Monster on the Bus

Written by Ellen Blance and Ann Cook

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Monster and the little boy were riding the bus. The bus driver stopped because there was a dog in the way and everyone tried to move it. Look for this book to see how monster helps.

I gave this book five stars because it was very entertaining. I thought it was funny that the dog wouldn't move.

Reviewed by Raea Hope Moore, 2nd Grader

The Robbers

Written by Jill Eggleton
Illustrated by Kevin Howley

Paddy Piggins came home and noticed a mess in his house. He called policewoman Penny to figure out who robbed him. Read the book to find out who robbed Paddy Piggins.

We gave this book 5 stars because we like the book and it was funny.
By: Ricky, Clayton, Maurice, and Roberto, 1st graders

Monster at School

Written by Ellen Blance and Ann Cook

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The monster and the boy go to school. They started playing for a little while and the monster played with the other children and the boy was so sad. Read this book to find out what happens next.

I gave this book five stars because it is awesome. I like how the monster acts at school. First and Second graders will like this book!

Reviewed by Raea Hope Moore, 2nd Grader

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Written by Laura Joffe Numeroff

A mouse gets a cookie from a friend and he asks for milk. He keeps asking for more and more stuff.

I gave this book two stars because there were good illustrations.

Reviewed by Tevon Moore, 3rd Grader

Jigsaw Jones and The Case of the Sneaker Sneak

Written by James Preller

The Case of the Sneaker Sneak is about a football game between boys and girls. The best boy player loses his sneakers. He thinks the girls are behind it. Read the book to see how Jigsaw Jones finds clues and solves the case.

I gave this book four stars because it's an exciting book about football and how boys and girls find out that boys and girls can both be good at things.

Reviewed by Mason P., 4th Grader

Wringer

Written by Jerry Spinelli

Review #1:

The main character, Palmer, finds a pigeon and where he lives people kill pigeons. He tries to keep it safe in his house from his friends and town people. Where Palmer lives, there is a holiday where people shoot pigeons and he is nervous for his pet.

I gave this book five stars because it was interesting because you didn't know what was going to happen in thenext chapter. I wondered if people in Palmer's town would stop killing pigeons or not.

Reviewed by Kyle M., 5th Grader

Review #2:

A boy named Palmer is a regular boy. A pigeon becomes his pet and has to leave because people in Palmer's town think he has one. There is a day when people in the town shoot pigeons and Palmer worries about his friends wanting to kill his pet.

I gave this book three stars because it is a good book but it wasn't very awesome in general.

Reviewed by Khadjiah N., 5th Grader

Fossil Fuels

Written by Julie Haydon

This is a non-fiction book about fuels and oils. I gave this book three stars because it was good, but not the best book I have read. I liked how they talked about oil. There were interesting facts.

Reviewed by Mikey M., 3rd Grader

Alfie's Gift

Written by Nette Hilton
Illustrated by Craig Smith

This story is about a dog who lives in the drain. He doesn't have a home. Read this book to learn if he finds a home. This book would be good for second graders. I gave this book one star because I didn't like it at all.

Reviewed by Mikey Moore, 3rd Grader.

Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Marshmallow Monster

Written by James Preller

 Jigsaw, Mila and many of their classmates went camping. Jigsaw was on vacation from solving mysteries but when there was a rumor of a monster and he gets scared in the water, he takes the case. Read this book to find out how Jigsaw solves the mystery

I gave this book four stars because it was a good, entertaining book. I didn't like that the ending didn't solve all the parts of the mystery, like what happened in the water. Other than that, it was a great book!

Reviewed by Mason P., 4th Grader.

Dog Breath

Written by Dav Pilkey

The Tosis family has a dog. Their dog's name is Hally. Their dog's breath does not smell good. Read this book to find out how stinky breath can be a good thing. I gave this book four stars because it is funny. It is a good reading level for first graders. It is a good book!

Reviewed by Brandon Taylor, 5th Grader.

The Tortoise and the Hare Race Again

Written by Dan Bernstein

In this book the Tortoise and the Hare race again. Read this book to find out who wins the second race.

I gave this book five stars because I liked the ending.

Reviewed by Raea Hope Moore, 2nd Grader.

How to Make a Hotdog

Written by Joy Cowley
Illustrated by Chris Norfolk

The setting of this book is the kitchen. The book is telling you how to make a hotdog, like put a bun first, then put some toppings on it. I gave this book two stars because it was a little too easy for me, but I still kind of liked it because it is about hotdogs and I like hotdogs. This book would be good for kindergarden and first grade or people who like hotdogs.

Reviewed by Ana Sandlund, 3rd Grader.

Wayside School is Falling Down

Written by Louis Sachar

The setting is Wayside School. The story is about Mrs. Jewel's fourth grade class. Every chapter is a different funny, short story.

I gave this book four stars because it is a very funny book. It is good for a fourth grade level, or anyone who wants a good laugh.

Reviewed by Brandon R. Taylor, 5th Grader

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

Written by James Preller

Review #1:

This book is about Jigsaw Jones and Mila. They are second grade detectives. They are on the case of a stolen necklace. While Jigsaw is looking for the stolen necklace a haunted scarecrow walks towards him. Now he has two mysteries to solve.

I gave this book three stars because it was good but there wasn't too much action. I thought it would be scarier but it mostly just talked about the case. I recommend third and fourth graders read this book.

Reviewed by Mason P., 4th grade


Review #2:

The characters aer Jigsaw and Mila. The setting of this book is outside by a tree and houses. The characters search for a lost necklace and they find a haunted scarecrow.

I gave this book four stars because the book is exciting! I think this is a good book for second or third grade.

Reviewed by Ana S., 3rd Grader