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The Chocolate Chase by Geronimo Stilton Geronimo Stilton #67 Fantasy Review #1 * Star (A waste of time!) Geronimo Stilton has to find a stolen egg in time for the spring festival. He needs to catch the thief before it’s too late. I disliked this book because it was kind of boring and it was not really that fun to read as well.
Ramona and Beezus by Beverly Cleary Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Ramona is Beezus’s little sister. Beezus feels that Ramona is so annoying and ruins everything for her. Beezus feels guilty because she doesn’t love Ramona all the time. I liked this book because it was really funny and it was a pretty good book overall.
The Big Field by Mike Lupica Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book The Big Field is a great book because it was sports-related and about the championship. If you like a suspenseful season of baseball or just love sports this is a good book. Where the main characters get into a fight and might blow the season. Also, his dad doesn’t want anything bad to happen so he stops watching … Read more
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * .5 Stars (Great!) An Ember in the Ashes is a great book that I would definitely recommend to anyone. No matter what genre you prefer, you will enjoy this book. This book has the crazy imagination of science fiction books. It has the emotion found in romance books. It has the mystery that keeps … Read more
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson Fantasy Fair Folk Romance * * * * Stars (Great!) Isobel, a human girl living in Whimsy, a human settlement within the bounds of the Fair Folk, is only seventeen, but she is a master of her Craft – painting – and fair folk are always seeking her out to paint their portraits. When she learns that the autumn prince, Rook, is returning, specifically to commission a painting … Read more
Halfway Normal by Barbara Dee Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Norah Levy is in remission (she had leukemia) and is returning to school (7th grade) after being out sick for 2 years. Although her academics are in good shape thanks to her tutor, her friendships and social life are kind of in turmoil. Almost everyone treats Norah like she’s still sick – her guidance counselor won’t even say the word “cancer” in … Read more
Dream On Whatever After #4 by Sarah Mlynowski Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Abby and Jonah once again fall into their mirror and this time they fall into the story of Sleeping Beauty, but accidentally bring Abby’s friend Robin. When Robin pricks her finger on the spinning wheel, the whole story changes (again!). When they meet Rose (Sleeping Beauty), and her annoying little brother, Rose helps them find a fairy … Read more
Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Dork Diaries #6 by Rachel Renee Russell Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It’s almost Valentines and for this year’s Valentine’s dance, it’s girls ask boys out!!! Nikki really wants to ask Brandon (her crush) out, but a series of unfortunate events occur, including Mackenzie stealing Brandon’s phone and texting messages acting like him!!! But in the end Nikki and Brandon realize that Mackenzie stole … Read more
Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen Dork Diaries #9 by Rachel Renee Russell Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) When Mackenzie steals Nikki’s diary and reads EVERY-SINGLE-PAGE in it, she finds out about sleepovers, secrets, and yes, even about Brandon!!! She finds out Brandon is Nikki’s crush!!! But even after all of that…she does MORE! She puts on leopard print all over the front of the diary, disguising it as … Read more
Tales from a Not-S0-Happily Ever After Dork Diaries #8 by Renee Russell Fantasy Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) When Nikki gets hit in the face by Mackenzie during a gym class dodgeball game, she passes out because she got hit so hard. When she “wakes up” she realizes that odd little kids with candy in their hair are standing around her rejoicing because she fell out of the sky and … Read more