A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeline L'Engle

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

Summary: Margaret is a little girl with a brilliant mom and a creative brother who meets three mysterious witches that take her brother, her and her friend into the fabric of time to a fantastic land that gives her a task to save her father who is trapped in time.

Review: This book is geared to 4th- 6th graders of all genders but it is truly enjoyable for all ages.

Reviewed by: Anonymous

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the prizoner of askaban

by J.K. Rowling

This is the 3rd book of the series.

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

Summary:  Harry Potter is a mysterious wizard and he usually does something really dangerous. He is trying to help someone who is accused of killing 16 people in 1 single curse. Is he guilty? Read to find out.

Review: This book was interesting because it made you wonder. People who like sci-fy would enjoy this book.

Reviewed by:  Lexi , 5^th grade

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The Forests of Silence

The Forests or Silence
by Emily Rodda

This is the 1st book in the series.

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

Summary:  Deltora Island or magic, monster, and danger. The evil shadow lord has taken over the Kingdom and only Three people can save it. Leaf, Jasmine, and Barda have nothing in common and everything to Loose.

Review:  it hooks you in after chapter 2. It was medium to read. People who like mystery and Adventure.

Reviewed by:  Tiger, 5th

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100 Cupboards

100 Cupboards

by N. D. Wilson

This is the 1st book of the series.

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

Summary: Henry is sent to live with his cousins because something happened to them. In the night Henry hears strange sounds. Then he chips off the wall to find 100 cupboards. The cupboards turn out to be portals.

Review: This book was very fun to read because it has many things happening and is very hard to put this down. I suggest it to anyone who likes reading about suspenseful things.

Reviewed by: Steven, 5th 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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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

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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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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