The Dragon's Eye by Dugald A. Steer

This book is about Daniel and Beatrice Cook who go to a very special summer school run by Dr. Ernest Drake. He shows and teaches them about dragons. The children soon become dragonologists. Then, the evil Ignatius Crook wants to steal the Dragon's Eye jewel, which reflects the true Dragon Master. The children and Dr. Drake succeed with many adventures. I recommend this book to people who like dragons, mystery, and excitement.

Jaehyung C., grade 6

Stuck on Earth by David Klass

Stuck on Earth is about an alien named Ketchvar who takes over the body of Tom Filber to decide if humans should live or die. Tom Filber is in middle school and gets bullied a lot. He lives in a family with a mean mom and sister and a sad dad. He's thinking of killing all human beings until he meets a girl named Michelle. Will he let humans live???

Matthew Scholtz, grade 6

The Floating Island by Elizabeth Hadon

Ven Polypheme comes from a family of Nain, the last of 13 children to a famous family of shipwrights. Though most Nain dwell underground and are afraid of the sea, it is Ven's dream to sail upon it and look for adventure. He finally gets his chance when it's turn to do the inspection of the newest ship on his 50th birthday. After being rescued from a piece of driftwood at sea, Ven finds he has the ability to summon the Floating Island, a power so valuable some would kill to have it. Can Ven thwart his enemies' plans while he solves the mystery of the haunted Crossroads Inn?

Lexie S., grade 8

The Contender by Robert Lipsyte

Alfred Brooks is a young man living in the suburbs of Manhattan. But he is in a bad state. His best friend was arrested and is addicted to drugs. Alfred's a high-school dropout. So to take his mind off of things, he starts to box at the local boxing gym. He wants to be a champion, but he's got to be a contender first. I recommend this book to people who like determination.

Aaron O., grade 7

Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen

The main idea of this book is to tell that having company is sometimes not bad. A girl named Johanna gives notes to her neighbor's dog to deliver to her neighbor, Finn, whenever he is depressed or sad. Finn also raised more than $10,000 with his friend Mathew to help Johanna who has cancer. I recommend this book to those who have cancer. Both adults and kids may show interest in this book.

Jason K., grade 6

The Hoboken Chicken Emergency by Daniel Pinkwater

This book is about a boy who goes out on Thanksgiving to buy a turkey, but instead he goes to a house and a guy gives him a 260-pound chicken that's alive! But he starts befriending it. I liked it because it was a very touching tale. I would recommend it to all ages.

Nick S., grade 7

Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn

It is a ghost story about a 13-year-old girl who spends asummer at a lake side cabin. There is a picture of a girl who was a mystery. I think it is a good book. I recommend it to 5th, 6th, and 7th graders.

Molly F., grade 6