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| Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest by Marc
Brown 61 pages ~ Level 3.0 ~ 1 point Reviewed by Rebecca O. Arthur wants to win a cereal contest so he can have a whole year supply of crunch cereal. I liked this book because it was funny that Arthur wanted to make a band, I would recommend this book to grades 2, 3, & 4. |
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| The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket 162 pages ~ Level 6.4 ~ 4 points Reviewed by Jessie P. This book is about 3 kids named Violet, Klaus and Sunny whose parents died in a fire and then they are forced to live with Count Olaf, their evil relative. They must work their way out of his evil schemes throughout the book. I like this book because there are problems the kids have to solve to make things better, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a sad and horrible book. |
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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis 256 pages ~ Level 5.0 ~ 8 points Reviewed by Brittany C. A boy named Buddy is a poor boy who has no parents and lives in a foster home many times but always escapes or goes to a horrible family that wants to take him home. However he does have an idea who his dad might be and he tries to go find him for quite some time until he finally meets the man who he suspects might be his father. But before he actually does find the man who he thinks is his father he runs in to terrible things and ok things, he ends up stealing, or anyway trying to steal a man's car, does Buddy take the car? You'll have to find out yourself. Buddy also is adopted by a family that's not the kind you or I would ever want. He has to sleep in a storage type place that's outside that is covered and filled with bugs, spiders and even bats!! Does Buddy run away? Do they take him back to the shelter or does he shoot them with their own gun they own, or does their evil little son just stop Buddy from those choices at all, even leaving??? Find out yourself, READ the AMAZING, flabbergasting book!!! Does Buddy even live through the whole book? Find out if he finds his dad, stays in the shelter forever or just finds a family and lives a happy life!! This book is probably the best sad and kinda happy book you'll ever READ IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!! Just read the book and you'll be satisfied, guaranteed!!!!! It's great because the boy has to stick up for himself in order to have a fair life and it is also one of the saddest books I read. I love the way his personality is and how he always learns more and more each day. I would recommend this book to 4th graders and up. |
| The Cat Who Wished To Be A Man by Alexander
Lloyd 107 pages ~ Level 5.0 ~ 3 points Reviewed by Serena S. This book is about a talking cat named Lionel who wants to become a person. So his master turns him into a person. Then Lionel goes to Brightford to find not at all what he expects. I liked this book because it has magic and adventure and much more that I think you would enjoy. I would recommend this book to anybody. |
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The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau 270 pages ~ Level 5.0 ~ 9 points Reviewed by Mrs. Aron Ember is a city lit only by electric lights and surrounded by darkness. Over 200 years ago, the Builders of Ember stocked the city with food and supplies, and left secret instructions for the people to leave before the supplies ran out. Unfortunately those instructions are lost until Lina accidentally finds them. Twelve-year-old Lina sets out to figure out the meaning of the mysterious message, and with the help of a boy named Doon she just might find a way out of Ember to save them all before the food, lightbulbs, or electricity runs out. This is a serious mystery/adventure story. The sequel is The People of Sparks. |
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Crispin The Cross of Lead by Avi 262 pages ~ Level 5.5 ~ 6 points Reviewed by Johnny B. NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER 2003 This book is about a young boy who lives in Medieval days. He travels to Great Wexley to find out who he is and how his mom knows how to read and write. I liked this book because Crispin is cool. I would recommend this book to everyone who likes an adventure. |
| The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman 251 pages Reviewed by Kelsi G. This book is about a girl named Alexa who tries to get beyond a big stone wall. When she does she finds a big secret about what lies beyond the wall. What does a mysterious stone mean? Why do people have Cs on their faces? You'll find out when you read The Dark Hills Divide. I like this book because it's funny, has a good plot and a good ending. I would recommend this book to 4-6 graders. |
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The Divide by Elizabeth Kay 320 pages ~ Level 5.3 ~ 11 points Reviewed by Mrs. Aron Felix has a heart condition and will not live much longer. His parents take him to Costa Rica before he dies so that he can visit the Continental Divide. By incredible circumstances he is magically transported to a world in which magic is real and science is myth. Humans are "mythical creatures" and creatures that are mythical to us, such as unicorns, are real. Felix embarks on the adventure of his life as his new magical friends help him seek a cure to his illness and a way for him to get back home to his world. Along the way they must deal with a dishonest creature that wants to use Felix's knowledge of science for his own evil purposes. Besides having a very cool cover that splits down the middle, this book has interesting characters and is an enjoyable read. The sequel, Back To The Divide, is even better! |
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The Double Digit Club by Marion Dane
Bauer 160 pages ~ Level 4.7 ~ 4 points Reviewed by Rilee S. These 2 girls are best friends. Paige turns 10 but Sarah is 9. Paige is invited to be in the DDCs. The friends get in a big fight. Sarah steals a glass doll to get Paige's attention. I liked this book because it is in my age group and it is a good book. I would recommend this book to anybody. |
| Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott 270 pages ~ Level 8.2 ~ 13 points Reviewed by Castille R. Rose is a twelve-year-old girl whose mother died when she was little, and her father recently died so she was sent to live with her uncle, numerous aunts, and eight cousins. She befriends the servant girl and loves to run and play with the boys. I liked this book because I like classics and Louisa May Alcott is my favorite author. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who loves classics. If you liked this book, you should read Rose in Bloom, the sequel to this wonderful book. |
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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 232 pages ~ Level 4.6 ~ 8 points Reviewed by Serena S. This book is about a girl that is cursed at birth by a fairy's gift of obedience. So Ella has to run away to find the fairy and lift the curse. I liked this book because it involves magic and I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. |
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Fire Within by Chris D'Lacey 282 pages ~ Level 4.1 ~ 7 points Reviewed by Brittany C. A boy named David moves in with a family as a tenant, and he goes to a college near there. David tries to find out about these clay dragons and if they are real or not. A lady named Liz makes them for a living. Her daughter Lucy is also learning how to make them. David is trying to figure out what the fire tear is, and he hears Liz telling her daughter a bed time story that she says is a true story. David will try to uncover the secret of the dragons and try to figure out what a fire tear is. Read this great book ASAP!! It's a must read for all!!!! See if you can unravel the story before David can!! Test your skills, what can you find out before David can??? Because you never know what is going to happen and what is real from fake in this book, it always keeps you thinking! I would recommend this book to 3rd graders and up. |
| A Girl Named Disaster by Nancy Farmer 301 pages ~ Level 5.1 ~ 14 points Reviewed by Castille R. A Girl Named Disaster is about Nhamo, an African girl who runs away from home after being forced to marry a greedy, selfish man. Her sick grandmother gives her a sack of gold to help her on her way. She runs into some danger along the way. She gets bit by a scorpion, runs into some hungry hippopotamuses and her canoe has holes in it. She seems to be living up to the meaning of her name, disaster. I liked the story because Nhamo thinks of things other people never would have thought of and action is around every corner. |
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The Girl Who Owned A City
by O.T. Nelson 184 pages ~ Level 4.7 ~ 7 points Reviewed by Serena S. This book is about a world with no adults because of a virus. Lisa and her brother Todd are trying to save kids so they move to somewhere safe. I liked this book because it is adventurous and a mystery about what happens next. I would recommend this book to fourth grade and up. |
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The Girl With the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis
Roberts 198 pages ~ Level 5.3 ~ 7 points Reviewed by Meghann M. The Girl With The Silver Eyes is about a 9-year-old girl with extraordinary powers, only she has no one to tell! She has no friends. Her name is Katie, and she has the power to talk to animals and she has telekinesis, the power to move things mentally. Katie finds 3 other kids with silver eyes. Even though she succeeded in finding them, can they help her control her powers? Read this thrilling book to find out!!! I would recommend this book to third through sixth graders because it is about a nine-year-old and they can all understand the vocabulary. |
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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 208 pages ~ Level 5.7 ~ 7 points Reviewed by Brittany C. Brian is on his way to his fathers house, his parents are divorced because of the horrible secret that Brian can not bear to tell anyone. He is flying when something terrible happens to his pilot and they end up crashing in the Canadian woods. He ends up in a lake but fortunately gets out in time to live. Brian is stuck out in the wilderness until someone can come out and rescue him, but Brian is not so sure that anyone knows he is stuck out there and thinks that he will end up dying because he has no food, shelter or water. Can Brian, a 14 year old boy, survive this horrible destiny set out for him? Find out, READ THIS BOOK and all questions will be answered in a matter of time!!!!!! I like this book because there is a new thing you learn on every page and it also keeps you thinking, will Brian survive or will he just stay and rot out there in the wilderness???.......???? Recommended for grades 4th and up. |
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Icefire by Chris D'Lacey 288 pages ~ Level 4.4 ~ 10 points Reviewed by Brittany C. A boy named David is trying to uncover the secret of the ice fire. He lives in a household as a guest with Liz and her daughter Lucy. Liz makes clay dragons, they are real and can fly just like any real living dragon can. Liz makes a special one just for David. He ends up naming him Gadzooks, and he is a writing dragon. David and Gadzooks are on a journey to find out about the dragons. A dragon named Gwain dies and sheds his fire tear. It ends up being guarded by the polar bears of the arctic. David will try to find out the mystery of the tear with a girl named Zanna and of course his trusty dragon Gadzooks. It will not be so easy though for an evil enemy Gwillana will try to use David to get to the tear first. Gwillana is a well known enemy and she has been trying to get the tear ever since Gwain shed it. Read the book and find out if the evil Gwillana or David and his friends can get to the tear. Gadzooks, David and Zanna will be waiting for you to come and help them get to the tear before the evil Gwillana can!!! I LOVE this book because it is full of magic wonder, evil, sadness and romance all in ONE!! You can't get a good deal like this with just any book!!!!! I would recommend this book to 3rd grade and up. |
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I Got A "D" in Salami by Henry Winkler and
Lin Oliver 167 pages ~ Level 4.4 ~ 4 points Reviewed by Danielle V. Hank gets all D's on his report card and doesn't want to show his parents. So he puts it in the meat grinder. But the batch of salami he put it in his mom is going to sell. Hank fixes the problem and her batch sells. Hank is the hero! I recommend this book because it is very silly. |
| Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco 29 pages ~ Level 3.9 ~ 0.5 points Reviewed by Castille R. This book is about Naomi, an Amish girl with a simple farm life, who was longing for something beautiful and pleasant to happen. Then one day she finds a brown spotted egg that is different from the rest of the white ones. It turns out to be a peacock egg. Will the elders let her keep it, or will they shun it forever? I liked this book because it is a good book that makes you think. I would recommend it to any one and everyone, especially 6th graders. |
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| Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope
Osborne 31 pages ~ Level 3.6 ~ 0.5 points Reviewed by Kelsi G. This book is about a girl who gets magic beans, plants them, and saves her poor mother. I liked this book because it is fun. |
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Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli 184 pages ~ Level 5.2 ~ 6 points Reviewed by Remington R. This book is about a boy who goes from ordinary to extraordinary by hitting a bunt frog, running 200 miles in 2 days, and more. I like this book because it shows that anybody can be as independent as they want to if they just try. I would recommend this book to anybody who would like to read about an independent person. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. and the March Toward
Freedom by Rita Hakim 32 pages Reviewed by Johnny B. This book is about Martin Luther King Jr. What he is trying to do is make laws fair for blacks. He uses love when others hate and he doesn't use weapons. He marched even when he was put in jail. He won the Nobel Peace Prize from the famous speech "I Have A Dream." I like this book because he is a hero to everyone. I would recommend this book to everyone. |
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Meteor by Patricia Polacco 28 pages ~ Level 5.3 ~ 0.5 points Reviewed by Castille R. This book is about a meteor that falls from the sky and lands into Mr. and Mrs. Gaw's front yard. Friends, families, and even marching bands come to marvel at the meteor. I liked this book because the pictures were very detailed and the way the book was written made it seem as if the author was showing you, instead of telling you the story. I would recommend it to any one interested in space. |
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Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng 400 pages ~ Level 5.5 ~ 12 points Reviewed by Alex D. Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism is a terrific book about an orphan who finds a book that teaches her to do hypnotism. She travels all the way to New York using her Hypnotic Powers along the way. She soon discovers a villain is following her who would do absolutely anything to steal the amazing book and use the hypnosis for evil. I loved this book because it is funny and exciting. You don't even realize you're turning the pages! I would definitely recommend this fabulous book to almost anyone! |
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Monster Blood by R.L. Stine 128 pages ~ Level 4.1 ~ 3 points Reviewed by Jonathan B. This book is about a boy who buys something from a shop and when someone swallows it you grow really big. I liked this book because it is a mystery book and it is hard to figure out how you can shrink back to normal.. |
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Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford 95 pages ~ Level 5.2 ~ 1 point Reviewed by Lily W. Moxy is the kind of person who LOVES to read. This summer Moxy's teacher gives her a book. She has to take a test on the first day of school for that book. Moxy hasn't even started the book yet, and it's August 23. Will Moxy finish the book in time? I like this because most of this happened in one way. I would recommend this book to 3-6 grade. 6 and 5 graders, probably wouldn't enjoy this book, as the 3 and 4 graders. |
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My Brother Martin by Christine King
Farris 37 pages ~ Level 5.0 ~ 0.5 points Reviewed by Kelsi G. This book is about Martin Luther King Jr. growing up with his family. It's about civil rights and putting differences aside. I recommend this book to anyone. |
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Niagra Falls, Or Does It? by By Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver 133 pages ~ Level 4.3 ~ 3 points Reviewed by Mrs. Aron This is the first in a new series of books about Hank Zipzer, "The Mostly True Confessions of the World's Best Underachiever." This funny story is told from the point of view of Hank, a fourth-grader, who thinks he is stupid because he struggles in school. But Hank is clever and intelligent. He goes to great lengths to avoid writing a dreaded essay and his efforts to creatively earn an A end up a disaster! At school and at home most people think he is lazy and a troublemaker. But thanks to his friends, his grandfather and a caring teacher, Hank finally begins to appreciate his unique talents and realize that his difficulty with schoolwork may be due to learning differences. I would recommend this book to everyone, especially if you have a good sense of humor. Readers who have learning differences themselves may relate to Hank's frustrations and difficulties. Even readers who don't may find it interesting to read a story from the perspective of a struggling student. If you enjoy this book, you might want to read the next books in this funny series. |
| Once Upon a Marigold
by Jean Ferris 266 pages ~ Level 5.7 ~ 8 points Reviewed by Liliane G. This book is about a boy called Christian who falls in love with a cursed princess. He spies on her every day. Later on he starts p-mailing her. All of a sudden he gets a job in the castle where she lives. I liked it because it's an interesting, funny, mysterious, romantic, and weird book. I would recommend it to girls especially from 4th grade and above, and to anyone who likes romantic-funny-weird stories. |
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The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snickett 353 pages ~ Level 7.4 ~ 7 points Reviewed by Brittany C. There is a meeting the children are at, this meeting is so that the good people can try to put the bad people in prison and eliminate the bad people. The children are disguised as concierges and gather as much info as they can, on everybody they talk to or see, this way they can decide if the person is good or bad. A lady named Kit Snicket will be watching the skies to see WHEN the meeting will be canceled, she says this because she says she knows that they, the good people, will not succeed in their meeting. In the end you will have to find out if Kit Snicket is right and they, the good people, will not succeed in their mission to eliminate bad people. Read this AMAZING book and find out more on this mystery about the three children!!!! I like this book because it is full of mystery, wonder and there is always something around the corner that happenes to make the children's lives more miserable. Plus it is a bit of a sad book. I would recommend this book to children in 3rd grade and up. |
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Pickles To Pittsburgh by Judi Barrett 32 pages ~ Level 4.8 ~ 0.5 points Reviewed by Megan G. This book is about two kids who have a dream. They dream about a land that has food everywhere. It is made up of vegetables, fruits, salads and desserts. I liked this book because I love food especially desserts. The illustrations are great. When you read this book you will be guaranteed to become hungry. I would recommend this book to people who have a love for food and humor. |
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The Polar Express by Chris VanAllsburg 122 pages ~ Level 3.8 ~ 0.5 points Reviewed by Rilee S. This book is about a boy on Christmas eve. He boards a mysterious train that takes little kids to the North Pole. One of those kids gets to pick the first present of Christmas, and Santa picks the boy. The boy picks a single ball from Santa's sleigh. I liked this book because it is very magical and a perfect book to read on Christmas. |
| Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary 208 pages ~ Level 5.1 ~ 4 points Reviewed by Rilee S. This book is about a girl named Ramona who starts fourth grade and has to get used to her new teacher and her new baby sister. When she is at her friend's house she does something very funny. I liked this book because it relates to me. I would recommend this book to 3rd- 5th graders. |
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The Report Card by Andrew Clements 173 pages ~ Level 4.9 ~ 5 points Reviewed by Kelsi G. This book is about a girl who is a genius and she hides it. She gets bad grades so she can prove that grades aren't important. I would recommend this book to 4th and 5th graders. |
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Romeo and Juliet Together (and Alive) At
Last by Avi 122 pages ~ Level 5.4 ~ 3 points Reviewed by Kelsi G. This book is about 2 kids that are in love so their best friends put on a play called Romeo and Juliet. I liked this book because it's funny and has a good plot. I recommend this book to anyone in 2nd-6th grade. |
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo 269 pages ~ Level 4.7 ~ 5 points Reviewed by Cassie W. NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER 2004 This book is about a mouse who falls in love with a princess and when another mouse named Roscero kidnaps the princess, Despereaux tries to save her. There is also a maid who kidnaps the princess with Roscero because she wants to be a princess. To find out more check this out in the library. I liked this book because it was very mysterious and it kept you guessing. I would recommend this book to the 5th and 6th graders. |
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
by Avi 215 pages ~ Level 5.3~ 8 points Reviewed by Kelsi G. In this book there's a thirteen year old girl whose once calm and graceful life is transformed. She goes through being the only passenger on board the Seahawk, having to watch a whipping, accused of murder, joins the crew, and makes several friends and enemies along the way. In this thrilling book Charlotte learns how to use a knife, how to tie a knot, and how to climb the rigging. What will become of Charlotte? I liked this book because it's a nonstop thriller. I don't dislike the book in any way. I'd give this book 10 out of ten stars. I'd recommend this book to people who love adventure books. |
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The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine 241 pages ~ Level 4.5 ~ 8 points Reviewed by Meghann M. This book is about two princesses, each on her own journey, but when the gray death strikes, can one princess save the other? I liked this book because it was exciting and suspenseful and you had to find out what happened next. I would recommend it to every girl. It is awesome! |
| The Ugly Princess and the Wise Fool by Margaret Gray
167 pages ~ Level 6.0 ~ 4 points Reviewed by Savannah G. I loved this book! It was a book about an ugly princess who wished she were beautiful. Her fairy godmother turns her into the most beautiful girl in all the world. But a wise fool leads her to believe that what counts is on the inside, not on the outside. Anyone who likes comedy and morals will love this book! |
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Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush? by Jerry
Spinelli 220 pages ~ Level 3.5~ 7 points Reviewed by Lauren H. This book is about a brother and sister who may like each other more than they thought. Greg [brother] has had a crush on Jennifer Wade and has waited all summer to see her. When Greg gets to school will she be impressed? Megan [sister] loves to play hockey. In the new school year she makes an interesting friend. In the end maybe brother and sister will get along. I liked this book because the book was funny, it was realistic and I like the author Jerry Spinelli he writes a lot of good books. I would recommend this book to people who like adventurous books and funny books. |
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