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.
Kid Lawyer Theodore Boone #1 by John Grisham Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) This book was about Theo, a boy who knew more about the law than most lawyers. When a criminal trial takes place, Theo must bring the criminal to justice for murder by convincing a surprising witness to take a stand in court. This book is amazing because it is exciting and action-packed.
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.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The writing style is very poetic. I like how it deals with issues of race and class in a simple way younger readers can understand. Also her parents’ dramatic divorce leaves Cady with horrible migraines. She finds comfort at Beachwood Island with her cousins, particularly with a step cousin named Gat. Obviously the person who wrote … Read more
The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Dill, Lydia, and Travis aren’t the most popular kids at school, but among themselves they have an inseparable bond. They do everything and anything together. Lydia runs her popular blog titled “Dollywood,” and Travis is obsessed with the series “Bloodfull,” and Dill spends his free time singing and songwriting. As their senior year comes to an end, the … Read more