Swine Not? by Jimmy Buffett

Genre: Humor
Book Summary: This book is about a Pig named Rumpy. Rumpy had been living on a farm until his owner was hired as a pastry chef at a hotel in New York. With the job his owner got an apartment on the roof. While in the apartment Rumpy had a lot of time to look for his brother that had been lost. When Rumpy at first was not allowed on the streets but when he was able to sneak out he saved the Mayor's mother.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This was a fun filled book for animal lovers and adventure seekers. If you love New York, Pigs, Red Bulls Soccer Team or storys about kids growing up. In this book Rumpy played soccer and was a goalie. If Rumpy did not move to New York he would have lost his brother for ever.
by Danny C. in grade 7

Rules by Cynthia Lord

Genre: Realistic Fiction, Humor
Book Summary: Rules is about a girl named Catherine whose little brother, David has autism. In her point of veiw her family revolves around her brother. Catherine thought David needed guide lines in which the rules were established. Some of Catherine's rules for David are..."No toys in the fish tank" , "If the Bathroom door is closed, knock (especially if Catherine has a Friend over!)", " If you want to get away with somthing don't announce it first." , " Its fine to hug mom, but not the clerk at the video store". Catherine thought that because of David, their family wasn't perfect, then at the end of the book she realizes that no family is perfect.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book because the author used humor to bring across a serious point. The author has 2 kids and one of them has autism so she understand 1rst hand and makes the reader understand. I like that the author use the point of veiw that Catherine told the story. This book has won 2 awards the awards are The Schneider Family Book Award and it took 2nd in the Newberry Honor.
by Julianne K. in grade 6

Blister by Susan Shreve

Genre: Realistic Fiction, Humor
Book Summary: This book is about a 10 year old girl named Alyssa who\'s mother had a stillborn. (a baby that dies before it is born) Since then, her mom has stayed in bed and cried for days, and Alyssa changes her name to Blister, because she thinks it is a \"sore spot, a raw place no one can ignore\". Her father moves out of the house. When Blister is visiting his apartment, she finds out that she has a secret girlfriend and she takes some of her clothes to try to make friends at her new school. Blister realizes that being popular is not all that it seems.
Rank (0-5): {___}
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book is a good one because it is sad, yet it is funny at the same time! I am rating the book this way because it is realistic, and it is about some things that can really happen to people. If you want to read a funny, sad, and charming book, Blister will definitely be a good choice for you!]
By Lauren D. in grade 8

The Cats of Cuckoo Square by Adele Geras

Genre: Humor
Book Summary: There are actually two stories in this book. The second one is a little confusing, but I liked the first one. I thought there were too many characters in the second story, but I really enjoyed the first one, and it only took me a short time to read it! It was about Blossom, a cat, and Miles, a boy, and Prissy, a girl and the other cats of Cuckoo Square. Blossom and Miles attempt to get rid of Prissy because she\'s mean to Blossom (you\'ll have to read it to see what I mean by \"mean\"!). It was funny, quick to read, and I would recommend this book for 2nd to 4th graders.
Rank (0-5): 3
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book had big print so it was fun and easy to read, and quick too. My mother was impressed that I finished a book so fast! The story is entertaining, it\'s fairly well written, and while I wouldn\'t recommend this book for my age, I would recommend it for younger grades.
By Sara N. in grade 6

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

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

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

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

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

Rules by Cynthia Lord

Genre: humor
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Catherine who has a brother who has autism. She istrying to teach David rules, so Catherine can have a normal life. Next door, a girlthe same age as Catherine moves in, and makes Catherine REALLY want to be normal.Then she meets Jason, a disabled kid in a wheelchair. She starts making him speechcards, and Catherine wonders what really is normal?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: This book was very good! It was very funny!! This book also got the Newberry HonorAward and The Schneider Family Book Award! This book is a good book for kids fromages 10-14! It was a great book to read and it was pretty hard to put it down once Istarted reading it! If you are a lover of humor, this book is definitely a fantasticbook for you!
By Lauren in grade 7