The Rumpelstiltskin Problem by Vivian Vande Velde

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

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

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

Ice Magic by Matt Christopher

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

Beacon Street Girls: Worst Enemies, Best Friends

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

Frindle by Andrew Clements

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

The Comeback Challenge by Matt Christopher

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

Yang the Youngest and his Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka

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

Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

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

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

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

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

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

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

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

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

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

McGrowl by Bob Balaban

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

Brian's Rerturn by Gary Paulsen

The book is about surviving in the Canadian wilderness. There was no one else there. He is only 13 years old. My favorite part of the book was when he met an old man who lived there for a long long time and his name was Billy, but he only saw him for one day. I think both boys and girls ages 7-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: * NN

Fort Chipewyan Homecoming by Morningstar Mercredi

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

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

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

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian goes to his dad in a plane. The pilot dies due to a heart attack. The plane crashes and Brian has to survive in the wilderness alone until someone comes to save him. If they come to save him. I think the scariest part is when a moose attacked Brian over and over under the water. I think boys ages 11-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** ViolinLover98

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

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

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

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

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

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

Brian's Rerturn by Gary Paulsen

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

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

Brian is stuck in the wilderness and he has to survive the winter. He has to get clothes, shelter, and food. I think children who are 10 + years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: ***** V T Lover

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian was in the Canadian wilderness. He wanted to go to the wilderness because he had gone once before and it really changed his life (in Hatchet) so he wanted to come back. Once Brian almost drowned when he was sleeping and it started to rain and the rain got in his tent! I think children who are 11-15 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: **** Life is great 14

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

The book is about surviving in the wilderness. There was no one else there. It takes place in the Canadian wilderness. He is only 13 years old. My favorite part of the book was when he met an old man who lived there for a long long time and his name was Billy but he only saw him for one day. I think children who are 7 to 13 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * NN

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

This book is about a 13 year old boy/teenager Brian Robeson. He has to survive in the Canadian wilderness in the winter. With nothing but clothes (one pair of clothes). Do you think that Brian will survive in the wildness? Read it and find out! My favorite part in the book is when he gets rescued by this Cree trapper family at the end. This is a serious, adventurous survival story. Remember keep on reading! I think both boys and girls ages 10-15 will enjoy this book. RATING: ********** Smiley pup 123

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

This book is about three domestically raised animals, two dogs and a cat, who run away from the person who is taking care of them while their owners are on vacation. They encounter many dangers, but in the end, find their owners. My favorite part was when the cat gets swept down a river. A lonely little girl named Helvi finds him and takes him in, until he is strong enough to rejoin his companions and leave. It is very sweet. I think children who are 7 and up years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: **** Violasmoothie 2

The River by Gary Paulsen

A man named Derek comes by Brian Robeson’s house and asks him to go back to the Canadian wilderness so that Derek could learn about survival. Brian says yes. Then Derek gets struck by lightning and gets in a coma. The lightning also struck the radio so the radio was broken. Then he saw a trading post across the river. He has to go across the river. Will he make it? Read the book to find out. My favorite part of the book was when he has to go across the river and the river is so wild so he has to survive. I love when people have to survive. I think both boys and girls all ages will like this book RATING: **** Anonymous

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian goes to his dad in a plane. The pilot dies due to a heart attack. The plane crashes and Brian has to survive in the wilderness alone until someone comes to save him. If they come to save him. I think the scariest part is when a moose attacked Brian over and over under the water. I think children who are 11-14 years old will enjoy this book I think boys will read this book RATING: *** NN

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

It is about a boy who’s plane crashed and he has to survive in the wilderness all alone. My favorite part of the book is when Brian made fire. I think children who are 10 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * The totally awesome best person on earth

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

A boy named Brian Robeson is stuck in the Canadian wilderness during winter. After a summer and fall now winter. His life is at stake!! What can he ( make that must) do to survive?? My opinion on the grosses part of the book is toward the end. Don’t worry it won’t ruin the book. Brian is watching a couple of wolves eat the moose he was watching…. ALIVE!!!! They were eating the mooses rump (or butt) while the moose was still alive!!!!! It was nasty!!! I think children who are 8-12 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: **** Dishwasher26

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

This book is about 13-year old. My favorite part is when Is when Brian gets attacked by an animal! I think children who are10-13 years old will enjoy this book I think boys will read this book. RATING: ***** Teddy Bear

Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen

Brians Return is a book about a boy named Brian and he decides to return to the Canadian wilderness. Brian plans all the things he will bring on his adventure. But will Brian survive?? My favorite part was when Brian was packing up for his trip and he was figuring out what he should bring. Also I really like his visits with Caleb. I think children who are 10-14 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * asoccerchick

The White Stag by Kate Seedy

What-the-Dickens by Gregory Maguire

Typical of author Gregory Maguire (Seven Spinning Spiders, Leaping Beauty), he takes a fairy tale and runs with it! This latest novel is all about the tooth fairy civilization, and its discovery by a lonely child, Gage. The book is about how a now grown-up Gage is retelling his experience to 3 young cousins during a dark and stormy night (perfect mood-setting). If you like Maguire's combination of quirky yet eloquently descriptive writing, this novel is perfect for you, boy or girl, at any age! RATING: ****and a half (sometimes, it's just TOO silly!) LLL

"Montreal" by Stillman D. Rogers

This book tells you all about Montreal's cool facts, famous landmarks, and stuff like that. Well, Montreal is on an island shaped like a boomerang, and has Ste Helene and Notre Dame close by. Some famous landmarks are the Notre Dame Basilica, Mont-Royal, Jardin Botanique, and the Olympic Park. There were many different types of people, but the first people were French. In 1996, the city's population was 1,016, 376. The economy feeds on Banking, financing, insurance companies, stock markets and manufacturing. There are also many ski resorts open year round. The landscape is gorgeous, from the flowers, to the streams, to the carefully architected cities. The most interesting thing I learned was that Notre Dame was actually created by the dirt and rocks that were dug out of the subway in Montreal, and were dumped in the river. I think that any age from kids to adults would want to learn a little bit about Montreal. RATING: **** *kool~kiddo*

The BFG by Roald Dahl

The BFG is about a Big Friendly Giant. He snatches a little girl named Sofie and brings her to a whole new world of giants. My favorite part is when the BFG eats a giant cucumber. I think girls ages 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ****** lemonade35

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

This book is a fantasy about a boy who was a wizard at 15 years old. My favorite part was the round spinning room with a ton of doors inside the Department of Ministries. I think both boys and girls ages 9+ will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** pogo boy

Babe and Me by Dan Gutman

This book is about a boy who time travels to the date of the baseball cards. Then he meets Babe Ruth! He goes to the 1932 world series game 3 and sees Ruth point with 2 fingers to right center field. He called his shot! My favorite part was when the home run bounced off of an old lady's head and Joe's dad dove and caught the famous home run. I think boys who are 8+ will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** pogo boy

Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott

It’s about three kids that find a secret world with monsters and wizards. My favorite part was when one of the three kids jumps off a building on fire to a hot air balloon but he missed. I think kids ages 9-99 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Droon dragon

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng

A girl named Molly Moon hypnotized the adoption center owner Ms. Adderson to snip up her suits and like her because she hated Molly more than any thing. She also hypnotizes Edna, the cook. Edna cooks Molly the best spaghetti and the bully the spiciest food. After hypnotizing many people Molly becomes a braodway star. My favorite part was when Molly hypnotizes Mrs. Anderson to snip her suits adn wear her teeth on a necklace, and to put her underwear on her head! I think both boys and girls of any age will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** JP

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

This book is about a querky kid who is oddly famous in The Wizard World about living from a deadly Wizard attack from The Dark Lord Voledomort. Harry Potter Who lives with his horrible Aunt, Uncle and fat cousin. While they are on vacation when Harry gets a letter from a giant. Then he goes with the giant (Hagrid) to get his school supplies. Then He gets to Hogwarts meeting some new friends (Ron and Hermonie) There They meet an evil little devil Draco Malfoy. Then he becomes the youngest seeker in a decade. For Christmas he gets an invisibility cloak. He uses it go and see his family in the mirror of Erised. In the end he has to get past a three headed dog get on a flying broom and play a giant chess game. The he sees one of his teachers who is possessed by Lord Voldemort. Then it ends. My Favorite part of the book is when Harry, Ron and Hermione go through the trapdoor, but he has to get past a giant three headed dog! After that they get stuck in magical root type things called Devils Snare. After they get past Devils Snare, Harry rides a magic broom to get a flying key and open the door. Then they have to play a giant game of Knight's Chess where Ron sacrifices himself. Harry and Hermione to go through the door after they win the chess game. After that a dead troll is in a room where Harry and Hermione pass through that room there is a table in a dungeon-like room where Hermione and Harry drink potions so Hermione can go back to help Ron. Harry goes to see who is behind the madness at Hogwarts.

I think anyone will enjoy this book

RATING: ************************ The Person is Writing

Fairy Realm: The Last Fairy Apple Tree by Emily Rodda

Jessie goes into her grandmothers friends garden and Jessie found a gnome and needs to bring the gnome named Bilbert back to Brill. Jessie and Bilbert needed to go to the realm and find her friends Giff and Mabelle to help them get to Brill. They need help going throw the priklely long maze so they get a furrybear to help them then they got to Brill witch was the goal. But there was no fairy apple trees so Jessie told Billbert to wipe his beard and fairy apple seeds fell out. I think girls who are 5-13 years old will enjoy this book RATING: ***** Puppy7

Goosebumps: Don't go to Sleep! by R.L. Stine

Matt hates his tiny new bedroom. It’s so small it’s practically a closet. Matt’s mother told him not to sleep in the guest room. So late one night, he did exactly what his mother told him not to do. That’s when Matt’s nightmares come to life! RISE AND SHINE. FOREVER! My favorite part of the book is all of the different families he suffers from.

I think children who are 8 years old will enjoy this book because it could give nightmares to seven year olds.

I think both boys and girls will read this book because there is a girl who helps Matt along the way

RATING: ****

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The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

This book is about a girl named Emily Windsnap, She finds out she’s a mermaid in her first swim class in sixth grade. She sneaks out at night to see her mermaid friend named Shona. My favorite part of the book was when she saw her dad for the first time in prison then she got away fast to go see Shona and her mom. I think girls who are 9-11 years old will enjoy this book RATING: **** Book Bubble

Pendragon: Black Water by D.J.McHale

This book is about these people who travel through time and space to save territories from collapsing into chaos by an evil guy called Saint Dane. The main character is Bobby. My favorite part was when Bobby finally realizes that cats are more advanced than humans. I think boys will read this book RATING: ***** Sarcastic Tiger

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

It is about Percy, Annabeth and Grover who go on a quest to the underworld to find the Master Bolt that Ares stole from Zeus. They set a building on fire and a monster that looked like a dog chased Percy into the water. Then at the end they returned the Master Bolt to Zeus. My favorite part was when Percy found the Master Bolt. I think children who are 8-12 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: ***** PATS12

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dave Pilkey

This book is about George and Harold copying their comic book on a “real life” copier and lots of bad things start happening, like they eat the gym teacher! My favorite part was when there was flip-o-rama and the talking toilets ate there gym teacher then they barfed him up.

I think children who are years 7-18 old will enjoy this book

I think boys will read this book

RATING: ******

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Kittens in the Kitchen by Ben M. Baglio

This book is about a girl who sets up a place for Walton (a stray cat that the girl is taking care of) to give birth. But Walton finds a different spot. It turned out to be the janitor’s kitchen on his best shirts. But the janitor doesn’t like cats. The girl has a week to save the kittens or else… DEATH. Will she save them or not? Keep reading to find out! My favorite part is of the book is when the kittens grow stronger and their eyes open. I think girls 7 and up will enjoy this book. RATING: ************************ Angel Puppy

Caption Under Pants and the attack of the talking toilets by Dave Pilkey

A principal turns into Captain Underpants and saves the world. My favorite part was when the toilet eats them.

I think children who 7-10 years old will enjoy this book

I think boys will like to read this. RATING: *****

NN

Night at the Museum by Leslie Goldman

This book is about Larry Daily and his new job as the night watchman at the Museum of Natural History My favorite part was when the old night watchmen tried to steal the magical tablet. I think both boys and girls ages 9-14 will read this book. RATING: ***** NN

Seeking Sugar by Cynthia L. Brinson

The book is about a girl named Kate and she hated school and then when her 4^th grade teacher let her set in the front she liked My favorite part of this book was when Kate found out that she was as Sugar Rose

I think children who are 7-9 years old will enjoy this book

I think girls will read this book

RATING: ****

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The Water Mirror by Kai Meyer

A girl named Merle who is a magic mirror apprentice. When Merle shows Junipa (another character in the book) her magic mirror. The surface is water and Merle can stick her body parts in it. I think boys and girls who are 8-12 years old will enjoy this book RATING: **** ILVFNTSY

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K.Rowling

This book is about Harry is in the Tri wizard Tournament that includes three challenges. Harry survives all three and defeating Lord Voldormort. My favorite part of this book was when Harry defeats Voldomort in the end.

I think children who are 9 and up years old will enjoy this book

I think both boys and girls will read this book

RATING: ******* TBGE

The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson

Set in the late 1800's/early 1900's, this is a mystery about a foundling (an abandoned baby that was found and adopted). Annika grew up happily in Austria until age 11 when a series of events occured that would alter her life. An elderly woman moves in with a neighbor, an elegant woman arrives as her long lost mother, and a gypsy boy Zed and his horse Rocco develop a complicated relationship with Annika. All of these combine to form a great story of intrigue, family and friendship. How will Annika's life turn out? Who's telling the truth? And what about all of those jewels???? Read and see! I think that girls would especially like this book, ages 9-12 RATING: **** LLL PS: Author Eva Ibbotson has written many other kid's books, like The Secret of Platform 13, Which Witch, Dial-a Ghost, and Island of the Aunts.

The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence

Ever wonder what life was like for kids in ancient Roman times??? Join Flavia and her 3 friends as they roam through Rome in their adventures and mystery-solving. I guarantee you'll enjoy reading this book!

My favorite part is Aristo's Scroll at the back of the book...a modern-day glossary explaining the terms used in the book that you might not be familiar with.

Follow up with The Secrets of Vesuvius, The Pirates of Pompeii, and the Assassins of Rome; they are all part of the Roman Mysteries series.

I think boys and girls will enjoy reading this book.

Rating *****

Ciao!

LLL