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Night of the Living Dummy Classic Goosebumps #1 by R.L. Stine Horror Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This audiobook was very cool, it scared me a little. The best part was when Brittany brings the dummy to life. The reason I liked this story is because it changed my moods, like when Brittany’s cousin comes over he is Brittany’s WORST cousin. If he was my cousin, he wouldn’t last a week … Read more
Big Nate: Silent But Deadly Big Nate #18 by Lincoln Peirce Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I liked that this book had better jokes than all the other books, but I must say to the adults who don’t like disrespect to other adults that this book is full of rude humor to teachers and other people.
Big Nate: On a Roll Big Nate #3 by Lincoln Peirce Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about Nate trying to win 1st place for his Boy Scouts, but his archenemy, Arthur, is his competition. I like this book because it is fun seeing all the stupid mistakes he makes. It also gives me an idea of what public school is like. His funniest mistake is him … Read more
Brian’s Return Hatchet Adventures #4 by Gary Paulsen Adventure Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Brian’s Return” is a good book. This book is not really about surviving. It is when he is at home. At home he is like socially awkward so he gets help. Because he does not like living in civilization, he decides to go back to the wilderness. In order to get back he flies halfway there. The rest … Read more
Brian’s Winter sequel to Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “Brian’s Winter” is a great book. I love how he has to survive a winter int he wild. He learns to make a lot of weapons in the book. It is cool how he killed a moose that lasted him through the winter. My favorite part is when he finds the family in the woods. I like … Read more
The Baby-Sitter’s Club series (graphic novels) by Ann Martin illustrated by Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) It was very entertaining, but they changed the illustrator. It was a big change to get used to. That was the only thing I didn’t like. I love how easy it is to read. Review #2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book was captivating. The pictures were very … Read more
Abby in Wonderland Whatever After #11 by Sarah Mylnowski Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) When Abby is going to have fun with her friends at Penny’s house on a windy day, she accidentally drops her Crazy 8 card. It starts flying into the golf course where there is a giant hole. Frankie (Abby’s friend) falls into it! Then Penny and Robin and Abby! But they’re seeing floating objects as they … Read more
Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) When an orphan named Mandy comes upon this secret cottage she decides to tidy it up and make it her own, without telling anyone. She cleans the cottage, plants flowers, and even adds food. But when Mandy falls ill in the cottage close to Christmas and is not able to get enough strength to walk to the orphanage, everyone … Read more
Parvana’s Journey by Deborah Ellis Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In this sequel to “The Breadwinner,” the story starts off with Parvana burying her father, who had died of his sickness. Once her father was buried, she starts to move and to try and find her family along with her few belongings. As she is on her journey, she finds a bombed town. She goes to look for … Read more
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Fantasy Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is a really compelling and complex book. It is now in fact one of my favorite books. It really gives you a lot to think about, and the monster’s stories can be a bit hard to understand, so you really have to think about the hidden meanings. I strongly suggest to people looking for a read … Read more