Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Old Yeller is a about a by that finds a dog. This dog saves his life when he was going to be eaten by a wild hog and the dog almost died of the horrible bit. When him and Old Yeller was healing his family tried to replace him with a puppy that the neighbors got for a gift because of the plain there hunting dog and son were in. Then one of their cows were sick and had to be killed in the wood. Old Yeller went with them and died a journey from a wolf bit.
review by Casey
Monday, May 7, 2007
THE COURT OF THE STONE CHILDREN by Eleanor Cameron
The Court of the Stone Children by Eleanor Cameron is about a girl named Nina who just moved from her hometown. She is comfortable and had many friends to a strange industrial town where everybody thinks she’s weird. She finds out about a French museum from a boy who she eventually befriends named Gil. When she visits it, she gets this strange ‘Museum Feeling’. She then meets a girl from Napoleon times named Dominique. Domi’s father was killed because he was trying to protect France. Nina has to solve the mystery of the innocence of Domi’s father, which has lasted more then two hundred years. I liked this book a lot. I liked this because it was full of suspense. When you finally think that you’ve figured out the mystery, you’re wrong. If you like historical fiction and murder mysteries, you’ll love this book.
review by Sophie
review by Sophie
THE SILVER CROWN by Robert C. O'Brien
The Silver Crown is about a girl named Ellen Carolls and on the day of her birthday she received a Silver Crown made of the softest material but as shinny as real silver. When she was walking to school and she heard fire engines going up the street she wasn’t worried because this was common to happen in the country side. But as the fire engines were heard close and she got a little worried so she went to go check out where they were. When she arrived at the fire she realized it was her house when she went to go look for her family she realized they were gone. As she wanders around the city she knows no one around and she finds herself alone hungry, tired and thirsty. But she has a plan to go visit her aunt Sarah in Kentucky. Wandering around she buys a loaf of bread with the only money she had $1.26 and she is alone and only has her purse and crown. A young man passing gives her a ride to Kentucky before that she heard a gun shot and a man passing in a green hood was holding a pistol. As they were riding many adventures happened to her even though she is sad and she knows she is a queen she still is on her way to Kentucky. Will she ever go to her throne she thinks she has and will this mysterious man dressed in green stop following her?
I like this book because it has a lot mysteries happening and it has a lot of descriptions. I liked the suspense and wanted to find out what would happen next all the time. The book is sad humorous and a thriller I couldn’t put this book down.
review by Sarah
I like this book because it has a lot mysteries happening and it has a lot of descriptions. I liked the suspense and wanted to find out what would happen next all the time. The book is sad humorous and a thriller I couldn’t put this book down.
review by Sarah
THE OAKEN THRONE by Robin jarvis
The Oaken Throne by Robin Jarvis
The book The Oaken Throne is about bats and squirrels that have a holy war. Also, it is about two enemy species that survive the wild. They fight because the bats want their birthright back (all their rights). The squirrels of another place come to the holy land where the war will happen. Along the way mythical creatures called Hobbers attack them. With them came a bat. They fight to survive the woods. Read the Oaken Throne to find what happens next.
review by Rony
The book The Oaken Throne is about bats and squirrels that have a holy war. Also, it is about two enemy species that survive the wild. They fight because the bats want their birthright back (all their rights). The squirrels of another place come to the holy land where the war will happen. Along the way mythical creatures called Hobbers attack them. With them came a bat. They fight to survive the woods. Read the Oaken Throne to find what happens next.
review by Rony
WITCHES by Roald Dahl
In the story Witches by Roald Dahl, a young boy is orphaned in a car accident. His grandmother takes care of him and tells him about witches. The grandma says the witches have square feet, wear wigs, and have claws under their gloves. She also tells that the witches have a meeting every year. So the boy and the grandma go into a hotel and a bunch of witches are there. The boy gets turned into a mouse. Will the young hero be turned back into a human? Will he stop the witches? Read the book to find out.
review by Michael
review by Michael
Rifles for Waitie by: Harold Keith
This book is about a boy named Jeff Bussey living in 1861. He wants to join the union army and fight in the Civil War but, he needs to take care of his family. When his dad lets him go he learns about starvation corrupt officers and the gripping pain of losing his companions and possibly the love of his life. When he has to choose between joining the south or staying with the union his decision could decide the fate of the Civil War.
Will he join the south or go back to the north?
review by Louis
This book is about a boy named Jeff Bussey living in 1861. He wants to join the union army and fight in the Civil War but, he needs to take care of his family. When his dad lets him go he learns about starvation corrupt officers and the gripping pain of losing his companions and possibly the love of his life. When he has to choose between joining the south or staying with the union his decision could decide the fate of the Civil War.
Will he join the south or go back to the north?
review by Louis
THE WISH LIST by Eoin Colfer
The Wish List by Eoin Colfer
In this fantasy story, a girl and her friend are two very bad girls. Together they’re rebels. One day they go to the rich neighbor’s house and try to steal something. But the old man sees them, so he calls the cops. But accidentally one of the girls shoots the man. Now the girls have to do a series of good things. This will determine whether they’ll go down there or up there. Will they go to heaven? Read the book and find out what happens to the two bad girls.
review by Kimberly
In this fantasy story, a girl and her friend are two very bad girls. Together they’re rebels. One day they go to the rich neighbor’s house and try to steal something. But the old man sees them, so he calls the cops. But accidentally one of the girls shoots the man. Now the girls have to do a series of good things. This will determine whether they’ll go down there or up there. Will they go to heaven? Read the book and find out what happens to the two bad girls.
review by Kimberly
ARK ANGEL by Anthony Horowitz
In the story Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz, Alex Rider is an English MI-6 agent. He saves the life of the richest man in the world’s son. For that reason he is invited to stay with them for Spring Break. When he gets to New York, two under cover MI-6 agents are waiting for him with a fake passport for him. They tell him how dangerous the guy he’s dealing with is. After he finds out that the man is building an outer space hotel prepared to be crashed into Washington D.C.’s Pentagon because they have files that have bad stuff written about him. In order to stop that he has to travel to space and to disable the bomb or make it go in a different direction such as the Atlantic Ocean. Will he be able to do this? Read this book to find out.
review by Felipe
review by Felipe
THE DIVIDE by Elizabeth kay
The Divide
By: Elizabeth Kay
Felix is a twelve year old boy who has heart problems. When he went on vacation to see the divide in Costa Rica, he fainted and ended up in a different dimension. There he meets Betony a girl about his age and they have to stop the evil master mind named Snakeweed and his henchman from spreading his non-tested potions in Felix’s world. Read this book about Felix’s, and Betony’s adventures, and how they stop Snakeweed. If you like this book, there are two more Divide books you may read.
review by David
By: Elizabeth Kay
Felix is a twelve year old boy who has heart problems. When he went on vacation to see the divide in Costa Rica, he fainted and ended up in a different dimension. There he meets Betony a girl about his age and they have to stop the evil master mind named Snakeweed and his henchman from spreading his non-tested potions in Felix’s world. Read this book about Felix’s, and Betony’s adventures, and how they stop Snakeweed. If you like this book, there are two more Divide books you may read.
review by David
SPLINTER CELL by Tom Clancy
The book I read was Splinter Cell by Tom Clancy. The story is about a man named Sam Fisher. The Russians are planning a nuclear warhead on America. So Sam Fisher’s job is to defuse it. Meanwhile there is a spy in the CIA. An agent for Iran who is reporting everything to their country. Will he be able stop them or will he fail. I liked the book because it had a lot of adventure.
review by Connor
review by Connor
ORPHEN vol 1 by Yoshinobu Akita
Orphen vol.1 By Yoshinobu Akita
Orphen is a young sorcerer who gets magical items for his master, Childman. He and his pupil Magic and their friend Cleao and their dimwitted not so much friends Volcan and his brother go on adventures with each other. Orphen has a love who is named Azalie who was transformed into a demon witch by the sword of the Baltanders and is now a wanted person. Both Orphen and Azalie trained at the Tower of Fangs and were raised to be assassins but Azalie left when she was transformed. Will Orphen find Azalie before she’s destroyed? Can Orphen save her? If you want to find out what happens to Orphen then read this graphic novel.
Review by Alexis
Orphen is a young sorcerer who gets magical items for his master, Childman. He and his pupil Magic and their friend Cleao and their dimwitted not so much friends Volcan and his brother go on adventures with each other. Orphen has a love who is named Azalie who was transformed into a demon witch by the sword of the Baltanders and is now a wanted person. Both Orphen and Azalie trained at the Tower of Fangs and were raised to be assassins but Azalie left when she was transformed. Will Orphen find Azalie before she’s destroyed? Can Orphen save her? If you want to find out what happens to Orphen then read this graphic novel.
Review by Alexis
The School Story by Andrew Clements
I read a book called The School Story and it was about two kids writing a children’s book and one of the two kids has a mother who is a book editor. They try to get the mother to edit the book. In order to have the girls’ mother edit, they make up an authors name and it works, but their mother is not the one who reads the book. What happens next? Read the book to find out.
Trish
I read a book called The School Story and it was about two kids writing a children’s book and one of the two kids has a mother who is a book editor. They try to get the mother to edit the book. In order to have the girls’ mother edit, they make up an authors name and it works, but their mother is not the one who reads the book. What happens next? Read the book to find out.
Trish
ISABEL OF THE WHALES by Hester Velmans
Isabel of the Whales by Hester Velmans
This book is about a girl who loves whales. One day her class went whale watching and she wanted to take pictures. She didn’t have a camera so she borrowed her brother’s camera. On the boat, she dropped the camera. She went after it and fell into the sea but did not die. Instead she turned into a whale. Her family was really worried when she did not go home. She had many adventures and also fell in love. She was a Chosen One so she had to learn many things about whales and she saved her whale-friend’s life. To find out more, read the book in the Scofield media center.
review by Roushan
This book is about a girl who loves whales. One day her class went whale watching and she wanted to take pictures. She didn’t have a camera so she borrowed her brother’s camera. On the boat, she dropped the camera. She went after it and fell into the sea but did not die. Instead she turned into a whale. Her family was really worried when she did not go home. She had many adventures and also fell in love. She was a Chosen One so she had to learn many things about whales and she saved her whale-friend’s life. To find out more, read the book in the Scofield media center.
review by Roushan
ONCE UPON A MARIGOLD by Jean Ferris
ONCE UPON A MARIGOLD by Jean Ferris
Christian is a young man who lives in a cave with a troll. One day, he is looking at a castle across the ocean through his telescope when he notices Princess Marigold. He immediately falls in love with her and sends her pigeon mail (like email, but sent by pigeon instead of computer). She writes back and they realize that they have a lot in common. The problem is that Christian is a commoner and Marigold is a princess.When Ed, the troll, tells Christian it's time for him to go off on his own, Christian gets a job as a servant at the castle so that he can be close to Princess Marigold. One day when he is cleaning, he overhears that Queen Olympia is planning to get rid of the princess so that she can take over the kingdom. Christian springs into action with a great plan to save her. If you want to know more about Christian's adventures, read ONCE UPON A MARIGOLD.
Christian is a young man who lives in a cave with a troll. One day, he is looking at a castle across the ocean through his telescope when he notices Princess Marigold. He immediately falls in love with her and sends her pigeon mail (like email, but sent by pigeon instead of computer). She writes back and they realize that they have a lot in common. The problem is that Christian is a commoner and Marigold is a princess.When Ed, the troll, tells Christian it's time for him to go off on his own, Christian gets a job as a servant at the castle so that he can be close to Princess Marigold. One day when he is cleaning, he overhears that Queen Olympia is planning to get rid of the princess so that she can take over the kingdom. Christian springs into action with a great plan to save her. If you want to know more about Christian's adventures, read ONCE UPON A MARIGOLD.
SMOKESCREEN by Amy Goldman Koss
SMOKESCREEN by Amy Goldman Koss
Mitzi is a middle school student whose mother has been trying to quit smoking for as long as Mitzi can remember. Every few weeks, she makes a big show of crumbling up her cigarette packs and throwing them in the trash. After a few days of either lying in bed or snapping at everyone who comes near her, she picks up a cigarette and is at it again. One day in school, Mitzi realizes that a boy she likes will pay attention to her if he thinks she has big family problems. Mitzi makes up a story about her mother being desperately ill to get his attention. This leads to many problems with friends and her family. To see what trouble Mitzi gets in to, read SMOKESCREEN, by Amy Goldman Koss.
Mitzi is a middle school student whose mother has been trying to quit smoking for as long as Mitzi can remember. Every few weeks, she makes a big show of crumbling up her cigarette packs and throwing them in the trash. After a few days of either lying in bed or snapping at everyone who comes near her, she picks up a cigarette and is at it again. One day in school, Mitzi realizes that a boy she likes will pay attention to her if he thinks she has big family problems. Mitzi makes up a story about her mother being desperately ill to get his attention. This leads to many problems with friends and her family. To see what trouble Mitzi gets in to, read SMOKESCREEN, by Amy Goldman Koss.
STRING MUSIC by Rick Telander
STRING MUSIC by Rick Telander
Robbie Denwood is an 11 year old boy who lives with his unhappy mother and argumentative sister. He is the 11th man on the school basketball team and doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere. The only place he feels secure is in his secret fort in the woods with his salamander, spider and dreams of being a famous basketball star some day. One day he has enough of the screaming and accusing that goes on at home and runs off to watch the Thunders, his favorite basketball team, play. He doesn’t have enough money to buy a ticket so he gets one from a scalper that turns out to be fake. Now the real adventure starts because he gets to meet and become friends with the star of the team, Jasper Jasmine.
Robbie Denwood is an 11 year old boy who lives with his unhappy mother and argumentative sister. He is the 11th man on the school basketball team and doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere. The only place he feels secure is in his secret fort in the woods with his salamander, spider and dreams of being a famous basketball star some day. One day he has enough of the screaming and accusing that goes on at home and runs off to watch the Thunders, his favorite basketball team, play. He doesn’t have enough money to buy a ticket so he gets one from a scalper that turns out to be fake. Now the real adventure starts because he gets to meet and become friends with the star of the team, Jasper Jasmine.
AIR RAID-PEARL HARBOR: The Attack That Stunned the World by Theodore Taylor
AIR RAID - PEARL HARBOR! is the story of the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian Islands that led the entry of the United States into World War II. Theodore Taylor, was actually researching WWII when he came upon the idea for his fiction book, THE CAY. In AIR RAID, he uses his research as he tells the story of the events leading up to the attack, including possible mistakes made by the US government! We learn about the viewpoints of some of the Japanese commandos involved as well the thoughts of US military personnel. If you are interested in history or wars, you'll love this book!
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF GIRLS by Francis O'Roak Dowell
The Secret Language of Girls
Marylin and Kate have been friends since nursery school, but when Marylin becomes a middle school cheerleader and Kate begins develop other interests, their friendship is put to the test.
Marylin and Kate have been friends since nursery school, but when Marylin becomes a middle school cheerleader and Kate begins develop other interests, their friendship is put to the test.
EAGLE STRIKE by Gordon Korman
Eagle Strike
After a chance encounter with an assassin in the South of France, teenage spy Alex Rider investigates international pop star Damian Cray whose new video game hides motives involving Air Force One and Nuclear Missles.
After a chance encounter with an assassin in the South of France, teenage spy Alex Rider investigates international pop star Damian Cray whose new video game hides motives involving Air Force One and Nuclear Missles.
THE LIBRARY CARD by Jerry Spinelli
THE LIBRARY CARD by Jerry Spinelli
What do a middle fifth grade trouble maker, a teenager with purple hair and body piercings, a motherless boy and a girl addicted to t.v. have in common? Read THE LIBRARY CARD to learn about the adventures of these four characters.
What do a middle fifth grade trouble maker, a teenager with purple hair and body piercings, a motherless boy and a girl addicted to t.v. have in common? Read THE LIBRARY CARD to learn about the adventures of these four characters.
CAR TROUBLE by Jeanne DuPrau
CAR TROUBLE by Jeanne DuPrau
Duff is a recent high school graduate who is what people call a "computer nerd." Against his parents' wishes, instead of going to college, he is leaving on a road trip from their home in Virginia to California where he has secured a job creating video games for a brand new company no one has ever heard of. Within hours of starting what he calls "The great cross country journey of Duff Pringle," his old car breaks down and his adventures begin as he tries to get to California with the help of a crooked hitchhiker, some thugs and a dog who gets constantly carsick. Does he ever make it to California and his new job?
Duff is a recent high school graduate who is what people call a "computer nerd." Against his parents' wishes, instead of going to college, he is leaving on a road trip from their home in Virginia to California where he has secured a job creating video games for a brand new company no one has ever heard of. Within hours of starting what he calls "The great cross country journey of Duff Pringle," his old car breaks down and his adventures begin as he tries to get to California with the help of a crooked hitchhiker, some thugs and a dog who gets constantly carsick. Does he ever make it to California and his new job?
NEVER MIND by Avi
NEVER MIND by Avi
Meg and Edward are twins who seem as different as strangers. Meg is brainy and popular and goes to a school for 'gifted' kids. Edward marches to the beat of his own drummer and goes to the Charlton Street Alternative School. They've always gotten on each others' nerves but suddenly Meg's popularity is in jeopardy as rumors fly that Edward is in a great rock band. He is asked to play at one of the 'popular' girl's party and Meg is frantic that they will find out the truth. Does her cover get blown?The format of NEVER MIND is unusual with alternating chapters, each being narrated by either Meg or Edward.
Meg and Edward are twins who seem as different as strangers. Meg is brainy and popular and goes to a school for 'gifted' kids. Edward marches to the beat of his own drummer and goes to the Charlton Street Alternative School. They've always gotten on each others' nerves but suddenly Meg's popularity is in jeopardy as rumors fly that Edward is in a great rock band. He is asked to play at one of the 'popular' girl's party and Meg is frantic that they will find out the truth. Does her cover get blown?The format of NEVER MIND is unusual with alternating chapters, each being narrated by either Meg or Edward.
MCKENDREE by Sandra Belton
MCKENDREE by Sandra Belton
Tilara has been raised by her preacher father and boy is he strict. She has to dress a certain way and read only books approved by him and she is getting sick of it! Finally, one summer he allows her to take the train alone to visit her aunt in the South. She can’t wait, but is disappointed to find out her aunt expects her to go to work with her at an old peoples' home. It turns out to be more fun than she thought. Read MCKENDREE to find out about Tilara’s adventures there.
Tilara has been raised by her preacher father and boy is he strict. She has to dress a certain way and read only books approved by him and she is getting sick of it! Finally, one summer he allows her to take the train alone to visit her aunt in the South. She can’t wait, but is disappointed to find out her aunt expects her to go to work with her at an old peoples' home. It turns out to be more fun than she thought. Read MCKENDREE to find out about Tilara’s adventures there.
MICHAEL GIRL by Michael Dorris
MORNING GIRL by Michael Dorris
This is the story of Morning Girl and her family told in alternating chapters by Morning Girl and her brother, Star Boy. Although the book never mentions the fact, the reader can tell this is a Native American family by their names. The author gives a great many clues to their culture through the eyes of Morning Girl. Remember to read to the very end for a big surprise!
This is the story of Morning Girl and her family told in alternating chapters by Morning Girl and her brother, Star Boy. Although the book never mentions the fact, the reader can tell this is a Native American family by their names. The author gives a great many clues to their culture through the eyes of Morning Girl. Remember to read to the very end for a big surprise!
SIRENA by Donna Jo Napoli
Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli was about a young siren who yearns for true love and immortality. She finds a young prince stranded on a desolate island and she falls hopelessly in love with him. She lives on the island with him for many years, but then some surprise visitors arrive and Sirena’s relationship is at stake. Will the prince leave for war, or stay with the beautiful siren he fell in love with? Read the book to find out. I liked it because it was thrilling and sweet. All fantasy and mythology lovers will enjoy this book a lot.
Review by Avery
Review by Avery
MIDNIGHT RIDER by Joan Hiatt Harlow
MIDNIGHT RIDER by Joan Hiatt Harlow
I read the book Midnight Rider. It is about a girl named Hannah Andrews, and takes place during the time leading up to the Revolution. She was sent away by her aunt to work as an indentured servant for General Gage. She is sent to be the general’s niece’s, Meg, chambermaid. She befriends Meg and the stable boy, Caleb. She also meets up with her friend, Will, who her aunt sold Hannah’s horse, Promise, to. Dressed as “Hans”, Hannah rides at night on Promise and earns the dangerous name, the Midnight Rider. One day she over hears a plan to march on her home town, Salem. Together Hannah and Promise risks everything to warn the people of Salem. Her plan is successful, but Will is accused of being the Midnight Rider. She admits that she is, not Will, and they both are sent back home.
Reviewed by Cailin
I read the book Midnight Rider. It is about a girl named Hannah Andrews, and takes place during the time leading up to the Revolution. She was sent away by her aunt to work as an indentured servant for General Gage. She is sent to be the general’s niece’s, Meg, chambermaid. She befriends Meg and the stable boy, Caleb. She also meets up with her friend, Will, who her aunt sold Hannah’s horse, Promise, to. Dressed as “Hans”, Hannah rides at night on Promise and earns the dangerous name, the Midnight Rider. One day she over hears a plan to march on her home town, Salem. Together Hannah and Promise risks everything to warn the people of Salem. Her plan is successful, but Will is accused of being the Midnight Rider. She admits that she is, not Will, and they both are sent back home.
Reviewed by Cailin
EREC REX AND THE DRAGON'S EYE by
EREC REX AND THE DRAGON'S EYE
The book I read which was interesting and it was called Erec Rex the Dragon’s Eye. It is all about a young kid who goes from New York City in the world Andrelon, underneath the world. Erec Rex makes new friends and of course new enemies. During his adventure Erec Rex must rescue his mother from prison by finding ingredients for her. After saving his mother, Erec must complete five challenges that are very difficult. At the end of the book Erec catches a killer who tried to kill him when he was a young child and because of his bravery he became the king of Andrelon.
Reviewed by Conor
The book I read which was interesting and it was called Erec Rex the Dragon’s Eye. It is all about a young kid who goes from New York City in the world Andrelon, underneath the world. Erec Rex makes new friends and of course new enemies. During his adventure Erec Rex must rescue his mother from prison by finding ingredients for her. After saving his mother, Erec must complete five challenges that are very difficult. At the end of the book Erec catches a killer who tried to kill him when he was a young child and because of his bravery he became the king of Andrelon.
Reviewed by Conor
THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT by Dan Gutman
THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT
This story starts out with a boy named Judson Moon whose friend Lane Brainard suggests he should run for President of the United States. He attempts to raise the money by making a lemonade stand in front of his house. When Arthur Krantz (a know-it-all,) asks Judson if he even knows about the Presidency, he just makes jokes about it. When he makes a speech at his school saying he vows to get rid of homework, all the kids protest to their parents to make them vote for Judson. Do you think Judson will win, to find out read THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT by Dan Gutman.
Reviewed by Josh
This story starts out with a boy named Judson Moon whose friend Lane Brainard suggests he should run for President of the United States. He attempts to raise the money by making a lemonade stand in front of his house. When Arthur Krantz (a know-it-all,) asks Judson if he even knows about the Presidency, he just makes jokes about it. When he makes a speech at his school saying he vows to get rid of homework, all the kids protest to their parents to make them vote for Judson. Do you think Judson will win, to find out read THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT by Dan Gutman.
Reviewed by Josh
BRIDGE TO TERIBITHIA by katherine patterson
BRIDGE TO TERIBITHIA by Katherine Patterson
Bridge to Teribithia is about two kids solving their problems in the woods. A new girl named Leslie beats Jesse at a running race but soon they become friends. To get to Teribithia they need to cross an enchanted rope that can never break over a river. Jesse loves drawing and draws imaginary characters of Teribithia. They have many adventures in Teribithia. One day Jesse comes back from a field trip with his teacher and Jesse finds out his friend had Leslie died. How did Leslie die? What will Jesse do if he is the only person in Teribithia? Read Bridge to Teribithia to find out.
Review by Kyle
Bridge to Teribithia is about two kids solving their problems in the woods. A new girl named Leslie beats Jesse at a running race but soon they become friends. To get to Teribithia they need to cross an enchanted rope that can never break over a river. Jesse loves drawing and draws imaginary characters of Teribithia. They have many adventures in Teribithia. One day Jesse comes back from a field trip with his teacher and Jesse finds out his friend had Leslie died. How did Leslie die? What will Jesse do if he is the only person in Teribithia? Read Bridge to Teribithia to find out.
Review by Kyle
THE BOY WHO SAVED BASEBALL by John H. Ritter
The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John H. Ritter, is about this boy named Tom who heard that his team has to win the next baseball game. They have to win because the mayor is getting rid of the field. But, if they win, they can keep the field. The mayor wants to change the field into a park and other things. The mayor made a really tough deal with the team. Is his team going to win or not? Read the book to find out what’s going to happen to the team.
Reviewed by Matt
Reviewed by Matt
STARING SALLY J. FREEMAN AS HERSELF by Judy Blume
STARING SALLY J. FREEMAN AS HERSELF
The book I read was Staring Sally J. Freeman as Herself by Judy Blume. This book is about a girl named Sally Freeman living in New Jersey. Her brother Douglas got very sick and her mom decided to make the family move to Florida. When she moved there she met a girl named Andrea AND She became her best friend. She meets many problems and Andrea helps her get thRough hem. Sally helps Andrea get thRough hard times also. To find out how Sally solved her problems with the help of Andrea read Staring Sally J. Freeman as Herself
Reviewed by Maya
The book I read was Staring Sally J. Freeman as Herself by Judy Blume. This book is about a girl named Sally Freeman living in New Jersey. Her brother Douglas got very sick and her mom decided to make the family move to Florida. When she moved there she met a girl named Andrea AND She became her best friend. She meets many problems and Andrea helps her get thRough hem. Sally helps Andrea get thRough hard times also. To find out how Sally solved her problems with the help of Andrea read Staring Sally J. Freeman as Herself
Reviewed by Maya
TIGER EYES by Judy Blume
TIGER EYES by Judy Blume
Tigers Eyes is about a girl that cannot deal with the killing of her father. Now she and her family go away to her aunt and uncle’s for a different surrounding. But she can’t get over the fact that her father is dead and has no one to turn to talk to. Her mother is too afraid to say anything and her uncle and aunt are driving her nuts. So how does she deal with this problem? Read Tiger Eyes BY Judy Blume to find out.
Review by Michelle
Tigers Eyes is about a girl that cannot deal with the killing of her father. Now she and her family go away to her aunt and uncle’s for a different surrounding. But she can’t get over the fact that her father is dead and has no one to turn to talk to. Her mother is too afraid to say anything and her uncle and aunt are driving her nuts. So how does she deal with this problem? Read Tiger Eyes BY Judy Blume to find out.
Review by Michelle
THE OAKEN THRONE by Robin Jarvis
THE OAKEN THRONE by Robin Jarvis
The book The Oaken Throne is about bats and squirrels that have a holy war. Also, it is about two enemy species that survive the wild. They fight because the bats want their birthright back (all their rights). The squirrels of another place come to the holy land where the war will happen. Along the way mythical creatures called Hobbers attack them. With them came a bat. They fight to survive the woods. Read the Oaken Throne to find what happens next.
Reviewed by Rony
The book The Oaken Throne is about bats and squirrels that have a holy war. Also, it is about two enemy species that survive the wild. They fight because the bats want their birthright back (all their rights). The squirrels of another place come to the holy land where the war will happen. Along the way mythical creatures called Hobbers attack them. With them came a bat. They fight to survive the woods. Read the Oaken Throne to find what happens next.
Reviewed by Rony
AMONG THE BRAVE by Margaret Peterson Haddix
AMONG THE BRAVE by Margaret Peterson Haddix
I read a book called Among the Brave. It was about a country and how they would kill 3rd children because of the lack of food. The population police are these evil officers that are assigned to kill any rebels or 3rd children; they take no mercy. A group of 3rd children are struggling to survive. Among the Brave is an action packed story that seems to only get better and better. I think this book is amazing and the best book I have ever read! I like how the story line goes. It’s a survival story for some children.
Reviewed by Stephanie
I read a book called Among the Brave. It was about a country and how they would kill 3rd children because of the lack of food. The population police are these evil officers that are assigned to kill any rebels or 3rd children; they take no mercy. A group of 3rd children are struggling to survive. Among the Brave is an action packed story that seems to only get better and better. I think this book is amazing and the best book I have ever read! I like how the story line goes. It’s a survival story for some children.
Reviewed by Stephanie
THE MILLION DOLLAR KICK by Dan Gutman
The Million Dollar Kick by Dan Gutman is about a girl who enters a raffle to shoot at a professional goalie, not expecting she will get picked. However she really does not play soccer. One day some one calls her house and says she won the raffle. He says if she makes the goal she will win one million dollars. She is not sure if she should take the kick because if she does not score the whole town will make fun of her. After thinking she decides she will take the kick. After days of practice, the day comes she misses. The goalie says she can get one more try. Will she make it? Read the book to find out.
review by Izabella
2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY by Arthur Clarker
The book, 2001 A Space Odyssey by Arthur Clarke is a great science fiction novel for those who are looking for a great adventure. This is a somewhat complex novel about a monolith which is suddenly found on the moon and suddenly it sends a radio wave towards Jupiter. Then the story shifts to a science mission to Jupiter which is crewed by David Bowmen, Frank Poole and 3 other crew members in hibernation. Also there is a computer (a very smart one) who controls the ship and looks after it but then a change of events occur and every thing in the known world for the crew members turns upside down.
review by Gunjan
review by Gunjan
ARE YOU THERE, IT'S ME MARGARET by Judy Blume
Are You There God, It’s me, Margaret By Judy Blume
Are you there God, it’s me, Margaret is about a typical teen named Margaret who’s moving from her beloved New York to the country (New Jersey). Not long after, Margaret’s neighbor, Nancy comes over and they become best friends. This book takes you on a journey through Margaret’s sixth grade year, whether it’s peer pressure, boys, or friends, Margaret knows she can always trust God. I really loved this book because it’s almost like my life and you get to find out a lot of facts that will help you in the future.
review by Courtney
Are you there God, it’s me, Margaret is about a typical teen named Margaret who’s moving from her beloved New York to the country (New Jersey). Not long after, Margaret’s neighbor, Nancy comes over and they become best friends. This book takes you on a journey through Margaret’s sixth grade year, whether it’s peer pressure, boys, or friends, Margaret knows she can always trust God. I really loved this book because it’s almost like my life and you get to find out a lot of facts that will help you in the future.
review by Courtney
HATCHING MAGIC by Ann Downer
Hatching Magic
One of the most disappointing things you sometimes encounter when exploring the world of reading is a book with the most fantastic and interesting title one could ever imagine, topped off with a vivid cover and the writer being one of your favorite authors, but when you open it up, it’s not quite as exciting and suspenseful as you had hoped. These letdowns can be bypassed and even ignored by an experienced reader, but to a first timer, it may turn them away from the wide world of books. If you get started on a great book, you will have no such fears. Hatching Magic will live up to your expectations and surpass them, here is a little bit more on this classic fantasy novel that will have you coming back to read it again and again.
This book takes place in modern day Cambridge, Massachusetts. A medieval wizard, Gideon, has traveled to this time through a bolt-hole in search of his wayward wyvern, Wycca (think small dragon with parrot beak) that has been looking for a place to lay its egg. Meanwhile, Theodora Oglethorpe is stuck spending summer vacation at home, while her dad is on a business trip and her best friends all out of town. She happens to be addicted to wyverns, magic, and dragons, and somehow gets possession of a mysterious item that holds the key to tracking Wycca down. To complicate things even more, Gideon’s evil half brother, Kobold, is on the loose with his demons and vying for revenge over a long past feud. How will this mixed up tale turn out in the end? Read Hatching Magic, by Ann Downer to find out.
review by Cameron
One of the most disappointing things you sometimes encounter when exploring the world of reading is a book with the most fantastic and interesting title one could ever imagine, topped off with a vivid cover and the writer being one of your favorite authors, but when you open it up, it’s not quite as exciting and suspenseful as you had hoped. These letdowns can be bypassed and even ignored by an experienced reader, but to a first timer, it may turn them away from the wide world of books. If you get started on a great book, you will have no such fears. Hatching Magic will live up to your expectations and surpass them, here is a little bit more on this classic fantasy novel that will have you coming back to read it again and again.
This book takes place in modern day Cambridge, Massachusetts. A medieval wizard, Gideon, has traveled to this time through a bolt-hole in search of his wayward wyvern, Wycca (think small dragon with parrot beak) that has been looking for a place to lay its egg. Meanwhile, Theodora Oglethorpe is stuck spending summer vacation at home, while her dad is on a business trip and her best friends all out of town. She happens to be addicted to wyverns, magic, and dragons, and somehow gets possession of a mysterious item that holds the key to tracking Wycca down. To complicate things even more, Gideon’s evil half brother, Kobold, is on the loose with his demons and vying for revenge over a long past feud. How will this mixed up tale turn out in the end? Read Hatching Magic, by Ann Downer to find out.
review by Cameron
CHICKEN SOUP FOR TEH GIRL'S SOUL
Chicken Soup for the Girl’s Soul By Jack Field, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hanson and Irene Dunlap has many different stories about girls and what happens to them when they grow up. This book I would recommend mostly to girls. One of the stories in the book I like is “My Story”. It’s about a girl and a boy that are really good friend. Read the story to see if they become boyfriend and girlfriend. If you like these kinds of stories there are many other stories like this the one.
review by Erin
review by Erin
MOONRISE by Erin Hunter
Moonrise
By Erin Hunter
This story is about 6 cats that were sent on a journey by the StarClan, their warrior ancestors, to get a message at the sun drown place (the ocean) about the future of the forest and all the cats living there. They have just gotten the message from a beaver called Midnight. Now they have to journey back home and tell the cats how they must leave the home where their ancestors have lived or die. Will the 6 cats make it in time to warn the clans of the forest? Or will all of cats die as the forest is destroyed.
review by Ben
By Erin Hunter
This story is about 6 cats that were sent on a journey by the StarClan, their warrior ancestors, to get a message at the sun drown place (the ocean) about the future of the forest and all the cats living there. They have just gotten the message from a beaver called Midnight. Now they have to journey back home and tell the cats how they must leave the home where their ancestors have lived or die. Will the 6 cats make it in time to warn the clans of the forest? Or will all of cats die as the forest is destroyed.
review by Ben
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