Savvy by Ingrid Law

Savvy by Ingrid Law is an exciting, suspenseful, and fantastic book.  The setting is Hebron, in the middle of Nebraska and Kansas.  It’s a book about a magical power you obtain when you are thirteen, right on your birthday.  A girl named Mibs, her real name is Mississippi, has a birthday in a couple of days, so she will get her Savvy.  But her father got in a car accident and he is not awakening.  What will happen next?  Will her father survive the collision? I recommend this book for grades 4^th through 6^th .  This book can be found in your school library.

Reviewed by CChipcookies1   

The Chilling Hour by Collin McDonald

Do you like twisted suspense stories that chill your bones?  Or stories that aren't what they seem?  Then I think The Chilling Hour by Collin McDonald is the right book for you.  In The Chilling Hour there are spooky, warped, thrilling short stories that make you scream.  I like this book because you don’t know where the plot is going to end.  Also because when I read this book the author hooked me by using dialogue.  In one of the stories in this book there’s a family of four on vacation stuck in a blizzard waiting for help.  Will they get out in time before the avalanche hits?  And are they lucky they met a guy named death?  I don’t know!  You find out!

Reviewed by killer kittens 226          

Trouble Maker by Andrew Clements

Do you like Realistic fiction?  Well Trouble-Maker by Andrew Clements is the book for you.  Trouble-Maker is about a boy named Clay and how he is not good at school and gets in trouble a lot and how everyone hates him.  His brother tries to change him from a bad person to a good person.  Can his brother change him from his old habits?  Will everyone at his school forgive him?  If you have read other books by Andrew Clements like Frindle, No Talking and Extra Credit, like I have, you’ll love this book. 

Reviewed by Run1246

The book Trouble-maker was written by Andrew Clements. I would definitely recommend this book to kids in grades 4-6.  If you like excitement and character changes, then this is the book for you! Well, first there was Clay.  He was exactly like his older brother Mitch, who was a “trouble-maker”.  Clay had bad friends, bad grades, and a bad attitude!  He was always getting into trouble with the principle Mr. Kelling.  But, Mitch changed after he went to jail, and doesn't want Clay’s fate to be like his.  Mitch wants Clay to change from bad to good. Will Clay listen to his brother, or end up getting into trouble for the rest of his life?  

Reviewed by _polar_bear___

Maggie’s Door by Patricia Reilly Giff

The book Maggie’s Door is by Patricia Reilly Giff.  The main characters are Nory and Sean, who are brother and sister and I like them because they have nice dialog.  This book is informational about immigration and sort of a mystery because Sean ends up getting lost. The story takes place in a poor section of Ireland but the brother and sister travel to America.  They ran away to find somewhere better to plant their crops. The theme is realistic and informational. The book is sort of sad.  I would recommend this book to ages 11- 13 if you like historical fiction.

Reviewed by spongebob22

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is an action-packed sequel to one of my favorite books, The Hunger Games. In it, the main character and also the narrator (the Hunger Games series is written in first person), Katniss, has just finished the annual Hunger Games with her boyfriend Peeta. As a result of participating in the Hunger Games, they have to tour their country, Panem.  Since Katniss and Peeta were in the last Hunger Games, they’re going to be mentors for the next two tributes from their district, District 12. While on the tour, Katniss’ prep team is talking about this year’s uncommon Quarter Quell Games. Apparently, it’s very special to be a mentor in these Games, and it’s even more special for Katniss and Peeta because it’s their first year of mentoring.  Katniss and Peeta end up having a key role in these exceptional games… but not in the way they imagined.

The Hunger Games Trilogy is a love story mixed into an action/adventure series of overthrowing the evil Capitol. I recommend it to anyone who likes a good romance book, but also likes to read about adventure. I absolutely adored these books and I hope you do too.

Posted by: booklover77

This book is not going to be found in an elementary school library.  Ask your parents first if you want to read it.  The series is good, but does contain violence, so some parents may object. 

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

This book, Eragon, by Christopher Paolini is about a Dragon named Eragon. This book has magic and power. It is populated with dragons. I like this book because I like Dragons and magic. There are also different books in the series. My most favorite book in this collection is Eragon. 

I like this because they made it into a movie and the movie is on Disney+.  If you like novels and dragons, this book is for you. This book reminded me of my cousin because he likes dragons. The main character is Eragon the dragon. I think you should read this book because it is interesting, and it is a magical book. This is why I like this book and you might want to read it!              

Reviewed bye: Coffee Queen

If you like fantasy, dragons, elves, Lord of the Rings, and action, is the book for you!  Eragon is about a boy who wanders into the dark, dangerous Spine and finds a weird blue stone. Suddenly his life changes during the night making him have a big secret that he cannot keep for long until the Urgals find him and bring him to the nasty king Galbatorix. Now because of Eragon all of Agleasia might be in trouble! I love how in fantasies anything is possible. Find out what happens in Christopher Paolini’s action packed tale.              

Reviewed by pencilshavings64

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman is about Sam, Kelsey, Judy, and Brenton.  They are put into a squad called “The D Squad” and become friends when they begin to use the homework machine.  The homework machine is a machine that will do your homework if you put your homework inside.  Do they get caught? I thought this book was funny, I would recommend this book to kids in elementary school!

“SOCCER ST4R”

Crispin at the Edge of the World by Avi

Crispin at the Edge of the World by Avi is about a boy named Crispin and a man named Bear who are being chased by the town government. When they are in their travels, they meet a young girl named Troth. Troth lives with an old lady in the woods. After the old lady is beaten to death, Troth, Crispin, and Bear head off to a faraway place .The book is sad and adventurous. This book is good for anybody who wants a sad but adventurous story.

Reviewed by Yankees09

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli is an amazing story about a little boy who loses his way.  This is an adventurous and exciting book.  This boy loses his mother and father in a train accident.  The boy’s name is Jeffery Lionel Magee, but people call him Maniac.  His Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan take him in but they are always fighting.  Maniac ends up running away because he’s sick and tired of them bickering.  On Maniac’s wild running journey he runs into the east end where he meets Amanda Beale a girl who loves books.  Amanda brings Maniac home one night to have dinner and her family loves him.  When Amanda’s father tries to bring Maniac to his own home, Amanda’s family ends up finding out Maniac doesn’t have a home.  Their family decides to take him in because they feel bad he lost all the family he had.  At many points in this book Maniac changes households.  Will he find out where he belongs in life? You will have to read the book to find out more.  I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who wants to read an adventurous story.

Reviewed by pickles 101 <3

A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

In A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck, Mary Alice goes to grandma`s in Chicago in the summertime.   When you read this book you have to keep reading.  I don’t like reading, but when I read this book I could not stop reading.  The book's dialogue and how the characters came in to the story was really good.  Mary Alice goes to a school where the boys and girls are separated. The story takes place during the Great Depression, but it's fiction. If you like fiction books, read this book.  

Reviewed by Bruins 33  

Soccer Chick Rules by Dawn FitzGerald

The main characters in the book  are Tess, Bo, Ibby, and Jillian. Tess’s school was going to cancel sports for the semester due to budget cuts.  Tess believes that there is no reason to go to school if there aren’t any sports to look forward to afterward.  So she goes to a levy meeting after school to raise money through door to door canvassing.  There’s just one problem, her arch enemy Jillian is plotting revenge when Tess goes against the law.  Will Tess be able to raise profits and save sports, or will Jillian stand in her way? I recommend this book to my friend iloveya99 and to anyone else who has a love of sports.     

Reviewed by Misc

Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord

Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord is about a girl named Tess who lives on an island in Maine called Bethsaida.  Tess and her family find out that Maine is going to shut down the island’s one room school house where Tess’s mom works.  Her family would have to move to the mainland to live.  The only way they can stay on the island is if the population went up.  To increase the population some of the people on the island adopt foster kids. Tess and her family adopt Aaron.  At first Aaron does not like the family and wants to run away to find his mom, but if Aaron does run away then all of the children at the island would have to go to the mainland for school.  This book reminds me of an island I’ve been to and makes me think about what it would be like for me to live on an island.   If you like a book that is realistic fiction then you’d like this book.

By cupcakequeen4ever

Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord is about a family who lives on an island in Maine.  The school on the island needs more students to stay open.  To keep the school open some of the families on the island take in foster children.  One family takes in a teenage boy named Aaron.  Aaron misses his mom, so him and a girl named Tess from the family that adopted Aron, come up with a plan to get Aaron to see his mom.  Read Touch Blue to find out their plan and how it worked out.  I recommend you read Cynthia Lord's Touch Blue.

Reviewed by Kapxo

Kenny and the Dragon by Tony Diterlizzi

Kenny and the Dragon by Tony Diterlizzi was a really great book.  You might know TONY DITERLIZZI by “Spiderwick” because he helped make that book with Holly Black.  Well back to my book, lets see, this book is really good because Kenny(the bunny) lives on a farm and one day his dad smells smoke, so he goes to check it out and he finds out there was a Dragon living in a cave (his name is Grahame).  The dad runs home and yells, “WE NEED TO MOVE NOW!!!!!!!!!”  And his wife says, “Honey calm down, now tell me what happened.” So while Kenny’s dad is saying what happened, Kenny goes to check it out.  He finds out that Grahame is really nice.  Grahame tells Kenny how he came to the world of animals.  One day there was an earthquake and he fell in a HUGE crack in the ground.  He lived on lava rocks until he NEEDED to get out, so he dug and dug till he came to a cave, A.K.A Kenny’s farm. Read to find out what happens next.  

Reviewed by gibby22

Strange Happenings by Avi

Strange Happenings by Avi is a book that is scary, but yet weird.  Strange Happenings isn’t your plain old peculiar story, that all falls together in the end, no sir it has more than one story, and the only thing they have in common is that they’re all strange.  The first story starts off with a boy and a cat and things take a very unusual twist and end up even creepier.  My favorite story in Strange Happenings is Babette the Beautiful.  It’s a great story about a beautiful girl and her life. The rest of the book is your job to find out.  I recommend the book if you like bizarre messed upped stories.

Reviewed by: softballplaya88

Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath

The book Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath is great.  It’s about a girl named Primrose Squarp.  One day her parents get lost at sea, everyone thinks they are long gone.  Primrose is heartbroken.  She must stay with her Uncle Jack who lives in a gym.  For a while she lives with Miss Perfidy.  Miss Perfidy was her neighbor.  After her parents got lost {at sea} everyone thought she was suicidal.  She got in an accident and lost her pinky toe.  Primrose’s only friend is Mrs. Bowser.  If you’re an only child and sometimes feel lonely, this is a great book for you.  If you want to know what happens to her parents read this book to see what happens.  Will they come back or are they long gone?

Reviewed by PIGGY123.

The Underneath by Kathi Appelt

In The Underneath by Kathi Appelt, Ranger is a bloodhound that was abused by a cruel man named Gar Face.  I don’t recommend this to fourth graders because it has cruelty to animals.  Some fifth and sixth graders might be able to read it.  A cat comes to the underneath and has kittens.  The momma cat was drowned by Gar Face.   A kitten was lost and the other cat is with Ranger.  One time I was reading it and pictured my pets in such a cruel place.  Did the stranded cat come home?  Was Ranger saved by the cats?  Find out in THE UNDERNEATH.

Reviewed by Magnet 

A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck

A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck is an excellent book.  It’s all about two children going to an Illinois town and visiting their grandmother.  They end up doing some crazy things.  For example, when Mary Alice, Joey, and their grandmother trespass into a field and end up seeing the sheriff in his underwear.  Sometimes I go to my grandmother’s house, but we don’t do much.  If you like books that have adventurous stories you should read this one.   I would recommend this book.    

Reviewed by Yes123

The Haunted House by Jane Yolen and Martin H.Greenberg

If you are a person that likes scary but not too scary books, then The Haunted House, by Jane Yolen and Martin H.Greenberg is the book for you.  The setting of the book is in an old rundown house.  In the story, there is more than one main character.  There are several ghosts that haunt the house.  Each ghost scares people in their own way.  The book starts off with a girl named Lyssa and her parents, when they move into the haunted house.  The first night when Lyssa goes to sleep, she hears a noise in the basement.  She just ignores it, but then she hears it again.  So she starts to get scared.  She thinks she hears a dog crying.  She gets out of bed to go get her parents who were sound asleep, but then she decides to check it out herself.  When she goes to the basement, she sees…?  Read this book to find out what she finds.  I would recommend this book to kids age 9-11.

Reviewed by Master1283

Lost and Found by Andrew Clements

The book ¨Lost and Found¨ by Andrew Clements is about twin boys, Ray and Jay. Jay is sick on the first day of middle school and Ray realizes that one of the files that had all their personal or school information was lost. Once he sees his file he realizes that they put both of the files together. He tells his brother. They play with it and switch staying home every day for a long time. They hide it from friends, their parents and teachers.  Read the book to find out what happens to Ray and Jay.

This book reminds me of the book ¨Trading Faces¨. Trading faces is very similar to this book, ¨Lost and Found¨. In the book ¨Trading Faces¨ two girls switch places to avoid being humiliated.  In ¨Lost and Found¨ they do trade places too.  If you liked one of these books, then you probably will like the other one.

-Kitty4523


In Lost and Found by Andrew Clements, Ray and Jay are new to the town and are starting a new school.  Ray is sick so Jay has to start the first day without his twin.  Back in his old school, everyone had always mistaken Ray as Jay, or Jay as Ray.  Jay was thrilled that Ray wasn’t there, not to be mean, but he knows the first day would be a drag.  Jay quickly discovers a major mistake: no one seems to know that Jay has a twin brother named Ray.  Ray doesn’t have a locker, is not on the attendance list, and doesn’t have a student folder.  Jay wanted to tell them they made a big mistake, but then thinks of a way the mistake would be fun and the lost information would be very useful.  Read the book to know what happens next.  Will Jay and Ray get in trouble, or will nobody notice?  If you love books that are sneaky and mysterious, this book is the right one for you.

 ~Reviewed by Star

Lost and Found by Andrew Clements is a book about twin boys named Jay and Ray. They moved, and now they have to go to a new school. Ray is sick so Jay has to go to the new school alone. When Jay goes to school and arrives. They do attendance and he doesn’t hear Ray’s name. He doesn't hear Ray’s name in any of his other classes either. Later in the story, he finds a note in his lunch bag… it says “Tell the principal that you have a twin brother and he is sick.” He doesn't tell the principal. What’s going to happen next? Read the book to find out.

           I really enjoyed this book. I think everyone should read this. But don’t ever not tell your principal if you have a twin at home who is sick! If you lie, or not tell anyone something important, there are always consequences. This book makes you learn about not lying and telling the truth. The theme if the story is to tell the truth, and to do the right thing.

Reviewed by Dancer022

Alice in Lace by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

The book Alice in Lace by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is about friends who are named Alice, Patrick, Elizabeth, and Pamela.  They are taking a class about thinking ahead or critical choices.  Their assignments are a little wacky but they have fun doing them and bump into some problems on the way.  Like when…oh wait, you are going to have to read it yourself.  This book is funny and will keep you hooked.  I hope when I am in 8^th grade it will be as fun as their school.  I would recommend this book to 5^th, and 6^th grade girls and boys.  

Reviewed by fashionesta7  

Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff

Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff is a heart-warming book about a little girl who is over-protected because her brother died from getting hit with a hockey puck.  The story takes place in the summer.  Annie, the little girl, goes on many adventures.  An old lady, who moves in across the street shares many stories with her.  The author’s message is to always “close your umbrella”.  If you read the book, you will find out what “close your umbrella” means.  I would recommend this book to whoever likes a sad book but something with a little humor.  I have had someone die in my family and I remember them by keeping some of their stuff.  If you experienced death in your family, don’t let it go to your heart!  Always believe they are there!  This is one of my favorite realistic fiction books.  I hope to find more books in my school library from Lisa Graff!!        

Reviewed by -hkrocks7

Umbrella Summer is a fantastic story.  This story is about a girl named Annie and her best friend Rebecca.  Annie worries about everything from bicycle riding, to diseases and bug bites.  But one thing changed Annie’s whole life, her brother.  Annie’s brother Jared plays hockey.  He was hit in the chest with a hockey puck, and the doctor said that he would just have chest pains but he wouldl be fine. But everything was not fine, because Jared died.  Everyone keeps telling Annie not to worry so much, including her new neighbor across the street, whose house Rebecca thinks is haunted.  It turns out that the lady named, Petunia, is very nice.  I recommend this book because it is a book that you can just keep on reading forever, and it is very funny and in some parts, sad.

By: BellaGrace29

The Field Guide by Tony Diterrlizzi and Holly Black

The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black is an exciting adventure that will make you want to read more!  Jared, Simon, and their sister Mallory moved into their new house but right after they do, strange things start to happen.  Jared and Mallory were exploring the house when they found a room that was very strange.  In the room Jared found a book about fairies.  After he found the book he told his brother and sister, but they didn’t believe him and Mallory said the book was for babies and that she didn’t believe in fairies.   Jared said he kind of believed Simon about real fairies.  I think that if anyone likes adventures and fantasy you will love this book and the series! 

Reviewed by: Swaggerboy56 

Have you ever read the book Spiderwick 1: The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizz and Holly Black?  It’s a book about three siblings Jared, Mallory and Simon Grace.  They live in the old Spiderwick house. Upstairs in the library, Jared finds a book filled with facts on fairies, elves, and mythical creatures.  They lose the book and go on a crazy adventure to find it.  On the way they come across some weird things. To find out what happens, read the next book in the series!  

Reviewed by 1D143

Emily's Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Emily’s Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a book about a girl named Emily who is trying to get to a town called Redbud.  The only reason why she even wants to go to Redbud is because both of her parents died and she doesn’t want to go with her Uncle Victor.  The only time Emily met her uncle, he asked her mom for money and left.  Emily travels with her turtle, Rufus.  Along the way, Emily meets a boy named Jackson, who ends up coming along with Emily on their very exciting journey.  One day, Emily and Jackson were walking along; they came across a piece of paper nailed to the wall. It said that Emily was worth ten million dollars!!!  Read on to find out if Uncle Victor finally catches Emily.  I would recommend this book to readers who like detailed action books. It’s also a RICBA nominee for 2012.  You can find this book in the school library.

Reviewed by Floortile68

The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School by Candace Fleming

The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School is written by Candace Fleming.  In this fictional story, Mr. Jupiter’s class is very enthusiastic when in school.  It is their last year in Aesop elementary.  They’re at the top of the school but their behavior isn’t that perfect when in their class specials. They always act up and never listen to the teacher.  They get wild in music, they fool around at lunch, and they get a very creepy substitute. The author’s message is to get the reader to learn about the behavior in Mr. Jupiter’s class. When I was in fifth grade, my class was always fooling around and talking.  I would recommend The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School because it hooked me right away. This is one of the Rhode Island Children Book Award Nominees for 2012.  It is funny and exciting.  I would recommend this book to kids in grades 4 through 6. 

Reviewed by puppies gone wild

Football Hero by Tim Green

Football Hero by Tim Green is a good book.  It’s about a boy named Ty who lives with his uncle and aunt.  He wants to join the football team on his birthday so he can be like his bro because his brother is so famous. During a game something happens that is good. You have to read the rest to find out.  I connected to this book because I play football and learned about the mafia in school this year.  This is a book you'll have to look for in the public library.

User name: Mamaluigi35

Guardians of Ga’Hoole: The Shattering by Kathryn Lasky

Guardians of Ga’Hoole: The Shattering by Kathryn Lasky is the 5th book of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series. Eglantine the barn owl and her hallow mates Primrose and Ginger live in the Great Ga’Hoole tree. When Eglantine starts having nightmares, her brother Soren and his friends get worried, then get even more worried when Eglantine and Ginger run away, and Primrose gets kidnapped [or owl napped]! The whole Ga’Hoole tree goes in search of them, only to find Soren’s evil sister-in-law Nyra is behind this. Will Nyra’s sinister plan succeed? Read the story to find out! The book may have talking owls that have learned to control fire, read, and write, make weapons and armor, but it still has lots of owl information. Since it’s the 5th book of a 15 book series, you might want to read the first four. If you like violence, or want to read a book about owls, the Guardians of Ga’Hoole trilogy is perfect for you!

By, Guardians 101

Behind Enemy lines by Bill Doyle

Behind enemy Lines: Under Fire in the Middle East is written by Bill Doyle. If you’re the type of kid who does not like reading at all, this book is the paperback for you.  This is the second book in the Behind Enemy Lines series, the first one blew me away and the second one was astounding.  Each book is different and has many different stories of diverse military soldiers.  In one chapter there is a soldier who is blown up 3 times by I.E.D (improvised explosive devises).  He was told he couldn’t look for any more I.E.Ds.  He was told to go home, but he wanted to work more.  Read the book to see if he goes home.  In another chapter a bomber goes to a military base where three dogs jump on him then the bomber blows up his suitcase bomb.  Find out if the dogs are okay.  Like Bill Doyle says, this book is about real heroes who risk it all for their country.  The soldiers in the book had to have their names changed so military information can be kept a secret, other than that all of the stories are completely a mind blowing, heart stopping, jaw dropping true story.  Not yet in your school library, check the public library for this book.

Reviewed by saint power

Dying to Meet You by Kate Klise

Dying to Meet You by Kate Klise is a fiction book.  The main characters in this book are Ignatius B. Grumply, Olive, and Seymour.  Remember Olive is the mean one and there’s something weird about Olive.   I.B. Grumply wants a house, but he finds something in it, so he can’t buy it because this thing doesn’t like sharing.  I really did not like this because it didn’t make sense to me, but you might get it.  The whole story is told through notes and letters.  I would not recommend this book.  A person who writes letters to I.B. Grumply in this book is ... You will have to find out for yourself.

Reviewed by hopeful96                                                                                                                               

Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements

Things not seen by Andrew Clements, is a great book. It starts off with a kid named Bobby who has parents that are really smart.  Sometimes he feels invisible. Until one day he actually turns invisible. Then on top of that his parents get into an accident.  After that he meets a blind girl named Alicia, who also has pretty smart parents. Since Bobby can’t go to school, a social worker tries to check in on Bobby, so his mom lies and tells them he’s in Florida with his Aunt Ethel. The social worker tells the family they have 5 days to show her Bobby.  Read Things Not Seen to find out if Bobby finds out why he turned invisible. Also, be sure to read more Andrew Clements’ books, because I love his books and I know you will too!  Unfortunately, you’ll have to look for this particular Andrew Clements book at the public library.

Reviewed by XabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzX

Marsupials by Nic Bishop

The book Marsupials by Nic Bishop is about animals that live in the wilderness and how they survive. The animals live in a whole lot of interesting places, like trees and underground. If you like animals and informational books you would like this book about marsupials. There are more than 300 types of marsupials, from possums that glide from tree to tree, to dunnarts that nest in hollows. I really enjoyed this book because I enjoy reading books about animals and books that are filled with information. I anticipate that people reading the book will really enjoy it.

Reviewed by: Soccer Star

Night Journeys by Avi

Night Journeys is a fast paced historical fiction novel by Avi, with exciting moments, fast turnarounds, and suspense.  Peter York, an orphaned 12 year old, is the main character.  On the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1768 he is involved in a search party to find two runaways. When he is stranded on an island in the Delaware River with a girl, he finds out that she is one of the runaways. But he isn’t certain that he should capture her. Will he? You should find out. If you like books by Avi I recommend you try this one.

Reviewed by sailing1

Heroes of 9/11 by Allan Zullo

In Heroes of 9/11 by Allan Zullo, Captain Jay Jonas and Officer David Lim are heroes from 9/11.  When the towers fell they were both inside and they heard it falling, but they still wanted to stay inside to save people.  More than 3000 people died that day and many were injured.  Some people were okay but others didn't make it.  Officer David Lim and his dog Sirius were in the tower when it fell.  When the tower fell, Officer David Lim’s dog died instantly.  This reminded me of when my sister’s house burned down; firemen came to put the fire out. I would recommend this book for people who like sad and scary books or nonfiction.  You'll need to check this one out from the public library.

Reviewed by Kittens5

A Boy and His Bot by Daniel H. Wilson

A Boy and his Bot by Daniel H. Wilson is a story about a shy boy named Cody.   He goes on a fieldtrip with his class at a place called the mounds.  Cody remembers the day his grandfather was lost at the mounds.  But something strange happens when Cody follow a little green light.  He follows it to a tree and he wakes up in a world of robots.  Now he has to find his way out to get back to his world.  He has to face different challenges along the way.  This book somewhat reminds me of The Hunger Games because it takes place in the future and because it’s a life or death situation.  I would recommend this to people who like adventures, and action.  I really liked this book and I hope you do to.

Reviewed By hock3ystar

Poppy and Ereth by Avi

Poppy and Ereth by Avi is both fantasy and fable.  Poppy and Ereth live in the Dimwood Forest.  This book is about Poppy and Ereth going on an adventure to find the right climate to live in, because in the Dimwood Forest there is a huge snowstorm.  I like this book because the author’s message is to tell people that everyone has feelings, even animals. I love this book because it has a lot of voice and it’s about animals. The mood is exciting, sad, and even a little scary.  I would recommend this book to young readers through 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade.  

Reviewed by Lucky1307

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan is about 3 kids, Jason, Leo, and Piper, who meet over 250 different kinds of Mythical Creatures and Gods. One of my favorite gods is Zeus, the king of gods and lighting. In this story Zeus has to help Jason, Leo and Piper by banishing a mythological god named Aurora, the god of rain, who is their enemy.

The Lost Hero is a great book! If you are into Gods and Greek Mythology, this is the perfect book for you. With over 250 different kinds of creatures and mythical gods and 456 pages of adventure, this is a book of greatness!! This book reminds me of when Mythical gods were real and when people believed in Mythical Gods and Creatures.

Reviewed By: Hipst3rD0lphin

In The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan, three friends named Jason, Leo, and Piper are three half-bloods.  They don’t know they’re descended from gods until they battle a storm spirit on the Grand Canyon sky bridge. The main problem is Percy Jackson is missing.  Then Jason appears out of nowhere on a bus trip to the Grand Canyon with a bus full of troubled teenagers.  If you want to read more you would need to get this book at the public library.

Reviewed by Black HV

Do you like fantasy?  Do you like books that will leave you at the edge of your seat?  Well, The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan is a perfect book for that.  The main characters are Jason (leader), his friend Piper and Leo Valdez.  These people have mothers and fathers as gods.  Piper McClean’s father is a movie star but her mother is the goddess of love, Aphrodite.  Leo’s father is Hephaestus, the god of machines and tools.  Jason’s father is Zeus, the god of lighting.  I absolutely 100% guarantee you will not put this book down.  The evil earth mother, called Gaea is trying to take over the world, while seven demigods come on a daring adventure to stop Gaea from awakening.  Read this and make sure you enjoy this masterpiece.

Reviewed  by TuukkaBeast420       

School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari

Have you ever been fond of a book about fear and phobias?????  Well look, here is a book you might like.  School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari is about five children that come to the School of Fear for serious help overcoming their fears (or phobias).  Throughout the story the students at the  School of Fear must overcome their greatest fears!  Read the book to find out what happens.  Also I would fully recommend this book to kids who like books about adventure.  You might have to get this book at your public library.

Reviewed by hifi25

On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer

On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer is about two boys, Joel and Tony.  Tony and Joel are always trying to challenge each other, and one day it goes too far.  Joel loves to swim and that’s all he wants to do with Tony.  On their way to climb a mountain Tony decides they can go swimming in the most dangerous river!  Tony and Joel have a competition to swim out to the sand bank and that’s when Joel finds out that Tony really can’t swim.  This is the kind of story you cannot put down!  if you like intense books,  I would recommend this story.        

Reviewed by Bubbles67

While Joel and best friend Tony ride up to the mountain on their bikes, Tony decides he wants to go swimming … but not in a pool, in the lake they are forbidden to go in.  Joel challenges Tony to a race all the way to the sandbar in the middle of the lake, when Joel looks back after reaching the sand bar he can't find Tony.  Later that night Joel hears a car door thud across the street.  He peeks through  the window. "It’s the cops!" How will he face them with the truth?  Read On my honor by Marion Dane Bauer, to find out what happens next.   

Reviewed by xoHelloKittyxo 

 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I love The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. In this book Katniss Everdeen gets a tragic surprise. Her sister, Prim Rose, is chosen to go into the Hunger Games. The Hunger Games are when all 12 districts of Panem give a boy tribute and a girl tribute who must fight to the death in the arena. The last one standing is the victor. Loving her sister more than anything, she volunteers in her place. A boy named Peeta Mellark is chosen to go with her. Katniss will fight to survive and become Peeta’s ally. Will she win or will love interfere?

I love this book. I like the action and how every scene leaves you thinking. Like wondering, “What’s gonna happen next?”, or, “Oh no!”. It is a mix of happy and sad. It is very realistic in a way. It reminds me of when I stay in New Hampshire in the woods.  I give it a 10/10 rating. I hope you read the book and love it like I did.

Reviewed by poboilivinrich

This book is called The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. The main characters are Peeta and Katniss. Prim, Katniss’ sister, gets chosen for the hunger games, but Katniss goes instead. Many will go in,.. but only one will come out. The main idea of this book is to try to win, and be the only one left alive in the game.

I loved The Hunger Games. My favorite characters are Katniss, Peeta, and Rue. There was a lot of drama and fighting in it. Also my favorite part about it was when Katniss was with Rue and then they helped each other out. They were also good friends. I can relate to this book because Katniss is a big sister of Prim and I am also a big sister of my little sister Khloe. I rate this book 10 out of 10.

Review by Cheerleading

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a very interesting and very exciting book. There are 2 main characters, Katniss Everdeen, and Peeta Mellark. They fight for their lives while battling in the 74 Hunger Games.

I connected to this because I fight with my sisters. I think the Hunger Games is a very good book. I think that anyone that likes adventure will love the Hunger games. The author Suzanne Collins is a very good author and she wrote a very good book.  

Blitwinger 2

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is about one girl named Katniss and her sister, Prim. They are elected to go into the Hunger Games. But Prim was the girl who got selected to go into the arena alongside a boy named Peeta. Katniss did not want her sister to go into the arena so she volunteered as a tribute, replacing her sister.

 

   The Hunger Games is a thrilling book that makes you sit on the edge of your seat. There are 12 districts , the setting is in district 12. In each district one girl and one boy are elected to go into an arena and fight for their lives. At the end one girl or boy will win the Hunger Games.

                                                                         

  My connection is that Katniss, the main character has a sister Prim, she loves her sister and protects her. And that's how I  am with my sisters. Katniss is very brave and strong. She is a young woman who reminds me of myself.

                                                                 Twd.is.life


First of all, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a young adult book, so don’t expect to find it in your elementary school library.  I would ask a parent if you could read it, but if you can, it’s a great book.  One of the best I've read.  But, like the Harry Potter series, you have to read the whole set. This book takes place in the future where there is a capitol and 12 districts and the capitol rules over all the districts.  To show their power, they hold the hunger games, where one girl and one boy from the age of 12 to 18 (called tributes) from every district go and fight to the death with the other tributes. The main character’s name is Katniss.  She is from district 12 and her sister Primrose was chosen on the day that they start the hunger games (called the reaping day).  Because Primrose was chosen, Katniss volunteers to take her sister’s place as tribute.  She is going to go into the arena and fight to the death for the entertainment of the citizens of the capitol. Will she survive?

Read the book to find out!  Don’t forget to read the second book, Catching Fire, and the third, Mocking Jay.

Reviewed by theo975

I enjoyed this book, very much. The Hunger games, was one of the most addicting trilogies I’ve ever read. Katniss Everdeen is a girl living in the nation of Panem, a country in which North America once was. On the reaping day, her younger sister Primrose was chosen. Katniss decided to volunteer in place of her sister. The Hunger Games is a televised, annual event in which 1 girl and boy throughout the ages of 12 and 18 must battle as tributes. Katniss is in District 12 with another boy named Peeta whom she knows from school. When they have an interview with the host, Peeta announces his love for Katniss, and they are named star-crossed lovers. But, only one person can become the victor. Who will rein champion?  I recommend this book for mature children who love a good trilogy.

By primadonna.  

This is the first time I’ve experienced the writings of Suzanne Collins.  She is a great writer and describes many details in this fairly new book, The Hunger Games.  She has made the story of Katniss Everdeen very personal to me.  She, like myself, has to fight for what she wants in this world.  Katniss lives in Panem, or what once was North America.  She saves her sister Prim from going to the Hunger Games.  Her stylist Cinna helps her to become the girl on fire.  Read this fantastic book to find out more.  Enjoy!

Reviewed By: Fluffy Blade