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Fiction |
The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by
Kate DiCamillo |
I loved this book. It is
about a china rabbit named Edward Tulane, who was owned by a girl
named Abilene. He is very pleased with his life. Edward loved his
owner. Then one day he got lost... The rabbit went from family to
family and loved each one, but he loved Abilene the best. You follow
the journey of Edward and you might shed a tear or two along the
way! Mrs. D. (fantasy) |
Because of Winn Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo |
This book is
about a girl who finds a dog at a supermarket. The girl names
the dog Winn Dixie. The dog is dirty and there is no one to
care for him. The girl keeps the dog, and he becomes her best
friend. This book was funny, and I couldn't put it down.
This is a great book for both boys and girls.
Johnny A. (realistic fiction) |
Alabama Moon
by Watt Key |
I like this book because it is about a ten year old
boy who lives in the forest with his dad. When his dad dies,
he becomes a ward of the state and finds himself in a juvenile
detention center. He plans to bust out with his friends Kit
and Hal. The rest -- you'll have to read. I recommend
this book for boys and girls.
Dylan K.
(realistic fiction) |
The Trumpet of the Swan
by E. B. White |
The Trumpet of the Swan is a very good book
about a swan named Louis, who has no voice. He lives a
happy life, except that he is in love! His father steals a
trumpet for him to play. Will Louis get enough money to pay
for his trumpet? Will Louis marry his true love? Find
out --- in The Trumpet of the Swan! Boys and girls will
both enjoy this humorous story.
Fred K.
(humorous fiction) |
Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lingdren
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This book is very funny. It is about a girl who
lives in Villa Vikulla. She has pets. One is a horse and
a monkey named Mr. Nilsson. This book would be fun for both
girls and boys.
Marinella (humorous
fiction) |
Riding Freedom
by Pam Ryan
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In
the beginning of the book, a little girl named Charlotte is dropped
off at an orphanage. The woman in charge of the orphanage was
mean, and made Charlotte do all the chores. Charlotte cut off
her hair and she put on boy's clothes to try to hide. She
found a stable and she worked there all day, so that she could sleep
there at night. When she grew up, people still thought she was
a boy. She had to make a living, so she became a coachman.
She did that for the rest of her life. This is a great
book for girls and boys.
Katherine (realistic
fiction) |
The Secret Life of Amanda K. Woods
by Ann Cameron
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I
like this book because it is funny, exciting, and interesting.
this book is so good, that you won't want to put it down. It
is about a girl who feels unimportnat and forgotten. she
changes her name and tries to act differently. If you wnat a
good bood, read this one! This book would be
of interest to girls.
Kiersten P.
(realistic fiction) |
The 7 Professors of the Far North
by John Fardell
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This book is about three kids who rescue their uncle and
his friends from an evil professor. the evil professor is
trying to take over the world, using a new species. I really
like this book because it is full of adventure and is very funny.
This book is a good pick for boys and girls.
D. Crosson
(humorous fiction) |
The Totally Made-up Civil War Diary of Amanda
MacLeish
by Claudia Mills |
Amanda, a fifth grader, has many problems in
life with her cat, her parents, and her friends. She makes-up
her Civil War diary, a class assignment, about a girl named Polly
whose world is also falling apart because her brothers are fighting
on opposite sides in the war.
This was a good book that I wasn't able to stop
reading. I think it is a book that most girls would really love to
read!
Sarah O.
(fiction)
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The Ghost's Grave
by Peg Keret |
This book was about a kid named Josh who goes to his aunt's
house for the summer and meets a ghost of a coal miner killed in a
mine explosion. The ghost has been waiting years for someone
to dig up his leg and rebury it with the rest of him. Then he
will rest in peace. Josh helps him out. I liked this
book because the detail is great! Read it, you will love it!
This is a super book for boys! Julian F.
(fiction) |
Waggit's
Tale
by Peter Howe |
This book is about a dog named Waggit who gets
abandoned. A team of dogs living in the park find him and take
him in. He learns how to hunt and makes friends. He has
many adventures like...you have to find out! I couldn't stop
reading it! This is a great book for boys and girls!
Sofia C.
(fiction) |
Thank You Lucky Stars
by Beverly Donofrio |
This book is about two girls who were best friends, and then are not
best friends anymore. I really liked this book because I could
relate to it. It is like things that have happened in my life.
This is a good book for girls in the class.
Amanda H.
(realistic fiction)
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Cryptid Hunters
by Roland Smith |
Cryptid Hunters is about two twins, Grace and Marty. Their
parents die in a car crash, and they are forced to live with an
uncle they didn't know they had. Their uncle has to go to
Congo, to look for mythical creatures, so he sends them to boarding
school. The twins eventually get to the Congo themselves -
you'll have to read to find out how and what happens to them.
Both boys and girls would really love this book.
Christian D.
(fantasy, adventure) |
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