Reviews by YOU!

14 Cows For America by Carmen Agra Deedy
I like when the guy who returns from being a teacher in New York tells the sad story about some people who died to his friends and family in Kenya.

Alexander and the Wind Up Mouse by Leo Lionni
He got his wish to have a friend.
Beach Day by Patrica Lakin
I loved this one! I liked when they swam with no sun.

Beach Day by Patricia Lakin
I loved this book! It made me want to go to the beach.


King Looie Katz by Dr. Seuss
It was a great book about cats who didn't want to get their tails dirty and everyone had to hold someone's tail until the last in the line quit!

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Eric Carle
I liked the pictures in this book and that it reminded me of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you see.  I thought the animal masks were fun.

When is My Birthday? by Ray Sipherd
It was Daisy's birthday and Elmo didn't think it was fair that she got all the attention.



The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff
There was a boy named Richard who didn't want to go to reading and he had to go to reading with a not so good friend.  He was supposed to be in fourth grade but instead he was in third grade again.  He didn't like doing third grade again. At the end he became friends with everyone. I liked it because everyone ended up liking him at the end of the story.

The Big Book of Berenstain Bears by Stan & Jan Berenstain
This book has six short stories in it about the bears. The father bear keeps trying to teach lessons to his kids, but ends up making mistakes himself.  This makes the stories funny to read.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds by David Adler'
There was a robbery in a jewelry store and there was a man running out of the jewelry store and everyone thought he was the man who stole the jewels.  Cam noticed that something did not seem right.  I liked it because they solved the mystery.

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
Clementine calls her brother a different vegetable every day. She thinks it is very funny. She gets in big trouble every day by going to the principal's office. She doesn't pay attention. She gets in trouble a lot but her mom and dad still love her.
This book was funny.

Dragons by Lucille Rechett Penner
This book has a lot of different dragons. They explain what a dragon life is like.

Fox at School by Edward Marshall
It's funny when Fox lets the class go out of control!

How to Make Friends with a Giant by Gennifer Choldenko
It's a book about a giant in 1st grade who's feelings is hurt because he's different but Jake ends up being his best friend.

How to Tame a Bully by Nancy Wilcox Richards
At first there was a girl named Lauren and a new girl named Bethany came and Lauren thought she was a bully.  They don't like each other because Bethany keeps stealing peoples snacks and making a fist at Lauren.  There teacher made them do a project together and the girls were not happy.  They learned how to become friends.  I liked it because it was fun to read because they turned out to be good friends.

McGrowl Beware Of Dog by Bob Balaban
Beware of Dog is about a boy named Thomas and his friend Violet.  They find a dog and bring him to the vet.  At first the vet is nice, but he is really evil.  Read this book to find out what happens!

Pony on the Porch by Ben M. Baglio
Mrs. Jackson had a pony she had to give away.  The girl, Susan who got the pony did not take good care of the pony and the pony was very sick.  Mandy knew the pony well and loved animals.  Mandy knew something was wrong with the pony so she kept trying to get help from her dad (who was a vet).  When the Welford County Fair came and Susan was going to jump with the pony Mandy did everything she could to stop her.  I liked the story because Mandy tried so hard to help the pony.

Second-Grade Star by Nancy Alberts
Kelly is hoping for a part in the spring concert.  She keeps singing and raises her hand for every part.  She got picked to fold and give out the programs.It was a really good book.

Secrets of the Animal World: Crustaceans Armored Omnivores by Andreu Llamas
My favorite part was learning about Japanese spider crabs, which can grow bigger than a man!

Shetland in the Shed by Ben M. Baglio
Polly's dad and Polly got into an accident after just buying a pony.  They bought the pony because Polly was afraid of horses and her dad was trying to help her get over her fear.  Mandy's parents (who are vets) stayed with Polly's family for a while to take care of the pony.  Polly learned how to take good care of horses and ponies.  Soon Polly was not afraid anymore.  I liked that the pony helped Polly not to be afraid.

Snow Day by Mercer Mayer
It is really cool because there are games in the back of the book and it the book says rhymes.

Tillie and Mert by Ida Luttrell
Tillie is kind of silly.  Mert gives out the wrong things.


The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
This is an action-packed book of Tom's great adventures.  It's a great quick read for 5th and 6th graders.  It is intense at points and calming at others.  Tom Sawyer always finds himself in trouble.  The picket fence story is one of my favorites.  I highly recommend it.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Jess Aarons runs all summer so he can earn the honor of being the fastest boy in the fifth grade. Leslie Burke moves into the farmhouse next door and his dream is lost forever. Girl or not, Leslie runs the race on the first day of school and wins, taking the honors away from Jess. Although shocked and humiliated to be beaten by a girl, Leslie is not like any girl he has ever known.

Although Jess and Leslie are clearly from different social groups, they become inseparable friends and create a secret kingdom known as Terabithia, until tragedy separates them forever.

Pandora Gets Jealous by Carolyn Hennesy
I loved it! It was all about mythology(which I love). Pandy went on a mission to receive "Jealousy", one of the seven evil spirits or go down in history as the girl who ruined the world. I think other kids should read the Pandora series. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
[This book is] better than Harry Potter. Rick's stories are awesome for kids. The story is about Carter and Sadie Kane who are the most powerful descendants of the Pharaohs in centuries.1st book in the Kane Chronicles. Try it out!

Spelling B and the Cat-astrophe by Lexi Connor
This book was great! There is this new girl at school and she becomes one of B's(she'a witch) best friends. Trina has lots of secrets. B thinks that her best friend is also a witch,too. And maybe secret pop star from her favorite band.I give it a thumbs up.:)

Tale of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler
This book is great! It is all about mermaids and Emily's life as a mermaid/human. Emily is so desperate to find out why and where her father left when she was young. Also she finds out there's mermaid school, a palace and a prison underwater! I give it a thumbs up! :o)


Before I Die by Jenny Downham
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were told you only had a few more months to live? In this book 16-year-old Tessa is confronted with just that reality.
In what could have turned into simply a sad book about death, the author avoided this trap and turned Tessa's story into one filled with life and adventures! Tessa is no saint, and gives her parents much grief, but she lives her life, the little she has left, the way she wants to do it! And do it she does! While time is her enemy, life is not.
Tessa's legacy is one of living each moment the best way possible. It is an example of how to be grateful for the life you have while always seeking to improve it. It also gives some great examples of how to be there for those you love who have such a fate. It is a beautiful story.

Hope In Patience by Beth Fehlbaum
This is a superbly written book about 15-year-old Ashley who was a victim of physical and sexual abuse by her step-father. Written from her perspective, her story is a compelling one that takes the reader on her journey toward healing and moving forward. With the love and support of her dad, a stranger until this occurred, her step-mother, therapist and new friends, Ashley becomes the person she was destined to become and a true survivor!

This novel deals with those issues as well as those all teens must navigate, including peer pressure, dating and how to succeed in school. An interesting side issue deals with the politics of education and what can and can't be taught in our schools, as well as why.

This is such an insightful and thoughtful book, I would recommend it for anyone or everyone, teens and adults. Extremely well written, it should become a classic!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Futuristic America has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, a lottery is held to choose two young representatives to participate in The Hunger Games. These games, used partly to control the poor masses and partly to entertain the wealthy capital residents, are broadcast throughout Panem as the participants use wit and skill to survive.

In the lottery drawing, sixteen-year-old Katniss volunteers to replace her younger sister Prim and is sent as the female representative from the mining district along with the male representative, Peeta, the son of the town baker.

The characters in this book are realistic, and absorb readers in their struggle to survive as they strike alliances and friendships to gain advantage. Fans of reality shows will love this book. It's completely engaging and impossible to put down!