Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk is a 2017 Newbery honor book and so it was on my must read list. The story is set in Pennsylvania farm country, which is where I grew up. The main character's name is Annabelle and she is 12 year's old. It is 1943 and Annabelle goes to school in a one room school house with her two little brothers. Everything is fine until a girl named Betty moves in with her grandparents and starts at the school with Annabelle. Betty turns out to be a mean, violent bully and Annabelle has to try and protect her brothers and herself from Betty's threats.

This story was very suspenseful. Betty is a scary, violent bully and the author does a great job at pacing the book to heighten the tension. There is another character with whom Annabelle and Betty interact. His name is Toby. He is a war veteran who lives alone in the hills and doesn't really talk much to anyone. Because of the rumors Betty spreads about Toby, when she turns up missing Toby is blamed for her disappearance. Annabelle can't believe Toby would hurt anyone, but she's not sure. She needs more time to figure it all out. You will race through the pages of this book with your heart pounding! I know I did!

Teachers this would be a great read aloud and discussion book.

Mrs. Castro

Harry Potter: and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K Rowling is about Harry Potter’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry hears sounds coming out of the halls of hogwarts. He can see weird writing on the walls. Will Harry venture to find out the secrets or will he stay safe?

    

I love this book so much.This is definitely my favorite book. I love fantasy books so much. I have loved fantasy books ever since I was little. It is a great book.   

Reviewed by HPfan09

Harry Potter: and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling is a book of suspense and action. It makes the reader sit on the edge of the seat. This is personally my favorite book. It will make you want to watch the movie and read more of the series. That's my summary about Harry Potter.

My opinion of this book is that it's a fantastic book. I think it was fantastic because of all of the action and suspense. My favorite part is when they found the three headed dog behind the door.

- Yvng07

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

In the book Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket, there are three children called the Baudelaire children. They are put in a very unpleasant situation. Their parents died in a very bad fire in their house. So now they have another guardian that watches them. They go through lots of stress. Read it and you’ll find out about this terrible guardian.

This story reminds me of my childhood. Not what was happening to the Baudelaire children, but I was always told tales. These tales were very mysterious, just like the one in this book. It keeps me curious. I honestly recommend you read this book. This book has unpleasant tales, but there was nothing stopping me from putting it down. There are very mysterious things happening every moment.

Review by Baller#30

The book I read was the Bad Beginning, by Lemony Snicket, (Daniel Handler). This book is about the Baudelaire orphans Sunny, Klaus, and Violet whose parents have died. The children now live with a terrible man named Count Olaf who wants to take all their money. Read to find out if Count Olaf gets their money.

    What I liked about the book was that it was a page turner. It really made me want to keep reading.The book is one in a series so you could learn more about the characters and their problems.The reason why I liked this book was because I have a brother and a little sister and we are all curious about something different, just like they are in the book.

Reviewed by:Cheer123

The series of unfortunate events: Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket is about three children whose parents die and they move into a disgusting house with an evil man named Count Olaf. Count Olaf tries to steal the Baudelaire’s money.

I thought the book was very interesting and a bit creepy.  It was creepy because of all the things that Count Olaf did to the Baudelaire’s family. For example, He made Violet marry him so he could steal the money they had. Will they escape?

  By Domenator_D

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket is a thriller story. This book has so many twists and turns that you can never predict what is going to happen. It starts as a tragedy by losing something important, jumps to abuse, to horrible acting, and child like spying to save one another.

I like this book because I feel like I’m a little bit of each character. I think I can be quick on my feet and come up with inventive ideas like Violet. I am like Claus because we both like to study stuff and we are both cautious with stuff. Also, even though I am cautious I sometimes like to take risks.

Puppy98

Better off Friends, by Elizabeth Eulberg

Better off Friends, by Elizabeth Eulberg, is a dramatic story about a boy named Levi and a girl named Macallen who go through alot together and have a very strong bond. They feel they might be more than friends.

Levi and Macallan’s story can be relatable for some people because their situation is very realistic. I like this book because I like books about friendships and books I can relate to. My favorite character in this book was Levi, because he is caring and strong hearted.

future_queen

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling is one of the best books I've ever read. Harry Potter is not a normal boy. He is a wizard. His parents died when he was a one year old by the hand of Lord Voldemort. Harry’s mom gave up her life to save Harry, so when Voldemort tried to kill Harry it backfired. Now he is trying to find horcruxes to defeat Voldemort. Read the book to find out what happens.

This book reminds me that everything is not always going to be easy, but don’t give up. If you don’t try you’ll never succeed. This book reminds me that life is full of mistakes. If you don’t admit your mistakes you may lose something or someone.

Reviewed by Blackwidow004

Loot: How to Steal a Fortune by Jude Watson

Do you know how to steal a fortune? Well Jules and March do.  In the story Loot: How to Steal a Fortune, by Jude Watson, Jules and March’s mother and father die, but they didn't know each other. Alfie died because his sister in law pushed him off a large building.  Before Alfie fell he tossed March a moonstone.  When March got home he found a backpack with clues inside.  Then Jules and March meet Izzy and Darius and they say they will help them steal a fortune.  Read this book if you want to know how to steal a fortune.

Reviewed by K.Staccs

The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan is about two kids and their rich family who are trying to find the 39 clues. Who will be the first one to find the first clue in the whole family? This is a mystery book, adventure book, and part of a series.


This book reminded me of my family because they are competitive just like the family in the book. We all have a lot of fun playing games together as a family. If you like following clues, try this book.


Review by#soxgreenmonster

The 39 Clues: Maze of Bones, written by Rick Riordan, is about a person’s grandmother, who dies.  In her will she said, “You can have two millon dollars, or go on the clue hunt”.  The main characters,  Dan and Amy  take on the clue hunt challenge. 

I recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery and suspense.  I’m trying to read all the 39 clues books and I really like this book.  I’m someone who does not like to read, but I like this series.

Reviewed by Bruinsswag12

Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool

Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool is one of the 2015 Rhode Island Children Book Award Nominees.  Vanderpool has also written Moon Over Manifest, a Newbery Award book.   Navigating Early is a true adventure story that takes place in the mountains of Maine.  In Vanderpool's story, her character, Early Auden is fascinated with the story that the number pi (3.14...) tells him, about a boy named Pi.  When Jack Baker moves to Maine from Kansas, to attend a boarding school for boys after his mother's death, Early and Jack become friends.  Both of the boys have had to face the loss of beloved family members, Jack's mother, and Early's brother.  The story of Pi is set within the story of Early and Jack.  Early and Jack set out on a quest together to search for Pi, who is missing.  The quest is a dangerous one.  The boys will be threatened by frightening gun-toting men, hunted by dogs,  and faced with a huge bear.  Can the boys survive the wilderness and find what they have lost?  Read Navigating Early to decide if you want to vote for it in February of 2015.

At the end of the story the author references Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant: A Memoir by Daniel Tammet.  I was glad that I had already read this book and remember how fascinated I was by the author, who saw numbers in colors and sizes and shapes, just like Early Auden.   If you are interested in understanding someone who thinks differently than you, you can listen to Daniel Tammet giving a talk about how he sees numbers and words.  He shows paintings that express how numbers, including pi, look to him.

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

Amulet book 1, The Stonekeeper is written and illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi. This book is about a family of 4 who got into a car accident and the car fell over a cliff. The dad got killed. So a few years later the mom and the 2 kids move to this new house in this new town .In the house they find an amulet that brings them to this mysterious place. Read to find out what the place is! I like this book because it’s a graphic novel and I love graphic novels. I also like Amulet books because they are very interesting. This is my favorite Amulet book because this is the only Amulet book where they go to a mysterious place. Reviewed by funnykid98


The book that I read was Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. This book is about a girl who found a mysterious necklace in her Grandpa’s old house. She lives with her mom and brother. But when she puts the necklace on she has a choice to be its master or not. She doesn't know that it can lead her into danger for her family and her. Along the way she found some friends to help her. If you want to solve this mystery just keep on reading!                        

In my opinion I love the book. It is so fun to uncover the mysteries that they have for you. I think it  is a great book and I think everyone else will love it too!! I Also, I have a connection to make it is kinda like me and my sister, we found a weird necklace at the beach. We showed my mom but we had to put it back in the water where we found it.

                                                                                                         

Review By PuppyLover_1130


Amulet: The Stonekeeper is by Kazu Kibuishi.  The story begins with a girl named Emily, she is with her mom and dad. They were getting her brother from the arcade. But they were in a car crash and their dad died. This book will take you to other worlds as you travel with the characters. I really enjoyed this book and I hope you do too.

Reviewed by Birdman28

Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn

Deep And Dark And Dangerous is written by Mary Downing Hahn. This book is not for people who don’t like mystery. This book is about an eleven year old girl named Ali. She finds a pictures in her attic which has her mother and aunt.But someone else in the picture and no one knows who. And Ali  wants to  find who is in the picture.She goes to a cabin where her mother used to live with her cousin and aunt and meets a suspicious girl. Is she friendly? Does she know about the photo? Who is she really? Check out the book to find out all of the books secrets.

       This book gave me the chills, but in an exciting way wanting to know what's next. I fell in love with the book in 2015 when I read it for the first time. I read it in my spare time during class and at home when I was bored in my room. I thought this book would be boring but you can’t  judge a book by its cover. If you don’t read the beginning or the end you will not get what is happening. When I read it the second time I accidently skipped a couple pages. I didn't get what was happening and that was my second time. I laughed out loud when I realized what I did. But, I truly love this amazing mystery book.

AwesomeA1

The book Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn, is a horror book and also suspenseful. I enjoyed this book because something was always happening and you want to read on, but unfortunately I only had a certain amount of time to read it each day in class so I took it home and read a lot of it. One of my favorite characters is Sissy because she is mean and funny about everything.  That is a good thing, but also bad because you can get in trouble for being mean. Ali is the main character.  She has a little cousin named Emma, who is scared and has bad dreams about someone scary who her mom and aunt hung out with when they were little. This girl had a tragic accident and died. Read this book to find out what happened to the girl and what they do to prevent being haunted.

Reviewed by monster123

Do you like ghost stories? Well, if so, you would love Deep and Dark and Dangerous. Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn is eerie and suspenseful.  A girl named Ali finds a torn photo of her aunt and mom at Gull Cottage. Who is the other girl? Her aunt Dulcie shows up to ask Ali if she wanted to go to Gull Cottage. Once she’s there things start getting strange. She finds out who the girl was in the torn photo, a dark secret about her aunt and mom, and more. I highly recommend this book for people who like ghost stories. Never mess with a ghost!

Reviewed by Bob 2

Deep And Dark And Dangerous is a thrilling and emotional story. A 13 year old girl named Ali goes to Gull Cottage Lake house with her aunt Dulcie and her 7 year old cousin Emma. After a couple of weeks staying at the lake house, Emma, her little cousin meets a 10 year old girl named Sissy, who Ali strongly dislikes until some secrets are uncovered…

Reviewed by Pinkxox003

Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Dawning Hahn is awesome. Deep and Dark and Dangerous will leave you at the edge of your seat.  Ali is 13 years old named and Ali’s cousin Emma go to Gull Cottage. There is a girl named Sissy and she is a bad influence.  Something goes wrong, but you will have to read to find out what it is.  Deep and Dark and Dangerous reminds me of a time my Aunt went to this lake house and there was something strange about that house.  Enjoy Deep and Dark and Dangerous.

Reviewed by Rocco06 J J

Out of the Dark by Betty Ren Wright

Do you like a good thrill?  Then Out of the Dark by Betty Ren Wright is the book for you!  Jessica Belland had seen something… Something no one would ever believe…Could it be a ghost out to get her?  Here’s why I like books about ghosts.  When I had just moved into my new house, I was about 2 or 3 and I was just getting ready for bed.  I was trying so hard to get to sleep but I couldn’t because there was a grown girl sitting on the end of my bed singing.  My mom didn’t see her, but I could.  My mom and I came to the conclusion that it was not a real girl!  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a good suspense and creepy book.

Reviewed by Dancingbananaz99