Bone #7 reviewed by Sal

Bone: Ghost Circles by Jeff Smith

Reviewed by Sal

“The only thing that could cause this much damage is a ghost circle.”

In Bone: Ghost Circles, The Bones Gran’ma Ben, Thorn, and their loyal rat creature cub venture on a journey through the mysterious ghost circles to the city of Athiea. Problem is, there’s a catch. If you step into a ghost circle, you’ll cease to exist.

This hilarious book contains a powerful lesson about journeying to the city of Athiea while trying to control Phoney Bone’s recklessly dangerous agenda on gold. I can assure you, this hilarious book will not disappoint.

At a time when you’re going somewhere, Ghost Circles taught me that the journey really is better than the destination. I highly recommend it for everyone age 7-13.

Ivy and Bean Make the Rules reviewed by Christina M.

Ivy and Bean Make The Rules by Annie Barrows

reviewed by Christina M.

Ivy and Bean is a great book it’s funny, happy, and most of all it’s crazy and can relate to you and your best friend.

Ivy and Bean is a funny book because it says in the text that

Bean was hitting the trees in Monkey Park  because she was wearing a wolf

mask and that Ivy was wearing a santa mask for disguys.It made me luaght so hard.

Ivy and Bean is a happy book because they always have crazy ideas .And when it actually

happens they get all happy.

Ivy and Bean is a crazy book because they  always CRAZY ideas .like lets go and make the attic

our hang out or lets make our own camp.That is crazy and sometimes it actually happens.

Ivy and bean can relate to you and your best friends li8fe because sometimes you can have happy moments,crazy moments,and funny moments.

Ivy and Bean is a great book I recommend this book to pre teens, and children .I love this book

it is a great book you should really read it so

have fun reading.

Maniac Magee reviewed by Quinn

Maniac Magee byJerry Spinnelli

reviewed by Quinn

My parents passed away know i live with my aunt and uncle.They hate each other.

But they are strict catholics so they live with each other but don’t share anything.

Theres always two of everything in my house two tvs,two beds,and two closets.

His aunt an uncle never shared anything.I think maniac magee was getting bored of never getting two do things with both of them.For example if he goes two a diner he only goes with one of them.(or if he goes to a movie he only goes with one).I think he gets frustrated because he runs away (that was wrong) but if he had not done that he would have been lonely all his life.

Readers will cling to maniac magee,(it’s a very interesting story).It shows maniac magee what it’s like to have a mother,father,and brother and sisters.He learns the surprise of kids of different color if you simply play with them they think you're dangers because your a different color .Or a girl who can’t leave her books at home because her dog ,sister,and brother will destroy them.

The author  Jerry Spinnelli  does a great job of making it like a story but also a biography  and appropriate for all ages.

both children and adults will love this newbery honor book It celebrates Happiness loss friendship and new beginnings. Maniacs fans all over the world love this.I recommend ages 9 and up.

Jake Drake Bully Buster reviewed by Megan

Jake Drake Bully Buster by: Andrew Clements

75 pages

2001 reviewed by Megan

“He wanted to be in the m.v.p on the bully all-star team”

Jake Drake Bully Buster is about Jake getting bullied by link. Jake does not like when link is bullying him.

But Jake does not stand up to link. But in the end everything turns out good!

Jake Drake Bully Buster teaches us not to bull other kids. Some kids know about bullying, and some kids don’t. It’s important to know about bullying because it might happen to you.

Jake drake bully busters tell an interesting about bully’s becoming friends. This is important for bullies because they can overcome their differences.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing reviewed by James

Bone:

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume

Reviewed by James

128 Pages

Puffin

1972

A nine year old, Peter Hatcher lives in New York City in a apartment with a mother, father, a brother, and a pet turtle.  Peter’s brother is very young and causes a lot of trouble.     Peter wants to be a normal family but he can’t with his crazy brother.  Peter is the kind of person who is very polite for example, he got a picture dictionary for three year olds and already had the book.  Peter still thanked Mr. and Mrs.Yarby that shows Peter is very commendable.

Peter won Dribble his pet turtle at his friends birthday party because he guessed how many jelly beans were in a jar.  Fudge is obsessed with Dribble but Peter doesn’t let him touch him.  Fudge never gets in trouble for what he does and a lot of the time he gets lucky, for example, he is on a Toddle-Bike commercial

A Lesson in this story is that always listen because if you don’t always listen things could go wrong.  For example, Fudge always gets into trouble because he doesn’t listen.

Along with humor and a realistic story this book will amuse in elementary school.  This is definitely Judy Blume’s best book

Bridge to Terabithia reviewed by Caroline

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

reviewed by Caroline

“They found the Burke girl down in the creek.” With these words:Jess:a hard working and loyal friend,meets a girl named Leslie:a rich,loyal and athletic friend,and they become united as friends witch  to find a magical place(a place where they go everyday and it seems a little like home.)and danger with it beyond their minds.

Jess and a new girl Leslie become friends and swing their lives out by finding a secret place until a sudden and surprising thing happens that hits Jess in a way that he will remember for the rest of his life.

Readers will feel like they are on the handlebars going along for the ride of an adventure for Jess and Leslie with the secret place on their side.Throughout the book, Jess experiences that love,places,and friends can turn out terrifying.this surprising and winning book hosts an unforgettable cast of characters including May Belle.

The author,Katherine Paterson does an excellent job of describing the characters.Also,very rich describing words.

Both children and adults will be drawn to this book that has bravery,freedom,fitting in,kindness and many other concepts.Jess’s adventure will hook you onto the bok fastly and well.

The Kingdom of Fantasy reviewed by Christina U.

The Kingdom of Fantasy by: Geronimo  Stilton

Reviewed by Christina U.

31 pages

Scolatasic

2003

“Dear rodent  friends ,Do you know me? I run a newspaper called The Rodents Gazette. It’s the most popular paper on Mouse Island. But  I’m  not here to squeak about the paper. I want to tell you a story that will make your fur stand on end! It started like this exactly like this. Geronimo Stilton.”

The order of the fairy queen

Geronimo Stilton: He runs the rodents gazette, the most famous newspaper on Mouse Island. Hes a brainy mouse who likes to write about his fabulous adventures. No he’s on a journey through the Kingdom of fantasy.

Scribblehopper: This is Geronimo’s official guide through the Kingdom of fantasy. A chatter-box who calls himself a literary croy, he dreams of writing a best selling book.

A mouse named Geronimo Stilton (a scaredy cat)was in his attic when he saw a music box. The music box was actually a portal to the Kingdom of fantasy. Scribblehopper (a frog who is a big chatterbox) was the guide through the Kingdom of fantasy.

Scribblehopper thought Geronimo was a knight. “I’m not a knight!” Geronimo kept saying. Scribblehopper ignored him.

A lesson in this book is that you should never be afraid to try something new.

Readers will really enjoy the mixer of adventure and humor. I highly recommend this book for people who love adventure and humor.

Number the Stars reviewed by Gordon

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Reviewed by Gordon


Number the Stars is a wonderful experience and a book that teaches you about the Holocaust. The Holocaust is when the Nazis tried to kill all of the Jewish people led by the leader, Hitler. The book is not all about that. It’s mainly about a girl, Annemarie, and her friend, Ellen. The main problem is that Ellen is Jewish, and the German solders are looking for her. It’s up to Annemarie and her family to save her.


I recommend this book for ages 9-13 because some kids don’t even know who the Nazis are. It’s pretty hard to understand it too. If you are somebody who wants to learn about it, then read it. Some people might think the concentration camps were some good place when they were where Jewish people went to die. You would understand the relationship between the two girls. They looked after one another, they always stayed to together, they were best friends. Annemarie is going to save her best friend so that she doesn’t get killed.


You can get this book in any bookstore, Barnes and Noble, etc. If you like historical fiction then get the book.

DSA #14: Pig Latin - Not Just for Pigs! reviwed by Elizabeth

Dragon Slayers' Academy #14: Pig Latin - Not Just for Pigs! by Kate McMullan
Reviewed by Elizabeth

"Ello-hay aisy-day." DSA #14: Pig Latin - Not Just for Pigs! is a very trustworthy book. Wiglaf goes with Daisy to Erica von Royale's beautiful house. Although, sadly, Erica's father is sick. He came down with the chicken pox. Can a "doctor" help the king? Read DSA #14 to find out.

Dragon slayer in training, Wiglaf is often described as an animal lover, hates the sight of blood, and likes his family. A little bit. He thinks of himself like those three things while other people describe him as funny, hero, and a true friend.

Kate McMullan is the author and made not just the #14 book creative, she made them all special. From #1 to #19 it's a fun, crazy, and adventurous series.

DSA #14 is a very good book. Almost better than all the other ones. Daisy is steaming hot to what happens in this book. Zelnoc, is Wiglaf's wizard he meets along the way. But he might not be "perfect" at spells all the time.

DSA #1: The New Kid at School reviewed by JP

Dragon Slayers' Academy

New Kid at School

By Kate McMullan

91 pages

Grosset and Dunlap

1997

Reviewed by JP

Dragon Slayer Wiglaf of Pinwick is often described, friendly, nice, trustworthy, and intelligent. Wiglaf feels once he is home in pinwick awful because he always has to do work like cabbage picking, and washing the dishes. Wiglaf also has the most unlikely ways to kill stuff to achieve in getting gold for DSA!

So Wiglaf isn’t such a good person with swords and bloody messes. Because it grosses him out and his stomach flips … but until he finds out a different way to slay a dragon?

A dragon weakness. Which is something that doesn’t involve bloody messes and Wiglaf also has friends Angus, and Eric? Angus always loves to eat, and Eric is a person that calls out lots of answers, and Daisy wiglafs pig that has a special thing that no other pig has? But all of them are a team that helps DSA!

Readers notice the theme of DSA is … its ok to be different kind of dragon slayer. When wiglaf comes to DSA he is trying to face his fears of dragons will he fight one?

I highly recommend ages 8 to 11 for kids who like predictions and fantasy powers and journeys.

This is an idea of power, courage, hope, friendship, perseverance, and differences. Wiglaf didn’t realize how good of a dragon slayer he was.