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By Rick Riordan
This book is the first book of the second of Rick Riodan's mythology series. It is about three half-bloods named Jason, Piper, and Leo, who are found on a camping trip at the Grand Canyon and taken to Camp Half-Blood (remember that place?). They learn that Gaea, the Earth Mother, is stirring, and they might be the only ones who can stop her. Also Percy Jackson, a son of Poseidon, has gone missing. Does this have something to do with Piper's missing Dad, Jason's amnesia, and the fact that Leo keeps seeing "ghosts"? Read this book to find out.
This book is awesome! It is action-packed but also filled with humor and the reader can never put the book down. It gets five stars for sure! Review by: UAC
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By Tui T. Sutherland
This book is about a prophecy about 5 dragonets (young dragons): a mudwing, a skywing, a sandwing, a seawing, and a nightwing, brought to the cave as eggs by the Talons of Peace, all to hatch on the brightest night. But what happens if one of the eggs was wrong? For six years the dragonets are taught about the war that has been going on for "so long," and they finally decide to escape the cave they were raised in and see the war for themselves. Can they end the war, even with a wrong dragonet? Will it be as easy as they thought it would be? Read this book to find out.
This book was a bit boring at the beginning but it got a lot better after chapter one, so I am giving this book three stars😁 Review by: Truesmiley
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By Ben Guterson
This book is about a girl named Elizabeth Somers whose parents died in a car crash when she was little. Elizabeth lives with her aunt and uncle in a rickety old house and has a pretty boring life, until she sees a pamphlet for a hotel called WinterHouse lying on the table. Elizabeth askes her aunt and uncle what it's for and finds out that they are going on a trip far away until winter break is over and that somehow they have enough money to send Elizabeth to WinterHouse while they are away! What will it be like for Elizabeth to go there on her own? And what will she discover at this mysterious hotel?
I loved this book and it hade some pretty anxious moments, but it was not the best book ever so it's a four😎 Review by: Truesmiley
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By Erin Hunter
This book is about a kittypet (domestic cat) named Rusty who wonders about the forest and the wild cats inside it. He one day goes in and meets some cats living in ThunderClan, and gives up his kittypet life to become an apprentice named Firepaw. Constantly learning the warrior code from his new clanmates, Firepaw has time for little else. However, he makes two best friends, Graypaw and Ravenpaw. Ravenpaw believes something strange happened with his mentor, Tigerclaw, and the battle over sunningrocks where the former deputy; Redtail, died. Firepaw, filled with his intense curiosity, wants to discover the truth. But stopped at every turn by Tigerclaw, constantly pestered by Sandpaw and Dustpaw, and held back by the boundaries of the warrior code, can he?
This book was good, but it was a bit frustrating, too, so I give it a three star rating. Review by: UAC
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By Rick Riordan
This book is about a boy named Percy Jackson who discovers he is a demigod (the offspring of a god and a mortal), the son of Poseidon. Percy goes to Camp Half-Blood and learns all about Greek mythology. Then, Zeus's lightning bolt is stolen, and Percy is suspect number one. Zeus wants it back by the winter solstice, only about a week away! Along with his best friends Grover Underwood and Annabeth Chase, he sets off on a perilous quest, encountering monsters, other demigods, and even gods! Can Percy and his friends return the lightning bolt before the winter solstice?
This book was awesome, I couldn't put it down. It also has lots of Greek stuff cleverly woven in, but for the bits about monsters and making you get really tense, I'll give it four stars. Review by: UAC
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By Jeff Smith
This is a hilarious book about three cousins called 'the Bones', Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone. They are cast out from Boneville, their hometown, because of another one of Phoney's ambitious moneymaking schemes. Soon, they are seperated in a mysterious new place called 'the Valley', where they encounter all sorts of weird things. Read this book to read about some of their adventures.
I like for the super funny character development and humor, but it was a bit dramatic, so it gets four stars. Review by: UAC
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By Ron Roy
This is the first book in the A-Z Mysteries series. I like this book because it's fiction, yes, but it could totally happen in real life! The main character, Dink, has invited his favorite author, Wallis Wallace, to his hometown of Green Lawn. To Dink's excitement and surprise, he's said yes, and is coming to sign kids' books! But when Wallis Wallace doesn't show up, Dink and his best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, began to wonder. Where could Wallis Wallace be?
I give this book a four star rating for its general awesomeness. It's well-written and woven together. I think you should read this book. Review by: UAC
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By J.R.R. Tolkien
This is the first book in the LOTR (Lord Of The Rings) series. It is about a hobbit named Frodo who owns the mysterious One Ring, lost by the dark lord Sauron years ago. The quest: To destroy the ring before the dark lord can get his evil clutches on it. Join Frodo and his fellow questers; Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, Merry, Pippin, Sam, and Boromir.
This is a great book and I really like it, but it is a bit scary, so I will give it four stars. Review by: UAC
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By Jeanne Birdsall
This is the first book in the Penderwicks series (see Series Reviews). It is about four girls (Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty) who take a vacation to Arundel, a seemingly magical place. There, they meet Jefferey, the son of the mean Mrs. Tifton, who is the owner of the place. After befriending Jefferey, these girls have all sorts of adventures with their new friend and their dog, Hound.
Read this book to find out what happens in this magical place! This book is so funny, so well-written, I kind of have to give it five stars. Review by: UAC
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This book is about two twins. The girl's name is Alex(the smart one) and the boy's name is Connor(the funny one). When the twins were young their grandmother read them a fairy tale book and now for their twelfth birthday she gave it to them. Alex loved it right away, reading it every night but it starts acting very strangely. The book buzzes and even glows, the distraction is keeping her awake at night. She needs to figure out what's going on, and soon.
This is a very thrilling read. It's fun to connect this story to a bunch of the well known fairy tales that I have known for a long time. I rate this book four stars.😎Review by Truesmiley
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By Shannon Messenger
This book is about a girl named Sophie Foster. Sophie is just a normal human girl … or so she thinks. When Sophie was five, she suddenly got mind-reading powers. Although mind reading is weird enough, that is not the strangest part. Sophie is a twelve year old in high school. I know you may be thinking that maybe her mind is just super intelligent? Well, that's just not the case as Sophie soon finds out. When she finds an elf named Fitz who is looking for her, her life changes forever.
I love this book so much! I'm planning on reading the whole series. I rate this book four stars.😎Review by Truesmiley
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By Dav Pilkey
This graphic novel is about a police dog-human. Dog Man is a superhero, created when a police officer and a dog got hurt in an explosion. To save them, the dog's head was sewn onto the officer's body and BANG! The city's new best cop was born, and just in time. Read to find out about Dog Man's hilarious adventures fighting against the wicked Petey the Cat, who wants the be in control of the whole world.
This book is really funny, and has really good, simple illustrations that will make all kids laugh. Parents might not appreciate the grammar, though. Dog Man deserves four stars for the action and humor, but not as many for the inappropriate jokes. Review by: UAC
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Emily Calandrelli
This is a book about an eight year old girl named Ada Lace, whose family has just moved to San Francisco. Ada is really into science, math, technology... and she's really smart! But disaster strikes her home when her neighbor's beloved yorkie goes missing! With the help of her quirky best friend, Nina, who is convinced that an alien took the dog, Ada must use science to find out the truth: Who took the yorkie, and why? Read this book to find out.
This book is pretty good. It blends fiction with science, friendship, and mystery. Ada is such a great character, and it's just so well written. This is also a great read-aloud for younger kids, too. It's probably a three star book. Review by: UAC
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By James Riley
Half Upon a Time is a book about a boy named Jack, son of the infamous Jack, the one who climbed the beanstalk. He's looking for ways to restore his family's honor, and he gets his chance when a princess falls out of the sky. This is May, who, according to her T-Shirt, is the princess of Punk. (Her shirt says 'Punk Princess') May and Jack set off on a quest to defeat the long-lost-now-returned Evil Queen. Along the way, Jack must prove to himself and to his companion that he is worthy of being a hero... But is he?
This book was super-funny, there were so many interesting references to stories that everyone's heard, but from someone who lives with those characters. Readers who like fantasy fiction will laugh hard during this adventurous book. I give it four stars. Review by: UAC
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By Diana Simpson
This is a really funny book about a girl named Phoebe and a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. As 'often' happens, their friendship was founded when Phoebe skipped a rock across the pond and hit Marigold in the face. From there, they became best friends, despite their differences. For example, Phoebe is obsessed with video games, while Marigold is obsessed with... herself.
This book is so funny! Even for people who aren't usually big fans of unicorns like me, this book is different. Phoebe and her Unicorn is like Calvin and Hobbes 2.0, and definitely gets five stars. Review by: UAC
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By Rick Riordan
This is a book about a guy named Magnus Chase, son of Frey. Magnus was a normal kid once, but then the wolves came. Since his mom's death, he's been on the street. On his sixteenth birthday, though, things change quickly. A fire giant comes to find him, and he dies. The end. But not quite. Actually, Magnus goes to Hotel Valhalla, modern adaptation of the Norse afterlife for the honored dead. A mysterious prophecy reveals that Magnus must stop Ragnarok (doomsday), find the Sword of Summer, and rebind Fenris Wolf. Did I mention? He also has only nine days. With his trusty companions of Sam, a Muslim former-Valkyrie, daughter of Loki; Blitzen, a fashionable dwarf with a very stout heart, and Hearthstone, a deaf elf and rune-caster. Will they succeed against seemingly impossible odds? Read this book to find out.
This book is definitely five stars. There are so many different cultures blended in, along with Rick Riordan's usual perfect pacing and endless humor. It's a great read for all ages. Review by: UAC