Twice Upon a Time #3: Beauty and the Beast, the Only One Who Didn't Run Away reviewed by Sophie

Twice Upon A Time Beauty and the Beast The Only One Who Didn’t Run Away by Wendy Mass

282 pages

Scholastic Press

2012

Reviewed by Sophie

Yes,he frightened Papa and basically kidnapped me, but something truly terrible  has befallen him.

All Prince Riley (the son of a king and queen of one of the seven kingdoms)wants is a normal life with his royal family, but a witch casts a spell on him and turns him into a beast!!!

All Beauty wants is to support her family, but a beast captures her in his perfect plan!!!

This wonderful book contains powerful lessons about love and tight budget constraints.family is a big word here.Some people don’t understand the scene when Beauty’s house burns down, leaving her family with nothing but each other(and a few dresses that Beauty’s sister

Clarissa grabbed).Someone who can’t afford anything?Some people are like that.

At a time where only love matters,Beauty and the Beast comes out a winner for a story that you can relate to many others. Bridge to Terabithia, The Tiger Rising, or 11 Birthdays all show this. I highly recommend this book to all ages because truly, anybody can enjoy this touching book.

Among the Hidden reviewed by Braiden

Among The Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Reviewed by Braiden

Among The Hidden

153 pages

Margaret Peterson Haddix

1998

    There are lots of characters in this book but the main characters are Luke and Jen.  They both have different character traits.  Luke’s are brave, kind, nervous, scared, and surprised. These traits will change throughout the book. Jen’s are brave, kind,sacrificial, tricky, and smart. These change throughout the book too. You will found out more about the characters in the book.

    In this book you get to know the life of a third child in this made up world.  Next you find out how Luke sees a third child in his neighbor's window (His neighbor is really rich- baron). Lastly, weeks later look goes over and meets the girl that he saw she was planning something really big to save third children.  In this amazing book you should think the theme is: always follow your heart.

    In this great book if you dig deep down into your thinking you will probably get never give up as your theme.  But really I think it is always follow your heart.  I believe this because Luke and Jen did what they wanted to do.

I recommend this book to people who like suspense, surprises, and heart-felt books.  Also, you will not understand it unless you are eight years old.

In conclusion Margaret Peterson Haddix is a fantastic writer. She has won lots of awards. Lastly she has sold this book 2.5 million times. I really think people should read not only this book but the whole series. (The series has lots of themes)

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.

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.