Payback Time

Payback Time by Carl Deuker

Summary: Written from a sports journalist's point of view, this novel explores the world of high school football and an apparent scandal.  Are the coach and a player trying to cheat their way into the big time?  Or is there something more sinister happening?  The truth will surprise everyone.

Thoughts: Not a bad sports book.  I was surprised.  I really liked Mitch and could relate to him in a lot of ways. I think kids could too.  Sometimes the football play-by-play bored me, but I don't care that much so I skimmed over it.  If you're into football, though, you'll love hearing about the yardage and zig-zag patterns, and all that jazz.

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

Summary: Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers? (GoodReads)

Thoughts: Really good.  I listened to it in the car on the way to Austin.  It's a great audio book (Surprisingly!) and it has a great and intriguing storyline.  The plot is a bit predictable at times, but it has it surprises.  Would definitely recommend it!

Stuck on Earth

Stuck on Earth by David Klass

Summary: Ketchvar III’s mission is simple: travel to Planet Earth, inhabit the body of an average teenager, and determine if the human race should be annihilated. And so Ketchvar—who, to human eyes, looks just like a common snail—crawls into the brain of one Tom Filber and attempts to do his analysis. (from GoodReads)

Thoughts: Meh. This book had it's funny moments. However, there was a lot of bullying, gross name-calling (Zitface, Slugbrain), and dogging on your family. I didn't love this book. BUT! It would be great for kids who still love calling people booger-brain.