Tuesday
The 6th Grade Nickname Game by Gordon Korman
Genre: humor
Book Summary: This book is about 2 6th grade boys named Wiley and Jeff who like to give theirclassmates nicknames. But now some of the nicknames are not sticking so well. Willthey be able to pull it together in time to save their teacher, Mr. Hughes, or Mr.Huge, nicknamed by Wiley and Jeff, from getting fired?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes OR No
My review of this book: This book was very funny and I would recommend it to a friend because it was funnyand a pleasure to read. Gordon Korman is a very good author and writes tons ofgood books including this one! This book was just the right length, a total of 154 pages. It is good for kids in sixth grade!
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about 2 6th grade boys named Wiley and Jeff who like to give theirclassmates nicknames. But now some of the nicknames are not sticking so well. Willthey be able to pull it together in time to save their teacher, Mr. Hughes, or Mr.Huge, nicknamed by Wiley and Jeff, from getting fired?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes OR No
My review of this book: This book was very funny and I would recommend it to a friend because it was funnyand a pleasure to read. Gordon Korman is a very good author and writes tons ofgood books including this one! This book was just the right length, a total of 154 pages. It is good for kids in sixth grade!
By Lauren in grade 7
Labels: 6th Grade Nickname Game, humor, Korman-Gordan
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Genre: science-fiction
Book Summary: This book was about a man named Guy Montag that was a fireman. It takes place inthe future, where it's their job to start fires and burn books. He didn't know ofany other way of life until he met 17-year-old Clarisse who tells him of a pastwhere people weren't afraid to think and act. Montag then begins to realize whathis real job is.
Rank (0-5): 2
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I didn't really like this book at all. To me, it was weird and confusing becauseit took place in the future, and I don't really like science fiction. THere was alot of detail, which also made it harder to read. I only read this because I had to for school, but I think it was a little bit better than I initially thought it was going to be. Still, I wouldn't recommend this book to people who don't like futuristic and science fiction novels.
By Haley in grade 10
Book Summary: This book was about a man named Guy Montag that was a fireman. It takes place inthe future, where it's their job to start fires and burn books. He didn't know ofany other way of life until he met 17-year-old Clarisse who tells him of a pastwhere people weren't afraid to think and act. Montag then begins to realize whathis real job is.
Rank (0-5): 2
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I didn't really like this book at all. To me, it was weird and confusing becauseit took place in the future, and I don't really like science fiction. THere was alot of detail, which also made it harder to read. I only read this because I had to for school, but I think it was a little bit better than I initially thought it was going to be. Still, I wouldn't recommend this book to people who don't like futuristic and science fiction novels.
By Haley in grade 10
Labels: Bradbury-Ray, Fahrenheit 451, Science Fiction
Flying High, Pogo! by Constance M. Foland
Genre: realistic fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Pogo who wants to go to gymnastics camp but doesn't have the $300 for it. She tries to think of as many money-making jobs asshe can think of, like babysitting her little sister and selling tickets to agymnastic show, but will all her efforts be worth it?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good and it was a little sad in the end, but funny throughoutthe whole thing! I would recommend it to a friend because it is a book that is aperfect length of 138 pages. I think this book would be good for kids ages 12-14. Itis one of a few American Girl Fiction Series.
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Pogo who wants to go to gymnastics camp but doesn't have the $300 for it. She tries to think of as many money-making jobs asshe can think of, like babysitting her little sister and selling tickets to agymnastic show, but will all her efforts be worth it?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good and it was a little sad in the end, but funny throughoutthe whole thing! I would recommend it to a friend because it is a book that is aperfect length of 138 pages. I think this book would be good for kids ages 12-14. Itis one of a few American Girl Fiction Series.
By Lauren in grade 7
Labels: Flying High Pogo, Foland-Constance, realistic fiction
Confessions of a Backup Dancer by Tucker Shaw
Genre: realistic fiction
Book Summary: This was about a girl named Kelly Kimball who\'s a really good dancer. she triesout, and ends up making the cut to be a backup dancer for the most popular teensinger in the world, Darcy. She writes a blog about everything that happens in herexperience, including information on the pop stars that nobody knew.]
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was really funny and easy to read. The ending was really good, but kindof predictable. I thought this book was cool because you got to see things from adifferent point of view. There were a lot of fights, breakups, auditions, andeverything else all happeneing at once, so it was really hard to put down.
By Haley in grade 10
Book Summary: This was about a girl named Kelly Kimball who\'s a really good dancer. she triesout, and ends up making the cut to be a backup dancer for the most popular teensinger in the world, Darcy. She writes a blog about everything that happens in herexperience, including information on the pop stars that nobody knew.]
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was really funny and easy to read. The ending was really good, but kindof predictable. I thought this book was cool because you got to see things from adifferent point of view. There were a lot of fights, breakups, auditions, andeverything else all happeneing at once, so it was really hard to put down.
By Haley in grade 10
Labels: Confessions of a back up dancer, realistic fiction, Shaw-Tucker
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book was about a normal, everday highschool girl named Ashley who doesn't care at all about the prom. She has normal friends, a big family, a boyfriend, andnormal problems. But an unexpected change comes up when the prom has to be cancelledbecause a teacher stole pretty much all of the money. Together, Ashley and herfriends have to figure out a way to put the prom back on--without all the money.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was really good. I liked that, for once, it wasn\'t a book about a girlwith special powers, or about the most popular girl in school, or about someonefamous. Ashley was a completely normal, and really funny, character. I loved theend. It was kind of like a fairy tale story with a million weird twists, but it wasdefinately a believeable story.
By Haley in grade 10
Book Summary: This book was about a normal, everday highschool girl named Ashley who doesn't care at all about the prom. She has normal friends, a big family, a boyfriend, andnormal problems. But an unexpected change comes up when the prom has to be cancelledbecause a teacher stole pretty much all of the money. Together, Ashley and herfriends have to figure out a way to put the prom back on--without all the money.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was really good. I liked that, for once, it wasn\'t a book about a girlwith special powers, or about the most popular girl in school, or about someonefamous. Ashley was a completely normal, and really funny, character. I loved theend. It was kind of like a fairy tale story with a million weird twists, but it wasdefinately a believeable story.
By Haley in grade 10
Labels: Anderson-Laurie, Prom, realistic fiction
Bad, Badder, Baddest by Cynthia Voigt
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Mikey who's parents are getting divorced and Mikeydoesn't want them to, so she and her best friend Margalo think up ways to keep herparents together, but will the ideas work in the end?
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to a friend because it is a fun book to read about twotypical 6th grade girls who want to save one of the girls' parents' relationships.You have to read the first book though, called Bad Girls. Bad, Badder, Baddest isthe sequel to Bad Girls. Both books were definitely worth reading!
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Mikey who's parents are getting divorced and Mikeydoesn't want them to, so she and her best friend Margalo think up ways to keep herparents together, but will the ideas work in the end?
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to a friend because it is a fun book to read about twotypical 6th grade girls who want to save one of the girls' parents' relationships.You have to read the first book though, called Bad Girls. Bad, Badder, Baddest isthe sequel to Bad Girls. Both books were definitely worth reading!
By Lauren in grade 7
Labels: Bad Badder Baddest, realistic fiction, Voight-Cynthia
For Your Eyes Only by Joanne Rocklin
Genre: humor
Book Summary: This book was about a girl named Lucy who's teacher is making them keep a journalto write in. Andy, an obnoxious boy in Lucy's class, is also keeping a journal, butunlike Lucy, he has a big secret that he will have to share with the teacher, MrMoffat.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? {Yes OR No}
My review of this book: This book was very good! It was funny and I enjoyed reading it! It is probablygood for kids ages 10-12. It has a total of 136 pages, and for me it was perfect. Not too long, not too short. I would recommend it to my friends because it was afunny, amusing book.
By Lauren in grade 7
Book Summary: This book was about a girl named Lucy who's teacher is making them keep a journalto write in. Andy, an obnoxious boy in Lucy's class, is also keeping a journal, butunlike Lucy, he has a big secret that he will have to share with the teacher, MrMoffat.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? {Yes OR No}
My review of this book: This book was very good! It was funny and I enjoyed reading it! It is probablygood for kids ages 10-12. It has a total of 136 pages, and for me it was perfect. Not too long, not too short. I would recommend it to my friends because it was afunny, amusing book.
By Lauren in grade 7
Labels: For Your Eyes Only, humor, Rocklin-Joanne
Monday
Molly Saves the Day by Valarie Tripp
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Molly is at Camp Gowonagin, and her friends are with her until the last day when they play color war, and Molly almost loses one of her best friends.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: A quick read. Anyone would like this book even if you don't like the series. Valarie Tripp writes many books and this one is the best.
By Claire in grade 7
Book Summary: Molly is at Camp Gowonagin, and her friends are with her until the last day when they play color war, and Molly almost loses one of her best friends.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: A quick read. Anyone would like this book even if you don't like the series. Valarie Tripp writes many books and this one is the best.
By Claire in grade 7
Labels: Molly Saves the Day, realistic fiction, Tripp-Valarie
Thursday
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Two sisters, one brave, one not. When the brave one gets the Gray Death, the scared one must go on a mission to save her sister. She finds herself forced with dragons and gryphons, and must try to defeat them.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This is one of my favorite books now. I loved it! At the end there is the most unexpected twist you could ever imagine. I couldn't put it down! You have to read this book!
By Michelle in grade 8
Book Summary: Two sisters, one brave, one not. When the brave one gets the Gray Death, the scared one must go on a mission to save her sister. She finds herself forced with dragons and gryphons, and must try to defeat them.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This is one of my favorite books now. I loved it! At the end there is the most unexpected twist you could ever imagine. I couldn't put it down! You have to read this book!
By Michelle in grade 8
Labels: fantasy, Levine-Gail, The Two Princesses of Bamarre
Lucy the Giant by Sherri L. Smith
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The book is about 15 year old Lucy who is trying to run from her past and create a new life for herself.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Lucy is living with her alcoholic father. She gets sick and tired of always taking care of him, so she decides to run away. Lucy pretends to be older than she really is, and she gets a crabing job. Meanwhile, she has been lying to her crew about her age and her name. They finally find out, and she has everyone against her. The crew forgives her. When she gets home, and her father has agreed to do a workshop to help him stop drinking she is so excited and hopes everything will be better.
By Samantha in grade 7
Book Summary: The book is about 15 year old Lucy who is trying to run from her past and create a new life for herself.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Lucy is living with her alcoholic father. She gets sick and tired of always taking care of him, so she decides to run away. Lucy pretends to be older than she really is, and she gets a crabing job. Meanwhile, she has been lying to her crew about her age and her name. They finally find out, and she has everyone against her. The crew forgives her. When she gets home, and her father has agreed to do a workshop to help him stop drinking she is so excited and hopes everything will be better.
By Samantha in grade 7
Labels: Lucy the Giant, realistic fiction, Smith-Lucy
Dear Dumb Diary, The Problem With Here is That It's Where I'm From by Jamie Kelly
Genre: Humor
Book Summary: Something went wrong at Wadehouse Middle School, so now thaey are shipping all the kids to Jamie's Middle School.
My review of this book: Jamie has a girl in her class who is from one of the other schools. She thinks she is french, and she is even prettier than Angaline (Jamie's worst enemy). So, everybody is so shocked to see someone more popular than Angaline.
By Samantha in grade 7
Book Summary: Something went wrong at Wadehouse Middle School, so now thaey are shipping all the kids to Jamie's Middle School.
My review of this book: Jamie has a girl in her class who is from one of the other schools. She thinks she is french, and she is even prettier than Angaline (Jamie's worst enemy). So, everybody is so shocked to see someone more popular than Angaline.
By Samantha in grade 7
Labels: Dear Dumb DIary- THe Problem With Here is That It's Where I'm From, humor, Kelly-Jamie
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry Potter comes back for his fifth year. He takes O.W.L s, learns about the Order of the Phoenix, and has strange dreams.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: JK Rowling has done it again! Harry Potter is obsessive! I wouldn't recommend this book to people who haven't read the 4th one. It's too confusing. If you read the 4th book you'll love this one!
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry Potter comes back for his fifth year. He takes O.W.L s, learns about the Order of the Phoenix, and has strange dreams.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: JK Rowling has done it again! Harry Potter is obsessive! I wouldn't recommend this book to people who haven't read the 4th one. It's too confusing. If you read the 4th book you'll love this one!
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Rowling-JK
Tuesday
Camp Confidential: Natalie's Secret by Melissa J. Morgan
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The book Camp Confidential Natalie's Secret is about a girl named Natalie and part of her eight weeks of camp and her secret is that her dad is Tad Maxwell and he is like a movie star, but Natalie didn't want any special treatmentso she didn't tell anyone until her dad payed her a surprise visit at camp.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to anyone because it's just an over and fun book. At the beginning of camp Natalie didn't like it, but in the middle she began to realize it wasn't bad at all, and she even made new friends and a best camp friend, Alyssa. Natalie got used to waking up early and doing the chores they had to do after breakfast every morning.
By Ava in grade 6
Book Summary: The book Camp Confidential Natalie's Secret is about a girl named Natalie and part of her eight weeks of camp and her secret is that her dad is Tad Maxwell and he is like a movie star, but Natalie didn't want any special treatmentso she didn't tell anyone until her dad payed her a surprise visit at camp.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to anyone because it's just an over and fun book. At the beginning of camp Natalie didn't like it, but in the middle she began to realize it wasn't bad at all, and she even made new friends and a best camp friend, Alyssa. Natalie got used to waking up early and doing the chores they had to do after breakfast every morning.
By Ava in grade 6
Labels: Camp Confidential- Natalie's Secret, Melissa-Morgan, realistic fiction
You Wouldn't want to be an Aztec Sacrifice by Fiona MacDonald
Genre: Humor
Book Summary: This book is a funny story that puts you in the place of an Aztec sacrifice.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is funny and light-hearted. I thought that the way the author presented the information in the book was funny and kept the reader very interested.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is a funny story that puts you in the place of an Aztec sacrifice.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is funny and light-hearted. I thought that the way the author presented the information in the book was funny and kept the reader very interested.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Labels: humor, MacDonald-Fiona, You Wouldn't Want to be an Aztec Sacrifice
Jahanara, Princess of Princesses by Kathryn Lasky
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about princess Jahanara who lived in India. It is her diary that she used to express her troubles to.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I liked the book, but I thought that it could have creatively engaged the reader a little bit more.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about princess Jahanara who lived in India. It is her diary that she used to express her troubles to.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I liked the book, but I thought that it could have creatively engaged the reader a little bit more.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Labels: historical fiction, Jahanara- Princess of Princesses, Lasky-Kathryn
Homesick, My Own Story by Jean Fritz
Genre: Autobiography
Book Summary: This book is about Jean Fritz's life as a child who was an American, but was born in China
Rank (0-5): 2
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I didn't like this book as much as I thought that I would. I didn't care for the way that the author presented the information in the story.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about Jean Fritz's life as a child who was an American, but was born in China
Rank (0-5): 2
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I didn't like this book as much as I thought that I would. I didn't care for the way that the author presented the information in the story.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Labels: autobiography, Fritz-Jean, Homesick- My Own Story
The Breadwinner by Arvella Whitmore
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Susan Purkett who lives during the great depression. In the book she has to provide her family with enough money to stay alive.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was awesome because it really showed the hardship and sadness that ran loose during the Depression. It was so interesting that you could read it time and time again.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Susan Purkett who lives during the great depression. In the book she has to provide her family with enough money to stay alive.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was awesome because it really showed the hardship and sadness that ran loose during the Depression. It was so interesting that you could read it time and time again.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Labels: historical fiction, The Breadwinner, Whitmore-Arvella
Elizabeth the I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor by Kathryn Lasky
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about Queen Elizabeth the first when she was a young girl growing up in the House of Tudor
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this book was very well written. I liked the way that they showed that there is much more to being a princess than most people think. I thought that hte author wrote it in a way that appealed to readers of all ages.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about Queen Elizabeth the first when she was a young girl growing up in the House of Tudor
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this book was very well written. I liked the way that they showed that there is much more to being a princess than most people think. I thought that hte author wrote it in a way that appealed to readers of all ages.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Labels: Elizabeth the I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, historical fiction, Lasky-Kathryn
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is the second book in the series and was very good. It was about what happens when the Baudelaire children go to live with their Uncle Monty after living with Count Olaf who was trying to steal the fortune the childrens' parents left behind when they died. Now Count Olaf has a new plan to steal it, and he'll do anything to get his hands on it-anything.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I have not read many books in this series, but I have to say that this one was one of the best. I read it in one day and it was so good! What I liked about it was that the mysteries never stopped coming. Just when you thought the book was over another thing happened, and that made the book very good. I also liked that the book involved snakes and other reptiles because they helped out the story alot and made it even more likeable. You also ahve to pay close attention to the words at some parts. I liked this book alot, and I plan to keep reading these books.
By Samantha in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is the second book in the series and was very good. It was about what happens when the Baudelaire children go to live with their Uncle Monty after living with Count Olaf who was trying to steal the fortune the childrens' parents left behind when they died. Now Count Olaf has a new plan to steal it, and he'll do anything to get his hands on it-anything.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I have not read many books in this series, but I have to say that this one was one of the best. I read it in one day and it was so good! What I liked about it was that the mysteries never stopped coming. Just when you thought the book was over another thing happened, and that made the book very good. I also liked that the book involved snakes and other reptiles because they helped out the story alot and made it even more likeable. You also ahve to pay close attention to the words at some parts. I liked this book alot, and I plan to keep reading these books.
By Samantha in grade 6
Labels: A Series of Unfortunate Events, fantasy, Snicket-Lemony
Amadine by Adele Griffin
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Amadine was about this girl named Delia who just moved to a new place. She starts 9th grade at a new school and makes a new friend. Her name is Amadine. The only problem is Amadine is creepy and is a liar. So when they get into a fight, Amadine tells lies about Delia and her family to everyone.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars. It was good, but I always put it down because sometimes it never kept me wanting to read more. It was boring at some parts and interesting in others. I felt like the author wrote it good and that made me want to read it most. I liked it but didn't like it; It's in the middle for me. I would recommend it to a friend because other people might actually really like it.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Book Summary: Amadine was about this girl named Delia who just moved to a new place. She starts 9th grade at a new school and makes a new friend. Her name is Amadine. The only problem is Amadine is creepy and is a liar. So when they get into a fight, Amadine tells lies about Delia and her family to everyone.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars. It was good, but I always put it down because sometimes it never kept me wanting to read more. It was boring at some parts and interesting in others. I felt like the author wrote it good and that made me want to read it most. I liked it but didn't like it; It's in the middle for me. I would recommend it to a friend because other people might actually really like it.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Labels: Amadine, Griffin-Adele, realistic fiction
That Was Then, This is Now by S.E. Hinton
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The book is about two brothers who are growing up and apart. The older brother ispaying attention to girls instead of his brother.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: "That Was Then, This Is Now" was a great book. In the book it tells how a personcan fix problems in life without hurting someone and their feelings. It also showsyou to do the right things or you could get injured, punished, or die.
By Danny in grade 6
Book Summary: The book is about two brothers who are growing up and apart. The older brother ispaying attention to girls instead of his brother.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: "That Was Then, This Is Now" was a great book. In the book it tells how a personcan fix problems in life without hurting someone and their feelings. It also showsyou to do the right things or you could get injured, punished, or die.
By Danny in grade 6
The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about what happens when 400 people from the City of Ember which isunderground come up above ground and enter a new world to them. They now live in the City of Sparks.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book was funny and was hard to put down because of all the cliff hangers andproblems that were happening. "The People of Sparks" was a great book and I reallyenjoyed reading it. I also enjoyed all the people saying how they felt and tellingwhat has happening.
By Danny in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about what happens when 400 people from the City of Ember which isunderground come up above ground and enter a new world to them. They now live in the City of Sparks.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book was funny and was hard to put down because of all the cliff hangers andproblems that were happening. "The People of Sparks" was a great book and I reallyenjoyed reading it. I also enjoyed all the people saying how they felt and tellingwhat has happening.
By Danny in grade 6
Monday
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: A boy named Max is oversized and doesn't fit in with others. He meets a tiny (midget) boy named Kevin. They become best friends and go on adventures together. They become Freak the Mighty until Kevin dies. Now Max is on his own as Moor the Mighty.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was amazing. It was really good. It kept me wanting to read more even when I put the book do wn. It wasn't one of those books where it kept dragging on, even though it was very long, it was good and kept me reading. I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was great, but at some times a little boring. Overall it was very good and I really enjoyed it.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Book Summary: A boy named Max is oversized and doesn't fit in with others. He meets a tiny (midget) boy named Kevin. They become best friends and go on adventures together. They become Freak the Mighty until Kevin dies. Now Max is on his own as Moor the Mighty.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was amazing. It was really good. It kept me wanting to read more even when I put the book do wn. It wasn't one of those books where it kept dragging on, even though it was very long, it was good and kept me reading. I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was great, but at some times a little boring. Overall it was very good and I really enjoyed it.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Ravens Gate by Anthony Horowitz
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Matt who is a 14 year old juvenile delinquent. He is then sent to the country part of England as part of a government project called L.E.A.F.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I totally enjoyed this book. So much was going on at once. Also, Horowitz again mixes in all genres including Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, and Realistic Fiction. It had some very weird and unusual events. It was a little creepy. Also, I liked it because it was written by one of my favorite authors, Anthony Horowitz.
By Kyle in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Matt who is a 14 year old juvenile delinquent. He is then sent to the country part of England as part of a government project called L.E.A.F.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I totally enjoyed this book. So much was going on at once. Also, Horowitz again mixes in all genres including Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, and Realistic Fiction. It had some very weird and unusual events. It was a little creepy. Also, I liked it because it was written by one of my favorite authors, Anthony Horowitz.
By Kyle in grade 6
Saturday
Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about Percy Jackson, a 14 year old boy, who has to save his friendfrom the evil greek titan Kronos. In the end, Percy is succesful in saving hisfriend but the titan Kronos escaped with his minions.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. The author added many suprising twists in the story. I can't wait until the next book comes out.
By Aaron in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about Percy Jackson, a 14 year old boy, who has to save his friendfrom the evil greek titan Kronos. In the end, Percy is succesful in saving hisfriend but the titan Kronos escaped with his minions.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good. The author added many suprising twists in the story. I can't wait until the next book comes out.
By Aaron in grade 6
Labels: Riordan-Rick fantasy, Titan's Curse
Thursday
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about HArry's thrid year at Hogwarts. A prisoner has escaped Azkaban and is coming to Hogwarts to find Peter Pettigrew. You'll be shocked to find out who he is.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I LOVE THIS BOOK! This is definitely my favorite Harry Potter book so far. It has suspense and horror, laughter and fun. Everyone should read Harry Potter.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about HArry's thrid year at Hogwarts. A prisoner has escaped Azkaban and is coming to Hogwarts to find Peter Pettigrew. You'll be shocked to find out who he is.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I LOVE THIS BOOK! This is definitely my favorite Harry Potter book so far. It has suspense and horror, laughter and fun. Everyone should read Harry Potter.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry comes back for another fun year at Hogwarts. That is until someone or something starts attacking students and only Harry can stop it!
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I love this book! It is just as great as the first book. It just keeps getting better and better! I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an amazing and addicting series.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry comes back for another fun year at Hogwarts. That is until someone or something starts attacking students and only Harry can stop it!
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I love this book! It is just as great as the first book. It just keeps getting better and better! I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an amazing and addicting series.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry Potter os entered into a mysterious contest. He must go through 3 tasks in order ot win, but being the youngest he has difficulty.
Rank (0-5): 5
My review of this book: Everyone who reads Harry Potter will be amazed. It's an amazingly addicting series that affects the way I look at life. It is so detailed. You'll laugh, cry, and get absorbed by the book. You'll never want to read any other book! You will find the characters become your friends.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry Potter os entered into a mysterious contest. He must go through 3 tasks in order ot win, but being the youngest he has difficulty.
Rank (0-5): 5
My review of this book: Everyone who reads Harry Potter will be amazed. It's an amazingly addicting series that affects the way I look at life. It is so detailed. You'll laugh, cry, and get absorbed by the book. You'll never want to read any other book! You will find the characters become your friends.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Ghosts in the House by Daniel Cohen
Genre: Non-fiction supernatural
Book Summary: The book is about all of these ghost stories about indoor and very strange ghost activity. IT also shows the experiences of witnesses of the appearance of the ghost.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I thought this book was a 3 because of its lack of explanation and detail. Also, lack of solutions to rid the ghosts from their home. The stories though, were well written and thought out. The story makes me wonder what would have happened if the person was alone.
By David in grade 7
Book Summary: The book is about all of these ghost stories about indoor and very strange ghost activity. IT also shows the experiences of witnesses of the appearance of the ghost.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I thought this book was a 3 because of its lack of explanation and detail. Also, lack of solutions to rid the ghosts from their home. The stories though, were well written and thought out. The story makes me wonder what would have happened if the person was alone.
By David in grade 7
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry's 6th year at Hogwarts. Malfoy becomes a death eater. Snape really being on Voldemort's side.
Rank (0-5): 4.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry's 6th year is really twisted. Snape is the defense against the dark arts teacher. Harry becomes captain of the Quidditch team. I don't really think it's her best book.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry's 6th year at Hogwarts. Malfoy becomes a death eater. Snape really being on Voldemort's side.
Rank (0-5): 4.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry's 6th year is really twisted. Snape is the defense against the dark arts teacher. Harry becomes captain of the Quidditch team. I don't really think it's her best book.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry's 5th year at Hogwarts
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry goes to the Order of the Phoenix. He faces a new challenge in his 5th year. He has a deul with Voldemort.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry's 5th year at Hogwarts
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry goes to the Order of the Phoenix. He faces a new challenge in his 5th year. He has a deul with Voldemort.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Dangerous Ghosts by Daniel Cohn
Genre: Non-fiction supernatural
Book Summary: This book is about scary murder stories leading to a ghost with death written all over it. It mostly has murder, but there are some other reasons of death.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book alot because it has the reason the ghost is haunting the location. It has the reason the ghost died. It also has the people involved and haunted. The stories were perfectly written too. There were no flaws in the book.
By David in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about scary murder stories leading to a ghost with death written all over it. It mostly has murder, but there are some other reasons of death.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book alot because it has the reason the ghost is haunting the location. It has the reason the ghost died. It also has the people involved and haunted. The stories were perfectly written too. There were no flaws in the book.
By David in grade 7
Witches by Stewart Ross
Genre: Non-fiction supernatural
Book Summary: This book is about the different kinds of witches. Also, that witches could control lives with one spell. Also how much witches have to do with the devil.
Rank (0-5): 2
My review of this book: I really don't like this book because there were no fun facts. The topics were really off track sometimes. The only good part was the mystery of God
By David in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about the different kinds of witches. Also, that witches could control lives with one spell. Also how much witches have to do with the devil.
Rank (0-5): 2
My review of this book: I really don't like this book because there were no fun facts. The topics were really off track sometimes. The only good part was the mystery of God
By David in grade 7
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book has four things about it. 1) The Order of the Phoenix 2) What the order's guarding/ what Voldemort wants 3) Harry's dreams/vision and 4) Professor Umbridge.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry Potter is my favorite book even though I've read it before. Because there are small things I forget then I really get into reading, and I can't stop. That's why I like JK Rowling. I also cry every time Sirius dies. Next I'm going to read book 6.
By Emily in grade 6
Book Summary: This book has four things about it. 1) The Order of the Phoenix 2) What the order's guarding/ what Voldemort wants 3) Harry's dreams/vision and 4) Professor Umbridge.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry Potter is my favorite book even though I've read it before. Because there are small things I forget then I really get into reading, and I can't stop. That's why I like JK Rowling. I also cry every time Sirius dies. Next I'm going to read book 6.
By Emily in grade 6
Toothless Wonder by Barbra Parks
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: It's about Junie B. Jones, an average first grader. But there is one problem- she did not lose a tooth. But she loses her tooth and she wants it back in.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: It was a good book. It was weird how she wanted her tooth out and then back in. Find out, and read Toothless Wonder.
By Abby in grade 6
Book Summary: It's about Junie B. Jones, an average first grader. But there is one problem- she did not lose a tooth. But she loses her tooth and she wants it back in.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: It was a good book. It was weird how she wanted her tooth out and then back in. Find out, and read Toothless Wonder.
By Abby in grade 6
Chicken Soup for the Kids Soul by Multiple Authors
Genre: Non-fiction
Book Summary: This book is about multiple kids who had different experiences in life and shared them. I can connect because I have some problems that other kids have. I could solve it the same way.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It's a really good book. I can connect to the same problems in the book, and it feels good to know that I'm not the only one with the same problem.
By Abby in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about multiple kids who had different experiences in life and shared them. I can connect because I have some problems that other kids have. I could solve it the same way.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It's a really good book. I can connect to the same problems in the book, and it feels good to know that I'm not the only one with the same problem.
By Abby in grade 6
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is mostly about Dumbledore giving Harry lessons
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry Potter 6 has alot of things going on in it. One thing is that Harry is getting lessons from Dumbledore about Voldemort and that is probably the big thing in this book.
By Emily in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is mostly about Dumbledore giving Harry lessons
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry Potter 6 has alot of things going on in it. One thing is that Harry is getting lessons from Dumbledore about Voldemort and that is probably the big thing in this book.
By Emily in grade 6
Naruto Volume 9 by Masashi Kishimoto
Genre: manga
Book Summary: It's the preliminaries of the Chunin Exams, and genin must fight to determine whoadvances to the 3rd Phase of the test. This includes the fights with Sakura againstIno, Naruto against Kiba, and Neji versus Hinata.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really like this book because i love the anime series of Naruto. It's watching tv in the palm of your hands! I suggest this to any anime/manga fans!
By Jackie in grade 6
Book Summary: It's the preliminaries of the Chunin Exams, and genin must fight to determine whoadvances to the 3rd Phase of the test. This includes the fights with Sakura againstIno, Naruto against Kiba, and Neji versus Hinata.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really like this book because i love the anime series of Naruto. It's watching tv in the palm of your hands! I suggest this to any anime/manga fans!
By Jackie in grade 6
Labels: Kishimoto-Masashi, manga/graphic novel, Naruto
Naruto volume 10 by Masashi Kishimoto
Genre: Manga
Book Summary: The preliminaries of the Chunin Exams are wrapping up, as Rock Lee begins to fightGaara, the deadly sand demon. No one has been able to scratch Gaara before. But Leeis faster than Gaara's sand... and manages to be the first one to wound him.... Whowill win?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really like this book because it includes my favorite Naruto character, Gaara.The series is packed with action, and i suggest reading the books in order so it\'sless confusing.
By Jackie in grade 6
Book Summary: The preliminaries of the Chunin Exams are wrapping up, as Rock Lee begins to fightGaara, the deadly sand demon. No one has been able to scratch Gaara before. But Leeis faster than Gaara's sand... and manages to be the first one to wound him.... Whowill win?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really like this book because it includes my favorite Naruto character, Gaara.The series is packed with action, and i suggest reading the books in order so it\'sless confusing.
By Jackie in grade 6
Labels: Kishimoto-Masashi, manga/graphic novel, Naruto
Naruto Volume 12 by Masashi Kishimoto
Genre: manga
Book Summary: It's finally the third phase of the Chunin Exams and Naruto has to face Neji. Nejigoes on about how it\'s his destiny to win the fight, and calls people failures andwill always be failures. But Naruto proves him wrong...
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is the best! It's really addicting and hard to put down! Naruto showsthat if you work hard and don't give up, you can succeed.
By Jackie in grade 6
Book Summary: It's finally the third phase of the Chunin Exams and Naruto has to face Neji. Nejigoes on about how it\'s his destiny to win the fight, and calls people failures andwill always be failures. But Naruto proves him wrong...
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is the best! It's really addicting and hard to put down! Naruto showsthat if you work hard and don't give up, you can succeed.
By Jackie in grade 6
Labels: Kishimoto-Masashi, manga/graphic novel, Naruto
Wednesday
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The Princess Diaries is a book about an average girl, but then one day her fatherannounces to her that she's a princess of a small European country! She first keepsthis a secret, but the secret soon spreads out and she just wants to be normal.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really liked this book because it was so interesting and you want to know what'sgoing to happen next? and it was very hard to put down. It was like a best friendwas telling you a story.
By Jacki in grade 6
Book Summary: The Princess Diaries is a book about an average girl, but then one day her fatherannounces to her that she's a princess of a small European country! She first keepsthis a secret, but the secret soon spreads out and she just wants to be normal.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really liked this book because it was so interesting and you want to know what'sgoing to happen next? and it was very hard to put down. It was like a best friendwas telling you a story.
By Jacki in grade 6
Labels: Cabot-Meg, Princess Diaries, realistic fiction
Princess in the Spotlight by Meg Cabot
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This is the 2nd volume of The princess diaries.Mia\'s mom and her algebra teacherare getting married, and they would appreciate a small wedding, but her grandmere,wants to make it very fancy and large, because it was a celebrity wedding. Also,with interviews and such, Mia is now known by basically the whole country!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Since i loved, The princess diaries, i loved reading this. I recommend people toread the first book before, though. I think this book is really cool because itshows us the amazing things that can happen in life!
By Jacki in grade 6
Book Summary: This is the 2nd volume of The princess diaries.Mia\'s mom and her algebra teacherare getting married, and they would appreciate a small wedding, but her grandmere,wants to make it very fancy and large, because it was a celebrity wedding. Also,with interviews and such, Mia is now known by basically the whole country!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Since i loved, The princess diaries, i loved reading this. I recommend people toread the first book before, though. I think this book is really cool because itshows us the amazing things that can happen in life!
By Jacki in grade 6
Labels: Cabot-Meg, Princess Diaries, realistic fiction
Tuesday
Esperanza Rising by Pam Ryan
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Esperanza who, with her family, has to immigrate from Mexico to California.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was great because it really describes the hardships that an immigrant had to go through. I liked it because the author put it in a cool and interesting way that makes the reader want to keep reading the book.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Esperanza who, with her family, has to immigrate from Mexico to California.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was great because it really describes the hardships that an immigrant had to go through. I liked it because the author put it in a cool and interesting way that makes the reader want to keep reading the book.
By Caitlin in grade 6
The Wave by Todd Strasser
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a high school teacher who tries out an experiment on his class. He starts an organization called the wave. Soon the group goes too far and the teacher (Ben) has to try and stop it before the organization crashes.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book was great because it described the comparison of something that happened in recent years. It explained everything clearly, and it was very interesting.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a high school teacher who tries out an experiment on his class. He starts an organization called the wave. Soon the group goes too far and the teacher (Ben) has to try and stop it before the organization crashes.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book was great because it described the comparison of something that happened in recent years. It explained everything clearly, and it was very interesting.
By Caitlin in grade 6
Friday
Molly's Puppy Tale by Valarie Tripp
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Molly gets a new puppy named Bennett, and when she comes home one day she finds her brother Ricky playing with Bennett and Molly tells Ricky that she can't play with him anymore. Molly changes her mind when Bennett digs up their victory garden.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It's a funny book and a quick read. It has a moral. It's funny when Bennett destroys Molly's room. There is a series of short stories and mysteries for Molly and the other AG Dolls.
By Claire in grade 7
Book Summary: Molly gets a new puppy named Bennett, and when she comes home one day she finds her brother Ricky playing with Bennett and Molly tells Ricky that she can't play with him anymore. Molly changes her mind when Bennett digs up their victory garden.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It's a funny book and a quick read. It has a moral. It's funny when Bennett destroys Molly's room. There is a series of short stories and mysteries for Molly and the other AG Dolls.
By Claire in grade 7
Cheaper By the Dozen by Frank Gilbreth
Genre: Biography
Book Summary: The Gilbreths have 12 children and their dad is an efficiency expert. They have a cottage and 2 light houses. They also have alot of money.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought it was a really funny biography. They make it seem as if it was like a non-fiction story, but it's not! It has alot of humor in it. I like it when their mom calls something inappropriate "eskimo". It's a bio of their whole life with their dad.
By Claire in grade 7
Book Summary: The Gilbreths have 12 children and their dad is an efficiency expert. They have a cottage and 2 light houses. They also have alot of money.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought it was a really funny biography. They make it seem as if it was like a non-fiction story, but it's not! It has alot of humor in it. I like it when their mom calls something inappropriate "eskimo". It's a bio of their whole life with their dad.
By Claire in grade 7
Thursday
The Double Digit Club by Marion Dane Bauer
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about 2 girls named Sarah and Paige. The first day of summer isPaige's birthday and she is turning 10, which means stuck-up Valerie will ask herto join her club called the Double Digit Club, where anyone under the age of 10 isignored. When Paige says yes to the club, Sarah is afraid she'll have no friendsfor the whole summer, but does Paige really like being a member of the Double D
Book Summary: This book is about 2 girls named Sarah and Paige. The first day of summer isPaige's birthday and she is turning 10, which means stuck-up Valerie will ask herto join her club called the Double Digit Club, where anyone under the age of 10 isignored. When Paige says yes to the club, Sarah is afraid she'll have no friendsfor the whole summer, but does Paige really like being a member of the Double D