The Grumpus Grumpy Cat and Pokey #1 by Ben McCool Funny Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Ahhh!!! Grumpy cat (and Pokey!) have their 1st graphic novel!!! In their 1st graphic novel, Grumpy cat (and Pokey!) have 9 funny, cute, and, of course…grumpy tales. Pokey is an adventurous black and white cat. Grumpy cat is…GRUMPY. Grumpy always shares her grumpy wisdom and makes things terrible (but in her own good way). … Read more
What Is the Story of Hello Kitty? by Kirsten Anderson Non-fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book has told the story of Hello Kitty from 1974 when Hello Kitty was first designed by Sanrio (3-River) and her first appearance on a coin purse. It told her story from when her family was introduced, she became the children’s ambassador for UNICEF, her movie, Hello Kitty theme parks, TV shows, Hello Kitty being … Read more
School Days According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After a wonderful summer at Camp Happy Hollow, Humphrey is ready to go back to school and see his friends again. On the first day of school, however, Humphrey does not see his friends from last year. He sees totally different people! Now he has to get used to these new students and their personalities. … Read more
Winter According to Humphrey by Betty B. Birney Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) As the snow starts falling and it gets cold outside, Room 26 is busy getting ready for the Winter Wonderland Program at school. As the girls sing a snowflake song, they dress up as snowflakes and twirl around the stage. As Daniel plays Jingle Bells, the boys prance around dressed like horses. But when Daniel sneaks … Read more
In a Class by Himself Big Nate #1 by Lincoln Peirce Funny Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Big Nate always draws me in whenever I pick up the book or one of the books. I particularly like this one the best because it tells how everything began and how Nate and Teddy became friends. I also find it funny that all of the bad stuff that happens all … Read more
The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12 by Jeff Kinney Adventure Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I have always liked Jeff Kinney’s books – especially “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” This book is probably the best of them all. I could never imagine that a vacation like that could go so horribly wrong. I liked this book because it’s funny and it’s very entertaining.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Kyle is a winner in an essay contest. He gets to take part in a competition. He has to put together clues to help him and his team be the first ones to escape from the library. I liked this book because it was fun and exciting.
Red: The Fairly True Story of Little Red Riding Hood by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Red” is about the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Her granny is sick, so she has to embark on a quest to find a way to make her granny live forever. This book is pretty exciting and is a great book to read.
President of the Whole Sixth Grade by Sherri Winston Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Brianna was in 6th grade and she is trying to make enough money to be able to take 6th graders to DC. She has to make sure that the 6th grade goes to DC, but all of her friends are drifting away and middle school is a big change.
President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about Brianna Justice, a girl who wants to have her own cooking show. She wants to become the president of the 5th grade in order to achieve this dream. She runs against another candidate. She learns some valuable lessons along the way. This book is pretty exciting and entertaining.