I Funny

I Funny
by James Patterson

This is the 1st book of the series.

Review #1 - Maddy, Grade 6

Rating: 4 Stars - This book is better than most.

Summary: I Funny is about a kid in a wheelchair who is bullied a lot. He is really funny and has 2 friends who are totally different. He is brothers with a bully named Steve.

Review: I think 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders would like this book.

Review #2 - Ida, Grade 5

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

Summary: This book is mostly about a middle school kid. It is also about funny Jokes told. I think it is an amazing book

Review: This book is enjoyable because I like J.P. This is for kids who love funny books

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A Dog's Life

A Dog’s Life: Autobiography of a Stray

by Ann M. Martin

Rating: 3 Stars - This book is readable, but not fantastic.

Summary: This book is about a stray dog. This is his perspective pf being a stray. His name is squirrel

Review: That the dog told the story from his perspective.

Anybody who loved dogs or and dogs books.

Reviewed by: Delaney, Grade 5

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Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind
by Sharon Draper

Review #1: Spencer, 5th grade

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

Summary:  It is about a mentally handicapped girl who has a photo-graphic memory. and is super smart but cant talk or move. 

Review: What was good about it was how she came so far.

Review #2: Sonja, 5th grade

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

Summary:  Out of my Mind is about a girl with cerebeal Palzy. A lot of people like her so she really wants a voice. She's annoyed because she can't talk, and her brain is recording everything.

Review: This book is enjoyable because I have never thought that handicapped people wanted to speak out.

Review #3: Emily, 6th grade

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

Summary: Out Of my Mind is about a girl named Melody that can not walk or talk. Melody gets really upset about that. Then,Melody somehow finally gets to talk! find out how she gets to talk in the book.

Review: What made this book so enjoyable is things happen and you would not expect it. Someone that would enjoy this book is someone who wants to be surprised.

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Wonder

Wonder
by R.J. Palacio

Review #1 : Anonymous, 5th grade

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

Summary:  The book Wonder is mainly about a boy who has face issues. In Wonder, the boy faces going to school, and makeing friends who will stand up for him. It is a book that will help you see the other sides of points of views.

Review: 3rd and up

Review #2 : Katie, 6th grade

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

Summary:  Auggie's face is distorted, looking abnormal since birth. His parents have always homeschooled him, until know. Auggie's parents send him to school where he learns who his real friends are, and who cannot be trusted.

Review: This book was amazing, and I loved how it was all about the beauty on the inside, not on the outside. I recommend the book for anyone with a kind heart who enjoys realistic fiction.

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Dewey the Library Cat

Dewey the Library Cat

by Vicki Myron

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

Summary: When a small kitten gets dropped in a libiary box a libarian resues him. Living in the library, he helps the people around him. A nice book for all ages.

Review: I liked the book because of the animal and the positive story. I think this book is for animal lovers.

Reviewed by: Suzannah, 5th grade

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