Thursday
Puddle Jumpers by Mark Jean and Christopher C. Carlson
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Ernie Banks is an orphan. He is one step away from going to the Youth Authority, so he is sent to work on a farm as his last chance. When he arrives a neighbor tells him about the quilt baby. A baby was kidnapped from the farm without a trace except for his favorite quilt, which was found by a puddle. Ernie and Joey, the ideal tomboy, stumble onto something they didn't expect; the puddle jumpers. Ernie finds out that he must save their kingdom.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book was amazing. Mark Jean and Christopher C. Carlson did a fabulous job writing the book. At first the book seems like a mystery, but then it switches gears into an adventure novel. At the end I was in awe. I won't tell you why because you just have to read it. All the characters are very interesting and all the people fit into the story perfectly.
By Elizabeth C. in grade 6
Book Summary: Ernie Banks is an orphan. He is one step away from going to the Youth Authority, so he is sent to work on a farm as his last chance. When he arrives a neighbor tells him about the quilt baby. A baby was kidnapped from the farm without a trace except for his favorite quilt, which was found by a puddle. Ernie and Joey, the ideal tomboy, stumble onto something they didn't expect; the puddle jumpers. Ernie finds out that he must save their kingdom.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The book was amazing. Mark Jean and Christopher C. Carlson did a fabulous job writing the book. At first the book seems like a mystery, but then it switches gears into an adventure novel. At the end I was in awe. I won't tell you why because you just have to read it. All the characters are very interesting and all the people fit into the story perfectly.
By Elizabeth C. in grade 6
Labels: Carlson-Christopher, fantasy, Jean-Mark, Puddle Jumpers
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Wicked is about the Wicked Witch of the West. It tells about her life as a child, her years at Shiz, and her life from age seventeen on. This book basically describes all of the events that caused her to become wicked and how she got her name as Wicked Witch of the West.
Rank (0-5): 5
My review of this book: I found it very interesting and fascinating to follow the life of the witch. The only reason why I would not recommend this book to a friend is because this book has a very developed vocabulary. This makes it hard to understand sometimes. Otherwise, it is an amazing book, and differed greatly from the play.
By Charlotte C. in grade 9
Book Summary: Wicked is about the Wicked Witch of the West. It tells about her life as a child, her years at Shiz, and her life from age seventeen on. This book basically describes all of the events that caused her to become wicked and how she got her name as Wicked Witch of the West.
Rank (0-5): 5
My review of this book: I found it very interesting and fascinating to follow the life of the witch. The only reason why I would not recommend this book to a friend is because this book has a very developed vocabulary. This makes it hard to understand sometimes. Otherwise, it is an amazing book, and differed greatly from the play.
By Charlotte C. in grade 9
Labels: fantasy, Maguire-Gregory, Wicked
Dance with a Vampire by Ellen Schreider
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Book Summary: Dance with a Vampire is the fourth and final book in the Vampire Kisses series. It circles around Raven and Alexander, a gothic couple (and Alexander being a \"vegetarian\" vampire), who have been fighting of Vampires in their town. they think they are done when they drive out Luna and Jagger, only to meet their little brother. The little sibling means no harm, only trying to find his brother and sister, but ends up causing real trouble. Although the town, (and Raven\'s brother Billy), are safe, Raven ends up not knowing where her loyalyies lie, the trust that breaks an immortal tie.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It was an okay book, but not a great conclusion for the series. It\'s a cliffhanger- it should keep going!
By Amanda J. in grade 8
Book Summary: Dance with a Vampire is the fourth and final book in the Vampire Kisses series. It circles around Raven and Alexander, a gothic couple (and Alexander being a \"vegetarian\" vampire), who have been fighting of Vampires in their town. they think they are done when they drive out Luna and Jagger, only to meet their little brother. The little sibling means no harm, only trying to find his brother and sister, but ends up causing real trouble. Although the town, (and Raven\'s brother Billy), are safe, Raven ends up not knowing where her loyalyies lie, the trust that breaks an immortal tie.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It was an okay book, but not a great conclusion for the series. It\'s a cliffhanger- it should keep going!
By Amanda J. in grade 8
Labels: Dance with a vampire, fantasy, horror, romance, Schreider-Ellen
Vampireville by Ellen Schreider
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Book Summary: Vampireville is the third book in the Vampire Kisses series. It is told from the point of view of Raven, a gothic female teen, who dates a \"vegetarian\" vampire, protects her \"dullsville\" town from vampires, and wishes to be a vampire herself. In this book, Raven and Alexander Sterling (her love), have to defeat Jagger and Luna, two sibling bent on revenge on the Sterlings. The main person they are protecting is actually Raven\'s long time nemesis, Trevor, who is seemingly infatuated with Luna. But both Trevor and Luna are really playing for someone else...
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was good, and could be great, if not overshadowed. The series is so similar to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer, so it can not be helped but for the two to be prepared. The Vampire Kisses has a similar plot, but can not measure up to Twilight, therefore not seeming as good.
By Amanda J. in grade 8
Book Summary: Vampireville is the third book in the Vampire Kisses series. It is told from the point of view of Raven, a gothic female teen, who dates a \"vegetarian\" vampire, protects her \"dullsville\" town from vampires, and wishes to be a vampire herself. In this book, Raven and Alexander Sterling (her love), have to defeat Jagger and Luna, two sibling bent on revenge on the Sterlings. The main person they are protecting is actually Raven\'s long time nemesis, Trevor, who is seemingly infatuated with Luna. But both Trevor and Luna are really playing for someone else...
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was good, and could be great, if not overshadowed. The series is so similar to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer, so it can not be helped but for the two to be prepared. The Vampire Kisses has a similar plot, but can not measure up to Twilight, therefore not seeming as good.
By Amanda J. in grade 8
Labels: fantasy, horror, romance, Schreider-Ellen, Vampireville
Tuesday
Warriors: Twilight by Erin Hunter
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: The Warriors series is about cats who live in the wild. Most cats live in either a Clan or are rogues or loners. The four different Clans are ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan. In this book there is a badger attack, a fordiden love, and much more. If you want to know more about Warriors, then start reading the first book in the first series so you can learn how to become a warrior.
Rank (0-5): {___}
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this book was excellent! I would recommend the Warriors series for teens. The Warriors series has action, adventure, a little mystery, and a little romance. Also, a lot of cats. I suggest reading the Warriors books in order because you probably woundn\'t understand some of the events if you read the series out of order. The only thing I dislike about Warriors is that sometimes cats die. But otherwise, I give this book a 4.
By Kelly R. in grade 6
Book Summary: The Warriors series is about cats who live in the wild. Most cats live in either a Clan or are rogues or loners. The four different Clans are ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan. In this book there is a badger attack, a fordiden love, and much more. If you want to know more about Warriors, then start reading the first book in the first series so you can learn how to become a warrior.
Rank (0-5): {___}
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this book was excellent! I would recommend the Warriors series for teens. The Warriors series has action, adventure, a little mystery, and a little romance. Also, a lot of cats. I suggest reading the Warriors books in order because you probably woundn\'t understand some of the events if you read the series out of order. The only thing I dislike about Warriors is that sometimes cats die. But otherwise, I give this book a 4.
By Kelly R. in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Hunter-Erin, Warriors, Warriors: Twilight
Thursday
The Wish by Gail Carson Levine
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: The Wish\" is about a girl that has no friends and isn\'t popular. Then one day when she was on the train on her way to school, she gave her seat to an old lady and she gave her a wish. Of course she wished for friends and to be popular. But the wish didn\'t turn out the way she planned in the end. To found out what happens next, read \"The Wish\".]
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I gave this book a 3 or 4 because it was exciting and thrilling and most points but it became boring at others.]The problem is that Wilma, the girl who makes the wish, loses her poularity in 3 weeks and she doesn't know that. She gives her seat to people becasue she wants to find the old lady and become poular again so her life doesn't go back to normal. I liked this book becase there is a lesson that can really help you in reality. You just have to read it and find out what thet lesson is.
By Jessica C. in grade 6
Book Summary: The Wish\" is about a girl that has no friends and isn\'t popular. Then one day when she was on the train on her way to school, she gave her seat to an old lady and she gave her a wish. Of course she wished for friends and to be popular. But the wish didn\'t turn out the way she planned in the end. To found out what happens next, read \"The Wish\".]
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I gave this book a 3 or 4 because it was exciting and thrilling and most points but it became boring at others.]The problem is that Wilma, the girl who makes the wish, loses her poularity in 3 weeks and she doesn't know that. She gives her seat to people becasue she wants to find the old lady and become poular again so her life doesn't go back to normal. I liked this book becase there is a lesson that can really help you in reality. You just have to read it and find out what thet lesson is.
By Jessica C. in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Levine-Gail Carson, The WIsh
Tuesday
Babymouse: Rock Star by Jennifer L. Holm
Genre: Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel/Manga
Book Summary: A little mouse with BIG dreams, a little mouse with a very big hobby of day-dreaming, she wants to be a very well-known flutest but only one thing stands in her way...she can't play!
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I enjoyed this book, although not as much as some of the other books I'll be reviewing, but it was a very cute book. If only it was that easy to be able to play in reality! It does take practice; you cannot just go to your "happy place" and start playing as if you have been playing your whole life. Overall, I would give it an 8.5 since it was a cute story, but something more similar to the real world would have been preferable.
By Tristan in grade 6
Book Summary: A little mouse with BIG dreams, a little mouse with a very big hobby of day-dreaming, she wants to be a very well-known flutest but only one thing stands in her way...she can't play!
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I enjoyed this book, although not as much as some of the other books I'll be reviewing, but it was a very cute book. If only it was that easy to be able to play in reality! It does take practice; you cannot just go to your "happy place" and start playing as if you have been playing your whole life. Overall, I would give it an 8.5 since it was a cute story, but something more similar to the real world would have been preferable.
By Tristan in grade 6
Labels: Babymouse-Holm-Jennifer-L, fantasy, graphic novel/manga, humor
Wings by E.D. Baker
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Tamisin has never been normal. One day she gets sent to the principal's office because her freckles sparkle. Then one day she sprouts wings. All of a sudden, a boy kidnaps her and now she is in danger and far from normal.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book isnt part of the frog princess tales, but is really good. I would recommend this book to people who like action and fantasy. I couldn't stop reading it. I could really relate to Tamisin. When all the danger came I felt as though I was right there witnessing the action.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Tamisin has never been normal. One day she gets sent to the principal's office because her freckles sparkle. Then one day she sprouts wings. All of a sudden, a boy kidnaps her and now she is in danger and far from normal.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book isnt part of the frog princess tales, but is really good. I would recommend this book to people who like action and fantasy. I couldn't stop reading it. I could really relate to Tamisin. When all the danger came I felt as though I was right there witnessing the action.
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Labels: Baker-E.B., fantasy, Wings
Friday
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: The book is about a a boy, Eragon who lives in Alagaisia, which is ruled by the cruel king Galbotorix. Before Galbotorix, the land was ruled by the Riders, a group of lawkeeping men and elves atop dragons. But Galbotorix betrayed the Riders and destroyed them. Only 3 dragon eggs remained. One egg was stolen by rebels, the Varden. Because of a misfortune, the egg was teleported to Carvahall, where Eragon lives. Eragon to the egg and thought that it might buy him some meat for the winter. When the dragon hatches, Eragon doesn't know what to do with it. He keeps it secret. But when the Empire's servants kill his adoptive father, Eragon makes a vow to kill the servants. In this book and the sequel, Eldest, you will be transported into a world full of magic. WIll Eragon kill Galbotorix? Will Eragon be killed? Will he join the rebels, the Varden? Find out in Eragon and Eldest.(The third book is coming soon! You can visit www.alagaesia.com to learn more.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book because it teleports you in an exciting world where everything is surprises.
By Chandar in grade 6
Book Summary: The book is about a a boy, Eragon who lives in Alagaisia, which is ruled by the cruel king Galbotorix. Before Galbotorix, the land was ruled by the Riders, a group of lawkeeping men and elves atop dragons. But Galbotorix betrayed the Riders and destroyed them. Only 3 dragon eggs remained. One egg was stolen by rebels, the Varden. Because of a misfortune, the egg was teleported to Carvahall, where Eragon lives. Eragon to the egg and thought that it might buy him some meat for the winter. When the dragon hatches, Eragon doesn't know what to do with it. He keeps it secret. But when the Empire's servants kill his adoptive father, Eragon makes a vow to kill the servants. In this book and the sequel, Eldest, you will be transported into a world full of magic. WIll Eragon kill Galbotorix? Will Eragon be killed? Will he join the rebels, the Varden? Find out in Eragon and Eldest.(The third book is coming soon! You can visit www.alagaesia.com to learn more.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book because it teleports you in an exciting world where everything is surprises.
By Chandar in grade 6
Labels: Eragon, fantasy, Paolini-Christopher
Thursday
Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Raven's Gate is a book about a 14 year-old boy named Matt Freeman. In this book, Matt gets himself in trouble and has to go to a place called Lesser Malling. Matt does not like how he is treated and thinks the town is boring and ugly. While he is there, he discovers strange things happen to him and other people. Later, he discovers why he was sent to Lesser Malling.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed this boko because I was always wanting to read more and more. I really liked it because the events in the book were described well enough so that I could understand them. I also liked that the author wrote what Matt was thinking so that you could relate to him and understand what he thought. I also thought that it was spectacular how realistic the characters were. They actually had normal feelings. Lastly, I really liked where the setting was because it makes sense and is really interesting.
By Ryan in grade 6
Book Summary: Raven's Gate is a book about a 14 year-old boy named Matt Freeman. In this book, Matt gets himself in trouble and has to go to a place called Lesser Malling. Matt does not like how he is treated and thinks the town is boring and ugly. While he is there, he discovers strange things happen to him and other people. Later, he discovers why he was sent to Lesser Malling.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed this boko because I was always wanting to read more and more. I really liked it because the events in the book were described well enough so that I could understand them. I also liked that the author wrote what Matt was thinking so that you could relate to him and understand what he thought. I also thought that it was spectacular how realistic the characters were. They actually had normal feelings. Lastly, I really liked where the setting was because it makes sense and is really interesting.
By Ryan in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Horowitz-Anthony, Raven's Gate
Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Raven's Gate is a book about a 14 year-old boy named Matt Freeman. In this book, Matt gets himself in trouble and has to go to a place called Lesser Malling. Matt does not like how he is treated and thinks the town is boring and ugly. While he is there he discovers strange things are happening to him and other people. Later he discovers why he was sent to Lesser Malling.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed this book because I was always wanting to read more and more. I really liked it because the events in the book were described well enough so that I could understand it. I also like that the author wrote what Matt was thinking so that you could relate to him and understand what he thought. I also thought it was great that the characters were realistic and had normal feelings. Lastly, I really liked where the setting was because it makes sense and is really interesting.
By {first name only} in grade {__}
Book Summary: Raven's Gate is a book about a 14 year-old boy named Matt Freeman. In this book, Matt gets himself in trouble and has to go to a place called Lesser Malling. Matt does not like how he is treated and thinks the town is boring and ugly. While he is there he discovers strange things are happening to him and other people. Later he discovers why he was sent to Lesser Malling.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed this book because I was always wanting to read more and more. I really liked it because the events in the book were described well enough so that I could understand it. I also like that the author wrote what Matt was thinking so that you could relate to him and understand what he thought. I also thought it was great that the characters were realistic and had normal feelings. Lastly, I really liked where the setting was because it makes sense and is really interesting.
By {first name only} in grade {__}
Labels: fantasy, Horowitz-Anthony, Raven's Gate
The Faery Reel by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: It is an anthology of "Tales from the Twilight Realm." All the stories are written by well-known and accomplished authors, and have some form of faeries in them. They are not typical "fairy" tales, but interesting and different stories about faeries in different cultures and settings.
Rank (0-5): 2.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I thought the book was okay, but I didn't like a few of the stories. There was only one that I really liked. I did think it was very informative and well put together. I just didn't think the story quality was 100%. The introduction was very, very informative. Overall, it was not my favorite. It was just "ok."
By Tamara in grade 9
Book Summary: It is an anthology of "Tales from the Twilight Realm." All the stories are written by well-known and accomplished authors, and have some form of faeries in them. They are not typical "fairy" tales, but interesting and different stories about faeries in different cultures and settings.
Rank (0-5): 2.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: I thought the book was okay, but I didn't like a few of the stories. There was only one that I really liked. I did think it was very informative and well put together. I just didn't think the story quality was 100%. The introduction was very, very informative. Overall, it was not my favorite. It was just "ok."
By Tamara in grade 9
Labels: Datlow-Ellen and Windling-Terri, fantasy, The Faery Reel
Wednesday
Christmas at Long Pond by William T. George
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about a boy and his father going out the day before Christmas to get a tree and during this trip they see deer and fox prints.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: In the beginning it shows a snowshoe hare getting attacked by a great horned owl. After that it tells about a family of deer in the snow. Next about a woodpecker getting carpenter ants. Then it shows the boy and his father looking at it. Soon they get a tree, then bring it back.
By Jonathan in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a boy and his father going out the day before Christmas to get a tree and during this trip they see deer and fox prints.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: In the beginning it shows a snowshoe hare getting attacked by a great horned owl. After that it tells about a family of deer in the snow. Next about a woodpecker getting carpenter ants. Then it shows the boy and his father looking at it. Soon they get a tree, then bring it back.
By Jonathan in grade 6
Labels: Christmas at Long Pond, fantasy, George-William
Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep by Liz Kessler
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: This is an adventure that occurs when Emily Windsnap, her family, her best friend Shona and her family move to the Bermuda Triangle. Emily and Shona awken the fearsome Kraken and face a bully from her past at Brightport Junior High
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It was a little bit hard to read because there were two stories going on, but it still was an amazing sequel to the "Tail of Emily Windsnap." Liz Kessler is still a very descriptive writer and I cannot wait to read the third book!
By Morgan in grade 6
Book Summary: This is an adventure that occurs when Emily Windsnap, her family, her best friend Shona and her family move to the Bermuda Triangle. Emily and Shona awken the fearsome Kraken and face a bully from her past at Brightport Junior High
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It was a little bit hard to read because there were two stories going on, but it still was an amazing sequel to the "Tail of Emily Windsnap." Liz Kessler is still a very descriptive writer and I cannot wait to read the third book!
By Morgan in grade 6
Labels: Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep, fantasy, Kessler-Liz
Friday
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is about Harry's final battle against Voldemort. Harry hunts down horcruxes with Ron and Hermoine while trying to elude and hide from the death eaters.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This was the best Harry Potter book! It was full of twists and surprises. I was hooked throughout the entire story. The 7th book was very interesting with many conflicts and seeing how everything turns out. You have to read this book to find out what happens! I liked the end. It was amazing!
By Kevin in grade 7
Book Summary: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is about Harry's final battle against Voldemort. Harry hunts down horcruxes with Ron and Hermoine while trying to elude and hide from the death eaters.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This was the best Harry Potter book! It was full of twists and surprises. I was hooked throughout the entire story. The 7th book was very interesting with many conflicts and seeing how everything turns out. You have to read this book to find out what happens! I liked the end. It was amazing!
By Kevin in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Rowling-JK
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: It's about a poor family who's son finds the golden ticket. He goes to the chocolate factory where they see oompaloompas, candy trees, and much more.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It was a good book you could almost taste the chocolate in your mouth. But does Charlie make it through the whole factory tour? Find out!
By Abby in grade 6
Book Summary: It's about a poor family who's son finds the golden ticket. He goes to the chocolate factory where they see oompaloompas, candy trees, and much more.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: It was a good book you could almost taste the chocolate in your mouth. But does Charlie make it through the whole factory tour? Find out!
By Abby in grade 6
Labels: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dahl-Roald, fantasy
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about Harry's first knowing that he is a wizard. When he goes to Hogwarts the school, he makes friends. But Harry has a mission to find the sorcerer's stone and keep it away from Voldemort.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this book was excellent. The end to me was the best part because Harry looked into the mirror which shows what you want most. Did Harry find the stone? Find out when you read the book.
By Abby in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about Harry's first knowing that he is a wizard. When he goes to Hogwarts the school, he makes friends. But Harry has a mission to find the sorcerer's stone and keep it away from Voldemort.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I thought this book was excellent. The end to me was the best part because Harry looked into the mirror which shows what you want most. Did Harry find the stone? Find out when you read the book.
By Abby in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Rowling-JK
Thursday
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: This is about a princess who can communicate with animals. She is sent to Bayern to wed her future prince. Most betray here abd she hides in the city. Her servant is the phony princess.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: Ani is born as a crown princess. Her aunt teaches her how to speak to animals. Her mother finds out and sends her aunt away. When Ani turns 15 her mother sends her to Bayern to wed their prince. Ani has to travel three months in the forest. Most of her guards turn against her. She meets Gilsa and Finn who take her in and take her to the city. Ani works as the local goose girl for many months and falls in love with the prince. They kill her horse and Selin lies that Kildreehee is going to attack Bayern, but the king finds out the truth in the end. Ani and Geric live happily ever after
By Tara in grade 9
Book Summary: This is about a princess who can communicate with animals. She is sent to Bayern to wed her future prince. Most betray here abd she hides in the city. Her servant is the phony princess.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: Ani is born as a crown princess. Her aunt teaches her how to speak to animals. Her mother finds out and sends her aunt away. When Ani turns 15 her mother sends her to Bayern to wed their prince. Ani has to travel three months in the forest. Most of her guards turn against her. She meets Gilsa and Finn who take her in and take her to the city. Ani works as the local goose girl for many months and falls in love with the prince. They kill her horse and Selin lies that Kildreehee is going to attack Bayern, but the king finds out the truth in the end. Ani and Geric live happily ever after
By Tara in grade 9
Labels: fantasy, Hale-Shannon, The Goose Girl
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: Harry is entering his fifth year. It starts off pretty normal. Harry has a love interest in Cho, but there is a new teacher who thinks she ca n do anything she desires. Also, Hagrid is missing in the beginning, and Ron makes the Griffyndor Quidditch Team.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry is in his fifth year. He starts to like Cho more, but that doesn't work out for him. Eventually Umbridge takes over the school. When this happens Fred and George set off fireworks and create a swamp. ALso, Harry is getting deeper in Voldemort's head and seeing the present. Ron is horrible at Quidditch, but gets better at his last game. Hagrid went on a secret mission for Dumbledore and brought back his half-brother. Harry, George, and Fred are banned from Quidditch forever. Griffyndor wins the cup. Harry falls for Voldemort's trick and goes to the Department of Mysteries where Sirius dies. Also this year Harry does his O.W.L.S.
By Tara in grade 9
Book Summary: Harry is entering his fifth year. It starts off pretty normal. Harry has a love interest in Cho, but there is a new teacher who thinks she ca n do anything she desires. Also, Hagrid is missing in the beginning, and Ron makes the Griffyndor Quidditch Team.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Harry is in his fifth year. He starts to like Cho more, but that doesn't work out for him. Eventually Umbridge takes over the school. When this happens Fred and George set off fireworks and create a swamp. ALso, Harry is getting deeper in Voldemort's head and seeing the present. Ron is horrible at Quidditch, but gets better at his last game. Hagrid went on a secret mission for Dumbledore and brought back his half-brother. Harry, George, and Fred are banned from Quidditch forever. Griffyndor wins the cup. Harry falls for Voldemort's trick and goes to the Department of Mysteries where Sirius dies. Also this year Harry does his O.W.L.S.
By Tara in grade 9
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Rowling-JK
Wednesday
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood prince by J.K. Rowling
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: Harry Potter comes back for his 6th year at Hogwarts. He learns how to apparate andget advice from a potions book. He doesn't need to put up with horrible potions classes anymore. The war goes on with voldemort and a new minister is appointed. So much goes on in the fantastic world of harry potter!
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is really interesting. Every page is non stop excitment. As Harry getsolder the books get better. this book is so great you'll never want to put it down.I would recomend it to anyone who loves fantasy and suspense. Theres are moments of sorrow, joy, and suspense. You'll love it!
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry Potter comes back for his 6th year at Hogwarts. He learns how to apparate andget advice from a potions book. He doesn't need to put up with horrible potions classes anymore. The war goes on with voldemort and a new minister is appointed. So much goes on in the fantastic world of harry potter!
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is really interesting. Every page is non stop excitment. As Harry getsolder the books get better. this book is so great you'll never want to put it down.I would recomend it to anyone who loves fantasy and suspense. Theres are moments of sorrow, joy, and suspense. You'll love it!
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Rowling-JK
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Harry Potter does not ruturn to hogwarts this time but brings Ron and Hermione withhim to continue looking for horcruxes. I dont want to spoil the suprise so i wonttell you anything else!
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is by far the best book in the Harry Potter series! And it is my favoritebook...EVER!!!Just be prepared there is alot of suspense and happy parts but there are also alotof unhappy and sorrowful parts too. More charcters will leave us than in any otherbook! There is one question to sumarize this book: Will Harry Survive?????
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Book Summary: Harry Potter does not ruturn to hogwarts this time but brings Ron and Hermione withhim to continue looking for horcruxes. I dont want to spoil the suprise so i wonttell you anything else!
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is by far the best book in the Harry Potter series! And it is my favoritebook...EVER!!!Just be prepared there is alot of suspense and happy parts but there are also alotof unhappy and sorrowful parts too. More charcters will leave us than in any otherbook! There is one question to sumarize this book: Will Harry Survive?????
By Elizabeth in grade 6
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Rowling-JK
The Wish by Gail Carson Levine
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: A girl named Wilma takes a train ride to school one day and helps out an old lady. The old lady asks Wilma for one wish that Wilma wanted. Wilma said she wanted to be popular. So Wilma becomes popular and makes a lot of new friends, but then the spell ends. She has to convince all her new friends to like her.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed reading this book. I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was good, but sometimes it got a little dull. It kept me reading more and I was sad when it ended. I wish there were a second book to it. The story was good, and it was written very well. There was a good lesson in it. I would definitey recommend it to a friend because it was very enjoyable.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Book Summary: A girl named Wilma takes a train ride to school one day and helps out an old lady. The old lady asks Wilma for one wish that Wilma wanted. Wilma said she wanted to be popular. So Wilma becomes popular and makes a lot of new friends, but then the spell ends. She has to convince all her new friends to like her.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really enjoyed reading this book. I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was good, but sometimes it got a little dull. It kept me reading more and I was sad when it ended. I wish there were a second book to it. The story was good, and it was written very well. There was a good lesson in it. I would definitey recommend it to a friend because it was very enjoyable.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Levine-Gail, The WIsh
The Wizard, the Witch, and Two Girls From Jersey by Lisa Papademetriou
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: The book is about a geeky girl named Veronica who always gets good grades. Then there's this popular girl named Heather. They both go to Barnes and Noble to get the same book for a report and find themselves fighting over the book. They wind up stuck in the book and have to overcome tasks to get out of it.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was ok. It wasn't too great, but it wasn't that bad either. I never would mind if I put it down. It wasn't very interestinmg and I almost want to call it dull. At some parts it was happy and good. I usually love fantasy books, but this one wasn't too good. I gave it a 3 because it was not horrible, but it was not great either. Some people might enjoy it, so I would recommend it to a friend.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Book Summary: The book is about a geeky girl named Veronica who always gets good grades. Then there's this popular girl named Heather. They both go to Barnes and Noble to get the same book for a report and find themselves fighting over the book. They wind up stuck in the book and have to overcome tasks to get out of it.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was ok. It wasn't too great, but it wasn't that bad either. I never would mind if I put it down. It wasn't very interestinmg and I almost want to call it dull. At some parts it was happy and good. I usually love fantasy books, but this one wasn't too good. I gave it a 3 because it was not horrible, but it was not great either. Some people might enjoy it, so I would recommend it to a friend.
By Stephanie in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Papademetriou-Lisa, The Wizard the Witch and Two Girls From Jersey
Tantalize by Cynthia Smith
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: After Quincie's life-long friend gets murdered she has to step it up with her restaurant and her boyfriend. Who is the new chief though?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: An amazing good read It has romance, vampires, werewolves, death, and finding yourself together. Just what I love. You can't put this book down, just a warning.
By Jessica in grade 9
Book Summary: After Quincie's life-long friend gets murdered she has to step it up with her restaurant and her boyfriend. Who is the new chief though?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: An amazing good read It has romance, vampires, werewolves, death, and finding yourself together. Just what I love. You can't put this book down, just a warning.
By Jessica in grade 9
Labels: fantasy, Smith-Cynthia, Tantalize
Flora Segunda by Ysabeus Wilce
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about Flora Segunda, a lost butler, and a race for life. When Flora connects herself to her banished Butler she gets more than she bargained for, and she and her friend must set off back in time to save her life.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Flora Segunda is a suspenseful novel of thrilling fantasy. Detailed characters make it even better.
By Amanda in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about Flora Segunda, a lost butler, and a race for life. When Flora connects herself to her banished Butler she gets more than she bargained for, and she and her friend must set off back in time to save her life.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Flora Segunda is a suspenseful novel of thrilling fantasy. Detailed characters make it even better.
By Amanda in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Flora Segunda, Wilce-Ysabeus
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling
Genre: fantasy
Book Summary: This book is about Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts. THe school is being terrorized by an unknown beast of the Chamber of Secrets. Who opened the chamber? Who can stop the Petrifying before it turns to killing?
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Suspensefully scary! Intense action and mystery is so lovable in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
By Amanda in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts. THe school is being terrorized by an unknown beast of the Chamber of Secrets. Who opened the chamber? Who can stop the Petrifying before it turns to killing?
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Suspensefully scary! Intense action and mystery is so lovable in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
By Amanda in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Rowling-JK
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: On Harry's 11th birthday he finds out he's a wizard, begins attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, and befriends Ron and Hermoine. Now the school is guarding something very secret, and the trio must save it from theft.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: A good start of the series. Funny, likeable characters, and thrilling mini adventures make you read, read, read!
By Amanda in grade 7
Book Summary: On Harry's 11th birthday he finds out he's a wizard, begins attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, and befriends Ron and Hermoine. Now the school is guarding something very secret, and the trio must save it from theft.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: A good start of the series. Funny, likeable characters, and thrilling mini adventures make you read, read, read!
By Amanda in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Rowling-JK
Lightning Thief by Rich Riordan
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Percy Jackson doesn't think much about the weird things that always happen to him until his teacher turns into a Fury, and he's thrust into a crime story where he's the prime suspect.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Leaves you begging for the next book. I love it!
By Amanda in grade 7
Book Summary: Percy Jackson doesn't think much about the weird things that always happen to him until his teacher turns into a Fury, and he's thrust into a crime story where he's the prime suspect.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Leaves you begging for the next book. I love it!
By Amanda in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Lightning Thief, Riordan-Rick
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Genre: Fantasy
Book Summary: Clarisse was sent on a journey she couldn't fulfill by herself, so Percy and Annabeth have to set out to help her along with Tyson, the baby cyclops. Can a poisoned tree and a satyr loving adult one eye defeat them after all.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Teaches you alot about greek mythology. Heroic friends make the sea of monsters one of a kind.
By Amanda in grade 7
Book Summary: Clarisse was sent on a journey she couldn't fulfill by herself, so Percy and Annabeth have to set out to help her along with Tyson, the baby cyclops. Can a poisoned tree and a satyr loving adult one eye defeat them after all.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Teaches you alot about greek mythology. Heroic friends make the sea of monsters one of a kind.
By Amanda in grade 7
Labels: fantasy, Riordan-Rick, The Sea of Monsters
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
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
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
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