With open eyes now you may find
A place you must exit to enter.
Where one -
This book is fiction but a little realistic because this may happen in the future. The book is about a few kids who take tests for special oppertunities and get introduced to Mr. Benedict (good guy), then get sent to the ‘Instutute’ to be undercover agents. This book is great! read it!
There are alot of strengths in here but a couple weaknesses, such as that there are alot of downheartning moments. For example, when Milligan was captured. But there were alot of strengths in this book too, such as when everybody got a family. Another strength is that they found alot of vital info. For example, they discovered a secret room where there were news papers for the future. Another strngth is that there were alot of happy moments to make up for the sad ones. For examole, when they were having a snowball fight!
Hmmmm. I would reccomend this book to those who like adventure, mystery, action, and page turner books. This is a great book, so go read it...
NOW!!!!!
RATING: ***** = 5 star book!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Kingdom of Fantasy (Reviewed by Demetrius)
The Kingdom of Fantasy
By:Scholastic
Wow this place is beautiful.
This book is realistic fiction.For example there are talking animals.
He works as a manager at a news paper shop.He finds a magical music box.
Where he goes thru allot of kingdoms like dragons,pixies,witches,Noam's,trolls,mermaids and fairy's.
This book only has strengths.For example I liked all the kingdoms he went thru exspecailly the dragons.
Another strength is when he went to the kingdom of the mermaids because she wanted to Maire him a mouse
I would recommend this book to any one who likes magic or magical places or things.This book should be only for kids.For example adults will not understand the magical things that happen in this book
Demetrius
4/19/10
#24
Reading
By:Scholastic
Wow this place is beautiful.
This book is realistic fiction.For example there are talking animals.
He works as a manager at a news paper shop.He finds a magical music box.
Where he goes thru allot of kingdoms like dragons,pixies,witches,Noam's,trolls,mermaids and fairy's.
This book only has strengths.For example I liked all the kingdoms he went thru exspecailly the dragons.
Another strength is when he went to the kingdom of the mermaids because she wanted to Maire him a mouse
I would recommend this book to any one who likes magic or magical places or things.This book should be only for kids.For example adults will not understand the magical things that happen in this book
Demetrius
4/19/10
#24
Reading
Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie (Reviewed by Katie)
Book Review
Katie
4-18-10
Writing
Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie
By: Jordan Sonnenblick
“He’s……really……sick”
This book, Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie is a realistic fiction. Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie is realistic fiction because the story could happen to anybody but it probably didn’t happen in real life. Steven is a normal thirteen year old. He plays drums in the all-star band. He also has a crush on the hottest girl in school, Renee Albert. But when his constantly annoying brother, Jeffery gets very sick, he can’t be a normal teenager.
This book is impeccable. One of the strengths is that the book is very funny. For example, the book made my sides hurt because it was so funny! Another strength is that the book is soooooo touching. For example, Steven before used to be very annoyed by Jeffery, but they soon create a nice brotherly bond. One of the weaknesses is that sometimes it’s a little sad in parts. For example, I felt terrible in some parts. But no matter what happened, I loved the book and you should still read it.
I recommend this book to……anybody who doesn’t mind some sadness but can still have a laugh with an absolute impeccable book. I also recommend this book to second and third graders because I know it was quite easy for me. If you like touching, fun books you will love this book! But no matter what you like in a book this would be a great book for you because it is just that beast. you should definitely at least consider reading this book even if it is easy to read and even if it is sad at parts but just trust me. READ IT!!!
Katie
4-18-10
Writing
Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie
By: Jordan Sonnenblick
“He’s……really……sick”
This book, Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie is a realistic fiction. Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie is realistic fiction because the story could happen to anybody but it probably didn’t happen in real life. Steven is a normal thirteen year old. He plays drums in the all-star band. He also has a crush on the hottest girl in school, Renee Albert. But when his constantly annoying brother, Jeffery gets very sick, he can’t be a normal teenager.
This book is impeccable. One of the strengths is that the book is very funny. For example, the book made my sides hurt because it was so funny! Another strength is that the book is soooooo touching. For example, Steven before used to be very annoyed by Jeffery, but they soon create a nice brotherly bond. One of the weaknesses is that sometimes it’s a little sad in parts. For example, I felt terrible in some parts. But no matter what happened, I loved the book and you should still read it.
I recommend this book to……anybody who doesn’t mind some sadness but can still have a laugh with an absolute impeccable book. I also recommend this book to second and third graders because I know it was quite easy for me. If you like touching, fun books you will love this book! But no matter what you like in a book this would be a great book for you because it is just that beast. you should definitely at least consider reading this book even if it is easy to read and even if it is sad at parts but just trust me. READ IT!!!
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree (Reviewed by Anisha)
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out Of A Tree
Lauren Tarshis
“Mommy! She fell out of the tree! Emma-Jean Lazarus fell out of a tree!”
-Colleen
“Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell out Of a Tree” is a wonderful realistic fiction story because some of the events of the story can be real. When Emma –Jean discovers Colleen sobbing in the girls’ room at William Gladstone Middle School, she decides to help Colleen with her problem. Every February, the last weekend, Colleen goes with Kaitlin and her parents up to ski in Vermont. Colleen wants to go to the ski trip like she usually does every February but Laura plans to go this year. Laura is so powerful that she got Kaitlin to invite her instead of Colleen. So when Emma-Jean saw a flyer about the Boy’s Basketball Banquet, she writes a prank letter to Laura from the Boy’s Basketball Committee to have her dance on stage in front of the Boy’s Basketball Team. She knew Laura would give up the ski trip with Kaitlin and Colleen would be able to go. Emma-Jean’s life gets really messy, that’s for sure, just because she tries to help Colleen. What will happen if Laura finds out Emma-Jean wrote the letter?
This book has much strength. One strength is that the author gave a lot of details, such as details of the leprechaun dance. For example I could see a clear image in my mind of the girls, kicking their legs high in the air and shaking their shoulders and gyrating their hips. Another strength is that the author uses high vocabulary. For example she uses words like cellulite and nuptials. I believe that the author wrote a lot of details for the readers to understand the story much better.
This book is five out of five stars. I recommend this book to 4th graders and up because they would understand the book way better and the vocabulary. You’ll be amazed how Emma-Jean solves all the problems her friends face! You will totally love this book because I know I did!
Lauren Tarshis
“Mommy! She fell out of the tree! Emma-Jean Lazarus fell out of a tree!”
-Colleen
“Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell out Of a Tree” is a wonderful realistic fiction story because some of the events of the story can be real. When Emma –Jean discovers Colleen sobbing in the girls’ room at William Gladstone Middle School, she decides to help Colleen with her problem. Every February, the last weekend, Colleen goes with Kaitlin and her parents up to ski in Vermont. Colleen wants to go to the ski trip like she usually does every February but Laura plans to go this year. Laura is so powerful that she got Kaitlin to invite her instead of Colleen. So when Emma-Jean saw a flyer about the Boy’s Basketball Banquet, she writes a prank letter to Laura from the Boy’s Basketball Committee to have her dance on stage in front of the Boy’s Basketball Team. She knew Laura would give up the ski trip with Kaitlin and Colleen would be able to go. Emma-Jean’s life gets really messy, that’s for sure, just because she tries to help Colleen. What will happen if Laura finds out Emma-Jean wrote the letter?
This book has much strength. One strength is that the author gave a lot of details, such as details of the leprechaun dance. For example I could see a clear image in my mind of the girls, kicking their legs high in the air and shaking their shoulders and gyrating their hips. Another strength is that the author uses high vocabulary. For example she uses words like cellulite and nuptials. I believe that the author wrote a lot of details for the readers to understand the story much better.
This book is five out of five stars. I recommend this book to 4th graders and up because they would understand the book way better and the vocabulary. You’ll be amazed how Emma-Jean solves all the problems her friends face! You will totally love this book because I know I did!
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
Colin
“Will I ever see anyone ever again?” –Don
This book is nonfiction because the events and characters are real. Don Fendler lives with his mom and dad in Maine. One day Don goes hiking with some friends and his family. He decides to wander off. Unfortunately Don gets lost. So Don travels on a Mountain trying to find a camp or even stay alive. Does he make it out? Read to find out!
“Lost on a Mountain in Maine” was an amazing book. The author (Don) was very descriptive. For example he said the water was glistening and good enough to drink. Also it had a lot of suspense. I was biting my nails wondering if Don makes it out. Although the book’s really good the beginning was really long. For example nothing exciting happens, but it gets better.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes camping because hat happened to Don could happen to anyone who goes camping. Though I know everyone will love it.
Colin
“Will I ever see anyone ever again?” –Don
This book is nonfiction because the events and characters are real. Don Fendler lives with his mom and dad in Maine. One day Don goes hiking with some friends and his family. He decides to wander off. Unfortunately Don gets lost. So Don travels on a Mountain trying to find a camp or even stay alive. Does he make it out? Read to find out!
“Lost on a Mountain in Maine” was an amazing book. The author (Don) was very descriptive. For example he said the water was glistening and good enough to drink. Also it had a lot of suspense. I was biting my nails wondering if Don makes it out. Although the book’s really good the beginning was really long. For example nothing exciting happens, but it gets better.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes camping because hat happened to Don could happen to anyone who goes camping. Though I know everyone will love it.
Titan's Curse (Reviewed by Edward Hribal)
Edward
4-27-10
#13
Book Review
Writing
“One shall fall by a parent’s hand.”
The continuing saga of Percy Jackson and the Olympians keeps getting better! The third book, “Titan’s Curse”, is probably the best so far in the series with the most action and suspense than the first two. If elite can describe a book, this is truly an elite book.
This book is fantasy fiction because most of the things in here, for example: zombies, flying horses, and sea cows are not real and probably won’t exist. Percy Jackson wants to save Annabeth from the unknown people that hold her, but the people in the quest don’t want him to come and they don’t know where to go. He follows the four that are in the quest, then decides to try and help them when he learns some information about Annabeth.
This book is incredible! So incredible I can’t name any weaknesses. One strength is the name of the chapters. For example, after seeing at the top of the page for chapter two “The Vice Principal Gets a Missile Launcher”, you know you want to keep reading! Another thing is its relation to the past two books, so if you started reading the series on this book, then you would still know what they were talking about. For example, a new character was introduced at the very last page of the second book, and in this book they tell you who she is and how she became a character.
I recommend this book to grades between third and sixth because a second grader would probably find most of the words too hard. They won’t understand the long detailed scenes plus the book will probably be too long for them. I give this book five out of five stars.
4-27-10
#13
Book Review
Writing
“One shall fall by a parent’s hand.”
The continuing saga of Percy Jackson and the Olympians keeps getting better! The third book, “Titan’s Curse”, is probably the best so far in the series with the most action and suspense than the first two. If elite can describe a book, this is truly an elite book.
This book is fantasy fiction because most of the things in here, for example: zombies, flying horses, and sea cows are not real and probably won’t exist. Percy Jackson wants to save Annabeth from the unknown people that hold her, but the people in the quest don’t want him to come and they don’t know where to go. He follows the four that are in the quest, then decides to try and help them when he learns some information about Annabeth.
This book is incredible! So incredible I can’t name any weaknesses. One strength is the name of the chapters. For example, after seeing at the top of the page for chapter two “The Vice Principal Gets a Missile Launcher”, you know you want to keep reading! Another thing is its relation to the past two books, so if you started reading the series on this book, then you would still know what they were talking about. For example, a new character was introduced at the very last page of the second book, and in this book they tell you who she is and how she became a character.
I recommend this book to grades between third and sixth because a second grader would probably find most of the words too hard. They won’t understand the long detailed scenes plus the book will probably be too long for them. I give this book five out of five stars.
Inkdeath (Reviewed by Bidisha)
Inkdeath
By Cornelia Funke
Bidisha
‘Piper, beware, your end is near, the Adder’s power dwindles. He writhes he goes in mortal fear, though nothing in his strength rekindles.'
Teenage Meggie Folchart is trapped in Inkheart with her family. She wants to go back home but two writers, Orpheus and Fenoglio, the only two people who can help her, won’t help her. So what will she do? Read the book to find out. This book is fantasy fiction, because it has events that can’t happen in real life.
The strength in this story is that there was a lot of suspense. For example, after every line that you read, you will be waiting for the next. Another strength is that there was strong vocabulary, like melancholy and optimistic. Some of the words were so tricky, that I looked in the dictionary. It helped.
I recommend this book to everyone. It’s sure to make them interested! The exciting plans in this book make people want to read more. It certainly put me under its inkspell. I encourage you to read this book if you like fantasy fiction. Also read the book Inkheart & Inkspell.
By Cornelia Funke
Bidisha
‘Piper, beware, your end is near, the Adder’s power dwindles. He writhes he goes in mortal fear, though nothing in his strength rekindles.'
Teenage Meggie Folchart is trapped in Inkheart with her family. She wants to go back home but two writers, Orpheus and Fenoglio, the only two people who can help her, won’t help her. So what will she do? Read the book to find out. This book is fantasy fiction, because it has events that can’t happen in real life.
The strength in this story is that there was a lot of suspense. For example, after every line that you read, you will be waiting for the next. Another strength is that there was strong vocabulary, like melancholy and optimistic. Some of the words were so tricky, that I looked in the dictionary. It helped.
I recommend this book to everyone. It’s sure to make them interested! The exciting plans in this book make people want to read more. It certainly put me under its inkspell. I encourage you to read this book if you like fantasy fiction. Also read the book Inkheart & Inkspell.
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