Barbie A Girl's
Best Friend by Rita Balducci / Rating 5
2nd grader Cameron says:
"This book is about people and dogs helping the blind. The book is
special because of good friendship and dogs." |
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Owl in the
Office By: Ben M. Baglio
5th grader Brittany says:
"Mandy cupped her hands together and lifted something very carefully
from the ground. She held what looked like a bundle of bedraggled
feathers." What do you think it is? Is it a... never mind. You should
read the book to find out!
That statement is definitely a thumbs up! Mandy is a character that
can't resist an animal in need. will she help that animal in the
blanket, or will she have to turn her back on it? Read the book to find
out! I loved it when the book leaves you speechless at the end of each
chapter.
This book's genre is animal because it only really talks about animals.
Mandy wanted to save the animals she found but who knows what happens.
One weakness of the book is a little bit of vocab. So you might need a
dictionary. a strength of the book is the characters never give up.
Another weakness is that sometimes it doesn't give you the answers you
wanted. Another strength is the characters try their best to accomplish
their mission.
I would recommend this book because its a really great book. It makes me
want to read more. Also leaves you speechless at the end.
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Terrier in the
Tinsel By: Ben M. Baglio
5th grader Brittany says:
What would you do if you saw a poor helpless animal out all alone in the
cold? I would right away give this book a thumbs up!!! Mandy parent's
are veterinarians, and they help animals in need. A good part in the
book is when Mandy finds the little Jack Russell in the parking lot!!!
This book would MOSTLY be a an animal book because it talks about
animals. Mandy wanted to catch that little dog because she loves
animals, and I would say this book could be a realistic fiction book.
A strength about/in the book would be that the characters in the book
never give up. They always try there best to complete their mission. A
weakness in the story would be that they can't catch the dog. They do a
lot of stuff at the same time, so it would be hard to do just 1 thing.
I would recommend this book to others because it is very passionate. I
hope you read this book because its a cute book.
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Kittens in the
Kitchen By: Ben M. Baglio
5th grader Brittany says:
Kittens in the Kitchen is a very touching book. This book would
definitely be a thumbs up to me!!! Mandy loves animals and she can't
resist leaving someone out in the cold. She tries to give the kitten a
home but will they let her, or will she have to leave the kitten behind?
you'll have to read the book to find out!
This book would be a animal book because the series is Animal Ark. Mandy
wanted to give the poor little kitten a home but they wouldn't let her,
will she have to give up the kitten or will she save the kitten? Read
the book to find out!!!
One strength of the book is that characters sometimes never give up!
They would try the best they can to do something and not give up. A
weakness is that you might need a dictionary for some words that might
be a bit difficult for smaller kids. Like the book has a bit of long
words that you would not understand. Another strength is that characters
in the book try the best they can to help others. And if they sometimes
think its to late, they do stuff twice as much. Also another weakness of
the book is sometimes during the book it might be a little sad and you
would get really into it and you would feel like you were there. Like
for example, when she sees the kitten, it makes you feel like your the
one who sees the kitten.
I would recommend this book to others if you like to feel like your
there and want to get into a book, But even if you don't you should
still try to read this book. One reason it interested me is because I
got really into it and I like those kind of books. Another reason I like
this book is because its a book where you don't want to stop reading
the book. |
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| Because of Winn
Dixie by Kate DiCamillo /
Rating 5 2nd grader
Naomi says, " This book is about a stray dog who's name is Winn dixie.
It tells about a dog who has a good sense of humor and it can pull back
its lips and smile." |
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| Ereth's
Birthday by Avi 2nd grader
Ciara says, " This book is about a porcupine named Ereth and a
deer mouse named Poppy. It is Ereth's birthday and he helps three baby foxes. This book tells a story about animals." |
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| Ginger Pye by Eleanor
Estes 4th grader Sarah says, " Ginger is
a dog who is loyal and loved by all. Jerry and Rachel earned him with a hard-earned
dollar. He steals the heart of everybody he meets...until someone steals him! You should
read this book because it tells you to never give up!" |
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| The Blushful Hippopotamus
by Chris Raschka
3rd grader Savanna says, "His
sister calls him blushful, although she knows he's not, but he is .... Hopeful, mindful,
thoughtful, skillful, WONDERFUL!!! And the sister says... What? That's absurd shoot." |
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| Chanticleer and the Fox
by Geoffrey Chaucer
3rd grader Amy D. says, "What
this book is about is a chicken getting caught by a fox. What makes this book special is
there's a lesson in the book. The lesson is to never close your eyes when you should be
looking."
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| The Mopwater Files by
John R. Erickson
3rd grader Chris J. says, "This
funny book is about how Hank challenges Rufus, a Doberman pincer (one of the best fighters
in Texas), for being rude to the dog of his dreams, a collie named Miss Beulah. This book
is special because the author John R. Erickson, has a special way of making you read all
of the Hank The Cowdog series. His funny book inspired me like I hope it inspires everyone
who reads it."
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Mariel of
Redwall by Brian Jacques
4th grader Stephanie says, "This book is
about a young mouse maiden who survives a raging storm and doesn't remember who she is.
She sets out to find life and meets a hare. They travel together to find Redwall. There
she discovers who she is. Mariel sets out with young Dandin to get revenge on Gabool the
wild, the evil sea rat who almost kills her. This book is special because it makes you
stay on the edge of your seat and really shows how good it is to have friends." |
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| Bunnicula by Deborah and
James Howe 5th Grader T.J. says, "Chester wanted
to prove that Bunnicula was a Dracula rabbit. I think this was a great book. It was
exciting to read." |
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| Martin the Warrior by
Brian Jacques
5th grader Raman says, "This book
is about how Martin the Warrior is going to get the sword of his father's back from Lord
Badrang, the Tyrant." |
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| Homeward Bound II by
Nancy Krulik
5th grader Leann says, "Chance,
Sassy, and Shado go accidentally into San Francisco. Chance meets a girl named Delilah and
then moves in with her. This was an okay book because it was kind of boring, in a
way." |
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| Runaway Ralph by Beverly
Cleary 5th grader Jimmy says, " When Ralph gets
tired of his family, he decides to run away. When he gets there, he wished he could go
back. I think this book was awesome. I really liked it." |
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| The Long Patrol by Brian
Jacques 5th grader Brett says, " A group of
animals saves themselves from evil. A not so brave rabbit discovers his courage. This was
a good book." |
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| Redwall by Brian Jacques
5th grader Patrick says, " This book is about the Redwall Abbey and
how mice, badgers, ferrets, and other small animals battle for it. This is a special book
because it is very intense like Harry Potter and is very full of action and is suspenseful
5th grader Rohan says, "A mouse named Matthias needs to
save his abbey from being taken over by a rat named Cluny. This book is special because it
is action packed and long." |
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| Marlfox by Brian Jacques
5th grader Rohan says, "Four young rodent children go to get a
stolen tapestry that was stolen by magic foxes or Marlfoxes. This was a really good book
because it was long and very fantasy-like. It lasts a good 5 days for fast readers." |
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| Charlotte's Web by E.B.
White 5th grader Andy says, "Wilber Pig was going
to die and Charlotte spun a web and saved his life. Charlotte becomes his best friend.
This is a really good book about friendship." |
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| Pretty Polly by Dick King
Smith 5th grader Tabitha says, "A girl named Abby
teaches a hen how to talk. she has to try to keep this a secret or reporters will hound
her and Pretty Polly. This book is good for anyone who enjoys reading books about animals.
In my opinion this is an entertaining and amazing book." |
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Hank the
Cowdog by John R. Erickson
5th grader Meghan says, "Hank gets cross-eyed
and has to beat up a mean Doberman pincher. His eyes have to get uncrossed so he is able
to fight. I like the book because it shows how brave someone can be even when there's
something wrong with them." |
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The Mouse and
the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
3rd grader Keith says, "I loved reading this
book. It was about a boy named Keith who could talk to a mouse. The AR test wasn't too
hard either." |
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Mossflower
by Brian Jacques
5th grader Josh says, "The plot of this book
is to get to Salamandostron, the mountain of fire. It is a great book and is action
packed." |
