Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

Brian is stuck in the wilderness and he has to survive the winter. He has to get clothes, shelter, and food. I think children who are 10 + years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: ***** V T Lover

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian was in the Canadian wilderness. He wanted to go to the wilderness because he had gone once before and it really changed his life (in Hatchet) so he wanted to come back. Once Brian almost drowned when he was sleeping and it started to rain and the rain got in his tent! I think children who are 11-15 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: **** Life is great 14

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

The book is about surviving in the wilderness. There was no one else there. It takes place in the Canadian wilderness. He is only 13 years old. My favorite part of the book was when he met an old man who lived there for a long long time and his name was Billy but he only saw him for one day. I think children who are 7 to 13 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * NN

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a 13 year old boy/teenager Brian Robeson. He has to survive in the Canadian wilderness in the winter. With nothing but clothes (one pair of clothes). Do you think that Brian will survive in the wildness? Read it and find out! My favorite part in the book is when he gets rescued by this Cree trapper family at the end. This is a serious, adventurous survival story. Remember keep on reading! I think both boys and girls ages 10-15 will enjoy this book. RATING: ********** Smiley pup 123

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

This book is about three domestically raised animals, two dogs and a cat, who run away from the person who is taking care of them while their owners are on vacation. They encounter many dangers, but in the end, find their owners. My favorite part was when the cat gets swept down a river. A lonely little girl named Helvi finds him and takes him in, until he is strong enough to rejoin his companions and leave. It is very sweet. I think children who are 7 and up years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: **** Violasmoothie 2

The River by Gary Paulsen

A man named Derek comes by Brian Robeson’s house and asks him to go back to the Canadian wilderness so that Derek could learn about survival. Brian says yes. Then Derek gets struck by lightning and gets in a coma. The lightning also struck the radio so the radio was broken. Then he saw a trading post across the river. He has to go across the river. Will he make it? Read the book to find out. My favorite part of the book was when he has to go across the river and the river is so wild so he has to survive. I love when people have to survive. I think both boys and girls all ages will like this book RATING: **** Anonymous

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian goes to his dad in a plane. The pilot dies due to a heart attack. The plane crashes and Brian has to survive in the wilderness alone until someone comes to save him. If they come to save him. I think the scariest part is when a moose attacked Brian over and over under the water. I think children who are 11-14 years old will enjoy this book I think boys will read this book RATING: *** NN

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

It is about a boy who’s plane crashed and he has to survive in the wilderness all alone. My favorite part of the book is when Brian made fire. I think children who are 10 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * The totally awesome best person on earth

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian Robeson is stuck in the Canadian wilderness during winter. After a summer and fall now winter. His life is at stake!! What can he ( make that must) do to survive?? My opinion on the grosses part of the book is toward the end. Don’t worry it won’t ruin the book. Brian is watching a couple of wolves eat the moose he was watching…. ALIVE!!!! They were eating the mooses rump (or butt) while the moose was still alive!!!!! It was nasty!!! I think children who are 8-12 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: **** Dishwasher26

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

This book is about 13-year old. My favorite part is when Is when Brian gets attacked by an animal! I think children who are10-13 years old will enjoy this book I think boys will read this book. RATING: ***** Teddy Bear

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

Brians Return is a book about a boy named Brian and he decides to return to the Canadian wilderness. Brian plans all the things he will bring on his adventure. But will Brian survive?? My favorite part was when Brian was packing up for his trip and he was figuring out what he should bring. Also I really like his visits with Caleb. I think children who are 10-14 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * asoccerchick

The White Stag by Kate Seedy

What-the-Dickens by Gregory Maguire

Typical of author Gregory Maguire (Seven Spinning Spiders, Leaping Beauty), he takes a fairy tale and runs with it! This latest novel is all about the tooth fairy civilization, and its discovery by a lonely child, Gage. The book is about how a now grown-up Gage is retelling his experience to 3 young cousins during a dark and stormy night (perfect mood-setting). If you like Maguire's combination of quirky yet eloquently descriptive writing, this novel is perfect for you, boy or girl, at any age! RATING: ****and a half (sometimes, it's just TOO silly!) LLL

"Montreal" by Stillman D. Rogers

This book tells you all about Montreal's cool facts, famous landmarks, and stuff like that. Well, Montreal is on an island shaped like a boomerang, and has Ste Helene and Notre Dame close by. Some famous landmarks are the Notre Dame Basilica, Mont-Royal, Jardin Botanique, and the Olympic Park. There were many different types of people, but the first people were French. In 1996, the city's population was 1,016, 376. The economy feeds on Banking, financing, insurance companies, stock markets and manufacturing. There are also many ski resorts open year round. The landscape is gorgeous, from the flowers, to the streams, to the carefully architected cities. The most interesting thing I learned was that Notre Dame was actually created by the dirt and rocks that were dug out of the subway in Montreal, and were dumped in the river. I think that any age from kids to adults would want to learn a little bit about Montreal. RATING: **** *kool~kiddo*

The BFG by Roald Dahl

The BFG is about a Big Friendly Giant. He snatches a little girl named Sofie and brings her to a whole new world of giants. My favorite part is when the BFG eats a giant cucumber. I think girls ages 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ****** lemonade35

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

This book is a fantasy about a boy who was a wizard at 15 years old. My favorite part was the round spinning room with a ton of doors inside the Department of Ministries. I think both boys and girls ages 9+ will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** pogo boy

Babe and Me by Dan Gutman

This book is about a boy who time travels to the date of the baseball cards. Then he meets Babe Ruth! He goes to the 1932 world series game 3 and sees Ruth point with 2 fingers to right center field. He called his shot! My favorite part was when the home run bounced off of an old lady's head and Joe's dad dove and caught the famous home run. I think boys who are 8+ will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** pogo boy

Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott

It’s about three kids that find a secret world with monsters and wizards. My favorite part was when one of the three kids jumps off a building on fire to a hot air balloon but he missed. I think kids ages 9-99 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Droon dragon

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng

A girl named Molly Moon hypnotized the adoption center owner Ms. Adderson to snip up her suits and like her because she hated Molly more than any thing. She also hypnotizes Edna, the cook. Edna cooks Molly the best spaghetti and the bully the spiciest food. After hypnotizing many people Molly becomes a braodway star. My favorite part was when Molly hypnotizes Mrs. Anderson to snip her suits adn wear her teeth on a necklace, and to put her underwear on her head! I think both boys and girls of any age will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** JP

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

This book is about a querky kid who is oddly famous in The Wizard World about living from a deadly Wizard attack from The Dark Lord Voledomort. Harry Potter Who lives with his horrible Aunt, Uncle and fat cousin. While they are on vacation when Harry gets a letter from a giant. Then he goes with the giant (Hagrid) to get his school supplies. Then He gets to Hogwarts meeting some new friends (Ron and Hermonie) There They meet an evil little devil Draco Malfoy. Then he becomes the youngest seeker in a decade. For Christmas he gets an invisibility cloak. He uses it go and see his family in the mirror of Erised. In the end he has to get past a three headed dog get on a flying broom and play a giant chess game. The he sees one of his teachers who is possessed by Lord Voldemort. Then it ends. My Favorite part of the book is when Harry, Ron and Hermione go through the trapdoor, but he has to get past a giant three headed dog! After that they get stuck in magical root type things called Devils Snare. After they get past Devils Snare, Harry rides a magic broom to get a flying key and open the door. Then they have to play a giant game of Knight's Chess where Ron sacrifices himself. Harry and Hermione to go through the door after they win the chess game. After that a dead troll is in a room where Harry and Hermione pass through that room there is a table in a dungeon-like room where Hermione and Harry drink potions so Hermione can go back to help Ron. Harry goes to see who is behind the madness at Hogwarts.

I think anyone will enjoy this book

RATING: ************************ The Person is Writing

Fairy Realm: The Last Fairy Apple Tree by Emily Rodda

Jessie goes into her grandmothers friends garden and Jessie found a gnome and needs to bring the gnome named Bilbert back to Brill. Jessie and Bilbert needed to go to the realm and find her friends Giff and Mabelle to help them get to Brill. They need help going throw the priklely long maze so they get a furrybear to help them then they got to Brill witch was the goal. But there was no fairy apple trees so Jessie told Billbert to wipe his beard and fairy apple seeds fell out. I think girls who are 5-13 years old will enjoy this book RATING: ***** Puppy7

Goosebumps: Don't go to Sleep! by R.L. Stine

Matt hates his tiny new bedroom. It’s so small it’s practically a closet. Matt’s mother told him not to sleep in the guest room. So late one night, he did exactly what his mother told him not to do. That’s when Matt’s nightmares come to life! RISE AND SHINE. FOREVER! My favorite part of the book is all of the different families he suffers from.

I think children who are 8 years old will enjoy this book because it could give nightmares to seven year olds.

I think both boys and girls will read this book because there is a girl who helps Matt along the way

RATING: ****

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The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

This book is about a girl named Emily Windsnap, She finds out she’s a mermaid in her first swim class in sixth grade. She sneaks out at night to see her mermaid friend named Shona. My favorite part of the book was when she saw her dad for the first time in prison then she got away fast to go see Shona and her mom. I think girls who are 9-11 years old will enjoy this book RATING: **** Book Bubble

Pendragon: Black Water by D.J.McHale

This book is about these people who travel through time and space to save territories from collapsing into chaos by an evil guy called Saint Dane. The main character is Bobby. My favorite part was when Bobby finally realizes that cats are more advanced than humans. I think boys will read this book RATING: ***** Sarcastic Tiger

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

It is about Percy, Annabeth and Grover who go on a quest to the underworld to find the Master Bolt that Ares stole from Zeus. They set a building on fire and a monster that looked like a dog chased Percy into the water. Then at the end they returned the Master Bolt to Zeus. My favorite part was when Percy found the Master Bolt. I think children who are 8-12 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: ***** PATS12

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dave Pilkey

This book is about George and Harold copying their comic book on a “real life” copier and lots of bad things start happening, like they eat the gym teacher! My favorite part was when there was flip-o-rama and the talking toilets ate there gym teacher then they barfed him up.

I think children who are years 7-18 old will enjoy this book

I think boys will read this book

RATING: ******

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Kittens in the Kitchen by Ben M. Baglio

This book is about a girl who sets up a place for Walton (a stray cat that the girl is taking care of) to give birth. But Walton finds a different spot. It turned out to be the janitor’s kitchen on his best shirts. But the janitor doesn’t like cats. The girl has a week to save the kittens or else… DEATH. Will she save them or not? Keep reading to find out! My favorite part is of the book is when the kittens grow stronger and their eyes open. I think girls 7 and up will enjoy this book. RATING: ************************ Angel Puppy

Caption Under Pants and the attack of the talking toilets by Dave Pilkey

A principal turns into Captain Underpants and saves the world. My favorite part was when the toilet eats them.

I think children who 7-10 years old will enjoy this book

I think boys will like to read this. RATING: *****

NN

Night at the Museum by Leslie Goldman

This book is about Larry Daily and his new job as the night watchman at the Museum of Natural History My favorite part was when the old night watchmen tried to steal the magical tablet. I think both boys and girls ages 9-14 will read this book. RATING: ***** NN

Seeking Sugar by Cynthia L. Brinson

The book is about a girl named Kate and she hated school and then when her 4^th grade teacher let her set in the front she liked My favorite part of this book was when Kate found out that she was as Sugar Rose

I think children who are 7-9 years old will enjoy this book

I think girls will read this book

RATING: ****

Rainbow Girl

The Water Mirror by Kai Meyer

A girl named Merle who is a magic mirror apprentice. When Merle shows Junipa (another character in the book) her magic mirror. The surface is water and Merle can stick her body parts in it. I think boys and girls who are 8-12 years old will enjoy this book RATING: **** ILVFNTSY

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K.Rowling

This book is about Harry is in the Tri wizard Tournament that includes three challenges. Harry survives all three and defeating Lord Voldormort. My favorite part of this book was when Harry defeats Voldomort in the end.

I think children who are 9 and up years old will enjoy this book

I think both boys and girls will read this book

RATING: ******* TBGE

The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson

Set in the late 1800's/early 1900's, this is a mystery about a foundling (an abandoned baby that was found and adopted). Annika grew up happily in Austria until age 11 when a series of events occured that would alter her life. An elderly woman moves in with a neighbor, an elegant woman arrives as her long lost mother, and a gypsy boy Zed and his horse Rocco develop a complicated relationship with Annika. All of these combine to form a great story of intrigue, family and friendship. How will Annika's life turn out? Who's telling the truth? And what about all of those jewels???? Read and see! I think that girls would especially like this book, ages 9-12 RATING: **** LLL PS: Author Eva Ibbotson has written many other kid's books, like The Secret of Platform 13, Which Witch, Dial-a Ghost, and Island of the Aunts.

The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence

Ever wonder what life was like for kids in ancient Roman times??? Join Flavia and her 3 friends as they roam through Rome in their adventures and mystery-solving. I guarantee you'll enjoy reading this book!

My favorite part is Aristo's Scroll at the back of the book...a modern-day glossary explaining the terms used in the book that you might not be familiar with.

Follow up with The Secrets of Vesuvius, The Pirates of Pompeii, and the Assassins of Rome; they are all part of the Roman Mysteries series.

I think boys and girls will enjoy reading this book.

Rating *****

Ciao!

LLL

Harry Potter and the Deathly Harrows by J K Rowling

Well, what can I say...this book is the epitome (the BEST) as of yet. Author J K Rowling has outdone herself...I especially loved that she didn't spend half the book re-explaining some things that occured in the past 6 books, as this book was already long enough. She must have felt that if you haven't read them yet, now's not the time to jump in! This last installment focuses on Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they ditch school to fulfill Dumbledore's last wishes that they locate and destroy the remaining horcruxes to bring about Lord Voldemort's timely and overdue demise. This book is not for the feint of heart...if some of the past books upset you, then don't read this one...not everyone lives happily ever after. That said, Rowling has masterfully woven a tale sure to please the most ardent fantasy lover. The details and foreshadowing are fantastic, and without giving the ending away, the finale is nothing less than perfect. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! RATING: *********************************************** LLL

Summer!!!

Hi all of you bookworms out in Library Land!!! Hope you are enjoying your summer. Any exciting reads??? Just post a comment to this entry, and I will check periodically and share your thoughts in a new post. I have been reading some "grown-up books" lately, nothing too exciting, just some mysteries by Patterson. I will be reading some "kid books" soon, and let you in on any reads that I think you might enjoy. Happy Fourth to all!!! LLL

The Great Good Thing by Roderick Townley

This book was a unique fantasy about the possibility of storybook characters having a real life separate from that of what the reader imagines. The story itself is much like a play to them, and they must be ready when a reader opens the book. But have you ever imagined what could happen if no one read their story for a very, very long time? What if the characters get bored and stray off? What would happen to the story if characters changed their roles, or forgot their lines??? Do they ever get to know the readers??? Possibilities are presented in this book...a little slow in the middle, but a clean beginning and ending. You might like it...try it and see! I think girls ages 8-10 might like this book. RATING: *** and a half LLL PS If you liked the sound of this, you might like others like it: Inkspell, Inkheart (both by Cornelia Funke)

Series of Unfortunate Events 10: The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snickett

This book is about when Violet, Klaus, and Sunny go to a mountain because they think their parents might still be alive. Then Count Olaf captured Sunny. It turned out out their parents weren’t alive but Quigly the brother of Isorda was still alive. My favorite part was when Sunny learned to speak. I think both boys and girls ages 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Diary of a Pirate: The Story of Jake Carpenter by Richard Platt

This book is about a boy (Jake) who is off for the summer goes to join his uncle who is a sailor on his ship. But the ship isn’t there! So instead they join a new ship, and then Jake is on his own as his ship get attacked by pirates, joins their crew, and steals Spanish gold! And more adventures. But, I won’t tell you everything so read on to find out more! My favorite part was when Jake’s pirate crew meets a another pirate crew and goes out to join a attack a Spanish camp filled with Gold! I think boys ages 10-13 would enjoy this book.- RATING: ***** by Cpt Lto

Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes

It is about a kitten who thinks the moon is a bowl of milk. My favorite part is when she gets home and there is a bowl of milk waiting for her. I think both boys and girls ages 4-10 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** by Tweety Bird

Lunch Money by Andrew Clements

A boy named Gregory Kenton who loves making money. His greed and love for money may even force him to team up with his arch enemy Maura Shaw. My fvorite part is at the beginning when he describes how he made money as a tot. I think both boys and girls ages 8-12 would like this book. RATING: ***** by shopaholic

Meet Kit by Valerie Tripp

Meet Kit is about a nine year old girl who is living during the great depression. Kit loves towrite newspapers for her dad. At her garden club, Kits mom invites Mrs. Howard to her house while Stirling’s dad looks for a job. Kit is excited that she will have a boy her age to play with. Stirling ends up having delicate health and cannot play. Kits family then has paying guests to help raise money because Kits dad’s company closes. My favorite part of the book is when kit finds out that Stirling has delicate health. Stirling cannot play and catches a cold and has to stay in bed . I think girls ages 7-10 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** by Go Bananas

ALMOST HOME by Nora Raleigh Baskin

This book is about a girl named Leah, Her parents are divorced and she moves in with her dad and his new wife. Leah writes to her mom often but her mom never writes back. Leah meets a boy named Will and they become good friends. At the end… Wait that’s telling, anyway read this book to find out the end! My favorite part is when Leah meets Will on the way to a field trip on the bus and, Leah is wondering why he was talking to her. And Will said “Because he remembers her from second grade.” I think girls who are 9-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** by Abbyluva

Almost Home by Nora Raleigh Baskin

This book is about a girl named Leah, Her parents are divorced and she moves in with her dad and his new wife. Leah writes to her mom often but her mom never writes back. Leah meets a boy named Will and they become good friends. At the end… Wait that’s telling, anyway read this book to find out the end! My favorite part is when Leah meets Will on the way to a field trip on the bus and, Leah is wondering why he was talking to her. And Will said “Because he rembers her from second grade.” I think girls who are 9-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** by Abbyluva

Poodle the Other White Meat by Jim Toomey

This book is about a lazy shark who sometimes eats, goes on an adventure, and wanders through the sea too. He thinks chickens can fly, that’s why he got a harpoon gun and looks up but the turtle told him chickens couldn’t fly. I think children age 5-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** by billy

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

This book is about one person making another person do something he doesn't want to. I think both boys and girls 2-20 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: *** by NN

My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

The book is about a kid who lives on a mountain with a falcon named Frightful. My favorite part was when when the kid found a raccoon. I think both boys and girls age 10-100 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** jiklo

Dear Dumb Diary: Am I the Princess or the Frog? by Jim Benton

This book is about a girl Jamie and how her best friend Angline witch turns out to be her arch enemy. When Jamie finds out what Angline did to her. I think girls who are 9-10 years old will enjoy this book. RATING ***** by Cheerluva

Camp Confidntial #1: Natalie's Secret by Melissa J. Morgan

This book is mainly about an 11-year old named Natalie at Camp Lakeview in Pennsylvania. Natalie, because it was her first year there, was shocked and disgusted at her cabin, 3c’s condition. Natalie deals with it though, and goes along with it. While trying to adjust to her surroundings, make new friends, and “broaden her horizons”, Natalie tries to hide the fact that her dad is a famous celebrity. But when he shows up at camp, what will she do? Read the book to find out! My favorite part was when they went on the hiking trip. I think girls who are age 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** and a half by Dolphin and dog lover

The Canada Geese Quilt by Natalie Kinsey Warnock

This book is about a girl making a quilt with her grandma. My favorite part was the end. It was sad but, fun. I think both boys and girls ages 10 and up will enjoy this book. RATING: **** by brandi

Greyhounds by Charlotte Wilcox

If you would like to know about Greyhounds it will tell you all about them. The saddest part was when their owners died they killed their dog in Egypt. I think boys and girls of all ages will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Horse Lover

Spirited Away by Hayao Myzaki

This book is about a girl whose parents turn into pigs and she goes to this place and her letters in her name get taking away and she forgets her name. My favorite part was when the girl gets her name back again and then tells her friend his name. I think that both boys and girls age 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** by Atabeyra

The Haunted Bridge by Carolyn Keene

It is about Nancy Drew trying to solve a mystery which is wear a bridge is haunted and there is a case that holds special objects inside which have to be found. My favorite part is when one guy signs his name differently and there is a forager in the hotel(which is where this takes place)and Nancy Drew’s friends caught the guy (who signs his name differently) and thought he was the forager. He was not the forager. I think both boys and girls of any age will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** By Banana331

Forest of Silence by Emily Rodda

This book is about the Evil Shadow lord took over the city of Del and leaf Barda set out on a journey to find the missing gems of deltora on the way they meet jasmine how helps them on there task to find the first gem in the forest of silence. My favorite part was when they fond the first gem. I think boys who are 9-13 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** zennoy

Buttons: the dog who was more than a friend by Linda Yeatman

This book is about a dog who is with a very friendly family. The family has a little deaf boy. The dog gets lost and is found by a trainer who trains him to be a deaf guide dog. If you want to find out what happens read this book. I love the description in book when Buttons cuddles up next to the deaf boy. I think girls who are 9-13 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** by Dr. doggy

The Canada Geese Quilt by Natalie Kinsey-Warrock

This book is about a ten-year-old girl named Ariel who has a new sibling on the way. Together, her grandma and her secretly make a quilt. But Grandma is sick! Ariel is left to finish the quilt alone. I loved the description and feeling in the text. I think boys and girls 8-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: **** by Funky Fire

Jazz by Dean and Christopher Myers

This book is about Jazz music. My favorite part was...THE WHOLE BOOK! I think kids 5-20 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Al Capone does my Shirts By Gennifer Choldenko

A 12 year old boy Moose moves with his family to Alcatraz Island (yes, the prison!) because his father took a new electrician's job there. The dad will earn enough money working at the prison to hopefully send Moose's sister to a special school...his sister is "different"...that's what they called her in the 1930's, when this book takes place. Now, her symptoms are known as autism. Follow Moose through his own journey as he wrestles with this difficult new environment, typical middle school friend issues, his mother's denial, and his sister's behavior. You will be surprised at Moose's determination and creative solution! I think boys age 9-12 would enjoy this book. RATING: ***** LLL

The 'Tail' of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

This is an adorable mermaid 'tail' about a girl named Emily who lives on a boat, but has never swam before. She finally talks her 'forgetful' mother into letting her take swimming lessons, and when she enters the water, her legs turn into a tail (think the opposite of Ariel!). When she finally realizes exactly what has been happening for the past twelve years, she is shocked. But with the help of Shona, her new mer-friend, Emily writes a 'new ending to her own tail'. Sorry, couldn't resist, and neither will you when you read this enchanting book! Sequel: Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep". Equally cute. I think girls age 8-12 will love this book. RATING: ***** LLL

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie by Kristina Gregory

It is about a child named Hattie. In the beginning a family relative dies. They end up headed for Oregon Trail. And a bunch of people die. The saddest part in the book is when two twins went looking for flowers and the next thing they know they're missing. And everyone had to move on. RATING: ****and a half Brandixx

Sean Sullivan by William Durbin

This book is about a boy who works on a rail road. My favorite part was when they got in a fight with the Central Pacific. I think boys age 11 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** NN

The Diary of Amber Billows by Barry Denenberg

This book is about the attack on Pearl Harbor. I liked the part if the book when people helped each other. I think girls would enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Parker

My Heart is on the Ground by Ann Rinaldi

It’s about a Indian girl who has to go to a school away from her home and learn how to speak English and learn their traditions. The saddest part was when the girl’s friend died while she was away. RATING: ** NN

Journal of Sean Sullivan: a Transcontinental Rail road worker: Nebraska and Points North, 1867 by William Durbin

This book is about a boy that goes off with his dad to work on the rail road. I think children who are 11+ years old will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Jak

The Voyage of the Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

This book is about the Titanic when Margaret Ann Brady wrote her diary. She also survived on the Titanic. My favorite part was when the author was describing the Titanic. It panted a picture in my mind. I think girls who are age 10 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Dogs

Joshua's Oregon Trail by Patricia Hermes

The book is about name Josh who is going to Oregon and about 17 peaople die and the grandpa gets married to the Douglas sister. My favorite part of the book was when they went across a river and three people die. I recommend that boys age 9-12 read it RATING: ** BL

Five Smooth Stones: #1 Hope's Diary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1776 by Kristiana Gregory

The book is about a 9 girl who’s time is the battle of long Island. Her father is at war with King George. My favorite part was when they moved to another part of Virgina. I think boys who are 11 years old will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** MoMo

The Journal of Finn Reardon by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

This book is about a kid named Finn who is a New York newsie who ho lives in a small flat with three sisters and his mom, dad, and grampa My favorite part of the book is when all of the newsies go on strike and wield Mr.Drinker’s paddle While this book was okay I would not recommend it RATING: * Me

My America Journal of James Edmond Pease

This book is bout the Civil War. The worst part of this book is that nothing happened I think 9 year olds would read this book. RATING: * EF

The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy, the Chisholm Trail, 1871 by Walter Dean Myers

This book is about a cowboy that fights and survives through many times for war. My favorite part is the end when they all fight and have wars. RATING: ** "T"

The Journal of Otto Peltonen by William Durbin

My book is about a boy named Otto Peltonen who lives in Finland and moves to America. My favorite part of my book was when the mine almost caved-in on Otto and he just got away. I think boys who are 11 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: *** JD

The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds:The Donner Party Expedition by W.R. Philbrick

This book is about a boy that made a new friend and his family took him in because the boy’s family died. My favorite part is when the boy made a new friend. I think boys who are 9-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: **** "Bob"

C J Jackson by William Durbin

This book is about a fammily who had to move to California because of the dust bowl. My favorite part was when CJ found a gold eagle piece. I think boys would enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Wolf Master

Freedom Wings by Sharon Dennis Wyeth

My book is about a colored family that is trying to get across the Ohio River to be free. The part that I remember most about this book was when a guy gets beat up. I think girls age 13-15 will enjoy this book RATING: * Chuzzle

RMS Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

This book is about an orphan, who lives in London, England and was asked to go to America with an American woman, Mrs. Carstairs. She gets there by sailing on the RMS Titanic as it sinks! My favorite part of the book is when the Titanic sinks! I think girls age 10-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Allison Lee

Daughter of the Nile by Kristiana Gregory

Cleopatra is growing up and is going to Rome while trying to help her father regain his throne and help make Egypt a better place. She dreams of becoming a great queen. My favorite part was when Cleopatra helps form a treaty with the Romans and helps her father not look like a complete idiot. I think girls who are 11 years old will enjoy this book RATING: **** Lydia E. Hamilton

RMS Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

This book is about an orphan who gets offered to go on a ship called the Titanic and she experiences the wondrous voyage. The she gets away as it sinks! My favorite part of the book is when Margaret gets on the last lifeboat as the Titanic is sinking rapidly to save herself. I think girls who are age 10-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Christmas After All: Minnie’s Great Depression Diary by Kathryn Lasky

This book is about a girl in the Great Depression who is trying to bring Christmas together with her family. It shows the entertainment and troubles they had during the Depression in Minnie’s diary. My favorite part is toward the end when the Christmas ends up being a good one. Even through all those tough times, it shows how close they were together. Also when the father came back home, it brought joy to my heart. I think children who are 9-13 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book. But if your doing a report on this like I did I would suggest girls who are 11 or 12. Parts of the book children would not understand or have never heard of before. So doing extra research would be nice. RATING: *** Amber Hood

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

This book was about a girl named Amber Billows. She was at the attack of Pearl Harbor in 1941. My favorite part was when the Japanese attacked. It was very descriptive. I think both boys and girls who are 10-11 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Ice Dragon

A Perfect Place #2: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary by Patricia Hermes

The book is about name Josh who is going to Oregon and about 17 people die and his grandpa gets married to the Douglas sister. My favorite part of the book was when they went across a river and three people die. BL

When will this War be Over by Barry Denenberg

It’s a book about the 7 years of war that Emma Simson wants to end. But many sad and happy events happen. My favorite part that was interesting was when the British took over Emma’s house for a while. I think girls who are 10-11 years old will enjoy tihs book. RATING: ***** AC

Crispin: At the Edge of the World by Avi

Another great historical novel by Avi...he is amazing! Crispin has been banished from his homeland in fuedal England, and denied his right to the English throne because of his birth to a commoner. He and his wounded friend Bear must find their way to a place where they can live untroubled, but Bear is ill and Crispin must now care for him. He finds that trust and friendship come from unlikely places, and the adventures are just beginning... I think boys ages 8-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** LLL

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

Move over Junie B...and make room for Clementine, a fruity little third grader who seems to find trouble no matter what! Paying attention and doing the right thing seem to be hard-to-do concepts for Clementine. Luckily, she has VERY understanding parents, friends, and principal who are able to help her out and love her in spite of her antics. Adorable ending, by the way. Enjoy! I think girls ages 7-10 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** LLL

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

This book is about a boy named Tom who goes on loads of adventures. He also gets an enemy-Injun Joe. My favorite part of the book is when Tom, Huck Finn, and Joe fake their own death. Then they scare everyone at their funeral. I think both boys and girls who are 10 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

The Beacon Street Girls: Freaked Out by Annie Bryant

This book is about 5 girls who are in the seventh grade. The girls names are Maeve, Isabel, Avery, Katani, and Charlotte. Trouble starts when only 3 of them get invited to Julie Faber's birthday party. My favorite part was when Nick asked Charlotte to dance at Julie's party. I think girls who are 12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Charlotte Ramsey

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

This book is about 4 girls that take a vacation in Cape Cod. They become friends with a boy who lives in an Arundel house. Everything is great until Mrs. Tifton hates the Penderwick goirls. My favorite part was when Sky, Jane, Jeffrey and Battey go to see the bull and get chased by it. I think both boys and girls age 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** SB

The Lucky Lottery by Ron Roy

This book is about a kid named Lucky who wins a lottery ticket that is worth $7,000,000. But the ticket has been stolen! Now it is up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to get it back. Will they succeed? Read "The Lucky Lottery" to find out! My favorite part was when Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose found the robber in the store and made her tell them that she was wearing gloves. If she said that, then they will know it was her. I think both boys and girls age 7-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** and a half Henryetta Day

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli

This book is about a boy who loves pigeons but lives in a town where they have a pigeon shooting contest. After they are shot, if the pigeons are still alive, wringers "wring their necks"...despite all his love for them, the young boy must still be a wringer... My favorite part was when you discover that the boy has been secretly keeping a pet pigeon. I think boys and girls age 10-12 will enjoy this book RATING: ***and 3/4 NN

Napoleon by Lucy Lethbridge

This book is about a boy named Napoleon who is a very famous general with lots of war heading his way. He takes over pretty much half the world! Until his death... My favorite part was when the king and queen were taken to the guillotine for their execution. I think boys who are age 8-10 would enjoy this book RATING: **** and a half NN

Anna Sunday by Sally Keehn

This book is about a girl who goes into rebel country in the Civil War and saves her pa while having adventures with her brother, Jed. My favorite part was...all of it! I think girls who are age 10-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Evvy's Civil War by ???

This book is about a young girl forced to become a lady during the Civil War. When her Papa went to war, she became the woman of the house and faced many problems. My favorite part of the book was when she tried to run in a corset and she lost her supper and her friend fainted. I think girls who are age 11+ will enjoy this book. RATING: *** NN

Oh, Say I can't See! by Jon Scieszka

This boo is about three kids who get time warped into 1776. My favorite part was when the electric cat hops into the fire. I think 5 year old boys will enjoy this book. RATING: * Paper Boy

Oh, Say I can't See! by Jon Scieszka

The book is about three kids that time warp into 1776 My favorite part was when the mechanical cat jumped into the fire. I think boys would enjoy this book. RATING: *** NN

Hannah's Helping Hands by Jean Van Leeuwen

This book is about a girl named Hannah, whose brother is off fighting in the Revolutionary War. Then one day he comes to visit. Once he leaves, the British comes to Hannah’s town and Hannah’s father goes to the town center to help fight. When the little war in their town is over, Hannah sees that all the houses are one but she’s wondering if her father's ok. Is Hannah’s father all right? I like the part when Hannah and her sister do their spring cleaning before Ben comes. I like how she and her sister Rebecca pick all the feathers off the geese and get all muddy chasing the geese. I think girls who are age 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ************************************************************************** Junior Mint Girl

A House Divided by Zachary Kent

This book is about twins, a boy and a girl, who live in Pennsylvania during the civil war. When Aunt Rudine and Simon come, Stephen is fed up and runs off to the army. Susanne must find Stephen. Is he still alive? I liked the parts before Aunt Rudine came because some things were very adventurous. I think both boys and girls who are 10 to 16 years old will enjoy this book RATING:**** 14 Carrot Cake

The Battlefield Ghost by Magery Culyer

This book is about a brother and sister moving into a new house that is known to be haunted. John the brother and Lisa the sister both are 10 years old and have heard of this ghost and think its all a bunch of bologna. But they find out this silly ghost is more than they can handle. My favorite part of this book is when the ghost wants to get his horse back. So on the night of January 3, he appears and tells Josh and Lisa to get his horse back because he can’t leave the home (some kind of ghost mumbo jumbo) so John and Lisa go to the battlefield where his horse was last and they see the entire reenactment of the entire battle and it the author makes it really interesting so this my favorite part of the book. I think boys who are age 10+ will enjoy this book. RATING: **** dipsydoodle

The Secret Soldier by Ann McGovern

This book is about Deborah Sampson who is a American country leader because she is the first ever women soldier who dress’s as a man and enlists in the war as a continental soldier and has many adventures like one time she actually was shot in the leg but still stayed alive by surgically removed it herself and still not anyone who knew her secret and she goes to a march and finally is in a hospital from collapsing of exhaustion… My favorite part is the part when she describes the adventure of when she got shot in the leg and removed the musket ball herself! I think boys + girls 10 to 12 years old will enjoy this book a lot like me! RATING: ***** NN

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

A girl who lives in Hawaii when they get bombed she hates all the conditions. She hopes to go home and tries to help her Japanese friend. My favorite part was learning about the conditions after being bombed by Japan. I think girls age 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING:************************************************************************************** Ice Cream

The Journal of James Edmond Pease by Jim Murphy

This book is about a 16 year old boy who is in the Civil War. The saddest part is the war because a 3 legged dog named Spirit died. I think boys who are age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Got Milk

Standing in the Light by Mary Osborne

This book is about a girl named Cathrine Cary Logan, who is a Quaker. She got captured by the Indians. As weeks go by she finds herself to get attached to the Indians. In the end she comes back home. The saddest part of this book is when an Indian girl gets beaten by a soldier. I think 10 year old boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING: **** pinkaluva

The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds by W. R. Philbrick

This book is about aboy that goes from Missouri to California and overcomes a lot of trouble. My favorite part is when they eat each other out of starvation and of madness to survive. I think boys age 13-16 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: * Chair Leg Fuzz

Jahanara, Princess of Princesses by Kathryn Lasky

This book is about Jahanara, a princess, who’s family is imprisoned by her power-hungry aunt, Nur Mahal. Her family gets freedom, and this book tells how her life is then. My favorite part was when Jahanara turned 16 years old. She gets a new elephant, a gift from her father for her 16th birthday. It is her 1st birthday after freedom. I think girls age 10-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Animorpher714

The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds by W. R. Philbrick

The book is about a kid who goes on an expedition looking for a better life even though his parents are dead. My favorite part was when people die of starvation and he eats them! I think boys who are age 9-11 will enjoy reading this book RATING: *** Bob

Voyage on the Great Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

It’s about a girl Named Margaret who goes on a ship called the Titanic. Then it sinks and a lot of people die, except Margaret and 700 other people out of 2,000. The sad part of the book is when the Titanic sinks and they lose their families, even animals and babies died, which I thought was very sad. I think girls who are age 12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** NN

The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins by Walter Dean Myers

The Book is about a 18 year old boy who is going to fight in world war 2. My favorite part was when Major Howie dies. I think boys who are age 9-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** Colts Rule

Diary of an Irish Mill Girl: Mary Driscoll by Barry Denenberg

This book is about a girl named Mary Driscoll who lived in Ireland and was sent to America for a better life. Mary worked in a mill and met many people. About 3-4 months of being in America Mary’s parents die from black fever. Mary is horrified but happy to be alive and with her aunt. The saddest part was when Mary’s parents die in Ireland just before Mary got enough money for them to come to America. I think girls who are age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Perfect Person

Augustus Pelletier by Kathryn Lasky

The book is about a boy who is on the Corps of Discovery with Lewis and Clark. It is when President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory. He tried to find a water way all the way from teh Atlantic to the Pacific. My favorite part was when he made it to the Pacific Ocean. I think boys who are 9-15 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: **** United Kingdom

The Journal of Finn Reardon by Susan Campbell

This book is about a boy who is a newsie (a newsboy). A newsie is a person that sells newspapers to make money. My favorite part of the book is when all the newsies take part in a strike. There was over 6000 newsies in the strike. I think boys age 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** John Eel

The Journal of James Edward Pease by Jim Murphy

This book is about the Civil War from the Union side. The saddest part was when Spirit gets killed. I think both girls and boys age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ****and a half Cheese Puffs

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson by Barry Denenberg

This book is about a boy who lives in colonial times. My favorite part of the book was when William gets revenge for Henry I think children who are 13-16 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * Professor Place Value

Surviving Hitler

Jack has been sent to the concentration camps. How does he survive? He meets his neighbor and he learns. But, does he have the will to live? Read this book to find out! My favorite part was when Jack had to survive the duration of when he was in the concentration camps. I think both boys and girls who are 10-13 will enjoy reading this book RATING: ***** Sync

Hidden Child of the Holocaust by ???

Ruth Harzt Capp is a Jewish girl who is always running away from Hitler’s Nazis. Ever since War War II started she has to change her name to Renee so she can seem French. Ruth is finally sent to an orphanage so she can be safe, and once the war is over she will come back to her parents. Will Ruth ever be safe at the orphanage? Read this book to find out! My favorite part was when Ruth got stopped by a lady and was questions. I think children who are 9-16 years old will enjoy this book RATING: ***** Ice Cream Girl Love Chocolate Ice Cream!

Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp

This book is about Molly and her Friends getting there Halloween costumes for her and her friends. Her and her friends pulled pranks on her little brother, and her brother returned the pranks as well. My Favorite part of the book is when molly and her friends pull a prank on her brother. I think girls who are 9-11 years old will enjoy reading this book RATING: ****** Cany Girl

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

Nazis are invading and we have tons of money that could fall in the wrong hands. What ever shall we do? Well that’s were the main characters come in. There mission to get all the money to uncle Victor’s boat. Over 1 billion dollars needs to get to that boat. How will they do it? They’ll take it by sled. The book is basically about kids getting money to a boat and away from the Nazis. My favorite part is when a Nazi takes one of the boys as a prisoner. It is very exciting because of the way he escapes. I think both boys and girls age 7-13 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Monkey Man 1.5

My Brother's Keeper by Mary Pope Osborne

This book is about a 9-year-old girl, Virginia, who stays at a friend’s house in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania during the Civil War. She stays there while her Pa and brother Jed help their Uncle Jack hide his horses from Confederate soldiers. Then a great battle starts in Gettysburg. Will Pa and Jed find their way back to Virginia? My favorite part is when Virginia describes the battle. I think girls age 7-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Simomichi

When will this Cruel War be Over by Barry Denenberg

Emma is going through a hard time. This about the civil war. Her brother Cole, Her mother, and her baby cousin Elizabeth die all throughout the book. This a sad war book. This is a book for people who like war books. My favorite part was when the Yankees took over the house. I think girls who are 9-12 will enjoy this book RATING:****************************************************************** Starburst

Son of Liberty by ???

It's about a black kid during the 1700's. He works for a Quaker but he is not a slave. He is a horse handler. He is very good with animals. But then he gets kicked off the farm. It is a very good book. My favorite(???) part was when the rabid fox attacked his mom. Then his mom dies. I think boys aged 9-12 will enjoy this book RATING: **** Julio Hobo

When Christmas Comes Again, by Beth Seidel Levine

This book is about a girl who is 17 and is finishing high school. Her brother has gone of to world war1. She goes to work on the switchboard and her best friend there died. My favorite part was when the whole family was home for Christmas. I think girls who are 10-12 years old will enjoy this book. Rating: ***** DogDudeFun

A Boy at War by Harry Mazer

This book is about a kid going fishing with his friends and then the Japanese attack, and then him and his friends go through trouble. My favorite part was when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor I think boys who are 8-12 would enjoy this book RATING: **** NN

A Light in the Storm by Karen Hesse

This book is about a girl who lives in Delaware when the civil war is going on and her friends brother joins the Civil war. It is a very eventful book. My favorite part is when the war began. I think girls who are 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Anonymous

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

This book is about a girl who lives Oahu, Hawaii. Then they get bombed by Japan. She hated the rules then she moved My favorite part was when they were bombing. I think girls who are 10-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***************** Ice Cream

Star Spangled Secret by K. N. Kimble

This book is about a girl whose brother has been assumed to have drowned. My favorite part was when finds Charlie alive! I think girls age 11-14 would enjoy reading this book RATING: **** Anonymous

The Great Tree of Avalon by T A Barron

This book is about Tamwyn, who is searching for his lost brother. He encounters some odd friends in his quest. It is a book that comes after the Merlin epics. If you like those books, I recommend this one. I do not have a favorite part of the book, although the characters make very funny jokes. I have read the book over 13 times! I think children who are age 9-12 will enjoy this book. I think both boys and girls will prefer this book. RATING: ***** (Remember, I read it 13 times!) Wordcritic9

Greeting from Libraryland!

Like the new look???? Just thought I'd keep it from getting too boring. So, hi all you fellow bookworms. Things are busy here in the Library...trying to generate some new reviews soon. I have a couple of classes working on different types of books...like WAR, and DEAR AMERICA books. New reviews should be coming in soon, so keep checking. Love all the comments, btw. To answer a question about helping, you can leave me a comment here...if you leave your name, I just won't publish that part of the comment. OR, just visit the Library and tell me in person! Lastly, don't forget to stop by and see all of the great bookmarks you and your classmates made for the MSLA contest...there's some awesome stuff!!! Check the bulletin board, windows, and even inside around the windows. Hope yours wins!!! LLL

Bud, not Buddy by Chistopher Paul Curtis

Bud, not Buddy is about a kid named Bud. Bud's mother dies, and he's an orphan. Bud is trying to find his father. On the way, Bud makes friends. My favorite part of the book is when Bud found out who his grandfather was. I think children who are 9-11 will enjoy this book. I think boys will prefer this book. RATING: ***** Bloppo

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver

A 12 year old boy named Torak grants his Pa's dying wish "Reach the mountain of world spirits". Going through many dangers, Torak finds the mountain with the help of Wolf and Renn. My favorite part was when Torak finds an orphaned wolf cub and wants to eat him. He realizes that this wolf could be the guide his pa spoke of, and he doesn't eat the cub after all. The cub is a big help on the journey. I think kids 8-15 would enjoy this book I think boys would enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Popeye

Calling all Bookworms...New Reviews???

Calling all bookworms...looking for new reviews to post. Anyone out there read anything interesting that you want to share with Libraryland??? Review sheets are available in the Library by the window...blanks are in the crate, and there's a folder for completed reviews. If there's enough interest, maybe a few students could help by typing them onto a template (loaded onto the computers), then I'll copy & paste them into the blog. Anyone interested can leave a comment on this post, or see me in school. Enjoy your long weekend!!! LLL

LLL's Response

Hello out there in LibraryLand...had some good questions that I figured I'd respond to real quick... 1. Where should questions be directed to LLL ? I'll have to get back to you on that...you can always visit in the Library...I know online's more fun though. How 'bout a question box near the blog area??? 2. When can 5th graders do reviews? Possibly soon! Right now, I am trying to judge how much interest there will be, and keep in managable for 1 person (me!) I am glad to know you are want to blog with us! 3. Good feedback about adding a spot on the review for the number of pages in a book...nice idea! I have many forms copied, but will try to add it asap.

The Mirrors of Merlin by T. A. Barron

The book is about a young man named Merlin with some extraordinary wizarding powers. Can he somehow save his life when a bloodnoose threatens to rip his heart in two? Or will he die in unyielding agony in which death would be a miracle? Read on to find out. My favorite part was when Merlin ran into his older self, who was actually living backwards. I think children who are 9-11 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will enjoy this book **************************************************************** Mojara Abba

One Week Review

Greetings from LibraryLand! I am impressed at how much interest has been generated by this blog!!! You guys are doing a GREAT job of sending reviews, and offering super comments...keep it up! don't get discouraged if you don't see your stuff posted soon after you submit...Once I get a real handle on things, updates should be more frequent...keep reading!!! Lane Library Lady

Stormbreaker (An Alex Rider Adventure) by Anthony Horowitz

Alex Rider lost his Uncle Ian (his closest relative) to a "car accident". Something seems strange, so he begins investigating and discovers that his uncle's death was no accident, and Ian was involved in espionage. When the company enlists 14 year old Alex (thanks for the correction!) to continue his uncle's mission, the book really gets interesting! His high-tech toys are more than meets the eye. I think boys would especially like this book, ages 10-12 RATING: ***** PS-This is the first in the Alex Rider Series, and is a movie now available on dvd!!! Lane Library Lady

Gossamer by Lois Lowry

This was a wonderful book about creatures called dream-givers...similar to the BFG (by Roald Dahl). An older, more experienced dream-giver and Littlest One lightly touch 2 humans' treasured objects, take the good memories and bestow them to a kind older woman and a troubled boy while they sleep. They have to watch out for the Sinisteeds...they sense when the boy is vulnerable and decend on him in a pack to give him terrible nightmares! The dream-givers do their best to bestow the happiest moments that help keep the humans strong. I think both girls and boys ages 9-12 will enjoy this book (maybe more girls...) RATING: ***** Lane Library Lady

The Last of the Jedi: The Desparate Mission by Patricia C. Walker

This book is about a Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi when he's in exile. He discovers another Jedi survived the purge and Obi-Wan decides to go after him. My favorite part was when Obi-Wan talks with the Jedi apprentice he's been tracking. I think boys age 8-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** and a half Ifax

Golden and Gray by Louise Arnold

This book is about a ghost who decides to be a boy's imaginary friend, even though the boy can not see him. This boys always gets picked on. My favorite part was when the boy cuts his hair because there is gum stuck in it, and his hair sticks up funny. I think that both boys and girls, age 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING:***** Bookworm

War of the World by H. G. Wells

An Englishman goes on a great adventure when martians try to take over the world. My favorite part was when the martians first get here in a cylinder. I think that boys will prefer this book. RATING: ***** Ricashae

Climb or Die by Edward Myers

This book is about 2 kids and there is a huge snowstorm. The children have to find help so they climb a big mountain. Will they get help in time to save their parents? My favorite part was when the children have to climb the mountain and they do not find anything. I think both boys and girls age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Lilly

Angelic Layer #1 by Clamp

A girl goes to Tokyo to find her aunt, but she ends up going to a toy store with a stranger. She gets a special doll with all this equipment. She enters tournaments with her doll and she's really good! She also gets help from her friends along the way. My favorite part was when Misaki (the main character) actually designed her doll "Angel" I think anybody who likes exciting manga (Japanese comics) will love this book! I think boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING:***** Lucia M.I.

Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes

This book is about a kitten and how she thinks the moon is a bowl of milk, so she goes off on an adventure to get the moon. Then she sees the reflection of the moon in the pond, so jumps in! Then she gets scared, so she goes home. My favorite part was when she jumped into the pond.I think children who are 6 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Dalia