|
Deeper by Rogerick Gordon and Brian Williams
5th grader Austin says:
"Sarah pressed the blade deeper into the flesh of her jugular and he
stopped dead on the spot, his hand still raised, his fingers spread out,
his whole body shaking violently."
In the story, there is a colony which does not exist because it is 200
feet under the ground and there is a huge civilization there, which
means this book is fantasy. As Will, Chester, and Cal went down on the
miner's train into the "deeps", they face many challenges, like getting
out of a radioactive town and trying not to be attacked by ten-foot long
bats. They try to find Will's "dad", Dr. Burrows. Then, they have to get
out of the "deeps" and face a whole new challenge.
The book is a very good and a page turner, like when they find a note
about the radioactive town and think that Dr. Burrows is there. It is
interesting because it has a lot of suspense, but it is too long for me.
It ends with a cliff hanger, which made the book better for me. It also
has a lot of difficult vocabulary, so I didn't like that.
I would not recommend this book to people younger than me because it has
words that are hard to understand. I would recommend this book to people
who like fantasy because it has a lot of unreal things. I liked this
book because it was fantasy, and I like unreal events. I also liked it
because it is suspenseful."
|
|
=
Top = |
Fairest by Gail Carson Levine
5th grader Anastasia says:
"Ava lives the kingdom of Ayortha where the only two things that matter
are singing and beauty. Ava has the best voice in all of Ayortha, but
there is one problem, she is as ugly as a troll.
Fairest is full of mythical creatures and adventure. Ava's singing is
the best in all of the kingdom. She has an extraordinary talent, she can
throw her voice so it seems like it is coming from somewhere else. There
is one thing that she wants more than anything else, to be pretty. But
when the King falls ill, the kingdom holds a "sing" for him so he would
get better. The queen must sing for him too but she can't sing. When she
hears Ava throw her voice, she wants her to do that for her so it would
sound like she is singing. Now Ava must do it or else her family will be
punished severely. Will Ava become pretty and let everyone know what
Queen Ivi is doing? Ava travels through Ayortha and goes on a dangerous
quest so she can be free from the evil clutches of Queen Ivi.
Fairest is a great book and a page turner. The suspense keeps building
up until the very end. If you don't like long books, then you might not
like this. It's 326 pages long! It has an interesting vocabulary with
good synonyms like examining and lull.
I would recommend this book to people ages ten and up because there are
some difficult words. Fairest is an exciting book to read and you'll
never want to put it down! I would recommend this novel to anybody who
likes fantasy, adventure, or evil queens. I would give this book a 10
out of 10!"
|
|
=
Top = |
Bone: Eyes of the Storm by Jeff Smith
5th grader Dylan says:
"No more secrets, tell me everything." This is what one of the main
characters Thorn said when Gramma Ben was telling Thorn why she's having
all these strange dreams. Gramma Ben is a hard working grandma and she
has to try to keep secrets from her granddaughter Thorn.
The genre of the book is fantasy because it has mystical creatures like
dragons. The book is about Thorn having strange dreams and Gramma Ben is
hiding why she has all those strange dreams. While Phoney and Smiley
Bone are paying off their debt. And Fone Bone is trying to think of
things for his love poem to Thorn.
There are some strengths to the book and here are some of them. It is a
really good page turner and a really funny read. There are also some
weaknesses and here they are. It has some hard vocabulary and it gets
confusing at some parts
I would recommend this book because it's very good and funny. I would
recommend this book to 5th grade or up. One of the reasons it's a good
read is because it takes a while to read so it's really fun to take time
and read through. The other reason is it's really weird and funny for
some people like me."
|
|
=
Top = |
Bone: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith
5th grader Dylan says:
"There are 8 main characters Fone Bone, Smiley Bone, Phoney Bone, Thorn,
Gramma Ben, Lucius, The red dragon, and the rat creatures. The Bone
creatures are small, white, little creatures.
The genre of the book is fantasy because there are mystical creatures
like dragons. The book is about the three Bones that get run out of
Boneville because of Phoney. They get lost in a dessert and get attacked
by locusts. Fone Bone falls off a cliff and finds a map, so he follows
the map and ends up in a valley. He finds a bug named Ted and Ted tells
him about Thorn and Gramma Ben. Then he goes to look for them and finds
Thorn. They go to Gramma Ben's cottage and spend a couple nights there
and then they get surrounded by rat creatures and they have to go to the
city of Barelhaven. That's were they find Smiley and Phoney.
Some of the strengths are it's a very good page turner and it is very
funny but there are also the weaknesses and some of them are it has some
tough vocabulary and it will sometimes get hard to understand.
I would recommend this book because it's a really good page turner and
there are some weaknesses but it's still really good I would give this
book a two thumbs up."
|
|
=
Top = |
Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
5th grader Heli says:
"Percy Jackson is a 14 year old and the son of Poseidon, the sea
god. He and his friends Grover, Annabeth, and Thalia have gone on many
quests where they fight monsters.
When Precy Jackson receives an urgent call from his friend Grover,
he immediately prepares for a battle. He knows he'll need help from two
demigods, Annabeth and Thalia and his bronze sword, Riptide. The
demigods race to the rescue to find that Grover made an important
discovery: 2 new half-bloods whose parents are unknown. But that's not
all the excitement that they'll have. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up
his most vicious trap, and the young heroes have just fallen prey. Will
they survive or not?
The Titan's Curse is full of action, battles, and suspense. For
example when Percy fights the gray skinned skeletons. Another strength
is that it's so interesting that you just can't stop reading it. For
instance when Percy has to hold up the sky. One of the weaknesses of
this book is some parts that aren't so important keep going on for
awhile. For example when Percy and Thalia talk about their fears. Also
the book has some words that are hard to read or understand, for
instance the words eucalyptus or Hesperides.
I would recommend this book because it's action packed and full of
adventure."
|
|
=
Top = |
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
5th grader Mariah says:
"In the dead silence, all the details suddenly fell into place for me
with a burst of intuition. something Edward didn't want me to know.
something that Jacob wouldn't have kept from me... it was never going to
end..was it?"
Stephenie Meyer knows what her fans want: thrills, chills, and a lot of
romance. and she delivers on all counts. Bella Swan lives in Forks,
Washington with her dad, Charlie. She is in love with Edward Cullen who
recently came back for good. Edward later on proposed to Bella. Will
Bella say yes or no? My favorite part of this book was when Edward and
Victoria were fighting because of what Edward did to James, Victoria's
love. Is something going to happen in the end to Edward, Bella, or
Victoria?
The genre of the book has to be fantasy. Bella wanted to be turned into
a vampire like Edward, but Edward and his family didn't want her to be
just like them just yet, so, Bella and Edward made a compromise.
This book to me is definitely a page turner because the author describes
everything so descriptively. Eclipse is so interesting because because
of the major cliff hanger at the end and the middle of the book. I could
connect to Bella because she is an average girl that falls in love with
the perfect guy. some of the vocabulary might be inappropriate and
difficult to younger readers.
I would recommend this book because this book is one of the greatest
books I have ever read. I would recommend this book to ages 11 and up.
This book was an awesome read because the author pulled you in when a
new chapter comes around."
|
|
=
Top = |
Magic Tree House Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary
Pope Osborne / Rating: 5
2nd grader Hannah says:
"Jack and Annie are children searching happiness in Japan. They came
from a Magic Tree House. They met a man named Basho that helps them with
their search.
This book is special because when you read this book it makes you
happy."
|
|
=
Top = |
The Bully From The Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
/ Rating: 5
2nd grader Gavin says:
"Hubie tells us about Butch. Hubie is scared of
Butch. At the end, they become friends.
This book is really funny."
|
|
=
Top = |
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo /
Rating: 5
2nd grader Joseph says:"A little mouse named
Despereaux that is very brave. He is not afraid of humans or rats.
Despereaux goes to the dungeon and has to stay there for punishment. He
escapes and when the princess is in the dungeon he goes to the dungeon
and saves the princess.
It teaches you that you can be brave even if you are little."
|
|
=
Top = |
|
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.
Rowling / Rating: 5 2nd grader Jack says,
"This story is about a young boy named Harry Potter who never knew he
was a wizard. He lived with a mean family that made him sleep in a
cupboard. Harry went to school at Hogwarts which was the best school of
witch craft and wizardry. While at Hogwarts, Harry and his best friend
Ron discovered the Chamber of Secrets. They wanted to find out who the
heir of Slytherin was. Harry had to face the wicked Lord Voldemort
again.
The best part of the book is that you can never make a prediction about
what is going to happen next. The book is full of adventure, fun and
suspense. It's always fun that Harry's worst enemy always gets in
trouble!"
|
|
=
Top = |
Tinker Bell by Kimberly Morris
5th grader Michaela says,
"They're taking some
supplies down to the workshop!" There is this girl named Tinker Bell,
Bell for short. She thinks she can go to the main land and bring stuff
over but she doesn't know that her talent doesn't go to the main land.
Her talent is being tinker fairy and that's where her name came from. I
would give it a thumbs up if you like fairies or you like using your
imagination.
The genre of the book is fantasy because it is all made up. There
is a girl named Tinker Bell and she wants to go to the main land. She
got tricked by a mean and evil fairy named Vidia. She makes a bunch of
inventions and it turns out to go all wrong. Will she fix it and go to
the main land, or will everything goes wrong?
One of the weaknesses is, in the beginning it is
a little boring. It is because it is just telling you things you rather
learn during the whole story. Another weakness is in the middle it makes
you fall asleep. It does that because there are not very many
interesting parts in the middle. A strengths are it is a cliff hanger
because it ends right after she finished her mission. Another strength
is that there is not very hard vocabulary because they repeat the same
things.
I wouldn't recommend this book to others. There is a lot of
boring parts in this book."
|
|
=
Top = |
The Jungle Book By: Rudyard Kipling
5th grader Austin says:
"Give the man cub to me now!" yelled Shere Khan. I think this was a
very good book because it was always a cliff hanger no matter were you
ended. The man cub named Mowgli was a very interesting character and he
was also the main character. He has black hair and blue eyes. the battle
between Mowgli was very dramatic and pretty gross. But will Mowgli win?
You have to read the book to find out.
This book's genre is fantasy because a human can not talk to animals in
their own language. Once there was a pack of wolves and they were laying
around in their den when they heard a little sound. It wasn't very loud
so they just ignored it. And then in the middle of the entrance of the
den there was a little man cub. The wolves discuss whether to take him
into the family or not to. Will he be accepted or turned away read the
book to find out.
This book was a very good book that I did not want to stop reading.
There were some hard words but they were the names of the characters.
One example is Bagheera.
I would recommend this book to all children and adults. One reason would
be that you can actually feel like you are in the jungle with them.
|
|
=
Top = |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire By: J.K.
Rowling
5th grader Anastasia says:
Harry Potter is a young and not so ordinary wizard. He's gone through
some terrifying adventures in the past, but this one could be the
scariest so far. This wonderful book is a terrific thriller and I would
give J.K. Rowling a high five for being such a great writer.
This amazing novel is full of magic. Harry Potter is only fourteen, so
he can't put his name in the Goblet of Fire and enter the Triwizard
Tournament. The Triwizard Tournament is a contest where one person from
each school (Durmstrang, Beuxbatons, and Hogwarts) must complete three
very dangerous tasks. The person who performed the bravest and with the
most skill will receive the Triwizard Cup and have eternal glory. When
the Goblet of Fire chooses Harry's name as one of the contestants, only
the teachers think that someone older than him must have put his name in
the Goblet of Fire because Harry didn't put his name in and he didn't
ask anyone to do it for him. This means someone in the school wants him
dead.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire keeps you hooked with all the
excitement of the Triwizard Tournament. It has 734 pages! That could be
a problem if you don't like long books. The book sticks to one plot,
which is the Triwizard Tournament, and doesn't keep skipping around.
I would recommend this book because it is exciting and has an amazing
ending. None of the events in the novel are boring. I love this book
because Harry goes through things more dangerous than before. Anyone ten
and up who likes fantasy will absolutely love this book because it's a
page turner and only some of the words might be hard. It is the fourth
book in a seven book series and the best so far.
|
|
=
Top = |
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
5th grader Mariah says:
"About 3 things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him- and I didn't know how dominant that
part may be-that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally
and irrevocably in love him with."
'Propelled by suspense and romance in equal parts, [this story] will
keep readers madly flipping the pages of Meyer's tantalizing
debut.'-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Bella Swan is a girl from Phoenix, Arizona who moves all the way to
Forks, Washington to live with her dad. She has brown eyes and brown
hair. She falls in love with the boy main character, Edward Cullen,
who's a vampire. They have some what called 'Forbidden Love' because
Edward is a vampire and Bella is human. But in the end, they end up
happily ever after.
The great part of the book was when Edward took Bella to the Meadow and
showed himself that he glows in the sun. Bella was stunned but wasn't
frightened.
The genre for the book would have to be fantasy.
Bella Swan, loves Edward Cullen, has to face a fact that he is indeed a
vampire. He resists himself from killing her, on her first day of
school, in Forks, Washington. Later on the book, Edward leaves and comes
back telling Bella that he can no longer avoid her. They eventually fall
in love and can't be separated. They come across a major conflict in the
book, that Bella, almost dies. But in the end, Bella and Edward are
reunited and happy.
'The novel danger factor skyrockets as the excitement of secret love and
the hushed affection morphs into a terrifying race to stay alive.
twilight will have readers dying to sink their teeth into it.'
When I read it, it was definitely a page turner. Twilight is the
greatest book that I've actually read and loved. it is very interesting
because of the gripping romance. I could connect with the book because
of Bella. she is like any normal teenage girl that falls in love. But
she ends up falling in love with a vampire. it ends with a MAJOR cliff
hanger of Edward pretending to bite Bella's neck to change her into a
vampire. The vocabulary can be a little difficult for younger readers.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
'I touched his face. 'look,' I said. 'I love you more than everything
else in the world combined. Isn't that enough?'
'Yes, it is enough,' he answered, smiling.' 'Enough for forever.''
'and he leaned down to press his cold lips once more to my throat.'
I would totally recommend this book because it is one of the greatest books
that I have read....EVER. :)
A reason that made this book a great read was how the author described
things very descriptively. |
|
=
Top = |
|
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K.
Rowling / Rating 5
4th grader Swathi says, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is about a
boy who looses his parents when he is born. The boy's name is Harry
Potter. Harry can never die because he has magical powers. This book is
mostly about Harry going to a wizards school named Hogwarts. He and his
two friends, Ron and Hermione, try to get a Sorcerers Stone. But,
someone else is trying to get the special stone too. Who is it and will
Harry and his friends find it?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is special because it involves
magic and potions. He also meets really interesting characters."
|
|
=
Top = |
|
One Fish, Two Fish, Red fish, Blue Fish by Dr.
Suess/ Rating 1 3rd grader Lindsay says,
"They turn into all kinds of fish, like one is fat and the other is
skinny. It really has a lot of humor in this book that's what makes it
special. |
|
=
Top = |
|
Super Diaper Baby
by Dav Pilkey / Rating: 5
2nd grader Christina says, "This book is
about a baby that has super powers and spanks the
person who wants to spank him. It's hysterical."
|
|
=
Top = |
|
There's a Wocket in my Pocket
by Dr. Seuss / Rating: 5
2nd grader Trevor says, "This book is about
a boy who finds magical creatures. Like the zelf on the shelf he has to
talk to himself. It is a really fun book to look at. The reason I
recommend this book is because it is a just right book."
|
|
=
Top = |
|
Rising Storm
by Erin Hunter / Rating: 5
4th grader Noah says, "This book is
about four groups of cats that are against each
other in battles and making alliances. The main cat is from an owner and
the cats in the groups don't like him. They are called kittypets."
|
|
=
Top = |
|
Into the Land of the Unicorns
by Bruce Coville / Rating: 5
2nd grader
Ciara says, "There
is suspense right away as Cara and her grandmother run from a man. To
escape, Cara leaps from a church's bell tower clutching her
grandmother's magic amulet and she falls into the land of Luster. There
she meets a unicorn named Lightfoot, Dimblethum (who looks like a
bearman), and the Squijum who is the size of a squirrel. She needs to
protect the amulet her grandmother gave her from a hunter and she needs
to find the Queen of Luster. While traveling with her new friends, Cara
encounters a fiery dragon, evil delvers and a hunter in their travels.
This book has lots of adventure, suspense and magic. There is a bad guy
but it isn't overly scary. I cannot wait to read THE SONG OF THE
WANDERER which is next in the Unicorn Chronicles series." |
|
=
Top = |
|
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling / Rating: 5
4th grader Kaitlyn says, "Harry
Potter has never played a sport while riding on a broomstick. He's never
worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant or helped hatch a
dragon. Now he lives with his rotten distant relatives, the Durslys. All
he knows is his parents died and left nothing for him, or so he thinks.
Then he finds out that his parents were not killed in a car crash but
killed by a guy named Voldemort. He also is told that he is a wizard and
he must go to a school named Hogwarts. You have got to read the book to
find out about the adventures he has there. The thing that makes the
book great is it has a lot of magic in it.
"
|
|
=
Top = |
|
The Wishing Tree
by Ruth Chew / Rating: 5
4th grader Kyle says, "This
book is about two kids that find a cat and name it Puss. All of a sudden
magical things start happening! Soon they start vanishing inside the
wishing tree! To find out more please read the book!
The book has a special texture that no other book has. Never judge a
book by the cover! The fantastic book will suck you in, you will read
until next year! As you go on the book, will get more interesting and
INTERESTING! I guaranty you will love it!!!"
|
|
=
Top = |
|
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
2nd grader Colleen says, "First 4
people get the first 4 golden tickets. The day before they get to go to
the chocolate factory, Charlie Bucket finds the last golden ticket.
Everybody but Charlie Bucket does one thing wrong in the factory and
they are gone. After everybody is gone but Charlie, Willie Wonka gives
the factory to Charlie. It is a great book!"
|
|
=
Top = |
Mort by Terry Pratchett
5th grader Sarah says, "Mort,
a boy, is apprenticed to the Grim Reaper...Death. He has several
adventures there, and he lives a fine life. His boarding is
complementary, his food his free, etc. But Mort doesn't have problems
until...his "job" interferes with his love life. Each person has an
"hourglass of life". When the hourglass runs out, they die. When his
true love's hourglass is a few sands away from running out, what will
Mort do? This book keeps you on the edge of your seat!!!!."
|
|
=
Top = |
The Lost Years of Merlin by
T.A. Baron
5th grader Sarah says, "This book is about
the legend of Merlin and his adventures. It is an amazing book with
spectacular ideas and possibilities. It is an amazing book with
spectacular ideas and possibilities. It is filled with adventure and you
won't stop until you flip the last page of the book! This book is about
the legend of the mighty wizard, Merlin, who was said to be King
Arthur's advisor and truthful friend. Learn about his "childhood" as T.A.
Baron writes it." |
|
=
Top = |
Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde
5th grader Sarah says, "A
young girl named Giannine plays a virtual reality game called Heir
Apparent. In the game, you have to become king in three days without
dying. This is simple UNTIL Giannine is playing and the game is hacked.
She must win this time or she'll die for real. This book is amazing and
very suspenseful! This is just one of Velde's storytelling magical
books."
|
|
=
Top = |
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
5th grader Sarah says, "One day, when
fifteen-year old Eragon was out hunting a wounded doe, he found the smoothest and shiniest
stone he had ever seen. It was sapphire blue and seemed to gleam while in his hand.
Thinking that it would pay for some meat for his family, he left with it. A few days
later, he took it to a trader. Even the trader had never seen such a treasure. He told
Eragon that it was hollow and could be worth a lot of money. This lifted Eragon's hopes.
One night, Eragon woke up from some eerie noises. He
realized it came from the stone. Dagger in his hand, he approached the whining stone
cautiously. CRACK! To Eragon's surprise, it hatched into a baby dragon, no bigger than
Eragon's forearm. After much thinking, Eragon decided to keep the dragon and raise it in
secret. Every day, he would give it some thin strips of meat. And every day the dragon
would grow.
Soon Eragon learned of enemies that would come and
hurt his dragon. They would also come and hurt Eragon and his small family. Then one day,
a tragedy happened and Eragon's family member is deathly hurt. Eragon now must journey to
try to overcome the legendary Dragon Riders whose evil has no boundries. Can Eragon and
his dragon, Saphira, do it?
This book will keep you excited!" |
|
=
Top = |
The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron
5th grader Sophie says, "These four books are
about the great Arthurian wizard, Merlin when he was a child and growing up. It also tells
about his adventures along the way. This quartet really takes you away from planet Earth
with its magic. The description is so vivid and the actions o jam packed that you'll leave
the book quite breathless, even if you've done nothing but sit there and read for two
hours." |
|
=
Top = |
Half Magic by Edward Eager
4th grader Sarah says, "Jane, Mark, Katherine,
and Martha find a coin. Everyone thinks it's a nickel. But when you wish on it, it only
grants half of it! How much mischief can 4 children get into with magic? A lot!!! I liked
this book because it always encourages you to go on. By all means, if you don't like it,
drop it immediately! Remember, this is a suggestion! I highly recommend it though. |
|
=
Top = |
Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce
5th grader Conny says, "This novel is about a
girl named Varalidaine Sarrasri (Daine). She leaves home when some bandits attack her
family. She and her pony, Cloud, are the only survivors. She begins to work at a horse
market and there she meets a lady named Onua, who is one of the Queen's head riders in the
kingdom of Tortall. She travels with Onua to the kindom, and on the way there she helps
our Onua by controlling the horses. Daine meets a man named Mumair who teachers her about
Wild Magic, a type of gift that has no known boundaries, and is almost known not to exist.
After a series of tests, they discover that Daine has the legendary Wild Magic. To others,
this is a great power, to her, it's something she's been able to do since she was born.
Knowing this power, she tries out its risks and in the process gets into loads of trouble,
as well as almost dying. This is the first novel of the Immortals Quartet and is a quest
for Daine to see if she can begin to control her literally wild magic. Will she survive?
Read the book to find out what happens to Daine.
As soon as I read the first few pages, I fell in love
with the character. Tamora Pierce describes the evens so clearly that you feel right in
there with Daine, fighting battles and talking to animals. The book holds a special magic
that just pulls you in. I think that girls for sure should try this book. It's a great
story. After I read it, I began to actually believe in Wild Magic because the story was
so... well... entrancing. I think even some boys might like it too." |
|
=
Top = |
The Golden Wasp by Tony Abbot
3rd grader Ryan says, "This book is about Eric
and his friends going to the secret world of droon to find his missing father. In this
book you will be on the edge of your seat the whole book, I guarantee it! This book is
special because Tony really used his imagination to create the magic wonder of droon. But
in this book they have to defeat the golden wasp and save the majesties of droon. You will
love this book." |
|
=
Top = |
The Attack of the 50 Foot Teacher by Lisa Passen
3rd grader Blake says, "A teacher is going home
from teaching at a school when a UFO comes and blocks the road. Then it makes her 50 feet
tall. After that she goes into town and picks up a few kids in her class and brings them
to the principal of the school. I will not tell you the end for you should read the book
yourself. It makes the book special because it has it's own way of making you laugh." |
|
=
Top = |
Matilda by Roald Dahl
5th grader Negin says, "This book is about a girl
who is very intelligent though her parents don't notice. She finds out she has magical
abilities and, like herself, she uses them wisely. When her teacher, the only one
who believes in her, is in trouble, she springs into action. This story shows you the true
importance of believing in yourself." |
|
=
Top = |
The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander
4th grader Kyle says, "This book is about a boy
named Taran who goes to a castle and if I tell any more I would give it away. It's people
are funny." |
|
=
Top = |
Matilda by Roald Dahl
4th grader Delia says, "This book is about a girl
who can move stuff with her eyes and she has a mean head mistress. She has awful parents
who treat her like she is not even there. She meets a little girl named Lavender who
becomes her best friend. She plays tricks on her parents. Matilda also makes friends with
Miss Honey, her teacher. At the end, Miss Honey becomes her mom. This book makes me feel
good because the people who have parents like that and headmistresses like that are not
alone. They have Matilda." |
|
=
Top = |
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
4th grader Delia says, "This book is about a girl
named Ella who has two stepsisters named Hattie and Olive. Hattie is a big brat! Ella is
cursed and has to obey everything that people tell her. It's kind of like a spin-off of
Cinderella. Ella is kind of like me. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She is nice."
5th grader Katie says, "This book is about a girl
who is cursed to be obedient and if someone ordered her to cut her head off she would have
to. It is an epic story of a girl fighting for love and freedom." |
|
=
Top = |
Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott
2nd grader Steven says, "This book is about magic
and learning how to overcome your own fear. It's fun and you can learn from it." |
|
=
Top = |
Pokemon-The Johto Journeys- Go West Young Ash by Tracey West
2nd grader Andy says, "This book is about Ash
Ketchum and he just won the winners cup in the Orange Islands. I think it is special
because he gets into a lot of different adventures and I think it is exciting." |
|
=
Top = |
Magic Treehouse-The Night of Dawn by Mary Pope Osbourne
2nd grader Kevin says, "This book is about a boy
and a girl who find a treehouse in the woods. It was a magic treehouse. They make wishes
and go to special places." |
|
=
Top = |
Help! I'm Trapped in a Professional Wrestler's Body by Todd Strasser
5th grader Austin says, "This book is about Jake
Sherman getting trapped inside of Stone Cold Steve Austin's body." |
|
=
Top = |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
4th grader Samantha says, "I like this Harry
Potter book because you never know what will happen next!"
5th grader Katie says, "Harry is mysteriously
entered in the Goblet of Fire which just adds to the strange things happening at Hogwarts.
This book is for people who love the thrill of horrifying adventure!" |
|
=
Top = |
The BFG by Roald Dahl
2nd grader Nick says, "This book tells about a
little girl who meets a big, big giant. His name is the BFG. It stands for Big Friendly
Giant. I like this book because it was funny.
5th grader Rebecca says, "This story is about a
giant who kidnaps a kid and tries to get rid of the mean giants. The giant blows dreams
into kids' heads" |
|
=
Top = |
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
4th graders Nathan, Doug, and Sean say, "These
books are about a boy who goes to Hogwarts School and he is a wizard. It has a lot of
magic and that is why we like it."
3rd grader Madison says, "The Harry Potter series
is about a twelve year old boy whose parents died. He is living with his mean aunt and
uncle. Harry finds out that he's a wizard and goes to a wizard school called
Hogwarts!" |
|
=
Top = |
The BFG by Roald Dahl
3rd grader Negin says, "A Big Friendly Giant
meets an orphan named Sophie and together they decide to tell the queen of England who is
making humans disappear. I like this book because it is imaginative and it's easy to
follow and understand. Plus, it's hilarious!" |
|
=
Top = |
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
3rd grader Rahul says, "This book is about a boy
who is lonely. He lives with his Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spike. They grew a peach and the
peach grew and grew. The boy was eating it and found some insects. They were friendly to
him and they had quite an adventure. It's a 118 page book and is sort of funny but mostly
serious. Try to check it out." |
|
=
Top = |
Half Magic by Edward Eager
3rd grader Abby says, "This book is about four
children who find a charm that grants wishes by halves. If you said, "I wish I had a
slice of pizza," while holding it, you'd get half a slice of pizza. The children go
on many adventures with the charm!" |
|
=
Top = |
Captain Underpants and the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey
2nd grader Aaron says, "Captain Underpants is out
to save the world by getting rid of the toilets. George and Harold put their made up story
into Melvi Sneedly's Patsy 2000. The Patsy 2000 turned anything you put into it to life!
POW out came the talking toilets to rule the world! If you want to know if Captain
Underpants saves the world then read this book!" |
|
=
Top = |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
6th grader Raman says, "Harry is in trouble
because Sirius Black has broken out of jail. People say that it's not safe for him to go
to Hogwarts because Sirius knows that Harry is there. Draco Malfoy says to take revenge
for his parents. Then there is the quidditch cup. Harry's broom has broken and he gets the
Firebolt. Harry has an adventure of a lifetime that he and his friends won't forget. This
amazes and usually thrills us the most, to find an adventure." |
|
=
Top = |
Another Amy by Marilyn Kaye
5th grader Amy says, "Amy (who knows she is a
clone) encounters another Amy. This one doesn't believe she is a clone. Amy tries to help
her before she is harmed. I think this is a great book. This is the third in the series.
These are the best books ever!!!!!" |
|
=
Top = |
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
5th grader Brett says, "A bunch of dwarves go on
an adventure to get the magic ring and they fight trolls, goblins, and dragons. It was
good but it can get boring." |
|
=
Top = |
Matilda by Roald Dahl
2nd grader Olivia says, "This book is about a
little girl named Matilda and she has powers. this is an Accelerated Reader test book
too!" |
|
=
Top = |
Amy, Number 7 by Marilyn Kaye
5th grader Amy says, "A girl is followed and she
goes through a series of events to find out that she is a replica. This is a very good
book. It is a good page-turner mystery." |
|
=
Top = |
The BFG by Roald Dahl
4th grader Jamie says, "The BFG is about a little
girl named Sophie and a giant named B.F.G. I think it was a good book. It was very funny
and very much like an adventure. I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars." |
|
=
Top = |
The Exposed by K.A. Applegate
5th grader Garrett says, "Rachel and the
animorphs have to save an android species. To do this, they need to go to the bottom of
the ocean and save them before it's too late. My opinion is that this book is filled with
lots of action and is a very good book." |
|
=
Top = |
The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman
5th grader Danny says, " Lyrd and a bunch of
Egyptians traveled north to save a lot of children from the Oblation board. I think this
was a good book. It had some good action too." |
|
=
Top = |
The Boggart by Susan Cooper
5th grader Raman says, " This book is fascinating
with how Nessie, the Boggart's cousin, gets trapped as the Loch Ness Monster and escapes
from a world project done at the Loch Ness." |
|
=
Top = |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
2nd grader Jake says, " This book is about a kid
named Harry Potter who is a magician. The book is special because I really like
magic."
5th grader Ryan says, "Harry Potter is a boy who
is a wizard who just found out he is the most famous wizard in the world. In this story,
he goes through wizard school. I loved this book!
5th grader Rohan says, "Harry finds out he is a
wizard and gets to go to Hogwarts, a school for wizards. For the first time in his life he
has fun. He finds out that one of his professors is actually Voldemort, his arch enemy. I
think I would recommend this book to anyone. It is intriguing and has an exciting
plot." |
|
=
Top = |
The Secret by K.A. Applegate
5th grader Nathan says, "The Yeerks try to take
over the forest and the Animorphs investigate and save the forest. I thought it was a very
good book and lots of people should read it." |
|
=
Top = |
Midnight on the Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
2nd grader Brian says, "Jack and Annie visit the
moon. This was a very funny and exciting book." |
|
=
Top = |
Animorphs, the Discovery by K.A. Applegate
4th grader Matt says, "The animorphs have a new
member and the least favorite one you'd want to have. I think this is a very good
book." |
|
=
Top = |
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein
5th grader Nathan says, "Bilbo Baggins goes on an
adventure with 13 dwarves and a wizard to kill Smaug. This is a very funny book to read. I
liked it because it is long and it has 3 other Hobbit books with it. It is my favorite
book." |
|
=
Top = |
Animorphs, Time of Dinosaurs by K.A. Applegate
5th grader Mike says, "Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Ax,
Cassie, and Marco had been transported to the time of the dinosaurs and there is no way
out. I think this is a great book because it has two major stories on how two groups
survive." |
|
=
Top =
|
Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
5th grader Megan says, "This book tales place in
the time of dragons, kings, queens, wizards and all of that make believe stuff. A princess
runs away and gets caught by a dragon. I think this is the best book in the
world!!!!" |
|
=
Top =
|
The Pretender by K.A. Applegate
5th grader Hillary says, "A boy named Tobias is
trapped in a morph of a red-tailed hawk. A lady named Aria "claims" she is his
cousin but she is really Visser Three an alien. I think this is one of the best Animorphs
I have read. It has lots of action and adventure. The main character expresses his
feelings more than in other books." |
