Thursday, February 6, 2014

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
Christopher Healy
5 Stars- It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: Sleeping beauty is evil, Cinderella want adventure, Snow White is tired, Rapunzel is mad, a evil witches rising and a bunch of bards have been kidnapped.  On top of all that, 4 very unreliable Prince Charmings are the only ones who can save the day...will they?

Review: This book has a thrilling plot and perfectly puts all the normal fairy tales together to make a hilarious masterpiece filled with everything from Evil Princesses to friendly, not very smart giants.  This book is great for ages 9-100!
Reviewed by Elisa grade 5

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Blizzard of the Blue Moon

Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Mary Pope Osbourne

5 Stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: This book is about Jack and Annie lost in a blizzard. They find a big castle. They think the unicorn, which they are trying to find, is in the castle.

Review: The best part of this book is when they find themselves in a museum. If you like adventure and unicorns, this is the book for you.

Reviewed by: Tristan Grade 1

Love, Stargirl

Love, Stargirl
Jerry Spinelli

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: Stargirl is a girl who has a dream of meeting again with her old boyfriend Leo who dumped her. She meets a girl named Dootsie who introduces Stargirl to a bunch of people and later falls in love with a boy named Perry. She has a party for Winter Solstice and everyone is invited. She wishes to be reunited with Leo but they live in different states. She has troubles and adventures a long the way. :)

Review: I really liked this book. I think that the best parts about this book are when she is in the fire, it was suspenseful. Also, I liked the part when they see the movie and pretend to be scared and run out. My last favorite part about the book is, well, I can't tell you or it will spoil the ending!!! I think that a lot of girls in fourth and fifth grade would love this book. But boys might be like, "EEEEWWWW this is a romance!!"

Reviewed by: Jordan 5th Grade

The Unwanteds

The Unwanteds
Lisa McMann


5 Stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: Thirteen year old Alex Stowe was declared an unwanted by the land of Quill's governors. He was supposed to be thrown in the lake of boiling oil, except then a stranger saved him and brought him to a land that was filled with magic and creativity, unlike the city of Quill. There, Alex and his companions trained in magic to become prepared for battle, in case the city of Quill found out all of the unwanteds were still alive.

Review: This book was an amazing book. anybody who likes harry potter books or Percy Jackson books would love this book. There is action and adventure in every chapter.

Reviewed by: Tucker Grade 5

Mercy Watson Something Wonky Comes this Way

Mercy Watson Something Wonky Comes this Way
Chris Van Dusen


4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: Mercy is a pig that thinks she is human. She loves buttered toast. She goes around town making trouble but, she does not know it. Mercy begins a big chase. Why does she cause a big ruckus? Will she get caught? Read and find out.

Review: I think this is a book for all grades. It has lots of funny pictures. The part I like best is the big chase.

Reviewed by: Anonymous 3rd Grade

Kitten's First Full Moon

Kitten's First Full Moon
Kevin Henkes

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: Kitten saw her first full moon. She thought it was a bowl of milk. She was trying to get the bowl of milk.

Review: The best part of the book is when she got her bowl of milk. I liked that she was going on different adventures.

Reviewed by: Anonymous Kindergarten

Pigs on a Ball

Pigs on a Ball
Amy Axelrod

5 Stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: A pig family went to a miniature golf course. They surprised the dad for his birthday. They learned about shapes. Each miniature golf area was a shape. The dad wasn't very good at miniature golf.

Review: I liked that the pigs were a family. The best part is that the dad learned how to play miniature golf. I liked that you could learn shapes while reading a story.

Reviewed by: Anonymous Kindergarten