Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell
282 pages
2009
Reviewed by Arabella
All Nikki wants is to fit in at her new school. But with her embarrassing family it's hard. With the new mean girl around, Nikki's just a dork. On the first day of school she falls going to a table during lunch. Her crush Brandon takes a picture and she ends up on the cover of the newspaper! But when she meets new friends she's happy to be a dork.
This great book contains powerful lessons about being yourself. At the same time there are pictures that show you what's going on. Dork is the big word here. Some children know what the word "dork" means. Like Nikki. But Nikki doesn't care if she's a dork or not. Nikki makes being a dork fun. Especially with Mackenzie around because Nikki can't buy designer clothes and Mackenzie can. At a time when designer clothes are very in, and you don't have any, Dork Diaries comes out a winner because Nikki can't get designer clothes and she wants to fit in. This relates with all kids who are new at school or who want to fit in. Everyone who has read this book has been amazed at how it relates with the real world.
A golden line in my book is "I'm such a dork." Nikki is often heard saying this in the end or the middle of the book. Another golden line is "Meet me in the janitor's closet" or "Meet us in the janitor's closet." It's often heard throughout the book.
Fitting in is the big thing in my book because Nikki tries to fit in. But with the new mean girl and Nikki's embarrassing family it's hard. In one of the books Nikki compares her family with clowns. In all the books Mackenzie makes fun of her and calls her bug girl because her dad is a bug exterminator.
If you like Dork Diaries #1 you'll love the series.
If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you'll love Dork Diaries. Boys love it too.
I recommend this book for 3rd grade and up and 8 and older. This book is a good book. It's also fiction!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Deltora Quest series reviewed by Cate
Deltora Quest series by Emily Rodda
about 130 pages per book
Scholastic Inc.
2000
Reviewed by Cate
"Come back when you finish the task."
Leif is brave, so brave that his parents sent him on the journey of restoring the belt. Every day of his journey he meets new people like Barda and Jazmine. Leif always thinks about his parents worrying about him back in Del. Whenever they get a gem he says, "We're one step closer." When they get to their first stop, Leif overcomes his fear and battles becoming bigger, better, and stronger and decides the best gift he could give his parents is to restore the belt.
This adventure book shows friendship and hard work because they worked hard together. At the same time the message and important parts make you feel like you could do anything and sometimes you can get worried at parts of the story. An issue, idea, or concept in the story is friendship and bravery because they helped each other restore the belt.
Emily Rodda wrote a great series about an amazing adventure. The characters Leif, Barda, and Jazmine can surprise you at times in the story.
When Leif, Jazmine, and Barda get each gem, every time they do, Leif always says, "We're getting closer to going back to Del." When they complete the belt, Leif, Jazmine, and Barda get so excited when Lef says, "We can do this." It shows he's not giving up.
I recommend this book to 9 and up because that's how old I was when I read the series.
Emily Rodda also wrote The Key to Rondo, Deltora Shadowlands, and Dragons of Deltora.
Along with the action in this fantasy story there's also freindship and cooperation. READ DELTORA QUEST! It's a great series!
about 130 pages per book
Scholastic Inc.
2000
Reviewed by Cate
"Come back when you finish the task."
Leif is brave, so brave that his parents sent him on the journey of restoring the belt. Every day of his journey he meets new people like Barda and Jazmine. Leif always thinks about his parents worrying about him back in Del. Whenever they get a gem he says, "We're one step closer." When they get to their first stop, Leif overcomes his fear and battles becoming bigger, better, and stronger and decides the best gift he could give his parents is to restore the belt.
This adventure book shows friendship and hard work because they worked hard together. At the same time the message and important parts make you feel like you could do anything and sometimes you can get worried at parts of the story. An issue, idea, or concept in the story is friendship and bravery because they helped each other restore the belt.
Emily Rodda wrote a great series about an amazing adventure. The characters Leif, Barda, and Jazmine can surprise you at times in the story.
When Leif, Jazmine, and Barda get each gem, every time they do, Leif always says, "We're getting closer to going back to Del." When they complete the belt, Leif, Jazmine, and Barda get so excited when Lef says, "We can do this." It shows he's not giving up.
I recommend this book to 9 and up because that's how old I was when I read the series.
Emily Rodda also wrote The Key to Rondo, Deltora Shadowlands, and Dragons of Deltora.
Along with the action in this fantasy story there's also freindship and cooperation. READ DELTORA QUEST! It's a great series!
DSA #4: A Wedding for Wiglaf? reviewed by Allie
Dragon Slayers' Acadmey #4: A Wedding for Wiglaf? by Kate McMullan
91 Pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1998
Reviewed by Allie
"Yes, my boy," Mordred said happily, "you are about to get MARRIED!"
This books shows the friendship of Erica, Angus, and Wiglaf. This book also shows about how Mordred will do anything for gold, he'll even make Wiglaf get married for a pot of it!
This book shows the true friendship between Angus, Erica, and Wiglaf. For example, when Wiglaf told Erica that he was getting married, Erica said that she would help him out of it. I really like this book because it's surprising what happens at the end. This (to me) is the best book in the series, so far! The reason I think this is because I really like the ending and all the suspense.
Fitting in, kindness, and appearance are all something that represent DSA kids Angus, Erica, and Wiglaf. Wiglaf is the ultimate example of kindness because he cares for his friends and his pet pig, Daisy.
The main message in the story is "You shouldn't be forced to do something when you don't want to do them."
So far I've read DSA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. But to me number 4 is the most surprising of all of them! Number 5 was surprising, but not as surprising as number 4!
Along with the suspense in this fantasy story there's also friendship and teamwork.
I highly recommend this book for ages 8 and up.
91 Pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1998
Reviewed by Allie
"Yes, my boy," Mordred said happily, "you are about to get MARRIED!"
This books shows the friendship of Erica, Angus, and Wiglaf. This book also shows about how Mordred will do anything for gold, he'll even make Wiglaf get married for a pot of it!
This book shows the true friendship between Angus, Erica, and Wiglaf. For example, when Wiglaf told Erica that he was getting married, Erica said that she would help him out of it. I really like this book because it's surprising what happens at the end. This (to me) is the best book in the series, so far! The reason I think this is because I really like the ending and all the suspense.
Fitting in, kindness, and appearance are all something that represent DSA kids Angus, Erica, and Wiglaf. Wiglaf is the ultimate example of kindness because he cares for his friends and his pet pig, Daisy.
The main message in the story is "You shouldn't be forced to do something when you don't want to do them."
So far I've read DSA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. But to me number 4 is the most surprising of all of them! Number 5 was surprising, but not as surprising as number 4!
Along with the suspense in this fantasy story there's also friendship and teamwork.
I highly recommend this book for ages 8 and up.
Long Shot reviewed by Michael
Long Shot by Mike Lupica
200 pages
2008
Puffin
Reviewed by Michael
"Share the ball Pedro!"
With these words, Pedro pledges sharing the ball with Ned and won the game for them at the Vernon gym. When Pedro says, "Win the game!" so the readers feel convinced that Pedro will pass the ball to Ned.
In Long Shot, Mike Lupica lead us to understand sharing is key. When Ned asked Pedro to pass the ball, Pedro agrees to do it. Little did Pedro know it came out to be big.
Along with the action in this realistic fiction story is a good quality of excitement as you cheer on the underdog.
Long Shot shows how readers feel about sharing and about the book. Long Shot comes out a winner for telling a suspenseful story which readers across groups can relate. 6th grader Pedro Morales is often described as a kind person by kids and a show-off. Pass, Pass and Pedro did what people told him to. This effortless book contains a powerful lesson on sharing. As the team returns to the gym then they start to play (you'll like the ending a lot!). Little did Pedro realize that those games mean a lot to a deeper understanding of sharing.
If you liked Shoot Out, then you'll like Long Shot.
There are a lot of other books, too, Shoot Out and Big Field and many more.
200 pages
2008
Puffin
Reviewed by Michael
"Share the ball Pedro!"
With these words, Pedro pledges sharing the ball with Ned and won the game for them at the Vernon gym. When Pedro says, "Win the game!" so the readers feel convinced that Pedro will pass the ball to Ned.
In Long Shot, Mike Lupica lead us to understand sharing is key. When Ned asked Pedro to pass the ball, Pedro agrees to do it. Little did Pedro know it came out to be big.
Along with the action in this realistic fiction story is a good quality of excitement as you cheer on the underdog.
Long Shot shows how readers feel about sharing and about the book. Long Shot comes out a winner for telling a suspenseful story which readers across groups can relate. 6th grader Pedro Morales is often described as a kind person by kids and a show-off. Pass, Pass and Pedro did what people told him to. This effortless book contains a powerful lesson on sharing. As the team returns to the gym then they start to play (you'll like the ending a lot!). Little did Pedro realize that those games mean a lot to a deeper understanding of sharing.
If you liked Shoot Out, then you'll like Long Shot.
There are a lot of other books, too, Shoot Out and Big Field and many more.
Stone Fox reviewed by Wyatt
Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
107 pages
Harper Collins
1980
Reviewed by Wyatt
All Little Willie wants is to win a race for the grandfather because he's sick and they have no money. But Willie is versing Stone Fox, who hasn't lost a race and Little Willie doesn't know anything about racing. Will Willie win the race? Little Willie teaches us to be confident in yourself and don't give up.
This book's message is try your best, don't give up.
This clever book contains a great lesson about trying your best, don't give up. Teamwork and perseverance are the big words here. What this says about teamwork is stay together whatever happens. What this says about perseverance is try your best.
Along with the excellent realistic fiction story is an amazing quality and sense of greatness as you cheer for Little Willie!
107 pages
Harper Collins
1980
Reviewed by Wyatt
All Little Willie wants is to win a race for the grandfather because he's sick and they have no money. But Willie is versing Stone Fox, who hasn't lost a race and Little Willie doesn't know anything about racing. Will Willie win the race? Little Willie teaches us to be confident in yourself and don't give up.
This book's message is try your best, don't give up.
This clever book contains a great lesson about trying your best, don't give up. Teamwork and perseverance are the big words here. What this says about teamwork is stay together whatever happens. What this says about perseverance is try your best.
Along with the excellent realistic fiction story is an amazing quality and sense of greatness as you cheer for Little Willie!
Believe reviewed by William
Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life by Eric LeGrand
Reviewed by William
"I believe I will walk again and when I do I will lay down in that exact spot and get up by myself," Eric LeGrand always and still says.
The book Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life tells about Eric LeGrand's childhood and the game that changed his life. He had a very interesting childhood with all his sports going on.
He and Rutgers, his college football team, were versing the Army football team, with all of his family watching.
Eric got tackled and was paralyzed. this was the book changer when he got tackled. Eric is one of the most fearless people that played football.
I highly recommend this book for you to read. Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life is a great book for children because after they read it, they will "believe."
This powerful book contains a clever message about how you have to "believe."
I highly recommend this book to ages 8 and older.
I think Eric's injury is a metaphor for strength because he tries every day to walk again.
You can find these books at River Road Books in Fair Haven, New Jersey 07704.
Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life is a true story about Eric LeGrand.
Reviewed by William
"I believe I will walk again and when I do I will lay down in that exact spot and get up by myself," Eric LeGrand always and still says.
The book Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life tells about Eric LeGrand's childhood and the game that changed his life. He had a very interesting childhood with all his sports going on.
He and Rutgers, his college football team, were versing the Army football team, with all of his family watching.
Eric got tackled and was paralyzed. this was the book changer when he got tackled. Eric is one of the most fearless people that played football.
I highly recommend this book for you to read. Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life is a great book for children because after they read it, they will "believe."
This powerful book contains a clever message about how you have to "believe."
I highly recommend this book to ages 8 and older.
I think Eric's injury is a metaphor for strength because he tries every day to walk again.
You can find these books at River Road Books in Fair Haven, New Jersey 07704.
Believe: My Faith and the Tackle that Changed My Life is a true story about Eric LeGrand.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda reviewed by Nick
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Reviewed by Nick
All Dwight wants is to get kids better with Origami Yoda. For example, he made a kid stop crying when he had a strike out. Bur one day Dwight gets mad and throws Origami Yoda in the trash. Then he realizes he made a mistake and tries to remember how to make Origami Yoda but he forgot how to make him. Then he has a dream one day. Little did Dwight realize that when you're mad you may do something bad. This book contains a powerful lesson about you should not be mean to someone because they are different. For example a kid named Harvey is always mean to Dwight. But, Harvey has been embarrassed ever since Origami Yoda prove Harvey wrong. This book has expressive and funny illustrations that confirms the child's desire to draw. Kindness is the word of the story.
This is a great fiction and picture book.
The kind of reader of this book is third grade and up.
this book won the New York Times and the Roanoke Times award.
Other books the author made are Darth paper Strikes Back, The Secret of the Fortune Wookie, Art2 D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling, and The Fake Mustache.
Reviewed by Nick
All Dwight wants is to get kids better with Origami Yoda. For example, he made a kid stop crying when he had a strike out. Bur one day Dwight gets mad and throws Origami Yoda in the trash. Then he realizes he made a mistake and tries to remember how to make Origami Yoda but he forgot how to make him. Then he has a dream one day. Little did Dwight realize that when you're mad you may do something bad. This book contains a powerful lesson about you should not be mean to someone because they are different. For example a kid named Harvey is always mean to Dwight. But, Harvey has been embarrassed ever since Origami Yoda prove Harvey wrong. This book has expressive and funny illustrations that confirms the child's desire to draw. Kindness is the word of the story.
This is a great fiction and picture book.
The kind of reader of this book is third grade and up.
this book won the New York Times and the Roanoke Times award.
Other books the author made are Darth paper Strikes Back, The Secret of the Fortune Wookie, Art2 D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling, and The Fake Mustache.
Flipped reviewed by Caroline
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
206 pages
Knopf Books
2008
Reviewed by Caroline
"I no longer liked Brice." - Julie Baker
Family, heartbreak, drama, Flipped brought it all into 205 pages. 7 year old Juli gets a new neighbor named Bryce, and immediately wants to be his friend. She was more of a stalker than a friend through up until 7th or 8th grade when people were trying to cut down Julie's beloved Sycamore tree, the bus was pulling up and Julie begged Bryce to come up with her. He got in the bus, she was mad but what really pushed her over the edge was when Bryce and his friends talk about her uncle in the library. Julie wasn't talking to Bryce even when the families met for dinner, so he slid into her old spot.
This author wrote this book and succeeded. Everyone's saying Flipped was a great and touching book for them! For example, the Sycamore tree, it was just a random useless object in the book, but it meant something more, when the Sycamore tree was cut down, Julie and Bryce drifted apart, but when a new one was planted, they were brought back together. That shows that the Sycamore tree is a metaphor for bringing people or things back together.
I recommend Flipped for 4th grade or really mature third graders and up, even if you are 9 or 90, you will love Flipped! It isn't a read aloud book, it is more of a better read-on-your-own kinda book.
This author didn't only make a bestselling book, people recognized it and made it a movie!
The genre of Flipped is realistic fiction. Flipped teaches us that nobody will love you forever. The ending? read the book and find out!
206 pages
Knopf Books
2008
Reviewed by Caroline
"I no longer liked Brice." - Julie Baker
Family, heartbreak, drama, Flipped brought it all into 205 pages. 7 year old Juli gets a new neighbor named Bryce, and immediately wants to be his friend. She was more of a stalker than a friend through up until 7th or 8th grade when people were trying to cut down Julie's beloved Sycamore tree, the bus was pulling up and Julie begged Bryce to come up with her. He got in the bus, she was mad but what really pushed her over the edge was when Bryce and his friends talk about her uncle in the library. Julie wasn't talking to Bryce even when the families met for dinner, so he slid into her old spot.
This author wrote this book and succeeded. Everyone's saying Flipped was a great and touching book for them! For example, the Sycamore tree, it was just a random useless object in the book, but it meant something more, when the Sycamore tree was cut down, Julie and Bryce drifted apart, but when a new one was planted, they were brought back together. That shows that the Sycamore tree is a metaphor for bringing people or things back together.
I recommend Flipped for 4th grade or really mature third graders and up, even if you are 9 or 90, you will love Flipped! It isn't a read aloud book, it is more of a better read-on-your-own kinda book.
This author didn't only make a bestselling book, people recognized it and made it a movie!
The genre of Flipped is realistic fiction. Flipped teaches us that nobody will love you forever. The ending? read the book and find out!
The Sisters Grimm reviewed by Aloka
The Sisters Grim by Michael Buckley
268-289 pages
2008
Reviewed by Aloka
In The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, the danger, power, and loss of a shadowy group called the "Scarlet Hand" has brought chaos to a little town known as "Ferry Port Landing." This is about Sabrina and Daphne Grimm. Two sisters descended from the "Brothers Grimm" try to stop this with the help of a little old woman known as "Granny." Sabrina, an 11 year old bossy girl, is stubborn, bossy, and sometimes nice. 7 year old Daphne on the other hand is very sweet, kind, and goofy.
The hand wanted nothing more than domination, and they were also responsible for the sisters' parents to go missing.
The Sisters Grimm is a surprising story of mystery as Sabrina and Daphne find problems to solve.
In my opinion, this series is very funny, surprising, sort of serious, and emotional. A part of the text that shows emotional is their parents go missing. I think this series is really joyful and creative. It has everything you need in a book, as I said, funny, surprising, sort of serious, and emotional. Michael Buckley did this really well, I can feel like the characters. It's so creative.
I recommend this for ages 9 and up because it has violence. I also recommend this for fourth grade an up. This series is very exciting, so if you like excitement, surprisement, mystery, and fantasy, you should read this series.
268-289 pages
2008
Reviewed by Aloka
In The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, the danger, power, and loss of a shadowy group called the "Scarlet Hand" has brought chaos to a little town known as "Ferry Port Landing." This is about Sabrina and Daphne Grimm. Two sisters descended from the "Brothers Grimm" try to stop this with the help of a little old woman known as "Granny." Sabrina, an 11 year old bossy girl, is stubborn, bossy, and sometimes nice. 7 year old Daphne on the other hand is very sweet, kind, and goofy.
The hand wanted nothing more than domination, and they were also responsible for the sisters' parents to go missing.
The Sisters Grimm is a surprising story of mystery as Sabrina and Daphne find problems to solve.
In my opinion, this series is very funny, surprising, sort of serious, and emotional. A part of the text that shows emotional is their parents go missing. I think this series is really joyful and creative. It has everything you need in a book, as I said, funny, surprising, sort of serious, and emotional. Michael Buckley did this really well, I can feel like the characters. It's so creative.
I recommend this for ages 9 and up because it has violence. I also recommend this for fourth grade an up. This series is very exciting, so if you like excitement, surprisement, mystery, and fantasy, you should read this series.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
DSA #2: Revenge of the Dragon Lady reviewed by Bridget
Dragon Slayers' Academy #2: Revenge of the Dragon Lady by Kate McMullan
98 pages
Reviewed by Bridget
All Wiglaf wants is to be a hero. For example in the back of the book his dream is: bold dragon slayer hero. But he has never killed a dragon with his sword only with its secret. He kills a dragon in #2 but he did it with its secret and he never gets the gold hoard and Mordred gets really mad. Little did Wiglaf realize that when he had to figure out Seetha's secret with his friends, he learned that bravery and teamwork can come together and their quest can succeed.
This amazing book contains a powerful lesson about never giving up! My opinion is that everyone should read it because it's such a good book. For example Wiglaf tries to kill Seetha but...he doesn't know Seetha's secret and he tries to figure it out while he is slaying Seetha. Then it's so creative and I think that everyone should read it!
98 pages
Reviewed by Bridget
All Wiglaf wants is to be a hero. For example in the back of the book his dream is: bold dragon slayer hero. But he has never killed a dragon with his sword only with its secret. He kills a dragon in #2 but he did it with its secret and he never gets the gold hoard and Mordred gets really mad. Little did Wiglaf realize that when he had to figure out Seetha's secret with his friends, he learned that bravery and teamwork can come together and their quest can succeed.
This amazing book contains a powerful lesson about never giving up! My opinion is that everyone should read it because it's such a good book. For example Wiglaf tries to kill Seetha but...he doesn't know Seetha's secret and he tries to figure it out while he is slaying Seetha. Then it's so creative and I think that everyone should read it!
The Sisters Grimm reviewed by Cece
The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley
284 pages
2007
Reviewed by cece
"She's dead! I've already told you a million times, our grandmother is dead!"
That's what Sabrina and Daphne think when they are thrust into yet another foster home with their supposed to be dead grandmother.
Sabrina thinks "Granny Relda" is crazy (like all of their other foster parents) when she tells them that fairy tales are real (and of course, Daphne totally believes Granny Relda) but little does she know when a giant come sto town, taking Granny Relda and Mr. Doris with it.
Sabrina often remarks, "This woman is crazy!" But she eventually gets to know her grandmother, and doesn't think that as much.
This surprising book contains several metaphors, but here's one. In the book, Granny Relda has a purse that oculd stand for secrets because she keeps a lot of stuff in there that the girls don't know about, including a picture of her family.
This remarkable book is about trust, sisterhood, and friendship.
The Sisters Grimm comes out great for telling fairy tales with a twist. It includes modern day places and times. A message in it is don't doubt everyone you see, only the ones you know you can doubt. This is important because Sabrina doubts all the Everafters.
For fans of Harry Potter, a book filled with adventure and surprises, ages 7 and up.
284 pages
2007
Reviewed by cece
"She's dead! I've already told you a million times, our grandmother is dead!"
That's what Sabrina and Daphne think when they are thrust into yet another foster home with their supposed to be dead grandmother.
Sabrina thinks "Granny Relda" is crazy (like all of their other foster parents) when she tells them that fairy tales are real (and of course, Daphne totally believes Granny Relda) but little does she know when a giant come sto town, taking Granny Relda and Mr. Doris with it.
Sabrina often remarks, "This woman is crazy!" But she eventually gets to know her grandmother, and doesn't think that as much.
This surprising book contains several metaphors, but here's one. In the book, Granny Relda has a purse that oculd stand for secrets because she keeps a lot of stuff in there that the girls don't know about, including a picture of her family.
This remarkable book is about trust, sisterhood, and friendship.
The Sisters Grimm comes out great for telling fairy tales with a twist. It includes modern day places and times. A message in it is don't doubt everyone you see, only the ones you know you can doubt. This is important because Sabrina doubts all the Everafters.
For fans of Harry Potter, a book filled with adventure and surprises, ages 7 and up.
The BFG reviewed by Connor
The BFG by Roald Dahl
208 pages
Penguin Group
1982
Reviewed by Connor
"If anyone is ever seeing a giant he or she must be taken away hip-switch."
Captured by a giant!
Sophie is just an ordinary orphaned girl but before you could say "Jumping Giants" she is whisked off to giant land.
When Sophie sees the other giants she can't believe that the giants are cruel and eat humans unlike the BFG: The Big Friendly Giant.
When the giants go off to guzzle some humans Sophie decides to stop them and the BFG will help her.
The BFG contains a powerful lesson of friendship and teamwork. For example, when the BFG and Sophie try to stop the giants. A part from the text that says this is when Sophie says, "We've absolutely got to stop them."
Roald Dahl as a World War II pilot wrote about his adventures and became a writer.
If you loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you will gobble The BFG down as fast as pizza.
I highly recommend this fantasy story for ages 8 and up.
208 pages
Penguin Group
1982
Reviewed by Connor
"If anyone is ever seeing a giant he or she must be taken away hip-switch."
Captured by a giant!
Sophie is just an ordinary orphaned girl but before you could say "Jumping Giants" she is whisked off to giant land.
When Sophie sees the other giants she can't believe that the giants are cruel and eat humans unlike the BFG: The Big Friendly Giant.
When the giants go off to guzzle some humans Sophie decides to stop them and the BFG will help her.
The BFG contains a powerful lesson of friendship and teamwork. For example, when the BFG and Sophie try to stop the giants. A part from the text that says this is when Sophie says, "We've absolutely got to stop them."
Roald Dahl as a World War II pilot wrote about his adventures and became a writer.
If you loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you will gobble The BFG down as fast as pizza.
I highly recommend this fantasy story for ages 8 and up.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide reviewed by Bryn
Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
107 pages
Reviewed by Bryn
All the Grace kids want is to move back to their apartment right when they moved to a house and when their dad left them. So now the Grace kids have different personalities. I would call the Grace kids...determined, obstinate, and fearless.
In this book, Jared finds a book and they used that book to guide them in the forest. When Jared found the book, he showed the book to Mallory and said, "I found something!" A part of the text that shows this is the quotes from the book. It's a clue that they're exploring the house.
I think these books will teach a powerful lesson to trust your instincts and to never give up.
Later in the story, everybody figures out that they need to work together. This shows that they have to work together in case anything weird happens. A part of the text that shows this is, "You think we made it made by messing up the house?"
This book is full of happiness, joy, and teamwork. And don't forget to tread the rest of the series. (For ages 8-10.)
107 pages
Reviewed by Bryn
All the Grace kids want is to move back to their apartment right when they moved to a house and when their dad left them. So now the Grace kids have different personalities. I would call the Grace kids...determined, obstinate, and fearless.
In this book, Jared finds a book and they used that book to guide them in the forest. When Jared found the book, he showed the book to Mallory and said, "I found something!" A part of the text that shows this is the quotes from the book. It's a clue that they're exploring the house.
I think these books will teach a powerful lesson to trust your instincts and to never give up.
Later in the story, everybody figures out that they need to work together. This shows that they have to work together in case anything weird happens. A part of the text that shows this is, "You think we made it made by messing up the house?"
This book is full of happiness, joy, and teamwork. And don't forget to tread the rest of the series. (For ages 8-10.)
DSA #7: Wheel of Misfortune reviewed by John
Dragon Slayers' Academy #7: Wheel of Misfortune by Kate McMullan
91 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1999
Reviewed by John
All Wiglaf wants is to be brave and to fit in at Dragon Slayers' Academy. But when Wiglaf, Erica, Angus, and Bragwort are at the tournament, Bragwort hogs all the questions. When they get to KNC, they have to sleep in a dungeon. The next day, Bragwort gets all the questions wrong so they call Zelnoc, the wizard. He casts a spell on Bragwort and now he can only say, "Who." Bragwort realized that taking turns is better. If you like fantasy books, then you will like this book. I recommend this book for ages 6 and up.
This clever book contains a powerful lesson about teamwork and taking turns. This book would make people want to use teamwork and taking turns. The part of the text that shows me this is when Bragwort learns to use teamwork and taking turns. In the book, Bragwort hogs all the questions and does not let Wiglaf, Erica, or Angus answer any of the questions. For example, when Bragwort hogs all the questions and gets them all wrong, that is why they had 0 points at the end of the first day.
The illustrations in this book are very good and it almost feels like you are in the book itself. It feels like you are in a black and white movie or a black and white book.
If you like Harry Potter or Magic Tree House, then y ou will like this book a lot.
I also recommend the other 19 Dragon Slayers' Academy books in the series.
91 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1999
Reviewed by John
All Wiglaf wants is to be brave and to fit in at Dragon Slayers' Academy. But when Wiglaf, Erica, Angus, and Bragwort are at the tournament, Bragwort hogs all the questions. When they get to KNC, they have to sleep in a dungeon. The next day, Bragwort gets all the questions wrong so they call Zelnoc, the wizard. He casts a spell on Bragwort and now he can only say, "Who." Bragwort realized that taking turns is better. If you like fantasy books, then you will like this book. I recommend this book for ages 6 and up.
This clever book contains a powerful lesson about teamwork and taking turns. This book would make people want to use teamwork and taking turns. The part of the text that shows me this is when Bragwort learns to use teamwork and taking turns. In the book, Bragwort hogs all the questions and does not let Wiglaf, Erica, or Angus answer any of the questions. For example, when Bragwort hogs all the questions and gets them all wrong, that is why they had 0 points at the end of the first day.
The illustrations in this book are very good and it almost feels like you are in the book itself. It feels like you are in a black and white movie or a black and white book.
If you like Harry Potter or Magic Tree House, then y ou will like this book a lot.
I also recommend the other 19 Dragon Slayers' Academy books in the series.
Deltora Quest series reviewed by Mason
Deltora Quest series by Emily Rodda
130 pages per book
8 books
Reviewed by Mason
Deltora Quest is an amazing series that a lot of people would enjoy because it has a great story.
Emily Rodda does a great job of mysteries for the characters to solve and at the same time makes it an entertaining series for the reader.
Deltora Quest is one of my favorite series. One of the main reasons is because of the cleverness.
VERY IMPORTANT!! To understand the series, be sure to read it in order.
I'd recommend this great fantasy series for 9 to 13 year olds/4th through 8th grade.
This series contains a strong lesson that shows that anyone can make a change. For example, Leif is from a very poor town called Del.
And if you liked Dragon Slayers' Academy, you'll LOVE Delotra Quest.
Leif starts out an ordinary boy, but when he finds out about a quest (that he takes), he found that he just took the biggest, most important quest ever!
Be sure not to trust anyone in Deltora because Mother Brightly seems really nice, but in the end, leads them into a trap.
Read carefully to try to crack Emily Rodda's "code."
130 pages per book
8 books
Reviewed by Mason
Deltora Quest is an amazing series that a lot of people would enjoy because it has a great story.
Emily Rodda does a great job of mysteries for the characters to solve and at the same time makes it an entertaining series for the reader.
Deltora Quest is one of my favorite series. One of the main reasons is because of the cleverness.
VERY IMPORTANT!! To understand the series, be sure to read it in order.
I'd recommend this great fantasy series for 9 to 13 year olds/4th through 8th grade.
This series contains a strong lesson that shows that anyone can make a change. For example, Leif is from a very poor town called Del.
And if you liked Dragon Slayers' Academy, you'll LOVE Delotra Quest.
Leif starts out an ordinary boy, but when he finds out about a quest (that he takes), he found that he just took the biggest, most important quest ever!
Be sure not to trust anyone in Deltora because Mother Brightly seems really nice, but in the end, leads them into a trap.
Read carefully to try to crack Emily Rodda's "code."
DSA #6: Sir Lancelot, Where Are You? reviewed by Mac
Dragon Slayers' Academy #6: Sir Lancelot, Where Are You? by Kate McMullan
109 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
2003
Reviewed by Mac
Wiglaf is a student at DSA. But he is small for his age and can't stand the sight of blood. But when he has to go off to save Sir Lancelot, he gains confidence in himself.
A line in the book is, "We are off on a quest, thought Wiglaf."
This book can relate to other fantasy books because it has teamwork, adventure, and friendship.
I recommend this book for kids 8 and up. Also, a golden line is, "To the garden."
Wiglaf finds that teamwork is all he needs to become brave.
The lesson is don't judge a book by its cover.
This book would make someone fele brave and confident. For example, Wiglaf goes through the Dark Forest many times.
Some kids will find this book has a lesson about bravery. Readers will come to understand that Wiglaf's brave when he stands up to a witch to save Sir Lancelot.
109 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
2003
Reviewed by Mac
Wiglaf is a student at DSA. But he is small for his age and can't stand the sight of blood. But when he has to go off to save Sir Lancelot, he gains confidence in himself.
A line in the book is, "We are off on a quest, thought Wiglaf."
This book can relate to other fantasy books because it has teamwork, adventure, and friendship.
I recommend this book for kids 8 and up. Also, a golden line is, "To the garden."
Wiglaf finds that teamwork is all he needs to become brave.
The lesson is don't judge a book by its cover.
This book would make someone fele brave and confident. For example, Wiglaf goes through the Dark Forest many times.
Some kids will find this book has a lesson about bravery. Readers will come to understand that Wiglaf's brave when he stands up to a witch to save Sir Lancelot.
DSA #8: Countdown to the Year 1000 reviewed by Thomas
Dragon Slayers' Academy #8: Countdown to the Year 1000 by Kate McMullan
90 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1999
Reviewed by Thomas
All Wiglaf wants is the world not to end because it's the year 999 and the next day it's the year 1000.
But Zach tells Wiglaf that the world is not gonna end because Zach is from the future and he knows that the world is not gonna end. At first, Wiglaf does not believe Zach and neither do the people. But then, Wiglaf, Erica, Angus, and Mordred believe in Zach, and try to convince the people not to give up their gold because the world is not gonna end. Little did Wiglaf know that when y ou trust someone, they can be right.
This adventure filled book contains a lesson that you should trust someone. At the same time, the words are mysterious and the pictures make me feel like I'm there in the story. The issue is trust because when you trust someone, they could be right.
This book is for ages 8-14, for children who enjoy reading about dragons. Another way to know if you'd like this book is if you read other books in the series, you would like this book.
Zach is brave about telling Wiglaf that the world is not gonna end, but Wiglaf shows perserverance about telling the people to not give up their gold.
This book is like the other books in DSA because every book in DSA has a problem. Like in this book, it's ht year 999 and the next day it's the year 1000.
90 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1999
Reviewed by Thomas
All Wiglaf wants is the world not to end because it's the year 999 and the next day it's the year 1000.
But Zach tells Wiglaf that the world is not gonna end because Zach is from the future and he knows that the world is not gonna end. At first, Wiglaf does not believe Zach and neither do the people. But then, Wiglaf, Erica, Angus, and Mordred believe in Zach, and try to convince the people not to give up their gold because the world is not gonna end. Little did Wiglaf know that when y ou trust someone, they can be right.
This adventure filled book contains a lesson that you should trust someone. At the same time, the words are mysterious and the pictures make me feel like I'm there in the story. The issue is trust because when you trust someone, they could be right.
This book is for ages 8-14, for children who enjoy reading about dragons. Another way to know if you'd like this book is if you read other books in the series, you would like this book.
Zach is brave about telling Wiglaf that the world is not gonna end, but Wiglaf shows perserverance about telling the people to not give up their gold.
This book is like the other books in DSA because every book in DSA has a problem. Like in this book, it's ht year 999 and the next day it's the year 1000.
DSA #1: The New Kid at School reviewed by Alex
Dragon Slayers' Academy #1: The New Kid at School by Kate McMullan
91 pages
Reviewed by Alex
"My pig speaks Pig Latin." These words are important because Wiglaf got in DSA because of Daisy. A part of the text that shows this is the middle because that's where I found this evidence.
All Wiglaf wants is to go to a dragon slayer's school. But there are many things Wiglaf needs to face. Like Gorzil the dragon, small home, lots of brothers, and Mordred being cruel. but when Wiglaf first when to DSA, he wasn't brave. But then he figured out there was a different person inside of him. And that person made him brave. For example, he stood up to a dragon named Gorzil.
In think anyone can read this series, like 2nd to 5th graders, because this series is about bravery, friendship, caring, and fitting in. This book is also great if you like series because there are 20 DSA books. This series is a fantasy fiction series.
I think this book's lesson is bravery and the pictures of this book give kids their own imagination. I think Wiglaf's issue is that he is so kind he can't actually slay a dragon, but he can do it a different way.
One issue for Wiglaf is populatirty because Wiglaf isn't popular.
Another issue for Wiglaf is that he is different because all the others are strong and Wiglaf isn't strong.
91 pages
Reviewed by Alex
"My pig speaks Pig Latin." These words are important because Wiglaf got in DSA because of Daisy. A part of the text that shows this is the middle because that's where I found this evidence.
All Wiglaf wants is to go to a dragon slayer's school. But there are many things Wiglaf needs to face. Like Gorzil the dragon, small home, lots of brothers, and Mordred being cruel. but when Wiglaf first when to DSA, he wasn't brave. But then he figured out there was a different person inside of him. And that person made him brave. For example, he stood up to a dragon named Gorzil.
In think anyone can read this series, like 2nd to 5th graders, because this series is about bravery, friendship, caring, and fitting in. This book is also great if you like series because there are 20 DSA books. This series is a fantasy fiction series.
I think this book's lesson is bravery and the pictures of this book give kids their own imagination. I think Wiglaf's issue is that he is so kind he can't actually slay a dragon, but he can do it a different way.
One issue for Wiglaf is populatirty because Wiglaf isn't popular.
Another issue for Wiglaf is that he is different because all the others are strong and Wiglaf isn't strong.
Wonder reviewed by Dylan
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
310 pages
Alfred A. Knopf
2012
Reviewed by Dylan
"Auggie I didn't mean to hurt - " Jack couldn't finish his sentence. Auggie was gone.
All Auggie wants is to be looked at as a normal kid, but he way his face is, he can't. He finds friends, Summer and jack, but one of them turns their back on him. But that changes later and they are friends again.
The readers are touched by this book and everybody liked it including me, my sister, my dad and my 4th grade teacher Mrs. Mills. It would be for kids in middle school and older because of its length and the characters are in middle school.
In Wonder, Auggie (August) is trying to fit in and be accepted in middle school. A part of the text that shows hit is when he sits with Jack and Summer.
310 pages
Alfred A. Knopf
2012
Reviewed by Dylan
"Auggie I didn't mean to hurt - " Jack couldn't finish his sentence. Auggie was gone.
All Auggie wants is to be looked at as a normal kid, but he way his face is, he can't. He finds friends, Summer and jack, but one of them turns their back on him. But that changes later and they are friends again.
The readers are touched by this book and everybody liked it including me, my sister, my dad and my 4th grade teacher Mrs. Mills. It would be for kids in middle school and older because of its length and the characters are in middle school.
In Wonder, Auggie (August) is trying to fit in and be accepted in middle school. A part of the text that shows hit is when he sits with Jack and Summer.
DSA #3: Class Trip to the Cave of Doom reviewed by Andrew
Dragon Slayers' Academy #3: Class Trip to the Cave of Doom by Kate McMullan
107 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1998
Reviewed by Andrew
In this book you find true friendship between three friends who travel to Seetha's cave for Wiglaf to kill Seetha. And now the headmaster of Dragon Slayers' Academy, Mordred, sends all the kids at DSA to find Seetha's gold.
Wiglaf finds his younger brother Dudwin on a thrilling adventure to the Cave of Doom with help from Erica and Angus, his two friends.
I think a golden line in this book is when Dudwin, Wiglaf's little brother, said "I'll tell them how you saved my life in the Cave of Dom."
A message in this book is teamwork because Wiglaf, Dudwin, Angus, and Erica found the Cave of Doom all by themselves.
My opinion on this book is that it is good. I like it a lot and I'm going to read the series.
I think this book is for ages 8-12 and it is a fiction book.
107 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
1998
Reviewed by Andrew
In this book you find true friendship between three friends who travel to Seetha's cave for Wiglaf to kill Seetha. And now the headmaster of Dragon Slayers' Academy, Mordred, sends all the kids at DSA to find Seetha's gold.
Wiglaf finds his younger brother Dudwin on a thrilling adventure to the Cave of Doom with help from Erica and Angus, his two friends.
I think a golden line in this book is when Dudwin, Wiglaf's little brother, said "I'll tell them how you saved my life in the Cave of Dom."
A message in this book is teamwork because Wiglaf, Dudwin, Angus, and Erica found the Cave of Doom all by themselves.
My opinion on this book is that it is good. I like it a lot and I'm going to read the series.
I think this book is for ages 8-12 and it is a fiction book.
Deltora's Quest reviewed by Ellie
Deltora's Quest series by Emily Rodda
130 pages (on average)
Scholsatic
2000
Reviewed by Ellie
Emily Rodda has done it again, after writing Deltora's Quest, nothing can beat it.
It is great fantasy. It's a great series you will be so excited to read. For example, I sat around reading for five hours. It is great fun. It will blow you away. For example, the characters, some will be sweet, some will be mean. Leif, Barda, and Jasmine set off on a long journey far from Deltora where they will fight for freedom to go all over to get the gems.
The message is just never give up and just keep going. I would recommend this to 9 and up because younger readers may have trouble. It's also for readers who don't get disgusted easily because sometimes it will get a little disgusting, but fine. Also be sure to check out Delotra Shadowlands.
130 pages (on average)
Scholsatic
2000
Reviewed by Ellie
Emily Rodda has done it again, after writing Deltora's Quest, nothing can beat it.
It is great fantasy. It's a great series you will be so excited to read. For example, I sat around reading for five hours. It is great fun. It will blow you away. For example, the characters, some will be sweet, some will be mean. Leif, Barda, and Jasmine set off on a long journey far from Deltora where they will fight for freedom to go all over to get the gems.
The message is just never give up and just keep going. I would recommend this to 9 and up because younger readers may have trouble. It's also for readers who don't get disgusted easily because sometimes it will get a little disgusting, but fine. Also be sure to check out Delotra Shadowlands.
DSA #17: Hail! Hail! Camp Dragononka! reviewed by Gaven
Dragon Slayers' Academy #17: Hail! Hail! Camp Dragononka! by Kate McMullan
203 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
2006
Reviewed by Gaven
Trust and teamwork stream through the book as you read more of the book. Those two words are important in the story. For example, Dudwin and his friends helped put out marshmallows for the ghost dragons.
DSA series is also a thing to read if you like this book, because this book is int hat series, and the books Kate McMullan makes are related to this story. One of the other books in the series is DSA#14: Pig Latin: Not Just for Pigs! A part of the text that shows this is on the back of the DSA book.
If you liked this book, you should read DSA#16: World's Oldest Living Dragon. Thank you for reading this review.
203 pages
Grosset and Dunlap
2006
Reviewed by Gaven
Trust and teamwork stream through the book as you read more of the book. Those two words are important in the story. For example, Dudwin and his friends helped put out marshmallows for the ghost dragons.
DSA series is also a thing to read if you like this book, because this book is int hat series, and the books Kate McMullan makes are related to this story. One of the other books in the series is DSA#14: Pig Latin: Not Just for Pigs! A part of the text that shows this is on the back of the DSA book.
If you liked this book, you should read DSA#16: World's Oldest Living Dragon. Thank you for reading this review.
DSA #9: 97 Ways to Train Your Dragon reviewed by Joseph
Dragon Slayers' Academy #9: 97 Ways to Train Your Dragon by Kate McMullan
110 pages
Reviewed by Joseph
"We could raise a little pippling," said Wiglaf. "You've lost your mind!" said Angus.
This clever book contains a powerful lesson about friendship and how to take are of a friend who can't take care of himself. This book contains a lot of illustrations that can show how the character is feeling on the inside and out. All Wiglaf and Angus want is to save their baby dragon from anyone seeing him. But inspectors come to see if the school is able to stay open. At first Wiglaf and Angus try to keep him in the hen house with daisy watching over him all the time. But then he gets too big for the hen house and moves into where no one goes. Will they be able to keep their secret safe? Little did Wiglaf and Angus know that keeping a secret is really, really hard.
This book is fantasy fiction.
I would recommend this book to ages 8-11. I like it because it's funny and it takes you on an adventure. One of the issues that Wiglaf and Angus have is trying to keep him away from other students and teachers. Another is finding him a home to live in. Finally, they need him to stay quiet so that nobody will hear him. I really like this book because Wiglaf, Angus, and Erica always deflect the danger by working together and this book makes you think you're actually in that time. Kate McMullan made 20 books of Dragon Slayers' Academy.
110 pages
Reviewed by Joseph
"We could raise a little pippling," said Wiglaf. "You've lost your mind!" said Angus.
This clever book contains a powerful lesson about friendship and how to take are of a friend who can't take care of himself. This book contains a lot of illustrations that can show how the character is feeling on the inside and out. All Wiglaf and Angus want is to save their baby dragon from anyone seeing him. But inspectors come to see if the school is able to stay open. At first Wiglaf and Angus try to keep him in the hen house with daisy watching over him all the time. But then he gets too big for the hen house and moves into where no one goes. Will they be able to keep their secret safe? Little did Wiglaf and Angus know that keeping a secret is really, really hard.
This book is fantasy fiction.
I would recommend this book to ages 8-11. I like it because it's funny and it takes you on an adventure. One of the issues that Wiglaf and Angus have is trying to keep him away from other students and teachers. Another is finding him a home to live in. Finally, they need him to stay quiet so that nobody will hear him. I really like this book because Wiglaf, Angus, and Erica always deflect the danger by working together and this book makes you think you're actually in that time. Kate McMullan made 20 books of Dragon Slayers' Academy.
Goosebumps #17: You Can't Scare Me! reviewed by Rodrigo
Goosebumps #17: You Can't Scare Me! by R.L. Stine
163 pages
Scholastic Paperback
2011
Reviewed by Rodrigo
"It's just a garden snake."
Goosebumps You Can't Scare Me is a fantasy about monsters and action. The main character, Eddie, is trying to scare Courtney, a girl classmate, for humiliating him in front of his whole class. This book relates to other chapter books by its rare paragraphs and often chapters.
A lesson this book teaches is just because you get scared doesn't mean you should scare them back. For example, when Eddie used the fake snake when it popped out of the bag, that will give you excitement. But when the end of the book comes, you will read mystery and excitement. When readers read this book, they will be excited with Eddie.
Another part of the text that shows Eddie trying to scare Courtney is when he sent Butter Cup to attack Courtney. One other way is when he tried dropping the tarantula on her head.
I think readers 8 years and older would like it.
163 pages
Scholastic Paperback
2011
Reviewed by Rodrigo
"It's just a garden snake."
Goosebumps You Can't Scare Me is a fantasy about monsters and action. The main character, Eddie, is trying to scare Courtney, a girl classmate, for humiliating him in front of his whole class. This book relates to other chapter books by its rare paragraphs and often chapters.
A lesson this book teaches is just because you get scared doesn't mean you should scare them back. For example, when Eddie used the fake snake when it popped out of the bag, that will give you excitement. But when the end of the book comes, you will read mystery and excitement. When readers read this book, they will be excited with Eddie.
Another part of the text that shows Eddie trying to scare Courtney is when he sent Butter Cup to attack Courtney. One other way is when he tried dropping the tarantula on her head.
I think readers 8 years and older would like it.
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