before the Demon Days. Along the way, Sadie and Carter run into a lot of trouble with other gods, monsters. They also learn to use their magic and communicate and work with the Gods inside them.

One night during the long journey Carter's Ba (mind, soul) has a vision of Set building a red pyramid to help him gain his powers. Carter and Sadie know where they ha ve to go.

Do Sadie and Carter rescue their dad? What happens to Isis, Horus and Osiris at the end? Do the kids defeat Set before the Demon days? Do they defeat him on their own? What happens to Zia? Read this action pact book to find out.

I liked this book a lot because it was full of action, magic and mystery. I think anyone in 4th grade and up should read it.

Well I got to go and read new books I just got,

Mollie

Look who I met at BEA!!!

I went to BEA a little while ago. There I met a lot of publishers and authors. One of the authors I met was Rick Riordan. He wrote the Percy Jackson series. He just came out with a new book called "The Red Pyramid". Guess what... Rick Riordan signed it for me. I also got to take a picture with him. (as you can see above). It was so COOL. Check back in a little while to see my review of his newest book "The Red Pyramid".

I also got a preview of his newest book "The Lost Hero" which won't be out until after the summer. So check back to see a review later.

Mollie

The Book Seat

The Book Seat is this really cool beanbag pillow that has a plastic band at the bottom so your arms don't hurt when you read. I think it is great! I have been using it since Book Expo America (BEA). It holds thin books, text books and anything in between. It is very comfortable and doesn't hurt no matter how heavy the book is. Anyone who loves to read but is tired of their arms hurting should get this pillow. It comes in many different colors: blue, purple, red, brown and more. I love it. You can learn more about these really cool and comfortable pillows at http://www.thebookseat.com/.

Well, I'm going to go and use the book chair to go read more books,

Mollie

All The People I Met At BEA

I spent two days roaming the Javitz Center in search of new books and to meet new people, authors and publishers. Some of the really cool people I met include: Angela Johnson from Ripley's, their newest book "Enter If You Dare" is coming soon (hoping to get a sneak peak); Marina Shults has "The Red Pyramid" written by Rick Riordan which just came out; Deb Shapiro the Director of Publicity of Bloomsbury and Walker Books was really great, she gave me a lot of books to read and review (check back soon for the reviews); Megan Marie Fitzpatrick of Hachette Book Group gave me an audio book of "Witches and Wizards" which I can't wait to listen to; Paul Samuelson, a Sourcebooks publicists gave me great blogging advice and offered to send me books to review; Erin Dempsey from Penguin Young Readers Group was really great and spent time talking to me about different books; Samantha Grefe' from Scholastic gave me a copy of the book "Plain Kate", I am so excited to read it; Mark Forti and Camille Miller who published "Slightly Above Time", I cannot wait to read it!; Tina Proctor spent a lot of time talking to me about "Ophelia's Oracle"; Sarah Wilcox from Guinness World Records was there with "The World's Most Tattooed Lady". The 2011 book comes out in July; Jessica Kaufman from Little Brown showed me the cover of "It's Not What It Looks Like" sequel to "The Name of the Book is Secret"; met Alexa Peter's dad, she illustrated and wrote (with her mom) "Cooper and Me" (going to try and connect with her when school ends); stood in line with Lyra Rose, she has her own blog which you can read at www.lyrarose.com, she gave me advice on different books and suggested I read them; and Charles Nurnberg, he is the President and Publisher of Imagine Publishing. His newest book is "The Night Before Christmas" which has a CD of music performed by Peter, Paul & Mary. At the end of BEA, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey read the book aloud and sang a whole bunch of songs. It was so COOL, I got to sing with them in front of a whole bunch of people. They even signed a CD for me. Check out the pictures above.

It was unbelievable to meet these people and get their books.

Come back to check out the reviews of their books.

Keep Reading,

Mollie

The Wide Awake Princess by E.D. Baker

This book is about a girl named Annie, who is a princess with absolutely NO magical gift. Surprisingly, magic doesn't affect her, either good or bad. Annie's sister Gwendolyn is the prettiest princess in all of the kingdoms. A wicked witch cursed Gwendolyn so that if she was ever pricked by a spindle she would sleep for 100 years. On Gwendolyn's sixteenth birthday she was pricked and everyone in the kingdom, (except for Annie) fell asleep. It was up to Annie to find Gwendolyn's true love to kiss her which would wake her up. At first, Annie traveled alone in the forest, but was then joined by Liam, a guard from the castle who was not at the Castle when the curse happened. Annie and Liam get into all sorts of trouble. Along the way they pick up princes who they think could possibly be Gwendolyn's true love. Annie learns many secrets Liam is hiding. Were they secrets that were better kept quiet? Who is Gwendolyn's true love? What happens to Liam and Annie? Do they fall in love or is it Liam's kiss that wakes Gwendolyn?

I recommend this book to third graders. I think they would like this fairy tale with a twist.

Well, I have got to go and read,

Mollie

Baking with Friends by Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton

This cook book is very unique. I like the way the illustrator, Collen Mcintyre, illustrated all of the pictures with different animals and colors. My favorite pictures and animals were the pink flamingos and the green turtle. I thought they were well drawn and had such cool colors. This book contains fun facts, tips and words to help children learn to cook. Baking with Friends comes with a DVD read aloud by my friend Pam Atherton. Since I am a lover of chocolate my favorite recipes were "Hot Fudge Pudding Cake" and "Fudge Brownies". One thing I loved more than baking these delicious chocolate treats, I loved eating them so much more. This is a great book for any aged child to learn how to bake. Once you have baked something, make sure you fill out the really pretty certificate in the back of the book. Make sure to read some of the really cool quotes written by different people on the back of the book. (They are really interesting too!).

Well I am going to go and bake something else,

Mollie

Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg

This book is about a boy named Branwell. After something happens on Columbus Day Branwell cannot speak. On Columbus Day Branwell's baby half sister Nikki, went into a coma. Branwell is taken to Clarion County Behavioral Center where he sits for 27 days of silence. Connor, Branwell's best friend is the only one who can get Branwell to talk. With the help of his sister Margaret, Connor is able to find out why Branwell's not talking. Branwell and Connor find a way to communicate. Through this communication, Connor speaks to people who Branwell suggests to help Branwell to talk. Can Connor get the true story before Branwell is convicted of manslaughter? If Branwell says he didn't hurt Nikki who really did? Was it Vivian, Branwell's babysitter and crush? Or Morris who worked at JJ's Pizzeria? Could it really be Branwell? You'll have to read this exciting mystery that may silence you to the bone. This book is good for 7th or 8th graders. It may be good for 6th graders who can handle such a tough subject. I recommend this book to any 7th or 8th grader or adults who like a sad but mysterious book.

Well I have to go read another book,

Enjoy!!!!!!

Mollie

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

It is back to school time for Percy. One day at gym, Percy and his friend Tyson, who turns out to be a cyclops are playing dodge ball with a bunch of monsters. The monsters blow up the school. Annabeth comes and rescues Tyson and Percy.

The three of them go back to Camp Half- Blood. Something was strange about the camp. Thalia's tree, (the tree that protects the camp and is the daughter of Zeus) was dying. Chiron, the camp director and Percy's teacher wasn't there. Percy and the rest of the camp learned that Tyson, the cyclops was Percy's brother.

One of the children of the God Aries, was sent on a quest. Grover had left camp to find the god Pan. Unfortunately Grover was kidnapped by a cyclopes. Luckily, the cyclops was guarding the golden fleece coat that could also heal Thalia's tree. All Percy and Annabeth had to do was rescue Grover and get the golden fleece.

Annabeth and Percy went through a lot of trouble to sneak out of camp, save Grover, and get the golden fleece and manage to stay alive.

Do Annabeth and Percy save Grover? Do they get the golden fleece? What happens to Thalia's tree? Read the next book to find out.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes mythology and fantasy.

I'm going to go read the third book,

Mollie

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

This book is about a boy named Percy Jackson. Percy lives with his mom and step-dad in Manhattan. On a school trip to an art museum with his friends, Percy is attacked by a monster. Nobody but Percy, his friend Grover and his teacher Chiron can see the monster. Because of this, Percy is kicked out of school.

Percy and his mom go on a vacation to a beach where they have a house and love to be. A little while after they get to the beach it starts to rain. Grover, who is a styr (half human half goat), tells Percy and his mom to leave. Percy's mom takes Grover and Percy to Camp Half-Blood. This is a camp for children who are demigods or half gods. (One of their parents is a mortal and the other is a god). On the way to the camp, a manitore captures Percy's mom. Percy just destroys the manitore in time before it killed him.

At Camp Half-Blood, Percy learns to fight, and prepares for a quest. At his first capture the flag match, Percy learns that he is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea.

Now that everyone knows Percy is the son of Poseidon, Percy gets a quest. His quest is to find Zeus's lightning bolt. Zeus thinks Poseidon took it. Poseidon, though could not have taken it, because gods can not take each others powers. Unfortunately Percy only has until the winter solstice to find the bolt. If he doesn't find the bolt, there will be a huge war that could destroy the Earth. Percy takes Annabeth, the daughter of Athena, and Grover, the styr, on his quest to help him.

The Kids run into a lot of trouble along the way. They meet gods in the near future that might want to kill him, and a lot of other problems too. Annabeth, Grover and Percy find themselves in the underworld with the god Hades trying to rescue Percy's mom.

Can the children return from the underworld with Mrs. Jackson? Does Percy and his friends return the lightning bolt? If Poseidon didn't steal the lightning bolt, who did? Does Percy return the lightning bolt in time? Read on to find out what happens.

This is a great book for anyone into Mythology and fantasy.

Enjoy, i have to go read more books from this series,

Mollie

Just Another Day in My Insanely Real Life by Barbara Dee

Twelve year old Cassie's life flips upside down. She loses her nice big house, swimming after school, her A's in English and her best friends. Oh, and one more thing: her father moves away.

Whether she likes it or not, the responsibility of taking care of her siblings is thrusted into her hands. While her mother is at work (which is pretty much all day) Cassie has to shop for food, make dinner and take care of her little brother, Jackson. Of course, her teenager sister, Miranda, never helps out. She's too busy studying for chemistry at her best friend Madison's house and giggling about Adam Klein. Mr. Mullaney, her English teacher, doesn't appreciate the effort Cassie puts into her work. Why should Cassie even try? To top it all off, her best friends are turning into really nasty people.

Maybe, Cassie's life will come back together. She's already partway there with a boy that might like her, a new friend that might not be as bad as she thought, and a novel she is writing with daring adventures.

Will Cassie ever know what made her dad move away? Will her life ever be the same again? Find out about this poignant, funny, sweet girl as she makes her way through her insanely real life.

This review was written by Ruthie.

She is a girl who likes to read and write stories and poem.

Thanks to Ruthie for this great review.

Mackenzie Blue by Tina Wells

This book is about a girl named Mackenzie Blue. Her best friend just moved to London and she is starting middle school. On the first day of school Mackenzie bumped into a boy she likes and she accidentally lost her diary. The next day at school Mackenzie meets this new girl named Chloe. Chloe and Mackenzie become best friends with Jasper too. A few days later when the 3 friends entered the music room, something from Mackenzie's diary was written on the board. She need to find her diary, and fast. She thought her friend Chloe took it. Mackenzie wanted to sign up for a talent show, so she has written a song in her diary. Unfortunately whoever found it knows the song and all of her secrets. The next day another one of Mackenzie's secrets ends up on the white board in her music class, she is very upset. Mackenzie thought her new friend Chloe took it. When Chloe wasn't looking Mackenzie went into her locker and looked through her books. Chloe saw her and was really mad. Chloe didn't talk to her for a very long time after that. When Mackenzie found out Chloe didn't do it, she thought Jasper did. She went over to his house and went through all his stuff. Unfortunately she was caught and both her mom and Jasper's mom was mad. Now Mackenzie had no friends. what was she going to now? She decided to focus on writing her song. With her brother's help, the two of them are able to enter the talent show. Does Mackenzie win the show? Does she become friends with Chloe and Jasper again? Who took her diary? Does Mackenzie make new friends? Read this book to find out what happens cause I am not going to tell you.

Got to go read Bye,

Mollie

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy by Jenny Nimmo

This Book is about a boy named Charlie Bone. He is endowed, which means he has a very special talent. He can hear voices inside pictures and paintings and go into them. It was time for Charlie and his friends to go back to school. One of Charlie's friends, Emma had been trying to help this invisible boy named Ollie. Charlie decided he is going to help her. There is just one problem. This girl named Belle, who happened to be related to Charlie was trying to stop them. Charlie and Emma did everything they could to rescue him. They asked their friends, and Charlie even went into a picture to ask a wizard for help. Unfortunately Charlie accidentally let the wizard out. That was a big problem. Do Charlie and his friends Save Ollie? Who is Belle really? Where did she come from? Does the wizard help Charlie? Does he return back to his painting? Read this book to find out. This is a great book for anyone who like this series and for kids 10 and older.

Enjoy,

Mollie

Charlie Bone and the Time Twister by Jenny Nimmo

This book is about a boy named Charlie who is "endowed", which means he has a very special talent. When Charlie goes back to school, he meets a very strange boy named Henry Yewbeam. What Charlie later finds out is that Henry is related to him. Henry has been sent to the future by this marble called the "Time Twister". When Henry was in the right time with his brother James, Henry was playing marbles by himself . Henry's mean and horrible cousin, who doesn't like him, throws the Time Twister near him. Not knowing what it is, Henry picks up the marble, looks at it and is whisked into another time. Since Charlie Bone and Henry Yewbeam are related, Charlie tries to help him return to his normal time. With great trouble and a lot of accidents and with the help of his friends, Charlie is determined to help Henry. There is only one problem. Henry's cousin is trying to get rid of him. Will Charlie and his friends save Henry? Does Henry die? Does Henry have get to see his brother again? To tell you the truth, I'm not telling you so Ha. No, what I'm saying is read the book. I'm telling you this is a great book for kids 10 and older.

Enjoy, I have to go read another book!

Mollie

Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

This is a book about a boy named Charlie Bone. One day Charlie hears voices when his mom gives him this picture that wasn't his. Somehow, his grandma, Grandma Bone, found out and called her sisters over. Grandma Bone and her sisters were part of a family named Yewbeams. This was a special family because they were "endowed", which means they have special talents. One day Charlie's aunts come over and gave him pictures to look at and told him to tell them what he hears. After a while, Charlie's aunts and grandma tell him he is going to the Bloors Academy. Charlie went to the old bookstore to return the picture he had gotten by mistake from his mother. The woman named Mrs. Ingledew, gave him this robot dog that had a tape recorder in it. She also gave him a bag that she never wanted to look at because Mr. Tolly (someone who she is related to) gave away her sister's baby for whatever was in the bag. Everyone wanta what was in the bag, and Charlie had to hide it really well. A few days later, Charlie found out that he needs to rescue Mrs. Ingledew's niece, who goes to the Bloors Academy. Charlie is finally sent to Bloors Academy, where he meets his friends Olivia, Billy Raven, Fidelio and a few others. But, Charlie and his friends also run into trouble with Manfred Bloor and Asa. They were the mean kids in school. Somehow, everyone finds out about the bag. (I'm not going to tell you how they find out, that would be mean.) Does Charlie have enough time to save Mrs. Ingledew's niece? Do Charlie and his friends succeed at doing this? How does everyone find out about the bag? Who has been telling all of Charlie's secrets? (The answer may surprise you). This is a great book for anyone who is 10 or older.

Well, I must go read the next book in the series.

Mollie

The Magic Half by Annie Barrows

This book is about a girl named Miri. She has middle child syndrome. She has twin older brothers, Robbie and Ray and twin younger sisters Nell and Nora. Miri and her family just moved into this old house. Robbie and Ray told Miri that there was buried treasure somewhere on the property. While Robbie, Ray and Miri were out looking for the treasure, one of the twins broke Miri's glasses and Miri hit her brother. Miri was punished and sent to her room. While she was sitting in her room, Miri found an old lens taped to her wall. She looked through it. The next thing Miri knew, she was twirled into a whole new place, or so she thought. Miri then realized she was at her house 70 years earlier. She met a girl named Molly who lived in this house. Molly told Miri that she was sent to save her and how her cousin is so mean. Miri said she would do her best. Does Miri save Molly? Do Robbie and Ray find the treasure? Is Miri able to return home? What kind of a blogger would I be if I gave you the answers and the end of the book. Ok so blame me but you have to read the book.

I read the book, and it was great. This is a great book for children in 3rd grade to 5th grade. This is also a great book for anyone who likes mystery, magic and fantasy.

Well, I got to go read.

Mollie

The Top 50 Questions Kids Ask 3rd through 5th grade by Dr. Susan Bartell

This book is a great book for parents. It answers the 50 most asked questions by kids and Dr. Susan answers them all. The questions are broken down into various chapters like 'Who's in charge?" and "I'm Scared", but my favorite chapter is"Nag, Nag, Nag". I recommend this book to any parent with a child from third to fifth grade. When you read this book you will understand why children ask these questions, and Dr. Susan Bartell will give you a psychological answer.

Mollie

Inkheart

Inkheart is a great book. It is about this man named Mo who has such a great talent. When he reads about the characters and objects they come out of the book. There is only one problem, when something comes out of the book, something must go in. One night when he was reading to his daughter Meggie and his wife, a character came out from the book and his wife went in. One night Dustfinger, the character Mo read out of the book the day his wife disappeared, showed up at Mo's house and asked to be read back into the book. Mo's problem was that he couldn't read things back into the book, he could only read them out.

One day Meggie and Mo went to Aunt Eleanor's house so Mo could help fix her books. Meggie realized she has the same talent as her dad so she decided to help Dustfinger.

Will helping Dustfinger hurt Meggie? Will Mo realize Meggie has great talent? Will Mo and Meggie rescue their wife and mother back from the book? Read Inkheart to find out. I recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and who likes long and detailed books.

I recommend it if you are in fourth grade or higher.

I got to go read some more,

Mollie

Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

This book is about a boy named Bud who lives in an orphanage. Bud's mom used to have these flyers of a man singing and rocks with dates on them. Before she put Bud in the orphanage she gave him the rocks and the flyers. Bud thought the man in the flyers was his dad. One day after Bud was adopted and was living with this family, Bud decided to run away because he hated his adopted family. At night, a man driving by saw him and stopped to give Bud a lift. The man took Bud back to his house for the night. The next day the man drove Bud to a bar where Bud believed he would find his father. Was his father at the pub? Was it really his father? Did he accept Bud? Read on to find out the truth about Bud!

Keep reading,

Mollie

The Key to Rondo by Emily Rodda

This book is about two kids, Leo and Mimi who find themselves in a drawing of the music box. In the music box they are trying to save themselves and the people on the box from the queen. These two kids go on an adventure solving problems in a magical world. The Blue Queen takes Mimi's dog. Throughout the whole story Mimi and Leo try to get Mimi's dog back. They have to fight the Blue Queen to get the dog. Do they get the dog back? Do they win the fight between the Blue Queen? Do the kids go back to visit the people on the music box? What happens at the end of the book? Well I'm not telling you so I guess you have to read on to find out! I recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, adventure and is in the grades of 3rd-5th.

Enjoy,

Mollie

Bran Hambric and the Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation

This is a great book about a boy named Bran who was found in a bank vault when he was a baby. He now lives with this awful family who doesn't really like him that much. When Bran was born his mom wrote this note, but now Bran only has half of it. One day Bran went to the park with his family and suddenly stopped the bus with magic. In the town where Bran lives, magic and mages (people who can do magic) are not allowed. Someone who works at the bank is a mage like Bran, and she teaches him about magic. This helps Bran kind of figure out who's his mom. Another girl also helps Bran, but in a different way. Does Bran figure out what happened to his mom? What sticky situations does Bran get into and will people find out he is a mage? Read on to find out what happens. I recommend this book to anyone who likes magic, mystery and adventure.

Keep reading,

Mollie

The Mysterious Benedict Society

This review is written by my friend Jessica. She told me about this book and I think it sounded great. Read the review and let me know.
This book is about a young boy who lives in an orphanage but is too smart for his school. So one day when he and his tutor were eating they found a weird ad in the paper. It said "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" His tutor said he should go and see what it was. So he went and he had to take a test. He was the only one to pass. So they told him to come back later, he did and he passed again. There were a few more tests after. He made it through all of them. What were these tests for? What happened after the tests? What was his mission? Read on to find out!!!!


Special thanks to Jessica for this review

Review by: Jessica K

School of Fear by Gitty Danshavari

School of Fear is a great book for anyone from third grade and older and for anyone who has any fear. It is about four children who go to a special school to help them with their fears. Along the way the children have to complete a task which will help them get over their fears. The children must face their fears to complete the task. Can they face their fears? Are they going to complete their task? Will they get rid of their phobias? Read on to find out what happens to these four children. I really liked this book because it had great details and it showed how anyone can get over their fears if they try hard enough.

Well that's it for now. I have to go read some more!!!!!!!!!

Fondly,

MOLLIE

I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You is a great book. I think any child from fourth grade or older would like this book. It is about a girl name Cameron who goes to a spy school and is trained to accomplish missions. One day Cameron meets a boy and really likes him, but she can't tell him anything about her spy life. He wonders what's going on because his friend suspects Cameron goes to the spy school and the boyfriend thinks she's a home schooled girl with a cat named Suzie. Will he find out she is a spy? Will they still be boyfriend and girlfriend? Read on to find out what happens.....

I hope you have as much fun reading this book as I did,
Mollie

My Dog Ate My Homework by Bruce Lansky

I just read this great poem book by Bruce Lansky called My Dog Ate My Homework. I loved it. I think anyone who likes poems would like this book. My two favorite poems are " How to Delay Your Bed Time" because at night I usually delay my bedtime, and " Daddy Forgets My Name" because my daddy always calls me my sister's name and I sometimes find it funny and sometimes annoying. I think you all should read this book because it is funny and it has cute poems. So go ahead read it and tell me what you think.

Got to go and read another book,

Mollie

WELCOME

Welcome to Mollie's Radical Reading Reviews. On this site you can find reviews on books you like. Not only will I post reviews that I have written but I will also post things other people have written. I decided to start this website because I just went to a book fair call Book Expo America and I got all these really cool books. Some of the authors asked me to review them and tell them what I think. I thought this was a good way to show you some of the books other people and I have been reading. I hope you enjoy!!


Mollie