MY SECRET WAR by Mary Pope Osborne

My Secret War is a World War II diary of Maddie Beck. Maddie is an 8th grader from Long Island, New York who wanted to make a difference because her dad was in war. She started by creating a club called Kids Fight For Freedom to help soldiers in need. Then one day her family received a telegram that turned Maddie's world upside down.

My favorite part took place on June 23rd,1942. I liked it because it was exciting and scary at the same time.What happened was Maddie and her friend Johnny were patrolling the beach for Nazi soldiers when they found a big pile of seaweed. They started to dig it up. Underneath was a box filled with tubes and white powder. Near by was a pack of German cigarettes, 2 coats, a pair of overalls and 3 caps with Nazi swastikas on them.

I would recommend this book for boys and girls ages 8-11
Rating*****

Riley

COLOR ME DARK by Patricia C. McKissak

The main character of the book, Nellie Lee Love, is moved up North to Chicago when her uncle dies suspiciously down South. But Chicago is not as safe as her family hoped. There are riots, fighting, and prejudice. Through the trials of their new home, the family’s love keeps on getting stronger. The worst part of the book was when Erma Jean loses her voice after her favorite uncle dies. I think girls who are 9-13 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Jennette Alberts

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

My Brother's Keeper, by Mary Pope Osborne

My book is about a girl named Virginia, her Pa, And her brother Jed. Her family gets split up and Jed gives Virginia his journal while Virginia Stays with her neighbors, Mrs. Mc Cully and Jane Ellen bake bread for the injured soldiers. Her brother Jed was missing then found with a broken leg. There are lots of adventures in this book. My favorite part was when the war started. I like this part because there’s a lot of action. They describe every thing that happens. I think children who are any age will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls would enjoy this book RATING: ***** NN