Book Reviews

Have you ever read a book where you never know what will happen next?

Huckleberry Finn runs away from home and runs into a runaway slave. He agrees to help him go north to the free states. Later Huck has a battle with his conscience. Should he continue helping Jim and get in trouble with the law, or turn him in? Read and find out!

This book was very exciting and left you guessing. I recommend it because it had an excellent story plot and was altogether a great book.

Do you like mysteries? If you do, you would like this book.

This story is about a boy named Luke who was a third child. The government had made a law that families could only have two children so he had to hid up in the attic and he couldn't go anywhere. When new houses were built and different families moved in, Luke was forced to stay in the attic all day long. Then one day, when Luke was looking through a vent in the attic, he saw a face in one of the new houses. Luke decides to visit the mystery child that he saw. If you want to find out what happens next, read Among the Hidden.

I liked this book because it is a mystery and I love mysteries. I recommend this book because it is enjoyable and a fun reading book.

Would you think that a farmer boy would face shades, elves, and an evil king? Did you think that he would find out that he could use magic?

This book is about a farmer boy who doesn't know anything about his mother, father, or even what his real name is. So, he lives with his Uncle Garrow and cousin, Roran. He hunts for food in the spine (a forest). One day he found an egg he thought was a polished stone. Later he finds out that it is a dragon egg! Later he also finds out that he can use magic! His house got destroyed by his enemies, the Raz'ar. He goes to get revenge but ends up on a year and a half adventure.

I enjoyed this book because it has lots of fantasy and adventure. It also is good for both boys and girls.

I would want a lot of people to read this book because it is a fantastic book. The only reason I would not want people to read it is if they don't like fantasy.

Can Brian make it through the plane crash?

Brian is a thirteen year old boy who is going to see his dad because of a divorce. He is going to get to his dad by a small plane. Before he leaves, his mom gives him a hatchet.Suddenly, when is is in the plane, the pilot has a heart attack. Then it is up to him to drive, but he doesn't know how. So he crashes the plane into a lake, hoping to survive ....

I liked this book because it can teach you a lot on staying alive with nothing but a hatchet. I highly recommend this book. It is a good book and can teach you a lot.

Do you like murder, kidnapping, and adventure? If you do, you'll love this book.

David Balfour gets kidnapped and sent ot sea. He escapes with a rebel, Alan Breck, and is hunted across the Scottish moors, accused of murder.

I liked this book because I liked the adventures and suspense. It's a good book, but slow at some parts. I recommend it if you like adventure and can deal with slow parts.

What did her brother make her do?

This story is about a girl named Julie Welsh and her brother, Frankie Welsh. In her class at school, they have to be penpals with someone who is an older person. Her penpal is Mrs. Kaplan. One time her brother and she made a dummy that looked like Julie and pushed it out her window. (Julie was screaming.) Her mom and dad really thought she fell out the window. A while later she finds out she has JRA, a type of arthritis -- what a disaster! Read this book to find out what else happens!

I liked this book because it is hilarious, and has a lot of things that just get you to want to read more. It is terrific! I recommend it to other kids because it is a really fun book to read and it is like kids lives today. It is awesome!

Will Florida and Dallas have to live in that rotten foster home forever with the evil foster parents, or will they catch a freight train?

Dallas and Florida were orphans dropped off at a foster house when they were young. They were so young they couldn't remember their parents. A while later they were planning on catching the freight train when two people came to take them to their house to be their kids. Will Dallas and Florida like Tiller and Sairy better than everyone else?

I like this book because it has mystery and it's just fun to read. I recommend it because it has something about it everyone will like. It's the best book I've ever read.

What will happen to Kazul? Will Cimorene and Mendenbar reach Kazul in time?

The King of the Enchanted Forest goes on a quest to find the King of the Dragons, Kazul. On his journey he encounters Kazul's chief cook and librarian, wizards, snakes, magicians, and a giant. But will Mendenbar find more than the King of the Dragons? Find out in Searching for Dragons.

I liked this book because I liked the detail and the character's personalities. I would recommend this book if you like magic and adventures.

Have you ever read a book that teaches you another language?

Well, this book dies, and you learn a lot about Venice. Two boys named Prospere (the older brother) and Bo (the younger brother) are the main characters. Their parents died, so they ran away to Venice, where they hid from their aunt who only want Bo. They hide in a theater with two other boys and a girl. The Thief Lord provides them with money and gives Bo kittens.

I liked this book because it felt like I was there and I learned a lot. I recommend this book because the excitement rating is way up and the test is easy. It has a lot of AR Points too!

Will the Hardy Boys find the thief who stole the money from the tower.

The Hardy Boys are the sons of the famous detective, Fenton Hardy. Frank is eighteen and his brother, Joe is seventeen. In this book, Frank and Joe and their friend, Chet Morgan, go on an exciting adventure to chase down a car thief and a robber. They take a flight to New York and find lots of clues. Frank and Joe are in for a big mystery. They are still trying to be better detectives.

I like this book because it has a lot of fun in it and I like mysteries. I recommend it to others because I think that it is a good mystery.

Where is Tree-Ear going at the end of this book?

There's a thirteen year old boy named Tree-Ear who lives under a bridge with a man named Crane-man. Find out what happens when you read this book.

I liked Tree-Ear because he'll do anything to learn how to make pots. This is a really bood book to read.

Do you like mysteries?

This is a book about a boy who is a wizard, but he is different. His parents were killed by an evil wizard. He has a scar that warns him when danger comes.

I really liked this book because it was a great mystery. I recommend that you read it because it will take you to a new world.

Have you ever read a fantasy book with a different race coming from a different world?

Pug is an orphan who lives in a keep called Crydee. He gets apprenticed to a magician called Kulgan. A war galley from a different world comes to the harbor by Crydee. The Duke decides to go for the capital of the kingdom, over mountains, under mountains, in forests, and across water. Will they make it before the invasion?

I like everything about this book and recommend it for those who love fantasy!

Can Pug close the rift in time to save Midekemia?

Pug, a slave of the Tsurani, is saved in the swamps by Laurie. He befriends the Lord of the Shinzawai and his sons, and falls in love with Katala. Pug gets named Milamber and becomes a Great One. Tomas, back on Midekemia, is possessed by the armor of a Valheru called Ashen-Shugar, and is fighting against him. He also falls in love with Queen Aglaranna of the elves.

I like the magic and battle in this book. I recommend it to anybody who likes magic, battle, and romance smashed together to equal an intense book with wonder popping in and out.