Banff Library Teen Site - Fiction Reviews

AGE: 10-15
LOCATION: YP PB Y
GENRE: Humourous fiction
RATED: *** A real knee-slapper!
REVIEWER: Kristopher, Teen Summer Reading Programme participant

A completely original idea for a book. You will laugh, cry, and clench your fists as you follow the journey of the young prodigy, Millicent, through adolescence.

AGE: 10-14
LOCATION: J BYN
GENRE: Humourous / Contemporary
RATED: *** A real knee-slapper!
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff

If you like books with twists and turns that keep you guessing, there's no other book that can twist as fast as this one! It will keep you guessing right to the very last moment... Also, if you're a fan of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, you are sure to enjoy this.

Molly Moon is just an ordinary girl with a miserable existence living in Hardwick House. She was left on the doorstep of the orphanage as an infant without any information about herself. Molly has only one friend; other than that, she hates her life and wishes it would change. So it's a total surprise when, by sheer accident, Molly finds a book on how to use hypnotism.

Could hypnotism really exist? When Molly "borrows" the book, she finds herself on adventures that lead to New York City because -- as it turns out -- she does have the gift of hypnotism. Molly finds out she has abilities beyond her wildest dreams -- she can hypnotize anybody to do anything she wants! How will this change her life?

AGE: 14+
LOCATION: FIC MOE
GENRE: Humourous
RATED: *** A real knee-slapper!
REVIEWER: Lee, member of Teen Book Club

16 year old Ted has been poisoned so he gets drunk, runs around, steals a guitar, and tries to go to Nigeria before the cops get him. Meanwhile: there’s a cold war between his girlfriend and his best friend’s girlfriend; his friend also gets drunk while trying to help him; and a lot of crazy twists make this book a really good one.

RATED: ** Much better than I expected
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library Staff

While hanging out in their favourite diner, 16 year old Ted and his two best friends decide to make up a list of ten things Ted should do to shake up his life during Spring Break. It’s all just for kicks until Ted finds out that he’s been poisoned and only has 24 hours to live. Suddenly, his to-do list takes on a whole new meaning and becomes a “beat-the-clock carpe diem mission” before he kicks the bucket. Will 24 hours be enough time to do everything on the list? Ted’s clownish antics in this quick, fun read by a young New Yorker will make you laugh, and maybe even make you examine your own quirks.

AGE: 9 - 14
LOCATION: JNF 808.882 GRA
GENRE: Humourous fiction
RATED: *** A real knee-slapper!
REVIEWER: Siddharth, Teen Summer Reading Programme participant

This book has more than 100 jokes that really funny; some jokes are hilarious!

AGE: 14+
LOCATION: FIC MOE
GENRE: Humourous
RATED: *** A real knee-slapper!
REVIEWER: Lee, member of Teen Book Club

How does Walter Moers do it?! He must be insane or very literarily gifted. This novel has many maniacal twists, taking the reader on crazed adventure after crazed adventure. The Bluebear leads many lives – 13 ½ to be exact – in which things seem smooth and carefree, then all hell breaks loose, then it is peaceful again – over and over! And, if you thought you left part of the story behind, it will jump back up later and slap you in the face. I would only recommend reading this book if you have some time, or else you will want to read it everywhere, anytime, and will become late for everything! This book is very well planned and thought out, though.

AGE: 10 - 14
LOCATION: J AND
GENRE: Humourous
RATED: **Kind of amusing
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff

I love this author; everything he writes is gold! This is a really funny book about three misfit friends in a perfectly quirky small town -- a town which is about to be invaded by whales on stilts. Of course, the kids are the only ones to have caught on to the evil plan for the whales to take over the world, and none of the adults believe a word of what the kids say. The story is quick, slap-your-knees-funny, and very captivating for something so easy to read. Will Lily and her friends be able to stop the evil stilt-walking, laser-eye shooting whale invasion!?



		Humour Millicent Min, Girl Genius - Yee, Lisa AGE: 10-15 LOCATION: YP PB Y GENRE: Humourous fiction RATED: * A real knee-slapper! REVIEWER: Kristopher, Teen Summer Reading Programme participant A completely original idea for a book. You will laugh, cry, and clench your fists as you follow the journey of the young prodigy, Millicent, through adolescence. Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism - Byng, Georgia AGE: 10-14 LOCATION: J BYN GENRE: Humourous / Contemporary RATED: * A real knee-slapper! REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff If you like books with twists and turns that keep you guessing, there's no other book that can twist as fast as this one! It will keep you guessing right to the very last moment... Also, if you're a fan of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, you are sure to enjoy this. Molly Moon is just an ordinary girl with a miserable existence living in Hardwick House. She was left on the doorstep of the orphanage as an infant without any information about herself. Molly has only one friend; other than that, she hates her life and wishes it would change. So it's a total surprise when, by sheer accident, Molly finds a book on how to use hypnotism. Could hypnotism really exist? When Molly "borrows" the book, she finds herself on adventures that lead to New York City because -- as it turns out -- she does have the gift of hypnotism. Molly finds out she has abilities beyond her wildest dreams -- she can hypnotize anybody to do anything she wants! How will this change her life? 10 Things To Do Before I Die - Ehrenhaft, Daniel AGE: 14+ LOCATION: FIC MOE GENRE: Humourous RATED: * A real knee-slapper! REVIEWER: Lee, member of Teen Book Club 16 year old Ted has been poisoned so he gets drunk, runs around, steals a guitar, and tries to go to Nigeria before the cops get him. Meanwhile: there’s a cold war between his girlfriend and his best friend’s girlfriend; his friend also gets drunk while trying to help him; and a lot of crazy twists make this book a really good one. RATED: Much better than I expected REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library Staff While hanging out in their favourite diner, 16 year old Ted and his two best friends decide to make up a list of ten things Ted should do to shake up his life during Spring Break. It’s all just for kicks until Ted finds out that he’s been poisoned and only has 24 hours to live. Suddenly, his to-do list takes on a whole new meaning and becomes a “beat-the-clock carpe diem mission” before he kicks the bucket. Will 24 hours be enough time to do everything on the list? Ted’s clownish antics in this quick, fun read by a young New Yorker will make you laugh, and maybe even make you examine your own quirks. Totally Silly Jokes - Grambs, Alison AGE: 9 - 14 LOCATION: JNF 808.882 GRA GENRE: Humourous fiction RATED: * A real knee-slapper! REVIEWER: Siddharth, Teen Summer Reading Programme participant This book has more than 100 jokes that really funny; some jokes are hilarious! The 13 ½ Lives of Captain Bluebear: A novel - Moers, Walter AGE: 14+ LOCATION: FIC MOE GENRE: Humourous RATED: * A real knee-slapper! REVIEWER: Lee, member of Teen Book Club How does Walter Moers do it?! He must be insane or very literarily gifted. This novel has many maniacal twists, taking the reader on crazed adventure after crazed adventure. The Bluebear leads many lives – 13 ½ to be exact – in which things seem smooth and carefree, then all hell breaks loose, then it is peaceful again – over and over! And, if you thought you left part of the story behind, it will jump back up later and slap you in the face. I would only recommend reading this book if you have some time, or else you will want to read it everywhere, anytime, and will become late for everything! This book is very well planned and thought out, though. Whales on Stilts - Anderson, M. T. AGE: 10 - 14 LOCATION: J AND GENRE: Humourous RATED: **Kind of amusing REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff I love this author; everything he writes is gold! This is a really funny book about three misfit friends in a perfectly quirky small town -- a town which is about to be invaded by whales on stilts. Of course, the kids are the only ones to have caught on to the evil plan for the whales to take over the world, and none of the adults believe a word of what the kids say. The story is quick, slap-your-knees-funny, and very captivating for something so easy to read. Will Lily and her friends be able to stop the evil stilt-walking, laser-eye shooting whale invasion!?		Vampire High by Douglas Rees Stuff for Your Space by Ellen Warwick Harry Houdini by Vicki Cobb


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