The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Title: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Author: C.S. Lewis 

Review by:  Megan N. (5^th grade)           

 I recommend this book to anybody who likes adventure, action, and fantasy. In this book a girl named Lucy, steps into a wardrobe and finds herself in a magical world in a country called Narnia. In Narnia she meets a faun. Later, when she and her siblings [Peter, Susan, and Edmund] get into Narnia, they find themselves running away from the white witch and trying to get to the stone table before her. But Edmund gets captured by the white witch and not trying to but betrays them by telling the white witch info. This book is one of my favorite books that I would recommend to anybody. 

Book of TIme

Title: Book of Time
Author: Guillaume Prevost

Review by: Taylen M. (5th Grade)

  This book is about a boy named Sam Faulkner. A boy whose mother died 3 years ago, and is left living with his father above their bookstore. When Sam's father goes missing it's up to Sam to find him and bring him back. When Sam finds a statue that let's him travel in time Sam goes on an adventure to see if his father is trapped in time.  I chose this book because, I loved the adventure and the way it intrigues you. I give this book two thumbs up, and recommend every one to read it.

The Lost Hero

Title: The Lost Hero
Author: Rick Riordan
Review by: Matthew L. (5th grade)  

 
It's really funny.  It's fast paced and exciting. If you like the Percy Jackson series then you sould read this book! I would say this book is around 5th/4th grade reading level. This book is mostly about how three kids go on a quest of trying to free Hera, and trying to save Piper's dad.  Read this and go on the newest camp half blood adventure! 

Tentacles

Title: Tentacles

Author: Roland Smith Review by: Sakina S. (5th grade)

    Cousins 13-year old Marty and Grace are off on another expedition in this thrilling sequel. This time, they travel on a haunted ship searching for a giant squid with their obsessed uncle, Travis Wolfe. Grace's grandfather, Noah Blackwood will stop at nothing to put an end to Travis, even if it means sinking the historical vessel. If you like adventure, action, mystery, and humor, this book would be ideally perfect for you. I highly recommend it for children ages 10 and above.

Peak

Title: Peak
Author: Roland Smith
Review by: Emily J.  (5th Grade)
 
    If you like adventure, suspense, climbing, secret missions, courage, or high mountains then this book is best for you! A fifteen year old boy named Peak gets in trouble with the judge and is ordered to stay with his dad Josh. Then Josh tries to get Peak to the top of Mt. Everest to make the earliest age climbing record yet! On the way, Peak gets sick because of the high altitude. Later on, Josh cancels the climb. Will Peak ever make it to the top of Mt. Everest? Find out in Peak!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Author: Jeff Kinney
Review by: Karen I. (5th Grade)

If you like to read comics, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a perfect book.  Well, I guess it's also a diary.  It's not just one book, there is a whole collection of them, also.  They can be very fun to read.  Gregory is a wimpy kid that goes to middle school and always gets in fights with his friend Rowley.  Well, I hope you read it.

Milo

Title: Milo
Author: Alan Silberberg
Review by: Chandler J. (5th Grade)

If you like the same kind of books series like Big Nate and Diary of a Wimpy Kid you'll like Milo.  He's the kind of person who likes to go to a pit stop with a friend and get snacks and freezies.  The author is Alan Silberberg.  The reason I think it goes with 5th grade is because it's like Big Nate  and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.  For example, in the first chapter it shows that he likes a girl.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5

Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5
Author: Jeff Kinney
Review by: Brandon J. (5th Grade)

I read Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5 by Jeff Kinney.  It's all about when Greg is growing up.  His best friend Rowley and him had a big fight and aren't friends anymore.  Can Greg make it through on his own?  Read it to find out!  I would recommend this book for anyone in 2nd grade and up.

Bud, Not Buddy

Title: Bud, Not Buddy
Author:  Christopher Paul Curtis
Review by: Simon L. (5th Grade)

        Bud, Not Buddy is a fun, interesting book.  It tells the story of a boy named Bud, who lives in an orphanage.  He runs away from the orphanage that he is staying at to find his father and has ton of adventures.  From staying in a cardboard city to eating at fancy restaurants, Bud always finds ways to get what he needs to continue his journey. Bud,not Buddy is very funny and enjoyable book and I think that most kids in grades 4-8 would enjoy it.

Tiger

Title: Tiger

Author: Jeff Stone

Review by: Seth G.( 5th grade)

Tiger is a very entertaining book to read if you're in the mood for action and suspense.  Be care Ying has his eyes on you.  Kung-fu your way through this book and you'll learn about different styles of fighting and ancient Chinese Warriors.  Help Fu turn Ying to doing good.  This book is great for 5-8th graders.

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Title:  The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Author:   Liz Kessler

Reviewed by:  Brenna M. (5th Grade)

      Do you want a book with adventure, mystery, and fairy tales?  If you want a book with that stuff, try reading The Tail of Emily Windsnap.  Don’t worry, it’s a good book, not a bad one!  It has mermaids and underwater castles.  Is Emily a real mermaid?  I guess you’ll have to find out by reading this exciting book.

The Hunger Games

Title: The Hunger Games

Author: Suzanne Collins

Review by: Anna B. (5th Grade)

            This book, set in the future, is about the thrilling adventures of 16 year old Katniss Everdeen. Everything changes when her younger sister Prim is chosen to be one of district 12 competitors in the annual Hunger Games. Katniss volunteers to take her sister's spot and enters into a fierce competition. Held in an arena, the competition is a fight to the death. Will Katniss survive? Find out in The Hunger Games, the first in the popular series by Suzanne Collins. I would recommend The Hunger Games because it is exciting and can't be put down. This book is written for 5th graders and older.

Harry Potter

Title: Harry Potter

Author: J.K. Rowling

Review by: Zachary H. (5th Grade)

My book review is on Harry Potter. If you're in fifth – eighth grade and you like magic and you like suspense and action I would highly recommend this book/ series. It is a book about friendship, magic, and more! The series starts out where Harry is at his terrible aunt and uncles house then he gets to go to Hogwarts, a magical school for witches and wizards! Harry experiences weird things. I hope my review got you interested in this book / series! 

   

            

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Title: Dairy of a Wimpy Kid

Author: Jeff Kinney

Review by: Gerson C. (5^th Grade)

This is a good book to laugh at and have fun with. Dairy of a Wimpy Kid makes people laugh because of Jeff Kinney’s great and funny ideas. There are also interesting things like "the cheese touch."  In the book you also get to meet all the characters. The best thing about it is that when you’re done with the book you can start the 2nd book and keep reading until you get to the 5^th book. I recommend this book for 5^th- 8^th grade. 

My Secret Wary Diary of Madeline Beck

Title: My Secret War Diary of Madeline Beck

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Review by: Zoe B. (5th Grade)

If you like war and romance My Secret War is the perfect book for you. In this book Madeline’s dad goes to war so she has to move somewhere else.  She has to make new friends which is very hard for her but she finally makes one. They form a club that helps collect scrap metal that makes supplies for the war. Madeline and her best friend Johnny make an amazing discovery that changes lots of things. I would recommend this book for 5^th-6^th graders.

Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker?

Title: Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker?

Author: Todd Strasser

Review by: Max D. (5th Grade)

 

In this book there is a large amount of humor,so many in fifth and above would love to read this book. Whether Leyton and Wade are hiding a stinky dog in their locker or getting an excuse out of trouble, this book never has a boring part that the boys run into. You'll never have any trouble getting a laugh out from a friend. Just make sure you have nose plugs nearby or you'll be stunk out! I would recommend this to any fifth grader or grade above.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author: J. K. Rowling  
Review by: Annie W. (5th Grade)

                                                                         

Are you looking for excitement, adventure?  Then Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is your type of book.  Harry Potter, a wizard about to turn 17, has been escaping “Lord Voldemort” and his “Death Eaters” who have been trying to destroy him ever since “Lord Voldemort” came back to power. I won’t tell you what happens, and why it happened, that’s for you to find out while you read this book. Harry Potter has been destined for greatness ever since he was born. His dad was a wizard, however, his mother was born into a non- witch family.

Go to your school or local library now and check out Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.  You will love it!

Dork Diaries

Title: Dork Diaries

Author: Rachel Renee Russell

Review by: Kamrin W. (5th Grade)

Do you  like  Diaries of a Wimpy Kid?  If you do or if you don't  this is a book for you !

It's called DORK DIARIES.  It's kind of like Diaries of a Wimpy Kid but better!  Its about a girl named Nikki's life and her troubles: a new school, a new mean girl that plays too many bad tricks (one trick is making the whole school laugh at Nikki), a new crush that Nikki can't stop thinking of, two new friends, and a sister she can't stand.  Read her diary and learn about her life!  Have fun reading!

The BFG

Title: The BFG
Author: Roald Dahl
Review by: Gerson C. (5th Grade)

The BFG is a good book to get entertained and to laugh.  You get entertained because there are giants that eat humans.  The BFG is funny because of Frobscottle and whizzpoppers.  Sorry, I can't tell you what they mean.  You have to read and find out yourself.  In the book you also get to meet the big, bad giants.  Here's one of them: the Fleshlumpeater.  I recommend this book for kids in the 5-8 grades.