The Grim Grotto A Series of Unfortunate Events #11 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 11th book in the “Unfortunate Events” series. In the book, the Baudelaire orphans travel in a submarine to find a secret cave. While traveling, though, they face many dangers. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) The Grim Grotto is about 3 Baudelaires who have a humongous fortune and … Read more
The Bad Beginning A Series of Unfortunate Events #1 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Mystery Suspense Thriller Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is the first book in the “Unfortunate Events” series. In the book, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire lose their parents in a fire. They are then sent to live with Count Olaf, a distant relative. While living with him, they find out about an evil plan that he has. … Read more
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter series #1 by J.K. Rowling Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 1st book in the “Harry Potter” series and it is phenomenal! This starts the tale of Harry Potter. I think that anyone who reads this book will love it because of all the suspense and the great storyline. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Everyone … Read more
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Harry Potter series #7 by J.K. Rowling Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the last book in the “Harry Potter” series and probably the most exciting, too! In the book Harry, Ron, and Hermione go on a journey to find the horcruxes and defeat Voldemort. If you haven’t yet, you must read it! Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The … Read more
Matilda by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is usually considered a kids’ book, but it is still awesome. Matilda is, quite frankly, a genius. The story is about her adventures dealing with her parents and her school. Review # 2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Matilda is about a little girl who is extraordinarily smart for her age, who has mind powers and parents who … Read more
The BFG by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This is considered a kids’ book, but it is still good. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a giant who kidnaps a little girl from an orphanage. They have many adventures with each other. This is actually a pretty good book.
Gregor and the Marks of Secret The Underland Chronicles series #4 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is the 4th in the ‘Underland Chronicles’ series. It continues the story of Gregor and Boots. I loved it because of the great descriptions and the fast-paced plot. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s bond Ares and his mother are recovering from the … Read more
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey Mysterious Benedict Society #1 by Trenton Lee Stewart Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book is about 4 children Reynie, Constance, Kak, and Sticky. In the adventure the 4 must overcome many obstacles to save the future of their society, and the 2 that made the organization possible, Mr. Benedict and Agent #2. The main characters are Reynie, Constance, Kate, Sticky, Milliagan, … Read more
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a 7th grade boy named Holling Hoodhood and as he deals with school and holding afternoon sessions with Mrs. Baker, whom he believes hates his guts. A series of events take place such as a camping trip, his sister missing, and Hoodhood Associates. It all wraps up funny and charming. The main characters … Read more
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars The book is about 11 year old Zoe Elias whose #1 dream is to play Carnegie Hall, and to be a prodigy. But when her dad gets her a wheeze-bag organ, the Perfectone D-60, everything changes. The main character is Zoe Elias. Other characters are Wheeler, Emma, Joella, Ms. Person. I liked this book because even if you … Read more