Teen Tuesday: Dino Escape (June 2019) Gallery
Working together in small groups, teens solved puzzles and followed clues to solve this dinosaur mystery. Photos of the room set up below:
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School Days According to Humphrey – Read It and Rate It
School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After a wonderful summer at Camp Happy Hollow, Humphrey is ready to go back to school and see his friends again. On the first day of school, however, Humphrey does not see his friends from last year. He sees totally different people! Now he has to get used to these new students and their personalities. … Read more
Winter According to Humphrey – Read It and Rate It
Winter According to Humphrey by Betty B. Birney Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) As the snow starts falling and it gets cold outside, Room 26 is busy getting ready for the Winter Wonderland Program at school. As the girls sing a snowflake song, they dress up as snowflakes and twirl around the stage. As Daniel plays Jingle Bells, the boys prance around dressed like horses. But when Daniel sneaks … Read more
Big Nate: In a Class By Himself – Read It and Rate It
In a Class by Himself Big Nate #1 by Lincoln Peirce Funny Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Big Nate always draws me in whenever I pick up the book or one of the books. I particularly like this one the best because it tells how everything began and how Nate and Teddy became friends. I also find it funny that all of the bad stuff that happens all … Read more
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway – Read It and Rate It
The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12 by Jeff Kinney Adventure Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I have always liked Jeff Kinney’s books – especially “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” This book is probably the best of them all. I could never imagine that a vacation like that could go so horribly wrong. I liked this book because it’s funny and it’s very entertaining.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library – Read It and Rate It
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Kyle is a winner in an essay contest. He gets to take part in a competition. He has to put together clues to help him and his team be the first ones to escape from the library. I liked this book because it was fun and exciting.
Red – Read It and Rate It
Red: The Fairly True Story of Little Red Riding Hood by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Red” is about the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Her granny is sick, so she has to embark on a quest to find a way to make her granny live forever. This book is pretty exciting and is a great book to read.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer – Read It and Rate It
Kid Lawyer Theodore Boone #1 by John Grisham Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) This book was about Theo, a boy who knew more about the law than most lawyers. When a criminal trial takes place, Theo must bring the criminal to justice for murder by convincing a surprising witness to take a stand in court. This book is amazing because it is exciting and action-packed.
Theodore Boone: The Accused – Read It and Rate It
The Accused Theodore Boone #3 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Theodore is accused of theft just as criminal, Mr. Duffy, goes missing. Theo has to prove that he is innocent and that the true criminals are out there. This book is exciting and action-packed.
President of the Whole Sixth Grade – Read It and Rate It
President of the Whole Sixth Grade by Sherri Winston Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Brianna was in 6th grade and she is trying to make enough money to be able to take 6th graders to DC. She has to make sure that the 6th grade goes to DC, but all of her friends are drifting away and middle school is a big change.