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Our Kids Book Review Club has been busy this summer, reading and writing reviews. Here are book reviews so far.

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Kids Book Review Club Reviews – SUMMER 2010
arranged by book title, then review and reviewer

Alvin Ho by Lenore Look.
I didn’t like this book because weird things were happening in the book and the pictures didn’t make sense at all.  Boys might like this book.
– Rivers, Age 9

Alvin Ho by Lenore Look.
I liked this book.  It is funny how he reacts to different things and what he will do to get away from some things. — Wes, Age 12

ATV’s by Jack David.
I didn’t like the book because it was not safe to do.  Some boys might like this book.
– Tyler, Age 6

Babymouse: The Musical by Jennifer L. Holm.
I liked it because it was funny and very good.  I liked when they did the play.  Girls would like this book.
– Caitlyn, Age 9

The Babysitters Club:  The Summer Before by Ann Martin.
I liked this book because in the story, there are 3 girls that are friends and even though they are all different, they all like clothes and get along.  Girls would like this book.
– Bethany, Age 8

Batman: The Puppet Master’s Revenge by Donald Lemke.
I like the book because the evil Scarface was always hiding and making plans and at the end of the book the people who worked for Scarface told Batman where Scarface was hiding and Batman caught Scarface.  Boys would like this book.
– Jonathan, Age 9

Be a Genie in Six Easy Steps by Linda Chapman.
I like it because three genies get in a bottle, four kids learn how to be a genie, and a video games comes real.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Caleb, Age 10

Candlelight for Rebecca by Jacqueline D. Greene.
Well, I liked it because it was about a girl who’s named Rebecca. Who made a Christmas decoration and is afraid her grandma, known as Bubbie, will not approve although she is Jewish.  But she knows someone who celebrates Christmas and she doesn’t know it!
– Brooke, Age 7

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity by Mac Barnett.
I like it because librarians try to kidnap Steve, a blackbird is a robber, and so is his teacher.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Caleb, Age 10

Celia’s Robot by Margaret Chang.
I liked the book.  It talks about a girl that learns a lot about her family just from her robot.  I couldn’t put the book down!  Girls would like this book.
– Elaine, Age 10

Coach Hyatt Is a Riot by Dan Gutman.
I liked this book because the coach puts girls on the team, and one of the girls is tougher than the boys.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Rivers, Age 9

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman.
I liked this book because it was funny.  Both girls and boys would like this book.
– Henry, Age 6

The Dog-Gone Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
I liked it because it was about dogs.  Dogs are my favorite animal.  The second reason is that it was a mystery.  I also like to make mysteries up and discover them.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Emelia, Age 9

Encyclopedia Brown:  Super Sleuth by Donald J. Sobol.
I liked this book.  Now I can solve mysteries.  Boys would like this book.
– Chaz, Age 9

Firehouse Fun by Abby Klein.
I liked the part in the book when Max was standing on Mrs. Wushy’s chair and Max was tumbling down.  Boys would like this book.
– Tyler, Age 6

Five Riddles for Robin by Michael Dahl.
It is for little boys.  It is not very interesting.  It doesn’t give you time to think about riddles; it tells you right away.
– Wes, Age 12

Fortune’s Folly by Deva Fagan.
I liked the theme.  I liked its character’s problem and setting.  It’s very adventurous and thrilling.  Girls would like this book.
– Elaine, Age 10

From Russia with Lunch by Bruce Hale.
I liked this book because the writer used strong details.  It was so good it felt true.  Both boys and girls would like this book.
– Rivers, Age 9

Gecko & Sticky:  The Sinister Substitute by Wendelin Van Dranen.
Whenever you think something is going to happen the book turns and something unexpected happens.  The author also puts in her personal comments in the book.  I liked the book.
– Elaine, Age 10

Glitter Girls and the Great Fake Out by Meg Cabot.
I liked this book.  In this story, the main character has all these good things happen to her with the wrong friends.  It makes the book more interesting.  Girls would like this book.
– Elaine, Age 10

Guinea Pigs by Anita Ganeri.
I liked the book.  This book told you how to take care of guinea pigs.  It told you how to feed him and where to get him.  Guinea pigs are cute.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Allison, Age 7

Hannah Pritchard:  Pirate of the Revolution by Bonnie Pryor.
I liked this book because it’s true and tells the history of America.  It also shows that woman can be as brave as men and have courage.  Girls would like this book.
– Grace, Age 10

Horrid Henry and the Mummy’s Curse by Francesca Simon.
I liked the book because horrid Henry won everything.  And he was really funny because he jumped on Perfect Peter.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Landon, Age 8

Have a Web Show by Laurie McElory.
I liked the book because there were funny acts.  The sign said pee on Carl. (on accident)  Girls would like this book.
– Katie, Age 7

Horrid Henry and the Mummy’s Curse by Francesca Simon.
I liked it because Horrid Henry was always doing tricky things to his brother.  He was hurting him and going into his stuff.  He was cheating on his spelling test.  It was funny.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Allison, Age 7

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood.
I liked the book because children have to be taught how to do everything, those same children are hunted, and a servant teaches them how to wear their pants.  Boys would like read this book.
– Caleb, Age 10

It Creeps! by Dotti Enderle.
I liked it because it was funny and scary.  Boys would like this book.
– Chaz, Age 8

Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows.
I like the book because they had an amazing adventure through the aquarium cause they were trying to run away to they wouldn’t have to do a play in ballet.  Girls would like this book.
– Emelia, Age 7

Ivy’s Ever After by Dawn Lairamore.
I liked the book.  In most stories princesses act all dainty and dragons are all big and fierce.  In this one, the two main characters are the exact opposite.  Girls would like this book.
– Elaine, Age 10

January Joker by Ron Roy.
Well, I liked it because it was about three kids and their younger siblings who are trying to solve an alien mystery.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Brooke, Age 7

Judy Moody Goes to College by Megan McDonald.
Well I liked the book because it was really cool to go to college and have a tutor who is a college student.  Girls would like this book.
– Julia, Age 8

Killer Bees by Meish Goldish.
I liked the book because it helped me learn that you should stay away from bees if you don’t have a bee suit and they came from Brazil.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Alyson, Age 6

Leaving the Bellweathers by Kristin Clark Venuti.
I liked the book because Spider has an alligator for a pet, a family has a pet seal, and the triplets steal the Mona Lisa.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Caleb, Age 10

Mac Slater Hunts the Cool by Tristan Bancks.
I like this book because two kids fly a bicycle, Mac rides a kite board, and Mac’s dad has a lightning farm.  Boys would like this book.
– Caleb, Age 10

The Magical Ms. Plum by Bonny Becker.
I liked it because it was about magic.  Every time she needs something she asks a child.  Every time they got to the closet, an animal comes with them back to their desk.  Girls would like this book.
– Emelia, Age 7

The Magical Ms. Plum by Bonny Becker.
I liked this book because when the teacher needs something she uses a child to get it, when she gets it, an animal that helps them comes out.
– Bethany, Age 8

March Mischief by Ron Roy.
I liked it because it was a mystery about leprechauns and honesty.  And it was funny and easy to read.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Brooke, Age 7

Melonhead by Katy Kelly.
I liked the book.  I don’t mind when she says that when we’re in private.  Sam’s mom drove us to school.  We rode in the back with Julia.  Both girls and boys would like this book.
– Nicole, Age 7

Mercy Watson Something Wonky This Way Comes by Kate DiCamillo.
I like this book because it was funny and good coloring and really long.  My favorite part of the story was when they all got tied up.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Alyssa, Age 7

Molly Moon & the Morphing Mystery by Georgia Byng.
I liked the book.  It talks about amazing things like hypnotism and morphing that would be amazing to do in real life.  It also has a lot of twists.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Elaine, Age 10

Moonlight on the Magic Flute by Mary Pope Osborne.
Well, they get caught in the woods trying to save their friend, and then they use the magic flute.  Both boys and girls would like this book.
– Emelia, Age 7

Moonlight on the Magic Flute by Mary Pope Osborne.
I liked the book because I like books about parties, and I like Magic Treehouse books.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Emily, Age 8

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano by Peggy Gifford.
I liked this book because Moxy’s twin brother Mark is practicing taking pictures, he shows them in the book.  I also liked the book because it has exciting things.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Bethany, Age 8

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano by Peggy Gifford.
I liked the book.  Moxy is going to be in a recital and she’s afraid she’s going to mess up so her brother Mark tells her to just keep going if you make mistakes.  So that’s exactly what she did but she didn’t make a mistake but she did stop a little too soon because she couldn’t wait to bow.  In fact she bowed so many times her feet hurt.  That’s the best part of the book.  Girls would like this book.
– Kalee, Age 8

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano by Peggy Gifford.
I liked the book.  It’s realistic fiction and talks about things that could happen in real life.  It also has a sudden change at the end of the book.
– Elaine, Age 10

Mudshark by Gay Paulsen.
I liked the book because Mudshark is this cool kid that solves mysteries and almost pays attention to everything he sees, and so does his friend the bird.  Boys would like this book.
– Kalee, Age 8

Myka Finds Her Way by Gail Herman.
I liked it because I had never read one of the Tinkerbell books, and I really liked it.  The main reason was Myka is a scout, and she finds things for people, but another fairy needs a certain kind of flower, and she gets one.
– Emelia, Age 7

The Night Fairy by Laura Schlitz.
I liked the book because it was a good book to read and I liked the story very much.  It had good sentences and it was about a fairy; the whole book was about it.
– Kataly, Age 10

Nikki and Deja and the Newsy News Newsletter by Karen English.
I liked the book because there are friends that go through many complications and they make a newsletter that almost all the stuff on it they don’t know if it’s true.  Girls would like this story.
– Kalee, Age 8

Nikki and Deja and the Newsy News Newsletter by Karen English.
I liked this book because the 2 main characters Nikki and Deja try to do something on their own.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Bethany, Age 8

Ottoline Goes to School by Chris Riddell.
I liked the book.  It’s about a girl who did things and had things that couldn’t be done or had in real life.  The pictures are very nice and help explain the story.  Girls would like this book.
– Elaine, Age 10

Pirate School:  The Curse of Snake Island by Brian James.
I liked the book because it makes me feel good about pirates and school.  Both girls and boys would like this book.
– Michelle, Age 9

The Puppet-Master’s Revenge by Donald Lemke.
I like the book because Batman found Scar-face.  Boys would like this book.
– Brent, Age 6

Queen Clarion’s Secret by Kimberly Morris.
I liked the book because it was exciting and it was fun to read.  Girls would like this book.
– Janiel, Age 9

Ready Freddy: Firehouse Fun by Abby Klein.
I liked it when he was brave and slid down the fire pole.  I also liked it when he hid from everyone.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Jessica, Age 6

Red Riding Hood Takes Charge by Tony Bradman.
I like the book because it had Little Red Riding Hood in it, and red is my favorite color.  I didn’t like it because it was short.  I like long books cause then they’re more interesting.  Girls would like this book.
– Emelia, Age 7

Red Riding Hood Takes Charge by Tony Bradman.
I didn’t like this book because it’s the same as Red Riding Hood and I don’t like Red Riding Hood because there’s not action.  Some girls might like this book.
– Katie, Age 7

Roland Wright:  Future Knight by Tony Davis.
I liked the book because it’s about fighting knights and a girl who gives ideas to a knight.  Boys would like this book.
– Philop, Age 9

Sassy:  The Birthday Storm by Sharon M. Draper.
I liked the book because Sassy and her family save eighty-seven baby sea turtles from getting killed by a huge hurricane.  It was a category two.  Girls would like this book.
– Yadira, Age 8

Secret of a Lab Rat:  Mom, There’s a Dinosaur in Beeson’s Lake by Trudi Trueitt.
I liked this book because it was hilarious and mysterious and there was an  unusual dinosaur bone in the water.  Boys would like this book.
– Rivers, Age 9

Sharks by Anne Schreiber.
I liked the book.  Sharks can see better than humans can.  One part that I didn’t like was when surfer girl got bit by a shark.  Boys and girls would like this book.
– Tyler, Age 6

The Shrinking City by Michael Dahl.
I like this book because Brainiac, a very smart robot, was in a ship shrinking cities and galaxies until Superman came and stopped him, but Brainiac was bad so he died in a high tech U.F.O.  Boys would like this book.
– Jonathan, Age 9

Stinging Scorpions by Natalie Lunis.
I liked this book because it was very interesting and it told you about scorpions and scorpions are cool and weird.  Boys would like this book.
– Allison, Age 7

Stink:  Solar System Super Hero by Megan McDonald.
I like how they did a play in the book and put an argument about the solar system and sneaky things happened in the story.  Both girls and boys should like this book.
– Rivers, Age 9

The Thirteenth Princess by Diane Zahler.
I like the book because it was pretty and not scary.  The main character was Zita.  Girls would like this book.
– Iris, Age 8

Under the Red Sun by Blake A. Hoena.
I didn’t like this book.  The book had fighting which I don’t like that kind of fighting.  It also didn’t have enough details.  Boys might like this book.
– Jared, Age 8

A Whole Nother Story by Cuthbert Soup.
I liked it because it has hard words.  The kids change their names and Gerard collects dirt clods.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Caleb, Age 10

Wild Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff.
I liked the book because everything in the book has the same opinion as mine, about horses.  Girls would like this book.
– Michelle, Age 9

Wolves of the Beyond:  Lone Wolf by Kathryn Lasky.
Faolan is a wolf abandoned by his mother because he had a spiral marking on his paw.  A bear named Thunderheart was his milk mother that taught him to hunt and survive.  When she dies Faolan finds this owl that thinks he should be the gnaw wolf so he goes off and finds a pack.  Girls and boys would like this book.
– Kalee, Age 8