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
****                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   











                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis

Dan and Amy are trying to get out of the Italian airport to find there uncle. The problem was that it was hard to get out of the airport. There is really tight security!

The best part was at the beginning because you didn't know what  was going to happen.

I would not recommend this book

I think girls and boys ages 6-7 will enjoy this book

Rating *
Shrey

THE PHARAOHS SECRET by Marrissa Moss

This story was about a brother and sister who mysteriously disappeared and found their selves in Egypt. Surprisingly they ended up there to take a tour of the pyramids. Suddenly all their friends got lost and disappeared!!! Will Judy and Ryan try to help their friends or will they go on the hunt for the Pharaohs tomb?

My favorite part was when Judy and Ryan time warped and found their selves in Egypt.

I would recommend this book for boys and girls ages 10-15!

I would give this book ***** stars.

Eva

MICK HARTE WAS HERE Barbara Park

Everything thing was perfectly fine until one day..................The book I'm reading was about a girl named Phoebe, and her brother got in a bike accident. He had a severe head injury and died. Phoebe is trying to hide the coincident that she is effected .When really, she is having a hard time getting through the tragedy. She doesn't know why it happened to her. Everybody tries to comfort her but she doesn't like it at all. She just doesn't understand.

The funniest part was when Phoebe was telling memories about her brother, also when Phoebe had a dream about her brother and her dog, Wocket.

I would recommend this book.

I think both boys and girls who are 8-13 years old will enjoy this book.

I rate this book *****

Jaida

CONFETTI GIRL by Diana Lopez

      Lina a middle schooler, is trying to make it through school work,sports,friends, and fights.Shes overwhelmed trying to do everything at once. Her mom died and she lives with her dad. With her best friend across the street life seems more bearable though. Lina`s in allot of stress but when she finds out her BFF has been using her as an escsus to meet her boyfriend, shes outraged!

   My favorite part was when they had a cascornes war. A cascorane is a Spanish egg filled with confetti and painted. They made them. They got mad and started throwing them. Sounds like fun!

 I recommend this book to girls 9-13 years old.

RATING: * * * * *
Rachel



 

THE RESCUE Gordon Korman

The book was about Aiden's sister was kidnapped! FBI and agents goes in to the blizzard finding lost Meg. Meg also escaped but in the blizzard! Kidnappers with a ransom note, Meg lost in blizzard,FBI and agents searching,everybody every where!

My favorite part was when everybody in a tunnel(a dark tunnel)and a kidnapper with a gun shooting!

I think that boys and girls who are 8-10 will enjoy this book.

****
Henry

GAME CHANGERS by Mike Lupica

This book is about a kid named Ben that wants to play quarterback in football but there is a kid that is starting named Shawn will Ben be quarterback?

The most surprising part for me was that the quarterback Shawn doesn't even want to be quarterback just for his dad that was a quarterback in the NFL.

I would recommend this book for boys ages 8-20

This book in my opinion is a *****


Kai

THE BIG FIELD by:Mike Lupica

 My book is about a baseball team that isn't very good at first but then gets better.Their coach isn't very nice. All the players sport their other team mates.
 My favorite part in my book is the ending of the book!
 I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 10-12 .
 I rate this book *** stars.

          Gia

IVY+BEAN by Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall

Ivy + Bean is about to girls who live in the same neighborhood ,and become best friends over a adventure.Ivy thinks that she is a witch. Ivy try casting spells on other people.Bean on the other hand runs away from home ,and goes on a adventure with Ivy.
My favorite part is the end but you have to read the book to find out......!
 I would recommend this book.
 Girls would like to read it ages 7-11.
I give this book **** stars.
Marina

YEAR OF THE DOGS by Grace Lin

The book  is about a girl talking about her celebrating year of the dog.The main character  meets a new friend named Melody and has lots adventures in family.Also she has a new cousin named Albert while she is enjoying the party for her  new cousin.

My favorite part is the is the ending when the main character is celebrating something  else.

I would recomed both boys and girls up to 8-10 years old.

*****
Jishan

Magic tree house hour of the olyimpics by mary pope osborn

Jack and Annie travel to ancient Greece  for a Greek book for the tree house. Annie almost got taken by Greek gods. Jack saved her.
 My favorite part  was when they met Pegasus , because I like horses.

 I would recommend this book for boys and girls from ages 6-10.  

RATING    **

Leprechaun In Late Winter: Magic Tree House by: Mary Pope Osborne

This time Jack and Annie, travel to Ireland to show Lady Gregory her talents but, fairies/Si take her away in a accidental command. Then they have to go into their hive and attempt to save her. Do they get her back...........?

The best part was when the Si took Augusta away.

 I think boys and girls who are 8-10 will like this book.


Rating: ***** .



by: Colin

Jack Stalwart mission to find max by :Elisebith Singer Hunt

Jack's brother is missing in Egypt and jack goes to Egypt.
The funnest part was when he got trapped in his own trap.
I would recommend this to boys ages 9-13.
Rating ****

Charlie

THE CURSE OF THE CHEESE PYRAMID BY GERONIMO STILTON

This book is about a mouse who is really busy, he was  sent on a trip and the plane was crazy and when he got there he met a professor and went into a cheese pyramid and the professor  tripped  on a snake and when Geronimo  went  home his office was still busy.

My favorite and scariest part was when he went into the the pyramid and tripped and saw a snake.

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

My rating for this book is **** stars

Sophia

THE YEAR OF THE PANDA MARIAN SCHLIIEN

In this book there was a boy named lu yi and he and his dad were in the woods looking for fire wood when they found a little panda in a tree and they took him home and took care of him but soon he had to go to the reserve for pandas were they would take care of him.

My favorite part of this book was when the found  the panda in the tree I would recommend this book to kids 10 and under  

I would give this book **** stars
Amber

The Peddler's Gift by Maxine Rose Schur

This book was about a young boy named Leibush who ran home from playing to find that his friend Shnook is there. When Shnook is about to leave Leibush finds that the peddler had left a dradle under the table. But 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 synagouge and thought he was someone else.

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

Rating ****
Allie

DEAR FISH by Chris Gall

  Dear Fish is about when a little boy named Peter Alan rights a letter to the fish saying" Dear Fish,where you live is pretty cool.You should come visit us some day.Plus mom makes good pies.Sincerely Peter Alan" and then he finds the fish.
  The funniest part for me was when Peter Alan's mom goes to the hair dresses and finds a octopus on her head with scissors, a comb, and a hot curler. that made me laugh.
 I would recommend this book for both boys and girls for the age of 5-10.
This book deserves *****
By olivia
                    

journal of patrick seamus flaherty united states marine corps khe sanh veitnam 1968 by elea emerson white

The book was about a united states marine by the name of Patrick seamus flahrty in the khe sanh Vietnam
war on hill 881n who was in a squad with tough guys that he gets along with.

the worst thing that happened was when patrick seamus flahrty got injured when a missile hit nearby and he
got a lung puncture and shrapnel all over

i rate this book *****

this book is a war book for boys or girls who are 10-13.

this book is a historical fiction book in the dear America series that takes place in the khe sanh veitnam war.
Maxwell

I SURVIVED THE ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis

This story is about a boy named Lucas who survived the attacks of the Twin Towers on 9/11. He had to face terrible moments and even lose his uncle!

The scariest part was how Lucas and his dad and others, jumped into a building because of an explosion.

I think both boys and girls that are 9 and older would recommend this book

I give this book *****
Andrew

RIDING FREEDOM by Pam Munoz Ryan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 When Charlotte escapes from the orphanage after her favorite horse dies, she must dress as a boy and sleep in a barn hayloft. When she moves to California she meets someone who wants women to vote. Will Charlotte vote?

         My least favorite part of the book is when Charlotte gets kicked in the eye by a horse and becomes half blind. I was afraid she wouldn't be able to ride again.

       I would recommend this book to girls age eight and up.

       Rating: * * * * *

Rachel    

BEN AND ME by Robert Lawson

This is book about a mouse and Ben Franklin.They are really good friends. They love to make extraordinary inventions together.One of their favorite inventions they enjoy making together is the lightning rod. "It collects lightning and makes electricity" says Ben franklin.The mouse and Ben make extraordinary inventions and sometimes make mistakes. But thats okay everybody makes mistakes and learn from their mistakes.

A very funny part in the story is when Ben took a swim in the pond he came out with seaweed on his head and took a run after and got all covered in thorns.That really forced a giggle out of me.

I would not recommend this book because it is not the kind I see kids reading. If you want to read this book  I would recommend this book to ages 8 through 10 years old.

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


Max

The Civil War Experience by Matt Doeden and Allison Lassieur

 
You are a runaway slave and you are running for freedom you run into a river, and you are escaping to Ohio. Your swimming  across the river you hope you get across.Will you make it?

The worst thing in the story is that they are mostly an unhappy ending.

I recommend this book and I recommend it to boy and girl that is 7 years old .

I rate this book ***

Incheol

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

Ben and Me by Robert Lawson

this book is about Benjamin Franklin and a mouse.

Brief Summary of the book:
The characters of this book are Benjamin and a mouse.
This book takes place in Benjamin Franklin's house.
In the beginning of the story the mouse talks about Benjamin Franklin.

My first favorite part is in chapter 1 when the mouse said "many so called historians have attempted to write documents of Ben Franklin's life".
My second favorite part of the story is when the mouse said "here" i Said to myself "is home".
My last favorite part is when the mouse said "when i woke up the room was sizzling warm"!

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

Rating:****
Waleed

SAM THE MINUTEMAN BY NATHANIEL BENCHELY

Sam is a boy who gets involved with the start of the american revolution all because his best friend got shot when guess who attacked? If you guessed the British you are correct.

My favorite part is when the minutemen drive off the British.

I would recommend this book to kids ages 8-10.

rating *** 

Logan 

I SURVIVED THE BOMBING OF PEARL HARBOR, 1941 by Lauren Tarshis

It started when Danny was play with his friend at Pearl Harbor then some Japanese airplanes came bombing the boats. When he saw the boat sink the airplane came down shooting at Danny and Danny was running to get help. Then his mom's friend came to get him out. When Danny got to his mom's friends car Danny saw blood on the car door and on his arm. he explained how he got the bloody arm. When they got in the car they drove to the base when they got there the base was bombed to! only 3 people where alive but really hurt.

The most scariest part of the book was when the Japanese airplanes bombed all the boats from pearl harbor and came swooping down and started shooting at Danny.

I think both, boys, and girls who are 7-10 years old will enjoy this book.

I would give this book a rating of 5 stars for the max.
*****

THE SEARCH OF THE KLONDLIKE GOLD by Lynda Wilson

The book is about two kids named Simon and Michel they travel in time with some help from Mr Sanderson so they can get there school project done. Will they finish in time?

My favorite part was when they had asked there teacher when there next assignment is.

I would recommend this book for 9 and 10 year olds for boys and girls.

Rating ****

Noy

SO FAR FROM HOME by Barry Denenberg

    Mary Driscoll, an Irish mill girl, bobs on the waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the ship to America. She pushes on with high hopes, seeing people getting sick or even dying. She still helps out with watching younger children and helping elderly friends. When she gets to America, she is taken to work in a stuffy mill. It feels as  if good times will never come. Can she get through the bad times and move on to the better?

  My favorite part was when the ship arrived at the port. It was full of rejoicing, and the author described how people were kissing the ground at the harbor.

 I  would recommend this book to girls ages 8-12.

RATING ****

Mary  

RIDING FREEDOM by Pam Munoz Ryan

After Charlotte was sent to an orphanage to work in the kitchen for the mean Mrs. Boyle and Mr. Millshark the manager of the orphanage, Charlotte got tired or working in the kitchen.Ever since Mrs. Boyle didn't let her be adopted by a nice lady. When Charlotte's best friend Hayward gets adopted her heart drops and all seems to be lost. When she decides to run away her other friend Vern, warns her that the last attempt to flee the orphanage did not succeed. It was rare to get away . Will Charlotte ever get away?
 
My favorite part of the story is when  Charlotte teaches Mr. Millshark a lesson when he had to take off his boots to help get the coach out of the mud.

I would not recommend this book because it was foolish to run away from the orphanage.

My rating for this book is * 1 star.


Catherine

CHRISTMAS AFTER ALL by Kathryn Lasky

Christmas After All is about the great depression diary of Minnie Swift who lives in Indianapolis in Indiana during 1932 and her family gets a kid from Texas to take care of and her name is Willie Faye and she is poor and comes with barley anything Willie Faye has a suitcase made of cardboard, pictures, and 3 pairs of clothes.She is all dirty and doesn't know what anything is like a bathtub or toilet because she had to use an outhouse and those things. Will Willie Faye ever even go to school and learn what it is like to live here?

My favorite part was when I learned about Willie Faye and how she won a pumpkin contest because it seemed like she had nothing. It made me happy that she had the biggest pumpkin and a little house in it because it was so big.

I would recommend this book for girls from ages from 9-97 years old.

Rating ****

Sophie

I SURVIVED THE JAPANESE TSNAMI, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis

In the book i survived the Japanese tsunami is a very surprising book with lot's of action! Like when Ben got swept up on a gigantic wave called a tsunami and lost his mom,uncle,and brother. Will Ben ever find his family?

My favorite part was when there was a huge earth quake when he was in japan and got stuck in his uncles house.
I would recommend this book for anyone.
I think both girls/boys who are 8-12 years old will like this book.
Rating *****
by Ashlyn

BIG NATE IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF by Lincoln Peirce

The book is about a boy named Nate. He thinks he is destined for greatness. One day he got a fortune that said he would surpass all others. How will he surpass them?
My favorite part was when Nate is told no one ever got seven detentions before.

I would recommend this book to boys 8-10 years old.
RATING *****
will

FUDGE-A-MANIA By Judy Blume

When Peter Hatcher finds out that he is sharing a vacation house with Sheila Tubman he even notices that his neighbor is Big Apfel the famous baseball player! Will this vacation be the best vacation or not?

I think a good part of this book was when the whole family went on a boat and it was so
windy the sails were touching the water and the boat was very tilted.

I would recommend this book to boys and girls.
My rating is *****.


NARINEH

UNGIFTED by Gordan Korman

This book is about a kid named Donavan Curtis that is a troublemaker. He is in detention, and the person giving him it leaves to watch a basketball game.Suddenly, he looks out of the window and sees his friends who were even worse troublemakers making faces at him. They help him out of the window and escape. On the way out, Donavan randomly walks to a statue of Atlas a greek god that supposedly holds up the world. Donavan picks up a fallen tree branch and smashes the branch on the statue. Suddenly, he realizes that the bronze statue and the bronze "world" are two pieces and are poorly bolted together. The globe falls off the statue and rolls toward a parking lot, destroying no cars but rolling toward the school, where the basketball game is. It rolls through the glass doors instantly destroying them and causes a lot of property damage. No one was injured, but Donavan was caught. He was put in even worse detention, and the superintendent giving him detention made Donavan write his name.After Donavan was set free for the day to take the consequences another day, and a lady came into the office asking where the gifted program list was. The superintendent says it is on the desk, where he left the paper with Donavan's name on it. And Donavan is put into the Gifted program.




My favorite part was when Donavan realizes he would be in huge trouble while the globe rolls toward the building.

I would recommend this book for boys and girls, who are 10 to 12 years old.

RATING: *****

By: Andy Z