Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
by Eoin Colfer

This is the second book of the series.

Rating: 4 of 5 stars - This book is better than most

Summary: Artemis receives a message from an unknown source with his father in it. can he save his father and stop Opal Koboi?

Review: This was a very good read. The best parts where in the middle of the book. This is a good book for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders

Reviewed by: Anonymous 6th grade

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What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World

What we Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World
by Henry Clark

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: Freak, River and Fiona are all outcasts. Freak's dad yells at him and treats him poorly, rivers parents died and has one leg a small bit shorter then the other which efects his running, and Fiona wears clothes that are completly different colors. One day they find a couch that has a zuchini colored crayon that is extremely rare, a double headed coin, and a double 6 domino. This story is about how those items help them save the world.

Review: This book is slightly advanced, but easily one of my favorite books. I think you would love this book if you like adventure, and are in fifth or sixth grade. Fouth Grade might enjoy this to, but some material is advanced.

Reviewed by: Bobby, 6th grade

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Skulduggery Pleasant: Scepter of the Ancients

Skulduggery Pleasant: Scepter of the Ancients
by Derek Landy

This is the 1st book of the series

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: If you like magic, adventure and a lot of fights then check this book out! Also, if you like this book, check out the other ones Playing with Fire and The Faceless Ones.

Review: I liked this book because it can be boring for 3 letters and then it turns into an all-out war practically! This book is for magic lovers (no not the card game) and be read slowly to savor the awesomeness.

Reviewed by: Cap, Grade 6

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Fablehaven

Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull

This is the 1st book of the series.

Review #1 - Reviewed by: Anonymous, 6th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: This book is about a secret preserve with many magical creatures. Some of the classics such as satyrs and ogres.

Review: The best part was the end. Not to give away much, but there is a huge surprise and like any good fantasy book, a fight. Anyone who likes fantasy will love this book.

Review #2 - Reviewed by: Sarah, 6th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: Two kids go to stay at their grandparents house for the summer,and they start to notice some weird things like a empty book that says "drink the milk" and grandpa's random excuses for grandma being missing...

Review: My favorite part is when the baby on the roof turns into a goblin and starts the rain of havoc on the family!

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Spy School

Spy School
by Stuart Gibbs

Rating: 4 of 5 stars - This book is better than most

Summary: This amazing book is about how a newbie at spy school gets along with a vicious bully, a cyber savvy psycho and many more. Here he is trained to take out the enemy and claim the fame.

Review: I loved this book. It was a real page turner that kept me at the edge of my seat. If anyone were to ask me about it I would recommend it right away.

Reviewed by: Camden 6th grade

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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
by Chris Grabenstein

Review #1: Cassidy, 5th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: This book is about a boy named Kyle who loves Mr. Lemoncello's games. When his hero builds a library in his home town he doesn't hesitate to go. But Mr. Lemoncello's biggest game yet is getting out of the library. Can Kyle get out first or is he going to lose to his friends?

Review: This book is very enjoyable because the whole book is a puzzle. This book is for people who like adventure and mystery. This book definitely keeps you thinking.


Review #2: Lexy, 5th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - It's hard to imagine a better book!

Summary: The book is about a twelve year olds that enter essays to get an early entrance to the new library. I would say more, but I would give out spoilers.

Review: This book is so unpredictable that you never know what is going to happen! I reccomend this book for 3rd-11th grade.

Review #3: Mrs. Covington, 100th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: A group of 12-year-olds win the chance to be the first to see the amazing new library built by famous game creator Luigi Lemocello.  Once inside, they find out there is also a contest to see who can find the secret exit first.  All clues have to do with the library, library systems and finding specific books.

Review: I really enjoyed reading this book.  You don't have to know about the dewey decimal system or libraries to understand what's going on in the book.  The riddles were really difficult and there was lots of action.

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Chasing the Falconers

Chasing the Falconers
by Gordon Korman

This is the 1st book of the series.

Review #1: Summer, 4th grade

Rating: no rating given

Summary: The main characters are a boy and his younger sister.  They try to break their parents out of Prison.  But first they have to escape a juvinile farm.

Review: This book is great if you love a good scare!  I like it because it starts out really smooth and calm and then it springs right into action after awhile.  Also it gets involved with some prison and vilent things.  So be prepared if you are wanting to read the book On The Run #1

Review #2: Mrs. Covington, 100th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Aiden and Meg are stuck at a juvenile detention center that looks to outsiders like a farm run by kids.  They are surrounded by convicts, criminals and generally scary kids.  The only problem is, Aiden and Meg are not criminals.  One night the perfect opportunity for escape arrives and they take it.  Now they are determined to prove their parents innocence and stay one step ahead of the law.

Review: This is a great read, even though the plot is completely impossible.  Even though I knew what I was reading was not possible in any way, it was still fun to read and wonder how Aiden and Meg would get themselves out of each hairy situation.  I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes action or mystery stories.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart

Review #1 - Reviewed by: Sam, 5th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book)

Summary: The Mysterious Benedict Society is about a group of kids saving the world.

Review: This is a well written, humorous book.  {Grades 4 -12} would enjoy it*.

Review #2 - Reviewed by: Matthew, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary:This book is about four children who have to pass a series of tests.  They have to stop an evil man from taking over the minds of children.  They also have to save their mentor Mr. Benedict.

Review: This book was so enjoyable because it has mind bending riddles but still has action.  It also shows how teamwork always works.  This book is for adventure lovers and people who like mind riddles.  I loved this book.

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Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire

Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire
by Derek Landy

This is book two of the series.

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book)

Summary: Valkyrie Cain teams up with Skulduggery Pleasant, a sharp dressed un-dead wizard-detective, to stop and old enemy of Skulduggery's, Baron Vengeous.  Can the defeat Baron in time before he summons the Faceless ones?

Review: I liked the action and the fighting scenes, and I also liked when Skulduggery taught Valkyrie to summon fire.  Kids who like adventure books would like this book.

Reviewed by: Hugo, 4th grade

The Great Wall of Lucy Wu

The Great Wall of Lucy Wu
by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: It is about a girl and she just got her own room. Then she finds out that her grandma has a sister and now she has to share a room with her. So she moves the bookshelf and the desk to the middle of the room and call it "The Great Wall of Lucy Wu".

Review: I like how she handled the problem.  I think the best part is when she becomes the team captain.  Someone who likes books about family issues would like this book.

Reviewed by: Mya, 6th grade

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Hatchet

Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen

Review #1 - Reviewed by Carter, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: In this book a kid named Brian is going to his dad's house in Canada.  he is flying in a plane and his pilot has a heart attack and he crashes.  Now he has to live in the wilderness.

Review: This book was enjoyable because it was a very good adventure book.  I think people that like realistic fiction or adventure would like this book.

Review #2 - Reviewed by Anonymous, 5th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book)

Summary: Hatchet is mostly about a 13 year old boy trapped in the wilderness.  he was flying over the Canadian wilderness. He crashes and has to survive.

Review: The reason I liked this book is because it had action and it wasn't boring.  Most boys would like this book.

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Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life

Middle School, the Worst Years of my Life
by James Patterson

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book)

Summary: A boy named Rafe is going to middle school.  He tries to get to good schools but he gets in trouble.

Review: I think this book was the best book ever.  This book is so enjoyable because it is really descriptive and this book is for everyone.

Reviewed by: Jack, 5th grade

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Almost Home

Almost Home
by Joan Bauer

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: It's about a foster girl with no parents and a littler girl gives her a puppy that was abused.

Review: It was sad at times and it was funny.  {Anyone} who likes dogs or sad books {would like this book}.

Reviewed by: Emily, 5th grade

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Million Dollar Throw

Million Dollar Throw
by Mike Lupica

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Million Dollar Throw is about a boy named Nate.  Nate's family has many issues and his dad is losing his job.  After Nate makes a $500 purchase at a sports store, he is forced to enter a million dollar contest.  His friend is going blind and his golden arm is weakening.  Will Nate get the million dollars to save his family?

Review: I really enjoyed this book because of the courage this boy, Nate, has to make the throw even when his best friend is going blind.

Reviewer: Jaden, 5th grade

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Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery

Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery
by David Adler

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: This book is about a girl named Cam Jansen that loves mysteries.  In the city, her mother's video camera got stolen but found it by a store.  But the tape was taken out, so Cam needs to find the tape to make sure the thief doesn't win the competition.  Can she find it?

Review: This book was really enjoyable to read because I love scary mysteries because I really like finding out mysteries.  Every mystery book I've read was really interesting, so I decided to choose this book.  This book would be great for a person that loves to read about mysteries.

Reviewer: Rachel, 5th grade

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney

This is the 1st book of the series.

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Review #1: Kliff, 5th grade

Rating: 3 of 5 stars (readable)

Summary: A kid named Greg who is a wimpy kid and his best friend is Rowley.  Both Greg and Rowley go to the same school. Greg has trouble in school and some other students were mean {to him}.  But there was a thing which is a cheese and it is not good.

Review: This book is enjoyable {because of} the pictures.  And the book was very funny when I read it.
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Review #2: Anonymous, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This book is better than most.

Summary: It is about a middle schooler and his life. He gets bullied and has no friends. He has a punk brother and a spoiled brother.

Review: It was enjoyable because it was funny and funny kids will love to read it.

Review #3: Christian, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This book is better than most.

Summary: it is about a nerdy kid who is a nerd. And he is now going to a middle school. Also he is having trouble with his life.

Review: {Who would enjoy this book?} almost all my friends and cartoonists
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Review #4: Brayden, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This book is better than most.

Summary: Greg has so many problems; He is on summer vacation. He can't solve the problems.

Review: All of his solutions are funny.

Review #5: Anonymous, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This book is better than most.

Summary: Greg lost his friend to a girl friend. Greg hasn't had any friends since then and cant hang with Rowley. Greg gets an after school hang out and goes to the picture stone.

Review: Greg made me giggle in my head. Rowley was also a guilty person.

Review #6: Anonymous, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This book is better than most.

Summary: It was very hilarious and lots of realistic drawings. Most of the people were based on real people.

Review: It was enjoyable because it was funny and its his real life.

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The Red Pyramid

The Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book!)

Summary: This book is about how two kids' dad gets trapped and how they try to save him.

Review: It is a mystery.  People who like mysteries {would enjoy reading this book}*

Reviewer: Emma, 5th grade

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Extra Yarn

Extra Yarn
Written by Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Review: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book!)

Summary: Annabelle lives in a town that is black and white.  She finds a box of yarn and starts knitting sweaters for people.  It turns out the box of yarn is magic and she never runs out of yarn.  People start to hear about her and her yarn, and adventures start to happen.

Review: I love this book!  The pictures tell half the story, and I love that Annabelle always does for others.  Anyone who enjoys books with great illustrations would enjoy this book.

Reviewed by: Mrs. Covington, 100th grade

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Smile

Smile
by Raina Telgemeier

Review #1 - Reviewed by: Madison, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: It is about a girl who breaks her teeth and has to get a lot of help with them.  and her life and how her teeth get better.

Review: This is enjoyable because it is funny and sometimes sad.  People who have ever had bad teeth or who have been made fun of because of their teeth {would enjoy this book}*.

Review #2 - Reviewed by: Charlotte, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: It is about a girl. She broke her teeth, and how she deals with it.

Review: {I liked} how she likes the way she is with the teeth.  People who like funny books {would enjoy this book}.

Review #3 - Reviewed by: Elizabeth, 6th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Ouch! I would hate to be this poor girl that struggles in school when she knocks out her two front teeth. She is afraid that when she goes back to school, people will make fun of her. But not only that she is trying to impress the guy she likes. She goes to the dentist, and she learns that it might take a while to fix her teeth. She wonders to herself how long will this take?

Review: I liked this book because it describes that you should just be yourself and not let your friends stand in the way of that. I also like this because, it is a very interesting story that always keeps me wondering. Believe me if you read this book you won't be able to put it down until you have finished it!

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11 Birthdays

11 Birthdays
by Wendy Mass

Review #1 - Reviewed by: Sage, 5th Grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Amanda's eleventh birthday is coming up and it isn't going well.  Her ex-friend Leo is also turning eleven.  Amanda begins to relive her eleventh birthday and then she has to find Leo and fix it.

Review: I enjoyed this book because it was very humorous and touching.  I recommend this book to anyone who likes humor or who is having friend troubles.


Review #2 - Reviewed by: Lucy, 5th Grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: This is about two kids who have known each other since they were born and are in a huge fight.  On their birthday something odd happens and they have to work together to get rid of the odd thing.

Review: This book was enjoyable because there were a lot of surprises and sometimes it was funny. I think someone who likes surprises would like this book.

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Trouble Maker

Trouble Maker
by Andrew Clements

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Clayton is a big trouble maker, but things get out of hand.  What will he do?

Review: This book is enjoyable because it is funny.  People who are trouble makers and like comedy will love this book.

Reviewed by: Mya, 5th grade

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling

Review #1 - Reviewed by: Nathan, 5th grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: This book is about Harry, a boy whose parents died by an evil wizard named Voldemort. On Harry's 11th birthday he finds out he is a wizard and will go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  Near the end, Harry get a feeling that Snape is planning to steal the stone.

Review: I like this book because it has twists and turns in every corner. Also it has magic and creatures that help Harry in the book.  If you like fantasy books, you will love this.

Review #2 - Reviewed by: Elizabeth, 5th Grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Harry Potter has been invited to come to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  He arrives at Hogwarts when a lot of weird things come up.  Harry must find out what is happening and how to stop it.

Review: Anyone who likes adventure and mystery books would love this book.  After every chapter I had a question that I needed to answer, so I had to keep reading.


Review #3 - Reviewed by: Teesa, 5th Grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Harry Potter is living with his terrible aunt and uncle when he receives a surprise that he is a wizard and he will be attending Hogwarts.  He finds out that a mass murderer is trying to kill him.

Review: I loved how adventurous it was and how I couldn't stop reading it.  This book is for people who love adventures and mysteries.


Review #4 - Reviewed by: Jesse, 5th Grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book)

Summary: Harry Potter never even knew about magic until a huge wizards' school accepts him.

Review: It was an action packed book and was full of funny stuff.


Review #5 - Reviewed by: Molly, 6th Grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: This book is about Harry's journey through his fist year at Hogwarts, only to find that horrible things lie behind each door! Join Harry, Ron and Hermione on an amazing adventure.

Review: I love this book! Don't get me wrong, I'm not a person who reviews Harry Potter because they have never read any other books.... OK I am. But still i find it very hard to enjoy a book, and this book helped me be able to sit down and enjoy a book!

Review #6 - Reviewed by: Audrey, 5th Grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars (hard to imagine a better book)

Summary: Harry knows he was just a regular person for ten years. A half giant brings him to a castle called Hogwarts, and Harry learns he survived the worst spell in history- the killing curse. Harry has many adventures and saves the world without the world knowing.

Review: Harry Potter is probably the best book I've read. It has dizzying spells,magic, and everything a person would like.

Review #7 - Reviewed by: Anonymous, 5th Grade

Rating: 4 of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary: Harry Potter is about a boy that gets accepted to Hogwarts school of magic. He meets two friends that help him.

Review: If you like adventure you would like it.

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Ghost of Graylock

The Ghost of Graylock
by Dan Poblicki

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (better than most books)

Summary:
A boy named Neil and his sister, Bree, go on an adventure to explore an abandoned hospital called the Graylock Hall.  They get nightmares...

Review:
It was a good book where you didn't know what would happen.  It was a scary mystery.

Reviewed by:
Sela, 5th grade

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