Friday, February 28, 2014

Inky the Indigo Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be friends with the fairies? Well, Rachel and Kirsty are! Rachel and Kirsty are on a mission to find Inky the Indigo fairy. Rachel and Kirsty grabbed a book off the shelf and started to read. For some weird reason the book was glowing. Rachel and Kirsty got sucked into the book. They found Inky the Indigo fairy in the book. Afterward they went home in a hot air balloon. If you like fairies you should read this book.

-- A.G.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Rock Jaw, Master of the Eastern Border by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your parents eaten? Well the rat creatures ate all of the orphans' parents. My favorite part is when they are eating lunch. I like it because when Fone Bone makes a sandwich Smiley Bone said something special was being born. If you like funny books you should read this book.

--  TSA

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

Fantasy
Are you bored? Well this book isn't. It's called How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. This book is really funny. My favorite part was when Hiccup had to get his dragon from the dragon nursery. What happens if they wake them up? I recommend this book to kids who need some entertainment.

-- N.R.S.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

A Blue Butterfly: A Story About Claude Monet by Bijou Le Tord

Biography
Claude Monet and I both like art. Claude Monet is good at painting. Claude Monet is famous. Claude Monet makes cool paintings. Claude Monet and I have shorthair.

--  CGM

The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams

Poetry
You will like this if you know how to make a dollar. If you like to count money and like to ready poetry, you should read this book.

-- H.L

Tara the Tuesday Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be friends with the fairies and help them? That is Rachel and Kirsty. They have to keep it a secret or everything would get crazy. In this book Tara's Tuesday fun flag is missing and there are races going where and Rachel and Kirsty compete. When Rachel and Kirsty compete together they go the same speed and they both loose, but they both are happy even though they lost. They were happy for 3 reasons. The first reason is they helped Tara find the Tuesday fun flag. The second reason is Tara has the flag back, and the third reason is Tara put the flag back in fairyland. Oh I forgot, 2 reasons. So I guess that there are 5 reasons.

Well anyway. The fourth reason is everybody else is happy and the fifth reason is that Rachel is going to get at least 1 gold metal. Rachel is going to get at least 1 gold metal because of when Rachel was sprinting. If you don't know what sprinting is wich I think most of you do but anyway sprinting is running really fast. The race that Rachel and Kirsty competed together in is the sack race. In the book they call it the 3 legged race. I don't think that they should call it the 3 legged race. I think it should always be called that sack race or should be called the sack race if it isn't called the sack race.

Oh I forgot to tell you that back in the story the goblins went in a tent and the tent is were they keep all of the stuff for the races. Well anyway Rachel, Kirsty, and Fern went into the tent and looked all over and couldn't find the goblins anywere. Then Rachel saw green, large feet and in one of the sacks in the tent, Rachel saw the edge sticking out and the girls and Fern came up with a plan and got the flag. If you like fairies you should read this book.

-- A.G.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne retold by Raymond James

Science Fiction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live at sea? In this book they do. My favorite part is when they get attacked by a giant squid.

-- DCL

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

The Big Pets by Lane Smith

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were little a girl and you had a big cat? Well, you should. Read this book because my favorite part is when she goes to the bone yard and they dig up some bones. So if you like animals you should read this book.

-- BJB

Olive, the Other Reindeer by J. Otto Seibold & Vivian Walsh

Fantasy
Would you like to be one of Santa's Reindeer? Well in this story Olive is one of them. My favorite part is when Olive saves Christmas. If you like dogs, you should read this book!

-- C.J.M.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
It's Summer Vacation. The weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So were's Greg Heffly? Inside playing video games with the shades drawn. Oh and did I mention the dog? He's a very small dog named Sweetie. If you like comic books, you should read this book.

-- RSB

Judy Moody Declares Independence by Megan McDonald

Realistic Fiction
One of my favorite parts is when Judy gets 25¢ more allowance. My other favorite part is when they go on a scavenger hunt and they figure out codes. They find what they were trying to find. You should read this book. It is really good.

-- BA

Monday, February 24, 2014

John Lennon: Young Rock Star by Laurence Santrey & Ellen Beier

Biography
Boom! The crowd is yelling and screaming as the Beatles sing. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were in a band? It is awesome! My favorite part is when John Lennon became a rock star. I recommend this book to those of you who like the Beatles.

-- ALA

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Hey, have you ever thought of being in a chocolate factory? You'll see weird, cool and amazing stuff. If you like chocolate and cool books then you should read this book. I am sure you will like it.

---LG

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Horses of the Dawn #1: The Escape by Kathryn Lasky

Historical Fiction
A horse is born on the galleon Sailina in the middle of the wild ocean. The galleon is sailing to the new world by men seeking gold. They name the horse Estrella and it's born to run, but she's kept in a sling and her hooves can't touch the ground. She's born for the land, but all she know's is the rocking of the sea. She's born to be free, but she and her mother are owned. Then the men decided that the weight of the horses is slowing their ship down so they throw the weakest and oldest horses into the water. If you love horse books you should read this book.

--- SA

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
Did you know that in this book Greg actually admits that he and Rowley aren't that good of friends, but even though he says that a while later in the book he and Rowley are friends again. My favorite part in this book is when Greg gets a doll named Alfrendo to know how to take care of his baby brother. But then he loses it and draws a face on a grape fruit instead and pretends it's a doll like Alfrendo. But, then he says that he's kinda scared that Alfrendo will come back and haunt Greg for replacing him. I recommend this book to people who like funny comedy books.

--- E.J.H.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a peach? This is about a little boy who is tourcherd by his mean aunts,  but one day this old man comes out of no where and gives James a bag of magic things for him. The man then runs off! So the things find a dead tree and the tree starts to grow and grow. The boy finds some bug friends.

---  sc

Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a real mummy? Well Jack and Annie did. My favorite part is when Jack and Annie meet the Ghost Queen and go on a mission to help find the Death Book to go on to the next life. If you like cool books read this one

--- KM

Monday, February 10, 2014

Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would would be like to have a snowman come to life? Well in this book you can figure that out. My favorite part is when Calvin is rubbing Hobbes belly and then Calvin stops so Hobbes gets angry. Then Calvin goes back to work. If you love hilarious books you would love this book.

--- JCG

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The Dragonslayer by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to foretell the future? Well, grandma Ben can foretell the future. My favorite part is when they find the rat creature because when Smiley Bone gives the rat creatures sandwich the rat creature eats his hand. I recommend this book to anyone who likes comic books, funny books, or action books.

--- TSA

Spirit Animals Book 1: Wild Born by Brandon Mull

Fantasy
BOOM! Have you ever wondered if you could get a rare bond between human and animal and make the animal a tattoo on you? Well now you can if you read this book. My favorite part is when Barlow throws Arax off a cliff and retrieves the Marble Ram Talisman. I like this part because everything becomes peaceful and no one will die or will they?

To Be Continued...

If you like fantasy and animals and action you should read this magical book.

THE END...

for now !!!!!!

---J.T.T. 2/5/2014

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Wayne Gretzky by Richard J Brenner

Biography
Did you know that Wayne Gretzky practiced hockey on a rink his father made with a sprinkler in their backyard? Well, he did. My favorite part is where wayne tells how he likes to assist in making goals more than scoring goals. This shows what great team players do. I like that! Wayne Gretzky is called the 'Great One.' If you want to be a great team player, you should read how he does it.

-- SRB

Why the Banana Split by Rick Walton

Fantasy
Hey! Have you ever wanted to be a banana? I don't because then I'll be a delicious treat! My favorite part is when the bananas split. I don't know why but ya. You should read this book. Trust me it's funny! And if it's not funny and a little imaginative. Imagination... Hey! By the way, there's some weird things that are alive

---  N.J.Q.A.