Reviewed by Aurora ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 1000
Friday, March 13, 2015
Diary of the Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
Reviewed by Aurora ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 1000
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Reviewed by Olivia ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 290
Dear Dumb Diaries: Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jim Benton
Reviewed by Amy ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 1120
Beaten by Suzanne Weyn
[SPOILER ALERT]
Yet on a Monday morning Keah arrives at school and she sees Ty kissing Lara! Lara always told them that their relationship would not to last forever because she loved Ty and Keah would always know that they both loved each other. Find out what happens next by reading this book!
Reviewed by Rose ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 590
No Small Thing by Natale Ghent
The characters in this novel experience both pain and joy while keeping this stallion, who soon gets gelded by force from another horse owner. They keep the horse to keep their minds away from their father, who kept them as a lovely family, until one day he left for a new family. Nat does see him driving with his new family in his car. The reason why they dislike him is because he left the family with barely any money nor food to eat, being forced to live in a run down house. The pony does change their lives, making them happier than ever, until, a horse from the barn dies from the barn falling on him. One of the horse owners (the one who made them geld Smokey) warns them that it isn’t safe to keep Smokey there anymore, but they still do. A fire happens at the barn, and it leaves them no choice but to either sell Smokey or find a new stable. They couldn’t find a new stable that was both nearby and cheap, meanwhile, they need to move to an apartment because they don’t have enough money.
I recommend this book to anyone who is up for a sad story, likes horses, or is willing to read a story about both sadness and happiness. It is also at the Grove Junior High library.
Reviewed by Camille ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 780
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Eleanor is the new girl in town. She's a little self conscious about her appearance but that doesn't stop Park from offering her a seat on the bus. She doesn't have a very good family life and her step dad, Richie, isn't the nicest man. On the other hand, Park's family is a little more put together. His dad may be strict but his mom has a nice little salon in their garage. So when Park first sees Eleanor on the bus, he gets a little annoyed because she doesn't know where to sit. They sit by each other and for the first few weeks don't say a word to each other. When he brings his comics he realizes that she likes to read them too. Who knew a comic would lead them to..... well, I shouldn't say anymore. You'll just have to read and find out.
I personally loved this book and think if you're looking for a typical high school romance story, you should definitely read Eleanor and Park* by Rainbow Rowell.
Reviewed by Kelly ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 580
* This book is available at your local public library.
Cat Found by Ingrid Lee
Cat Found is like Dog Lost, but the opposite at the same time. Cat Found is about a cat named Conga who was dropped off in the middle of no where and she stumbles in a small town full of stray cats. A kid named Billy stumbles upon the cat and doesn't know what to do with it. Billy's father hates cats and the city is planning to catch all the stray cats soon, Conga when Conga goes missing, and Billy has limited time to find her. Read the book Cat Found to find out what happens!
Reviewed by Maddalyn ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 550
Variant by Robinson Wells
Variant by Robinson Wells is one of the best books ever. Benson was a normal teen moving from one foster home to another. But then he filled out a form that he thought would change his life to go to a private school. Once he entered the school he notices that the school isn't normal and that its surrounded by a big wall. There are no adults, there are no phones, and there are no electronic devices. Then he discovers the school’s deepest secret that he won't forget. Will Benson get out of that prison? Find out in Variant.
Reviewed by Lizbeth ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 640
Rules by Cynthia Lord
Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life but its pretty hard to have a normal life with a brother who has autism. Catherine is always trying to teach her brother rules like when you're in public keep your pants on so she doesn't get embarrassed. But when Catherine meets her new neighbor who has problems and another girl she just met she starts to question her self what is normal?
Reviewed by Emily ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 780
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
A Million Ways Home by Dianna Dorisi Winget
In the book A Million Ways Home there is this girl named Poppy she lives with her grandma. But one day her grandma got a stroke and she needed to go to the "North's Shore Children's Center". Where are her parents you ask? Well you might as know what happened to her parent's if you read the book. I don't want to spill the beans you know but there so many things that happen that will surprise you like when she saw the guy shot the women... Well I'm stopping now so you better find out.
Reviewed by Lizbeth ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 660
So B. It by Sarah Weeks
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The main character, Heidi is going through a lot with her mentally disabled mother but there's always Bernadette to help out. Heidi doesn't know her birthday or who her father is or was and she wants to know who she really is and whats behind her mother's past and she goes alone on a cross country trip to find out everything. This book is amazing but sad too I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
Reviewed by Arzoo ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 860
Wonder by R.J. Palacios
This book is wonderful there are so many chapters and there are really quick it is so cool and i would recommend it to others!!!!!
Reviewed by Natalie ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 790
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
American Sniper by Chris Kyle
American Sniper* is about how Chris Kyle was a Navy Seal Sniper. He was the deadliest sniper in Afghanistan who had the most confirmed kills and was called the Legend. He also made the longest shot registered in Afghanistan.
Reviewed by Joe ~ 8th Grade
* This title is available at the Elk Grove Public Library and other public libraries.
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
This book is about a kid who a demigod and his father is Zeus god of gods and him and his friends fight to get his memory back he doesn't find out all his info until he goes to camp half blood and they helped him Then Hera goddess request his help because she was captured and needs help.
Reviewed by Jabal ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 660
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Divergent is about a 16 year old girl named Beatrice. She lives in a futuristic world in which society is divided into five factions. Her life is in danger-will she pick Abnegation, Erudite, Dauntless, Amity, or Candor? Her life is in her hands. Will she change or will Beatrice surprise her family and even herself? Beatrice finds herself in trouble when she finds out she is Divergent. Will her being divergent make her factionless or will they kill her? If you like action read it to find out!
Reviewed by Tamara ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 700
Monday, March 9, 2015
Acceleration by Graham Mcnamee
Acceleration by Graham Mcnamee is a mystery book. The main character, Duncan, finds a journal of an arsonist, animal abuser, and a possible killer. Duncan goes out of his way to save someone, hoping his nightmares go away. I recommend this book to everyone.
Reviewed by Hailey ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 670
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
If you read Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children you will like City of Bones, City of Bones has magic, werewolves f aeries, demons and more if you like action and adventure this is your type of book. I don't want to give anything away but there is a vilan if you like the book Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children this is your type of book.
Reviewed by Malaak ~ 7th Grade
MAUS: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman
Maus: A Survivors Tale by Art Spiegelman Tells the story of the narrator Artie and his father Vladek a holocaust survivor tells his son Artie how he survived and how bad it was back when the holocaust was happening. I would recommend this to someone who wants to read about the holocaust.
Reviewed by Antonio ~ 8th Grade
One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
This is a story about Carley who was in a foster care. Carley is looking for the perfect family to stay with. She goes to a journey to find the right family. Find out more by reading this story. I highly recommend to read this story.
Reviewed by Leslie ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 520
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is about a boy named Jacob. People thought he was crazy when he told the police he saw a monster with tentacles coming out of it's mouth and no pupils in his eyes, killing his grandfather. His grandfather's last words were "Go to the island Jacob. Before they find you, too." He got his parents to let him go to this island his grandfather was talking about. [Spoiler ALERT] After he arrived, he wanted to know why he was here so he went exploring. He came across a house with a room black and burned. The house had been bombed years and years ago. He then ran back to town and found out he was in a different time period. He went back to the house. The house wasn't all moldy and abandon, like it was before. It's almost like he went back in time. He found these group of kids called peculiars. Is Jacob a peculiar? Read the book to find out! You can find it in the school library.
Reviewed by Gracie ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 890
The Heartbreak Messenger by Alexander Vance
This book is AMAZING!!! This book is about a boy named Quentin and he has two best buddies named Rob and Abby. One day he is offered a job to breakup with a girl for only $20 dollars. Quentin goes for the deal and goes and breaks up with the girl. It didn't go as he expected but he still got his $20 dollars. Along the story more and more people ask Quentin to do the job. Quentin offers $20 dollars for each customer, and extra $20 dollars for flowers and chocolate. But when it comes to hurting someone he loves. Will Quentin do it?!? Find out and read the book!!!!
P.S Did I say it was an AMAZING book!!!!!
Reviewed by Dhara ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 670
Double Date by R.L. Stine
In Double Date by R.L. Stine the main character is a Player he dates more than 1 girl. The boy does not change from the beginning to the end because the guy still dates more than 1 girl. In the book there is a boy Bobby and he has dated half of the girls at school, and the whole cheer-leading squad at school. There are new twin girls at school…. And he goes for them he gets both of them. But the sisters don't know that Bobby is dating both of them. Then they start finding out what is happening and they get revenge on him. If you like Drama, you will definitely like this book because . . . There is A LOT of drama in this book with the two twin sisters and Bobby.
Reviewed by Jonathan ~ 7th Grade
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Diary of A Wimpy Kid is about a kid named Greg Heffley. Greg Heffley is one of those kids that gets picked on a lot during the day. One day Greg heffley woke up because his brother Rodrick was yelling at him to wake up. Greg reminded himself it is the first day of school. Greg rushes up and gets changed, he runs down to eat cereal really quick. [Spoiler ALERT] Greg then sees that Rodrick was laughing. Greg now knew that Rodrick was playing a joke on him. Greg fights with his brother a lot. Greg then goes to school. The school is a complete chaos. Greg gets to class and he has to pick his seat. He picks his seat next to Rowley his best friend. The day goes by fast. For the rest of the book check it out at the library.
I recommend this book to people who like a book about a funny school year. This is in the graphic novel section at the library. This is a graphic novel. The theme of this book is to always make good decisions at the first day of school and throughout the school year. Hope you read and enjoy the book!!!!!
Reviewed by Michael ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 950
I Funny: A Middle Schol Story by James Patterson
The story, ¨I Funny,¨ is about a kid named Jamie who is stuck in a wheelchair and is a comedian. Unfortunately, he is bullied by one of the tougher kids named Stevie Kosgrov, along with his friends. He was adopted by the Smiley family who never smiles or laughs. Later on, they adopted Stevie Kosgrov as well. To get away from the family and Stevie, he goes to his uncle’s diner where he tells jokes to their customers. Jamie’s uncle encourages him to enter a contest where you tell jokes and basically be funny.
Reviewed by Kevin ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 610
Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Trevor decides to try out a Social Studies extra credit assignment. This assignment requires him to change the world in some way. He remembers a riddle that his dad had told him one day and he got an idea. He would do something good for three people and he said that they didn't have to pay him back for what he did, instead they had to pay it forward. What this meant was that the three people that he helped were going to help three other people and those three people would help another three people, and so on. Unfortunately one of his random acts of kindness turns into a disaster that no one saw coming. Read this book by Catherine Ryan Hyde to enjoy a book with a twist ending.
Reviewed by Ana ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 610
Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Pay It Forward is about a young boy named Trevor. In his social studies class, his teacher gives out an extra credit assignment to make a plan to change the world. He comes up with the idea to do something nice for three people and then have those three people do something nice to another three people. His plan starts to work out well but then something really bad happens. This has a huge impact on everyone else even more. Pay it Forward is a really good book that keeps you emotional and interested to find out what happens next.
Reviewed by Arisbel ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 610
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
I honestly love this series. The series is well written and a good way to get involved with a book series that will keep you busy reading for a while. This story is about life in what seems like a future reference but could take place in the present day. Families are only allowed two children, a third child would be considered part of the shadow children. A third child that needs to be hidden from the Population Police. As the name suggests they make sure that the population in each house is under control. A child named Luke is part of the shadow children. He's never been able to go outside since they cut down the forest in his backyard.
[Spoiler ALERT]
One day he sees a girls face in the window of the Talbot's house, a face he's never seen before, a face he's certain needs to be hidden. He risks a lot going over to the house and meets her. Face with a name now. Her name is Jen. Jen Talbot is a shadow child along with Luke. Jen is a free spirit willing to risk it all and free shadow children. But is she willing to pay the price for freedom? Read the Shadow Children series to get to go on a suspenseful adventure series written by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Reviewed by Skyler ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 800
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
A 12 year-old girl named Willow is a genius. She absolutely loves nature and investigating skin diseases. Willow comforts herself by counting by 7s. Her favorite number is 7. Though, when her world comes crashing down, she is so traumatized that counting by 7s no longer comfort her.
Reviewed by Shelby ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 770
The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander
In this story their is a boy name Mac and he helps kids with problems but they have to pay him so he could do the job. Then He tries his best on helping kids with their problems but some of them could finish with mac and his helpers. I like this book because has action and I like how Mac tries different ways to earn money and not loose. I really recommend this book for kids that really love money and some action in the books.
Reviewed by Evyn ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 760
Middle School, Get Me Out of Here by James Patterson
This book is about a kid named Rafe khatchadorian. This is the second book in the series you should read the first book first (middle school the worst years of my life) in order to understand, but he his mom and sister moves in with their grandma in the city and he starts going to a arts school I cant tell much more without being a spoiler.
Reviewed by Jacob ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 680
Tell Me by Joan Bauer
The book Tell Me is an awesome book! Maybe I'm just saying this because I LOVE Joan. She has an aroma of beautiful spirits and great enthusiasm in her books. She always makes the main characters strong and trustworthy. But in this book she expanded her variety. She made this book a semi- mystery and drama. I think this book is for people who like drama and realistic books. In the book Anna a little actress has been having problems at home. [Spoiler ALERT] Anna’s mother eventually sent Anna to live with her grandma for a while, while she figures out problems with her recently bad tempered father. One day Anna was walking and saw a little girl get kidnapped! It’s up to her to find her and put the evil people who took her in prison. With the help of a horse, 2 dogs, a teenager, a couple middle-schoolers, and 2 people from the Cruddup clan. She can find her and rescue her.
Reviewed by Yinka ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 500
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
There is a new teacher named Mr.Terupt. He is teaching a new 5th grade class. But also that he would take the blame for what the students have done. (Since because he new). He finds out a lot more about the class during the year. But then on 1 day while the entire class was out side there was trouble.
Reviewed by Patrick ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 560
Empty by Suzzane Weyn
This book is a good book. It introduces the characters and talks about a possible real world problem.
Reviewed by a 7th Grader
Lexile 790
Champion by Marie Lu
I would totally recommend this book to action and adventure lovers. I loved the action and adventure throughout the whole entire book. All of the twists and turns that Day and June go through. Such as almost getting killed a lot and getting captured.
Reviewed by Bradley ~ 7th Grade
Lexile 820
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
This novel has everything. It has drama, comedy, dysfunction, sports, school life, different perspectives, well pretty much anything. The main character is just a boy but he seems to be much brighter than all the adults. There are also suspenseful mysteries interwoven that keep you wondering throughout the book. Great Read!!!
Reviewed by Mrs. Larson
Lexile 680
Trial by Fire by Josephine Angelini
Trial by Fire is a fantasy/sci-fi book written by Josephine Angelini. It came out recently and is the first book of a series/trilogy. This book is set in this time period and follows the main character- Lily Proctor. Lily is the girl with many allergies, sensitive to everything. Her severe allergies keep her from many things, from parties to friends. With her crazy mother that embarrasses her and her sister, Juliet, it’s a hard life. When her best friend becomes her boyfriend and she’s invited to a big party which she decides to go to, things start to turn up. But when she goes to the party and things start going downhill, she finds herself fed up with herself and her life. Remember when people say ‘be careful of what you wish for’? This is why. Lily gets transported to a different dimension where she meets a different version of herself, Lillian. Lillian is a powerful woman in this dimension and has a lot of influences. She is the rule. But she’s sick. Deathly sick. She needs Lily to take her place. Lily in this strange world that is nothing like hers, will have to deal with people that hate her so much they want to kill her, magic, and trying to find her way back to her own world. But after learning why the people despise her, what they fight for, and a new budding love, will she want to go back to her world that she belongs in? Find out in Trials by Fire. I thought that this was different and really interesting while I read it. It hooked me from the beginning and kept me to the end. If there is a sequel (which I think there will be), I’m totally checking it out. This book is a must read. I would for sure recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read and enjoys the fantasy genre. I can tell you now, you won’t be able to put the book down!
Reviewed by Marisa ~ 8th Grade
Lexile 800
Zach's Lie by Roland Smith
Zach’s Lie by Roland Smith is a nail-biter from the opening pages of the book. Zach and his mother and sister are held hostage by unknown men in the middle of the night. They are threatened to be killed if they breathe one word about it to the police. Zach’s father got mixed up with a drug cartel and was being held in jail at the time. The cartel is worried that his father may give up too much information and will interfere with their business. It becomes a whirl-wind of adventure as Zach and his family must change their names, eye color, hair and become totally different people in a brand new place. But will the cartel be able to track them down? If you like realistic fiction with some great action, then read to find out!
Reviewed by Mrs. Miller
Lexile 580
Wonder by R. J. Palacios
Have you ever read a book that taught you a lesson or was just the best book ever? Well this book is more than just good, it’s terrific and extraordinary. I think this is an excellent book for people who just love a heart warming story. Also, this book makes you wonder what is going to happen or what did happen. This book is about a boy named August Pullman. Auggie is the nickname his friends and family call him. Auggie lives with his older sister (Olivia) and Auggie calls her Via, his dog (Daisy), his mom, and his dad. Auggie was born with a syndrome. The best way that Olivia describes it is “Craniofacial Abnormality” face. August never went to school before and now his mom is ready for him to start 5th grade. Both parents are very worried, but ready for all the consequences that will happen. August at first does not want to go to school, but his mom made appointment for them to go see the school. The school principal of Beecher Prep middle school is Mr. Tushman. Mr. Tushman picked three kids at his school to show August around the school and be a buddy for a little while. The three kids Mr. Tushman choose where Charlotte, Jack Will, and Julian. When August and his mom got to the school and went inside, Mr. Tushman greeted them at his office. When the three kids saw August they were frightened a little and they were curious about what had happened to his face. Mr. Tushman told Charlotte, Jack, and Julian to take August on a tour of the whole school. During the tour, Julian was mean to August and Jack was nice.
[Spoiler ALERT]
After the tour, August did not want to tell anyone about what Julian said. The school year started a few weeks later a Beecher Prep middle school. August was excited, but scared. His first day of school, he got stared at a lot, but otherwise it was good. August sat next to Jack in every class and they were buddies. At lunch time August was sitting at a table with a girl named Summer. Jack sat at a lunch table with his own friends, but not August. The school year went on and the school kids got used to August’s face and weren't staring that often. Then Halloween came and August loved Halloween very much. The principle let the students dress up in Halloween costumes, but the students had to follow the dress code directions. August told Jack he would dress up as “Boba Fett.” Halloween came, but August just changed into his bleeding scream costume. That custom had a mask and a robe. When he arrived, he over heard Jack and Julian talking. Jack was saying mean stuff about Auggie. Jack and August have not talk since then, but Jack does not have the slightest clue why. Everything was going fine, until Julian was teasing Jack about August. Jack punched Julian and knocked out his baby tooth. This lead to a friend war. After Jack punched Julian more and more gossip was told about Jack. That lead to friends turning their backs and being apart of Julian’s little friend side. At this point Julian and Jack where enemies. Then Jack explained everything to August and they became friends again. Jack began to sit with August and Summer at lunch. There was a field trip and August went. The field trip was to a camp overnight. Somethings didn’t go so well. Once they got home it was August’s graduation. August was happy the year was over he was going to return to Beecher Prep middle school next year. He is also happy he made a lot of friends at school that year.
Reviewed by Julia ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 790
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
How History is Invented: The Salem Witch Trials by Lori Lee Wilson
This book is about a village named Salem and witchcraft in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692. The witchcraft there was very convincing people always think that when your crops dried out it was witchcraft or when a somebody murdered a person it was always behind witchcraft. In one famous Greek story a witch named Medea was a young beautiful daughter of a king. According to the myth, Medea helped Jason capture the Golden Fleece. The famous golden wool of a flying ram. Jason and Medea had two son and lived happily for 10 years. Then Jason fell in love with Glauke, the daughter of another king. Jason abandoned Medea to marry Glauke. Medea took revenge by murdering her own two sons with a knife so Jason would have no heirs. This book has a lot of stories about witchcraft and shows how it could have a huge impact on human mind. This book was interesting because it shows how a average person can actually be a killer. If your smart enough you could find out the clues and know the true before it's to late. I would recommend his book to people who like Science fiction.
Reviewed by Stefan ~ 6th Grade
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Who Was Anne Frank? by Anne Abramson
Anne Frank, is one of the most inspiring, most bravest fifteen year old girl that I ever read about! This is a biography on “Who Was Anne Frank”, By Anne Abramson and illustrated by Nancy Harrison. Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929, in the city of Frankfurt, Germany, where her father’s family had lived for a very long time. Her father was very proud of being German. He expected his children to live in Germany, and their children after them. But that did not happen. The Franks’ lives were turned upside down in seconds. They had to flee from their country. They went into hiding for two years. They lost everything that was dear to them... all because they were Jewish, and a man named Adolf Hitler was in power. Hitler hated Jewish people. All Jewish people. Which led to the holocaust. While Anne’s mom, dad, and sister, were in hiding from Hitler’s soldiers. Anne started to write in her diary that she called “Kitty”. She told kitty everything-all about a boy she liked, books she enjoyed, how her day was. Everything. Kitty was a friend who never argued and always listened. And because of Anne’s diary, we have just a glimpse in the past. Anne Frank’s life was short though. She was only fifteen years old when she died in 1945. If you want to learn more about Anne Frank read the book. In memory of all the children who, like Anne, had their life ended in the war. I enjoyed this book because no matter what people did, Anne Frank always saw the bright side in everyone. In her diary she wrote,“In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” I think the theme is to be brave and to always look on the brighter side. I recommend this book to people who like to learn about history.
Reviewed by Jasmine ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 660
Monday, March 2, 2015
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
The book i will be writing about is called A Child Called it, by Dave Pelzer. This book is about a 10 year old boy named Dave Pelzer who was brutally beaten and starved by his mother for a very long time. Ever since Dave was seven his mom made his life miserable. She makes him run to school every day so he wont get a chance to steal food from other kids lunches. Dave always stole food from the cafeteria but one day [Spoiler ALERT] he stole some sausages from the cafeteria and that same day his mother found out he was stealing food so when he came home from school his mother took him to the bathroom and made him throw up what he ate and he did as he was told but her mother went and got a plate picked up some barf and made him eat it and he did, he ate it all. If you want to know more you should read the book.
The genre of this book is realistic fiction. I really enjoyed this book because the character dave he always gets up no matter how hard his mom hurts him or how long his mom waits to give him food he never gives up. He just picks up again and stays strong. I learned from this book that never give up always keep trying and just keep going no matter how hard things get just keep going. The main characters in this book are dave pelzer, and his mother. I would recommend this book to people who like Realistic fiction books.
Reviewed by Geyli ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 850
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
Reviewed by Aaron ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 1000
Big Nate In The Zone by Lincoln Peirce
It's about this kid named Nate wright and he goes to P.S. 38 with his friends and then Nate was having horrible luck. Then his friend chad gives him a lucky foot and that lucky foot change a lot of things like people gave him more respect and tryed to be like him.
Reviewed by Anthony ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 470
The Girl Who Was Supposed To Die by April Henry
The Girl Who Was Supposed To Die by April Henry is a fictional book. The book is about a girl who goes into a fugue state (amnesia caused by a horrendous experience) after being told that they killed her brother. [Spoiler Alert] They meaning the man in oxblood shoes, a man in brown boots, and the one person you would never expect, her supposed Aunt Elizabeth. The girl’s name is Cady. Cady is helped by a boy named Tyler or Ty. They are tracked by a cell phone Cady stole from the man she almost killed. Cady’s family is on the run without her, because by that time it was too late. Her parent’s job has been taken over by people who plan to sell a vaccine after they contaminate the air. All of the conflicts are external conflicts. I recommend this book to people who like to be surprised with every page they turn and people who enjoy horror books and the occasional twist. I also recommend this to people who like books with a happy ending and the occasional reading of how it felt to break the arm of someone you thought you killed. I enjoyed this book because there was action and confusion from the very first page. The book was also very entertaining and kept me wondering what was coming next.
Reviewed by Hailey ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 690
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Lauren Tarshis
In the book I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Lauren Tarshis a boy named Barry, and Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets really sick, they're forced to stay home and wait for the storm to end. It was too late. Overnight the levees break, and now the world is full of destruction the water came into the Tuckers’ home. [SPOILER ALERT] The Tuckers went up into the attic and they stayed there until the dad remembered that there’s an ax that Gramps had put if there is a bad storm. So the dad went to the corner and made a hole with the ax up to the roof. The whole family went up to the roof. They almost had lost Cleo (his sister) because of the wind. Then, they lost Barry because of the wind. He got swept away by the flood waters, and away from his family. Do you think he can survive the storm — alone? The Genre of this book is Historical Fiction. I recommend this book to people who like adventure books and action. I enjoyed the book because it was very entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat, and I couldn’t put the book down.
Reviewed by Adriana ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 590
Infinity Ring: A Mutiny In Time by James Dashner
In the book ¨Infinity Ring: A Mutiny In Time¨ by James Dashner, the main characters Dak, Sera and Rick go on an adventure of a lifetime. Dak and Sera are best friends and Dak’s parents are scientists. One time when Dak’s parents go on a trip, Dak steals the keys to their lab and Sera and he find the Infinity Ring. Dak and Sera learn that it is a time machine. They are then taken to a secret facility by a secret society called The Historians. There they meet Rick, a kid who can speak 16 languages and works for the Historians. The Historians send Dak, Sera and Rick back in time to fix Breaks from ever happening. Breaks are things that should not have happened in the past. An issue in this book is when a time warden tries to kill Dak, Sera and Rick to stop them from helping Christopher Columbus. The reason I am sharing this book with you is I thought it was a great book with a great plot and some cool twists in the story. The genre of this book is mystery and it has a lot of action. I think if you like mystery or action books you would just love to read this book.
Reviewed by Gavin ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 800
Friday, February 27, 2015
I SURVIVED The Shark Attack of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis
In the story there was a boy named Chet and he moved into a new house because his mom and dad got a new job in California. Chet made some friends there and so they were really nice to each other they meet everyday in his uncle's work and it was like a tradition to them. But then one day there was a thing in the newspaper that said that there had been a shark attack but no one believed it except for Chet. so one day his friends decided to play a prank on him. He got scared because that day...
Reviewed by Emily ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 610
Fighting Phantoms by M. Zachary Sherman
In the emergency ops Anne Donovan is a army surgeon who saves soldiers lives. Throughout the story she changes her position from a surgeon to a post ops medicine giver. When she was a post op worker she realizes a man she did surgery on and the man loved her. But after that she went on many different missions. But the one i’m going to tell you about is is burger hill behind enemy lines. So after she got off her shift on the top surgeons was about to leave for burger hill and she wanted to go but the other person said no but she didn't give so the other person had to say yes. At burger hill they had to perform major surgery like limb losing and severe injuries. [Spoiler Alert] At burger hill she saw the guy who loved her die.
Reviewed by James ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 790
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