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
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
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
Eragon
Christopher Paolini
5 Stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!
Summary: First, Eragon finds a dragon egg and the dragon hatches. Next, he and Brom travel along with his dragon in search of a place where the evil empire will not find them. After Eragon and the dragon both grow up, they start to fight against the empire and join a secret rebellion called the Varden.
Review: This book was one of the best books I have ever read. The series is probably my favorite also. Almost anybody who enjoys action would love this book! There is always plenty of action and adventure in this book. It is a real page-turner!
Reviewed by: Tucker Grade 5
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
