Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan

In this book, Percy turns sixteen, and faces the battle of his life. A spy from the other side emerges, and many others perish by Kronos's hand. Percy has to make the choice of his life: will he save Olympus, or watch it crumble, never to reign again.

I love this series because, of the gripping details, and small surprises. *Spoiler Alert*
This isn't part of the story, so it isn't really a spoiler, but in the back of the book, Rick Riordan wrote: "As the first series comes to a close..." That means that he may write another series, and possibly from a different point of view, Annabeth's or Grover's. I can't wait!!! Anyhoo, I give this book a very rare " ****** "! (It's rare because I'm supposed to only rate from 1-5 stars.)

Sammy Keyes and The Cold Hard Cash

Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash - Wendelin van Draanen

Sammy is rushing (illegally) to her grandmother's apartment, when she scares an old man - literally to death. His last words were "Take the money! Get rid of it! Get rid of it!". Sammy does this, but then has afterthought, and goes back to collect it. Now she's got a ton of money in her hands, and it may just be fake.

I like this book, and the series, because there is a girl heroine. You don't see many of those these days. The author is a great descriptive writer, and is coming out with a new book, "Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher". I give this book/series a rating of " *****".