Monsters on the March by Derek the Ghost

If you read Scary School and liked it, I would recommend Monsters on the March.  It is about an eleven year old ghost writer, who goes on a field trip with the whole school to see the Monster King.  Then Charles Nukid rescues Princess Zogette.  He must marry her because he saved her. Then they get attacked.

I liked it because it has adventureand very silly parts. Like when they make a human chain.  That is why I liked it.

       --Ainsley

Dork Diaries Tales from a Not-so-Fabulous Life by Rachel Russell

Nikki T Maxwell is an unpopular girl in her school.  This girl named Mackenzie is always looking for a way to insult her.  But Nikki meets some new friends.

I like this book because it is dorkish and interesting.  There are five books in the series.

     --Manjot S.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Two kids named Carter and Sadie found they have a blood of the Pharaoh plus a god and goddess in them. Their mom died and their Dad is hosting a god and ruling Duat.  So Carter and Sadie tried to defeat Set, but if they lose, the world would be in chaos.

It was exciting and the plot was twisted in every direction, plus the gods and goddesses were interesting.  Carter was incased in a god and Sadie had teleportation powers.  She can go places without walking.  I liked this because if we had this power, we can get to school super fast.  How that story was written was amazing!!!! and that is why I liked the RED PYRAMID.

 ----Tommy Ly

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

Two boys live in a place with a creativity at all.  If they showed creativity they would be eliminated.  The "death farmer" AKA Mr. Today creates a world for people with massive creativity.  This begins a big war between these two worlds.

I liked this book because it had a lot of magic spells, like this cool spell called scatter clips, where paper clip clinch on your shirt until you get to a wall.  I am into magic because my Dad was into magic and showed me. Also because I am into fantasy where things are odd and come true.  I especially liked Simber the stone jaguar with wings.  He was able to be the defender of Artimea.  He has a lot of responsiblilty which reminds me of me and my sisters.

---Jacob L.

Secrets of the Dripping Fang: Vampire Curse by Dan Greenburg

Two children named Wally and Cheyene found out that their father was a zombie.  They live with a big spider and a famous professor.  The Professor made a potion called an elixir and made the zombie drink it. It was supposed to turn him human but there was a mix-up and the father turned into a vampire.

I like this book because the words are understandable and written nicely.  I liked the mystery.  My favorite character is the Dad because he is a vampire and he can fly.  I would recommend this book to other people because of the mischief and humor.

---Willy Z.

The One and Only Ivan by Kate Applegate

Ivan, a gorilla lives in a dome.  He turns out to like it and makes new friends.  The problem is his elephant friend.  She leaves in a couple weeks.  He breaks out to visit her.

This book is exciting and funny because Ivan breaks everything in the zoo just to see her.

--Andre G.

The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle

This book is about creatures that are like mice. They teach parents a lesson by making adults, who are mean to their kids, step in dog poo.

I liked it because it has lots of funny parts and sneaky parts.  The best part is when they make the adults step in poo and because it is surprising.

James V.

Miss Suki is Kooky! by Dan Gutman

Miss Suki brought a bird that is very funny and pretty.  Miss Kooky is very surprising.  She runs for  funny reason.  And she is from the rain forest and she wanted to visit A.J.'s school.

I liked this book because it is really silly and it made me laugh out loud.  One thing I found really funny is when the bird bumps into the Blue Barry Award.  All the characters are weird, nice, funny and likable and people get hit by the bird.

--April S.

Mr Stewart introduces the endangered Authors

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Kurt Reads about the Planets

His Dark Materials Triology by Philip Pullman

This trilogy follows the adventures of a young girl named Lyra, her daemon familiar, and, in the second and third books, Will. Lyra lives in a world where bears wear armor, a person without a daemon in an outcast zombie, and creatures rip out people's lungs. Will lives in a world very much like ours. Lyra and her daemon, Pantalaimon, meet Will in a rather violent way in the second book, The Subtle Knife. In the book, Will and Lyra meet by striking blows at each other then finding that they become the best of friends. The three of them venture into another world full of ghostlike creatures called Specters. The world they ventured into hosts a knife of unspeakable power. The knife was a weapon that could cut through any substance. In the final book, The Amber Spyglass, the children must find a way to stop an important substance called Dust from falling into an abyss. How will they stop the Specters and the abyss from sucking up all of the dust?
I liked these books because they were fast-paced, full of action, and had many interesting creatures.
-- Kevin N.

Baseball Great by Tim Green--Marcos

This book is about a boy named Josh. He has a talent for baseball. He was going to play for his school's team but his Dad said he deserved better, so he signed him up with the Titans, Coach Rocky Valatino's team. Rocky is pushing him to the next level, but he has a secret, a secret so deep that he will do anything to keep it. Josh and his friends try to stop him.

I liked it because it was action packed and I like baseball.

--Marcos

Marley and Me by John Grogan---Jeffery

Marley and Me is on of the best books I've ever read. It is basically Marley's life story; from the first day to the last. This book will make you laugh and make you cry. John Grogan makes this book interesting by not just going on and on about Marley, but he talks about what is going on with everyone, like his wife, his kids and his neighbors. I would really recommend this book to everyone that is a dog lover. Marley and Me is an amazing book.

--Jeffery V.

Mesha meets author Kate Applegate

I read The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. The book was about a gorilla named Ivan who lives in the Exit 8 Big Top Mall. I saw Katherine Applegate and she gave a whole presentation about this book. I liked seeing Katherine Applegate because she was interesting. Katherine Applegate showed us a video about different gorillas bonding together. She also showed us a video abo0ut a kid who fell into the gorilla’s cage which showed that silver back gorillas can be gentle. Katherine got the idea for the book from a magazine article about Ivan the silver back gorilla.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

I would recommend this book as a terrific Ar book. It is about a girl who befriends her grandfather because they both love science and have gone through hard times like really hot days. Callie Vee is forced to do lady things like bake and cook, and she doesn't like them. She also spends time with her grandfather in his "laboratory" Together they make an amazing discovery.

I like this book because girls like me, always explore the world. I hope you will enjoy this book too.

--Neeloofar Asad

Bud not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

This story is about a boy named Bud who is trying to find his Dad. He has to go on a journey to find him. Bud goes through different cities and meets different people that help him on his journey. On his way he has to find food and a place to sleep every night.

I liked this book because it was funny and surprising. I like historical fiction because I like learning about the past. This book is funny because Bud always says woop, zoop, slop and he keeps a book of rules which is funny too.

Morgan P.

A Long Walk to Water by Susan Park

This story is about a boy named Salva and a girl named Nya who lived in Sudan Africa. Salva was at school but had to leave because there was a war going on. He couldn’t find his family but made a new friend. They had to go from camp to camp because they needed food, water and shelter. At some point in the story Salva’s cousin sends him an email about Salva’s father. Nya’s job for her family was to walk all day to a pool to get water.

I liked this book because I like historical fiction; I think it is really interesting.


--Andrea

Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

A boy named Jack goes on a vacation with his mom to Mount Desert Island in Maine. He wakes up in his tent and figures out that his mom has left him and went to the Bahamas because there is something wrong with her. He then goes on a daring adventure trying to find his mom and makes new friends. I liked this book because it was very scary since his mom left him. It is very adventurous because he has to survive.

--Marcos

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

A gorilla named Ivan lives in a domain at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. Ivan’s best friend is an elephant named Stella. Ivan also has a friend named Bob, who is a stray dog who visits Ivan by sliding through a crack in his domain. Bob is not part of the mall. A new baby elephant, Ruby, arrives. Ivan tries to help Ruby get out of the mall because she isn’t happy at the mall. Mostly Ivan thinks about art and how he expresses himself. Ruby helps Ivan see his art through a different perspective.

--Mesha

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

This book is about four kids named Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, they are sent to a mysterious house because of a war. They all step from a wardrobe into Narnia where they find all sorts of creatures like unicorns, centaurs, and dwarfs. They find out there is a White Witch. They have daring adventures trying to defeat the White Witch.

I liked this book because it has a lot of adventure and because it has cool creatures like centaurs and satyrs.


--Marcos

Sierra's Trip to Mrs. Nelson's Bookstore

I read a book about horses. I like horses because they are special and they can run fast. You can train them and ride them. I like to help my grandpa catch new horses in the desert. The horses help him on his farm.

Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman

I read Nightmare at the Book Fair. The boy named Trip Dinkleman is on his way to lacrosse try outs when a teacher calls him in and tells him to help her move books to set up for the book fair. While he is moving the books they fall on him. When he wakes up he is actually living in the books. Trip goes through all the different genres such as horror, easy reader and fantasy.

It is very funny and has many adventures. I also liked it because it is surprising, you don't know what story he will be in next.

--Vanessa

Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo

This book is about Opal. She finds a dog in the grocery store and names the dog Winn Dixie. She just moved to a different part of Florida and she does not have any friends.

This is a great story. She found a dog that was not hers but she said that it was hers. I liked reading about her making friends after she got the dog.

--Ainsley

Dear Mr Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

I read Dear mr. Henshaw. It is about a boyu that writes to an author for a school assignment. He picks Mr. Henshaw. Mr Henshaw writes back but his responce is silly. The boy's teacher does not like it, so he gets a bad grade. He keeps writing to Mr Henshaw and tells him about his life.

I liked it because it was funny but sad. In one of his letters he writes, "if my Dad was here he would tell you to climb a tree". It is sad because when he tries to call his Dad he doesn't answer and his Dad never calls him by his name.

--Marissa

Melvin Beederman, Superhero by Greg Trine

The characters in this book are Melvin and Candace. Melvin is a superhero that is very weak. He meets Candace when their capes are switched. After they meet they become partners and fight the bad guys.
I liked this book because they worked like a team. Melvin had some good times because he was funny and always saying "Holy!". He's also funny because he can't fly!
-- Mikaela

Sophia reads The Sandwich Swap

Manjot reads Deadly Beach