The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about 11 year old Martine, whose parents are killed on her birthday night in a terrible fire. Then Martine has to move to Africa to Sawubona and meets the white giraffe, and together they embark into adventure. The main character is Martine. Other characters are Tendai, Gwyn Tomas, five star gang, the white giraffe, and … Read more
Night of the Living Dummy II Goosebumps series #31 by R.L. Stine Horror Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In this book there is a girl named Amy Kramer. Every Thursday night her family has a family sharing night. One Thursday night, Amy’s sister was telling her family about her new painting she had done. She couldn’t take the painting out of her room because it was stil wet, but she did … Read more
Bone: Out from Boneville Bone series #1 by Jeff Smith Fantasy Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I liked it because the characters are funny. Some of the characters are Bone, his cousin, Bartleby, and Rock Jaw. Rock Jaw wanted Bone and his cousin to go with him. Then Bone and his cousin went with Rock Jaw. Then these mice found bread crust. Then they fainted because they found food. … Read more
The Meanest Doll in the World by Ann Martin Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about dolls who come to life. They live happily in a dollhouse until the Meanest Doll in the World comes along. She tries to get them in trouble, but does she win? The answer is right in this book!
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 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.
Holes by Louis Sachar Realistic Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is the greatest in the world. Everyone should read it. It rocks! You can’t put it down. It just keeps getting better.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) One great thing about this book was it had a good message. It shows that it doesn’t matter how old or young you are or what mistakes you made in the past or even how rich or poor you are, you are still a good person.
Jackie and Me Baseball Card Adventure series #2 by Dan Gutman Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) If you love baseball, this book is for you. I thought this book had a good point. It talks about how Jackie Robinson was the first black baseball player and how many hardships he went through.