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