The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12 by Jeff Kinney Adventure Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I have always liked Jeff Kinney’s books – especially “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” This book is probably the best of them all. I could never imagine that a vacation like that could go so horribly wrong. I liked this book because it’s funny and it’s very entertaining.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Kyle is a winner in an essay contest. He gets to take part in a competition. He has to put together clues to help him and his team be the first ones to escape from the library. I liked this book because it was fun and exciting.
Red: The Fairly True Story of Little Red Riding Hood by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Red” is about the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Her granny is sick, so she has to embark on a quest to find a way to make her granny live forever. This book is pretty exciting and is a great book to read.
Kid Lawyer Theodore Boone #1 by John Grisham Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) This book was about Theo, a boy who knew more about the law than most lawyers. When a criminal trial takes place, Theo must bring the criminal to justice for murder by convincing a surprising witness to take a stand in court. This book is amazing because it is exciting and action-packed.
The Accused Theodore Boone #3 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Theodore is accused of theft just as criminal, Mr. Duffy, goes missing. Theo has to prove that he is innocent and that the true criminals are out there. This book is exciting and action-packed.
President of the Whole Sixth Grade by Sherri Winston Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Brianna was in 6th grade and she is trying to make enough money to be able to take 6th graders to DC. She has to make sure that the 6th grade goes to DC, but all of her friends are drifting away and middle school is a big change.
President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about Brianna Justice, a girl who wants to have her own cooking show. She wants to become the president of the 5th grade in order to achieve this dream. She runs against another candidate. She learns some valuable lessons along the way. This book is pretty exciting and entertaining.
Jack: The Fairly True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Jack has to climb up a beanstalk to get to the land of the giants because his father was captured. Jack has to defeat the gold-loving king and help end the famine in the giants’ world. The book is exciting and adventurous, and is a pretty good book.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The writing style is very poetic. I like how it deals with issues of race and class in a simple way younger readers can understand. Also her parents’ dramatic divorce leaves Cady with horrible migraines. She finds comfort at Beachwood Island with her cousins, particularly with a step cousin named Gat. Obviously the person who wrote … Read more
The Clue in the Diary Nancy Drew Mysteries #7 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In the beginning there was a fire. Nancy found a ring and a diary. A family that they knew was not that wealthy and the dad had been gone for a long time. The owners of the house that burned down were not nice. They were very wealthy because they were taking inventor’s money. … Read more