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THE LITTLES GIVE A PARTY By John Peterson

This book is another adventure for the Littles!  It's a story when the Littles plan a surprise party for Granny Little on the Fourth of July.  This is gonna be a Fourth of July to remember!!!!

My favorite part of this book was when Uncle Pete did a belly-whopper into the water of their roof shingles.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls who are ages 6-12.
My rating is ***

Narineh

WITCH TWINS Adele Griffen

       This book is about two identical twins Luna and Claire that have special witch powers. There trying to stop there dad from getting married to a women named fluffy. She is from Texas. Will there dad move to Texas if they get married. Can the witch twins stop there mirage and make there dad not like fluffy any more?

      The funniest part in this book probably was when Claire went to pick out a dress Claire found the ugliest dress she could find in the store and and fluffy the bride look liked she just got stung by a bee. Her face was swollen it was very funny

I think girls from 9-11 will enjoy this book.

RATING: *****

Sophie

GOOSEBUMPS: BAD HARE DAY by R.L. Stine

It's about a boy named Tim Swanson who loves magic tricks. Someday he wants to be a real magician just like his all time favorite hero Amaz-O. But then Tim goes to Amaz-O's show and some very bad and disappointing things Tim Swanson finds out about Amaz-O's magic tricks and his show.

The worst part is when you see one of  the most scariest bunny ever, that gives you nightmares!

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls who are 9-13 years old.

RAITING****
Lauren

BUTT WARS THE FINAL CONFLICT by Andy Griffiths

          This book is about a boy named Zack and his friend Eleanor.They go back in time to stop the Great White Butt. If they  fail Earth will be destroyed by buttageddon.
The funniest part was when Great White Butt finds out Robobutt is a robot.

I would recommend this book to boys who are ages 7-9

RATING***

Will

HORTON HEARS A WHO! By Dr.Seuss

Summary of the book: Horton heard a voice from a speck of dust.  He promised the voice that he would take care of it and carefully put the speck on a clover.  But then, some monkeys climbed up his back and took the clover and gave it to a falcon.  The falcon flew far away and dropped it on a field of clovers.  Horton found it but then a kangoroo came with an army of monkeys.  They were going to boil the clover in boiling hot stew.  Can Horton save his friends Whos?

My favorite part of the book was when: The falcon dropped the clover into a clover field.              

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls who are ages 3-12

Rating:***

Kevin

THE VOLCANO DISASTER by Peg Kehret

This story is about a kid named Warren he's trying out his grandpas invention .Next thing thing he knows is he's at Mount Saint Helens on May/18/1980 when it had one of the biggest eruptions ever and it's about to erupt! How will warren get out of this pickle.

The scariest part of the book was when Mount Saint Helens started to erupt!

I would recommend this book to boys ages 7-16

****

Kai

WEREWOLVES DON'T GO TO SUMMER CAMP by Debbie Dadey & Marcia Thorton Jones

This book is about 2 boys and 2 girls at a camp called Camp Lone Wolf, and there councelor is acting like a dog, WOLF, WEREWOLF.

My favorite part of the book was on... a certain page.(last page)and he howled as they were leaving the camp.

I would recommend this book to boys who are age 7 -13

RATING ****

A FAIRY CALLED HILARY by Linda Leopold Strauss

This story is about a fairy called Hilary. One day she appeared in a family's car, and at first none of them believed in fairies until Hilary appears and then Hilary disappears. The story takes place in a lot of different places they eventually bring Hilary back to there house when they realize that Hilary didn't bring any of her things. Hilary doesn't have a wand but she just makes her clothes and pajamas appear.

I thought the funniest part was at the beginning when Hilary appeared into the car and they were all shocked but the dad started to get very angry.

I would recommend this book to girls from the ages 6-10

RATING: *****

                                                                     

A TO Z MYSTERIES: THE GOOSE'S GOLD by Ron Roy

The gooses gold is about 3 kids, Josh, Mary rose, and Dink who save many people from spending thousands of dollars. The three kids sneak aboard a ship that had a hole in it because of two bad guys named Spike and Chip. Also the story takes place in Florida during Christmas and ends at new years eve.

My favorite part was when the three kids barely escape a sinking boat.

I would recommend this book to boys and girls 4 - 6.

I would rate this book ****

Alex

A To Z MYSTERIES: THE TALKING T-REX by Ron Roy

Dink, Josh, Ruth Rose and Tyrone Built a T-rex and go around schools showing it off. They made a lot of money but it got stolen. They think their friend stole but they are not sure. Will they get the money back?

The worst part of the book is when they lose the money

I would recommend this book for boys 6-10.

rating ***

Matthew

GO,DOG.GO! BY P.D. EASTMAN

A bunch of dogs in Go,Dog.Go! do many things that people would do for fun.The dogs in Go,Dog.Go! do many things such as go to a roller coaster,go through a maze,work, play baseball, sit under and over a house, etc. The main idea of Go,Dog.Go! is when all the dogs go to a big tree for a party. At the party a lot of the dogs either eat cake or do crazy things such as jump rope or shoot dogs out of cannons.

My favorite part of the book was when it showed two dogs playing tennis on a blimp and showing the pilot yelling at the the dogs to get down from up there.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls who are ages 2-10

I would rate this book ****

Matt

WOOF! By Allan Ahlberg

This book is about a boy named Eric Banks. Eric loves dogs but, one day he woke up and he was a Norfolk Terrier! He and his friend Roy Ackerman try to find out why this had happened. But, it doesn't just happen once....

My favorite part was when Eric's dad was telling him that if he left the door open burglars could get in and Eric's little sister, Emily, said "a gorilla could get in!"

I'd recommend this book to people of ages 7 to 18 years old.

*****
Sam

DEAR DUMB DIARY: IT'S NOT MY FAULT I KNOW EVERYTHING! by Jim Benton

  Jamie Kelly's dog had babies! Sadly her enemy, Angeline, well her dog is the mom. Throughout the book Jamie's best friend , Isabella is anxious to get a puppy! But as the book progresses Angeline tries to become more of  Jamie's friend., Jamie doesn't like it.

My favorite part of the book was when Jamie got hair done by Angeline!

I would recommend this book to girls the ages 8-10

Rating ****


                                             -Allie

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE UGLY TRUTH by Jeff Kinney

This kid named Greg and he tries to  tell the truth but nobody lessens so now he is leafed to be sad and tries to fit in.

the funniest part was when Greg tired to say the capital of Rusha
i recommend this book to boys ages 7-10

RATING: 25****
Will

THE BUTTERFLY LION By Michael Morpurgo

A boy was sent to school. there were terrible punishments so, he escaped . He meets a widow who was married to someone who won the Victor Cross. She told him a story he must not forget. A story about her dead husband, herself, and a white lion.You have to read the book to know the heart-warming story!

My favorite part is when the widow disappear and he promise to remember them.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls that are 10 to 14

Rating :*****

Incheol

THE YEAR OF THE DOG by Grace Lin

Pacy Lin is the only Chinese girl in her class. Until Melody moves in and they become best friends.In the school year she gets $400  in a book contest! When Pacy tries out to be Dorthy in The Wizard of Oz, she instead tries out to be a munchkin. How embarrassing ! A Chinese munchkin? But the play turned out to be a success . But in the summer, when she went to Taiwanese camp  a mean girl called her "Twinke" , because she couldn't  speak Chinese or Taiwanese. Will the bullying ever stop? And will her summer ever get better?.

My favorite part was when Pacy won 4th place in the book contest and got $400.

I would recommend this book to girls who are ages 8-11

rating ***

Catherine

MISS SMALL IS OFF THE WALL by Dan Gutman

AJ and his friends are exited for their first fizz ed class. But when they walk in their teacher said "have fun with Miss Small, class." Once they look at Miss Small AJ thinks she is the tallest person he's ever met. She makes the class square dance and juggle feathers.  Where is the football, hockey, soccer, baseball, and volleyball?

I thought the funnest part was when AJ thought they were going to play doge ball so he put him self across from Andrea to whip her in the face, but instead the were going to be square dance partners. ;)

I would recommend this book to both boys and  girls ages 6-9

RATING: ****

-Audrey

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS by Dav Pilkey

This story is about 2 kids that pull pranks and write comic book stories.

My favorite part was when they hypnotized the principal and made him bounce like a chicken!

I would recommend this book to boys ages 1-10 years old.

RATING *****

Joel

STAR WARS THE CLONE WORSE

This book is about Jedi's fighting other Jedi's.  Both Jedi's were from different Dimensions.  They did not get along so this book had a lot of  "wars" to protect their Dimensions.  

There were so much action in this book I really had a hard time picking a favorite part but I liked it when ....

I would rate this book *****  

                 
                                                      by Jack

BONE dragon slayer Jeff Smith

Bone is about a little guy named Bone.Bone travels around. In the beginning of the book Bone ate with 3 butchers.
My favorite part is when Bone ate dinner with  the three butchers.
I would recommend this book to 9/10 year olds.
RATING ***
Sabrina.

AMELIA RULES by Jimmy Downly

evrybody hates amilia.
everybody chaces amilia and her best firend Ronna up a tree.
my favorite part is when ronna makes the cheer leeder team.
i would recommed this book for girls that are 8 and up will like this book.
i give this book ***** stars because this book is very great book.
Isabelle

THE CALCULUS AFFAIR by Herge

The book is about three friends.One of them gets kidnapped professor calculus and the other two go to find him tintin and captain haddock.But on the way mysterious things happen.Other people set traps for tintin and captain haddock.Will the two friends find calculus?Read the book to find out!

The funniest part is when the phone keeps on ringing and it kept annoying Nestor and he kept saying"Hello no madam I am not Mr.cutts the butcher and then they call in a thunder storm and captain haddock said the same thing except at the end he said and you no it is highly dangerous to be calling in a thunder storm and he gets hit by the thunder storm.

I would recommend this book.I think boys and girls who are 6-45 years old will enjoy this book.

Rating:****                              

Nikhil Bahadur                                                                                                                

JOKER by Anthony Masters

The story is about a boy named Mel who likes to joke around a lot and likes magic. His dad is a magician and is afraid of robbers. Mel and his dog Mutt stop a bank robbery and perform in a magic show and were the town heroes.

My favorite part when Mel and Mutt stopped the bank robbery.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 3-10.

RATING ****

Collen

Club Penguin

This book is mostly about penguins talking to each other with puffles which is a round fluffy ball with eye's,mouth.I think this book is about hilarious, and when a green penguin did a contest with a yellow puffle of making the best city Then, the green penguin make a igloo thought it was perfect but when the penguin looked at the puffles he was amazed because the puffle made the best city of all.
My favorite part in the book was in the chapter puffles,Puffles,Puffles was when the blue puffle saw a hat and said ''It looks like a hat but he knows that its a hat.
I would recommend this book to boys and girls who are all ages.

Rating*****

Nikita

WHEN MINDY SAVED HANUKKAH by Eric A. Kimmel

This is a story about Mindy. She is in the Klein family. They live in a crack under a wall (they are tiny) in a synagogue. It's almost Hanukkah and they still don't have candles! They've heard about the cat in the building. When Mindy goes to get the candles, will the cat attack? Find out when you read: "When Mindy saved Hanukkah"!

 The funniest part was when Zaydie showed up in a maccabee suit!

I would recommend this book to girls ages 3 to 7.

RATING **

GOOSEBUMPS HOW I LEARNED TO FLY by R.L Stine

         In the book the characters are Jack Wilson and Mia who are kids and Morty who is a dog. The setting takes place at Jacks house and at the school. Jack ended up at a creepy haunted house trying to hide from Wilson. He ran all the way home but then realized he had taken a book from the haunted house. He opened it up to a page that said Flying Lessons. Jack made the recipe but in a blink of an eye Morty ate it and started to float. Jack had to go after him so then he ate the recipe. He floated in the air with Morty above him. will Jack ever get Morty?

     My favorite part in the book was when Morty ate the recipe and started to float so jack had to go after him and he ate the formula. They floated in the air and out the door.






     I would recommend this book for both boys and girls ages 6-60





   *****



       Abby

THE HAT by Jan Brett

        When a girl named Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie the porcupine finds it and pokes his head in. He tries to pull it out but the stocking got caught on one of Hedgie's prickles. All of the animals laughed at Hedgie especially when he said he was wearing a new hat. Lisa started chasing after Hedgie and caught him and pulled the stocking off of Hedgie's head. Will all of the other animals copy him and also wear clothing?


         My favorite part of the book was when Lisa chased after Hedgie and caught him and pulled the stocking right off of his head. 

   I would recommend this book for both boys and girls who are ages 6-95

  ****

    Abby

First Light By: Rebecca Stead

This book is about a boy and girl named Peter and Thea. Thea finds a secret tunnel that leads to a different world, Peter's world. (Earth) There are secrets between Earth and Thea's world far, far, away, but no matter what, Peter and Thea try to find out. Will they succeed? Or will they not?

The scariest part was when Mattias,Thea's cousin, was frozen to the ice floor, and Mattias almost died.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls who are ages 12+.


Rating****

WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE by R.L Stine

Amanda and Josh move to a old house on a shady street and Amanda thinks their new house is haunted but everyone else thinks she's just homesick. When they finally find some friends, they have a big secret, and so does the whole town. Will they figure it out?  And when they do, will it just kill them?

The grossest/scariest part was with Amanda, Josh their friend, Ray. Ray is with them in a graveyard and it seems like he's hiding something, and when Josh shines the flashlight on him, he is affected.  Is Ray okay?


I would recommend this book for both boys and girls from ages 8-11.

****

Katherine

STORM RUNNERS by Roland Smith

Chase, Nicole, and Rawshawn are caught in a fearsome storm that is destroying homes and lives. They are caught in suspense in a race for life or death. They are trying to get to Nicole's barn for safe shelter. Along the way some of them get caught up or swept away from the group but they keep on going using teamwork to lead the way. Will they survive or not?

The scariest part was when Rawshawn had to jump in to the large crater with water because there was no other way  around. After she jumps in the giant crater she disappears for a few minutes. At a high swimming level Rawshawn makes it to the other side where Chase and Nicole are waiting screaming worried looking for Rawshawn.

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls at the ages 9-12. 

From a 1 to 5 star rating I would give it a ***.


Max   

A SPY IN THE WHITE HOUSE by Ron Roy

Kc’s mom is getting married to the president of the united states. KC wants this day to be perfect, but someone keeps leaking wedding secrets. The newspapers have even printed where the president and his bride are going on there honeymoon.

My favorite part was when the wedding happened.

I would recommend this book to girls who are ages 8-10

****

Isabella

TROUBLE MAKER by Andrew Clements

This book is about a boy named Clay who is a bad student in school, He is a trouble maker and is always in the principles office. Right now he is in the office because he drew his principle as a donkey.  But surprisingly the principle thought it was funny and bought the picture from Clay. Later that day Clay went home and found that his older brother Mitch was home from jail and doesn't want Clay to go to jail like Mitch so he turns clay into a whole knew person and clay is now a really good student. The day after that was Halloween and Mitch wouldn't let Clay go out trick-or-treating with his friends so clay sat in his room the whole entire night. but someone vandalized the principles house and it even had the donkey that clay drew on the front door but it wasn't Clay,  And the police went to there house later that day and said that Clay vandalized the principles house  but they have no proof that it wasn't them because he was in his room the whole night. Will Clay pay the punishment for someone else ,  or will he blame it one someone else.

My favorite part of this book was when Clay went to the principles for drawing a donkey as the principle and didn't get in trouble but he got money from the principle buying his picture.

I would recommend his book for girls and boys from ages 7-35 years old.

Rating:*****

Sophie

BEST FRIENDS EMMA by Sally Warner

The book is about a girl named Emma. She meets a new girl named Kry and forgets about her old friend Annie. Annie is angry with Emma. Will Emma and Annie become friends again?

My favorite part of the book was when Emma was behind Annie's door leading to Annie's room and tried to apologize.

I would recommend this book for girls 8-10 years old.

Rating ****

Noy

HEAVEN by Johnsen Angela

This story is about a girl in a town called heaven she has to go through hard times in her family. Her best friend is a girl named shogy and they baby sit a baby named feather. They are also friends with feathers dad Bobby

The saddest part of the book is when character figures out her parents aren't her real parents.

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls with an age range of 10-16

I rate this book ****

Maxwell

ONLY EMMA by Sally Warner

Emma is a 8 year old girl  who has no siblings and who is only living with her mother. Suddenly that has changed. Emma's mom's friend is going away and her 4 year old son Anthony has to stay at Emma's house for a week in her room! Now Emma knows what it's like having a little brother.

My favorite part of the book was when Emma's best friend and Anthony where having a big fight.

I would recommend this book to girls who are ages 8-11

Ratting ****

Ashlyn

FREEDOM'S FIRE by J.P. Trent

This book is about a people named Robert and Joe who tried to save people from a dangerous fire that were going to die. What will happen to Robert and Joe? Will they survive?

The scariest part for me was when Robert and Joe went in to the fire to save the people who were about to die because they might die too.

I would recommend this book for boys 10-13

Rating:****

STRANGER IN THE WOODS By Carl R. Sams & Jean Stoik

This is a book about animals  in the woods and there is a stranger, but they don't know who it is.  The story takes place in the woods and they find the stranger in the middle of the woods and the animals talk to each other about it.

My favorite part was when the cardinal said "But I am...  I am.. RED!!!" not knowing what else to say.

I will recommend this book to kids that are ages 3-7 years old.

I will give this book a 5 star rating. *****

- Sam

DIARY OF A DRUMMER BOY by Marlene Targ Brill

This is  a fictional story about a drummer boy who lead troops into battle during the Civil war.  It is based on a true life drummer boy.                                                                                                                                 The scariest part of the book was the first war and the details of the wounded soldiers.    
One of my favorite parts of  the illustrations                                                                                                    I would recommend  this book for boys who are 9 years old.                                                                     RATING        ****
 KN

THE BOY WHO LOVED WORDS Roni Schotter

 This amazing book is about a boy named Seilg who collects words. He loves them so much that this is his hobby is to collects them. And he wonders what his purpose is in the world? He thinks he is useless and leaves.

My favorite part is when the boy is wondering what his purpose is. Then he finds his purpose and makes me happy for him.

I would recommend this book to anybody who is 7 through 80 would like this book.
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If I could rate this book I would rate it as a 5 *****

Nick

ZENDA AND THE GAZING BALL by Ken Petti and John Amodeo

              Zenda and the gazing ball is about a girl named Zenda living on the planet called Azureblue and she is about to get her gazing ball.A gazing ball is a ball that tells your future and her magic power. Zenda wants to  take a peek at her gazing ball. That night she sneaked into the room where the gazing balls are,and when she picked up her gazing ball it smashed and broke. How will she get her gazing ball back?

My favorite part in the book Zenda and the gazing ball  is when Zenda broke her gazing ball.It got me kind of worried."What is she going to do?!"I asked myself.I was even more worried.

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls,but mostly girls,who are 3+.

I would rate this 5 stars
     *****
Adriana

BUDDY THE LIBRARY MONSTER by Hillestand Dorl Butler

A girl  and a boy were in a library and a dog named buddy .when they read a book to buddy he has to listen to the book but buddy does not like to sit there and listen he wants to just run around .because there is a library monster that keeps taking and messing up the books and putting them in the in the wrong places.


My favorite part  is when buddy has to listen to the story                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I recommend this book to ages 7, 6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Rating*****
           
     

           

CALENDAR CLUB: THE CASE OF THE THANKSGIVING THIEF By Nancy Star

Casey,Dottie,and Leon are friends. They met a woman who takes care of pets. The woman's name is Mrs.Wagner . Mrs.Wagner was stealing jewelery without Casey; Dottie,and Leon knowing.Will they catch her?

My most favorite part was when Casey, Dottie, and Leon decorated Miss calender's window.


I would recommend this book.I think both boys and girls who are 8-10 years old will enjoy this book.


Rating,****
Harsheni

TRAPPED Peg Kerhet

This book is about a pig that drops out of a truck and a cat that dose not want to be on  TV but the camera man chases him any way.
 My favorite part was when they looking for a trap.
I would recommend this book for kids both boys and girls 9-16 years old , especially cat lovers
rating****stars

MAGIC TREE POLAR BEARS PAST BED TIME by Mary Pope Osborne

This book is abaout how Jack and annie tavel to the artic in the magic tree house to salve the ridle to become master librains.
my favrit part was when poller bear cubs wer sliding on ice.
I would not recemend this book to someone else.
I think boys and girls 6-99 would not like this book
I would give it a ** rating
George

A BAD CASE OF STRIPES by David Shannon

This book is about teaching the reader to always be themselves. In the book the main character Camilla, changes into what ever people want her to become what ever they want her to become.This makes her feel very sad and left out.In the end she learns to be herself.

For me the saddest part of the book is when other people treat her differently because they do not understand her.

I would recommend this book to any kid who thinks they should become other people.I think both boys and girls who are 5-19 to read this book.

Ratings:****  

 Astrid

ARTHUR'S VALENTINE By Marc Brown

Arthur had a secret admirer; it was Francine

I did not enjoy this book

I would recommend this book to younger kids

RATING *
Ray

Dr.seuss oh, the places you'll go

This book has many big and small moments.There is dragons and many more creatures and people.The book also has many pictures that describe the text.

I would recommend this  book for ages 6 to 9

I would rate this book ***  stars.
E.

SNOOPY: FLYING ACE by Charles M. Schulz

The book snoopy: flying ace is about how snoopy wants a job and chooses to be a world war 1 pilot. He sits on top of  his dog house and pretends to be flying a plane! Snoopy says weird things like,"I must bring
the red baron down!" and "go Sopwith camel go!" That is a brief summary of the book.

My favorite funniest part was when snoopy chose to be a world war 1 pilot! I mean, it is kind of
funny that a dog would want to be a world war 1 pilot back in the 1900's!

I think that this book would be great for 7-8 year- old's

I will give this book a **** rating

- Maddy

The Peddlers Gift by Maxine Rose Schur

When young  Leibush runs home to find that his friend Shnook  is there he sees that he that Shnook has left a dreidle under the table.Although Leibush did not return it. Find out what happens next when you read "The Peddler's Gift".

My favorite part of the book was when  Leibush found Shnook in the synagogue and thought he was someone else.


  I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 7 and 8

Rating:****


                                             Allie

SNOW by uri shulevitz

SUMMARY
                          The boy with the dog saw a snowflake and thought it was snowing. then the grandfather sad it's jest one snowflake the boy saw another snowflake and thought it was snowing. Then a woman with an umbrella sad it's jest going to melt.

FAVORITE PART
                                  My favorite part was when the boy saw a snowflake and thought it was snowing but everyone sad it was not going to snow it's jest a 2 snowflakes.

   I would recommend this book to ages 6-8                      

 RATING: ***      
J.

THE ORPHAN SINGER BY Emily Arnold McCully

A girl is born to the Dolci family who can't keep her so they leave her in the infant drawer to the Ospedalo. She was born as Nina but is now Catarina. She makes the choir school and often gets visited by her family. She finds out that her brother is sick and sneaks out of the Ospedalo.

My favorite part was when Catarina snuck out of the Ospedalo.
I think girls between 6-10 years old will like this book
Rating:*****

Ellie

THE MOUSE BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Michael Garland

The book was about a mouse who wanted to see mister Santa Claus so he jumped into a sack... The sack is cozy as a cozy, warm bed but to crowded. What will happen next?

My favorite part was when the mouse said sorry for jumping into the sack.

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls who are 2 to 10 years old.

4 stars ****

Yan

The Hardy Boys The Secret Warning by Franklin W. Dixon

Frank and Joe are trying to find out who has the real gold pharaohs head. There is a mysterious person who's trying to stop them along the way. The mysterious person was trying to steal something from the Hardy Boys house. There is a place called whalebone island and the owner of the pharaohs head was on a boat near whalebone island and the boat sunk.  The person who owned the pharaohs head had it on the boat when the boat sunk.

My favorite part was when the hosts dog ate everything at the BBQ party and the BBQ party became chaotic.

I would recommend this book to boys ages 8-12

I would rate this book ****

Owen

CAMP BABYMOUSE by Jennifer L Holm and Matthew Holm

This book is about a mouse named Baby mouse! She is excited about camp,but when she gets there it's not what she expects. Baby mouse is being picked on.Will she be a successful camper or will she end up with a terrible chore! Find out!!

The funniest part was when Baby mouse was trying to start a fire and when she finally does she drops the sticks and burns down the whole north part of the forest!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   I would recommend this book.                                                                                                                      I think girls should read this book who are ages 6-8                                                                                     RATING  ****                                                                        

BABYMOUSE QUEEN OF THE WORLD by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

Babymouse wants to be popular in school but Felcia Furrypaw is already popular. She wants to get invited to her sleepover. Will she ever get invited? This is the first book in the series.

My favorite part is where Babymouse dumped something on Felcia who is mean to her. That was also funny to me.

I would recommend this book to girls ages about 7-12

RATING ****
Imtisal

TOTALY SPIES: THE OP By Mark Lerer And Jim Salicrup

The OP is not a friendly place!  Clover,Sam, and Alex all face crime together.  Like getting trapped in future together they never give up!  I think my favorite part was when the girls meet the older version of them.  Because they don't look so much different!
 I would recommend this book to girls ages 7-11.
 Rating *****

                      Melanie

HARDY BOYS THE OCEAN OF SYRIA by SCOTT LOBDELL AND LIA HERNANDEZ

        There are two agents going on a mission to Europe.  A necklace has been stolen. It was called ocean of Syria Chet has been blamed for the robbery find out what happens...


    My favorite part was when they found who stole the necklace.


I would recommend  this book to boys and girls ages 8 to 11
RATING ***

Junie b.first grader turkeys we have loved and eten and other thankful stuff

In this story Junie B. and May fight over who is better, Chuck or Philip. The whole school is having a thankful contest of which class has the best thankful list.but the contest isn't the contest you may expect.

my favorite part is when they are eating the pumpkin pie.

I recommend this book to boys and girls ages 5 to 12.

Rating ****
Nicole

SUPER DIAPER BABY 2: THE INVASION OF THE POTTY SNATCHERS by: Dav Pilkey

In the story a scientist try's to rob a bank but he gets turned into water and then the
cat pees on him and now he is pee.then he steals all the toilets. then every one has to go to the bathroom.

The best part I think was when the pee drops started snatching the potty's.

I would recommend this book for boys and girls 7-9 years old
Rating ****
Quinn

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS BY JEFF KINNEY

Greg Hefly is trying to for ones have a good summer. He comes across a lot of challenges and has some struggles with his family.Will he have a good summer or will it be miserable.
On my opinion the funniest part was when Greg's baby brother washed his hands in the urinal
I think. boys who are 8-14 years old would like this book
Rating ***
Tyler

DEAR DUMB DIARY OKAY, SO MAYBE I DO HAVE SUPERPOWERS by Jamie Kelly

There's a funfair and Jamie's friends say she is a super hero. The funniest part is at the end of the book when she say's super hero's are not real and the super hero's were sad.

I would recommend this book to girls.
Rating *****

Song Lee in room 2B By Suzy Kline

Song Lee and her friend went to the window and looked and they said its snowing. Song Lee had a dog.She was crying and Henry was making fun of her.

The funnest was Henry when he made a funny face.

I think girls and boys who are 10 and 11.
RATING*****

khyiere

HUNGER GAMES INTERVIEW

Parents and Students...check out this link about the next movie installment of  THE HUNGER GAMES. It is an interview with Suzanne Collins, the author of the books.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/the-hunger-games-catching-fire?utm_source=111813_Parent+Default&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

SEVEN SCARY MONSTERS by Mary Beth Lundgren

There was a boy and monsters in the boy's bedroom. He was trying to get rid of them because they were noisy and he couldn't sleep.

I liked it when the boy said "Rick Rack wrinkle shack, don't you dare come back". The book rhymed and that made it more dun to listen to.

I would recommend this book to both girls and boys who are 4 years old.

RATING ****

Jordan

THE MAGIC ESCAPES by Tony Abbott

Eric and his friends Julie, and Neal found a magic stairs in Eric's basement. When there soccer ball rolls down they follow it. Keeah helps the three friends get out of Droon with her magic. Eric Julie and Neal ride a magic carpet to get out of lord spars castle. with he what will happen when lord spar finds the Red Eye of Dawn?

The scariest part is when lord spar discovers the red eye of dawn.

I recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 8-10
RATING *****

MONSTER BLOOD by R.L. Stine

The book is about a boy named Evan, and his parents went away. His aunt had to watch him. His mom gave him $10. So he went to the store and he met a girl named Andrea but she likes to be called Andy. What do you think will happen next?


The scariest part of the book is when Trigger started choking.


ages  9-12


RATING****

  Katerina .

THE SCIENCE FAIR FROM THE BLACK LAGOON by Mike Thaler

The story takes place in school and at home. There are mainly 7 characters. The main characters make inventions but none of them work and every student has to participate.

My favorite part is when the main character messes up his hair put on silly glasses and a lab coat.
I would recommend this book to boys ages 5-10 years old,
RATING: ****

SEVEN SCARY MONSTERS by Mary Beth Lundgren

There was a boy and a monster. He tried to get rid of them because they were noisy and he couldn't sleep.

I didn't have a favorite part of the book because it kind of said the same thing over and over.

I would recommend this book to boys who are 5 years old.

RATING: ***
Justin

SEVEN SCARY MONSTERS by Mary Beth Lundgren

There was a boy and monsters in the boy's bedroom. He was trying to get rid of them because they were noisy and he couldn't sleep.

I liked when the boy scarred the seven monsters away.
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls who are 9 years old.
RATING ****
Jake

LILY QUENCH AND THE DRAGON OF ASHBY by Natalie Jane Prior

The book is about a girl dragon slayer Lily Quench she has to save her village from a fierce dragon The Dragon of Ashby, terrorizing her town.
The scariest part was when guards started to tear up her grandma's house.
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 10-13
RATING: *****
Emma

NIGHTMARE AT THE BOOK FAIR By Dan Gutman

Trip Dinkleman is a human child with an jaw dropping  experience. He was going to the book fair books fell on his head when many .Then he was a whole different person. Haunted house, aliens,military,being a girl,and help fight with a super hero. What has he not done?  Will he ever get back?

My funniest part was when he turned into a girl. I liked that part because it was funny when they were gossiping and talking all girly.

I would recommend this  book to boys that are 9-11 years old.

stars*****                                            By KEIRA DOYLE

MY ROTTEN LIFE:NATHAN ABERCROMBIE ACCIDENTAL ZOMBIE by David Lubar

In this book a kid named Nathan Abercrombie keeps getting teased in school and he is very sad so his friend's dad who is a scientist gives him a potion that he wanted to test but it turns out instead of using something called the corpus flower he used something called the corpse flower. Nathan starts feeling numb.
Will something go wrong?

The most gross part was when Nathan got a fork jammed in his nose and couldn't feel it

I would recommend this book to girls and boys ages 8 to 15

RATING ***

by Lochan

Eldest by Christopher Paolini

The evil king of Alagaesia, Galbatorix,has sent men to hunt down Eragon and his cousin Roran. Galbatorix wants to hunt down Eragon because Eragon is the only other person besides Galbatorix that rides a dragon. Galbatorix wants to hunt down Roran because he knows Roran go to help Eragon whenever he got the chance. Eldest is an exciting,adventurous story that goes deep into the magical world of Alagaesia.

My favorite part was the battle in Carvahall. I like that battle because during it Roran (Eragon's cousin) kills a bunch of Galbatorix's evil soldiers.

I would recommend  this book for boys and girls that are ages 9+

RATING *****

By Matt

THE SWORD THIEF by Peter Larangis

Amy and Dan saw Jackie Chan and Amy said carry on luggage is always x-rayed. they have extra special rules about swords in backpacks.
   
My favorite part was when Jackie said we need them to cut the parmignna and Dan said if Italian would understand food.


I would recommend this book for boys who are 9 years old will enjoy this book.


RATING ****

Alijah

THE EMPTY ENVELOPE by Ron Roy

Dink keeps getting letters addressed to D.Duncan but when dink opens the letters and read them they don't make sense. Jose and ruth think someone is playing a trick on dink.
My favorite part of this story is when dink finds out the letters.
I think boys who are 9 years would enjoy this book

ratings***
 Benjamin

TRACKERS BOOK 1 by Patrick Carman

This book is about a boy  named Adam a character in the book Trackers Book 1. He likes all stuff            related  to computers. He gets older in the book and he tells what technology things like a new
phone or a new iPod.  One of his hobbies was to help people and also to fix computers. In the
middle of the story Adam meets a boy named Fin and a few days later Fin introduces  Adam
to his two  friends Emily and Lewis. The problem is that Adam, doesn't wan Fin, Emily,and Lewis
to know he is a hacker.


My favorite part is when Adam meets Fin.


I would recommend this book.


I think both boys and girls  will like this book.


Rating  ****


   Grace

ZOMBIE ZONE by Ron Roy

 Josh, Dink, and Ruth Rose are visiting Ruth Rose's Grandma,and they go to a town in a forest.There have been grave robberies. Later that night they see a light near the graveyard. Have Zombies Invaded?

I liked when Josh, Dink, and Ruth Rose watched the baby alligators

I would recommend this book for boys and girls who are 7-10 years old.

RATING
***

Maddie

HARDY BOYS THE WAILING SIREN MYSTERY by Franklin Dixon

When the Hardy boys caught  in a storm a big boat almost ran them over.Then a helicopter flue over them and dropped a wallet with 10,000 dollars in it.They try to find who it belongs to frank gets kid napped in the attempt.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            rating **
by kyle

THE DARK HILLS DIVIDE by Pactrik Carmic

12 year old alexa simmens is visiting her favrorite place named bridwell but it is not as normel as you
think it is.Now she hast to find out what the dark legend is doing to there indangerd world and she is
the only one that has the powers to save them all!

My favorite part in the story was when they find out that bihind the walls is where all the brethtaking dreams
come true.             I would recemend this just for girls.


Rating;****

Ainsley

THE BLUE GHOST Marion Dane Bauer

Liz goes to visit her grandmother in Minnesota for the weekend. But when Liz goes to bed she hears a voice calling  " Elizabeth" Liz opens her eyes and sees a blue mist hovering over her suitcase. All of a sudden the blue mist terns in to a shape of a person.who is this person and why is she calling " Elizabeth?"

The strangest part was when the ghost disappeared into the wall and made a sound.

I would recommend this book to both girls and boys ages 7-11 years old.

Rating *****
 Ani          

A to Z mysteries the mystery of the missing mummy Ron Roy

It's mummy Monday  and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose showed up. Dr. Tweed was telling them about the mummies until a lady sprinted in grabbed a mummy  tomb with the mummy inside. Inside the tomb stored valuable gold along with the mummy. It is not the kids job to solve the mystery of who did all if this ... but that doesn't stop them.

My favorite part is when the most unexpected man is questioned about stealing the mummy.

I would recommend this book this book for boys and girls  6 and 7 years old
                                                                               
RATING **
Ryan                     

NANCY DREW AT THE LILAC INN keene carolyln

this book is about a girl named Nancy at a inn.weird things are happening at the inn.there is a girl that looks like her. And people are acting strange.Is something bad going to happen to Nancy Dew.Dose she have a real twin?

my favorite part is when the watier comes in Anna thats her name mt name.

RATING ***
 Anna

SHIPWRECK by Gordon Kormon

        6 kids on a schooner trip for kids with bad behavior. The schooner sinks and only 4 kids are together on a raft. they find a desert island. What will happen next?

My favorite part was when the 4 kids are on the raft and they get so thirsty they start hallucinating.

I would recommend this book to both girls and boys who are 12 through infinite years old.

Rating ****

Louise soccer star? by Stephen Krensky

Louise soccer is about  Loiuse and she doesn't like the new girl coming along. Louise thinks that the new girl is trying to take things that she usually has like a 7# piney.
My favorite part of the story is when louise and the new girl love the same video game. It was the funniest coincidence.
I would recommend this book to girls 6-8
RATING ***



Annie

THE RED ZONE by tim green

It was so cool when the guy got the ball and ran for the end zone and the other teams defense was so mad because the other team scored a touchdown and the rest is so exciting that you have to read the book.


it was pretty cool when the other team scored a bunch of  points and won the game.


this age range of the book is 8-13 that will enjoy th


ratings ***

Felix the fluffy cat Jenny Dale

This book was about a girl getting a cat for her birthday and needs to keep it safe.
my favorite part was when the dad got hair on him
.I would not recommend this book because it is not exciting.
Rating ***

ORIGAMI YODA by Tom Angleberger

 This book is about an oddball named Dwight who made an origami version of yoda who can predict the future !and it also includes Tommy, Mike, Ben, Murky, Remi, Quovondo, Amy,Lance,Cassie,Sara,Kellen,and the evil Harvey. Tommy makes  something called case files about stuff that (origami) Yoda,Darth vader,& chubaca does.
My favorite part of the series is the Dwight file & that is on page **.
I would recommend this book to boys who are 8-13.
My rating is * * * * * *

Ruby and the booker boys the slumber party payback by Derrick Barns

     My favorite part was when Ro Rubys brother kept pranking the girls and then they got him back. Also the funniest part was when Ruby and the girls snuck into his room and put make up on his face.

     This is one of my favorite books it has a lot of prank's witch I thought was really funny so if you like humorous books or prank books then I would recommend ruby and the booker boys the slumber party payback!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I would recommend this book for GIRLS


I think the star rating is ****4 star                                        



                                                                                                   

Red Pizzas For A Blue Count by Geronimo Stilton

 Trap Geronimos cousin ( a rat) called Geronimo and said he was in Transratinia! So Geronimo called his sister Thea and she brought Geronimos  favorite nephew Benjamin to come!
My favorite part was near the end of the story Trap found out that a girl he liked ,Snobella (a girl from Transratiania) is part bat. So he doesn't like Snobella anymore!
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls who are ages 9-12 years old.
My rating is **** stars.


Lexi

NICHOLAS A MASSACHUSETTS TALE BY PETER ARENSARN

Nicholas went on a adventure to west Tisbury to fined a copy of his family journal because his house got folded and found lots of new friends along the why.

My favorite part was when Nicholas and his parents hug each of his parents because it was so cute
I would recommend this book to ages 4-10

Rating ****

THE ESCAPE OF THE DEADLY DINOSAUR ELIZABETH SINGER HUNT

This book is about a screat agent gets mailed a letter from the G.P.F and wen't to new york city

my favorite part is when he turns his dog in to a dinosaur.

I would recommend this book to boys 5 and up

RATING *****

Lucas

NARUTO THE NINJA BOYboy by masashi kishimoto

Naruto the ninja boy is a good book. Naruto has trouble learning he plays games and tricks on his sensi .he paints the statues and sensi makes him clean them off . they live in leaf village.
This book is for boys and girls who are 9and10
rating***
by willy

EMERALDALICIOUS by victoria kann

I't about a girl named Pinkalicious and her brother when they named Peter, they are strolling in the park and make a wand that has magical powers.
My favorite part is when they discovered the wand has magical powers.
I would recommend this book for girls 2-7 years old.
rating: ****
Audrey

GAME DAY by Ronde and Tiki barber

2 boys named Ronde and tiki barber they both play foot ball and Ronde is making good plays but nobody notions Ronde but finely he dos get notis. my fav. part was when Ronde made a good play.
I would recommend this book for ages 5/9
rating ****
Will

SMOKING STINKS by Kim Gosseling

This book tells about smoking and how smoking is bad. It lets you know what lungs look like before and after. Read this book to find out about grandpa Norman who was a smoker.


My favorite part of the book was when grandpa Norman quit smoking.


I would recommend this book for both boys and girls ages  6-9


The rating of the book is * * *


Eva

PIGS IN THE PANTRY By Amy Axelrod

 PIGS IN THE PANTRY is about a family of pigs. Mama, Papa, and the piglets. At their house, Mama gets sick. Papa and the piglets decide to cook Mama a recipe to make her feel better. The funniest part was when the fire alarm goes off, and their cooking tastes terrible. Firefighters are coming and neighbors are crowding around.
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls that are 2-5 years old.
 Rating: ***
Angela

mayflower adventure by Colleen L. Reece

 Joan and Sara Smith are on a trip on the mayflower but have a hard time doing it, rainstorms, hurricanes, and other disasters. then they have to deal with Indianan tribes. finally, they make friends with the Indians and have the first thanks giving.

Joan and Sara got caught spying on their parents.

I would not recommend  this book because it has no action and I did not enjoy it.

***
Nathaniel

ANASTASIA by meyer carolyn

Anastasia  is a 11 year old girl and is a princess, who has one brother two sisters. Anastasia is very lazy and hates her Spanish teacher. About her self her mother makes  all of them keep diaries for special reasons, and only Anastasia got a keep safe box.

For me the best part was when she looked in the diaries.

girls would love this book. Girls 10 to 20 or up.

***** stars.

Maria

GEORGE THE DRUMMER BOY by: Nathaniel Benchley

This book takes place in the 1700's.
It is about this boy that wants to join the kings army but he has to learn the drills.But he turns out he is a drummer boy.

The weird thing is they wake up at 2:00 am. He also sailed to  Chelmsford at 2:00am that's early.

I would recommend this book because it has descriptive.    

I think that boys from ages 5 to 9 will enjoy this book.

***

THE JOURNAL OF SCOTT PENDLETON COLLINS by Walter Dean Myers

First, the soldiers went in a boat and when they reached shore they saw  another boat on fire. Also one day they were battling in the woods and Scott and his friend threw a bomb. Next, Scott and his friend went out to find a house to stay in. When they found a house they went in and saw if anybody was in it. Scott also went upstairs and looked in the bedroom and there was nobody. So Scott blew the roof up with a bomb.                                                                                                                                                                         My scariest part was, when Scott saw a boat on fire.My other  scariest part was when they were battling. My favorite part of the book was when Scott blew up the houses roof with a bomb. And when charlie made an awesome plan.


I would recommend this book to only boys who are 8-10 years old will enjoy this book.


Rating ***

I Survived Hurricane Katrina by Lauren Tarshis

     Barry and his family live in New Orleans. Once they here about Hurricane Katrina, they start to pack up and hit the road. On the bridge, Barry's little sister started getting sick. They have no choice but to turn around and wait out the storm. Soon, Barry's enemy's dog floats up with his family lost. A boat comes up to their house and rescues them. The boat driver Nell, leaves Cruz the dog and Barry at the dock alone. Do you think Barry and Cruz can survive the storm?
   


I liked the part when Barry and his family are at New York City. I was very happy! It made me feel protected.


I would recommend this book to boys and girls who are 7+ in age.


I would rate this book **** stars.
Dylan

ZENDA :LOST ON AQUARIA by Ken Petti and John Amodeo

Zenda, a girl who lives on the planet Azure Blue is having the same bad dream every night. Wehn she goes on a Mykal and Camille. But, the mean girl Alexandra is also in her raft. Alexandra tells Zenda that girls with special powers like Zenda can eat a type of berry. Zenda finds out that the berry will make the creature in her dreams come true. Will the creature be real? Will they get back in time? Find out when you read Zenda: lost on Aquaria.

I would recomend this book for girls who are 8-11 years old.



My favorite part was when Zenda finds out the berries will make the creature from her dreams come true.

RATING: ****

Gregor the Overlander Suzanne Collins

Michael Delia
Fantasy

Its about a boy named Gregor and his sister Boots go into a hole. It leads them to a under world. They find a queen named Luxa that wants to trap them. Boots wants to stay but Gregor needs to get out. Will they escape..........

I think the funniest part is when Gregors grandma calls Gregor a random guy named George.

I  would recommend this book and ages 10-47 would enjoy this book.

I think boys and girls would like this book.

RATING *****
Michael

THE FIVE ANCESTORS TIGER by Jeff Stone

this book is about when China's Cangzhen temple gets burned and only five monks survive. Their  grand master tells them to split apart and go different ways. The monk that represents the tiger is having trouble living alone. Will he be able to survive?

The funniest part of the book was when Malao that represents the monkey stuck his foot in Fu's face. I liked it because they were crammed in a barrel.They barely could move




I would recommend this book to boys who are 9+ years old

RATING *****
           
                                                          Tomo

wiley and grampas creature features night of the living eggnog Kirk scrogges

What happend in the story is wiley and his friends got attacked in there cafiteria at school by an eggnog monster.When wiley whent to his grandparents house            both              3 in a half stars     By kirk scroggs fantisy fiction
                                                    

KIDNAPPED KING By Ron Roy

The king and queen of Costra have been kidnapped! For protection,the prince has been sent to Green Lawn to live with Dink and his family to hide from the kidnappers. Then the prince has been kidnapped too! Will Dink and his friends catch the kidnappers and find their royal friend?

My favorite part was when the young royal was thought to be disappeared.

I would recommend this book for boys who are 6-10.

RATING****

Kevin

THE TALKING T.REX BY Ron Roy

Jud Dink,Josh and Ruth rose friend is visiting with big model trex doing shows to earn money to open a museum. When Jud makes the money money in the trex and goes to check its not there will the get the money back?
Favorite part
When the money was stolen from the T. rex in the secret box.


I would recommend  this book for boys ages 9 to 10.

Rating ****stars

Jarrett

DIVE BOOK ONE THE DISCOVERY by Gordon Korman

I really like the part when thy all are sitting on the dock together talking.
My favorite part is when they are all
sitting on the dock and they are all talking together.


I would recommend this book for boys and girls ages 8 to 20

I rate this book ***** stars.
Reed

OTTOLINE AND THE YELLOW CAT by Chirs Riddell

This book is about a character named Ottoline Brown and Mr Monroe. In the book Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, Ottoline loves to solve mystery. She also likes to help out with the house cleaning, after the house cleaning helpers left, Mr Monroe found a poster that said missing dog. ottoline got curious she looked into the information. What will happen next????????

         In this book the funniest part was when  Mr Monroe dressed like a dog and a bear dressed like a women and took home Mr Monroe because the bear thought he was a real dog.

I would recommend this book for girls ages 9-11

   RATING****
        Celana

TWO MINUTE DRILL by Mike Lupica

This book is about two kids named Scott and Chris. Chris has dyslexia and is tutored by Scott. A big reading test is about to happen and Chris wants to quit already because of his dyslexia. Also, tryouts for the town's team are about to happen and both of them  want to get onto it.
  My favorite part was when Chris passed the reading test and he gave Scott a thumbs-up from across the room.
I would recommend this book to boys ages 9-13
This book in my opinion is a ****
                                            Tommy

MUDVILLE by Kurtis Scaletta

This book was about a boy named Roy and he lives in a town and the special about this town is that it has been raining for 22 years. One day, when Roy came back from school, a foster kid named Sturgis is on the couch. After 3 days of Sturgis being in mudville the rain stops.Nobody can explain what happened. Sinister Bend was the last team they played and after 22 years, it is time for a rematch.

My favorite part was when it stopped raining in mudville

I would recommend this book to boys 8-12

This book in my opinion is ****
matty

Danger On Panther Peak by Bill Wallace

The book is about a panther peak the kids went on and tried to kill the panther.

My best part was when Tom was playing with the shot gun.
I think boys 9-92 years old will enjoy this book.
*****
DAVID

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman

This book is about four kids named Brenton,Kelsey,Judy,& Sam that use a homework machine to do there
do there homework to find the computers using them...


The scariest part of the book is when a kid called the police so they could investigate...


I recommend this book to boys and girls 10-14 years old.


*****





                                                           

THE UNDERDOGS by Mike Lupica

This book is about a town that doesn't have enough money to buy equipment and uniforms for a Pop Warner football team. But then the town came up with the money and were nicknamed the Underdogs.

My favorite part is when Will and his team got to play under the lights and it reminds me of when I practiced under the lights.

  I would recommend this book to boys 9-13 years old
 
This book is an opinion of ***

      Jake

geronimo stilton ship wreck on pirate island

Geronimo goes on a dangerous vacation with his little nephew Benjamin, trap and his sister Thea.

I think the funniest part was when Geronimo saw how small the plane was.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 7-12

Rating * * * *

Eyva

EVE OF THE EMPEROR PENGUIN Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are going on a snowmobile up a volcano. They were tying to get a crown to bring back to the tree house.

The scariest part was when Jack and Annie were going near a volcano.

I would recommend for both boys and girls from ages 7-10 years old

Rating ****

     

TIME WARP TRIO THE NOT SO JOLLY ROGER by Scieske, Jon

 The book is about:  Boys that time travel and get attacked by pirates in need to find the special book after getting out

The scariest part is when the boys almost get shot.

I recommend  this book for boys age 9-11.

My rating for this book is*****.
Andrew

CHRISTMAS IN CAMELOT BY MARY POPE OSBORNE MAGIC TREE HOUSE

Annie and Jack went to Camelot for Christmas and three knight were missing so Jack and Annie went to other side of the world.Also at the end Jack and Annie got attack by a three headed dragon in the cave.

It was the best because Jack and Annie went to the other side of the world and Camelot.

Both boys and girls would enjoy this the age 7.

Rating****

THE MUMMY WITH NO NAME by Geronimo stilton

Professor sand snout called Geronimo Stilton and asked if he could help at the museum. so Geronimo went to the museum and saw a mummy creeping saying ''leave or you'll be sorry''.they all worked together to find the missing papyrus to find the mummy's treasure.

My favorite scariest part was when the mummy said ''go away or you'll be sorry''


I would recommend this book to girls and boys who are 6-12


rating ****

NICHOLAS A MAINE TALE by; Peter Arenstam

Nicholas is a mouse he left home to go to Maine he went to the dock were he would get on a boat then he heads of to Maine in search of his family jurnal



my favorite part  when the animals distracted the man in the cabin.


I would recomend this book to girls and boys 9-10 years old.


rating: *****

Haunted Castle On Hallows Eve by Mary Pope Osborne

 This book is about the adventures of Annie and jack. and they are trying to solve the mystery how the castle  became haunted and return it to its rightful owner.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The scariest part was when they where in the castle they thought they heard ghosts.                                                                                                                                                                                                           I would recommend this book for someone who likes to read about adventures young kids have.                                                                                                                                                                                         I think girls and boys who are ages 8-10 would enjoy this book                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         star rating ****  
Isabella                                                                                                                                                            

TIME WARP TRIO KNIGHTS OF THE KITCHEN TABLE by Sieszka Toa

Three kids go on an adventure to king Arthur's time. they are having a birthday party and a book comes up and time warps the kids to king Arthur's time and they fight a knight and teach kids to play baseball and warp back to the present time.
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my favorite part is when they fight a knight.

 I would recommend this book to mostly to boys of all ages.

I rate this book ****.

Alex

A fabumouse vacation for Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton is having different vacations that he keeps on missing and finally ends up in a really bad hotel because he has family matters to help with and doesn't have time to catch his flight.He also wants to have a vacation from his annoying assistant but when he misses his vacations he ends up with his annoying assistant and a terrible hotel

My favorite part was when he got stuck with his annoying assistant and ended up in a nasty hotel because of missing all of his flights to amazing  places.

I would recommend it would be for both boys and girls ages 5-12.

The rating would be *****

DOWN AND OUT DOWN UNDER by Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo's friend, Petunia, takes him to the Land Down Under to protect nature. They meet a group of people called "The Aborigines".

My favorite part was when Geronimo's friends leaves him alone with the camp.

I would recommend this book to both girls and boys who are between  8-10 years old

Rating: ***

Leonardo

WHITE FANG BY JACK LONDON

White Fang is about a wolf who gets captured with his mom. if he stays, he'll see his mother. when his mother saw White Fang she didn't remember him. White Fang got traded for beer by Beautysmith. but then, he gets saved by Weeden Scott. what happens then??? READ AND SEE!!!

My favorite part was when White Fang killed his enemy.

I recommened this book for kids 9 years old.
*****
Hugh

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE THIRD WHEEL BY JEFF KINNEY

Uncle Gary Greg's uncle told him he needed a place to stay until he gets paid again because he did not have any were to stay.

It was funny when Greg said No No No because someone was sitting there and waved his hand to a person it was a funny part because Greg really wanted to sit there but someone was already there.
girls and boys will love this book ages 8 and 9.
*****
khaleis

mr.harrison is embarrassin by Dan Klutz

in this story at ella mentry school. when the lights go out and chaos erupts. mr.harrison the tech guy has to fix the lights while the founder of the school is lost and. everybody acts like its the end of the world.
my favorite part is when the lights go out and everybody acts as if its the end of the world
i would recommend this to boys and girls ages 8-11
*****
sebastian

JUDY MOODY GOES TO COLLEGE by megan mcdonald

the day Judy moody got to school she had a sub. During math the sub thot that judy was not to good at math

. After school her mom told her that she needs a tutor. When judy met her tutor she liked her.

my favorite part was when judy met her tutor.
this book is good for girls ages 7-10
rating*****
Ava

STINK AND THE INCREDIBLE SUPER-GALACTIC JAWBREAKER by Megan Mcdonald

This book is about a boy named Stink who is getting free stuff just by sending letters to the company.In all that confusion,he misses a letter,and his friend is mad!

My favorite part was when Stink got "stuck" in his P.J.s.

I would recommend this book to girls and boys who are 6-11

RATING ****

The Tweenage Guide to NOT Being UNpopular by Jimmy Gownley

This book is about two girls. Amelia and her friend are very unpopular. Everyone hates them because they are not popular. They want to be popular but somethings are more important.                                                 My favorite part was when Britney had to share her project but said like before every sentence.

 I would recommend this book. I think both boys and girls 8-10 yrs old will enjoy this book.                                         ***                                                                                                                                                                      by Ibrahim

CALVIN AND HOBBES WEIRDOS FROM ANOTHER PLANET by Bill Waterson

 This is about a kid named Calvin and his stuffed animal and they meet these weird things on the way.
the problem is that there is a monster behind  a rock. and they are scared of it.
My favorite part was when the monster jumped out and scared Calvin.
I would recommend this book.I think boys and girls who are 7-11 would enjoy this book.
I rate this book*****.
Harry.

BONE Out from Boneville Jeff Smith

    This is the first book in the bone series .The bones get run out of town,Get  separated each other and  make new friends.They face  evil  people like the  Hooded one and  Kingdok .They also try to stop the hooded one to capture Phoney bone to  awake the dream eating lord.

 My favorite part is when Thorn and Fone bone   almost get caught by  Kingdok and his army and they ....

     I would recommend  this book for someone to read

I think boys who are 9-12 years old will enjoy this book.
Rating *****.
Shun

Sticky Burr Adventures in Burrrwood Forest by John Lechner

    This book is about a burr named Sticky Burr who has different interests than the other burrs.the other burrs make fun of him so he runs away and goes on an adventure with his best friend Draffel. But when he goes back to the village it's being atacked by wild dogs! Can he save the village?

    My favorite moment was when Sticky Burr got caught in mid air by his by his best friend Draffel.

   I would recommend this book for both boys, and girls ages 10-8

   Rating:****

   By: Michael

BABYMOUSE SKATER GIRL by Jeniffer L. Holm

Coach Bearnakova invites Babymouse to skating lessons. Everyone has a trophy except for her. Babymouse tries hard to go through pain, sleepiness, and missing cupcakes. Will she ever work hard enough to eran a trophy like her friends?
It was funny when Babymouse gobbled up a cupcake because she missed them so much.
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls from 6-11 years old.
* * * *

Asterix and the Class Act by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo

There are 14 new stories about a man named Asterix with  companion, Obelix. Some are in B.C. and A.D.
My favorite part was when Impedimenta and Popsy have a  fashion fight and call their husbands in.
I would recommend this book for boys 9-10.
***

RAVEN'S REVENGE by Anthony Masters

  Andy goes kayaking at Grey stone Grange, he hopes to forget about his ghastly nightmares he been having about ravens.On the river he discovers that real life can be scarier than bad dreams. Weird ravens circle overhead and threaten to end his life and dreams to win the cup. Andy is determined to win , but what is the secret of behind those dive bombing birds?

    Andy and his rival fall in the river. His rival surfaces with a gash. suddenly ravens fill the air, they are going to attack. What is Andy going to do?      

   RECOMMENDED  to girls and boys of 5 and older

    RATING:  ****

   By Niles

BABYMOUSE PUPPY LOVE by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

             

  This book is about a mouse named Babymouse. Babymouse really wants a puppy. And one day, a lost pitiful puppy comes up to her. She feeds it, washes it, and picks up it's waste,yuck! Through all the days of her puppy Buddy chewing her stuff up. Until one day....
   My favorite part was when Babymouse accidentally left all of her pets' cages open and they jumped out and had a party under the bed.
     I would not recommend this book. I think girls 4-5 years old would enjoy this book.
RATING: **
Sarah

THE HARDY BOYS SEE YOU, SEA ME by Franklin W Dixon

  Two boys go into a deep sea video game and find out someone is a murderer! Will they solve the the case? Or will everyone die?

  The scariest part is when something awful happened to the bravest member on board.

 I would recommend this book for boys ages 9-15.

 RATING***
By Pranav

BABYMOUSE DRAGON SLAYER by Jennifer L Holm and Matthew Holm

    This comic is a story about a mouse her name is Babymouse. Babymouse gets a bad report on her recent math test, her teacher says that if she enters the Math Olympics, she'll forget all about it. This forces Babymouse to do so, will she be able to defeat the other teams?

    I think the scariest part was when she finally got the hang of the questions but she breaks her pencil.

 I think girls from ages 6-8 would enjoy this comic book.
RATINGS:****
Cynthia

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID by jeff kiny

The main character is Greg. The setting takes place at middle school. Greg does not like Middle school.

My favorite part is when Ralfy etas the cheese.

I recommend this book to boys 8-11 years.

RATING ****.

STINK BY Megan McDonald

the is a story about kid named stink who will not stop shrinking will he stop shrinking what will he do read Stink to find out.


My favorite part is when he eats his peas and drinks his milk but he still does not get taller.
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls from 6-8
RATING ***
Tyler

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE UGLY TRUTH by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley really wants to grow up because he is one of the small kids.But is getting older really all it's meant to be?This book is all about growing up in Middle School, which to Greg is not an easy task!Read more by reading this book.



I enjoyed the "Lock in" boys and girls party a lot!


I would recommend this book to boys and girls who are 9-11 years old will enjoy this book.
RATING****
Ariana

DEAR DUMB DIARY NOBODY'S PERFECT, I'M AS CLOSE AS IT GETS by Jim Benton

Jamie Kelly wants to prove her best friend that she,Jamie, isn't dumb. Jamie also finds a way to get better grades. Will Jamie get away with better grades? Or will her own plans turn against her?

My favorite part of this book was when Jamie realizes that extracurricular clubs are in a permanent record and she says that "lazy surgeons make patients do their own stitches."

I would recommend this book for girls ages 9-12 years old.
RATING *****

MRS.LILY IS SILLY by Dan Gutman

Mrs. Lily Is Silly is about when A.J'S class is in charge of writing a school newspaper and the kids go crazy writing mean articles about the teachers.What will happen next?
The book is funny because a lot of the teachers get arrested at the end of the book when they did not do anything wrong.
I would recommend this book for both boys and girls 7-10 years old.
****
Ana

GOOSEBUMPS: MONSTER BLOOD by R.L Stine

This book is about a boy Evan stays at his aunts house, and he has a friend named Andy. They buy monster blood and it will not stop growing. and then the dog started to chock what will Evan do to save his dog Triger. What do you think will happen?

The scariest part of the book is when the dog eats the monster blood.

I think boys and girls who are 9 -12 would enjoy this book
rating
****
Julia

LEVEN THUMPS AND THE GATEWAY TO FOO by Obert Skye

             Leven Thumps comes from a horrible family. A skymph comes and overtime he explains that a evil person is trying  here from another world and destroy it.On his journey he befriends a girl named Winter also comes from a horrible family.

The most weird part was when Leven didn't sleep for three whole days

I would recommend this book
I think boys who are 7-15 years old would enjoy this book
I would rate this ****

Vishal

WAR OF THE WORLDS H.G.Wells

When martians come to earth humans want to meet them, but soon  they change their minds. The martians have amazing weapons and superior minds.who will win,good or evil.......
The scariest part was when the heat ray gets into action.
I would recommend this book to boys & girls ages 10-15
I would rate this book ****
                                                                                                                              by kathrine

ANIMORPHS HORK-BAJIR CHONICLES K.A AppleGate

DAK Hamee, a Hork-Bajir gets andilite vistitors. Andilites have morphing technoligy and one of Dak Hanees andilite vistitors, has morphing technoligy. Esplin6499 and his people try to get into the andilites atmosphere.
My favorite part was when aldrea (one of the andilites) morphs into a chadoo finally when Dak Hamee brings her one.
I would recommend this to boys and girls ages 9-13
I would rate this ****
Darla

THE SEARCH FOR THE DRAGON SHIP by Tony Abbot

       An evil princess wants to find a ship that is scattered all over Droon. Eric, Neal, and Julie also need to find the ship. The winner will take all of Droon.



the scariest part was when there were ghost riders near Eric, Neal , and Julie.

I would recommend this book to people 8-88 years old.


RATING *** !!!!

H.I.V.E. by Mark Walden

Otto is delivered to a strange school where they teach you how to become a super villain.  Otto is trying to save his friends from the evil villain Cypher.Cypher is part of the villain organization the school is in but,he hates the school principle Max. Cypher  will stop at nothing to destroy Otto's friends,and school.Can Otto save his friends?
The scariest part of this book was when they were under attack.

 I would recommend this book for kids 8-12 years old.
I would rate this book *****+.
Max

THE TITAN'S CURSE by Rick Riorden

This book was about when Percy, Thalia, Zoe, Grover, and Bianca go on a quest to find Artemis and Annabeth. They go to NYC to find The goddess and half blood. But they don't know where to go to find them. Then Bianca gets lost and there are only 4 people left to find Artemis and Annabeth. Will they find them before time runs out?

The saddest part was when Annabeth got lost and they have to search for her. But will they find her before she dies?

I would recommend this book for both girls and boys ages 8-17

RATING ***** !!!

THE GIRL WHO CRIED MONSTER by R.L.Stine

Lucy lives in a small town. She is always scaring her brother and friends with made-up monster stories, but now she thinks the librarian, Mr. Mormtan , is a real monster! She try`s to tell her parents but since she tells so many monster stories that her parents don`t believe her. Is the librarian a monster? If so ,will her parents believe her?

The scariest part for me was when the so called monster started chasing Lucy down the street and Lucy was running.

I think kids ages 11 - 8 years old would enjoy this book.

****

FLOORS by Patrick,Carman

Leo knows the Whippet Hotel is not a regular hotel.He wants to find out what the mystery is.He finds a friend that will help him on a dangerous mission.
The funniest part was when a girl screamed because a mechanical spider went on her arm.
I would recommend this book to both girls and boys and from ages 8-12.
RATING ****
                                 Ittai

GILDA JOYCE by Jennifer Allison

One summer day Gilda Joyce was in the big city and she was heading up to her apartment.Gilda was spending the summer in a spy convention group.Gilda visited so many places like the science museum.Then after a few weeks Gilda got so bored the only place she visited was the spy convention.After awhile every time Gilda went to the spy museum Gilda started seeing a women who had a blood stained star.Gilda was so curios.Gilda ran home to think about this.After awhile it became dark.Gilda went to bed and then Gilda had this wacky dream about Abraham Lincoln and Gilda wanted to know what that meant.At five a'clock Gilda called her friend Wendy and Wendy answered the phone grumpily.Gilda started yelling about what happened.Wendy froze for a second and then said it was probably something  weird. Gilda pondered on this wacky image but she couldn't figure it out!Do you think you know what's happening and is it fake or real?

Rating****

I think this would be good for girls 9-13

Rokibat

DEATHS DOOR by Betsy Cromer

   Herculeah Jones and her best friend Meat almost get shot by an unknown gunman.  Herculeah thinks that it has something to do with Meat's Uncle's hat, which he was wearing on their date.  Will they live to tell the tale?

I think the best part was when Uncle Neiman kidnapped Herculeah.
I would recommend this book to people who are 9 and up

rating *****

THE PAINTING THAT WASN'T THERE by Steve Brezenoff

This book is about a kid called Gum witch is his nick name. He has three other really good friends and they went to a Museum for a field trip. There was a famous painting and it had some unusual paint strokes. On the barrel. They list a few suspects but who do you think stole the famous painting?                                            
My favorite part was when the detective cought the secutity guard .

I would recommend this book for both boys and girls ages 8-10

RATING
****