Maximum ride
By, James Patterson
Maximum ride is Maximum terrific! I would definitely give this book an A. Maximum ride rocks!
Maximum ride’s “Family”; Fang, Nudge, Gazzy, Iggy, and Angel, were born with wings! Max has to protect them from the Erasers, People who transform into wolfs, who kidnapped Angel to bring her to the whitecoats, The scientist who turned them to half human half bird, for experiments. Max also has to save the world. This book is Science ficton, the elements in the story contain scientific stuff that can’t be real.
There are plenty of strengths in this book and, no weaknesses. One strength is, this book is so fun because, the characters keep traveling to place to place. For example, New York is a place they travel to in the middle of the book. Another strength is, this book is so quick paced. Each chapter is only about 2 pages long and, quick paced books are the kind I like to read. Do you like quick paced books? If you do, this would be a good book for you.
I would recommend this book to all ages 10 and up. I will also recommend this book to kids who like quick paced books with short chapters in them. Well, I have to go now… Good bye!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Witch and Wizard (Reviewed by Teddy)
Whit and Wisty Allegood were both ordinary teenagers who went to a ordinary high school who lived an ordinary life… until N.O kidnapped them put them in prison and called them wizard and a witch. Now, they must escape from prison, stop the N.O, hone their powers and find their parents.
This book is fiction because none of the characters, places or events are real. Whit and Wisty Allegood want to live a normal life. But the evil company called the N.O kidnapped them. So they escape from prison and try to find their parents.
A strength of this book is that it is really funny. For example, sometimes when I was reading, I would burst out laughing because of a funny joke. Another strength is that the book moves at a smooth pace. For example, the book will explain a person without boring someone, that’s an achievement in my book.
I recommend this book to people over ten because it is funny but people may not understand the jokes. I also recommend this book to people over ten because it has a couple of bad words. I rate this book four and a half stars.
This book is fiction because none of the characters, places or events are real. Whit and Wisty Allegood want to live a normal life. But the evil company called the N.O kidnapped them. So they escape from prison and try to find their parents.
A strength of this book is that it is really funny. For example, sometimes when I was reading, I would burst out laughing because of a funny joke. Another strength is that the book moves at a smooth pace. For example, the book will explain a person without boring someone, that’s an achievement in my book.
I recommend this book to people over ten because it is funny but people may not understand the jokes. I also recommend this book to people over ten because it has a couple of bad words. I rate this book four and a half stars.
The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Reviewed by Samantha)
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
By: Liz Kessler
When you first swam in the water did your legs turn into a tail and become a mermaid. No? I think not.
This book is about a girl who has never swum in the water until middle school. Why you ask? Well her mom’s afraid of water but it’s weird because they live on a boat. Finally her mom lets her take swim lessons in middle school. But when she goes in the water her legs stick together. When she figures out she’s a mermaid she finds out her dad is a mermaid! But he left after she was born! Now she is on a miraculous journey to get him out of jail! This story is fantasy fiction because there is mermaids and magic and those don’t exist.
This book had many strengths and a weakness. One strength is that the book was interesting. An example is when Emily’s mom told her about a dream about a boat and then Emily swam in the water at night and saw a boat like in the dream. It’s interesting because if her mom had a dream and it happened something weird is going on. Another reason it‘s strong is that some parts are written in a way that makes you want to read more. For example when the book starts it doesn’t just introduce everyone in the boring way like “my friend is Shona.” They do a whole event about when Emily meets Shona. Lastly it is strong because it’s a believable story like when Emily figures out her dad’s a mermaid. For example in most stories it would say “Emily had a vision that her dad was a mermaid.” But is this story she finds files about her dad under water! Now do you understand this book is strong!?
One weakness is that they should have expanded the storyline more. An example is when Emily has to go to court because she got in trouble. The court scene could have been longer. If it was longer the details would show and details make a story more elaborate.
I really recommend this book. I recommend it because it is interesting, keeps you wanting to read more and believable. I recommend this to 4th to 6th graders because it is a high level book. Read it!
By: Liz Kessler
When you first swam in the water did your legs turn into a tail and become a mermaid. No? I think not.
This book is about a girl who has never swum in the water until middle school. Why you ask? Well her mom’s afraid of water but it’s weird because they live on a boat. Finally her mom lets her take swim lessons in middle school. But when she goes in the water her legs stick together. When she figures out she’s a mermaid she finds out her dad is a mermaid! But he left after she was born! Now she is on a miraculous journey to get him out of jail! This story is fantasy fiction because there is mermaids and magic and those don’t exist.
This book had many strengths and a weakness. One strength is that the book was interesting. An example is when Emily’s mom told her about a dream about a boat and then Emily swam in the water at night and saw a boat like in the dream. It’s interesting because if her mom had a dream and it happened something weird is going on. Another reason it‘s strong is that some parts are written in a way that makes you want to read more. For example when the book starts it doesn’t just introduce everyone in the boring way like “my friend is Shona.” They do a whole event about when Emily meets Shona. Lastly it is strong because it’s a believable story like when Emily figures out her dad’s a mermaid. For example in most stories it would say “Emily had a vision that her dad was a mermaid.” But is this story she finds files about her dad under water! Now do you understand this book is strong!?
One weakness is that they should have expanded the storyline more. An example is when Emily has to go to court because she got in trouble. The court scene could have been longer. If it was longer the details would show and details make a story more elaborate.
I really recommend this book. I recommend it because it is interesting, keeps you wanting to read more and believable. I recommend this to 4th to 6th graders because it is a high level book. Read it!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Holes (Reviewed by Johnny)
"It's a miracle they're still alive". No, you dont know how this ties into the story, but yes, you will if you read the book , and yes this part is BIG.
This story is realistic fiction because the events in the story very well could happen, but they didn't. Stanley Yelnats wants to live his typical life but when he's arrested for something he didn't do, he is forced to dig five foot deep holes in he middle of a dessert filled with poisonous lizards. So he... Oh wait! I cant tell you! You'll just have to read the book!
Now on to S and W's, or just strength and weaknesses. A weakness of the story is that it has pretty much the same routine in every chapter of the middle of the book. It's not until the end that the book gets really exciting. The middle was only decent, and could of been much better.. So, as said before, the end is a total strength. Ther is nothing I could say to elaborate without giving away the whole book, but trust me, it is awesome!
This book could be better, but it's a definite thumbs up. It's great for anyone ages eight and above. I say this because some parts are, well, disturbing. A disgusting type of disturbing. Well, my job is done! Oops! I almost forgot to tell to make sure you read the book! It's worth it!
This story is realistic fiction because the events in the story very well could happen, but they didn't. Stanley Yelnats wants to live his typical life but when he's arrested for something he didn't do, he is forced to dig five foot deep holes in he middle of a dessert filled with poisonous lizards. So he... Oh wait! I cant tell you! You'll just have to read the book!
Now on to S and W's, or just strength and weaknesses. A weakness of the story is that it has pretty much the same routine in every chapter of the middle of the book. It's not until the end that the book gets really exciting. The middle was only decent, and could of been much better.. So, as said before, the end is a total strength. Ther is nothing I could say to elaborate without giving away the whole book, but trust me, it is awesome!
This book could be better, but it's a definite thumbs up. It's great for anyone ages eight and above. I say this because some parts are, well, disturbing. A disgusting type of disturbing. Well, my job is done! Oops! I almost forgot to tell to make sure you read the book! It's worth it!
Ghost Hunters (Reviewed by Danny M)
The body shot down after it, grabbed its own head with its moldy green fingers, and put its head back into place.’
This book is science fiction, because it cannot happen in real life. It also says that there are Ghosts and gadgets that catch them. This book is about a boy who unites with a (nice) ghost, And a smart old lady, to defeat a strong ghost that haunted the nice one out of his home. Plus, if he doesn’t catch it, he won’t get any sleep!
This book has great strengths and bad weaknesses. But there were two good strengths. First off is that there is a lot of action. For example ‘with lighting speed, she grabbed a handful of graveyard dirt from the bucket and through it at the ghost.’ I think these action scenes are great. Also there is a lot of suspense. For example it says:’ it’s going to freeze me, any second now. You will love these suspense scenes!
I recommend this book to action lovers and suspense/ghost lovers, because it has great action and suspense scenes about ghosts. I give this book 4 star!
This book is science fiction, because it cannot happen in real life. It also says that there are Ghosts and gadgets that catch them. This book is about a boy who unites with a (nice) ghost, And a smart old lady, to defeat a strong ghost that haunted the nice one out of his home. Plus, if he doesn’t catch it, he won’t get any sleep!
This book has great strengths and bad weaknesses. But there were two good strengths. First off is that there is a lot of action. For example ‘with lighting speed, she grabbed a handful of graveyard dirt from the bucket and through it at the ghost.’ I think these action scenes are great. Also there is a lot of suspense. For example it says:’ it’s going to freeze me, any second now. You will love these suspense scenes!
I recommend this book to action lovers and suspense/ghost lovers, because it has great action and suspense scenes about ghosts. I give this book 4 star!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Philipa Fisher’s Fairy God Sister (Reviewed by Celeste)
“You’re my fairy Godmother?” asked Philipa.
“Please don’t call me that!” said Daisy.
This book is a fantasy story because most of the events can not happen in real life. Also, because some of the characters like Daisy are not real. In the story, Philipa’s best friend moves away. Philipa ends up getting a fairy god sister. They both don’t get along good. At the end, well I can’t tell you. Read the story to know what happensat the end.
One strength of the story is that the story will keep you reading. Like Philipa’s best friend is Charlotte and then it is Daisy.Just that change would keep me reading. One strength is how the book gives you so much details. For example, when the book describes Daisy, it tells you exactly what she looks like. I felt this story was not missing any details that could have been added.
I would give this book a five out of five stars because I feel that I was always able to get into the book and wanted to keep reading. I would recommend this book to fourth graders to sixth graders because of the vocabulary and the length of the book. ★★★★★
“Please don’t call me that!” said Daisy.
This book is a fantasy story because most of the events can not happen in real life. Also, because some of the characters like Daisy are not real. In the story, Philipa’s best friend moves away. Philipa ends up getting a fairy god sister. They both don’t get along good. At the end, well I can’t tell you. Read the story to know what happensat the end.
One strength of the story is that the story will keep you reading. Like Philipa’s best friend is Charlotte and then it is Daisy.Just that change would keep me reading. One strength is how the book gives you so much details. For example, when the book describes Daisy, it tells you exactly what she looks like. I felt this story was not missing any details that could have been added.
I would give this book a five out of five stars because I feel that I was always able to get into the book and wanted to keep reading. I would recommend this book to fourth graders to sixth graders because of the vocabulary and the length of the book. ★★★★★
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Prophet of Yonwood (Reviewed by Amir)
Prophet of Yonwood
Author: Jeanne Duprau
The prophet of Yonwood is a thumb up book because it is about hope, getting rid of bad, evil and living a sin free life.
This book is a realistic fiction book because it has characters and events that could happen in real life. This book is a bout girl visiting Yonwood, North Carolina. A girl named Nikkei makes some decisions on how to identify good and evil.
Some strengths and weaknesses:
Strength:
This book is has cool characters because of their traits. Another strength is that this book is short but has a lot of meaning. Also the book has unusual storyline, some one seeing the future, how cool is that.
Weakness:
The book starts out too fast, for example in the first chapter they already give the problem away.
I recommend this book to 5th -7th grade students because it has very strong vocabulary and meanings that won’t make sense to younger readers.
Author: Jeanne Duprau
The prophet of Yonwood is a thumb up book because it is about hope, getting rid of bad, evil and living a sin free life.
This book is a realistic fiction book because it has characters and events that could happen in real life. This book is a bout girl visiting Yonwood, North Carolina. A girl named Nikkei makes some decisions on how to identify good and evil.
Some strengths and weaknesses:
Strength:
This book is has cool characters because of their traits. Another strength is that this book is short but has a lot of meaning. Also the book has unusual storyline, some one seeing the future, how cool is that.
Weakness:
The book starts out too fast, for example in the first chapter they already give the problem away.
I recommend this book to 5th -7th grade students because it has very strong vocabulary and meanings that won’t make sense to younger readers.
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