Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

This book is about two boys who mess with this smart kid's invention to get a baby pterodactyl, go to a parallel universe, and get in trouble by their twins...Evil George, Evil Harold and Captain Underpants. My favorite part was when Captain Underpants got socked in the head! spider pig

The River by Gary Paulsen

A man named Derek comes by to Brian Robeson's house and asks him to go into the Canadian wilderness again so Derek can learn about survival. Brian says yes, but during the trip, Derek falls and goes into a coma. Brian could not radio his mom, so he found a trading post...but he has to go across a river to get there. Will he make it??? Read the book to find out! My favorite part was when Brian has to go across the river and survive. I love it when people have to survive!I think both boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING: **** NN

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy named Brian in the Canadian woods. He has to learn to survive the winter. My favorite part was when he almost got killed by a bear, because the bear smelled dead food. I think both boys and girls ages 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Book Man 04

The River by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy named Brian Robeson and a man named Derek who go out into the wilderness so they can teach people how to survive. Derek falls and goes into a coma. Can Brian get down to the river and save Derek? My favorite part was when Brian got thrown off the raft. I think both boys and girls ages 9-13 will enjoy this book.. RATING: ***** grizzly

Samuel de Champlain by Liz Sanborn

This book is about the explorer Samuel de Champlain's life and death. I think that boys and girls of any age who like nonfiction will like this book. RATING: * Mojra Abbah

The River by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy who gets asked to redo what he already did - survive in the Canadian wilderness. My favorite part was whent he man came to him and said "You need to do this again." RATING: ** crazygal

On the Ice with Mario Lemuix by Matt Christopher

This book about a hockey player Mario Lemuix. He played in the pros and for a couple other good teams. My favorite pages are the white pages in the middle. I think boys ages 7-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Beast 87

Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy who is in the wilderness and has to survive. Also, he finds a dog who is hurt. My favorite part of the book was when Brian and the dog fight the bear. I think boys who are ages 9-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Zaft

Canada: The Culture by Bobbie Kalman

It is about Canadian people doing stuff. My favorite part was reading about the holidays and festivals. I think both boys and girls ages 13-123 will enjoy this book. RATING: * Stewie

White Fang by Jack London

A half wolf and dog. He is friendly. But he’s taken in by a cruel master. And learned to be vicious to survive. But one day he is saved by two men. And he learned to love. My favorite part was when White Fang bites an Indian kid. I think both boys and girls age 10 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Bonzoy45

Cabot by Robert S. Doak

The book is about an explorer named Cabot. He explores the sea My favorite part is when I found out that his wife had three kids, and he took them sailing all over the world. I think both boys and girls ages 10+ will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Million 36

Canada: the Land by Bobbie Kalman

This book is about life in Canada: how they farm, about animals, about life in Canada and how Canada looks. My favorite part was when they talk about Ontario, which is the second largest province. The name is what the native Iroquois gave it. It’s cool because it is where Niagara Falls is located, and the falls drops 176 feet and{ 54 meters } ! I think adults ages 25 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** kikisweet

Fly Away Home by Patricia Hermes

Amy Aldens tragedy of losing her mom makes her hide in her shell. Now living with her divorced dad in her new Canadian home. She finds baby geese when she was wandering one day. She raises them in her home. But now its migration time, and she must teach them how to “Fly Away Home”. I liked it when her dad and her dad's girlfriend come home and she is sleeping with the baby geese. I think both boys and girls ages 6-20 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Spaz Sister 385

Canada the Cullture by Bobbie Kalman

The book is about all the different cultures of Canada. Also it’s about all of the people from Canada and about the architecture. My favorite part of the is all of the really cool buildings that they build. Also what was really cool is that Jim Carrey is from Canada. I think both boys and girls ages 8-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ** DR. Hinglehimershmity

Deadly Waters by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson

Deadly Waters is about three kids, Bridger, Ashley, and Jack that go on vacation to the Everglades. They get dropped off alone on an island and they have very exciting adventures while waiting for some one to pick them up. My favorite part of the book was in the end when they found out what was killing the mantenees. I think both boys and girls ages 9-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** *kool~kiddo*

Visiting Canada by Lynda Sorenson

It is full of Canada info. It tells me everything I need to know if I were moving to Canada or if I were just learning about it in a short summary. I was interested when learning about the wildlife there. There is moose, elk. Big horn sheep, deer, wolf, grizzly, whales, and in fall polar bears! Inthink both boys and girls ages 7-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** Goofey Goober Girl

Quebec by Harry Beckett

This book is about Quebec, in Canada. It is a nonfiction book that has many interesting facts about Quebec and other places in Canada. An interesting fact that I learned was that some industries in Canada are pulp, paper, aluminum, and iron ore. I think both boys and girls ages 1-100 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: *** meadowgirl 16

Canada by Barbara R. Rogers and Stillman D. Roders

This book is about the facts, culture, and geography. It tells about all about the different cultures of Canada. The book tells you everything you need to know about Canada. My favorite part about the book is learning about the culture it is so interesting to learn the different ways they live in Canada. I think both boys and girls ages 9-13 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** Ricky

Ontario by Michael Barnes

This book is about the cultures, land and about the people who live there. I learned that many of the boulders that you see there are over one million years old. I also learned that the White Trillium and is the official flower of Ontario. My favorite part was when I learned that there is a Polar Bear Park and people can go visit there and see polar bears. I am definitely going to Ontario some day to look at Polar Bears up close. I think both boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Chillin07

Canada by Nathan Olsen

This book was about Canada. It was formed on July 1st, 1867. It is a big country that borders the U.S. It is known to be the 2nd biggest country right after Russia. The 11-point maple leaf was chosen to be Canada’s symbol. The reason that Canada is so cold is because to the north is the Arctic Ocean which blows cold, harsh winds. There is also a lot of snow. Both the wind and the snow shape the land and keep it cold. Canada has a great economy! The land attracts over 1,000,000 tourists a year. There are also opportunities for teachers, doctors and nurses, manufacturers, miners, farmers, and fishermen. My favorite part is that it has many interesting facts. I learned many things about Canada that I didn’t know. I hope you will enjoy it too! I think children who are 5-7 years old will enjoy this book I think boys, girls, and anyone who likes to learn knew things will enjoy this book. RATING: *** HSM Gal

Canada by Brian Williams

I read the book Canada by Brian Williams. It is nonfiction and it gives facts. Canada is a remote place, even in some places are inhabited. Some of the natives live there too. Canada also has many fans of sports. Their favorite is hockey. The most interesting part in this book, and my favorite part is when it talks about the different kinds of animals. There is a wide variety of animals small and large. From squirrels, beavers to elk, mouse and bears. I think both boys and girls who are 10 and up will read this book. RATING: *** Flicka

Stormy, Misty's Foal by Marguerite Henry

The book is about a Assateague pony named Misty and the family that owns her, the Beebees, and what happens when Misty is about to foal but at the same time, a huge flood comes. My favorite part of the book was when Misty went into Grandma Beebee’s kitchen to take shelter from the flood while the Beebees evacuate to the mainland of Virginia, and when Grandpa Beebee and Paul Beebee come to check on Misty and instead of finding a foal, they find their cat has had kittens again. I think ngirls who are 9 or more will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Dusty Costina

Ellie's New Home by Becky Citra

Ellie’s new home is about a girl who moves to Upper Canada with her father and brother, Max. The father leaves his two children for a couple of days with another family; while he helps to build the new house. Ellie must find a new way to fit in with this new family; and when a “small tragedy” strikes, Ellie begins to make a new friendship with her new “sister”, Mary- and helps “save a life”. But will her father EVER come back for Ellie and Max?! My favorite part about Ellie’s New Home was when the two girls, Ellie and Mary, go out to try to find the doctor in the dark, rainy, cold night. Soon, a new friendship begins to form. I think girls who are 8-12 will enjoy this book (it's a bit girly!). RATING: **** Postaholic 18

Quebec by Janice Hamilton

The book is about Quebec, Canada. The book gives you cool and fun facts about Canada. Here is a fun fact “Quebec is a home of 350 species of Birds.” There is also a lot more information in the book too. My favorite part of the book is an artist in Quebec made a statue that was carved out of a tree trunk. I think both boys and girls who are ages 8 and up will read this book. RATING: **** Anna Banana

The Kid's Book of Canada by Barbara Greenwood

This book is about Canada people doing stuff and the discoveries in Canada and the things they celebrate. My favorite part was when Canada found the gold. I think both boys and girls ages 8-10 would read this book. RATING: * (It was informative, but not very interesting) blobby

The Invention of Hugo Caberet by Brian Selznick

This book was incredible...Hugo is a a young boy lives in a train station with his uncle, who maintains the station's clocks. The uncle stays out later and later, and one day never comes back. Hugo must take his uncle's place and fend for himself, all the while trying to fix an automaton, his only link to his father. But an angry old shop keeper seems bent on Hugo's destruction. Will no one help him??? There are over 150 illustrations...the story is as much visual as it is a literary book. It won this year's Caldecott medal! I think kids of all ages will enjoy this book. RATING: ****************

Firestar's Quest by Erin Hunter

This book is the “Super Edition” of the Warriors series! This book is about Firestar and his mate discovering that there was once five clans in the forest. The fifth clan, SkyClan. Will they be able to rebuild SkyClan? Will they fail? Read the book to find out. My favorite part of the book was when Scratch (later known as Sharpclaw) jumped in to save Clover and her kits as they were about to be eaten by a fox. I think kids who are ages 5 and up will enjoy this book. RATING: ******** Rockstar1

Beacon Street Girls #2: Good News, Bad News by Anne Bryant

Charlotte, Avery, Katani, and Maeve aka the Beacon Street Girls are in a tough spot. Just as Charlotte gets settled her dad wants to move to England and the girls need to help! On top of that, the new girl Isabelle agrees to help Maeve with her blanket project for her “mitzpha” and Katani is bailing out. Isabelle is stealing the spotlight when Maeve needs her most. Read this book to find out what happens! My favorite part of the book is when Isabelle, Maeve, Avery, and Katani decorate the tower like on of Charlotte’s favorite pictures of her and her mom to convince her dad not to make her move. I think girls ages 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** bedhead

Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

This book is about a grown man saving the world while in his underpants, with his two 5th grade sidekicks Harold and George. My favorite part was when Captain Underpants busts the Big Baby and puts him in jail. I think both boys and girls ages 2-102 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** I Like Pie

The Janitor's Boy by Andrew Clements

This book is about a boy named Jack whose dad is the janitor at his school. This embarrasses Jack so much. Then he got caught snooping around the school, and while he was snooping he found two secret places. While his dad was driving him home, they stopped at his grandfather's car shop. That day, he learned all sorts of cool things about his dad. Read the book to find out what happens. My favorite part of the book was when Jack found the steam tunnel and figured out that a guy named Eddie lived there. I think both boys and girls ages 9-11 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Tic-tac-toe

Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George

The book is about a girl named Julie. She lives in Alaska. The wolves saved her life and she is trying to save their life from the hunters who want to kill them. My favorite part is when Julie plays with Amy the wolf pup. I think girls ages 10-18 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Icesk8tr

The Rumpelstiltskin Problem by Vivian Vande Velde

This is one great book for you if you like fairytales. It’s just a couple different stories based on Rumpelstiltskin and how they’re told. My favorite part is when they guess what his name is. I think girls ages 2-92 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Dana 2 cute 4 school

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

It’s a book about Christmas Eve and the dad hears a noise outside and Santa appears. The rest you can read in the book! My favorite part is when Santa says the name of the deer. I think all children ages 1-19 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** NN

Ice Magic by Matt Christopher

The book is about a great hockey player and he gets kidnapped into a hockey camp and he can’t talk to his parents or leave. How will he ever get out? My favorite part is when he scores 5 goals in 1 game I think boys ages 9-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** NN

Beacon Street Girls: Worst Enemies, Best Friends

This book is about four girls that are worst enemies and then become best friends. And in one of their there homes they find a tower and it becomes their secret hide away. But will someone find out and ruin it for them? My favorite part is when they decorate their hide away of what they like to do. I think girls who are ages 9-14 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** 10is

Frindle by Andrew Clements

This book is about a boy who makes up another name for a pen. Then this name gets out of control! His teacher is a big meany. But that just encourages him more. My favorite part is when all the kids in the school mess up their school picture. I think both boys and girls ages 7-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Awesome Possom

The Comeback Challenge by Matt Christopher

This book is about a boy named Mark Conway who loves to play soccer. his parents are under a divorce so he lives with his grandparents. When he tries out for his middles school soccer team he bangs into the captain of the team, Vince Loman. For the rest of the season Vince holds a grudge against Mark, but apologizes at the end. When Mark and his team was at the soccer banquet and when Vince apologizes to Mark and gives him the MVP award because Vince thinks Mark deserved it more than he did. I think boys ages 7-11 will enjoy reading this book. Soccerplayrc

Yang the Youngest and his Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka

It is about a boy who can’t hear the difference between a high c or low c on an instrument. My favorite part was when he put fish in the bathtub. I think boys ages 5-20 would enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** B123

Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Marty is walking down by Old Shiloh School and suddenly a dog shows up and follows him all the way home. Apparently the dog belongs to a very mean hunter that abuses his dogs! Can Marty save Shiloh, or not? The saddest part was when the German Shepard almost kills Shiloh! I think both boys and girls ages 7-15 years old would enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** Little pussey cat

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

This is about a funny school with funny students. My favorite part was when Louis the yard teacher does not want to see the movie about turtles. I think both boys and girls ages 7-10 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ****** NN

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy named Brian who is going to visit his father in Canada. But, the pilot dies with a heart attack, so Brian has to fly the plane by himself. Brian crashed, but he survived. Brian doesn’t know any thing about survival, and so he has to rely on his knowledge. Will Brian Die? My favorite part in this book was the time the pilot died and Brian had to fly the plane himself. I liked this part because it was exciting. I think both boys and girls ages 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Doorknob 81x3

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

The book is about Brian going back to the L shaped lake but before that, he was back at home and he did not fit in so he wanted to go back. It is all about survival in the Canadian wilderness. My favorite part is when he has a dream about him when he is older and his name was Billy and Billy helped Brian along the way. I think both boys and girls will read this book because it is very interesting. RATING: ******** Monkey baby

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy, Brian, who is 13 years old. He is about to face his deadliest enemy… winter... a cold, frigid season. My favorite part was when Brian saw fresh, white, and sparkling blankets of snow. Not just a blanket, sheets and sheets of them! I think both boys and girls ages 8-12 would enjoy this book. RATING: ******* Jiran

McGrowl by Bob Balaban

This book is about a dog with amazing powers and a boy named Thomas saving the world and winning a dog show. My favorite part was when Thomas got saved by McGrowl, the amazing dog. I think both boys and girls ages 7-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Billy

Brian's Rerturn by Gary Paulsen

The book is about surviving in the Canadian wilderness. There was no one else there. 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 both boys and girls ages 7-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: * NN

Fort Chipewyan Homecoming by Morningstar Mercredi

This book is about this boy and his life was packed with chores. He spends half of his time with each parent, in different areas of Canada. The most disturbing part was when he killed a fish. I think boys who are 10-12 years old would enjoy reading this book. RATING: * angry

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a boy named Brian who is 13 years old. He goes back to the woods and goes through a lot of little and big disasters. My favorite part in the book when he meets a man named Billy. Billy left a day after Brian meet him. RATING: * B-Ball79K

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 boys ages 11-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** ViolinLover98

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

The book is about a boy whose parents are divorced and the boy is named Brian Robeson. While he is going to visiting his dad in Canada, the pilot who is flying the plane has a heart attack and dies. Unfortunately the plane crashes and Brian is in the wilderness by himself for 54 days. My favorite part is when the plane crashes till the end because Brian has to survive. I think both boys and girls ages 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

Brian’s Winter is about a boy named Brian and how he is stuck in the Canadian wilderness with a hatchet and a survival pack. He has to get his food by himself. He’s also stuck during the winter. The saddest part of the book is when he watches a couple of wolves tear at a live animal. I think both boys and girls ages 10-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Jinjo16

The Virtual Zone: The Search of Klondike Gold by Lynda Wilson

It’s about 2 kids going on a virtual video game on a computer. They put helmets on and go back in time to the Gold Rush.
 My favorite part was when they found the virtual computer that does anything.
I think people who like to read about the 1300's and boys age 11 will like this book.
 RATING: *****

Brian's Rerturn by Gary Paulsen

The book is about a thirteen year old boy named Brian who goes to the woods in Canada and when he is crossing the river he meets a person named Billy. Sadly brain does not make it across the river because of the weather. My favorite part is when he meets Billy in the wilderness. I think boys who are 9-13 years old will enjoy this book RATING: * Zooster?