RE: HEARTBEAT by Sharon Creech

Hi all, Sorry for any confusion..the main character in Creech's book HEARTBEAT is a female. Hope this helps, and you will decide to read the book! LLL

GREEN EGGS AND HAM by Dr. Seuss

This is about a guy who doesn’t like green eggs and ham. This other guy keeps trying to make him try it anyway. He finally tastes it and likes it. He gets fat!

My favorite part is when the guy makes the other guy eat it.

The French Frier

ERAGON by Christopher Paolini

This book was about a poor farm boy that found a dragon egg and he was on his way to adventure fighting bad souls such as a shade, Durza.

My favorite part was when Durza almost killed Eragon in his castle.

I think both boys and girls ages 8-15 will enjoy reading this book.

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

Dharokk

SEVEN SILLY EATERS by Mary Anne Hoberman

In the book, mother has seven children! Each of them has a food that they only eat. Warm milk, apples, eggs, and its really hard to feed them all! But mother’s birthday is coming up My favorite part is when they figure out just what to give her. It is very unique and I think it is genius.; will they figure out the perfect gift for all her hard work?

I think both boys and girls ages 4-11 will enjoy reading this book.

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

Milkshake

JAHANARA by Kathryn Lasky

This is about how a girl named Jahanara. She is a princess with riches you could not even dream about!! But there is one thing she does not have, freedom. After a surprising twist her brother Aurangzeb arrives and she finds out the shocking truth about her brother’s change for the worse. They are all in great danger! Can Jahanara help or will they all be doomed? Read to find the surprising truth and drama!!

The most amazing part was when Jahanara feels her mother with her present when she knows she is dead. She felt a wonderful breeze!

I think girls ages 11-15 will enjoy reading this book.

RATING: *****

BubbleBumBelle

THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan

This book is about a half blood (half human, half god) named Percy Jackson. He goes on a quest to find Zeus’s thunderbolt because Zeus is blaming his father, Poseidon for the theft.

My Favorite part was when Percy battles a fire breathing Chimera in the Gateway Arch, diving 600 feet into the Mississippi River.

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

RATING: *****

Sweeperkeeper3

SCORPIA by Anthony Horowitz

It is about a sixteen-year-old spy who goes on a dangerous mission to shut down the terrorist group called Scorpia. Scorpia forces Alex to join them. Can he break free of their evil grasp before it’s to late? My favorite part is when Scorpia gives a newly retired agent a briefcase as a retiring present, but when he opens it scorpions come out and kill him! I think boys ages 8-14 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ******************** Ricoh

HOPE'S REVOLUTIONARY DIARY By Kristiana Gregory

This is about a girl who has British soldiers living in her house during the Revolutionary War. My favorite part was was when there were no presents on Chistmas. I think girls who are 7-9 will enjoy reading this book. F dog

ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH by Dr. Seuss

This book is about all different kinds of fish, their color and their size.

My favorite part was when Dr. Seuss wrote, “Why are they sad, glad, and bad? I don’t know; go ask your dad. "

I think both boys and girls ages 5-9 1/2 will enjoy reading this book.

RATING: ******

Silly Sally 462

I, FREDDY by Dietlof Reiche

Freddy looks like a normal golden hamster. But he’s not. Freddy learns to read and write. His first owner, Sophie, was learning to read and write, so Freddy decided to learn too. But Sophie’s mom, hamster hater and royal hamster pain, makes Sophie give Freddy away to Mr. John their neighbor. Will Freddy be able to get along with a wise tomcat and two silly guinea pigs? Will he be able to keep his secret? My top 3 favorite parts are in the beginning when Freddy does flips, jumps, and cartwheels to get adopted, when Freddy meets the two hilarious guinea pigs Enrico and Caruso, and the intelligent tomcat Sir William, and when Freddy follows his dream to write his autobiography…I, Freddy. I think both boys and girls ages 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ************************************************************************************** Meowww007

STORMBREAKER by Anthony Horowitz

Alex’s uncle mysteriously dies. Alex finds out his uncle worked for MI6, a British spy organization. Alex is recruited to go on a dangerous mission to scout out a crazy millionaire. My favorite part was when Alex took out the ATVs sent to kill him unarmed. I think boys ages 9-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: *****

NN

THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan

This book is about a seemingly normal boy named Perseus “Percy” Jackson. But then, monsters start attacking him, and he discovers his best friend is half human-half goat, and he is sent to Half-Blood Camp. He also discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, the water god. Then he is accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt and Hades’ helm of darkness, and must have them returned in ten days. Next, the Oracle predicts a horrible ending for him. Will he survive his quest??? A part of the book that I liked was the table of contents. The names of the chapters are hilarious, and you should read them before you start the story. I think both boys and girls ages 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ****and a half

Sugarfluff.cherry

OH, THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK! by Dr. Seuss

This book is about the things you can think about. It’s about everything you can think about. You can think about yellow or blue, red, pink, a horse, a gopp, a schlopp, cherries, gloves, snuvs, black, water, sky, boat, white, bloogs, Na Nupp, and everything else there is to think about.Probably every single one. All of the parts are random, and all of the parts are monotonous. They are all weird and use too much imagination, and they have inaudible words. Plus, all of the parts don’t even make sense. I think kids who are 1-2 years old will enjoy this book.

The Hamburger Dude

ARTEMIS FOWL by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is a teenage millionaire genius, but most of all, a criminal mastermind. Artemis uncovers a fairy civilization underground, but these aren’t friendly fairies, they’re also top-notch police enforcement. Artemis and his Butler face an entire fairy civilization. Who will win? My favorite part of the book Is when they time-stop Fowl Manor, Artemis’s mansion. It is a heart-racing action showdown between the high-tech fairy special-ops team and the sly, cunning, Artemis Fowl. I think both boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** The Hot Dog Guy

RE: Secret School by Avi

To jellybeans & hollister247: Yes, Avi has written MANY books, and we have LOTS at Lane Library...just type "AVI" into the OPAC and click "AUTHOR", and you'll see a list of 35 books that we own, like the Poppy and Rye series, the Crispin series, and MANY more. Avi is well known in literary circles for his great writing...and he is amazingly diverse (meaning he writes about LOTS of different stuff). He does a ton of research, and really gets into his books and that makes him so believable. I would highly recommend his books. Hope you try some! LLL

RE: Schooled by Gordon Korman

Hi all, this is a message to all of you out in LibraryLand! Gordon Korman has indeed written many books for kids besides "Schooled"...some for elementary, some for middle school. A few examples are: The Everest, Dive, Island, Kidnapped, and On the Run series, The 6th Grade Nickname Game, Maxx Comedy: the Funniest Kid in America. And these titles are just the ones in OUR Library...he's written over 50 ! Just type in "Korman" on the OPAC, and click "author". We have 23. His newest is "Swindle", and it's hot off the presses...we'll be sure to pick it up. Check out his website: www.gordonkorman.com Incidentally, we have "The Magic Attic Club" books, written by Susan Korman...wonder if there's any relation? I'll be right back...google awaits... LLL

LOVE THAT DOG by Sharon Creech

This book is about a boy who is sad about his dog (who died). He writes poetry about the dog, inspired by poet Walter Dean Myers.

My favorite part was when Walter Dean Myers comes to visit the school.

I think both boys and girls ages 9-12 will enjoy this book.

RATING: ****

Fishbowl.com

THE SECRET SCHOOL by Avi

This book was about a girl who was going into high school. Then she got shocking news that her school was going to close. She gets an idea that she could be the teacher, but a secret teacher.

My favorite part was when the girl gets to take her test to enter high school.

I think girls ages 10 + will enjoy this book.

RATING: ******

Sink 26

THE LAST HOLIDAY CONCERT by Andrew Clements

This book is about a boy who takes over his chorus concert. The concert gets out of hand, but will the concert still go on???

My favorite part is when the concert gets way out of hand and everyone gets mad!

I think girls who are 10+ will enjoy this book.

RATING: *****

paper101

THE PENDERWICKS by Jeanne Birdsall

The book is about 4 kids who go to a beautiful house/cabin they call Arundel. They befriend a boy named Jeffrey and go on wild adventures together. My favorite part was when they get into all of this mischief and trouble! RATING: ***** Dishwasher26

THE SECRET SCHOOL by Avi

This book is about a girl named Ida who wants more than anything to go to high school. But then, her teacher needs to go out of state.

My favorite part is at the end, when a school inspector opens up a closet and finds inside a mule that they brought back!

I think girls ages 10-12 will enjoy this book.

RATING: ****

royalPINK

WRINGER by Jerry Spinelli

An almost 10 year old boy befriends a pigeon. He has to participate ina festival where thousands of pigeons are released, and men shoot them. My LEAST favorite part was when he is forced to wring the neck of birds that are shot, but are not yet dead. I think boys of all ages will enjoy this book. RATING: * royalPINK