Realistic Fiction
I like this book because his next door neighbor gives him a car. Then Albert goes to town. I would recommend this book if you like cars.
--BS
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole
Informational
Have you ever been inside the earth? I haven't. My favorite part is when they fly up the volcano and drive to the field so they can drive back. If you like the magic school bus you should read this book.
--L.H.
Have you ever been inside the earth? I haven't. My favorite part is when they fly up the volcano and drive to the field so they can drive back. If you like the magic school bus you should read this book.
--L.H.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
100 Most Feared Creatures on the Planet by Anna Claybourne
Informational
Have you ever felt like something is crawling on you or afraid to go swimming in the ocean? Well here's the book for you. The book is called 100 Most Feared Creatures. It will make your hair stand on end. I like this book because of the amazing facts. If you like books like this book, you should read this book.
-- rt
Have you ever felt like something is crawling on you or afraid to go swimming in the ocean? Well here's the book for you. The book is called 100 Most Feared Creatures. It will make your hair stand on end. I like this book because of the amazing facts. If you like books like this book, you should read this book.
-- rt
World Series Showdowns by Richard J. Brenner
Informational
This book is really fun. You can learn about baseball and it shows all the baseball teams, and all the pitchers stand up all the batters. You will like this book.
-- LL
This book is really fun. You can learn about baseball and it shows all the baseball teams, and all the pitchers stand up all the batters. You will like this book.
-- LL
The Yeti Files: Meet the Bigfeet by Kevin Sherry
Fantasy
Have you ever thought monsters are real? Well if you do, you should read this book. My favorite part is when Blizz rides a unicorn. And when they show Blizzes hide out it has a hot tub and a Rock wall and every thing you could imagine. you should read this book if you like awesome things
--bt
Have you ever thought monsters are real? Well if you do, you should read this book. My favorite part is when Blizz rides a unicorn. And when they show Blizzes hide out it has a hot tub and a Rock wall and every thing you could imagine. you should read this book if you like awesome things
--bt
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Magic Tree House #25: Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne
Fantasy
In this Magic Tree House book they go back into Old England, in the time of Queen Elizabeth. They get to meet William Shakespeare and be in one of his plays. Girls are not allowed to be in plays or anything. So they tuck Annie's hair in to make it look like she is a boy and they call her Andy. I found out that Queen Elizabeth had not looked into a good old mirror for 20 years and has black teeth. I recommend you read this book if you like to learn about places long ago.
-- SO
In this Magic Tree House book they go back into Old England, in the time of Queen Elizabeth. They get to meet William Shakespeare and be in one of his plays. Girls are not allowed to be in plays or anything. So they tuck Annie's hair in to make it look like she is a boy and they call her Andy. I found out that Queen Elizabeth had not looked into a good old mirror for 20 years and has black teeth. I recommend you read this book if you like to learn about places long ago.
-- SO
Albrek's Tomb by Mark Forman
Once there was a guy named Alex and he was the first wizard that became friends with a dragon. He had the dragon's real name that means he has control of the dragon. My favorite part is when Alex meets the dragon in a dream. I recommend you read this book if you like adventures and dragons.
G.S.
G.S.
Albrek's Tomb by Mark Forman
Once there was a guy named Alex and he was the first wizard that became friends with a dragon. He had the dragon's real name which means he has control of the dragon. My favorite part is when Alex meets the dragon in a dream.I recommend you read this book if you like adventures and dragons.
G.S.
G.S.
Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward
Fantasy
I like this book. I liked the part when Cookie fell in the toilet because the picture was really funny, And because water spilled everywere. It was really funny! I recommend this book if you like funny book's.
-- G.W
I like this book. I liked the part when Cookie fell in the toilet because the picture was really funny, And because water spilled everywere. It was really funny! I recommend this book if you like funny book's.
-- G.W
Magic Tree House #24: Earthquake in the Early Morning by Mary Pope Osborne
Fantasy
In this book there is an earthquake in San Francisco. Jack and Annie got out of there right in time with the last thing they needed to get home. When they got to the Frog Creek Woods, Annie says, "Lets get home before Mom and Dad get up." I recommend you read this book if you like exciting books that make you happy!
-- T.B.J.
In this book there is an earthquake in San Francisco. Jack and Annie got out of there right in time with the last thing they needed to get home. When they got to the Frog Creek Woods, Annie says, "Lets get home before Mom and Dad get up." I recommend you read this book if you like exciting books that make you happy!
-- T.B.J.
Bad Kitty School Daze by Nick Bruel
Fantasy
I like when Bad Kitty goes to school he is very nervous. They are learning to be good dogs and cats and plus he is not wearing any clothes. So after school he was happy because he learned to be happy then he stopped bugging his baby. If you like cats and dogs and school you will like this book.
--PRA
I like when Bad Kitty goes to school he is very nervous. They are learning to be good dogs and cats and plus he is not wearing any clothes. So after school he was happy because he learned to be happy then he stopped bugging his baby. If you like cats and dogs and school you will like this book.
--PRA
How Big is It?: A Big Book All about Bigness by Ben Hillman
Informational
I like how it tells how big things are. If you like to know how big things are you should read this book.
--JAM
I like how it tells how big things are. If you like to know how big things are you should read this book.
--JAM
Jack's Talent by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Fantasy
I like this book because it shows their talents and tells their names. You should read this book if you like picture books.
-- K.T
I like this book because it shows their talents and tells their names. You should read this book if you like picture books.
-- K.T
Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne
Fantasy
I like this book because of the adventure they have in it and the horse with the chariot that carries them ofF. I think you should read this book because it is cool and it gets you excited about reading!
-- T.B.J.
I like this book because of the adventure they have in it and the horse with the chariot that carries them ofF. I think you should read this book because it is cool and it gets you excited about reading!
-- T.B.J.
Mooncake by Frank Asch
Fantasy
My favorite part was when Bear went to the moon because bear made a spaceship. It was really cool. But my most favorite it part was when the bear got to eat the moon cake because it was really from the moon.
--G.W
My favorite part was when Bear went to the moon because bear made a spaceship. It was really cool. But my most favorite it part was when the bear got to eat the moon cake because it was really from the moon.
--G.W
Cats Vs. Dogs by Elizabeth Carney
Informational
Who do you think will win the battle? Cat or dog. Well I think dog because they're my favorite pet. I like this book because you can tell when a dog is angry, sad, happy, mad or excited. You should read this if you like cats and dogs.
--bt
Who do you think will win the battle? Cat or dog. Well I think dog because they're my favorite pet. I like this book because you can tell when a dog is angry, sad, happy, mad or excited. You should read this if you like cats and dogs.
--bt
You Are Special: A Story for Everyone by Max Lucado
Fantasy
Would you want to be Punchinello? I like how his dots can fall off him, and how he did the right thing. If you are feeling down you should read this book.
--KC
Would you want to be Punchinello? I like how his dots can fall off him, and how he did the right thing. If you are feeling down you should read this book.
--KC
The Magic School Bus in the Haunted Museum: A Book about Sound by Linda Beech & Joanna Cole
Fantasy
Have you ever ridden in a bus to a haunted house with a broken instrument. Then come back with it fixed? I haven't. My favorite part is when Carlos said, "Cornelia if you're there, can you help me?" and then she answered. So everyone got scared except for Mrs. Frizzle. I recommend you read this book if you like haunted houses.
-- LH
Have you ever ridden in a bus to a haunted house with a broken instrument. Then come back with it fixed? I haven't. My favorite part is when Carlos said, "Cornelia if you're there, can you help me?" and then she answered. So everyone got scared except for Mrs. Frizzle. I recommend you read this book if you like haunted houses.
-- LH
Dolphins and Porpoises by Wagner Brust
Informational
My favorite part is when the dolphins leap really high. I like this book because I want to learn about dolphins and other interesting stuff about dolphins and porpoises. I recommend you read this book if you're interested in dolphins and porpoises.
-- ASC
My favorite part is when the dolphins leap really high. I like this book because I want to learn about dolphins and other interesting stuff about dolphins and porpoises. I recommend you read this book if you're interested in dolphins and porpoises.
-- ASC
Cats Vs. Dogs Front Cover Elizabeth Carney
Nonfiction
Who do you think will win the battle: cat or dog? Well I think a dog because they are my favorite pet. I like this book because it tells you when dogs are mad, sad, angry, or exited. You should read this if you like dogs and cats
-- Bt
Who do you think will win the battle: cat or dog? Well I think a dog because they are my favorite pet. I like this book because it tells you when dogs are mad, sad, angry, or exited. You should read this if you like dogs and cats
-- Bt
Frogs! by Elizabeth Carney
Informational
Did you know I like frogs? If you like frogs read this book. It has all kinds of facts. I will tell you one. Some frogs eat other frogs.
-- JHW
Did you know I like frogs? If you like frogs read this book. It has all kinds of facts. I will tell you one. Some frogs eat other frogs.
-- JHW
Corduroy by Freeman
Fantasy
Corduroy is a bear. He is cuddly. He is cute. But one day he lost his button. He went looking for it. Then someone bought him. He was sad. Then the girl found a button. Then he was happy. I like this book. My mom used to read this book to my family.
-- L.O.
Corduroy is a bear. He is cuddly. He is cute. But one day he lost his button. He went looking for it. Then someone bought him. He was sad. Then the girl found a button. Then he was happy. I like this book. My mom used to read this book to my family.
-- L.O.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
More Spaghetti, I Say! by Rita Golden Gelman
Fantasy
Would you like to eat spaghetti on every thing? I like how she could bike thought spaghetti. I understand why they keep saying, "More spaghetti I say."
-- KC
Would you like to eat spaghetti on every thing? I like how she could bike thought spaghetti. I understand why they keep saying, "More spaghetti I say."
-- KC
Friday, October 10, 2014
Sharks! by Anne Schreiber
Informational
If you like sharks, read this book. Some sharks lay eggs. I think that is weird. The fastest shark is a Mako shark. It can swim up to 20 miles an hour. That is a lot. The creepiest is the great white shark. It is a great hunter.
-- JHW
If you like sharks, read this book. Some sharks lay eggs. I think that is weird. The fastest shark is a Mako shark. It can swim up to 20 miles an hour. That is a lot. The creepiest is the great white shark. It is a great hunter.
-- JHW
Berlioz the Bear Jan Brett
Fantasy
I like when the bears get to the ball to play. I also liked when they worked together to get to the ball. If you would like to be in a band or a writer for music you should read this book.
-- PA
I like when the bears get to the ball to play. I also liked when they worked together to get to the ball. If you would like to be in a band or a writer for music you should read this book.
-- PA
Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson
Graphic Novel/Comic
Do you like epic adventures and funny, stories? Then you should read this book.
-- qss
Do you like epic adventures and funny, stories? Then you should read this book.
-- qss
Bats by Elizabeth Carney
Informational
Did you ever think bats are monsters? Well they aren't. They are actually nice and fluffy. The biggest bat in the world is the flying fox bat. There are two kinds of bats: fruit bats and insect bats. You should read this book if you like bats.
-- BT
Did you ever think bats are monsters? Well they aren't. They are actually nice and fluffy. The biggest bat in the world is the flying fox bat. There are two kinds of bats: fruit bats and insect bats. You should read this book if you like bats.
-- BT
Monday, October 6, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
The Witch's Vacation by Norman Bridwell
Fantasy
There were two children who lived by a nice witch. One day the kids had to go to summer camp. The witch surprised them and help them. I recommend this book because it is fun and funny.
-- GS
There were two children who lived by a nice witch. One day the kids had to go to summer camp. The witch surprised them and help them. I recommend this book because it is fun and funny.
-- GS
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Oh, what a daughter! by Judith Womersley
Annabel was a girl whose mom had no clue what to do with her. Annabel's so annoying, her mom moaned she's always late getting up and she's always last out the door with half her stuff scattered all over her floor. Annabel laughed and giggled as she walked out the door. Oh what a daughter! She's impossible for her mom. Her room was an awful mess and who would clean it up? Her mom was NOT happy. "She is such a worry." sighed Annabel's mom. "Annabel's so embarrassing." moaned her mom. Her clothes are crazy and her makeup is so strange. One night Annabel went to a game that was going to be on TV. she was so excited! "Annabel's in Hollywood!" shouted her mom. The next day they went to see who won. Annabel won. Annabel hugged her mom and her mom said, "Oh what a daughter."
--AS
--AS
Clifford Takes a Trip Front Cover by Norma Bidwell
Fantasy
Clifford is a big red dog who has a family that went on a trip. Clifford didn't get to go because he didn't fit in the car. So he stayed with the lady next door. He was so lonely he howled until someone threw a shoe at him. It didn't hurt him, but hurt his feelings. the next morning he went to find them nothing stopped him. Then he found them.
-- BT
Clifford is a big red dog who has a family that went on a trip. Clifford didn't get to go because he didn't fit in the car. So he stayed with the lady next door. He was so lonely he howled until someone threw a shoe at him. It didn't hurt him, but hurt his feelings. the next morning he went to find them nothing stopped him. Then he found them.
-- BT
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kiney
Fantasy
Have you ever gone to a farm and find a diamond and 2 goblins? I now I haven't. My favorite part was when the goblin shrunk. He shrunk because he had caught the diamond in his hat so that the girls can't take it back to the queen. i recommend you read this book because it is funny. Lizzie Hunsaker
--?
Have you ever gone to a farm and find a diamond and 2 goblins? I now I haven't. My favorite part was when the goblin shrunk. He shrunk because he had caught the diamond in his hat so that the girls can't take it back to the queen. i recommend you read this book because it is funny. Lizzie Hunsaker
--?
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Great Migrations: Butterflies by Laura F. Marsh
Informational
Butterflies have colored wings and sometimes are black and white. My favorite fact is how they weigh less than a paper clip. If you like butterflies, you should read this book.
-- LH
Butterflies have colored wings and sometimes are black and white. My favorite fact is how they weigh less than a paper clip. If you like butterflies, you should read this book.
-- LH
Be Brave Chuckie! by Kitty Richards
Realistic Fiction
I like this book because it is funny and baby like. There is a very sassy girl and if you like sassy girls then I would recommend this book.
-- JM
I like this book because it is funny and baby like. There is a very sassy girl and if you like sassy girls then I would recommend this book.
-- JM
The Bremen-Town Musicians by Ruth Belov Gross, Irmaos Grimm
Folk Tales
Ever thought about animals making music? If you like something I said you will like this book. I like the part where they break the glass. It is a weird and funny book.
-- J W L
Ever thought about animals making music? If you like something I said you will like this book. I like the part where they break the glass. It is a weird and funny book.
-- J W L
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
Graphic Novel/Comic
One day Greg Heffley and his family were driving to a cabin and stayed there for a few days. When they got there it was snowing really bad. You will like this book because it is funny.
-- LL
One day Greg Heffley and his family were driving to a cabin and stayed there for a few days. When they got there it was snowing really bad. You will like this book because it is funny.
-- LL
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel
I liked this book because I liked when they had fun and when they fell down the well.
-- K.P.B
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