The Problem Child The Sisters Grimm series #3 by Michael Buckley Adventure Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book Problem Child is about 2 young girls, Sabrina and Daphne, who lose their parents to an organization called “The Scarlet Hand.” They want to solve who took their parents away. When Sabrina finds out it’s a magical child, she doesn’t know what to do. The main characters are Sabrina and Daphne … Read more
Once Upon a Crime The Sisters Grimm series #4 by Michael Buckley Adventure Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In the book, Once Upon a Crime, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm return to their hometown, New York. This time to find Puck’s family. Meanwhile, also learning about their mother’s secret life, also discovering a deadly secret their mother kept hidden away that may lead to an evil organization called “The Scarlet Hand.” … Read more
The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series by Anne Mazer Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This series is about a girl named Abby Hayes. She is a fifth grade girl who loves to write in her journal and play soccer. Throughout the series there are tons of goals she wants to achieve, from becoming a soccer star to getting a part in a play. Read these books to find out … Read more
The Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2 by Rick Riordan Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Percy Jackson and Annabeth find out the borders of Camp Half-Blood are no longer safe and that someone has poisoned Thalia’s tree. Also, Grover is in trouble and needs help. Percy, Annabeth, Clarisse, and Percy’s new brother, Tyson, must try to save Grover and capture the Fleece in order to save … Read more
Nightmare Academy Nightmare Academy series #1 by Dean Lorey Adventure Supernatural * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Charlie Benjamin is not like regular kids. He has dreams that are so powerful that they open a portal straight to the heart of the Netherland. But when he is invited to a sleepover, he opens a portal and a class 3 Netherstalker invades and tries to eat everyone at the sleepover. Then the Nightmare Academy offers … Read more
Rodrick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2 by Jeff Kinney Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) As Greg enters the new school year, he is eager to put the past 3 months behind him…And one event in particular. Review #2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about a kid that has an older brother and is really mean, also I really liked the book because … Read more
The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid series #3 by Jeff Kinney Funny Illustrated Fiction Realistic Fiction Review # 1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Greg’s dad wants his sons to toughen up. But they don’t of course. He wants them to “man up.” He does everything, but nothing happens.
Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School by Ruth McNally Barshaw Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) In this book a girl named Ellie McDougall moves into a new house and feels lost. She hates her new life and misses her old one more than ever. This book is about all the challenges she faces being the new kid and just wanting to fit in. I liked this book because it describes … Read more
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter series #2 by J.K. Rowling Adventure Fantasy Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 2nd book in the “Harry Potter” series. In the book, Harry and his friends face unthinkable dangers, all while trying to uncover a secret chamber in Hogwarts. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the second Harry Potter book. It is … Read more
The Grim Grotto A Series of Unfortunate Events #11 by Lemony Snicket Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the 11th book in the “Unfortunate Events” series. In the book, the Baudelaire orphans travel in a submarine to find a secret cave. While traveling, though, they face many dangers. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) The Grim Grotto is about 3 Baudelaires who have a humongous fortune and … Read more