Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
If you have a good sense of humor you should read this book. I think the best part is when Greg says, "I think teachers are giving us too much work." In the future everyone is going to have a giant robot that can tell you anything.

-- QKP

Crown of Horns by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a dragon? FoneBone and Thorn rode a dragon. I like this book because there is a lot of adventure. You should read this book because it has a lot of action and it is funny.

-- T.S.A.

Icefire by Chris d'Lacey

Fantasy

Do you wonder what it will be like to be a dragon? Well, in this story you have a dragon named Icefire. My favorite part was when Icefire finds a friend. If you like dragons, read this book.

-- CJM

Icefire by Chris d'Lacey

Realistic Fiction
Do you wonder what it will be to be a dragon? Well in this story you have a dragon named Icefire. My favorite part was when Icefire finds a friend. if you like dragons read this book.

-- CJM

Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat by Bill Waterson

Graphic Novel/Comic

Have you ever liked comics that are super funny? Well this book is one of those books. My favorite part is when Calvin is walking down the hall then stops. He takes his shirt off, holds it around the corner, and Hobbes jumps out and tears it up! I recommend this book to people who like very funny comics.

-- EH

The Dragons of Blueland by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Fantasy

How do you think it would be if you wanted to try and catch a baby dragon? My favorite part is when the baby dragon loves his family so much that he wanted to save them.

-- ES

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid by Geronimo Stilton

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to Egypt? In this book Geronimo goose to a cheese pyramid! My favorite part is when Geronimo slips in camel dung! If you like mice you should read this book.

-- rsb

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by By John R. Erickson, illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes

Fantasy
The Head of Ranch Security is back, and this time he's seeing double trouble! Hank must find a cure for his Eye-Crosserosis before he's undone by Rufus, a bully doberman pinscher.

-- TSM

The Legend of Jimmy Spoon by Kristina Gregory

Historical Fiction

Jimmy saves Nayhane after a Grizzly the bear attacks her. Jimmy lived in a cottage and all he wanted was a horse, but his dad said no. So Jimmy went to his favorite place in the morning. He saw indians and they were just talking gibberish to him. One week later he ran away to meet old mother. If you like adventure and action, you should read this book. My favorite part is when Jimmy saves Nayhane.

-- BA

FableHaven by Brandon Mull

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered if you could see real demons? Well now you can if you read this book. It will take you on an adventure to FableHaven the most very secret preserve of all. You will see mystical creatures, but you must be aware of the secrets that lay behind for you may be in danger. If you follow, then nothing will happen. My favorite part is when Kendra went to the fairy queen because she could turned to seeds and naiads could have drowned her. I won't tell if they did or didn't drown her. If you like adventure or fantasy you should read this book.

-- J.T.T.

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

Graphic Novel/Comic

Would you like to get hit by a snowball? If you were a girl named Susie it would happen in this book? Well, there are deranged mutant killer monster snow goons out there! My favorite part was when the snow goons were asleep, Calvin and Hobbes sneak out of their bedroom and SPRAY!!!!!!!!! I think you should read this book.

-- CM

Problems at the North Pole by Lauren Peters

Fantasy

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an Elf or to go to Hawaii? In this book Santa goes to Hawaii. Santa learns how to ride a surfboard and he gets a hawaiian necklace. My favorite part is when Mrs.Claus gets in her swimsuit after Santa goes. I like this because I like to go swimming. If you like fantasy books you like this book.

-- sik

Meet the Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Mystery
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were lost? There were four children and their parents died. My favorite part was when they found a home. You should read this book because it's about four children who find their way to a great life.

-- KSM

The Legend of Jimmy Spoon by Kristiana Gregory

Historical Fiction
Jimmy lived in a cottage and all he wanted was a horse, but his dad said no. So, he went to his most favorite place in the morning. He saw Indians and they were just talking gibberish to him I guess. A week later he ran away to meet old mother. If you like adventure and action, you should read this book. Probably my most favorite part is when he saves Nahanee, a girl he likes.

-- BA

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be captured by a giant? This book has all sorts of fun and funny words in it. I love the part when they see the dreams. You will love to read this book.

-- SC

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson

Fantasy
What if animals talked? If you like a lot of fights and battles, then The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog is the book for you. I enjoyed the battle where it's Hank VS. a doberman pincher named what I think is Rufus. Hank beats Rufus! Trust me, this book is full of action and adventure!

-- TSM

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be captured by a giant? This book has all sorts of fun and funny words in it. I love the part when they see the dreams. You will love to read this book.

-- S C

One Thousand and One Facts about Space by Carole Stott, Clint Twist

Informational
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an astronaut? It would be scary. Right? My favorite part is when it told me how hot the sun's inner core is. It's 27 million fahrenheit or even hotter. That is just insane. I like it because the sun is the best thing we can have in winter. If you like things about space you should read this book.

-- JG

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson

Fantasy

What if animals talked? If you like a lot of fights and battles, The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog is the book for you. I enjoyed the battle where it's Hank VS a doberman pinscher named what I think is Rufus. Hank beats Rufus! Trust me, this book is full of action and adventure!

-- TSM

It's a Magical World by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic

Have you ever been attacked by a baseball? Calvin got attacked by a baseball. This is my favorite part. You should read this book because it is funny.

-- ALA

Jewel Fairies #2: Scarlett the Garnet Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be friends with the fairies? My favorite part is when Scarlett gets trapped in a hat. The girls are on a mission to get a garnet back. The girls got shrunk and climbd a hay stack and find Garnett at the top of the hay stack.

-- AG

The Legend of Jimmy Spoon by Kristiana Gregory

Historical Fiction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with American Indians? Jimmy Spoon ran away from home and did just that. My favorite part of the book is where the chief of the Shoshone tribe, Washakie, teaches Jimmy that even though you can say sorry for hurting someone's feelings, it still takes time for that person's feelings to heal. I like this because the chief uses nature to teach how people should treat each other. I recommend this book to everyone who likes adventure stories about real people and American Indians.

-- SRB