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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