Monday, January 7, 2013

The Calder Game by Blue Ballett


Reviewed by Caitlin

I gave this book:




Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about a boy who goes to England and goes missing the same day as a local sculpture.  His two best friends come to find him and go on an adventure.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was the whole book.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book if they like long mystery books.

Ms. Todd is Odd by Dan Gutman


Reviewed by Ridge

I gave this book:




Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about Mr. Daisy who left for awhile and Miss Todd took her place for awhile.

My favorite part of the book was:
When they got around in a circle and whoever was across from them had to say something nice.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

People should read this book because it will make you think "what she is going to do next?"

Mr. LaGrange is Strange! by Dan Gutman


Reviewed by Sean

I gave this book:




Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about A.J. and his friends who make their old lunch lady quit her job because A.J. shot Andrea with a straw wrapper through a straw.  Then Andrea hit he juice box and it fell to the ground.  Then Emily clipped on it.  Then Emily fell into people carrying trays.  Then there was a big spill.  Then the lunch lady came out and yelled "I quit!"  Then Mr. Klutz had to find a new lunch lady which is Ms. LaGrange.  Ms. LaGrange is so nice because she had a special surprise waiting in the freezer for every kid.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was when A.J. said out loud in the middle of Social Studies "I see London I see France, I see Emily's underpants."  Then she ran out of the room crying.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book because if you want to read such an amazing book this might be the one for you.

Book of World Records 2011


Reviewed by Austin

I gave this book:




Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about Brett Favre beating a world record by getting the most passing yards in the NFL.

My favorite part of the book was:
When he got 464 touchdowns.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book if they like challenges.

Book of World Records


Reviewed by Austin

I gave this book:




Summary of the book:
A car that broke a World Record of top speed of 257 mph.  That is the fastest car in the world.

My favorite part of the book was:
When the car went 257 mph.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book if they like fast cars.

Mr. Klutz is Nuts


Reviewed by Jasonah

I gave this book:






Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about Mr. Klytz doing wacky things so the kids did work.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was when Mr. Klutz pogo-sticked down Main Street in a turkey costume.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book if they like funny books.

A Very Baby Mouse Christmas


Reviewed by Caitlin

I gave this book:



Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about Baby Mouse wanted a Wizbang for Christmas.  One of her friends got one so she got really, really mad.  So when Christmas came she was so happy she got a Wizbang but it had not batteries in it so she played with her sister and her toys.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book is that she got her Wizbang on Christmas day.  She got so excited until she saw no batteries in it.  So she wasn't excited any more.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

People should read this book because it was good.  They also should read it because if you like these books you should read it.

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912


Reviewed by Jordan

I gave this book:






Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about George his family and friends are on the way to New York.  On their way the Titanic hit an iceberg.  So the Titanic sank.  And George his family and friends went on this rowboat and got saved by the Carpathia.  Then they lived happily ever after.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part was when George went down to the hold where they keep stuff to look at the mummy.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book because if you like the Titanic then this is the book.

Ferrari Cars


Reviewed by Orion

I gave this book:




Summary of the book:
This summary fo this book is about...types of Ferrari's.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of this book was the D. Mulee discovered the 2 Ferrari's.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should not read if they do not like Ferrari's or other sorts of cars.

Baby Mouse by Matthew Holm


Reviewed by Brody

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about a cat and a mouse visiting.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was when the cat put the mouse in the locker.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

People should read this book because if you like a cat and a mouse fighting you will like this book.

Baby Mouse Skater Girl by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm


Reviewed by Adrianna

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about a mouse named Baby Mouse.  She goes skating on a pond at first.  Then a skating trainer gave her a card to go to the skating rink, because she was really good at skating.  It was one of her favorite things to do.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of this book is when she gets a golden trophy for the cupcake eating contest.  She had sprinkles all over her face.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book if you like to skate or if you like funny things.  Others shouldn't read this if they don't like to skate, or if they don't want to read about people falling and hurting themselves.

Mr. Mack is Wacky! By Dan Gutman


Reviewed by Sean

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about A.J. and his friends are in school and they made oral reports about presidents and A.J. picked Benjamin Franklin who isn't a president.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was when Neil's pet ferret became president in the school.  Then it was Emily's turn to read her report.  In the middle of her report Mr. Wiggles the ferret pooped out of Emily's hat and she said "eek there's a rat in my hat!  I think it pooped in my hair."


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book because if you want to read an amazing and funny book this is the one for you.

Washington, D.C. by Dan Elish


Reviewed by Bryce

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about Washington, D.C.  This book has a lot of facts about Washington D.C.  This book has a lot of interesting photos in it.  It taught me a lot about Abraham Lincoln and where he was shot.  It also taught me a lot about all the tourists attractions.  It was fun to learn about all the important buildings.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was when I learned about Ford's Theatre.  I love learning about Abe Lincoln and all the past wars.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book because if you want to learn about Washington, D.C. then this book will tell you about it.  I really recommend this book.

Jasmine's Christmas Ride


Reviewed by Jordan

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about 3 friends and they're excited about this big day.  it's a pony show.  But when only Corey is selected to ride in the show, the girls cheerful holiday spirits sink fast.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of this book is when Corey feels embarrassed when she gets picked.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book because if you like horses and Christmas mixed together then you'll like this book.

Santa Paws and the New Puppy


Reviewed by Makayla

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about Santa Paws, Pat, and Georgey going for a lot of walks.

My favorite part of the book was:
When Santa Paws got saved by Uncle George.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

It is a long story.

Addy's Surprise: A Christmas Story by Connie Porter


Reviewed by Jasonah

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
This book is mostly about a girl and her mother who both miss Poppa, Esther, and Sam.  Poppa comes home.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book was when Poppa came back.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

Other people should read this book because it shows hope.

The Dog Who Thought he was Santa by Bill Wallace


Reviewed by Ridge

I gave this book:





Summary of the book:
this book is mostly about a dog who can sense when something is wrong.  The Mom and Dad are worried about moving.  They just discovered how dangerous dad's job is.

My favorite part of the book was:
My favorite part of the book is when the dog knows when something is wrong and he tries to fix it.


Other people should or should not read this book because...

I would rate this book 10 out of 10.  I would suggest this book if you like Christmas surprises.