Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality) by James Dashner

Science Fiction
My favorite part is when Tick flings dirt at Mistress Jane and smacks here aginst a tree. I liked that part because it was cool. I recommend this book to people how likes books even if you are 6 or what ever age.

-- RCC

Saturday, December 4, 2010

The Bald Bandit (A to Z Mysteries) by Ron roy

Mystery
My favorite part is when the boy Dink found out that the red head lucky went bald. The robber wanted to find the red head.

--?

The Best of Pro Football by Matt Doeden

Informational
Hey you football fans, if you love the sport of football like I do, then you need to read The Best of Pro Football by Matt Doeden. My most favorite fact was when the 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark went out for a pass in the endzone and quarterback Joe Montana saw him and passed it to Dwight Clark and he caught it to make the winning touchdown when there was only 51 seconds left in the game. This is my favorite fact because I want to be a wide receiver someday and I wish I could catch a touchdown pass just like Dwight Clark. If you want to learn about the greatest highlights in Pro Football I would highy recommend this book
--?

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney

Graphic Novel/Comic
Look it up! This is from the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinny. My favorite part is when Greg looks up the word posterior and finds a whole buch of words for butt. I liked this part because I thought it was funny. I liked this book and you will to if you like funny books with pitchers inside of them.

-- GEP

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

Graphic Novel/Comic
Calvin is getting notes from his tiger and he trise to figure out the puzzles. He gets kicked out of the house, packs his bags and goes to the bus stop. His mom finds him and takes him home. My favorite part is when they make a snow fort and make snow balls and throw them at each other.

-- S.G.L.

How to Train Your Dragon Book 4: How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse by Cressida Cowell

Fantasy
Are you a Dragon Fan? Well if so this book is yours! This book has Hiccup, Camicazi, and Toothless as stars! This book is about when Fishlegs catches Vorpentitis and Hiccup, Camicazi, and Toothless have to get a Vegetable-that-no-one-dares-name. But if you sail to far west... you'll fall off the End of the World. Is it True? I recommend this book to kids that like Dragons.

-- NS

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis

Fantasy
Narnia is at an end. My favorite part is when the stars fall and when Father Time blows his horn and when the big weird things come out and get every thing out of Narnia. I like this part because it is the end of Narnia. I believe that you should read the Narnia series.

-- J. R. M.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Magic Tree House #30: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve by Mary Pope Osborne

Fantasy
Do you believe in the Raven King? Because if you do you should read this book. It is called Magic Tree House: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve by Mary Pope Osborne. My favorite part is when Jack, Annie and Teddy get turned into ravens. It is my favorite part because it would be cool to turn into a raven. I recommand this book to anyone that likes the Magic Tree House series.

-- K.A.

Bethany The Ballet Fairy (Dance Fairies) by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Have you ever seen a fairy before? Well this book is all about fairies. My favorite part is when the fairies came by a whoosh of wind. They tell Rachel and Kirsty that they are in trouble. Then the fairy's make the girls the size of fairy's and they come to fairyland and tell the Queen and King that Bethany (the fairy) that her ribbon got stolen from Jack Frost. Then Rachel, Kirsty, and Bethany went to a ballet show and the ballet dancers were frozen! Then the curtain covered the dancers and the goblin has frozen all the ballet dancers! Then there was a fake moon and the goblin was wearing Bethany's ribbon on his head. Then Kirsty had a idea to get the ribbon. Kirsty cut the string to the moon and it landed on the goblin. Then Kirsty finally got the ribbon. I like it because Kirsty and Rachel always go on Adventures ( beacause I like adventures). I recomend this book for people who like fairy's.

-- AMC

The Fairy Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm, Book 1) by Michael Buckley

Folk Tale
"'Ok, how about this?" Sabrina said "Mirror, Mirror in a beehive, is Granny Relda still alive?" This is from The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley. My favorite part is when Sabrina and her little sister try to ask the magic mirror about what's going on. I like it because it's really funny because the mirror wants better rhymes. I recommend this book to anyone who likes funny versions of Fairy Tales.

-- L.M.I.

Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons (Calvin & Hobbes) by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
Calvin is getting notes from his tiger and he tries to figure it out how to do the puzzles. He gets kicked out of his house and packs his bags. He leaves to the bus stop and his mom finds him and takes him home. My favorite part is when Calvin and his tiger make a snow fort and make snow balls to throw at each other.

-- S.G.L.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Three Wishes by M. Jean Craig

Fantasy
My favorite part was when he wished he had a sausage and wasted his wish. I recomend this book to people that like funny books.

-- JA

Dinamation's Dinosaurs Alive
by Dinamation International Corp

Informational
If you like dinosaurs this is the book for you. It is all about tons of dinosaurs like the T-Rex and all of its cousins. I recommend this book to dinosaur lovers. It is one of the best books I've read. A lot of dinosaurs are mainly meat eaters. All the dinosaurs ever say is roar. This is a very entertaining, informational book.

-- W.E.W

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Charlie Anderson by Barbra Ambercombie

Fantasy
If you like cats, you will like this book. If you have it, you will like it. It is called Charlie Anderson. My favorite part is when Charlie gets dressed in clothes because he looks very funny, and he looks cute. I recommend this book to anyone that likes cats. It is a funny, sad, and happy book. Read it if you like cats.

-- KDG

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty Macdonald

Fantasy
My book is Happy Birthday Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. The author is Betty Macdonald. My favorite part is when Mrs. Piggle Wiggle has a birthday party and all the boy and girls are invited. I like it because it is exiting and makes you get stuck in the book. I recommend this book to anyone who likes excitement and surprises.

-- C.P.

The Lucky Baseball Bat by Matt Christefer

Realistic Fiction
This book is about a boy who is terrible at baseball. He thinks he gets better by buying a bat. My favorite part is when the bat is broken. I recommend this book to anyone who likes baseball.

-- J H

Pirates Don't Change Diapers by David Shannon

Fantasy
My book is called Pirates Don't Change Diapers. My favorite part is when they go to dig the treasure. They can't find the map and they look every were. They can't find it and they can't find the baby. I recommend this book to people that like pirates.

-- J A

Arthur Writes a Story: An Arthur Adventure by Marc Brown

Fantasy
Have you ever written or are you writing a story? This book is called Arthur Writes a Story. The author of this book is Marc Brown. My favorite part is when Arthur tells the class his weird dance, song, and  weirdest story. I recommend this book to anyone who likes writing stories, craziness or weird books.

-- K.R.B.

Albert Goes To Town by Jennifer Jordan

Realistic Fiction
Albert gets a car and he drives it. Then he goes into town and craches into all the houses. His car shuts down and he has this man fix it.

-- S.G.L

Bone, Vol. 1: Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comics
Have you ever seen a bone that talks? My favorite part is when the mountain lion says cat got your tongue. If you like Bone books you should read this book.

-- JYH

NERDS: Book Two: M Is for Mama's Boy by Michal Buckley

Fantasy
I'm trying to find the parts to make the computer controlling satellite. My favorite part is all the technology that's in the book. I also like that there is an enemy who is named Simon and his technology is mind controlling teeth and 5 other kids have to stop him. I recommend this book to anyone who likes technology.

-- A.N.M.

Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! by Viki Myron and Bret Witer

Fantasy
Have you ever seen a cat in a library? My favorite part is when the librarian finds a cat and when the cat talks to Marty Mouse. "The library is a wonderful place, but I'm tired of being pulled and poked and carried upside-down. I'm not just a cat I am a library cat. A library cat helps people, I think. I'm ninety-two percent convinced that that's the reason I'm around. Then Marty Mouse didn't say anything." I recommend this book for people who likes cats.

-- A.C.

The Far Side by Gary Larson

Graphic Novel/Comic
The far side of what! My book is The Far Side. I like the part when thay say EVEY SAT. I liked it because it was funny. I recommend this book to any one who likes comics.

-- E M H

The Fairies Mistake by Gail Carson Levine

Fantasy
There was this girl and she was adopted and her mom and her sister were very mean to her. One day she was going to get the water from the well and she saw an old lady. The lady looked very thirsty so she gave her a drink. The old women revealed she was a beautiful fairy and gave her something special. Now she could spit jewels out of her mouth. She got married to the king because she could spit out jewels and she hated it. She got the powers taken away. The king still loved her and they lived happaly ever after. I recamend this book to peapole who like fairy tales.

-- CP

Old Man's Cave (Bone #6) by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
Wow! There's fighting! Oh sorry. Well my favorite part is when they fight some animals and they're tying to survive. I hope you like Graphic Novels.

-- ?

Mystery of the Masked Rider (Nancy Drew 109) by Carolyn Keene

Mystery
Do you believe in sudden fate? Nancy goes to her friend, Coleen's barn and finds Coleen's horse, Nightingale, just eating hay. Not normal hay! Poison weeds were in that hay! But this has just started it. They find Nightingale running loose in her stall, they find blisters on Nightingale's feet! What will happen at the arena? My favorite part is when Nancy ricks the Villain. I liked that part because it was funny. If you like mysteries, this is the book for you.

-- A. E. H.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney

Graphic Novel/Comic
Do you like graphic novels? Then you should read this book. My favorite part is when Greg figures out a way to get to his friend's house through a draining pipe! I recommend you read this book if you like graphic novels and funny books.

-- DJW

How to Speak Dragonese
Cressida Cowell

Fantasy
Do you like books where characters get captured and then can't get out when you need to? Well that happens in this book How to Speak Dragonese by Cressida Cowell. My favorite part is when Ziggerastica owes Hiccup a favor. I recommend this book to kids that like dragons or exciting books.

-- N.R.S.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Wood Song by Gary Paulsen

Biography
Have you seen a deer? My favorite part is when the dogs save the man because he is very injured. He learns more about them. An other interesting fact is when he thinks he sees a ghost. I recommend this book to anyone who likes dogs.

-- J H

Friday, November 12, 2010

When The Ghost Dog Howls by R.L.Stine

Fantasy
My favorite part is when Fred wishes for a new car and it comes true. But his dad went for a drive in it and got in a crash. Fred doesn't know if his dad is alive. So he goes to the hospital to see. This is my favorite part because it is a mystery. If you like scary and mystery books then this book is for you.

-- K.W.

Rock Jaw, Master of the Eastern Border (Bone #5) by Jeff smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
If you like graphic novels you will like this book. It is Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border. My favorite part is when rock Jaw fell off a cliff. So if you like Graphic Novels or just want to read a book, you will like this book.

-- HJ

Star Craft by Blizzard Entetaminment

Informational
"Have you ever played Star Craft? Do you know what Star Craft is? You can find out in this book. It's called Star Craft. My favorite part is when you can attack. I think it would be fun! I recommend this book tot people who want to find out about Star Craft. You can read it to find out what species there are and how to play the game. "

-- RCC

Bone, Volume 3: Eyes of the Storm by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
My book is called Bone The Eyes Of The Storm. My favorite part was when the rat creatures found them. I recommend this book for anyone who likes funny books.

-- M.C.P

No Talking by Andrew Clements

Realistic Fiction
Do you have a problem with talking? Well 5th graders at school are really loud and can't stop talking! So boys are against the girls without talking for two days. Who do you think will win? My favorite part was when they did 3 word sentences in class. I like it because the teacher made it in a story. I recommend this book to anyone.

-- N.R.S.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Lily's Ghosts by Laura Ruby

Fantasy
"Oh man." the boy said. "You got ghosts." My book is called Lily's Ghosts by Luara Ruby. My favorite part is when she finds out about the ghosts because it has a fantasy twang to it. I recommend this book to people who like ghost stories.

-- L. H.

India: The Moonstone Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Do you like fairies? You'll love this book. My book is called India, the Moonstone Fairy. My favorite part is when the goblins fall asleep because it looks so funny. I recommend this book to fairy fans

-- L. H.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) by J.K. Rowling

Fantasy
My book is called Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It is the 4th book in the series and it is written by J.K. Rowling. This book is about when some body secretly puts Harry's name in the goblet of fire. When Dumbledore draws out his name he ends up having to do three competitions. These three competitions are getting the egg from the horn tail (which is a dragon). swimming in the black lake to save his friend from the merpeople, and going in a huge maze to become the winner of the competition. My favorite part is when he does all those competitions and meets Voldemort. I think if you like the movie or the other books, you will like this book because it is the best book yet!

-- S.E.S

Black Hawk by Joanne Oppenheim

Biography
Hey! Does anybody want to read a very cool book about the Black Hawk War? Than listen to me! This book is called Black Hawk. This is a biography that Joanne Oppenheim wrote. My exiting part was when Black Hawk wanted to go in a war when his father said he could for the first time. It is a bit sad, but it is so, absolutly, fantastic you would die to read it. If any is needing biogrphy or need to learn about the Black Hawk War, or even just read you should read Black Hawk.

-- N.M.H.

Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket by Barbra Park

Realistic Fiction
Ha Ha Ha! That was so funny. The book is Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket. She does have a peep in her pocket, but she puts it back in the farm. My absolutly, most funnyest, laughing, jumping, and exiting part is when mean old Jim sings, E-I-E-I-O , but the mean way like this: "With an ow ow here, and an ow ow there, here an ow, there an ow, everywhere an ow ow. Old Mc Donald had a nub, E-I-E-E!" I loved how funny it was. Good thing you are reading it because than this class wouldn't be a boring class, it will be a happy, funny, and silly class. Ha Ha Ha! Such a funny book.

-- N.M.H.

The House On Hackman's Hill by Joan Lowery Nixon

Mystery
So there were two kids and their names were Amy and Chris. They both ended on an island and they figured out that the island was haunted because they kept seeing strange things. One day they started cutting up tree's to make a house. It took 35 days to make the log cabin. They become friends with the ghost and his dog and that become their lives on the island.

-- RAH 11/11/2010

Spiderwick Cronicles by Tony Dierlizzi

Mystery
Do you like mystery? If you do, you will like this book. It is called Spider Wick Chronicles. My favorite part was when the Bogart tied Mallory's hair to her head board. I like this part because I thought it was funny. I recommend this book to people who likes mysteries. Read this book to find what a Bogart is and how they stop the Bogart before it goes insane.

-- RC

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

Realistic Fiction
Is Origomi Yoda real? That's what Tommy is trying to answer. The Strange Case of Origomi Yoda was written by Tom Angleberger. My favorite part is when Kellen got the front of his pants wet and he asked Origomi yoda and yoda says, "All of pants you should wet." He did and everyone wondered why his pants were wet, but none thought he wet his pants. If you like this advice you will like this.

-- AMM

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Happy Easter
Kurt Wiese

Fantasy
Once upon a time ther were three bunnies, a moma and to children. It was Easter and the mom said to go get eggs and then come home and paint them. "OK." said the children. So thay went and got the eggs from the hen. Then thay went home and colerd the eggs. They then heard cracking noises. More than one chick pops out. My favorite part was when the chicks came out of the eggs.

-- WF

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Suess

Poetry
Were will you go? Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. I liked the part with the hot air balloons because I've been in a hot air balloons. I liked it because I was high. I recommend this book to people who like Dr. Seuss' books.

-- A.K.N.

Fox In Socks by Dr. Seuss

Poetry
This book is about rhyming and if you like to rhyme this is the book for you. But, if you don't like to rhyme then don't read it. I like the part when he keeps asking him and asking him to rhyme with him.

-- T.L.R.

School of Fear by Gitty Daneshveri

Fantasy
There are these kids named Garrison, Lulu, Madiline, and Theo. They get sent to a school to overcome their fears. Garrison is afraid of deep water, Lulu is scared of small spaces, Theo is petrified of dying and Madeline is afraid of bugs.

-- DJW

Call Me Francis Tucket by Gary Paulsen

Historical Fiction
In the beginning he starts hunting buffalo and they run because he shot a buffalo. In the middle his rifle gets stolen by these men with his horse. In the end he has to tack care of a boy and a girl.

-- M C P

The Witches by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
When the boy gets turned into a mouse.

-- icv

No Jumping On the Bed by Tedd Arnold

Fantasy
So Walter likes jumping on his bed. Then his dad tells him to stop! So he stops jumping on the bed. Then his dad leaves his room and then he starts to jump on the bed again. The floor cracks and he and his bed fall thew the floor to someone eases apartment. He and his bed keep falling down through apartments. At then end of the book it was just a dream.

-- RAH

Call Me Francis Tucket by Gary Paulsen

Historical Fiction
In the beginning he starts hunting buffalo and the buffalo run because he shot his rifle In the middle. His rifle gets stolen by these men with his horse. In the end he has to tack care of a boy and a girl.

-- M C P