Jack: The Fairly True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk by Lisel Shurtliff Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Jack has to climb up a beanstalk to get to the land of the giants because his father was captured. Jack has to defeat the gold-loving king and help end the famine in the giants’ world. The book is exciting and adventurous, and is a pretty good book.
The Clue in the Diary Nancy Drew Mysteries #7 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In the beginning there was a fire. Nancy found a ring and a diary. A family that they knew was not that wealthy and the dad had been gone for a long time. The owners of the house that burned down were not nice. They were very wealthy because they were taking inventor’s money. … Read more
Nancy’s Mysterious Letter Nancy Drew Mysteries #8 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The Nancy Drew series is a great series for light reading. This book is about Nancy Drew receiving a letter meant for another Nancy Drew. When Nancy realizes schemers may be involved, how will she save this other mysterious Nancy Drew? Find out in “Nancy’s Mysterious Letter,” by Carolyn Keene.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Historical Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Salt to the Sea” tells the story of four young people affected by World War II. Following these characters, you see the struggles each individual faces and the effects of them coming together to survive.
Room One by Andrew Clements Mystery Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Ted lives in Nebraska in a town that is shrinking. One day, she discovered a family living in an abandoned house and he starts helping them get food and supplies. He has to help the family when they need no matter what happens. I liked the book because the plot was pretty exciting and fun.
The Horse and His Boy Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Shasta lives in Calormen until he meets a talking horse. They both agree to escape north so that the horse can find freedom and Shasta can find his father. Along the way, they meet up with Aravis and her talking mare as they are trying to get north to Narnia. They have many adventures on … Read more
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Jack Thorne, J.K. Rowling, and John Tiffany Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about Harry Potter and his children – Lily, James, and Albus. Albus proves to be the most difficult to raise because he thinks his dad doesn’t love him. He soon finds out differently because he and his friend Scorpius get pulled back in time and they find Albus’ … Read more
Appleblossom the Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book “Appleblossom the Possum” is an amazing book written by Holly Sloan. It starts out when Appleblossom practices acting class (because that is what possums do). After a couple days, their mother leaves them to see how they will survive in the wild after all of the lecturing. Will everyone survive? Read the book to find out!
Witch and Wizard #1 by James Patterson Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This is the first novel in the Witch and Wizard series. Two siblings named Whit and Wisty are horrified when they are accused of having powers. They protest, but they end up being arrested. What will happen to the brother and sister? Will they discover they have powers? Review #2 * * * * * Stars … Read more
Gregor the Overlander Underland Chronicles #1 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor and his little sister fall into a land below New York City. They find a strange land of giant animals and pale humans. They embark on a quest to fulfill a prophecy and save Gregor’s dad. I liked the book because it was nice and exciting. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s … Read more