Playing the Cards You're Dealt by Varian Johnson

Playing the Cards You're Dealt by Varian Johnson is a 2023 RICBA nominee. Have you ever played the card game spades? I haven't either, but that doesn't matter. You'll still get into the excitement of the tournament. Anthony, (Ant), Joplin has a reputation to live up to. His family members are all great spade players and he has to be ready to win. But life seems to be conspiring against him as problems crop up with the new girl at school, his old tournament partner, and family secrets that threaten to unravel the whole thing.

I have had many students who really enjoyed this book. It is very dramatic and deals with some tough family problems. But it's also sweet. I really liked the way Ant and Shirley, the new girl, form a friendship. Pick this up and you won't want to put it down!

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro
 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling

If you thought Harry Potter was done then you were wrong. If you like things like adventure, shockers, magic, and fantasy then Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling, is your book and movie.

In this book, Harry gets into the Triwizard Tournament where he has to face 3 deadly and epic challenges that could get him killed ( But of course what Harry Potter book and movie do not have things that could get Harry killed? ) with his 3 other challengers Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum, and Cedric Diggory.

This is the longest Harry Potter out of the series ( because there are 37 chapters and 735 pages). I read this Harry Potter book and man was it worth it. I feel like the Harry Potter books make the magic that everyone loves and puts all of that into books. So, what I like about this book is that it has everything magic and comedy.

By Luna Lovegood 

Do you like blood chilling, bone tickling, fantasy stories?  Then you will love Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling!  In this amazing book the great trio of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are once again at Hogwarts.  It’s not safe though… The Triwizard Tournament has started again, with more protection than ever.  Nothing was supposed to go wrong, yet somehow Harry got entered into the tournament.  Was this just a coincidence or was something more sinister taking place?  All throughout the story when all seems well, problems arise. 

The book is teeming with excitement, action, suspense, sadness, and more.  People all around the world can relate to Harry because people thought he was doing something to show off, but he really wasn’t.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an exciting story full of action, adventure, and almost unbearable suspense.  So why don’t you read the book yourself.  Trust me you won’t be sorry. 

Reviewd by HotChickenBeast 

I reviewed this book because Harry Potter is active and he will always fight for the good guys. He has bravery and quick thinking so he would be good at being a leader. He can sometimes be impulsive and he has issues with authority. He is also a clutch in a crisis. My rating of the book is 10 out of 10, though if you don’t like adventures and magic this would not be good for you.

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