Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai

Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai starts with a translator's note. It then begins by saying how the girl hates mornings and how she disagrees with how people say morning’s are great. After you realize she is annoyed about mornings because she explains how morning feels weird after her father’s death and how she can’t get over it. 

This is Dazai’s first book. This book is realistic about the female protagonist’s life, but the translator's note explains it is really written about the author, Dazai's life. It’s not funny nor has any humor. It's a very serious book about how Dazai didn’t like his life.  This reminds me of the world, because no one really agrees with life and some people don’t like life.

 

Review by -Ranpo

Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter

                            

Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd is a good book about allergies. By the cover, you can tell that she gets a dog in the story but is allergic to it. Also, she is annoyed that her parents are preparing for a baby. The main character's name is Maggie. Maggie and I are the same because we both have different allergies. We also are the same because we both have siblings . She has 2, soon to be 3 siblings, but I only have 1 sibling. 

I like this book because it is realistic fiction. I also like this book because it is a Graphic Novel and it has good pictures and details. You should go read Allergic. 

 

Review by Cheetoskaleigh

Real Friends by Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham

The book Real Friends is a really good book. The authors are Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham. It is about a girl who doesn't want to go to school because she did not know anybody. Read to find out what happens next. Will she go in to school or stay home with her mom? I hope you like it. It’s really good.

I like this book because it tells you what real friends are about. I love how it has a lot of detail and information. It actually reminds me of when I went to this school and did not know anyone. That is what I like about this book.

Reviewed by:  THE UNICORN

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson

The plot of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson, is about a boy named Rafe Khatchadorian. Rafe is going through middle school, which as you can tell by the title does not go very well for him.  Rafe is a very artistic kid that was born into a family with an annoying, nosey sister named Georgia, a loving and caring mom named Jules, and a mean, nasty, and sloppy dad that he calls Bear. Rafe has a plan that is an acronym for Rafe (rules aren't for everyone). Rafe’s plan is to try to break every rule in one year. Will he be able to do it or will he fail?

I loved this book. I really like the author’s imagination, and the outrageous characters. When reading the book you should really take your time to understand the characters and look at the pictures. Most readers will be around middle school age, but they will still find how true and funny this book is. If I had to rate this book I would give it a good 9, because although it's an amazing book, like any book it has its’ flaws, but those flaws are really tiny and you should still read the book.

Review by
Chicken Nuggets God

Wish by Barbara O’Connor

The story, Wish by Barbara O’Connor, was about a girl named Charlie Reese, who has been wishing the same wish everyday ever since 4th grade. She always wishes the same wish, but doubts that it will ever come true. Will it?

I love the book because it is about a girl that has the same wish every day, but doesn’t think it will ever come true. I always make wishes, but sometimes they don’t come true. That is why I like this book, because it is very interesting! Also this book is one of the RICBA Nominees for 2017.

Review by WishGirl  

Summer of Bad Ideas by Kiera Stewart

The book Summer of Bad Ideas, by Kiera Stewart is about two cousins Edith and Rae. Edith is a well behaved girl and obeys the rules. Rae is daring and outgoing and does not obey the rules. They were on vacation in a swamp in an old house that their grandma had when she was alive. No one has been in the house in 4 years. Edith and Rae find a letter with bad ideas to do over the summer.  For example, they had to catch a snake bare handed and Edith is afraid of snakes. They sneak out and they need to complete daring tasks. Will they survive, will they fail or will they make it through the list?

I love the way the author includes suspense, it kept me off my seat. I could not stop reading the book. I like how the author includes very good details in the story. The story reminds me of when I had to complete a “to do” list for summer a couple of  years ago and I completed it.  Read the book to find out what the rest of the list is.   

                  

 By Soccer Lover

Prisoner Of War, by Michael Spradlin

In this book called Prisoner Of War, by Michael Spradlin, there are many problems that occur. This book is about a boy named Henry Forrest. Henry Forrest’s mother died when he was seven years old, and his father drastically changed. Henry’s father started drinking and taking out all his anger on poor Henry. Henry’s grandpa tried stopping his father, but there was no stopping it. Once Henry turned fifteen, he decided he wanted to join the Marines. Henry’s grandfather didn’t approve, but he went along with it. Henry drove, and drove, and he signed up to join the Marines. But he had no idea what was awaiting.

In my opinion, this is honestly the best book I have ever read. It makes you feel exactly what the characters are feeling. When you read this book, you will be drawn into a war-zone. This book is sad and happy at the end; it left me in tears. This is the most meaningful book. You will feel relieved at the end. I definitely recommend it.

ILovePizza101

Hoop Girlz by Lucy Jane Bledsoe

In Hoop Girlz by Lucy Jane Bledsoe, River is obsessed with basketball. She would love to be in the WNBA when she grows up. One day River decides to tryout for the school team. River is heartbroken when she finds out that she does not make the A-team, but her best friend, Kammie did. The coach tells River she has potential and she is put on the B-team. The B-team is certainly inferior to the A-team until River’s brother becomes the coach of it. Later on, The A-team and the B-team play against each other in a tournament. Will the B-team win? Will River win MVP of the tournament? Read the book to find out!

I really enjoyed this book because of how River dealt with not making it on the A-team.  It really was a tragedy to her and she totally dealt with the situation in a calm, mature manner.  I can relate to this story because there are teams that I have tried out for that I did not make, and like River, It only made me try harder for the next time.

Reviewed by: AthleticGirl08

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

Smile by Raina Telgemeier is a book about a young girl named Raina. She takes a great fall and her two front teeth fall out. She ends up having to get braces, a retainer, and headgear. She gets her braces and ends up getting made fun of so then she doesn't want to go to school. After she gets made fun of, she ends up getting a retainer that makes her look like she has normal teeth again. She likes it a lot more because she looks normal and she can eat. Raina also likes this guy named Sam. He was in 6th grade when she was in 7th. And after that she gets made fun of for liking a 6th grader. There was so much going on. This is why I liked this book.
The reason I liked this book was because I have to get braces myself in like 2 months. This book is a good book to me because it had a very interesting ending and beginning. I also liked this book because Raina has a younger sister and she is always fighting with her. She always has an opinion on everything and her sister gets mad a lot. This was a great book to review. By;Irish_99_tik tok


Smile by Raina Telgemeier is a really good book. My favorite part was when Raina got to have all her teeth back. Raina was running, then she trips and loses her 2 front teeth. She goes through a lot of trouble trying to learn how to live without 2 front teeth. She goes through headgear, braces and even fake teeth, and a lot of visits to the dentist. Then at the end of the book, she gets to have her 2 front teeth back. Even though they’re fake, it looks like they're real. For the first time in a long time she finally likes her teeth. The reason why Smile is one of my favorite books is because it reminds me of my favorite movie which is Zootopia. Smile teaches a lesson, it doesn't matter what other people say or think. Smile is also just a really good book. I love how much detail is in it and I loved reading it. It makes you want to read more and more. Smile is just a wonderful book and I really think you should read it, but just warning you, it's a really good book.
Reviewed by LOVE SMILE

The book I will review for the blog is Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Raina lost her front teeth after girl scouts. She’s sad because it hurt and she’s embarrassed. She gets teeth pulled down, but they’re only half way, so it looks like they are still growing in. Read the book to find out what happens next. I like this book because I’m going to have to get braces soon. I have also lost three teeth and they haven’t grown in yet. This is a graphic novel with colorful pictures. They are also funny. Review by KatoJuneBugs

The book Smile by Raina Telgemeier is about Raina. Raina has a bad accident and damages her two front teeth. She has to live through middle school, being bullied by her friends because of her teeth. But in high school she stands up for herself and makes a new friend.  Raina has so much drama going through her life. Will she resolve it all?     

I can relate to this book because it reminds me of trying to fit in and getting along with your friends. I really liked this book because it was funny and sad but amazing. I liked the part when Raina stood up for herself when her friends were bullying her. It made me feel happy when I read it. That is why I like it so much.

Reviewed by 1forest1

Homeless bird, by Gloria Whelan

Homeless bird, by Gloria Whelan, is a wonderful book for readers interested in realistic fiction. It is about a girl, Koly who is thirteen years old and lives in India. Her Mom and Dad were looking for someone for her to marry. They find a boy who was supposedly 16 and in good health… Read it to find out what happens next.   

I really liked this book because it made me understand how this girl felt, when she found out what had happened to her husband. I have never read a book like this, and I am glad I took the chance to read it. This book was very heartwarming, and it made me realize how lucky I am to have a life like mine.

                                              LMC5638  

Hero by Sara Lean

In the book Hero by Sara Lean, a little boy was in a store called Sonic Boom, when suddenly he felt the ground shake.  His dog was right next to him. He ran outside, but then the ground collapsed, the dog fell into the sinkhole.  The little boy stayed at the side of the sinkhole with his dog.  Read the book Hero, to find out what happened to the poor dog in the sinkhole.  

This book reminds me of a something that I read in a newspaper.  It was about when a sinkhole happened in Pennsylvania.  Nobody died, but several people were injured and they had to close the road for more than 5 months.  

-popcorn8585

Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper

Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper is a heartwarming book. Melody, a ten year old girl, has cerebral palsy and gets bullied a lot in school. She has many adventures and hard times but she tries to live her life to the fullest. When she gets a tool to help her talk, her life changes forever.

This is an AMAZING book. It actually made me shed some tears. Melody is an inspiration, she goes through many hard times yet she stays so strong. I wish I could meet her but she is not real. The author, Sharon, is an amazing writer and did a terrific job on this book.  In our school we have a girl that has similar disabilities like Melody. She has similar ways of life and certain ways to do things too. They both are very strong people that have showed me how to have hope in some really hard situations. I hope that one day you will read this book too!

- Top.llama

Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All by Rachel Renee Russell

Dork Diaries, tales from a not-so-smart miss know it all by Rachel Renee Russell is a book about a girl named Nikki. She was being bullied by a girl named Mackenzie. A while later they all had to visit different schools for a week to see what it was like. Nikki went to this school and there was a girl named Taffy. At the time, Taffy was very nice and annoying and loved to take selfies. Later Nikki saw her frenemy Mackenzie. Mackenzie had two annoying people who Nikki called bullies. Nikki's annoying, pretending-to-be-nice-friend Taffy, became a really big bully. Nikki wished she was with her two friends and her crush, but instead she got seperated into a different school. Will Nikki become friends with her frenemy? Will she ever find out why Mackenzie is a bully? Will Nikki get back at Taffy? I like Dork Diaries. I read them all the time. I chose Dork Diaries because they are easy to read, interesting, and also funny. These books also show and tell you why not to bully and what the consequences are. Reviewed by scarykitty1478 

Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All is by Rachel Renee Russell. If you're a girl who likes to read about middle school, or reading diaries, or even writing a diary, then Dork Diaries would be a good book for you to read. There's a girl named Nikki Maxwell, she writes a diary about what’s been happening in her life through middle school and her horrible experiences with MacKenzie Hollister and her friends. Nikki has two best friends named Chloe and Zoe who help her through these experiences with Brandon (her crush) and MacKenzie. When Nikki wants to sign up for a part in writing the school newspaper with Brandon, a few things hold her back, including MacKenzie. If you want to find out what the problems were and how she dealt with them you're going to have to read and find out!

I personally liked this book because when I read the first book I had no idea what it was going to be about. I kept on reading to the end of Dork Diaries and I liked these books, because the books that I’ve read so far have been all happy endings. Also the author describes the place and what happened to Nikki so well it feels like you're actually there with her. If you read, or like Diary of A Wimpy Kid books, the Dork Diaries books are very similar.I really liked this book and I suggest you also read it if you're interested in these types of books!

Reviewed by Cupcakes and donuts

The Big One-Oh by Dean Pitchford

The book The Big One-Oh by Dean Pitchford is a Realistic Fiction book about a kid named Charley Maplewood, who is having trouble planning his 10th  birthday. I would recommend this book to people who like stories with a mix of sad, funny, and exiting feelings. Charley and I have one thing in common; we’re both terrible at planning our birthday parties. The setting is in the present at school and at home. Will Charley be able to prepare for his birthday party before time runs out? Read the book and find out!

Reviewed by Green Giant                      

Romeo and Juliet Code by Phoebe Stone

Romeo and Juliet Code by Phoebe Stone is truly breathtaking.  Some of the main characters are Felicity, or Flissy and Captain Derek.  Felicity is a young girl when her parents leave her in Maine with her uncle, aunt, and Gram.  Flissy is simply devastated.  When Flissy and Derek become close friends, Flissy falls in love with Derek.  When Derek and Flissy follow Uncle Gideon to a small light house on Peace Island, they see a shocking sight that has been happening the whole time…….  I personally love this book, and if you’re into adventurous, realistic fiction, then this is the book for you.   

Reviewed by Fluffy_PANDA101              

Almost Starring Skinny-bones by Barbara Park

This year I read a book titled Almost Starring Skinny-bones.  The book was written by Barbara Park. Barbara Park has written other great funny books. For example, the first Skinny-bones.  This book is very interesting and funny.  It’s about a boy who is named Alex Frankovitch, but some people call him “Skinnybones.” He goes to New York and makes a commercial.  The commercial is about cat food.  He is so exited about it but when he comes back, people laugh at him.  You’ll have to read the book to find out why they are laughing.  I highly recommend it  because it will give you a good laugh. 

Reviewed by soccerboy100

Too Hot to Handle by Matt Christopher

Too Hot to Handle by Matt Christopher is a realistic fiction book. The main characters are David and Don.  I like them because they are funny, humorous and amusing. The main thing that happens in this book is that Don was an all star baseball player but then he got hurt in one of his games, so his little brother David had to go in for him. I think the author’s message is that you should never give up. I would recommend this book if you like baseball.

Reviewed by AreYouMyFriend?

Flat Broke by Gary Paulsen

I am going to tell you why you should read Flat Broke by Gary Paulsen. The main character in the story is Kevin.  I really enjoyed reading about him because he is the kind of guy that is always coming up with ideas, but never thinks them through.  The main things that happen in the story are how Kevin tries to get money to impress the girl he likes.  The setting in the story is in modern day and in modern places.  The author’s message in the story is that you shouldn’t take advantage of people.  The mood throughout the story is funny.  I made a text to text connection to the first book in the series Liar, Liar. They are similar so if you like the first book you will love this one.  I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a funny, entertaining, realistic fiction book. 

Reviewed by Patriots_man

The Janitors Boy by Andrew Clements

The Janitor's Boy, by Andrew Clements, is a realistic fiction book about a boy named Jack.  Jack's dad is a night janitor at Jack’s school.  Jack gets embarrassed by his dad.  Then he get’s an idea.  He chews gum all through the school day. When 7th period comes along, he sticks all of his chewed gum under a desk in the music room.  He did that so his dad would have to clean it up.  Jack gets in trouble.  What will his punishment be?  How will things work out between Jack and his dad?  Find out how their relationship will be by the end of the story.  I would recommend this if you like realistic fiction.  It’s a quick and easy read and a very unique story everyone should try! 

Reviewed by 8infinity8

Swindle by Gordon Korman

Swindle is written by Gordon Korman who made a series of Swindle books including Zoobreak, Framed, Showoff, and Hideout.  Griffin Bing is very lucky. He always has a plan. He is the man with the plan. What if his luck is coming to an end? He is about to move away from his friends, until Ben and Griffin go to a sleepover at a creepy house and find a rare Babe Ruth baseball card. But when they go to S. Wendell to trade it in for money, they get swindled.  Now they will make a team to try to get it back. But there is one problem, a guard dog named Luthor who is very scary. Will the man with a plan move away? Will they get it back? I think this a great book for people who like mystery. They work as a team with muscle, a dog whisperer, an actor, a computer geek, a rock wall climber, a side kid and the man with a plan.       

Reviewed by Junior2711

The main characters in the story, Swindle by Gordon Korman, are Griffin Bing, Ben the dog, Dad, and coach Nimiz.  I like the dog because I’m a HUGE DOG LOVER.  But they don’t know that Ben the dog talks.  At times he acts like a normal dog, but he talks to himself in his head.  One of the main things that happened is when Griffin had a million dollar baseball card, but somehow someone stole the million dollar baseball card.  The author’s message is to inform you about things in particular, like the main thing that had happen in this story.  This book gives you an exciting feeling because you get into reading it and you want to read it more and more.  My connection to this book is that I love dogs and that is pretty much why I chose this book.  Would I recommend this book? “Yes.”

Reviewed by basketballlover23