Outcast

I just finished a book called "Outcast", the fourth book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver.  I've reviewed her first book on here before; it's called Wolf Brother.  Here is the link to the review.  "Outcast" begins with a scuffle between Torak and Boar Clan, who believe Torak has stolen antlers belonging to them.  When Torak gets back to the Raven Clan camp, the Boars are already there and demanding a fight.  This is when Torak's Soul-Eater tatto is discovered.  Since the original Soul-Eaters were cast out of their clans, there has been a Clan law stating that anyone else who bears the tattoo shall be cast out as well.  Much to Renn's dismay, Fin-Kedinn follows Clan law.  Torak must now survive in the woods alone, as anyone who tries to help him survive will be hunted down as well.  Can Torak survive and become part of the Clans once more?

I love this series, and I would recommend any of these books.  However, they may be a bit old for some readers.  I would suggest only reading them if you're above 12-13 years old.

Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl

Raven's Gate

Another great book is Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz.  It follows a boy named Matthew Freeman.  He is a quiet boy who really doesn't care about his studies at all.  One night, he assists his friend in breaking into a warehouse, where his friend panics and stabs a security guard.  Matt is given the choice: he can either go to a juvenile detention facility, or he can participate in the LEAF (Learning and Education Achieved through Fostering) project and be sent to live in the countryside.  Matt picks the latter, and travels to Lesser Malling to live on Mrs. Deverill's farm.  But strange things are happening to Matt, and stranger still is what's going on in Lesser Malling...

This book was really gripping, I couldn't put it down!  It was exciting and didn't get boring at all.  Horowitz's setting captivates the reader and keeps them turning the pages until the very end.

Keep reading, everyone!
--SwimmerGirl