Rapunzel and the Werewolf Scary Tales Retold series by Wiley Blevins Fairytale Retelling Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I liked this book because it was like an older-kid version of Rapunzel. It’s about an evil person who steals Rapunzel, and her Prince comes and saves her but in the night the Prince turned into a werewolf and chased Rapunzel up the tower every day for 5 days. He would guard her … Read more
Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a girl who escapes a historical reserve to get help for kids who are dying of disease. She meets many dangers along the way including almost getting kidnapped and almost getting killed by a con-artist.
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book talked about a girl named Melody. Her body is unable to move. She has a smart mind, however, she can’t speak her mind. I gave this book 5 stars because it was inspiring and the book talked about tons of important things. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Not everything is what … Read more
Bubble by Stewart Foster Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “Bubble” was an amazing book! It is about a boy who hasn’t left his hospital room since he was a baby. He had a lot of doctors, but most would come and go. Except for Joe had one doctor who would stay, whose name is Greg. Joe liked having Greg as a doctor. Same with Beth, Joe’s sister. Joe’s parents … Read more
A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I loved this book because it shows that there can be hope in hard times. Lily’s blind dog, Lucky, runs away from her. Lucky is topped by a girl who is a migrant worker in the blueberry barrens, named Salma Santiago. Migrant families travel to Maine to pick berries. Lily and Salma become fast friends by painting … Read more
The Fugitive Theodore Boone #5 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Criminal Pete Duffy was spotted by Theo when he and his class go to Washington DC. Theo has to help capture Mr. Duffy and bring him to justice. I liked this book because it was exciting and it was a really good book.
Rump: The Fairly True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Rump doesn’t know his whole name, but he can spin straw into gold. Because of this power, he gets into a lot of trouble and many messes. I like this book because it is exciting and fun. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It is about a boy named Rump, but that … Read more
The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Annie was eight years old when the Germans invaded Holland. She had to be separated from her family and go into hiding because she was Jewish. For two years she hid with her sister Sini in an upstairs room and had to avoid searches by hiding in a little room inside a closet. When Holland was finally liberated, it … Read more
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I really liked this book because it shows that you can do really anything, but sometimes you need help from the right person. Ally has a hard time reading. She usually tricks her teachers and gets out of writing or reading. Ally chooses not to do her homework and gets sent down to the principal’s office … Read more
What the Dog Said by Randi Reisfeld Fantasy Realistic Fiction Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “What the Dog Said” is an edge of your seat and heartwarming story. Middle school student Grace Abernathy is speechless when her police officer father is killed. Before shew as an A-student, but after her dad died she started failing, losing weight, and not interacting with her friends and family. Her sister, Regan, after a … Read more