Garfield Weighs In by Jim Davis

Garfield Weighs In by Jim Davis

Summary: It's funny, irresistable and you can't stop reading it. Jim Davis is a wonderful artist and author! The way he writes is phenomenol!! The moment you read the cover you'll be glad you picked it up. Garfield's personality is just delightful!

Genre: humor, graphic novel

Rank: 5 out of 5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book to a friend because someone has to understand the humor I found in this book! Garfield is one big, hilarious, fat cat, and that's what I love about him. I gave this a 5 because I could never put this book down. You learn about all the characters too; John; Odie; and Garfield!!

Reviewed by Nicolletta D. in grade 6

Avalon High: Coronation by Meg Cabot

Avalon High: Coronation by Meg Cabot

Summary: This book contained very suspenseful chapters. Author Meg Cabot combines an average girls' life and the life of a princess in the Avalon High series. In this book, the protagonist keeps having different dreams. These dreams are sometimes about her day, and some even predict what will occur the next day. The source of these dreams is mysterious and the protagonist investigates further.

Genre: fantasy, graphic novel

Rank: 5/5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes
Review: This book was an amazing read. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend because all the suspense, action, and fantasy in this book makes you want to read it over and over again. This was one of the main reasons why I chose to rank this book a 5. You never want to stop reading this book, and since it's a graphic novel, it is an easy read. I think that anyone who reads this book will enjoy it.

Reviewed by Nicolletta D. in grade 6

The Adventures of TinTin by Herge

The Adventures of TinTin by Herge

Summary: The adventures of TinTin is a book that contains 3 adventure stories. The first adventure is about Red Rackham's treasure. TinTin and his group eventually find the treasure in an old house. The second and last stories tie into each other. A bunch of doctors go into comas in The Seven Crystal Balls. Then in Prisoners of the Sun, they come out of their comas.

Genre: graphic novel/manga

Rank: 4/5

Would you recommend this book to a friend? yes

Review: I would recommend this book because it keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. I gave this book a 4 because I thought it has good descriptions and I like the adventures and mysteries. The only bad thing about this book is that it is a little bit repetitive. Adventures always make you think one thing when it's another. This book has multiple morals to the story and is one of my favorite comics.

Reviewed by Samantha v. in grade 6

Vampire Kisses-Blood Relatives by Ellen Schrieber

Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Graphic Novel/Manga
Book Summary: Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives is a manga spinoff of Ellen Schriber's novel series Vampire Kisses. Told in the time between the 3rd and 4th book of the originals, Raven and her vampire boyfriend Alexander have to fight off his jealous cousin, Claude. Claude is "doomed" to walk the earth both day and night since he is half vampire, half human- unless he can drink some ancient vampire blood. Since Alexander's grandma kept a stash when she was alive, he and his group of half and half's are searching around for it. If they find them, Dullsville is as good as dead.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: Most people wouldn't want to read this because it's a manga. The only reason i gave it a four was because it got two for the great drawing, and, although the plot's awesome, the book is so short and cut off to the next in the series, and can't be called much.
by Amanda J. in grade 8

Spot, the Frog by Mark Heath

Genre: Graphic Novel/ Manga
Book Summary: First thing is that Spot goes to Karl's house (Karl's a human, not a frog) asking to rent Karl's fishtank. Then that starts the whole story. This book is about a frog, Spot that, as I said, meets Karl and then it's a great funny comic book.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I really liked this book because it's funny and is great for any age. This book has 128 pages with funny comics. Mark Heath, the author, wrote this novel and I would like to get another of his. I recommend this book to people with a humorous personality and likes comic books. I liked this book and i hope others will too.
By Gavin B. in grade 6

Vampire Knight (Book 2) by Matsuri Hino

Genre: graphic Novel/ Manga
Book Summary: This book is the sequel to Vampire Knights ( book 1). It's about Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu. Zero has been fighting his vampire instincts. But what will Yuki do when she is told to come to the Night Class dorm if she wants some answers to a question?
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would really recommend this book to a friend. It's every bit as good as the first novel, if not better! It shows the same stuff that the first novel did. It shows both sides of a character and it also has a lot of vampires. It has a different and difficult to predict story line. I still think both books are worth reading.
By Elizabeth R. in grade 7

Vampire Knight (Book 1) by Matsuri Hino

Genre: Graphic Novel/Manga
Book Summary: This book is about a girl named Yuki. She cannot remember anything until she is five. Her first memory is of being attacked by a vampire. She was saved and brought to a school for vampires and humans. She keeps peace at the school with a boy named Zero. But Zero has a secret that he is not telling her. He is a vampire too.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I would recommend this book to a friend for several reasons. First, it really shows you both sides of a character. Second, if you like vampires, this book is full of them. The book definitely has a very different story line to it. Lastly, it is very hard to tell what will happen next in the story. I think that this book is really worth reading.
By Elizabeth R. in grade 7

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

Hannah Montana Cine-Manga by Michael Poryes

Genre: Graphic Novel/Manga
Book Summary: There are two stories in this book. The first is about Miley and Lily trying to stop Oliver from loving Hannah Montana. They are doing this because Miley doesn't want Oliver to find out she is Hannah Montana. In the second story, Miley's class goes on a camping trip. Miley and Lily are paired with Amber and Ashley. During the trip, Miley and Lily get revenge for all the times that Amber and Ashley were mean to them.
Rank (0-5): 4
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I liked this book because it is funny. Miley's Tennessee ways make me want to keep reading. It is fun to see what trouble she will get into and how she will get out of it. For example, when Miley's dad tells her not to get revenge, she does anyway and ends up with poison oak.
By Gianna in grade 7

Naruto Volume 7 by Masashi Kishimoto

Genre: graphic novel
Book Summary: It's the second part of the Chunin exams, and Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto are in the Forest of Death. They must collect a heaven and earth scroll to advance to the third phase, but their time limit is coming closer and closer.
Rank (0-5): 5
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes
My review of this book: I loved reading this book because I love watching the anime, and it has alot of action and thrill in it. I suggest this to people who like Manga/Anime, Shonen or action.
By Jackie in grade 6