Bad guys and aliens beware; Daniel X is out looking for you! You may not survive the encounter! Daniel's Dad was an alien hunter, alien himself to Earth. When Daniel's parents were killed in his Dad's pursuit of Number 1 on his list of aliens, Daniel realized that it was up to him to carry on his Dad's work. Luckily, Daniel has quite a few super abilities, including the power to morph himself into anything he can imagine. Number 7 on the list of aliens may be more than Daniel can handle, but he has help - his friends whom he created himself, and, possibly, Number 7's own son. Based on the novels about Daniel X.

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 3/22/2010

ISBN-10: 0316004251

ISBN-13: 9780316004251

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In seventeenth-century England, young Philip Marsham's life is turned upside down, when a terrible accident forces him to flee London, in fear of his life. He joins the crew of the Rose of Devon, a dark frigate bound for Newfoundland. When his ship is taken over by pirates, he is forced to become a member of their crew. Now a pirate, only the hangman is waiting for him to return to England. This won the Newbery Medal in 1924.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/12/2009

ISBN-10: 1432609718

ISBN-13: 9781432609719

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In the future, the sea level has risen so that the whole east coast has become submerged. Dry land has become a premium. Living space is scarce and food is scarcer. A small group of brave pioneers have settled the sea floor, harvesting seaweed and fish to feed the multitudes that live topside. Ty was the first child actually born subsea. He is much more comfortable underwater than he is in the open air. Then he meets Gemma, an orphan from Above. Gemma is searching for her long lost brother. Throw in desperate outlaws who wont' hesitate to plunder, vandalize or even kill; a government bent on keeping the farmers oppressed and kids with some very unusual abilities and you have one gripping adventure. Followed by Rip Tide also by Kat Falls.

Awards nominated: 2013 Rebecca Caudill Nominee

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 5/1/2012

ISBN-10: 0545178150

ISBN-13: 9780545178150

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Simon Drake dreams of being out at sea, and becoming a long-distance sailor, so he signs up for a week-long, live-aboard sailing course. Trouble begins when Simon, and Olivia, another student, get curious about a nearby boat, and when they investigate, they stumble upon an abalone poaching operation. The poachers have far too much at stake to let a couple of kids get in their way. Simon finds himself caught, bound, gagged, fighting to survive, and learning things that were definitely not in the description of the class.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/25/2009

ISBN-10: 155143962X

ISBN-13: 9781551439624

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Wayne is searching for buried treasure, located in a Spanish galleon off the Florida coast, when a storm arises. His dolphin friend comes to his rescue.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/25/2009

ISBN-10: 038073253X

ISBN-13: 9780380732531

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