CODE TALKER - Joseph Bruchac

This book is about a native boy who went to mission school. Mission school is a school where they teach native children the English language, but they were very strict. If they heard you talk Navajo instead of English they would beat you with a bat or worse. The boys name is Ned , well not exactly they changed his name in mission school. His name in Navajo; it is ''Yaat'eeh. Year after year he finished school and then one day he was listening to the radio and he heard that Japan is in war with the United States.  They needed Navajo men and he wanted to sign up, but he was too young, so he had to wait a year before he could sign up.  This was hard for him because he wanted to help out in the war.

I know somebody  who has struggled by having to wait. Once he was old enough he signed up and then  he was brought to boot camp and was told he would be a code talker.  A code talker speaks in code to a radio that goes to the Navy.  The main character changed through out the book because it was so top secret that he couldn't even tell his own family.  He was shipped out to Hawaii to practice in the dessert and jungle and then he was sent off to his first combat zone... will he survive?

Ben

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

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

When will this War be Over by Barry Denenberg

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

Anna Sunday by Sally Keehn

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

Evvy's Civil War by ???

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

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

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

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

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

Hannah's Helping Hands by Jean Van Leeuwen

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

The Secret Soldier by Ann McGovern

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

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

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

The Journal of James Edmond Pease by Jim Murphy

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

The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins by Walter Dean Myers

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

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson by Barry Denenberg

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

Surviving Hitler

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

Hidden Child of the Holocaust by ???

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

Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp

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

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

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

My Brother's Keeper by Mary Pope Osborne

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

When will this Cruel War be Over by Barry Denenberg

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

Son of Liberty by ???

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