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.

Double Fudge reviewed by Maisy

Double Fudge by Judy Blume

213 pages

Puffin Books               

2002

Reviewed by Maisy

    One of the issues in Double Fudge is embarrassment because when the “Natural Beauties” (Fauna and Flora, Peter’s cousins. That take turns talking for their younger brother Mini) sing in front of Peter’s school.  He feels “sick” and has to go to the nurse.  Another issue in Double Fudge is conflict.  I think this because when Fudge (Peter’s younger brother that is naughty and funny) finds out that someone else in his family has the same name as him.So he starts to fight with him.So he starts to fight with him.  Another issue in Double Fudge is honesty because when Mini(Fauna and Flora’s younger brother that is naughty and has the same personality as Fudge when he was little) “accidentally” lets Uncle Feather (Fudge’s mina bird that likes to speak French and likes to say bad words like:  “Bonjour stupid!”) out of his cage he admits that he did it.

    A summary of Double Fudge is in the the beginning Fudge discovered money by asking Peter (Fudge’s older brother that is intelligent and a great friend) how much New York City is.  And in the middle the Hatcher’s find their long lost cousins in D.C.  With a kid that has the exact same name as Fudge!  And close to the end Fudge, Mini, and Mrs.Osterman (a really nice woman and friendly to everyone) got stuck in the elevator on Halloween!

Double Fudge is a brilliant story that I recommend for all children around the world.  I especially recommend this story for all elementary school and middle school age children.

Jake Drake Bully Buster reviewed by Lily

Jake Drake Bully Buster by Andrew Clements

reviewed by Lily

Jake Drake Bully Buster is a book about jake drake(the main character) always having bullies.

Fourth grader Jake Drake had bullies all his life, he had nose boy( when he was in kindergarten), he had Kenny Russell (when he was in miss lulu’s day care class), he had Antonio,then Jake Drake comes across this one bully Link (he was meaner than the rest).

Link would tug on his ear and call him fake instead of jake. Than Jake got so mad at Link that he began to bully (his little sister) Abby. Meanwhile, Link’s little sister (Linda) was bullying (Abby had gave Jake some advice for Jake it was good advice but it did not work).

At times where kids are getting bullied there is Jake Drake Bully Buster, a wonderful book that I highly recommend for 1st and 2nd graders. Jake Drake Bully Buster tells a story of conflict this is important because if you have a conflict you could listen to Jake Drake's rules and if you like this book there is a whole series.

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.

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring reviewed by Jack S.

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

Reviewed by Jack S.

Published 1954

          Frodo Baggins had an ordinary life until he had to destroy the ring (the one ring to rule them all).He brought Sam,Merry,and Pippin along.At the Inn of The Prancing Pony they meet Strider(Arargorn)and the Nazgul ambush them; so they go to Weathertop but the Nazgul ambush them there.After Arwen rides Frodo to Rivendell.After he gets healed by Elrond.He goes to the Council of Elrond.He meets Legolas,Gimli,Boromoir,and Gandalf(for not the first time).After they set out from Rivendell.They go to the Mines of Moria(which is in a mountain).Where they get ambushed by goblins but the Barlog (who is pure evil)scares the goblins away.On the bride of Khazum Dum Gandalf says’’You Shall Not Pass’’ and breaks the bride with him on it.This makes me think that Gandalf will risk his life for Frodo and the company to continue their quest.They take refuge in Lothlorien(which is an elven woods ruled by Galdreail).Frodo gets the Phial of Galdreail(a light when all is dark).After a day on boats they get ambushed by Urk-Hai at Amon Hen.

         Children 11 and up will love this book because it has action,adventure,and suspense because if Sauron gets the ring then darkness will blind Middle Earth.So it’s Frodo’s job to destroy the ring.

          Middle Earth is split up into many different lands like Mordor,The Shire,Gondor,Rohan,The Misty Mountains,Isengard,The Brown Lands,Moria,Fangorn,Mirkwood,Rivendell,Lothlorien,and Arabor (a dwarven kingdom).

           J.R.R Tolkien has written around 40 books including The Fellowship of the Ring,The Two Towers,The Return of the King,The Hobbit,The Adventures of Tom Bombadil,The Silmarillion,Unfinished Tales,and Morgoth's Ring.

            The Lord Of The Rings series is split up into 3 books The Fellowship of the Ring,The Two Towers,and The Return The King.In urder to understand the book(series) you should probaly read The Hobbit first.I hope you enjoy the book.       

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.

Wereworld 6 reviewed by Jack M.

Wereworld 6 by Curtis Jobling

Reviewed by Jack M.

“ People should be free from werelords.” Drew said , to Manfred and Vega.This shows that Drew cares about freedom.

Drew is on his way to Bana Gap to save his friends,after that he gets the white fist of Icegarden welded onto his missing hand, then he goes to war !

A big problem in this book is that Drew does not want bloodshed but is fighting a war.

I highly recommend this book for ages 10 and up.

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)

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.

Pippi in the South Seas reviewed by Ellie

Pippi In The South Seas by Astrid Lindgren

Reviewed by  Ellie

    

If you like crazy,funny,and adventurous people you will probably like this book.(Pippi In The South Seas).Like i said Pippi Longstocking is crazy,funny,and adventurous. Pipi has a lot of fun with her friends,Tommy and Annika.   

Pippi longstocking also has another friend Mrs.settergren.Pippi Longstocking tries to be Mrs.Settergreens friend but Mrs.Settergren thinks Pippi longstocking is to crazy.”Pippi Longstocking is to crazy!”Mrs.Settergren thought to herself.   

I highly recommend “Pippi In The South Seas!”                               

At this time Pippi did not follow rules but now kids have A LOT of rules!

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing reviewed by Patrick

Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume.

Reviewed By Patrick

‘’Oh’’! Peter why didn’t you tell me you had a hole in your sock ‘’I  didn’t  know I had a hole in my sock.

Tales of The Fourth Grade Nothing is about a 8 year old boy (Peter Hatcher) who thinks  his life is falling apart because his younger brother(Fudge) is making his life miserable by getting lost in the movies to having a temper tantrum in the shoe store Peter always half to watch on him.

In Tales of The Fourth Grade Nothing the message in this is you should always be nice to your brothers and sisters,don’t invade people’s properties,and give people some space for a while.

I recommend Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing to kids and adults 8 and older.Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing is a winner for a humorous story.

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

Double Fudge reviewed by Maddie

Double Fudge by Judy Blume

213 pages

Puffin Book                                   

2002

Reviewed by Maddie

   

Double Fudge is trying to teach kids to always be themselves because it can be annoying to the person you’re trying to copy! What I’m trying to say is that you can be doing things you don’t want to be doing just because other people are doing it which isn’t a good thing because being yourself is Fudges #1 RULE, it also shows people your not afraid to show people your different!

My favorite part of Double Fudge is when Fudge acts like he is the SMARTEST kid on the planet!!! When he is but he is but he is only five “5” years old Fudge knows how to count up to 100 and he knows how to say the alphabet! Fudge is also super FUNNY! Plus Fudge can remind readers of FUNNY/ CRAZY/ ANNOYING… siblings!!!

Fudge is a special kind of character because he likes to be himself which is the kind of characters that i LOVE because i like when characters are different! Fudge does his own thing until….

His COUSIN mini Fudge comes in and copies EVERYTHING Fudge does! Fudge is starting to get annoyed because of mini Fudge which is Fudges real name too, Fudge's real name is Farley Drexel Hatcher which also is mini Fudges!!!! Fudge is now trying to figure out why but the word isn't spilling so now he finds out not everything isn't the same mini fudge lives in Washington D.C and fudge lives in New York City so that's not the same at least not now!!!

I recommend this book to all readers because it is hilarious!! I also like it because it has a lot of family, friend, drama.

I think every reader would enjoy this book because I know a lot of people who really liked the book Double Fudge. When you start to read Double Fudge you will begin to LAUGH so hard, I hope you enjoy Double Fudge!!!

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.

The Last Olympian reviewed by Lindsay

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Lindsay

Percy in his dangerous life of turning 16, what will happen? Will he be the Last Olympian or will he not?

In this book, it has lots of issues, ideas, and concepts like courage, betrayal, and loss. A lot of courage comes out when Annabeth leaves her family and joins Luke and Thalia. This makes me think Annabeth does not care about her family, and how they think of her. This makes me realize that Annabeth is not watching out for other people besides herself.

In the book it shows betrayal when Luke goes on the bad side. This makes me wonder, why would Luke do that? Throughout the series it tells the reader in the book how Luke is so mysterious, and wants to go up against Percy, Chiron, Annabeth, and Camp Half-Blood.

Rick Riordan, the author of this book, really brings out the excitement and lots of questions in the book that just makes you want to read more. Rick inspires lots of writers and children throughout the whole world. Most of his fantastic fantasy books are the best-selling series!

I think the message is trust your instincts, and believe in yourself, don't bring yourself down, no matter what.

The Last Olympian reviewed by Anna

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Anna

"I am here because when all else fails, when all the other mighty gods have gone off to war, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the Last Olympian."

This sentence is most definitely one of my favorite parts! I mean Hestia does a great job talking "first person" to Percy. Alright, The Last Olympian is totally my favorite book! The way everything is said amazes me! Rick Riordan is the perfect person for character details and setting details.

Rick Riordan describes so many things. He describes Beckendorf as "...he was huge, with ripped muscles from working on the forges every summer, two years older than me, and one of the camp's best armor smiths." He makes it easier to picture things in my mind, I instantly knew what Beckendorf looked like!

I believe this book could be for 8 and up. They can handle it, especially with Rick Riordan's detials.

So the next book you read should be The Last Olympian!

Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers (#3) reviewed by Jordan

Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers (book #3) by Megan McDonald
Reviewed by Jordan

If you want to read a fun, funny, and "stinky" book, then read Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers. My opinion is that there's a lot of stinky stuff and betting, like when Stink and Sophie make a bet about who has the stinkiest shoes.

The Last Olympian reviewed by Gabrielle

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Gabrielle

The power, sorrow, and scariness of war is shown in The Last Olympian.

Once again, Rick Riordan brings out emotion and humor. In The Last Olympian, 15 year old Percy goes on a mission, a war, to save the world by protecting the Empire State Building.

This story shows friendship, love, betrayal, identity, and hope and in between making the readers feel the same. A part that shows that is when Percy is fighting Kronos himself.

The text is powerful and full of courage and braveness as Kronos strikes again causing a terrible war that will all, hopefully, go to Tartarus.

Readers will relate with all the characters feeling important and feel like a true half-blood. (I recommend this for 8 and up.)

DSA #11: Danger! Wizard at Work! reviewed by Gordon

Dragon Slayers' Academy #11: Danger! Wizard at Work! by Kate McMullan
Reviewed by Gordon

The suspense, the action, and the drama is showing that Wiglaf is a risk taker, but he does it on accident. For example, Wiglaf kills Gorzil and his mother Seetha. But when they call Zelnoc, Wiglaf wants to go to get jiffy gold but he ends up being turned into a dragon! The end of the book is the really calm part when all the characters are calm except Mordred.

Wiglaf is a scaredy cat but brave. For example, when he was foun dout by the DSA (Dragon Slackers Academy) they had the guts to call Zelnoc and Zelnoc shrank them! Then Zelnoc turned them into humans again and got caught by the head mistress! Sissy (the dragon that helps them) is brave and generous, brave because she is disobeying the teacher but generous because she's helping Wiglaf get the jiffy gold.

Wiglaf's adventures send a message to never underestimate the little guy. I think this because Zelnoc is the little guy in the wizard state but ends up saving Zizmor (the head of the wizard world, and the best) from his baby spell and saving Wiglaf from Seetha's 3,632 children from killing them. So if you liked this review then read this book!

DSA #11: Danger! Wizard at Work! reviewed by Lucas

Dragon Slayers' Academy #11: Danger! Wizard at Work! by Kate McMullan
Reviewed by Lucas

DSA is a very good series. DSA stands for Dragon Slayers' Academy. Erica, Angus, and Wiglaf have to go on a special mission for Mordred their headmaster. They might encounter some problems along the way. They end up at another DSA but will it stand for the same thing as their school...?

Mordred is a very bossy person. He is obsessed with gold and would do anything to get it.

Zelnoc is a wizard whose spells always seem to go wrong. Will this one go wrong too or just not the spell that they wanted? Zelnoc helps them but also messes up in the DSA books.

Wiglaf of Pinwick is a new student at DSA. He already slayed two dragons by accident. Will he have to slay anymore? Wiglaf can't stand the sight of blood. That is why he had to kill the dragons by accident. Wiglaf can't even kill a fake dragon in slaying class.

Angus is one of Wiglaf's best friends. He is also the nephew of Mordred. He doesn't get special treatment though. He actually has to do more things. Angus's mom is always sending him goody bags with good food so he doesn't always have to eat the eel that Frypot makes.

Erica who is secretly Eric is also one of Wiglaf's best friends. She is secretly Princess Erica but DSA is an all boys school so she disguises herself as a boy. No one knows she is a girl except for Wiglaf and Angus.

If you like this book you can read all of the DSA books from 1 to 19. There are 19 books in the DSA series. You could and should read all of them. They are really good books.