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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11 Birthdays

11 Birthdays

by Wendy Mass

Review #1 - Talisa, Grade 5


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

Summary: Amanda is turning 11 and wakes up to a day of surprises. But her birthday repeats, over and over. She needs to mend her friendship with Leo, until its too late.

Review: Wendy Mass is a awesome writer! "11 birthdays" is a story filled with friendships and surprises. Anyone from 4th-7th would enjoy this book.

Review #2 - Colette, Grade 5

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

Summary: 11 birthdays is about a girl named Amanda who is and she keeps repeating her B-day over and over again see what happened next.

Review: It was kind of interesting. It caught my attention a lot and there was a lot of mystery and It caught my attention.

Review #3 - Kasey, Grade 5

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

Summary: 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass is about a boy and a girl who share a birthday but it keeps repeating.

Review: this book was amazing because Wendy Mass used so much good wording that it took you to another world.

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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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The Giver

The Giver
by Lois Lowry

Review #1 : Kayla, 5th grade

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

Summary:  In a village that has strict rules, lives a boy named Jonas. The Villagers all listen to all the rules, like only having 2 children. Everyone listens and obeys except Jonas.

Review: This book was spell binding and had lots of cliffhangers. "The Giver" is also imaginative novel.

Review #2 : Anonymous, 6th grade

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

Summary:  Jonas is going through the ceremony of 12. Just like any ceremony of 12, each person gets called up and then told the job that they will do until they get old. Jonas is skipped and ends up getting the job that only one other person alive has gotten.

Review: his book is funny and very good. Some parts of the book surprised me, but I like how it begins. I think anyone who enjoys fantasy will like this book.

Review #3 : Sienna, 6th grade

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

Summary:  A little boy lives in a world of same. This world has no colors, emotions or true gene families. The boy gets the highest homer. The boy doesn't like this world. Will he run away?

Review: This book is funny and very good. Some parts of the book surprised me, but I like how it begins. I think anyone who enjoys fantasy will like this book.

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Deep and Dark and Dangerous

Deep and Dark and Dangerous
by Mary Downing Hahn

Review #1 : Anonymous, 5th grade

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

Summary:  Deep and Dark and Dangerous is about a family who travels to a lake house. Some things in the lake are bad and they have to deal with it. They had a hard time there. Read to find out!

Review: It brought my attention because it is very mysterious and you never want to put the book down.

Review #2 : Birdie, 5th grade

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

Summary:  This book is a chilling story about an 11 year old girl who comes to a haunted lake with her cousin and Aunt. Her four year old cousin meets a new friend. But the older girl can tell there is much more to her cousin's friend than is showing.

Review: This book is so enjoyable because it is suspensful and chilling. It's a good book for people who like to stay up all night reading it.

Review #3 : Forrest, 5th grade

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

Summary:  This book is a very exetent book. Because of the mystery, horor, and exitement. is the key to this book.

Review: This book is good for people that like mystery.

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The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan

This is the 1st book of the series.

Review #1 - Reviewed by:  Kayla 5^th Grade

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

Summary:  Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of a boarding school again. And that's the least of his problems. Percy is now going to take some trip to become a strong half-blood.

Review:  The thing that is so enjoyable is it is very adventurous and exiting. 

Review #1 - Reviewed by:  Hank 5^th Grade

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

Summary:  In "the lightning thief" a boy named Percy Jackson thinks he is just a normal boy until he finds out he's the son of Poseidon. Then his world turns upside down. he makes 2 new friends-Grove a satyr and Annabeth daughter of Athena. He fights monsters and stays at a camp for half-bloods.

Review:  It was fun and very actiony. I think any one would like this. 

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The Bad Beginning - A Series of Unfortunate Events

The Bad Beginning
by Lemony Snicket

This is the first book of the series.

Review #1 - reviewed by:  Marryah 6th grade

Rating: 5 of 5 stars - Hard to imagine a better book

Summary: On a cloudy and foggy morning along the coast of the beach, The Baudilare children meet their neighbor Mr.Poe. Mr Poe tells the Baudilare children that their parents are dead. They go on along way long car ride to meet their unknown uncle(Count Olaf). They find out that Count Olaf is trying to steal their fortune.

Review: Ms. Fuller read part of the series in 4th grade. I was mostly suprised when Count Olaf was the uncle of the Baudilare children. My favorite part of the book is when Count Olaf askes Violet on a hand of marriage. I reccomend people who love adventure and shockings throughout the story.

Review #2 - reviewed by:  Teesa 6th grade

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

Summary: In the book the Baudelaire children's parents get killed in a fire that burns down their fabulous mansion down. They go and live with their mysterious many times removed family member Count Olaf. They soon find out Count Olaf despises the kids and makes them do chores. The orphans soon know that he is a fake and try to find out why he became their guardian.

Review: I really enjoyed it and was eager to read the secound one when i finished. Anybody who likes dark mysteries and unexpected turns will love this book.


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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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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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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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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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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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