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The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about 11 year old Martine, whose parents are killed on her birthday night in a terrible fire. Then Martine has to move to Africa to Sawubona and meets the white giraffe, and together they embark into adventure. The main character is Martine. Other characters are Tendai, Gwyn Tomas, five star gang, the white giraffe, and … Read more
Night of the Living Dummy II Goosebumps series #31 by R.L. Stine Horror Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In this book there is a girl named Amy Kramer. Every Thursday night her family has a family sharing night. One Thursday night, Amy’s sister was telling her family about her new painting she had done. She couldn’t take the painting out of her room because it was stil wet, but she did … Read more
Bone: Out from Boneville Bone series #1 by Jeff Smith Fantasy Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I liked it because the characters are funny. Some of the characters are Bone, his cousin, Bartleby, and Rock Jaw. Rock Jaw wanted Bone and his cousin to go with him. Then Bone and his cousin went with Rock Jaw. Then these mice found bread crust. Then they fainted because they found food. … Read more
The Meanest Doll in the World by Ann Martin Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about dolls who come to life. They live happily in a dollhouse until the Meanest Doll in the World comes along. She tries to get them in trouble, but does she win? The answer is right in this book!
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * 1/2 Stars (Pretty Good-Great) Maniac Magee’s parents were killed by a drunk trolley driver when he was a baby. He moves from family to family looking for a home. He untied this giant knot (Cobble’s) and can run on the metal part of train tracks. Finally, he finds a permanent home with a black family, the Beales. Then the town is one again. … Read more
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman Funny Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I didn’t like it. It was about this boy (14-15 years) who couldn’t tell a lie. His whole life he tells the truth and ends up insulting people. Then he writes a bad review for his teacher’s favorite book… He has to stay after school at play rehearsal. Then he gets really into the play and ends up … Read more
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth G. Speare Historical Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) I liked it…kinda. It’s about this girl named Kit. Her grandpa died and she has to go to America or marry a 50 year old (she’s 18)! She really sucks at helping out and is always in the way in America. Then this guy (he’s totally rich) asks her to marry him. She’s sooo frustrated, then finds a … Read more
Princess in the Spotlight Princess Diaries series #2 by Meg Cabot Realistic Fiction Romance Review#1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is TOTALLY different from the movie! Loved it! Mia’s mom is getting married on Halloween, mom’s pregnant, Mia’s getting secret love note4s, AND she STILL has a crush on Michael! (Hee hee!) Throughout the book she’s just trying to sort this all out. Sounds boring, I know. But the way Meg writes, … Read more
The Wanderer by Sharon Creech Adventure * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about a crew of sailors out on an adventure to cross the sea. There are 3 uncles, 2 sons, and one daughter. It is a book that has 2 points of view. It is a fun book because lots of funny events happen along the book, but it goes a little slow.
A Separate Peace by John Knowles Adventure Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was about two best friends at an all-male boarding hih school, until World War II breaks out and severs their friendship. Review # 2 * Star (A waste of time!) The book A Separate Peace is about two boys, Gene and Finny, and their years at school together as best friends. This is a … Read more