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