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Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Henry wants to buy a bicycle, so he tries many different schemes to try to earn enough money. His friend Beezus tries to help him earn enough money to buy a bicycle. I liked this book because it was kind of funny, but overall it was an okay book.
Throne of Glass Throne of Glass #1 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book series completely blew me away. I am currently reading the fourth book in this series, and the story, writing, and character development keep getting better and better. The story follows Celeana Sardothian, a teenage assassin, in her journey overcoming many obstacles. I don’t want to give anything away! The story is … Read more
Grimm’s Fairy Tales by the Grimm Brothers Adventure Classic Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Grimm’s Fairy Tales has many different fairy tales that are exciting and really fun. It has fairy tales like Cinderella and Rapunzel. I liked these fairy tales because there was a lot of action and the fairy tales were really exciting and different. The stories were adventurous and they were really fun to read.
Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Ramona is always called a pest by everybody. She is going into kindergarten where she gets to learn all sorts of things, but she keeps on getting in trouble. Ramona gets kicked out of kindergarten until she can stop pulling hair. I liked this book because it was funny and Ramona was a really great amusing character in the … Read more
The Chocolate Chase by Geronimo Stilton Geronimo Stilton #67 Fantasy Review #1 * Star (A waste of time!) Geronimo Stilton has to find a stolen egg in time for the spring festival. He needs to catch the thief before it’s too late. I disliked this book because it was kind of boring and it was not really that fun to read as well.
Ramona and Beezus by Beverly Cleary Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Ramona is Beezus’s little sister. Beezus feels that Ramona is so annoying and ruins everything for her. Beezus feels guilty because she doesn’t love Ramona all the time. I liked this book because it was really funny and it was a pretty good book overall.
The Big Field by Mike Lupica Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book The Big Field is a great book because it was sports-related and about the championship. If you like a suspenseful season of baseball or just love sports this is a good book. Where the main characters get into a fight and might blow the season. Also, his dad doesn’t want anything bad to happen so he stops watching … Read more
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * .5 Stars (Great!) An Ember in the Ashes is a great book that I would definitely recommend to anyone. No matter what genre you prefer, you will enjoy this book. This book has the crazy imagination of science fiction books. It has the emotion found in romance books. It has the mystery that keeps … Read more
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson Fantasy Fair Folk Romance * * * * Stars (Great!) Isobel, a human girl living in Whimsy, a human settlement within the bounds of the Fair Folk, is only seventeen, but she is a master of her Craft – painting – and fair folk are always seeking her out to paint their portraits. When she learns that the autumn prince, Rook, is returning, specifically to commission a painting … Read more
Halfway Normal by Barbara Dee Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Norah Levy is in remission (she had leukemia) and is returning to school (7th grade) after being out sick for 2 years. Although her academics are in good shape thanks to her tutor, her friendships and social life are kind of in turmoil. Almost everyone treats Norah like she’s still sick – her guidance counselor won’t even say the word “cancer” in … Read more