I Spy Room 25

SHADOW OF A BULL by Maia Wojciechowska

This book is about boy named Manolo whose father is the best bull fighter in the history of Arcangel, Spain. Manolo thinks he knows he's a coward and fears being taught by 6 men who want to bring back a legend.

My favorite part is when Manolo goes in the morning with his "best friend" Juan to the bull pasture and he practices playing with the calves.

I think boys ages 9-12 will enjoy this book...it is a long and detailed book about killing bulls.

RATING: **************************************************************************

NN

HILL HAWK HATTIE by Clara Gillow Clark

This book is about a girl named Hattie who has dreamed of being a beautiful girl but when her father doesn't like it that way she changes into a boy. She goes on many, many adventures and becomes friends with another boy Jasper. My favorite part was when she starts work with the boys and she thinks the men will do there "business" in front of her. GROSS! I think girls age 11 will like this book and people who like history. RATE: *************** Purplegirl

MR POPPERS PENGUINS by Richard and Florence Atwater

This book is is about a guy named Mr Popper who loves the the antarctic. One day he writes a letter to a polar explorer named Admiral Drake. Drake liked the letter so much that he sent him a penguin named Captain Cook. They go off on adventures. My favorite part was when Captain Cook gets into the house and eats the fish! It was funny. I think both boys and girls ages 5-100 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

THE NIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN by Natasha Wing

This book is about how the kids walked to houses saying trick or treat . It's a poem like "Twas the Night Before Christmas". My favorite part was when they ran away from the haunted house. I recommend boys and girls who are ages 2-7 will like this book RATING:********************** Pen name: Care Bear

RETURN TO HOWLIDAY INN By James Howe

This book is about 2 dogs and 1 cat that solve a mystery. My favorite part was when 1 of the dogs thought he got elected for president. I think both boys and girls ages 8-20 will enjoy this book. RATING:*************************************************************************** NN

THE BULLY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON by Mike Thaler

This book is about a kid who is afraid of the new kid in school that everyone says is a bully. Then, at the end of the book, he crashes in to the bully! Will he get beat up?! My favorite part is when he crashes in to the bully and is scared of what will happen next.

I think both boys and girls ages 5- 11 will enjoy this book I give this book ***

NN

FBI by John Hamilton

This book is about how the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) works.

My favorite part how they said how to hack into a computer.

I think children that are 8-10 year olds will enjoy this book.

Girls and boys will like this book.

RATING: ********************************************************************************

Marlin

EXCALIBUR by Hudson Talbott

This book is about how King Arthur gets his sword Excalibur. My favorite part was when the pendragon sword shatters. This book is good for kids 8-12 years old. I think boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING:***** pen name: Bob the marauder

GUINEA PIGS by Mark Evans

This book is about guinea pigs, it is about what they need for cages, and what to eat and to stay away from. I would toally get this book!

My favorite part was when the author told you what a guinea pig can or can not eat.

I thinkl both boys and girls would enjoy this book.

RATING: *****

Hannah Montana

ANOTHER FINE MYTH by Robert Asprin

The book is about a 10 year old boy named Skeeve who start out as the apprentice of master magician Garkin. But it all goes wrong when a assassin kills Garkin and the demon, Aahz he just summoned and was apprenticed by him . My favorite part was when instead of being evil, he is actually quite friendly. I think boys ages 10-70 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***************************************************** Steve Ouder

MY SECRET WAR by Mary Pope Osborne

This is a book about a girl who lives with her mother in a boarding house. It is World War 2 and her father is away fighting. My favorite part is when the girl gets caught walking on the beach by who she thinks are Coast Guard patrollers. I think that girls 8-16 would like this book. RATING: *************************************************************************

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID By Jeff Kinney

This book is about a kid named Greg who carrys a diary around with him. He is also a nobody at school. He is always getting picked on and pulling pranks on teachers. Greg hates his brothers Rodrick and Manny.

My favorite part was when Greg and his friend Rowley make a haunted house. Their plan is wicked awesome but it turns out to be like a baby pen. Then it turned out to be Rowley and Greg screaming at the kids who come by to see the haunted house and they had a lake of blood which turned out to be a little slide with a kiddie pool at the bottom filled with ketchup.

I think kids 7 to 14 will enjoy this book.

Boy and girls will like this book.

Rating: ************************************************

Pen name Ronald McDonald 21

SARAH PLAIN AND TALL by Patricia MacLachlan

This book is about Sarah coming to live with Jacob because Sarah is probably going to marry Jacob.

My favorite part of the book is when she was coming to the prairie.

I think girls who are 4-14 will enjoy this book.

RATING**************************

Taylor Jess

THE DOLL PEOPLE by Ann M. Martin

This book is about a doll named Annebell who finds her missing aunt's diary. It is filled with facts about spiders. Annebell goes up to the attic to find her. Turns out she was looking for spiders and got stuck up there and couldn't get out. Annebell gets her un-stuck and gets her back to the doll house.

My favorite part of this book was when Annelbell went to her friend's house and her dad came with her. When they were looking around, the cat took the dad and hid him. You will have to read the book to see if he makes it!

I think girls ages 9 and 10 would like this book most.

RATING: *********************

Kelli Paige

MOLLY MOON'S INCREDIBLE BOOK OF HYPNOTISM by Georgia Byng

This book is about a girl named Molly how has magic powers she can hypnotize, freeze time and time travel and her side kick is a pug!!! My favorite part is when Molly learns hypnotize, freeze time, and time travel. I think 10-20 year-olds will enjoy this book.I think girls will prefer this book. RATING:********************

SCORPIA by Anthony Horowitz

This book is about a 14 year old spy who joins a terrorist organization to fullfil his destiny

My favorite part is when Alex goes to a school to learn how to kill

Rating **************************************************************** Ages 8 to 17

Zorgo

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS SHEILA THE GREAT by Judy Blume

This book is about a girl named Sheila and has a sister naned Libby, and they're going away for summer with their mom and dad to Terrytown. My favorite part is when Sheila couldn't wait until summer, and tells everyone thta she is going away. RATING: ***** NN

SIGNING AT SCHOOL by Kathy Kifer

This book is about how to use sign language at school. It shows how to say sentences like good morning class and please sit down in sign language, stuff that you would say in school. My favorite part of the book is when it shows you how to say manners in sign language. It showed words like thank you and please. RATING:*** I think boys and girls who are any age 5-22 would like this book. Waffle

DAD AND ME IN THE MORNING by: Patricia Lakin

The book is about a young boy who is deaf and goes out with his dad and explores the beach in the morning. The boy uses sign language to describe what they see. They find a big rock to sit on and watch the sunrise. My favorite part of the book is when the sun comes up! I think children who are 4-8 years old will enjoy this book. I think both boys and girls will like this book! RATING: *** TIC TAC

Look what come from Greece by Miles Harvey and Kevin Davis

This book is about the language , history, education, and inventions that Greeks did. My favorite part of the book is learning about the language. I think boys and girls would enjoy this book and I think the ages would be 9-12. I rate this book ***** by Sage

DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK By: Mary Pope Asborne

The book is about two kids who find a tree house filled with books. Jack says "I wish I could see a real dinosaur and it happens.

My favorite part of the book is when they travel to the dinosaurs time.

I think children 6-10 years old will enjoy this book.

I think both boys & girls will prefer this book.

RATING: **

MK303

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TOOTH FAIRY by Natasha Wing

This book is about a kid who loses a first tooth. Then he loses his first and his brother grows his first in. My favorite part was when he loses his tooth and his brother his first charmful tooth in. I think kids nages b2-4 will enjoy this book. Rating ** Cubes

STORMBREAKER by Anthony Horowitz

This book is about a teenage spy who lives in Britain. At the beginning he is forced to go on a mission. My favorite part of the book is when Alex Rider shoots the ministers hand to save the world. I think boys ages 10-18 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Reader Boy 309

SOUPY SATURDAYS WITH THE PAIN AND THE GREAT ONE by Judy Blume

This book is seven short stories about a girl and her sister. It is how they relate to each other when different things happen. Like in one story, they have to dog-sit their aunt's dog.

My favorite part was when the girl calls her brother a twig.

I think girls who are 6-10 years old will enjoy this book.

RATING: *** and 1/2

Summer Beach

THE LAST DRAGON by Silvia DeMari

Part one is about a little elf who was lost in the rain when a woman and man found him. The elf saw part of a prophecy about the last elf and last dragon meeting to make it stop raining. So they set out to find the dragon. When they did, the elf stayed with the dragon and the man and woman went away. Part two is about the daughter of the man and woman, and how she and the elf met her at the orphanage. My favorite part is Robi's (the daughter of the man and woman) life at the "House of Orphans" and when Robi and the elf Yorsh escape from jail. I think both boys and girls of all ages will enjoy this book. RATING: **** NN

SHILOH by Phyllis Renolds Naylor

Its about a boy named Marty who finds a dog who has been poorly treated by Judd Travers. Marty tries to hide the dog from everyone and names it Shiloh. Will he do it? Read the book to find out! My favorite part is when Marty finds Shiloh.

I think both boys and girls ages 10 and up will enjoy this book.

RATING: ****

dogluvr

SHILOH by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

It's about a dog who gets tortured and and the dog runs away every time he gets a chance and a boy finds him and he knows he's been tortured so he keeps the dog away from it's owner. My favrite part is when the boy finds the dog with a cut on his forehead rating********************************************************************************** *************************************************************************************** this is for a boy or a girl 10-12 o07

THE WHITBY WITCHES by Robin Jarvis

This book is about two orphans. Their names are Jennet (the older sister) and Ben (the younger brother). They are on their way to an old family friends house named Alice Boston. Jennet tells Alice that Ben has these powers where he can see ghosts. Alice tells Jennet that she had those same powers when she was a little girl, but her mother didn't want her to use them. She soon lost those powers and has a meeting with all the ladies in town. They all help Alice get her powers back. Will Jennet get these powers too? Will Ben lose his powers like Alice? Read The Whitby Witches by Robin Jarvis to find out. The scariest part was when Ben sees all these ghosts in the hallway.

I think both girls and boys ages 9 and up will enjoy this book.

RATING: **************************************************************** roxyfoxyroxy97

HOLES by Louis Sachar

Stanley Yelnats has a family curse and it all started out whith his no good rotten great great grandfather.He goes to a juvinel camp called camp greenlake. My favorite part was when they were on the top of gods thumb. I recomend this to both boys and girls.

RATING*****

NEWBERY AWARD

sportssharks

CALVIN AND HOBBES: ATTACK OF THE DERANGED MUTANT KILLER MONSTER SNOW GOONS by Bill Waterson

This is a book about a boy named Calvin and his tiger stuffed animal named Hobbes. They do wacky things like put ink in the bath tub while being in it. My favorite part was when Calvin was saying all the things about what the Snow Goons would do to them. Then Hobbes said "I vote we make tracks for Florida'' I think everyone would enjoy this book

RATING: ***** Bobble Head

GINGER PYE by Eleanor Estes

This book is about a boy named, Jerry and his sister named, Rachel go and get a puppy. They name him Ginger and he is very happy to be with them. He steals the hearts of everyone he meets.........until someone steals him! My favorite part of the story was when they think that someone is following them. And someone was unfortunately following them.

I would recomend this book to boys and girls through ages 10-15.

I would rate this book a ****

Ven210

HOLES by Louis Sachar

Holes is about a boy named Stanley who goes to this camp for people who did bad things. You only get a 1 minute shower and it is hot water. The setting is in the desert and you barely got any water. Will Stanley stay alive? Read the book to find out! The scariest part of the book was when Zero & Stanley were climbing the "Big Thumb" and they were dehydrated. I think this book is good for boys and girls ages 8 to 12. SCORE ****************************************************** Pinkrox10

CALVIN AND HOBBES YUKON HO! by Bill Waterson

This comic is about a boy named Calvin and his stuffed tiger named Hobbes.

My favorite part is when they have water gun fight.

I think boys ages 9-10 will enjoy this book.

RATING: **** and a half stars

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A toZ MYSTERIES: THE MAYFLOWER TREASURE HUNT by RON ROY

What is the book about. The book is about 3 kids named Ruthrose, Josh, and Dink who went to the Mayflower 1or2. They started to explore the Mayflower.

My favorite part of the book was when Dink, Josh, and Ruthrose were in the kitchen and they were making fun of of them.

I say boys ages 10-15 would like this book.

I would rate this book

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Badman108 aka 779

BFG by Roald Dahl

This book is about an 8 year old girl who is kidnapped by a giant called the BFG (The Big Friendly Giant). Together they try to stop the other 9 horrible giants who eat human beings every evening.

My favorite part of this novel is when Sophie( the girl) hides in the BFG's humongous ear.

I think both girls and boys will prefer this book.

I think children 6-24 years old will enjoy this book.

RATING: *****

NN

SNAKEHEAD by Anthony Horowitz

This story is about 13 year old boy who is a spy. He is on a mission to find how people are smuggled into Australia. Alex has to dress as a Afghanistan refugee. Can he stop the Snakehead? Read the book to find out!

My favorite part is when Alex gets his gadgets from MI6.

I would recommend this book to 9 to 12 boys.

I rate this book *************************************************************

NN

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID by Jeff Kinney

This book is book is about a guy named Gregory. He's trying to struggle through a hazardous middle school with his "friend" Rowley. The middle school is full of smarties, bullies and teachers. The book was funny. But the funniest part was when Gregory said "Did you know that if your hand is bigger than your head it is a sign of low intelligence" Then Rowley puts his hand near his face and then Gregory says "really?!" and then Gregg smacks him! I think all kids ages 10 and up will enjoy this book. RATING:****************************************** Purple goldfish 23

SUPER FUDGE By Judy Blume

The book is about Peter Hatcher going to Princeton, New Jersey.

My favorite part is when Fudge recited the alphabet.

I recomend this book both boys and girls.

I rate this book as **************************************************

pen name: short roud

JACK RUSSEL TERRIER by Ian Dunbar

This book is about how to care for a Jack Russell Terrier and about their personalities. My favorite part of the book is when they tell you how Jack Russell's can escape so you know what to do with them. both boys and girls would enjoy this book. Rating:**** Mickayla Rilla

JOHNNY TREMAIN by Ester Forbes

This book is about Johnny, a silversmiths apprentice. He is the oldest and thinks that he is the boss. My favorite part is when Johnny cripples his hand. I think that boys 10 to 35 would like it. RATING ****************************************************************************

DEAR AMERICA: ACROSS THE WIDE AND LONESOME PRAIRIE by Christiana Gregory

This book is about a girl named Hattie and she is traveling across the Oregon Trail with her family. She has to leave her friend behind in Booneville, Missouri. Eventually, she makes friends with a girl named Pepper. My favorite part of the book was when Hattie's uncle Milton's coffin rolled away in the river on the way to the burial grounds. I think boys and girls ages 9-12 will enjoy this book.

Rating: *************************************

Pen Name: Maria Kia

MY SECRET WAR by Mary Pope Osborne

This book is about a girl living with her mother in a boarding house during World War ll. During this time her dad is fighting.

My favorite part was when the girl got caught by who she thinks are are Coast Guard patrollers late one night at the beach.

I think girls that are 8-16 will enjoy this book.

RATING: ***************************************

NN

FISH by Mark Evans

This book is about how to take care of Fish My favorite part of the book is when they showed the different types of fish I would recommend this book to people who are 5-92 and boys and girls RATING:************************************************** pen name: dogs brother

MEET JULIE by Megan McDodald

This book is about a girl named Julie who has to move away at the beginning of the new school year and has to adapt to her new life. See what happens to Julie?

My favorite part of the book is when Julie tries to make the school basketball team.

I think girls from 8-13 will enjoy this book.

Rating:***** BookLover2

MOBY DICK by Herman Melville

This is a book about a captin of a ship who tries to kill a whale named Moby Dick with the rest of the crew. My favorite part was when Moby Dicks head splits the captain's boat in half and sent some of the crew into the water. I think boys ages 9 to 13 years old would enjoy this book. RATING *************** NN

ALEX RIDER STORMBREAKER by Anthony Horowitz

This book is about a teenage spy who lives in Britain. At the beginning he is forced to go on a mission. My favorite part of the book is when Alex Rider shoots the ministers hand to save the world. I think that boys who are 10-18years old will like this book. I would give this book***** This book has been recommended by Reader Boy 309

NORTH COUNTRY CHRISTMAS By: Shelley Gill

This book is about two children named Ellie and Sam. They were told to watch there Aunt Susan's dogs. Aunt Susan's friend Nick showed up and needed to borrow her dogs to go help the people with out food and shelter. They put fish and beans under the feet of the homeless people and then hung crystals on the trees and when the sun would rise, the crystals would shine in the sunlight. They made the people that had nothing, make them feel grateful. My favorite part of this book was when they hung crystals from the trees and made them sparkle in the sunlight. I think both girls and boys who are 4- 10 will enjoy this book.

RATING: *** -Tic Tac

LOOK WHAT CAME FROM EGYPT by Miles Harvey

This book is about many Egyptian inventions that we still use today. The story gives facts on how they used these inventions, and describes more about each of them. They invented pens, lighthouses, make up, and much more! This book would be great for reports and information. My favorite part of the book was when there was a translation in Arabic. It would have a commonly used word in English, then translated it in Arabic! I think girls and boys who are ages 6+ would enjoy this book. RATING: *** ~Flip-Flop

QUEEN'S OWN FOOL by Jane Yolen

This book takes place in old France and old Scotland. It is about a girl named Nicola who is Mary, Queen of Scots' fool, or jester. My favorite part is when Nicola meets Queen Mary. I think girls and boys 9-15 years old will like this book. I rate it ************ reviewed by Yvonne Schroeder

MR. HYNDE IS OUT OF HIS MIND! by Dan Gutman

This book is about a crazy school getting a crazy new music teacher replacing boring old Mr. Loring. he is a very unusual teacher. My favorite part of the book is when Andrea doesn't kiss AJ in the school play and then she starts to sing.

I think that both boys and girls ages 4-12 will like this book.

RATING: **** and a half stars

Alvin Yakotori

FANTASTIC MR. FOX by:Roald Dahl

The book is about three farmers trying to kill Mr.Fox because he steals their animals.

My favorite part of the book is when a bunch of animals have a feast.

I think kids that are 8 years old might enjoy this book.

I think this boy and girl whould prefer this book.

I'd give this book ********************************* stars.

Mr. H

LOOK WHAT CAME FROM THE NETHERLANDS by Kevin A. Davis

It is about what came from the Netherlands, from bowling to doughnuts My favorite part was when they talked about bowling. I think that boys and girls ages 0-8 will like this book *** NN