From the back cover: Chad has stormed his way into the heart of the Soul Society, only to meet his match in Captain Kyouraku. Meanwhile, Ichigo struggles in his battle against Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th company. Although Ichigo succeeds in drawing blood, the secret of Kenpachi's zanpaku-tou may be his undoing. Before Ichigo realizes it, Kenpachi's blade has … [Read more...] about Bleach 13 by Tite Kubo: A-
Small Steps by Louis Sachar: B
From the back cover: Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But it's hard when you have a record and everyone expects the worst from you. The only person who believes in Armpit is Ginny, his ten-year-old disabled neighbor. Together they're learning to take small steps. Armpit seems to be on the … [Read more...] about Small Steps by Louis Sachar: B
Bleach 12 by Tite Kubo: B+
From the back cover: With reports of powerful intruders defeating a number of assistant captains, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society—the Seireitei, the home of the Soul Reapers—is put on a state of high alert. Matters are further compounded by the mysterious death of a prominent captain. Is his death a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed? Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Bleach 12 by Tite Kubo: B+
Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton: B+
From the back cover: Full of enthusiasm, young English schoolmaster Mr. Chipping came to teach at Brookfield in 1870. It was a time when dignity and a generosity of spirit still existed, and the dedicated new schoolmaster expressed these beliefs to his rowdy students. Nicknamed Mr. Chips, this gentle and caring man helped shape the lives of generation after generation of … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton: B+
Bleach 11 by Tite Kubo: A-
From the back cover: Ichigo successfully defeats Ikkaku of the Eleventh Company and is rewarded with a valuable piece of information—the location of where Rukia is being detained as she awaits execution. However, Ichigo's companion, the pyrotechnics-wielding Ganju, is having a much harder time with his Soul Reaper opponent. Meanwhile, Orihime and Uryuu confront the younger … [Read more...] about Bleach 11 by Tite Kubo: A-