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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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
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
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
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
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
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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