Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * 1/2 Stars (Pretty Good-Great) Maniac Magee’s parents were killed by a drunk trolley driver when he was a baby. He moves from family to family looking for a home. He untied this giant knot (Cobble’s) and can run on the metal part of train tracks. Finally, he finds a permanent home with a black family, the Beales. Then the town is one again. … Read more
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I didn’t like it. It was about this boy (14-15 years) who couldn’t tell a lie. His whole life he tells the truth and ends up insulting people. Then he writes a bad review for his teacher’s favorite book… He has to stay after school at play rehearsal. Then he gets really into the play and ends up … Read more
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth G. Speare Historical Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) I liked it…kinda. It’s about this girl named Kit. Her grandpa died and she has to go to America or marry a 50 year old (she’s 18)! She really sucks at helping out and is always in the way in America. Then this guy (he’s totally rich) asks her to marry him. She’s sooo frustrated, then finds a … Read more
Princess in the Spotlight Princess Diaries series #2 by Meg Cabot Realistic Fiction Romance Review#1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is TOTALLY different from the movie! Loved it! Mia’s mom is getting married on Halloween, mom’s pregnant, Mia’s getting secret love note4s, AND she STILL has a crush on Michael! (Hee hee!) Throughout the book she’s just trying to sort this all out. Sounds boring, I know. But the way Meg writes, … Read more
The Wanderer by Sharon Creech Adventure * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about a crew of sailors out on an adventure to cross the sea. There are 3 uncles, 2 sons, and one daughter. It is a book that has 2 points of view. It is a fun book because lots of funny events happen along the book, but it goes a little slow.
A Separate Peace by John Knowles Adventure Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was about two best friends at an all-male boarding hih school, until World War II breaks out and severs their friendship. Review # 2 * Star (A waste of time!) The book A Separate Peace is about two boys, Gene and Finny, and their years at school together as best friends. This is a … Read more
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) There are 4 daughters and 4 mothers, and they all go through life with hardships. This book tells about the relationships between daughters and mothers in China and in the U.S.
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A guy named Cole is sent to Native American circle justice because he beat up a guy named Peter. He goes to this place instead of going to jail. Can the spirit bear help him?
A Mother’s Gift by Britney and Lynne Spears Realistic Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) I thought this was a good book. I like the whole story of how a little small town girl called Holly gets into a great musical conservatory. Holly is a great singer and she dreams of getting into a great musical school like Haverty. Since Holly won’t send in an application, her mother, Wanda, sends one in for her. … Read more
The Twisted Window by Lois Duncan Mystery Thriller Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was a really great book. By the time you get to the end of the book you are pretty shocked how everything falls into place. Review # 2 * * * * Stars (Great!) What does Tracy really know about the new guy in school? Tracy watches him watching her. It feels good to catch the eye … Read more