2016 Books Read
Mrs. Ennis' 2016 Middle Grade Reads
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Sisters
Brown Girl Dreaming
The War that Saved My Life
I loved this book. I enjoy reading about World War II and this was a different aspect of the war than I typically read about. My only complaint is the character Mam-I wasn’t fully convinced of her character and she wasn’t as developed as…
Glass Sword
I really do enjoy this series, but I grew tired of Mare constantly saying how much she didn’t know herself. I get that she is trying to find who she is, but it wasn’t necessary to stress that so much. Overall an enjoyable read.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Serafina and the Black Cloak
The Crossover
Absolutely loved this book! I loved the language, references, and different styles of writing (rap, commentator, poetry). I also loved the themes of friendship, growing up, and family. I have hooked almost half of my class by reading the…
The One and Only Ivan
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts One and Two
Holes
The Enchantress
Inside Out and Back Again
Counting by 7s
The Hobbit
I ended up loving this book, but I did struggle. I wasn’t always turning pages, on the edge of my seat, craving the adventure like I had though I would. There are a lot of moments that move slower and combined with the narration style, I…
The Giver
Thought-provoking and a must read.
This classic dystopian story is rich in vivid descriptions and mystery. Lois Lowry keeps you turning pages not by non-stop action, but by feeding you little bits and pieces of information, which leaves…
Red Queen
The Warlock
The Necromancer
Tales from the Odyssey, Part 2
Four: A Divergent Story Collection
The Sorceress
The Magician
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Alchemyst
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Summer My Father Was Ten
Tales from the Odyssey, Part 1
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone