Keeping Secrets

By: Beth Beechwood

Because I finished it and I really liked it.

-Jen, 10

Pendragon: The Merchant of Death

By: D.J. MacHale

When Bobby Pendragon kisses with Courtney Chetwynde, he thinks his life can't get better. Then, his Uncle Press says, "I need your help." His life is never normal again. Warping into various other worlds, Bobby realizes that it's up to him to stop an evil demon named Saint Dane, and to save a world heading into Armaggeddon. This book is the first of 10, and is incredibly original. It is wonderfully and creatively written, with a very intriguing plot. Definitely a must-read.

-Ethan, 12

A Series of Unfortunate Events #11: Grim Grotto

By: Lemony Snicket

I feel this way because the book has a great plot. Also because you never know what's going on in anyone's lives other than the Baudelaires, and sometimes, Count Olaf. This is a really good book, but you have to read the other 10 books before it. There are 13 books in the series. That is my book review.

-James, 10

Eragon

By: Christopher Paolini

This book was so exciting. It leads from one adventure to another. I couldn't put it down! If you're looking for a bit of magic in your reading you should read Eragon. I like books that have dragons or wars when they used swords and shields. That is why I picked Eragon.

-Gavin, 11

Nancy Drew Mystery: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

By: Carolyn Keene

I felt this way because in the middle of the story there's too much scary things happening. But the author did a good job describing the characters and feelings. I really liked the dance where practically all the main characters come together. But in the end it's a little scary. I think this book was good, but not great for me.

-Aditi, 10

Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes

By: Maureen Johnson

Because it took you lots of places and it was very descriptive. It really made you feel like you were really there. It was really fascinating and I didn't want to put it down. I loved it.

-Emma, 10

The House Next Door

By: Richie Tankersley Cusick

I feel this way...Emma discovers a creepie old house right next door to hers. Emma fmds out that there was a girl that used to live in the house and that that girl was almost the same as her. I love these kind of mystery books because they are like stories of history that wasn't really there.

-Kayla, 11

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

By: J.K. Rowling

I felt this way because I could relate to the characters' feelings and emotions. I love the adventure and scary sort of sense. I could not stop reading this book because I loved it so much! Now after reading this book I feel like Harry is sort of a friend to me. I love the way J.K. Rowling makes me feel like I could be in the characters' shoes and do exactly what they did and said.

-Jack, 11

The Littles Have a Wedding

By: John Peterson

In this book a little got married. Dinky Little and Della Kett get married and it takes an adventure to get to the house where they are getting married because they are small people. I love marriage books because there's always a happy ending.

-Kayla Fink, 11

Magic Tree House: Day of the Dragon King

By: Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are continuing their quests as Master Librarians. Jack and Annie's new quest is to save a book from being burned. Jack and Annie are whisked away to ancient China meeting the silk weaver, the emperor the Dragon King, and discovering a tomb. Will Jack and Annie find their way out of the tomb or will they be lost forever? It is up to Jack and Annie to save the book and get back to their own time before it is too late.

-Kiley, 12

Magic Tree House: Tonight on the Titantic

By: Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are about to go on a new quest. When Jack and Annie discover that the tree house I back, Jack and Annie find a mysterious dog in the tree house. Jack and Annie discover that the dog was under a spell. Now Jack and Annie go back in time and land on the Titanic. Jack and Annie soon figure out that the ship is sinking and must find a gift to free the dog. Will Jack and Annie find or will they sink with the ship? They must hurry back to their own time before it's too late.

-Kiley, 12

Magic Tree House: Thanksgiving on Thursday

By: Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are off on a new adventure to find Morgan's magical rhymes. Jack and Annie are whisked away to the time of Pilgrims, Indians, and the first Thanksgiving meal. Jack and Annie help the people prepare for the feast by fishing, bringing food in baskets, and prepare the turkey. Can Jack and Annie discover Morgan's rhyme or will they be stuck in time? It is up to Jack and Annie to find the rhyme before it is too late!


-Kiley, 12

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy

By: Barbara Park

I felt this way because the book was funny. And I also feel this way because there is action, and competition it is. Those are my feelings.

-Ashea, 11

Hank the Cow Dog: the Case of the Vampire Cat

By: John Erickson

I feel that this was a good book because Hank and Drover come face to face with Mary D. Cut. Mary has been marooned for two years and has survived from Bobcats and Coyotes. Hank has been abandoned and has no choice but to have Marx’s help. When Rip and Snort the coyote brothers come along Hank says that Marx was bit by a vampire. It is up to Hank to find his way home without turning into a vampire.

-Kiley, 12