The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson Fairytale Retelling Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is a twist on the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel. It is set in the middle ages and tells the story of Rapunzel. It has a great plot with lots of action. There is never a dull moment in the book. This is also great to read because it is part of a series that includes twists … Read more
Bubble by Stewart Foster Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “Bubble” was an amazing book! It is about a boy who hasn’t left his hospital room since he was a baby. He had a lot of doctors, but most would come and go. Except for Joe had one doctor who would stay, whose name is Greg. Joe liked having Greg as a doctor. Same with Beth, Joe’s sister. Joe’s parents … Read more
The Cabin by Natasha Preston Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Cabin” is an amazing book! Mackenzie and her 6 other friends go to this cabin by a lake for the weekend. They all think they’re going to have a great time partying all weekend. They stay up late the first night drinking and wake up in horror. They find Courtney and Josh dead on the floor. Both … Read more
Girl in a Bad Place by Kaitlin Ward Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) “Girl in a Bad Place” was an amazing book. In the beginning of the book Mailie and her friend Cara are approached by a little girl, Avalon. They are invited to go to this commune run by a weird guy named Fire Horse. Mailie doesn’t like it there, but Cara loves it and keeps going … Read more
A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I loved this book because it shows that there can be hope in hard times. Lily’s blind dog, Lucky, runs away from her. Lucky is topped by a girl who is a migrant worker in the blueberry barrens, named Salma Santiago. Migrant families travel to Maine to pick berries. Lily and Salma become fast friends by painting … Read more
The Fugitive Theodore Boone #5 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Criminal Pete Duffy was spotted by Theo when he and his class go to Washington DC. Theo has to help capture Mr. Duffy and bring him to justice. I liked this book because it was exciting and it was a really good book.
Rump: The Fairly True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Rump doesn’t know his whole name, but he can spin straw into gold. Because of this power, he gets into a lot of trouble and many messes. I like this book because it is exciting and fun. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It is about a boy named Rump, but that … Read more
The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Annie was eight years old when the Germans invaded Holland. She had to be separated from her family and go into hiding because she was Jewish. For two years she hid with her sister Sini in an upstairs room and had to avoid searches by hiding in a little room inside a closet. When Holland was finally liberated, it … Read more
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It gave a look at life in a death camp. It shows a girl who helps this school and is the assigned librarian. She has to keep secret what she is doing and ends up discovering many things. It is heartfelt and will cause a few tears. It is all worth it in the end as it … Read more
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) A young, rich boy moves from his hometown to the “out-with” a smaller mansion across from a concentration camp. With no children near him, he makes friends with a Jewish boy who lives across the fence. Never touching or playing, just talking. They often compared one another’s lives. I liked the book because it sounds … Read more