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Book Reviews from Mrs. Au’s Class

Palm Crest School, Winter 2008

 

Nightmare Academy by Dean Lorey. This book was about a boy who could portal nightmares into the world. It was exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Ryan G.

The Key to Rondo by Emily Rodda. This book is about cousins traveling in a music box. It reminded me of Hansel and Gretel. I thought it was funny and exciting and I would tell my friends to read it. By Ciara C.

A Tale of Gold by Thermon Hatch Wyss. This book was about two kids who go off to the Yukon to find gold. It was an exciting book that reminded me of another book called Fever. By Kyle F.

Vasco, Leader of the Tribe by Anne-Luare Bendoux. This book is about a rat whose tribe disappears and he goes on many journeys with other rats. It was exciting and suspenseful and I would tell a friend to read it. By Ryan W.

The Ever-After Bird by Ann Rinaldi: This book was about a girl named Cece whose father dies or something like that. I would tell my friend most definitely do not read it. By Dan D.

Hiss Me Deadly by Bruce Hale: This book is about a gecko named Chet who has a case to solve. His mother’s pearls are missing and then other items go missing. Can he find them before it’s too late? I would tell my friend to read it. It is one of a kind. By Ali R.

Hiss Me Deadly by Bruce Hale: This book is about a gecko solving a robbery. It was funny and I would tell my friend to read it. By Nick M.

Firestar’s Journey by Erin Hunter: This book was about Firestar and how he made a clan. It was exciting and satisfying and I would tell my friends to read it. By Alyssa M.

Firestar’s Quest by Erin Hunter: This book was about a cat that lives in the forest named Firestar. It is part of the Warrior’s series and is exciting. I would tell my friend to read it. By Aaron M.

The Secret’s of Robber’s Cave by Kristena Gorgy: This book is about two boys who set out to figure out a legend. It was exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Peter.

Beyond Spiderwick Chronicles; Nixie’s Song by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi: This book is about a boy and a girl finding a mermail called a Nixie. I would tell my friend to read it. By Asheesh B.

Elvis and Olive by Stephanie Watson: This book is about two ordinary girls, trying to find out all the secrets in their neighborhood. It was exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Shaneli J.

Clash of the Sky Galleons by Paul Stewart: This book is about a man getting revenge. It was exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Ryan T.

Lucy Rose, Working Myself to Bits and Pieces by Katy Kelly: This book was about a girl helping her friend’s family make a bakery out of a run-down plumbing store. This book was stupid, boring and confusing and I would tell my friend not to read it. By Alissa W.

Oggie Cooder by Sarah Weeks: This book is about a kid that has a talent of eating cheese and shaping it into something. It was funny and I would tell my friend to read it. By Christopher T.

The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti: This book is about a boy who stood up to the Nazis. It was exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. It reminded me of Odysseus in the Serpent Maze. By Conner S.

Medusa Jones by Ross Collins: This book was about a girl who was made fun of. It was stupid and I would tell my friend not to read it. It reminded me of Deep Down Popular. By Melissa L.

Medusa Jones by Ross Collins: This book was about an adventurous girl who hates her hair and she tries to get rid of it. It reminded me of Deep Down Popular and is a funny book. I would tell my friend to read it. By Hannah S.

Hurricane by Terry Trueman: This book was about a boy named Jose who is caught in a hurricane that hit his village. It was exciting and I would tell a friend to read it. By Liza M.

Toby Wheeler: Eighth Grade Benchwarmer by Thatcher Heldling. This book is about an eighth grade benchwarmer and it was boring. By Garrett S.

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson. This book was about a boy who discovered he had the ability to break things. This book was stupid and boring and I would tell my friend not to read it. By Jake J.

Darkwing by Kenneth Oppel: This book is about a young bat that had evolved before the rest of his colony. It was exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Arashi G.

Night of the Howling Dogs by Graham Salisbury. This book is about a boy whose name is Dylan who went out to scout and got lost at camp. It was exciting. By John K.

Into the Mist by Patrick Caiman. This book is about two brothers going into the world to find out its mystery. It was satisfying and I would tell my friend to read it. By Henry R.

Slam Dunk! By Sharon Robinson. It was about a guy named Elijah or Jumper Breeze who moved to Harlem. It was funny and exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Derrick L.

Hungry by Althea Eason. This book was about a girl and her family who are aliens living on Earth and Deborah, the girl, has to eat her best friend. This book was boring and I would tell my friend not to read it. By Danny L.

Hungry by Althea Eason. This book is about an alien girl trying to survive on earth. It is funny and exciting and I would tell my friend to read it. By Sarah B.

Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson: This book is about a girl who doesn’t go to Australia with her mom so she live with her dad and has problems. It reminded me of Tiger Eyes. It was funny and exciting and I would tell a friend to read it. By Elizabeth P.

Ibby’s Magical Weekend. This book is about a girl and two brothers who find a magic kit and have magical adventures. It reminded me of Magic Times and was funny and exciting. I would tell a friend to read it. By Daniel J.

Kickoff by Tiki and Ronde Barber. Tiki and Ronde go into their first days of middle school with football on their minds because the coach put them on third string. It was satisfying and I would tell a friend to read it. By Collin R.