Return of The Padawan (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #2) by Jeffrey Brown

The theme is a Jedi Padawan that gets his friends against him and his bullies to side with him. A positive thing is it's fun and quick. A negative thing is some of it is comics. I recommend this to 1st grade and up.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

The main idea is about a boy trying to have fun in the summer. One positive thing is it is very entertaining. One negative thing is you don't learn much. I would recommend this to 2nd grade and up.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

Big Nate Flips Out by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate is a playful book good for 2nd and 3rd graders. It can be read quickly and it is very entertaining. It's about a boy that has to be neat and clean up.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

The Fight To Survive (Star Wars: Boba Fett #1) by Terry Bisson

This book goes into Boba Fett's point of view before, during, and after the battle of geonosis while he struggles to find someone to trust. I recommend this book to kids 8 years and above and that have watched the second movie of Star Wars: The Attack of The Clones.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

Crossfire (Star Wars: Boba Fett #2) by Terry Bisson

The main idea is Boba trying to survive and make a living in the galaxy. He gets betrayed by many people. Overall I think that it is a good book. I would recommend it to 3rd graders and above.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

Defenders of the Republic (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) by Rob Valois

I like this book because it shows how close the clone troopers are. It is about a failing clone cadet squad that becomes one of the most famous squads. I recommend this to 3rd graders and above.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

The theme is a boy trying not to be sent to military camp. I like that it is entertaining. I would recommend this to 2nd grade and up.

By Joshua K., 6th grade

Lunch Money by Andrew Clements

Lunch Money is about a 6th grade boy named Greg who is obsessed with money. His neighbor Maura Shaw is trying to cut into Greg's money making. The book has rich vocabulary. There aren't any negative things about this book in my opinion. I would recommend this book for ages 9 to 13. I would recommend you to read this book because of its intense detail.

By Jeremy H., 6th grade

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp by Cathi Appelt

This story is told by most of the characters. It is about a man named Sonny Boy Beacoup who tries to turn the swamp into a theme park. A boy named Chap Brayburn tries to stop Sunny Boy from turning the swamp into an all-out madhouse by waking up the Sugar Man.

By Jeremy H., 6th grade

Manatee Rescue by Nicola Davies

Manatee Rescue is about a girl named Manuela whose father harpooned a manatee. They find out the mother manatee had a calf and Manuela's feelings change. Can she convince the village to stop hunting manatees and save the calf? This book is mainly for people who care about animals.

By Jeremy H., 6th grade

The Map Trap by Andrew Clements

The Map Trap is about a boy named Alton who is obsessed with making maps. He has a secret folder with special maps. One day someone steals the folder and Alton is being threatened or else his maps will go public. Can he get his maps without everyone seeing them?

Jeremy H., 6th grade

Dork Diaries: Tales From A Not-So-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renee Russell

Nikki is having a hard time fitting in at her new school. Especially because of the new mean girl Mackenzie. In this book Nikki needs to somehow get or make enough money to buy a long awaited new phone. There is an art show in which the winner gets several hundred dollars! Nikki is so happy, but worried too. Will she win or will she get back-stabbed by Mackenzie AGAIN!!!!

By Sophia K., 6th grade

Dork Diaries: Tales From A Not-So-Popular Party Girl by Rachel Renee Russell

This book is about a girl named Nikki who is the new girl in school. She has a huge crush on a boy named Brandon. She wants to go to an upcoming Halloween party with him. Her 2 BFFs want to dress up as trashbags together. Her mom wants her to entertain her little sister at her own Halloween party. And her bully Mackenzie is also trying to have Nikki's dance with Brandon destroyed all at the same time. What will she do?

By Sophia K., 6th grade

Dork Diaries: Tales From A Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen by Rachel Renee Russell

The last 24 hours has been in a fairy tale, after getting hit by a dodgeball and having a PB&J sandwich stuck to her chest. In this book, Nikki Maxwell's diary gets stolen by the meanest girl in town, Mackenzie Hollister. Mackenzie starts writing and reading the whole book. While Nikki and her 2 best friends try to figure out who stole it and where it is. Will they get it back?

By Sophia K., 6th grade

No Talking by Andrew Clements

5th graders at Laketown Elementary are very noisy. One day, Dave Packer challenges Lynsey Burgess to a challenge. Girls vs. Boys: no talking for 2 days. It is not going to be easy for either side. The teachers and the principal tries to stop this nonsense when things get interesting.

By Sophia K., 6th grade

Dork Diaries: Tales From A Not-So-Happily Ever After by Rachel Renee Russell

Nikki is having a bad day. During P.E., the P.E. teacher decides to play a game of dodge ball. Suddenly, Nikki gets hit by a ball. She gets knocked out! When she finally "wakes up," she is in a fairy tale. She goes through many obstacles to try to get back home. Will she make it?

By Sophia K., 6th grade