Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace by Donald J. Sobol

Mystery
You could never get away with a crime in Idaville. I've almost always loved mysteries, and this has ten chapters of mysteries. Mr. Bunker said, "Encyclopedia Brown was one of my childhood favorites. I had read all of them, but now there are new ones."

--- T.S.M.

The Case of the Black-Hooded Hangmans by John R. Erickson

Fantasy
I like this book because it is funny. If you like funny book's you should read this book. I recommend this book to you. My favorite part is when Eddy the raccoon thinks he can out smart Hank the Cowdog so that Eddy the raccoon can get out of his cage.

---  SSA

Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
AAHAAHAH!!! Hobbes is gonna pounce! In this book, my favorite part is when Hobbes pounces on Calvin, but Calvin leans over to get a dime and Hobbes does a SUMMERSALT.

--- CJM

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
What would you do if you were in your mom's stomach and got woke up by these strange noises and it was your mom placing speakers on her stomach to play music and tell stories. Most people think that part is pretty dumb but I liked it. In fact it is my favorite part I suggest this book to anyone that likes to laugh!

--- C.S.B.

Rock Jaw Master: Master of the Eastern Border by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
My favorite part is when the little monster eats a sandwich and then he and he threw it.

--- H.J.L.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
What would you do if you were in your moms stomach and got woke up by these strange noises and it was your mom placing speakers on her stomach to play music and tell stories etc. Most people think that part is pretty dumb but I liked it. In fact it is my favorite part I suggest this book to anyone that likes to laugh!

C.S.B.

Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to a wacky, crazy school? Well, in this book the kids do! My favorite part is when there's a storm and since Mrs. Jewls rang her cowbell, the wind carried the sound and then the whole school started to fill up with cows! If you like really funny fantasy books you should read this book.

---  E.J.H.

The Witch's Vacation by Norman Bridwell

Fantasy

Do you want a witch that helps when you need help? Well this book has two kids that need the witch's help. My favorite part is when the witch turns a kid into a frog. I like that part because when the kid turned back into his normal self. He was hugging himself. If you like fantasy books, read this book.

---  M.E.P

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

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see Santa? Well, in this book a dog named Olive got to see him.  My favorite part is when Olive thinks she is a reindeer. I like this part because the radio says all of the other reindeer and Olive thought it said, "Olive the other reindeer." Olive thinks she is a reindeer. I recommend this to anyone who likes dogs or Christmas.

---  B.J.S.

Harry the Homeless Puppy by Holly Webb

Realistic Fiction
Have you ever wondered what I would be like to be left at a shelter and don't know why? In this story Harry's owner left him at the shelter. There was a girl named Grace and all she wants a dog but she can't have one. So she goes to the shelter and takes care of Harry. If you like dogs, you should read this book.

---  BA

Weirdos from Another Planet! by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
Did you ever wonder how it would feel if you were crazy? Well Calvin is a crazy child in this book. My favorite part is when Calvin was hanging from a balloon string. If you like Calvin and Hobbes books, read this.

--- M.E.P.

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a dunk? Well in this story the Gregg family get's turned into dunks. My favorite part was when they got turned into dunk. That was funny.

 ---  ALA

There's Treasure Everywhere by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like having a stuffed animal that can talk? My favorite part is when Calvin is being chased by a bike. If you like funny books you should read this book.

--- JCG

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to a school that is 30 stories tall. In this book the kids do that. My favorite part is when Sammy is only a dead rat.

-- DCL

Round the World in Spanish with Easy Pronunciation Guide by Carol Watson

Informational
I like this book. You should read it. You can learn in Spanish. If you want to learn in Spanish then you should read this book.

--- LG

Ralph's Secret Weaponby Steven Kellogg

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a snake tamer? Well in this book a little boy named Ralph is a snake tamer. My favorite part is when Ralph tries to tame a snake that has swallowed about 20 people. Ralph brought a secret weapon and he played a song.The snake swallowed him and his aunt threw the secret weapon in the snakes mouth and all the people that the snake swallowed came out of his stomach. If you like snakes, you should read this book.

---  BJS

The Yellow House Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Mystery
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find a mystery house? Well these kids did. My favorite part is when they blow up the cave. If you like mystery books read this one.

--- KM

Meet the Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Mystery
Do you wonder what it will be like to not have a house? Well, you have that kind of book. My favorite part is when the children find a dog. In this book some children find a boxcar to live in. If you like good books, read this book.

 C.J.M

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
Rodrick and Greg are at it again. My favorite part is when Rodrick sheds hair all over Gregs bed! If you like funny book you should read this book.

-- QKP

Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you wondered what it would be like to have a blizzard with snow up to 3 ft high? Well, in this book that happens to Greg and his famoly. My favorite part is when Greg gets a huge Gobstopper . If you like funny books you should read this won.

---  R.S.B

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days ByJeff Kinney

Realistic Fiction
My favorite part is when Greg watches a HORROR movie. You should read this book.

--- CJM

Old Man's Cave by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be attacked by a giant lion? Well grandma Ben got attacked by a giant lion.That is my favorite part because they start a fight. If you like action you should read this book.

---  TSA

Icefire by Chris d'Lacey

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered if you could see a Dragon? Well, now you can if you read this book. My favorite part is when Lucy saves David and The Bear and Guinerve defeat Gwillana. I also like it when they get the IceFire and Mr. Bacon fixes the house because it becomes peaceful and harmless. I reccomend you to read this book if you like magic and action. You should read this book!

--- J.T.T

Treasure Hunters by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fight a giant rat creature? Well, Fone Bone and Thorn do that. My favorite part is when they're in Athelia and Phoney Bone tries to find the treasure that is hidden there while they're trying to get out of Athelia with a baby rat creature hidden in a hay cart! I recommend this book to all those people who really like adventurous comics.

---  E.J.H

Poppy the Piano Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be friends with the fairies? Rachel and Kirsty are! Rachel and Kirsty are always helping their fairy friends when Jack Frost and his goblins cause trouble. In this book Poppy's paino has been stolen. Jack Frost put a spell that is a poem. The goblins turn the color like every other person but there is a couple things that stays the same. One is there noses the other is there ears.The girls and Poppy find the magic paino by tricking the goblin. That say Jack Frost wants to talk to him. When the goblins go back to Jack Frost they will have to tell him that they lost the magic piano.

---  A.G.

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have bad parents? This is about a little girl who has mean parents. Their daughter is a little girl named Matilda. She has a strange powers and it is mind power. I really like this book because it is a fun book to read.

--- SC

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

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get in trouble a lot? Well, in this book a boy named Calvin gets in trouble a lot. My favorite part is when Calvin makes a snow snake and pretends that it is eating him. I like that part because Calvin says horrible inner teeth on its separately moving upper jaw bones. If you like adventures and funny stuff you should read this book.

--- BJS

Esio Trot by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a tortoise? Well in this story Miss Silver has a tortoise and it is trouble. Dun dun dun.

--- ALA

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne

Science Fiction
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to the center of the earth? In this book they do that. My favorite part is when they get attacked by sea monsters.

--- DCL

The Big Pets by Lane Smith

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

---  B.J.B.

Magic Tree House #13: Vacation Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osborne

Fantasy
This is book is about where Annie and Jack go to Pompeii to get a scroll for Morgen. How would you like to be a secret librarian and have a special card? My favorite part is when lava rocks come out of the volcano. If you like adventurous of volcanos, you will like this book.

--- E.S

Bone 7: Ghost Circles by Jeff Smith

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever wounderd what it would be like to be stuck in the middle of the ocean? Because FoneBone got stuck in the middle of the ocean. My favorite part is the big battle because some of the horses head but the bad people. If you like action books you should read this book.

---  T.S.A

The Twits by Roald Dahl

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to eat worms. Well, Miss twit cooked worms for Mr. twit. If you like a book that is funny you should read this book.

--- ALA

Sharks! by Anne Schreiber

Informational
Have you ever wanted to be a shark? Well you can with your imagination. When you read this book it will turn you into a shark- not really. But, with your imagination you can. So, you should read this book. Trust me you should read this book. It's awesome!

---  N.J.A.