The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, was about a girl named Jessie and her brother Evan who had a Lemonade War. They had an argument because Evan wouldn’t play with Jessie any more and they agreed to have a Lemonade War. Who ever came up with a hundred dollars or more would win and get the loser's money. So they both had a lemonade stand with their friends, but they added some things to their lemonade stands, like face painting so they could get more money. Then, Evan stole his sister's money, because he knew he was going to lose. He accidently loses the money at his friend’s house. Do you think he is going to tell Jessie? Who do you think will win now?

I really liked this book. I just couldn’t keep my eyes off it. I really loved how there were a lot of cliffhangers, but I would appreciate if the story was told from Jesse's point of view or Evan’s point of view. The Lemonade War really reminded me of when I saw this movie of when two neighbors had a war on who had the best christmas lights.

Reviewed by: puppy1394

The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King

In the Kingdom of Delain Peter is soon to become king with his father soon to be dead and Peter as the eldest child, or will his destiny be ruined by the castle magician who will do anything to make the younger son Thomas king? Will the magician even frame someone for murder? Read The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King to find out.

My thoughts on the book are that the book has a very well written plot and that the book itself is well written. My favorite character in the book is Peter mostly because he is so smart and daring at the same time. Then another reason why I like this book is because it has a lot of funny moments. One funny moment that I liked was when Peter beat up the prison guard with ease.

My connection with the book is my relationship with my younger brother. Mostly because me and my little brother are really close as brothers. Another connection with the book is I remember climbing up and down a rope for the first time, because in the book Peter tries to escape prison on a rope.

Review by thatLONELYkid

When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson

In the book When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are in high school.They are both dominating on the basketball  court. Then they go to college and play on the best teams.They are both rivals. Finally they get drafted to the NBA. In the book they are ruling there too, but when they face each other in the championship it goes all the way to game seven. Read to find out whose team wins.

I thought the book was very good at explaining what happened in the careers of Larry and Magic, with their injuries and stats. It was very interesting. I learned so much about the teams and those two players, but I learned about many other players too. I thought the book was great and very descriptive. I would recommend reading it to anyone who likes sports.

Review by #1celticsfan

Soar by Joan Bauer

Soar by Joan Bauer is a wonderful book! Soar is about a boy named Jeremiah who has a heart problem. He and his father have to move to Ohio because of a job Walt, his father, has to do. Jeremiah is a big baseball fan, but when something bad happens to one of the players on the town's baseball team, the town starts to die down. Jeremiah is very disappointed about this. He wants to do something about it, but what can he do?

I have an opinion on this book. I love it! It’s a wonderful book and I would recommend it! I like this book because it’s meaningful, and it’s fun. I would recommend this book to someone who likes baseball. This book is a wonderful book, but this is just my opinion. If you want to get a real opinion, read it for yourself!

By WhyDon’tWe#1Fan

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

Army Delta Force by Carlos Alvarez

The book, Army Delta Force by Carlos Alvarez, tells you about the guns they use in the army. It also explains where the soldiers are most commonly deployed, and what kind of missions they go on. Sometimes it also tells you what equipment they use and how they use it.     

I like this book because it gives you fun information and it is also interesting to know what kind of weapons, and equipment  the army uses. I also think anyone who likes or wants to go into the military will enjoy this book and the other books that are just like it, such as Night Stalkers, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Army Rangers.

Reviewed by: Turtle Man 123

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling, it is Harry Potter’s fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and it is an exciting yet scary year. He has been seeing things in his sleep and his scar has been hurting at certain times, which means Voldemort is mad or near. Hermione, Ron and some other students at Hogwarts want to learn Defence Against the Dark Arts just in case he comes back. The only problem is that the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher Professor Umbridge banned any sort of group or club without her permission. Will they get caught and possibly get expelled or will everything be okay? Will Voldemort return? Find out in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

I enjoyed this book very much. It is a longer book, but it was interesting the whole way through. I had so many feelings throughout the whole book. At some points I was happy others I was angry or upset. I liked the book because of the fantasy. There are many things in it that could not happen in real life. I think that this is cool. This is one of the things that makes me want to read more.

Review by magic / ***

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is based in the future when people live in trailers stacked on top of one another and virtual reality, which is called OASIS is what everyone uses to communicate and be social. They even use OASIS to go to school, level up their character, battle other players and more. When the creator of OASIS made this virtual reality he made millions. But when he dies, his money and everything he owned will go to the person who found the easter egg hidden in the game. When this information went out, there was a company who had wanted this virtual reality for themselves for a long time called IOI Innovative Online Industries. Who will find the easter egg! Will someone find it? Read more to find out!

I like this book because it has a lot of action.  To follow along you need to have a good mind because this book is a little hard to follow. That is what I like about this book. I relate to this book because I am like the main character Wade Owen Watts, and I want to find the easter egg (at the end of the book). I also like video games a lot so that is also how it sort of relates to me.

Reviewed by Unicorn Man Dog     

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

The book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is about a little boy named Bruno who lives in Berlin. He has a very happy life with his mother, father, sister, grandmother, and grandfather. But then his perfect life turned upside down. His father is a very important person in World World II, so he and his family had to move to a new place which was right next to a Concentration Camp. Bruno meets a little boy who is on the other side of the fence and Bruno is very confused why he is there.

Something that I loved about this book is the random illustrations of the camp and Bruno doing things in his new house. My favorite thing to read about is World War II. I did have a problem with the book though. I don’t like the ending because it’s a cliff-hanger, and they didn’t make another book to explain the ending.

Reviewed by Watermelon