Ghosthunters and the inIncredibly Revolting Ghost

Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost is about a nine-year old boy named Tom. Tom finds a ghost in his cellar and tells his grandma about it. Tom's grandma's friend Hattie is a ghosthunter and finds out the ghost was kicked out of it's old haunted house. So Tom and his grandma's friend try to get the ghost back to its home. This is a funny and good book for kids. I would recommend this to 2nd to 8th graders.

Max E., grade 8

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

This book is about an orphan, Tree-ear. His family left him in Songdo and monks took him to Chupo where he left them with Craneman. Tree-ear admires Potter Mim's work and sneaks in his house to watch him work. Tree-ear is caught and is forced to work for Min for nine days. Tree-ear likes working for Min and asks to work for no pay. Korean emissary are giving commissions to skilled potters. Min doesn't have anything to show to Emissary Kim. Tree-ear takes inlaid vases to Songdo. He is robbed and all he has to show Kim is a single shard. 5th through 7th graders would enjoy this book.

Andrew W., grade 6

Warp Speed by Lisa Yee

The theme of this book is based on a middle school boy who's family owns the Rialto Theater. He is bullied by a group who he calls the"Gorn and Digger Ronster". His mother is blind and his father is always busy running the theater. The boy gains popularity by winning a race. This book is very realistic and middle school students will most likely find this book appealing.

Andrew W., grade 6

13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison

Tanya can see fairies, but no one else she knows can. The fairies torment her and get her into trouble. Her mother soon goes crazy from it and sends Tanya to her grandma's old secluded manor. There she discovers a mystery that almost drags her into the fairy world forever. This book is an awesome and exciting read. I loved the magical side to it. I would recommend this book to 7th - 9th grade girls.

Maaike W., grade 8

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Unearthly is about a girl named Clara who is part angel. All angels have one purpose that they must complete. One day, Clara sees a vision of herself, standing in a forest fire talking to a boy. Clara knows she has to rescue him, but will she get there in time?

Fiona B., grade 8

George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl

When your grandma treats you bad, you get made as a steam truck. This book is about a boy getting a gloriumptious revenge on his grandma. He makes a new medicine mixed with so many different things and it turns magical! I recommend this funny book to people who are treated as a slave by their grandma and hate it. WARNING: Don't try this at home! :)

Jason K., grade 7

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

When You Reach Me is about a girl named Miranda who receives four mysterious letters. During school, Miranda meets Annmarie and Colin. She also meets the boy who punched Sal, her best friend in the guy. He doesn't recognize her until the end of the book. She tries to figure out who the notes are from. I recommend this book to any 5th grader who understands time travel.

Ellis D., grade 6