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Down On The Funny Farm

Written by P.E. King

Reviewed by Matthew T. (age 6) & Courtney L. (age 7)

We picked this book because it looked funny. The story is about a farmer. The farmer said hello to the old man and then the old man sold a farm to him. The farmer went to the farm. The animals on the farm are acting like other animals. The chicken acts ... more

Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test

Written by Cynthia Rylant

Reviewed by Raphael D. (age 6)

This book is about Henry and Mudge. Mudge is Henry’s 180-pound dog. Mudge wasn’t such a good listener, so Henry decided to send Mudge to day school. Henry got the idea from another man walking down the street with his dog. Henry tried to train Mudge, but ... more

Little Bulldozer

Written by Beverly Randell

Reviewed by V.S. (age 7)

The Little Bulldozer went to look at the fire engine. The fire engine told him to go away. Little Bulldozer went away. He went to look at a big truck. He told the big truck that he likes helping. The big truck told him to go away. Everyone thought he was too ... more

My Louisiana Sky

Written by Kimberly Holt

Reviewed by Emma G. (age 10)

"My Louisiana Sky" is about a girl named Tiger. But before I say anything you must know that Tiger's parents are mentally challenged and they are always embarrassing her. She is named Tiger because when her mom was little she had a cat named Tiger. ... more

Bat in the Waiting Room

Written by Elana Arnold

Reviewed by Gabrielle L. (age 10)

Do you like fiction books? Then you would like a wonderful book called Bat and the Waiting Game it is about an autistic kid named Bixby Alexander Tam, also known as "Bat". He has a baby skunk has a pet named Thor. Bat has an older sister "Janie" but when ... more

Chasing Redbird

Written by Sharon Creech

Reviewed by Miranda P. (age 10)

Zinnia (Zinny) Taylor is an ordinary 13 year old girl who is just getting over her Aunt Jessie's death. When she uncovers an old and lost trail, she knows that looking for this trail is her new summer project. Working on the lost trail gave Zinny a place all ... more

How to Make Four Million Dollars by Next Thursday

Written by Stephen Manes

Reviewed by Emily M. (age 9)

"Can a book really teach you how to make four million dollars by next Thursday?" Jason Nozzle thought so one day when he was walking home from school. He reached into his pocket and found that he had lost his allowance money! He searched EVERYWHERE ... more

Beezus and Ramona

Written by Beverly Cleary

Reviewed by Olivia N. (age 9)

This book is so good I would give it four thumbs up! It is a funny book because Ramona is an impossible little sister and she ruins everything. The story is about two sisters fighting all through the book. Ramona is always getting on Beezus's nerves. ... more

Wilma Unlimited

Written by Kathleen Krull

Reviewed by Brewer A. (age 9)

Have you ever given up on yourself? If you have then Wilma Rudolph is not like you. Wilma was a small young girl when at the age of 4 she was diagnosed with polio and scarlet fever. Her leg was paralyzed. That did not stop Wilma. One Sunday, the Rudolphs were ... more

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Written by Patricia Polacco

Reviewed by Jules S. (age 8), Jacky Y. (age 9) & Cherif O. (age 9)

Do you know who the most awesome and respectful teacher is? It's Mr. Falker! Mr. Falker helped Patricia with reading and math. This book is about a girl named Patricia who had trouble in reading, writing and math. Patricia lived in Union City, Michigan on ... more

A Brave Little Fox

Written by Muriul Peppin

Reviewed by Megan D (age 8)

The book is about a fox that has an adventure with his friend Badger. One big idea in this book is that bravery comes easily when you're protecting someone you care about. Another important idea is the lesson that once in awhile you have to help your friends ... more

A Bad Case of Stripes

Written by David Shannon

Reviewed by Celeste R. (age 7) & Jessica D. (age 7)

This girl, Camilla, caught a case of stripes and rainbow stripes went all over her body. People wanted to videotape her because they thought it was amazing that a person could catch the stripes, but she didn't want to be videotaped. Do they listen or not? ... more

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

Written by Wanda Coven

Reviewed by Julianna S. (age 9)

One day, Heidi woke up and checked her calendar. It was the first day of third grade. Heidi was homeschooled before, and now she was going to go to an actual school! Heidi was feeling really scared and nervous. She got dressed and went downstairs for breakfast. ... more

Cupcake Diaries: Mia in the Mix

Written by Coco Simon

Reviewed by Aileen H. (age 9)

Mia in the Mix is about a spicy girl who must move schools. Mia is afraid to make friends because she already has friends from her old school. The problem is that Mia does not want make new friends because she is happy with her old ones. The solution is that ... more

Junie B., First Grader, (at Last!)

Written by Barbara Park

Reviewed by J.M. (age 9)

Junie B., First Grader (At Last) by Barbara Park is a wonderful book. Junie B. climbed onto the school bus and saw Grace from kindergarten sitting next to Bobbi Jean Piper! Then Junie B. moved back and heard someone laugh, it was Herb, so she sat next to him. ... more

Friendship According to Humphrey

Written by Betty Birney

Reviewed by Aanika R. (age 8)

Have you ever felt jealous that someone is getting all the attention? Well, Humphrey, the class pet of Room 26, feels jealous in the book Friendship According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney. In the beginning, Humphrey hears that there are a few changes in ... more

Meet M&M

Written by Pat Ross

Reviewed by Phoebe B. (age 8)

Do you want to read a really great book? Do you want to read a book about friendship? If you do, then you should read Meet M and M! It’s about two girls named Mandy and Mimi. Their friendship is so close that they act like they’re twins! One day they ... more

Enemy Pie

Written by Derek Munson

Reviewed by Owen B. (age 8)

Have you ever had an enemy? Then you know how Derek feels. Derek is a boy who had an enemy and wanted to get rid of him. So he asked his dad. His dad had a recipe: Enemy Pie! Derek offered his dad things for the pie from chewed gum to earthworms. But his dad ... more

The Kid Who Ran For President

Written by Dan Gutman

Reviewed by Connor G. (age 10)

Judson Moon is just your everyday 12 year old kid from New York City until he gets a crazy idea from his elderly friend, Mrs. Syers. “Run for President” she says. He picks his campaign manager and they are off to try and change some laws and free all ... more

The Alchemist

Written by Paulo Coelho

Reviewed by Ali A. (age 15)

"The Alchemist” was initially written in Portuguese but since has been translated into 56 different languages; therefore it won a Guinness World Record for the most translated book by a living author. It sold more than 65 million copies in more than 150 ... more

How To Be Popular

Written by Meg Cabot

Reviewed by Jamesina M.. (age 14)

Stephanie Landry is tired of being unpopular. She has been made fun of since the sixth grade when she spilled a red soda on Lauren Moffat's white D&G skirt. Lauren made-up the phrase "Don't be a Steph Landry" to make sure she never forgot it. Stephanie has ... more