Thursday
Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Snakehead is the 7th book in the Alex Rider Series. (To understand this book, you should read the other books in the series starting with Stormbreaker, then Point Blank, Skeleton Key, Eagle Strike, Scorpia, and Ark Angel) In this book, Alex Rider, the teenage spy, is recruited by ASIS (the Australian Secret Intelligence Service) on a mission to infiltrate one of the world\'s most powerful criminal organizations, the Snakehead. Alex travels as a refugee (really an undercover agent) being illegally \"smuggled\" from Bangkok to Australia. This is one of the many illegal businesses that earns money for the Snakehead. Along the way, Alex discovers
several secrets of his past.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Anthony Horowitz is one of my favorite authors! Snakehead is full of action and adventure, so there is never a dull moment! This is one of the most INTENSE and exciting Alex Rider books yet. I recommend this book to everyone! It is absolutely AWESOME!
By Kevin in grade 7
Book Summary: Snakehead is the 7th book in the Alex Rider Series. (To understand this book, you should read the other books in the series starting with Stormbreaker, then Point Blank, Skeleton Key, Eagle Strike, Scorpia, and Ark Angel) In this book, Alex Rider, the teenage spy, is recruited by ASIS (the Australian Secret Intelligence Service) on a mission to infiltrate one of the world\'s most powerful criminal organizations, the Snakehead. Alex travels as a refugee (really an undercover agent) being illegally \"smuggled\" from Bangkok to Australia. This is one of the many illegal businesses that earns money for the Snakehead. Along the way, Alex discovers
several secrets of his past.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Anthony Horowitz is one of my favorite authors! Snakehead is full of action and adventure, so there is never a dull moment! This is one of the most INTENSE and exciting Alex Rider books yet. I recommend this book to everyone! It is absolutely AWESOME!
By Kevin in grade 7
Labels: Horowitz-Anthony, realistic fiction, Snakehead
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 Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: The Outsiders is a book that is about a boy named Ponyboy Curtis and his friends. One day Johnny and Ponyboy are walking in the park around 2am and a bunch of Socs come and try to drown Ponyboy. Johnny took out a switchblade and killed one of them. Then Johnny and Ponyboy run away to a different town. From there they try to stay hidden from the people in the town.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to many kids around my age because I thought the book was exciting and well-written. I think it was exciting because of all the events that happened in the book to make it so good. I thought it was well-written because it described all the events and everything that happened so you could make a mental picture of what it looked like. The characters in the book were great because they were actually realistic instead of characters that can do really strange things.
By Ryan in grade 6
Book Summary: The Outsiders is a book that is about a boy named Ponyboy Curtis and his friends. One day Johnny and Ponyboy are walking in the park around 2am and a bunch of Socs come and try to drown Ponyboy. Johnny took out a switchblade and killed one of them. Then Johnny and Ponyboy run away to a different town. From there they try to stay hidden from the people in the town.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to many kids around my age because I thought the book was exciting and well-written. I think it was exciting because of all the events that happened in the book to make it so good. I thought it was well-written because it described all the events and everything that happened so you could make a mental picture of what it looked like. The characters in the book were great because they were actually realistic instead of characters that can do really strange things.
By Ryan in grade 6
Labels: Hinton-S.E., realistic fiction, The Outsiders
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Charlotte Doyle who has to sail on a boat without anyone else except the crew and captain. During the trip she uncovers many secrets about the crew and the captain.
Rank (0-5): 2.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: This book I thought was pretty boring because not much happens during the book. I also thought the author should change the setting around in the middle because I thought that it was getting old. The only part I liked was when there was a hurricane because it caused a lot of commotion. I would not recommend this book.
By Ryan in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Charlotte Doyle who has to sail on a boat without anyone else except the crew and captain. During the trip she uncovers many secrets about the crew and the captain.
Rank (0-5): 2.5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? No
My review of this book: This book I thought was pretty boring because not much happens during the book. I also thought the author should change the setting around in the middle because I thought that it was getting old. The only part I liked was when there was a hurricane because it caused a lot of commotion. I would not recommend this book.
By Ryan in grade 6
Labels: Avi, realistic fiction, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a boy, Leigh, who writes to Mr. Henshaw, a famous author. He tells Leigh to keep a diary.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked how this book wasn't really a book, it was more of a diary. I also liked how it had letters in it. It was very emotional. This book was pretty good and I would read it again.
By Samantha in grade 7
Book Summary: This book is about a boy, Leigh, who writes to Mr. Henshaw, a famous author. He tells Leigh to keep a diary.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked how this book wasn't really a book, it was more of a diary. I also liked how it had letters in it. It was very emotional. This book was pretty good and I would read it again.
By Samantha in grade 7
Labels: Cleary-Beverly, Dear Mr. Henshaw, realistic fiction
The Cay by Theodore Taylor
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Philip. War comes to where he lives and he and his mother leave on a boat to safety. Sadly, the boat is destroyed by Germans. He ends up on an island with a man named Timothy and because of a head injury, Philip becomes blind. He learns to survive and become friends with Timothy. In the end, Timothy dies, Philip is rescued and brought home, Philip can see, and Philip learns to never judge people.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The Cay is a great book. I would highly recommend it to teachers because it teaches a bit of history and there is a moral to the story. I like the description and how the author made me feel sad when Timothy died. Maybe it's just me, but I think the author could have taken a couple more compositional risks. All in all, The Cay is a great book.
By Lauren in grade 6
Book Summary: This book is about a boy named Philip. War comes to where he lives and he and his mother leave on a boat to safety. Sadly, the boat is destroyed by Germans. He ends up on an island with a man named Timothy and because of a head injury, Philip becomes blind. He learns to survive and become friends with Timothy. In the end, Timothy dies, Philip is rescued and brought home, Philip can see, and Philip learns to never judge people.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: The Cay is a great book. I would highly recommend it to teachers because it teaches a bit of history and there is a moral to the story. I like the description and how the author made me feel sad when Timothy died. Maybe it's just me, but I think the author could have taken a couple more compositional risks. All in all, The Cay is a great book.
By Lauren in grade 6
Labels: historical fiction, Taylor-Theodore, The Cay
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
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Book Summary: Jeffery Magee is heartbroken and torn between his parents, so he runs away and sleeps with the zoo animals. With his friends and family moving through so much he settles down, now known as Maniac Magee.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Jeffery may be disappointed, but I disagree with his running away. I don't believe that he found a family to take him in. His friend, Amanda was very nice to let him stay, but with racism present, it was awkward because Amanda was black and Maniac was white. Either way both sides knew him for his crazy running-thus his name. Maniac Magee was a very good book.
By Lizzy in grade 7
Book Summary: Jeffery Magee is heartbroken and torn between his parents, so he runs away and sleeps with the zoo animals. With his friends and family moving through so much he settles down, now known as Maniac Magee.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Jeffery may be disappointed, but I disagree with his running away. I don't believe that he found a family to take him in. His friend, Amanda was very nice to let him stay, but with racism present, it was awkward because Amanda was black and Maniac was white. Either way both sides knew him for his crazy running-thus his name. Maniac Magee was a very good book.
By Lizzy in grade 7
Labels: Maniac Magee, realistic fiction, Spinelli-Jerry
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