| 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 anamed Ereth and a
deer mouse named Poppy. It is Ereth's birthday and he goes looking for
sald and 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." |
