Sunday, October 23, 2016

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

The castle is able to move rooms. When Cecile's parents go out to celebrate, her older brother, Ron's graduation, they get attacked by some bandits. Everyone suspects they are dead, except the children at the castle. Who would take the throne? Are they really dead?
by Kiana D., 6th grade

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children#1 by Ransom Riggs

This book is for a person who loves mysteries. When Jacob was little, his grandfather told him stories. Jacob believed in them until he got older. In fact, he was mad that his grandfather lied to him. But did he? After his grandfather's death, he went to uncover the mystery. Would he be able to?
by Kiana D, 6th grade

Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

Mr. Terupt, a new teacher in Snow Hill School, teaches Luke, Peter, Jeffery, Jessica, Alexia, Anna, Danielle, and other students. In Because of Mr. Terupt, Luke, Peter, Jeffery, Jessica, Alexia, Anna and Danielle each have opinions about Mr. Terupt and life at home and school. Everyone loves Mr. Terupt, then one day, Mr. Terupt lets his class play in the snow outside. Peter made a snowball that turned into an ice ball in his pocket and threw it when he got mad. Unfortunately, Mr. Terupt got hit and got knocked into a coma. With other previous problems added to his hit, people wonder will he make it? This book is good for ages 9 and above.
by Olivia Y., 6th grade

The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War that Saved My Life is about how a crippled girl and her brother's lives are changed during World War II. Ada, a crippled girl, felt like a trapped prisoner in her mother's one room apartment. Sitting by a window, Ada watches families, neighbors, and other villagers go by. She also watches her little brother, Jamie play with his friends after school. Ada's mom beats her for her club foot and doesn't care for her, but Ada's life changed when the bombing started. That was the reason that Ada and Jamie moved out of London. This bookd is good for ages 9 and above.
by Olivia Y., 6th grade

Mr. Terupt Falls Again by Rob Buyea

Previously Mr. Terupt fell into a coma. Now Mr. Terupt falls in love. This book is about how Mr. Terupt expresses his love towards a teacher at Snow Hill School. Mr. Terupt finds a way to propose to her at school. Mr. Terupt and soon to be Mrs. Terupt decide that Mr. Terupt's class will plan their wedding. This book is good for ages 8 and above.
by Olivia Y, 6th grade

Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan

Riding freedom is a bout a tough young girl who wants to escape the orphanage she has known for almost her whole life. Charlotte's friend, Hayward, gets adopted, and now Charlotte is alone, plus, Mr. Millshark and Mrs.Boyle want to keep her prisoner. Charlotte escapes with the help of Vern and Hayward and heads for California, where she finds a new life. This book is good for ages 9 and up.
by Olivia Y., 6th grade

Sunday, October 09, 2016

The Wish by Gail Carson Levine

Wilma Sturtz, a middle-schooler, goes to school feeling forgotten and unwanted. Then one day, everything changed. Wilma was riding a train to school, as usual, when she saw an old lady standing on the train and Wilma offered her the seat she had. When the lady sat down, she offered Wilma a wish for doing a good deed. Wilma wishes to become the most popular kid in Claverford. As soon as Wilma steps into school, people start to notice her, but will the wish last, and for how long? I recommend this book for ages 9 and up.
Olivia Y., 6th grade