The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney is a book about a kid named Greg that goes on a terrible road trip with his family. In the book the Heffley’s go on a terrible road trip that Greg's mom planned. There was not enough space so Greg was squished in the back and with not a lot of space who knows what will happen?

 I’ve only read this book and the first book, and these two books made me want to read the rest of the book in the series. But The Long Haul will be my favorite book because it's about a  road trip  that goes horribly wrong. The book made me think about times when me and my brother fight. It’s like I’m greg and my brother is Rodrick. My brother always used to kick me off of xbox. I also love this book because I’ve also watched all the movies and I like to compare them and see what's different .
Reviewed  by Midget nugget god of sauce

The book Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney is about Greg Heffley, who goes on a road trip to Disney World. The story takes place inside his family's car. In the middle of the story they even get a pig. The characters are Greg, Rodrick, mom, dad, Rowley, and Manney. When they go in the car, it turns out to be a bad car ride. Read the book to find out what happens.  

My thoughts and feelings are that this book was good, but I’ve read only one book, then this one.  I wanted to read this book because I’ve been on a long car ride to New York and it was bad.  Also I wanted to read this book because I thought the first one I ever read was funny, so I wanted to read this one. This book was more of a problem book, but also a funny book at the same time. I thought this book was unique.  

Reviewed by RobloxNoLifer

The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney is about a kid named Gregory who is going on a road trip with his family. There is not a lot of room so there will be some problems along the way to their destination. They make some stops that might become trouble. This road trip might be the last one they want to have. With all the bad luck coming their way they might end the vacation before it even starts.

I liked this book because this is kind of like my life. In my family there is not a lot of room in the car, it takes a long time to get to the place we want to go, but in the end, we all have fun and we end up forgetting what happened a few hours ago.

Review by bestfriend13

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

This book called Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is a very funny book to read. One part of it is about the sisters wanting pets. The first two pets were fish but one died, then they got a new one and then they all died. So they got a lizard and the lizard died. The mom and dad said “no more pets for now”.

     Also almost every time they do something they flashback to the past. Like when there was a snake in the car, she had a flashback. I like this book because it is funny and relatable. I also have a sister and something she does gets on my nerves. I do recommend this book and I would read it again and again.

Review by - I am people

I really enjoyed the book, Sisters by Raina Telgemeier! It was an amazing story and I think you should give it a chance too! It is a graphic novel and has lots of pictures.  It reminds me about my crazy sister and also my brother. They like to fight a lot and sometimes I wish they were not my siblings. But I love them very much! 

I liked the book, Sisters by Raina Telgemeier because of all of its twists and its characters. My favorite is Raina. The story starts out with Raina wanting to be a big sister and have someone to play with. Then she gets what she wants. The older sister is Raina and the younger one is Amara. They also have a little brother Will. Their mom and dad don’t get along very well and fight often. The family is going on a trip from California to Colorado. But the dad is not going in the car with Amara, Raina, Will, and Mom. He has to work so he will take a plane. 

The book also has some very interesting flashbacks. While Will, Raina, Amara, and Mom are getting into the car, Will and Amara are fighting over the passenger’s seat. Raina does not want it because of her past. Want me to tell you?  Well if you read the book you will find out! But when their mom’s car breaks down the mom brings Will to the side of the road and waits for someone to give them a ride, leaving Raina and Amara in the car. It gets pretty hot in the car. A man picks up Will and Mom then they drive away. And that is all I will tell you guys! Hope you guys will give it a try. Enjoy!

 Reviewed by Alexis

The book Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is about two sisters and their similarities and differences.  Raina couldn’t wait to be a big sister but when Arma was born she was a little disappointed and things weren't quite how she thought they  would be. Arma was always cranky and crying when she was little and she never wanted to  play with Raina. She always wanted to play alone. Then later on they had a baby brother and something was going on with their parents, so they realized they had to figure out a way to get along.  They start to get along but someone makes a smart comment and they get into an argument. Will  they realize  they have  to get along?

Personally,  I like the book Sisters because I like how they don’t like each other then they make their way back to being friends. My favorite part of the book is when they go on a trip and they have to get along because their parents aren’t getting along, so they know they have to get along.  It’s my favorite part of the book because I love how they realize hey are truly sisters. I really liked the book because I have two sisters and I didn’t know how to get along with them until I read this book. It is a wonderful book.

Review by-awesomesauce65

Sisters is by the author and illustrator, Raina Telgemeier. This book is about two sisters named Raina and Amara and they have a brother named Will. Raina is the oldest sibling. Amara is the second oldest and Will is the youngest. Amara loves to annoy Raina for fun. They all go on a road trip with their mom. They are going to Colorado. A big event in the story is that Amara gets bitten by a ton of mosquitoes. 

My favorite character is Raina. I relate to the book because I have siblings too and sometimes we do fight a lot. But I have 4 siblings, not just two. We do fight a lot,but we love each other. 

Review by : Myrical 

The book I will review for the blog is Sisters by Raina Telgemeier. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if you had a sister? Well Sisters is one of the books that Raina Telgemeier wrote about her childhood and in the book Raina and her little sister, Amara  fight on a family road trip and everyone is there, their mom, their little brother but not their dad. In the book you learn why the sisters fight so much. Read the book to find out more.

I like this book because I can relate to it. I don’t have any sisters but I always fight with my cousin, and we always make up. Well, almost always.

Review by BACON is best 🐷

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is a very good book. It is about a girl named Raina and she wanted a sister. When she finally got one, as they got older, all they did was argue. Their mom wanted to visit their cousins because they had not seen them in ten years. Raina and her sister Amara live in Colorado and her cousins live in California. So for them to visit, they had to spend a week in the car traveling and they argued the whole time.

This relates to to me because when I am with my brother he always is annoying but I still love him because he is my brother. In the winter I go snowboarding with my mom and my grandparents and we take my brother sledding. The drive is three hours so he is a pain. This is how the book relates to me. This book also is almost like the book Smile, which is also by Raina Telgemeier.

Review by Horse Rider0

My book is Sisters, by Raina Telgemeier. The main character is Raina and she can’t wait to be a big sister! But then her sister Amara is born. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Now Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Want to learn more? Read the book and find out what happens next!

What I liked about the book is that it is about sisters and I have two. I think it is a good book to read. Me and one of my sisters read it all the time. If I were to rate it, I would give it a 10. But you should read it and see for yourself.

Reviewed by Dog Girl


Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novel and 2017 RICBA nominee. Sisters tells the story of Raina and Amara, her little sister. They are on a road trip from California to Colorado to visit their extended family.  Although the story takes place during the road trip, there are flashbacks to when Amara was first born and their early years together. The two girls have very different personalities and have trouble getting along with each other. All the things Raina thought they would do as sisters, dress up, dolls, etc. don't work out. Then they are stuck on a very long car ride together. Will they find a way to be loving sisters to each other?

Like Smile, Sisters is autobiographical in that it relays real happenings from the author/illustrator's own life story. It is funny and also touching. Telgemeier does a great job in examining the relationship between Amara and Raina. If you have a sister, and like graphic novels, this is the book for you!

Mrs. Castro

Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Jacobson

Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Jacobson is a gripping story about a boy named Jack, who is left at a campground in Maine by his mother.  He attempts to make it home to Boston by himself, and keeps the fact that his mother is gone a secret.  Two big problems are that he's only eleven years old and the campground is three states away from his home.  How will he survive with no place to sleep, no food, almost no money, and no adult to take care of him? I felt so sorry for Jack as I read this story and was touched by the love and understanding he had for his mother and her "spinning" problems.

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable by Dan Gutman

What better time to read then during a blizzard?  So, for the Blizzard of 2013, I cracked open Dan Gutman's, The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable.  It's about a pair of twins, brother (Coke) and sister (Pepsi).  I know, funny names, right?  They are two really smart kids who are targeted by a dangerous group of adults who are trying to kill them.  Their parents are oblivious to the danger they are in, and set out on a cross country road trip.  Thinking they'll be safe once they leave their hometown, the kids have no idea that trouble will follow.  I personally enjoyed following the kids' road trip on the map, as they dodged danger in real places from West to East across the U.S.  Lots of adventure involved in this book and there is an ending that will make you want to read the next Genius Files book, because this is the first in a series.  We have a ton of Gutman books in the library, so if you like his style of writing, you'll enjoy this too.

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

The Popularity Papers The Rocky Road Trip by Amy Ignatow

The Popularity Papers The Rocky Road Trip by Amy Ignatow is an amazing book.  The story is about two girls, Lydia and her friend Julie.  Julie goes on a road trip across the U.S.A with her best friend and two dads.  What will happen when Lydia drops Julie off at their dads?  Read the book to find out how their summer goes.  This book is not available in the school library, yet!

Reviewed by Stefon12