Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey

 

Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey is about Dog Man, who has to go through the troubles of having a cone on his head. Lil’ Petey who keeps trying to keep Petey on his good side. As well as Petey who is trying to be on tv without any interruptions. All in all, all the characters have their own problems that they’re all going through.

I think that this book is really funny, has a lot of action and is easy for anyone to read. Although I do suggest that you should read all the other dog man books before you read this one. I really like this graphic novel series and I believe it is the best. 

Review By: Penguinja

Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal by Barbara Park

    In Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal by Barbara Park, Junie B. Jones gets invited to Lucille’s slumber party, at her rich Nanna’s home. Junie B’s friend, Grace, is also going. They’re excited because they consider Lucille extremely rich. She wears elegant clothing has rich furniture and brags about her fancy life. Spending your time at a rich nanna’s house would be amazing, right? At least she thought so. 

    This book is mostly written for younger audiences. It's funny and child friendly. My favorite character is either Junie B. or Lucille. Junie B. is funny because she isn’t mature enough to know many things, and Lucille has a sassy attitude like most little kids. This book reminds me of when I was in kindergarten and acted like a crazy kid when I knew absolutely nothing. Junie B. is like other kindergarteners, too hyper!

Review by Everly

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy by Barbara Park is about Junie B. Jones when she gets stuck on Pet Day with no dogs allowed! But that’s the only kind of pet Junie B. has! Read the book to find out what crazy stuff Junie B. does to try and get a pet to school! Also, she tries to keep her grandma’s fish she had caught at a lake. When Junie B. tries to take the fish to school UH-OH! She luckily found a pet, a surprise in front of her eyes. This book is a mix of fiction and fantasy, and of course Junie B. is my favorite character because she adds a lot of humor and action to the story. My favorite event of the book is when Junie B. finds out there is Pet Day and her face starts to become angry, because she only had a dog. The genre is realistic fiction.

This book is absolutely amazing and super funny. Unlike other Junie B. Jones’ books, this is the only ideal book that features any animals. I would recommend this book because it always makes me break out in tears. When I read this book for the first time, it reminded me of when I was 5, my preschool also had a Pet Day, and I also did not have a pet just like Junie B. So, I had to make a yellow snake out of clay and brought some ants in a jar. I was pretty proud of myself that day. But, I laugh at the silly memory now. This book mostly reminds me of my childhood and my early first grade year. I absolutely LOVE these books SO much. When my mom tells me to read something else, I say,”I love these books, I'm going to read them.” My mom doesn’t mind, and lets me read them. I also love the few pictures, because they show the main events. These are a few reasons I would recommend this book.

 Reviewed by: Nature Lover

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End

The Deep End is an amazing edition to the Diary of Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. My favorite scene is where Gregory the main character has to hide from this kid who told the park ranger that Gregory made a mess at the condiment section, so he dives in the pool and holds his breath until everyone rushes out of the pool because- {Spoilers}. It adds a lot of suspense which is a great example of how beautifully written this book is. This book is mainly about a trip that Greg and his family went on, which has many exciting moments.  Its tone is just like what a middle schooler would write, but it is fiction even though it seems real.

This funny book reminds me of the time I went to NH with my dad and crazy stuff happened to us{Which is also where I read this book}. This is the 15th book from the series, which shows how much people love this series. This is so far my favorite book in this wonderful book series from Jeff Kinney. I 100% recommend this book to all ages and everyone.

Review by - Blue Tiger  

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce

       Big Nate is an awesome series by Lincoln Peirce, but I particularly like In a Class by Himself, because I find it funnier and more relatable than the other books. Nate starts off thinking there's a test, and if he fails it, he’ll end up in summer school! Here's the thing, he forgot all his notes at school! When he gets to school it turns out that he worried for nothing because there's no test and, he forgot his lunch! So his friend, Teddy, offers to share his lunch, which was Chinese food, and hands Nate a fortune cookie. Nate opens it, thinking it will be something silly, but it turns out to say something way more than that. What did it say? It said that he will surpass all others, but I think Nate took it a little to far. The rest of the day does not go according to plan. But by the end of the day Nate did it! He surpassed all others! How? I guess you'll have to read the book to find out!
 
       Like I said before, I think that the Big Nate series is awesome, but I particularly like this one because I feel it's more funny and relatable than the others! This book kind of reminded me of some real life situations. I also like the colors on the cover on the book, I think they're eye-appealing and pretty. And the tittle is clever, given the events in the book. I really enjoyed this book, I hope you do too!
      By: fixer_upper12

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

39 story treehouse book by Andy Griffiths

The 39 story treehouse book by Andy Griffiths, is a book about two boys named Terry and Andy that made a huge 39 story treehouse filled with inventions and everything you can imagine.  Terry  was finishing up building the last story of the house.  Mr. Big Nose wanted a book about Andy and Terry in two days but they didn't have that much time to make a funny and entertaining book. Terry showed Andy the invention he made which was a story machine.  The story machine made stories any kind of way.  The machine was making the book and Andy and Terry left the house to go see their friend. Once they got back home the machine locked Terry and Andy out and they couldn't get in. There was this man called the Un-inventor and he was on the moon because he almost un-invented the whole world!  They didn't care because they really needed him to un-invent the machine.

I liked this book because it was really funny and it was very entertaining.  I also thought it was cool because the un-inventor un-invented the whole world! It was awesome and all the characters were funny and entertaining. It was ALSO cool because they build a 39 story treehouse with everything you can imagine like a pool filled with sharks and a chocolate pool and EVERYTHING. I really liked this book and I hope you do too.

@chickenstrips

Nerds by Michael Buckley

In the book, Nerds by Michael Buckley, there is a girl who is fighting a scientist. The scientist is on a train fighting the girl.  She is about to fall off when she catches herself. Then the liquid spills out and all over them. The characters are nerds who were being bullied so they become scientists. The villains are attacking the science nerds.

I think my rating for this book would be a five star. You should read this if you like action. I like action stories because it’s described very well. NERDS, stands for National Espionage Rescue and Defense Society. The NERDS fight villains. I like how the books in this series are set up.

   -minionlover3773   

The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is all about how Greg gets in a pickle because he lost his friend. In the middle he and his brothers go to his Uncle Gary’s wedding. He was the assistant flower boy. He and Rowley had a “HUGE” fight that lead to their friendship being “RUINED”. I wonder if they will be friends again? After that fight Greg was trying to make a new friend because, Rowley has a new best friend and that made Gregory jealous. I have all of the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid books and you wouldn’t believe how much they make me laugh. Dav Pilkey, and Jeff Kinney are my favorite book writers. Captain Underpants, and Diary Of A Wimpy Kid are my two most favorite series. I think Jeff Kinney is “VERY” creative and has a lot of imagination. I hope you all can agree Diary of a Wimpy Kid is one of the most wonderful book series ever. 

Reviewed by Fortnite4Ever2007


Greg Heffley, a middle school pre-teen, has many problems throughout the book, The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney. For example he is trying to date a girl named Holly Hills. He goes roller skating one night because he overheard Holly talking about going there that night, but Greg has some bad luck. Will he get to date Holly? Greg also goes to his best friend Rowley’s sleepover, thinking Holly would be there again after overhearing she was going to the sleepover. Was she there or not? Read to find out!

I recommend this book to people who have a good sense of humor. To me this book is funny and more of a 4th to 7th grade book. I also think the author did very good with the book because he made movies about the books. The movies are very family enjoyable. This book reminds me of all the times I read all the other Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and watched the movies.

PineApplePen321

Funny Business edited by Jon Scieszka

Funny Business is a great book for anyone looking for a good laugh. It has tons of funny stories to entertain anyone, like a murderous turkey, a super hero school, or an alien ghost possessed biker that stole a kid’s room. I forgot to mention that it has a lot of different authors, so I can only really mention the editor, Jon Scieszka. In many ways it is an extremely funny and entertaining book.

I can relate to many of the stories in the book because they are stories about people doing stupid things with their friends, and I do a lot of stupid things with my friends. I’d gladly recommend this book to anyone with a sense of humor. Now GO AND READ IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

reviewed by : KTD GAMER

Big Nate and Friends by Lincoln Peirce is a great book full of humor and adventure. If you like comics, then this is the book for you. Nate is a boy in middle school and is on a wild adventure with his friends, Teddy and Francis. Nate wants to sell wall hangings but Arthur is selling more.  Nate has a huge ego, and thinks everything is about him. Nate is also supposedly the leader of his small group of friends. He hates school and the social studies teacher, Mrs Godfrey. Teddy is like Nate a bit, he also doesn't like school, but then again who does? He doesn’t have a huge ego like Nate though. Francis is very smart and likes to go to school and get good grades, unlike Teddy and Nate. So if you're looking for a funny book to read that has comics then this is the book for you and I suggest you read this.

I thought the book was funny and had its moments. My favorite part was when Nate went to a school meeting and he was a reporter for the school paper. He fell asleep so someone else saw him and wrote in the paper “Reporter from p.s 38 falls asleep during meeting” and I thought that was funny. You should definitely read the book.

Reviewed by goldenXnaruto

                                              

Middle School:Just My Rotten Luck by James Patterson

Middle School:Just My Rotten Luck is a good book. It was funny and exciting too. It is about Rafe Khatchadorian and his life. Rafe is in seventh grade and has trouble at school. He forgets his homework and gets detention. Before the school year starts, Rafe and his mom go to his school to talk with the principals. What I like best about the story is when Rafe joins the flag football team because Rafe NEVER liked sports. My sister at school gets bullied sometimes. She always tells her teachers about it, and the person who does it, gets in trouble. Will they let Rafe in the school? Read it to find out.

Reviewed by #Pats21

I Totally Funniest by James Patterson

I Totally Funniest by James Patterson is a great book! In the story, the main character Jamie Grimm has been entered into a Planet's Funniest Kid competition by his Uncle. When Jamie returns home he starts to act like a jerk to his friends, so his friends don’t hang out with him anymore. Jamie also has to face major competition from Chatty Patty, Anthony, and Judy.This book reminds me of a vacation trip I went on to Disney, and once I was in an eating competition. I really like this book because the characters show great feeling and suspense. Read this book to find out if Jamie Grimm wins the Planet's Funniest Kid competition.  

Reviewed by: MoneyMan

Middle School: Save Rafe by James Patterson

Middle School: Save Rafe by James Patterson is a great story for people who like realistic fiction. Rafe was at a school in the city, but the school is now closing. So he has to try to get back into his old school. He got kicked out of the old school because he doesn’t follow the rules. He has to go to this camp. In the camp it is really hard to pass. If he passes he will get back into the school. When he goes to talk to the principal he realizes that the old principal retired and the rude secretary is now the new principal. Plus, her sister is now the secretary. Her sister is also rude. Rafe’s luck is bad. So if you want to know more, then go read the book. If you don’t believe me, then read all the other books in the series. Just see how bad Rafe’s luck really is.                                                                           

Middle School: Save Rafe reminded me of the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid because in that book a kid named Greg also has very bad luck. It is a series just like Middle School. I think that both books are very good.

Reviewed by Durantula

Life of Zarf: the Trouble With Weasels by Rob Harrell

Life of Zarf: the Trouble With Weasels by Rob Harrell was an entertaining adventure and the first of a new series that is sure to be very popular. This fractured fairy tale is one of the RICBA 2016 nominees. Readers will love the funny comicstrip style drawings that add to the story of Zarf, a troll who is at the bottom of the popularity scale in his school. When he has a run in with Prince Roquefort, Zarf is left with his two only friends Kevin (a pig, and descendent of "The Three Little Pigs") and Chester (a not-so-funny court jester). Zarf's problems multiply as the prince challenges him to a joust, Snuffweasels capture the king, and Zarf ends up behind bars in the dungeon. Read to find out if the hot-tempered troll can save himself and the kingdom, and prepare to laugh a lot along the way.

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

The Map Trap by Andrew Clements

The Map Trap by Andrew Clements will thrill Clements' fans and is one of the 2016 RICBA Nominees. Over the summer I listened to the audiobook available for download from the Warwick Public Library. Read by Keith Nobbs it was a wonderful rendition of the story. I can see this as a great read aloud for teachers, especially those wanting to introduce maps in a new and fun way. It all begins when Alton Barnes' parents name their yet unborn son from a map in the car on the way to the hospital. Alton grows up with a love of maps that even expands to include geocaching. If you don't know what geocaching is, read the book, there's a great explanation of this fun hobby. Alton loves making maps, but some of his maps are a bit unusual. For instance, the map he draws of his teacher's brain. When that map goes missing, Alton will do anything to get it back!

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

Bird and Squirrel on the Run! by James Burks

If you like humorous, graphic novels then you will love Bird and Squirrel on the Run! by James Burks. The main characters are Bird, Squirrel, and Cat.  I’ll tell you one main event.  Squirrel loses all of his food while trying to save Bird.  The story takes place in a forest at noontime in fall. The author’s purpose is to tell the message, Don’t leave you’re friends; you don’t know what is around the corner. Did you know that Bird and Squirrel is like Bone?  If you like Bone then you will love Bird and Squirrel. After reading Bird and Squirrel, recommend it to a friend.       

Reviewed by Pit bull 471

I Even Funnier by James Patterson

I Even Funnier by James Patterson is about the Funniest kid in New York (Jamie Grimm) who is trying to become the funniest kid in the world. But Jamie will face some huge problems in his way, like his Uncle will have a heart attack. Do you think Jamie will become the world’s funniest kid comic?

I loved this book because it was a funny exciting book. But I was a little mad because it left me on a cliffhanger. Still, I do recommend this book.

The Phenomenal One  


I am reviewing the book I Even Funnier by James Patterson.  I think it is a funny book.  My favorite character is Jamie because he has funny catch phrases.  There are problems with a bully who won’t stop bothering Jamie. You’re going to have to read the book to find out more.  I recommend this book because it will make you laugh.  Maybe you will read it, or maybe you already have.  That’s my review.

Reviewed by sdc12                                                                                          

                                                                                          

Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo

Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo is the delightful winner of the 2014 Newbery Award.  DiCamillo is one of my favorite authors.  She wrote Because of Winn-Dixie, and The Tale of Despereaux, to name two of her most popular novels.  Flora and Ulysses has easily become another one of my personal favorites.  It is a simple story, rich in vocabulary and peopled with funny, quirky characters.  Flora is a young girl whose parents are separated.  She befriends a squirrel, named Ulysses, who had been accidentally vacuumed up by her neighbor, Tootie.   The poor squirrel seems near death, until Flora takes charge of the situation with CPR and mouth to mouth resuscitation.  Yes, mouth to mouth resuscitation - on a squirrel!  The ensuing, rollicking, comical, wondrous adventures of Flora & Ulysses begins.  Pick up a copy as soon as possible and read this one out loud with your classes. They will love it!

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

Ungifted by Gordon Korman

Ungifted by Gordon Korman is a funny cause and effect story.  Ungifted was a RICBA nominee in 2014.  Read it to find out what happens when Donovan, an impulsive likable main character, whacks a statue's butt.  Events are sent "rolling" as Donovan tries to keep from getting into trouble.  The humor of this book lies in the author's ability to keep Donovan dodging, as he tries to avoid one kind of problem or another.  Korman is the author of Swindle and Zoobreak.  Ungifted is similar to each of those books, and like them, it is centered on a group of students trying to navigate the adult world of rules.  Read and enjoy!

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro