Good Morning Gorilla

Good Morning Gorilla
Mary Pope Osborne

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: Jack and Annie enjoy another Magic Tree House adventure in a rain forest in Africa. Annie finds a gorilla and names him Bu-Bu. They play together including swinging on vines!

Review: The ending of this book was my favorite part of it. It is scary but well worth the read. If you like adventures with emotional endings, this book is for you.

Reviewed by Ty- grade 3

Mummies in the Morning

Mummies in the Morning
Mary Pope Osborne

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

Summary: Jack and Annie have a Magic Tree House mission that they have to have a sword and they ride a sea serpent. They thought it was just a path! They even see Marlin and he tells them what the sword does.

Review: I think everybody would enjoy this book. My favorite parts are finding the sword and a sea serpent! This book has lots of surprises.

Reviewed by Tristan- grade 1

Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt

Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
Marjorie Wienman Sharmat

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

Summary: It was a pretty good Halloween book with two parts. The first part was a story about a trick or treating hunt to find a cat. The second part is how to make stuff and some good jokes!

Review: This book is recommended for everybody. I really liked the haunted house. I felt worried while reading the story, but the best part was the ending. I really felt about the jokes that they were really funny and some were really tricky.

Reviewed by Tristan- grade 1

One for the Murphys

One for the Murphys
Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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

Summary: Carley Connors is twelve years old and just ended up in foster care with the Murphy family. Carley doesn't trust or believes she deserves to be happy with the Murphys. This is her story of trying to belong.

Review:I loved this book, it shows the human spirit at its best! A heartwarming story for 4th and 5th graders.

Reviewed by Connie Tadehara

House of Hades

House of Hades
Rick Riordan

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

Summary: This book was very thrilling and many unexpected things happened in it. In this book Gaea the earth goddess is trying to regain power over the world. Only Percy and his friends can stop Gaea from rising but Percy and Annabeth are trapped in tartarus and their friends are coming to save them instead of fighting Gaea.

Review: this book has many twists and turns in it. Also you really can't put this book down because its so good. Everybody who likes a page turner and likes action would love this book.

Reviewed by Tucker- grade 5

Squanto

Squanto
Sonia W. Black

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

Summary: This book is about an Indian named Squanto. He sailed to England for 9 years. He was made into a slave. But, monks helped him get out of there. He went back to America and he helped the Pilgrams get food and survive the winter.

Review: Adults and children would like to read this book. I liked that this book was nonfiction. The best part was when Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive the winter and they had the first Thanksgiving.

Reviewed by Cole- grade 1

Knuffle Bunny Too

Knuffle Bunny Too
Mo Willems

4 Stars - This book is better than most

Summary: It is about when Trixie tak`s Knuffle bunny to school. But there is Sonja with a Knuffle bunny as well. They get in a fight and the Knuffle bunnys are taken away...
What will happen next?

Review: I loved the art work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think this Book is for all ages!

Reviewed by Anonymous- grade 3

Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend

Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
By Cynthia Ryland

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: Another Henry and Mudge Adventure. They find a way to stay busy over the weekend. They get very creative in the basement and even have helpers!

Review: If you like Henry and Mudge books this is one of the better ones. I thought they were going to have a boring weekend but instead they had a very fun one. The best part of the book is what they created in the basement. Other first graders would enjoy reading this book.

Reviewed by: Tristan- Grade 1

Nate the Great and the Missing Key

Nate the Great and the Missing Key
By Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Rating: 4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: This book was about Nate the Great. He was looking for his friend's key. He looked in a bank since someone left a note on the door with clues on it. The clues were that the key was in a round, safe, shiny place. The key was not in the bank.

Review: I thought the best part was when he knew where the key was. It seems weird to me that Nate the Great thinks he is a detective. Other first graders would like to read this book.

Reviewed by:
Cole Grade 1

Warriors: The Darkest Hour

Warriors: The Darkest Hour
Erin Hunter

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

Summary:
In warriors the darkest hour Tigerclaw, Firestar's enemy is banished from Thunderclan and becomes the new leader of Shadowclan. And Firestar falls in love with Sandstorm and she has kits named Squirrelkit and Fetherkit.

Review:
I think the best part is when firestar falls in love with sandstorm.

Reviewed by: Asher
Grade 3

Dork Diaries:Tales from a not so happy heart breaker

Dork Diaries: Tales from a not so happy heart breaker
Rachel Russell

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary:
Nikki (a dork ) has problems with all types of things including swimming ice skating and anything to due with her school . Life gets worse when Mackenzie (enemy) takes her friend's phone and texts Nikki mean text messages. Figure out how she deals with all these problems in this great book!

Review:
I liked this book because of the sad parts and parts that showed feeling. This book is good for second - sixth graders . A great books for girls!

Anonymous Review
Grade 5

Warriors: Into the Wild

Warriors: Into the Wild
Erin Hunter

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

Summary:
Warriors is about this cat named Rusty that decides to leave his life as a kitty pet to go join this pack of wild cats called the thunder clan and there are 3 other clans wind clan river clan and shadow clan. Every clan owns an equal share of the forest. One clan is not allowed on another's hunting grounds. Its against the warrior code to cross the boarder in less a clan leader is traveling to the high stones to share dreams with stare clan. Stare clan is where all cats go after they die.

Review:
Personally think one of the best parts of all is when rusty becomes clan leader.

Reviewed by Asher
Grade 3

Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind
Shanon Draper

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

Summary:
Out Of My Mind is about Melody, a girl who has never spoken. Melody is incredibly smart, but no one knows it. Melody soon feels the urge to be brave,but are others ready to listen?

Review:
I greatly enjoyed this book. I think that the best part was how Sharon Draper(the author)wrote a story about kids with disabilities. I feel like she wrote the book to say"everyone's equal".

Reviewed by Emily
Grade 5

Enders Game

Enders Game
by Orson Scott Card

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

Summary:
Once again Earth is under attack by an alien species with much better weaponry. And there's only one person who could possibly defeat the Aliens. Ender Wiggin is a brilliant person and also a child. After Ender is recruited by the government he goes to a place called battle school where he is trained until the time for war comes. Find out in this exciting novel if all humans are going to be wiped out forever or if the aliens are.......

Review:
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action and adventure. You just can't put this book down. at every chapter there are many twists and turns and there is always plenty of action.

Reviewed by Tucker
Grade 5

Frog and Toad Together
Arnold Lobel

2 Stars - This book needs work.
Summary:
Frog and Toad were best friends. They had many fun adventures together. They climbed a mountain to see how brave they were. They saw snakes and hawks and a rockslide. In another story, Toad was dreaming. He thought he was an amazing actor and he kept doing all of this amazing stuff and his best friend Frog kept growing smaller and smaller.

Review:
I didn't like the book very much. It was boring. My dad enjoyed hearing me read this book.

Reviewed by Cole
Grade 1

The Giver
Lois Lowry

5 Stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!
Summary:
It is finally Jonas's year to get his first ever job. But when he is chosen to be the receiver he must face the truth of his life. Now he will feel pain, love and sorrow all in which he has never faced before.

Review:
I do not recommend this book to people that can not read a book that is extremely sad. This is probably the best book I have ever read. I hope you love this book just as much as I did.

Reviewed by Emily
Grade 5

Love That Dog

Love That Dog
by Sharon Creech

4 Stars - This book is better than most.
Review:
Love that dog tells a story of boy who learns to enjoy poetry over the school year. After reading a poem, Jack gets an assignment to write his own. Jack does not understand the concept of metaphor, so he does not understand poems that his teacher reads him. He starts making up poems on accident, and soon, he becomes a great poet.

Review:
This book is hard to put down! An interesting part of the book is that the story is told with Jacks letters to the teachers. In some parts, it is very funny, but there also very sad parts. If you like dogs, you are sure to love this book! It is not a picture book, but it is very short. The story is well written and interesting. This is one of my favorite books!
Reviewed by Amelia
Grade 5

Shadow

Shadow
Michael Morpurgo

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

Summary:
Matt and his grandpa are determined to do what ever they can to prevent Aman and his mother from getting deported back to Afghanistan. Aman has suffered through a lot including losing one of his great friend Shadow. Shadow was a dog that led Aman and his mother through lots of countries all the way into England.Then six years later the police in England caught them and they were sent to a deportation center in England.


Review:
This book was sad and exciting at the same time. It really catches your emotion. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure. And there some chapters that I had to finish no matter what, it is a very thrilling story.

Reviewed by Sam
Grade 5

Love that Dog

Love that Dog
By Sharon Creech

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary:
Love that dog tells a story of boy who learns to enjoy poetry over the school year. After reading a poem, Jack gets an assignment to write his own. Jack does not understand the concept of metaphor, so he does not understand poems that his teacher reads him. He starts making up poems on accident, and soon, he becomes a great poet.

Review:
This book is hard to put down! An interesting part of the book is that the story is told with Jacks letters to the teachers. In some parts, it is very funny, but there also very sad parts. If you like dogs, you are sure to love this book! It is not a picture book, but it is very short. The story is well written and interesting. This is one of my favorite books!

Reviewed by Amelia
Grade 5

Survivors: The Empty City

Survivors: The Empty City
By Erin Hunter

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

Summary:
When Lucky is living in the city something big happens.To survive he must rely on an old friend and her friends as they battle for their survival.Find out what happens to Lucky and his pack!

Review:
I thought this book was incredible and that it was a good book for 3rd 4th and 5th graders.However if you aren't okay with blood and a little violence this book is not for you!This book is a lot like the warriors books also by Erin hunter so if you like those I would strongly recommend these books!

Reviewed by Eve
Grade 5

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

By Tom Angleberger

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

Summary:

In this book, Dwight Tharp makes an origami yoda, and puts it on his finger. The origami yoda, gives advice to kids in the school. Do you think it will give good advice?
You'll have to read the book to find out!

Review:

I thought this was a hilarious book! If you like funny books, this is the book for you!

Reviewed by Benji

Grade 5

Hatchet

Hatchet
By Gary Paulson
5 Stars- It's hard to imagine a better book!




Summary:
This book is about a 13 year boy named Brian. Brian is on his way to see his dad for the summer because his parents are divorced. While he is on the plane the pilot suddenly has a life taking heart attack. The plane then crashes and Brian finds himself stuck in the Canadian wilderness on his own and has to figure out how to survive.

Review:
This book is a stunning page turner and I recommend anyone who likes mystery and adventure to read this book.

Reviewed by Haleigh 
Grade 5

Peter and the Starcatchers

Peter and the Starcatchers
by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

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

Summary: This book is about a young orphan named Peter. Peter is put on a ship and sent to Rundoon, where an evil king rules. The ship crashes and Peter and some pirates are stranded on an island with savages. Read the book to find out what happens next in this exciting book!

Review: This was one of the best books I have read! I really enjoyed reading about Peter's thrilling adventures. This book always keeps the reader in suspense.

Reviewed by Jackie
Grade 5

Wonder

Wonder
by R.J. Palacio

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: August pullman, his friends call him Auggie, was born with a facial deformenty. He had not been to school for his whole life do to to many sergeries and getting sick from his medication. He and his parents have now decided that he should start school. he is going into 5th grade, but you'll need to read the book to find out what happens next!

Review: I think you will adore this book if you read it! it has so many details, and I found it very intresting how they tell the tails and challenges he faces and how he manages to make friends on the way.

HAPPY READING!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by Haleigh

Grade 5

The Sea of Monsters

The Sea of Monsters
by Rick Riordan

4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: When Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half blood a huge surprise is in store for him! Thalia's pine tree is dying! Percy sets out on a quest to save the camp from danger.Meanwhile an old enemy is coming back.

Review: I thought that the book was thrilling, action-packed and exciting! I would recommend reading a few books about Greek myths to give you a little background.This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys action stories.

Reviewed by Eve
Grade 5

The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan
by Kathrine Applegate

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

Summary: The book is about a gorilla named Ivan that made a promise to his friend elephant that he would take care of her niece . He likes to draw and likes to listen to little Ruby's ( baby elephant ) jokes . He has difficulties with making his promise real .

Review: I think this book anyone can understand , if you are in kindergarten you might want your parents to read this to you. This is a third to fifth reading level . If you like a book that has lots of sad and mystery to it this is the book for you !
Reviewed by Victoria
grade 5

Wonder

Wonder
By R.J. Palacio

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Summary: August Pullman was born with severe facial deformities. He has been homeschooled by his mother due to numerous surgeries and health issues, but now he is entering school for the first time as a 5th grader. Wonder takes us through Auggie’s first year at Beecher Prep and gives the reader an inside look at his celebrations and struggles.

Review: This book is told from various points of view. You get to hear from Auggie, his sister and several of his friends. I liked the different perspectives given by each of the characters. The story has a beautiful message and I think that all who read it will look at others in a new light. I feel this book would be an excellent choice for 4th-adult readers.

Reviewed by: Mrs. Gregersen