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The Big HouseCarolyn Coman
I liked this book because its almost like a mystery. Ivy and Ray's, the main characters, parents get sent to jail and they have to find out how to get them back. Later they find a secret hideout and overhear people talking and learn things they aren't supposed to learn. Later, their parents get out of jail. How? Read the book and find out. :)
Alexis, 13
Ginger PyeEleanor Estes
I liked this book A lot. It has a bit of comedy and suspence. I would reccommend this book to 10+ kids that like animals.
jay, 10
Which Witch?Eva Ibbotson
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! Arriman the Awful, Wizard of the North, has discovered that he must marry. He decides to have a contest between the witches to see who can do the blackest magic. Will it be Mabel Wrack, the sea witch, Ethel Feedbag, the country witch, Nancy or Nora Shouter,irratable twin witches, Madame Olympia, the charming and very rich enchantress, or Belladonna, the white witch? Read this book and find out.
Fiona, 11
Gilda Joyce, Psychic InvestigatorJennifer Allison
Usually i don't like mysteries so when my friend recommended it,I wasn't sure but it's a FABULOUS book. It's well written, funny,and the main carachter, Gilda, is really likable.
Lilli, 11
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
At the beginning of Harry's fourth year, you can already tell that this book with be different than the first three. Just a few chapters in, there is an attack at the Quidditch World Cup. The attack is made by Voldemort's followers, a group called Death Eaters. During Harry's fourth year, two other schools come for The Tri-Wizard Tournament. Only three wizards are supposed to be chosen, but mysteriously Harry's name is the FOURTH to be drawn from the Goblet of Fire. He must participate in three extremly dangerous tasks. But at the end of the book, when Harry is about to complete the thrid task, a terrible thing happens. Boy do I wish I could tell you. If you don't mind a spoiler, then look below. If you do mind, don't read the rest of my review.
Lord Voldemort returns, and Cedric Diggory dies.Great book! The whole series is great, and I strongly suggest you read them. 5 stars!!!
Marie, 11
HP and The Order of the Phoenixby J.K. Rowling
The battle begins! Lord Voldemort, the evilset wizard of all time, has come back! The Ministry of Magic is now saying a lot of bad things about him and Dumbledore, because they don't believe he is back. Meanwhile, there is a mass break out of Azkaban Prison, and several of Voldemort's most dangerous followers (Death Eaters) have escaped! In a final showdown at the Ministry of Magic, good battles evil, but in the process a loved one dies. Read this book!!!!!!! Five stars!!!!!!! DO NOT read this if you have not read the first four books.
Marie, 11
HP Halfblood Princeby J.K. Rowling
Another great installment of the Harry Potter books! If you like adventure and suspence, then you HAVE to read this, and all the other Harry Potter books, as well. One of the most special things about this specific book in the series is that you find out about Voldemort's past. Imagine: You get to find out about the evilset wizard of all time's childhood! If you haven't all ready read this book I won't tell you who died, but I will tell you that it is a very important character. DO NOT read this if you have not read the first five books!
Marie, 11
Lost and FoundAnne Schraff
When i started to read this book i was like this is so boring but after a while i couldn't stop reading it. I loved this because Darcy gets a patner for her project and they become friends and there is some stranger following her,her sister, Jamee is having problems with her friend and disappears. It makes Darcy really realize that she has very good friends.
Cassidy, 10
stuart littleE.B. White
I choose stuart little beacuase it is a good book and my favrite part is when Mrs.little dropped her ring down the dran when she was cleaning the tub. so stuart went down the dran.when he came up, he was slimy and dirty.(mr.little tied him to a rope and lowered him down.it was dark and he had a flashlight.)so start reading.
sophie, 9
Horrible harry and the Dragon WarSuzy Kline
My favorite part is when the kids in Room 3B march down the hall with fake animals like a parade. I like the book because Harry and Song Lee have a battle because Harry thinks Song Lee's dragon is stupid. He thinks its stupid because Song Lee says her dragon is nice because she likes the dragon in the book My Father's Dragon. Harry thinks dragons should only be scary.
Jake, 8
TwilightStephenie Meyer
It is the best book I've ever read. And trust me, I've read plenty of fantastic books but this particular book drew me in and had me reading it all in one day. It is 493 pages. Don't worry, it flys by because you're so hooked into it.
Kim, 12
DizzyCathy Cassidy
I liked this book alot because it was about a girl whose mom left her and her dad and came back 8 yeaars later on her birthday wanting to be in her life again. Finding out that when she was taken away by her mother that she actually likes the way her mom lives.
Cassidy, 10
Babysitters Club The Truth About StacyRainia Telgemeier
If you like books about babysitting you'll love this book. Theres all kinds of crazy fun stories about the girls babysitting
naomi, 9
Walk Two MoonsSharon Creech
I read this book in my 6th grade class. It is a great book, filled with romance, comedy and suspense.
Harinder, 12
I loved this book because it wasn't what I expected it would be.
Cassidy, 10
The BFGRonald Dahl
I really liked when the BFG [big friendly giant,] stole this little girl's dream.I would rate this an a+!
Megan, 9
Mrs. Piggle WiggleBetty MacDonald
My favrite part of this book is when hubert had to eat from a rake and drink from a hoose. And anether favrite part of mine is when mrs. piggle-wiggle dressed up like a witch and a little girl had to clean the kitchen spotless. And if you like silly solution books I would suggest reading mrs. piggle- wiggle.
sophie, 9
Kiss My BookJamie Michaels
A famous author gets raveled up in her own story full of media to be brought down harshly. when told she did plagrism she did the only thing a girl could do- hide.In a small town called whispering oaks she finds her true self agian. But she still has more secrets...when will the web ever end?
serena, 11
FablehavenBrandon Mull
Fablehaven is about two kids who are execpting a very boring spring break alone with hermit grandparents. but then the tale unravels of a secret santuray for magical creatures at thier fingertips.
serena, 11
Deaf Child CrossingMarlee Matlin
I really liked this book because it showed what friends really are. It also showed that it is ok to get mad at a friend but you will become friends again latter (sometimes after a huge fight). My favirit part in this book was how the two girls made up after huge fight.
Rory, 11
biscuitAlyssa Satin Capucilli
I really like this book because there's a doggy in it and because I can read it; since it's an easy reader book. My favorite part was when Biscuit fell asleep in the little girl's bed. But I also really liked the part where Biscuit got a hug. The illustrator of biscuit is Pat Schories. I think that the pictures in this book are really good, because they show cute drawings of Biscuit on every page.
Chloe, 6
HP and the Deathly HallowsJ.K. Rowling
This was the best Harry Potter book ever, and that is saying something. Harry, Hermione and Ron have dropped out of Hogwarts to look for horcruxes, and run into a lot of Death Eaters and Voldemort himself. The Deathly Hallows is also full of deaths, so I'm warning you now, don't read it if you've read the other ones and you hated the people dying, because there a lot of people dying in this one. Ages 9+ Don't read if you haven't read: Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of The Phoenix, and Half Blood Prince. 5 Stars!!!
Marie, 11
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling has done it again, but sadly for the last time. In the epic final installment of the Harry Potter series, the amazing author weaves such a tale so believable, so frightening that you will never want to stop until you find out the everlasting answer: Harry or Voldemort? Do not read unless you are 10 or older and have read the first 6!!! I am warning you now!
Elise, 12
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
OH MY GOSH! The final and 7th book in the Harry Potter series is here, and boy is it wonderful! Harry is on the run from Voldemort and his Death Eaters for most of the book, but he really gets his tell off and it's definatly the most powerful and best book of all!
Elise,12
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
I like it because Harry is on the run from the Ministry of Magic. Because voldemort took it over.
Saty, 10
Ugliesby Scott Westerfeld
This book is awesome all my friends read this and they said it is a great book i just check it out ^,^
Kat, 12
HP Halfblood Princeby J.K. Rowling
I could litterly not put this book down I was up all hours of the night reading it!!! and the most exciting events happen to find out what happens you'll have to read the book!!!!!
Samantha, 10
Coralineby Neil Gaiman
I would recremend this book for 10+. It's a little "spooky" horror book yet mysterious. Coraline finds a door leading to a place just like home but people there, which there isn't much of, have paper skin and button eyes. They want to keep her there as there own. Coraline must free the captured souls there before it's to late.
Sydney, 11
animorphsby Katherine Applegate
I have only read 1 but the book is so exiting and calm all at the same time.
Emily, 16
Henry and Bezusby Beverly Cleary
When ramona keeps putting gum in her hair. The reason that ramona keeps putting gum in her hair because she wants to be bald like her uncle jack.
Sean, 9
by Ishmael Beah
The reason I like this book is that it talks about their boy hood also it talks about how wars are bad.
Sean, 9
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
This book is a very good book that my teacher recomended for me. This book is about a girl named Melley and Anny Beth who are around 100 and they take a treatment to now turn younger. REMINDER:YOU NEED TO BE AN ADVID READER TO READ THIS BOOK.
Courtney, 10
by Roland Smith
I liked this book because I enjoy reading because with a lot of suspense and danger. Whenever there's an exciting part with a lot danger it feels like I'm right there with them and I'm one of them. It is a very adventurous book enjoy!
Cheyanne, 12
by Lloyd Alexander
I really liked this book because it was a funny twist on greek mythology while using life like characters that were easy to relate to. I really liked the scapegoat and how he was always being such a good sport about being blamed.
Madeleine, 11
by Barbara Park
Because Junie B. Jones' gradma said that he had the thickest black hair ever and the longest fingers and he looked like a monkey. So Junie B. Jones went to school and told the whole class that she had the cutest little monkey ever. If you like Junie B Jones and monkeys I think you should start reading.
Sophie, 8
Eastby Edith Pattou
My favorite book, it might look long-- it's a great book and just like beauty and the beast.
katarina(kat), 12
Shilohby Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
There's a boy and his name is Marty. My favrite part is when Marty says to his sister that he is going to kill some snakes at the hill. But he's going to feed shiloh his dog. And they need to give shiloh to JUDD TRAVers dog hunting teem. I think if you like DOG stories this book is in your hands. so get reading.
Sophie,8
The Christmas Toy Factory by Geronimo Stilton
I found out that the true thing about Christmas is spending time with your family than working like Geronimo.
Sara, 9
by Ellen Raskin
In one day Barny Northrup had rented all of Sunset Towers' appartments. In a two weeks everyone at Sunset Towers had been called to the house of rich M.R. Westing for the reading of his will. A few days after the reading someone bombs the first floor coffee shop. In his Will, Samuel W. Westing stated that he did not die of natural causes and furtermore that his life was taken by one of them. Who are these people anyway, these heirs to Sam Westing? They are a dressmaker, a cleaning women, a chinese man and women, a trackstar, a docorater, two docters a doorman, two sisters and two brothers. Join these people as they play the WESTING GAME!
Forrest, 11
chinese cinderellaby Adeline Yen Mah
This is an amazing book which I just read. The author, Adeline Yen Mah, tells her horrific true childhood story about how she was an unwanted daughter. One of my all-time favorite books. I would recommend this book to older readers 10+
Elise, 11
tale of despereauxby Kate DiCamillo
I like the part when Despereaux rescued the princess. The only thing i didn't like about this book was that the story didn't flow very well. I recommend this book for young readers who are not interested reading a long book but like to read books with adventure and fantsy. I would rate this book as a B+
Megan, 8
by Georgia Byng
This is a wonderful fantasy about a orphaned girl [Molly Moon] who discovers a book about hypnotism. Read on to find out all the fun things that happens to Moly Moon! Also see Molly Moon Stops the World, and Molly Moon's Hypnotic Time Travel Adventure.
Devon, 11
Judy Moodyby Megan McDonald
This is one of my favorite book series. Judy is famous for her many moods and I love how she tries to find more moods to be in!
Elise, 11
where I'd like to beby Frances O'Roark Dowell
I love this story. It is about a girl named Maddie who lives in a foster care facility. Everything is normal until a new girl, Murphy shows up. I recommend this to older readers. [10 up]
Elise, 11
akiko on the planet smoo by Mark Crilley
Akiko is just an ordinary 5th grade girl until a mysterious hover craft comes by her window.
Elise, 11
cliqueby Lisi Harrison
In the story, it talks about the popular kids, and what one girl did to try and make nice. I think a lot of girls can relate to this story
Elise, 11
A long way from chicagoby Richard Peck
I liked this book because it was about two kids who learn about each other and about their "boring" grandma. They learn that she is not so boring after all.One of the many great parts is when Mary Alice and Joey go with grandma fishing and they see the sheriff in his underwear. My favorite part is when they have a funeral and the cat goes under the veil and everyone screams because they think that he is still alive. It was very funny!
Kitty, 12
No David
by David Shannon
David never listens to his parents
Ashley, 9
samurai deeper kyo
by Akimine Kamijyo
why i like this book becuz it's about action and a little romance it's a really good book!!!
Nhung, 13
Harry Potter and Scorcers stoneby J.K. Rowling
It is Cool
Koolness, 12
by Christine Hatt
I like this book because I like to read?
Celeste, 10
zodiacby Natsumi Ando
i like this book cause it's filled with mystery and and cute little spirits! it's mostly about stars and 2 friends but they sometimes don't get along so well.it's kinda scary when i first read this book(i was 7 )! there's sooo much adventure in this story!i really ReAlLy REALLY like this book! ya better read it!
Vicky,9
Into the Wildby Erin Hunter
Into the Wild (Warriors bk1)
I liked it because it took me into the story. I read them so quickly and thirstily that I don't know what book things happen in: they all blend together. READ THIS BOOK!
Zoe, 12
Mister Mondayby Garth Nix
it's Athur Penhalegon's first day at school and he nearly gets murderd! After his near death incident, Athur gets caught up in the affairs of Mister Monday. Mister Monday has been making havoc on the Lower House and Arthur must destroy him before it's to late.
Forrest, 10
shipwreckby Gorden Korman
i liked this book because it shows you and tells you how to survive in the ''REAL WORLD'' and i recently went camping and that book taught me alot.
anndrea, 14
Hootby Charles Ogden
edgar and ellen, (the main characters )collect plain old pets and dress them up to be exotic. then they try to sell them. nobody belives them. they also sell them at very high prices!
gabriella, 10
Hootby Carl Hiaasen
Because it tells about saving some owls and you would really like it.
Roy, 9
Walk Two Moonsby Sharon Creech
I really enjoyed this book because there was never anything boring! There were problems every minute and adventure as well. When I read Walk Two Moons I was pulled into the book, I felt like I was there. If you read walk two moons which I highly recommend you will not be able to put it down!!!!!
Qian, 10
Outbreakby Bryn Barnard
What I really liked are the pictures. It's a true book, with a lot of good info. If you like science or history stuff you will like it.
Marek, 11
Because of Winn Dixieby Kate DiCamillo
When she gets the dog --that is my favorite part and I like this book becuase of its pictures.
Jessica
Three little wolvesa and the big bad pigby Eugene Trivizas
the best part of the book is the big bad pig's evil genius in destroying houses that won't blow down. the second best part is the little wolves' learning that making a fortress of a house doesn't improve their lives - inviting beauty and friendship in is; and it solves all the problems they had.
Hallie
Peter and the Starcatchersby Dave Barry
Peter and the Starcatchers is a story I guarantee you will enjoy. The story is about an orphan who gets stowed away in the "Never Land", escapes the everfeared Black Stache,learns to fly and makes friends with the savage Mulusk people. Who could be "Black Stche" or "the Mulusk people"? There is only one way to find out.
Aaron
wringerby Jerry Spinelli
This is a story that documents 2 years of Palmers' life. Would you believe "Beans" is a name?
Aaron
heartlandby Lauren Myracle
I liked this book beacause I read it on my eleventh birthday and it reminded me a lot about me. My favorite part about this book was when she had her birthday party.
Soleil, 11
by Brooke Lauren
Heartland (series)
When Emily wanted to work with a horse to help it recover from an accident, nobody wanted her near the dangerous horse alone but that was the only way she would be able to help it recover properly, so she did not listen to anyone who was not willing to encourage her to do something beneficial and helpful for the horse, so she just went on trying and ignoring everyone who just wanted to put her down, and eventually succeeded. I thought that was really inspirational because you should never give up on yourself and you should always have faith in yourself.
Eden, 12
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
I like this book because I like fantasy books so if you like fantasy books you would really like this book-- about a boy [sent] to a special school for kids that are REALLY smart or have special powers that they call endowment, which means your parents chose who you marry and Charlie does not like that at all.
Samantha, 11
The Lion the witch and the wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
I love this book because it has many different animals and creatures that come alive. My favorite part is the battle. To find out who wins you will have to read it for your self.
Breana, 12
Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
Nathaniel is a 5 year old boy who has just been accepted as an apprentice for a magician who is a little full of himself, and Bartimaeus is a fourth level Djinni who has lived for long over a thousand years, and this book tells the story of how these two gifted creatures met. My favorite thing ABOUT the book is that the story starts out in the middle of the story and then all of a sudden it is in the beginning and then back to the middle, it's a crazy book.
Tiernan, 12
Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson
The Herdmans are back in the Woodrow Wilson Elementry school. Imogene is in Beth's class. There is a new project. Think of a compliment for everyone in the class. Can Beth create a compliment for Imogene?
Tyler, 10
binidi babes by Narinder Dhami
This is the book that came before Bollywood Babes. It has the same characters except not Molly Mahal. It is great!
Elise, 10
bollywood babes by Narinder Dhami
I absolutaly loved this book. It is funny, and the characters are lovable. My favorite character is Molly Mahal.
Elise, 10
alanna the first adventure by Tamora Pierce
Alanna is a strong character that follows her dream to become a knight. She has to pretend to be a boy and save a prince.
Marissa, 13
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Oh my gosh I love his book! I absolutally cannot put it down. It is filled with much more mystery than the other books and I highly recommend it to readers who like challenging books.
Elise, 10
Midnight Pearls by Debbie Viguie
A girl named Pearl is found in the sea by a fisherman and grew up not knowing where she came from. My favorite part is when Pearl finds out where she came from.
Phoebe, 10
Junie B Jones Graduation Girl by Barbara Park
Well I really like this book because I like how Junie B Jones acts and I also like this book because when the teacher asked the kids to giver her ideas for graduations they started to think and then Junie B Jones said roses are red violets are blue graduation is here and your feet smell like stink.
Cristina, 12
carnivorous carnival by Lemony Snicket
People who are interested in things that are eerie will love this book! There is a lesson in this book that will tell you about the importance of family. One of my favorite parts of the book was when the Baudelaires met the carnival freaks because they weren't freakish at all. The author was trying to tell us that if you're like the "freaks," you really aren't freakish to other people. The bigger message is that being a "freak" isn't bad.
Victoria, 8
Night in terror tower by R.L. Stine
There are kids that get dragged back in to time and get kidnapped and then teleport in time.
Jacob, 9
Inkheart by Corneila Funke
It had action!
JoJo, 12
Matilda by Roald Dahl
When Matilda Was like 4 in a half she read newspapers and magazines! Her parents sent Matilda to school late but Matilda was the smartest girl in the class! If you want to know more than you must read Matilda!
Dana, 9 1/2
Mostly Ghostly by R.L. Stine
Ghouls Gone Wild (Mostly Ghostly Series)
I like this because it's really funny.
Aleina, 9
Ella Enchanted by Gail Levine Carson
The writing is awesome and the plot (a spin off of the Cinderella story) is amazing. I love all of it, especially the end. It has romance, adventure, comedy and some sad things.
Maria, 12
The face on the milk carton by Caroline B. Cooney
This book is about a girl who finds out that 12 years ago she was kidnapped at a mall and that her parents aren't really her parents. it is very funny and keeps you wondering till the very end.
Elise, 10
Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit
Hi I'm a teen but I thought you guys would like this book that I used to read. It is about 4 kids who found a creature that gave them wishes if you read it have fun.
Betty, 12
by Lemony Snicket
I liked this book because it has lots of enemies for the orphans to fight against and my favorite part was when Violet and Klaus tried to save Sunny from the poison. I cant't even wait till the 12th book comes out.
Rod, 12 1/2
Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I like the Secert Garden book because it's a very sweet book to read. When I read the book I really enjoyed it and I love The Secret Garden book if you want to know more than you have to read this book for sure you'll love it when you read The Secert Gaden book!
Dana, 9
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
I like this book.
Leo, 5
Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I like this book is because there is a girl named Mary.
Diana, 11
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
The auther is an amazing writer. I love the way she writes. my favorite characters included: Sorrel, Twigleg, and Barnabus Greenbloom. I hope everyone loves it when they read it. It is truly a wonderful and thrilling book!!!
Olivia, 11
Maison ikkoku by Takahashi
Maison ikkoku (Series)
I like this book because it's funny and talks about a guy that loves a girl but he is very shy and still doesn't have any job. The favorite part of this book is when Yusagi fell down from the window and broke his leg.
Hai, 13
Marmalade Boy by Watar Yoshizumi
Marmalade Boy (Series)
Well,it was the second book i read that was a graphic novel so i really enjoyed it, and since i always liked romance books it really sucked me in. Right now I read almost all the Tokyopop books and i really love it.
Ling, 12
by Lemony Snicket
My favorite part is when they find Snicket at the end. It seems really good at the end because it seems like its really leading into the other story.
Gavin, 10
Pixie Tricksby Tracey West
Pixie Tricks (Series)
In this book you will find a pixie and a girl named vilett she does not know it yet but she is about to find out that she is going on a magical journey so i hope you chose this book to be your very own.
patrice, 11
Junie B. Jones First Grader: Toothless Wonderby Barbara Park
Junie B. lost her tooth.
Aditi, 7
Ella Enchantedby Gail Carson Levine
I have probably read this book twenty times. I remember one time I read it six times in a row. Everyone should read it at least once.
Ramse, 12
Wolves in the Wallsby Neil Gaiman
There are these wolves that come out of the walls and scare everyone and start ruining stuff. But then the family chases them away again. It was really great.
Elise, 10
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fireby J.K. Rowling
oh my gosh I love his book! I absolutely cannot wait to put it down. It is filled with much more mystery than the other books and I highly recommend it to readers who like challenging books.
Elise, 10
by Eoin Colfer
It was fun, funny, and exiting at the same time!!!!
Cameron, 10
Into the Wildby Erin Hunter
Rusty enters the forest he enters a entirly different life. while taking a stroll through the woods for the first time ever he meets a unexpected visitor another Cat how strange he thought but soon rusty learns that it was not strange at all he sudenly learns of a whole new life a life of freedom of fighting and bloodshed and when asked by the clan leader bluestar to enter her clan he jumps at the chance. Soon rusty is not Rusty any more but firepaw a apprentice of thunder clan suddenly this marvelous world of the wild shows firepaw its shadow. Suddenly pushed into a life of the wild firepaw soon learns that all is not what it might appear at first and that first impressions count dearly and in his case deadly!
Mara, 12
Twilightby Meg Cabot
The book talks about how this girl can talk to ghosts. How she met a ghost named Jesse who she falls in love with.
Elizabeth, 13
Ella Enchantedby Gail Carson Levine
Ella Enchanted
I loved this book because it is just like cinnderella and it is very romantic!!!
Jasmine, 10
Peter and the Starcatchersby Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson
I could not put this book down! It kept you wondering what will happen. It is basically about how Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and Never Land came to be.
Elise, 10
princess in trainingby Meg Cabot
This is the newest Princess Diaries book from Meg Cabot. It is VERY funny and recommend it to all readers who have read the other books in the series.
Elise, 10

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