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   

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

The Diary of a wimpy kid Dog days by Jeff Kinney is about a boy named Greg who tells you about his vacation. He doesn't like the outdoors and he loves playing video games. One day during the summer Greg’s friend Rowley invited him to a country club that his friend Rowley goes to. After a couple weeks Greg is not invited anymore because he was complaining about the littlest things. In my opinion, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days is probably one of the best series ever made. I have probably read this book 20 times. I hope I gave you enough information about this book and I hope you read it and like it, like I do. By: DJ Curty Kibbles  

Diary of a wimpy kid dog days by Jeff Kinney is about a kid named Greg. It's summer and everyone's outside and Greg is inside playing games. His mom makes him join a reading club and at the end he realizes that he had fun, even though he wasn't inside playing video games.

My opinion about the book, Diary of a wimpy kid, is that it is fun and interesting to read. A couple of things about the book is that it can happen in real life and there is a series of books that Jeff Kinney wrote and made movies about the books. It can relate to life because sometimes I will play video games for 3 hours straight, and things won’t always go your way. I think that other people should read the book because it is very fun to read and it is really interesting.

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In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney, Greg always wanted a dog, so he tries to persuade his parents to get one for his birthday. The story takes place mostly outside because Greg’s mother persuades him to go have fun outside.  But he really wanted to play video games.  The author’s message is if you put your mind into it, then you will get what you want.  I like this book because it is very funny.  The book reminds me of when I begged for a dog, then after a while I got one on my mom’s birthday.  I would recommend this book because everyone likes Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.

Reviewed by Coco Loco

Dairy of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney is about a boy named Greg. Greg is on summer vacation, but he wants to play video games all summer.  His mom does not want him to do that.  Greg’s mom wants him to play outside and read.  Greg doesn’t like reading and he got in a fight with his best friend.  How will Greg spend his summer vacation?  Read it and find out! 

I like this book, because I can relate to Greg's life.  I don’t really like reading and I like video games.  I love the dairy of a wimp kid series, because I can relate to it and it’s a fast easy read.  I read this book over the summer, and once I started reading I could not stop!  I think anyone who is looking for a good, fun, easy book, this is the book for you!

Reviewed by iloveitaly123

Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson

Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson is a book I can really connect to.   I also have a favorite sibling.  This book is great if you are in to sad books.   Wheezy is the poor twin that gets no attention and only has one friend whose name is Call.  Wheezy is not very pretty and her sister Caroline is beautiful.  Wheezy feels very unloved.  She lives on an island in the mid-50s.  This book is very sad, but this stuff happens in real life.  Don’t be embarrassed to read it in school, even if you have a kid named Jacob in your grade.

Reviewed by Bunny 123

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

This awesome book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, is a non-stop adventure of a boy named Hugo who lives in the walls of a train station. This is an exciting and thrilling story about how a little boy has to live alone with no family.  His father died from a fire and when the uncle took Hugo in, the uncle disappeared. So Hugo now lives alone and fixes clocks to stay hidden. But Hugo needs to fix an automaton (robot) because he thinks the automaton will write him a message that comes from his father. This story involves a little girl and an old grumpy man that will lead to the secrets of this mysterious automaton.

Reviewed by Alligator123

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is very good.  It is about a boy named Hugo who lives in the 1930’s as an orphan. In the beginning of the book it becomes very interesting because Hugo goes through a lot of bad stuff.  One thing is that his dad dies in a fire so he lives with his uncle and his uncle goes out one day and never returns. If you like sad and interesting books, I would recommend this book.

Reviewed by Biker420

The Invention of Hugo Cabret  is not only a good book, but it’s a fast easy read!  This book has pictures which make the book different than all the other books.  It also makes this book unique.  Don’t worry, this book has lots of pages with words too.  The Invention Of Hugo Cabret has a mystery with a twist! Also unexpected things happen.  Hugo always loved to work on clocks with his father but then something happens to their relationship.  Hugo learns how to provide for himself.  This is a realistic fiction book and it is fantastic!  I looked up the movies that Papa George made and they are real! 

Reviewed by benji1299