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 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo
It is a good book about a china rabbit that goes on a long journey and then finds his way home.
Review contributed by Maia.
The Palace of Laughter
by Jon Berkeley
I like this book because there is a tiger and a circus that has a man-eating monster.
Review contributed by Veronica.
Holes
by Louis Sachar
Holes is a great book. If you haven't read it, I recommend reading Holes. It's about a guy that gets arrested and goes to Camp Green Lake in the desert and has to dig holes every day.
Review contributed by Philip.
Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism
by Georgia Byng
Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism is about a girl who finds a magic book and learns how to hypnotize.
Review contributed by Margaret.
SGT Frog
by Mine Yoshizaki
This is a graphic novel about an alien frog that comes to earth.
Review contributed by Gus B.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
I recommend that you read Diary of a Wimpy Kid because it is a funny, comic story of a kid and his life at school. It is a fast read for all ages.
Review contributed by Noah.

Daughters of the Moon
by Lynne Ewing
Catty, Vanessa, Serena, and Jimena seem like regular girls in Los Angeles. But each of them have something special about them...
I totally love this series!
Review contributed by Anya.
Small Steps
by Louis Sachar
Small Steps is such a good book. It's the sequel to Holes, you'll love this book.
Review contributed by Rosamund.
Stargirl
by Jerry Spinelli
A captivating tale of truth...heart-breaking, satisfying fantasy. Stargirl is an amazing book.
Review contributed by Danya.
Kiki Strike
by Kirsten Miller
Kiki Strike is a REALLY fun adventure! You never want to put it down. (Although sometimes you have to!)
Review contributed by Alexandra.
Totally Joe
by James Howe
Drawing contributed by Olivia.
The Tale of Emily Windsnap
by Liz Kessler
The Tale of Emily Windsnap is an exciting book about a girl who turns into a mermaid in water and meets a mermaid and has many adventures.
Review contributed by Havana.
The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a fabulous book. I could not put it down. I just kept reading and reading. It's great!
Review contributed by Katrina.
Princess in the Spotlight (Princess Diaries, Vol 2)
by Meg Cabot
Mia (the main character) found out she was the Princess of Genovia, her mother was (and still is) dating her algebra teacher and her mother is giving birth to her algebra teacher's baby.
Review contributed by Elliot.
Firegirl
by Tony Abbott
Firegirl is the best book that I have ever read. It is happy yet sad and you learn a lot from it. Some people think that they don't like to read sad books but the thing is about this one is that it is happy and sad and depressing. YOU SHOULD REALLY CHECK IT OUT.
Review contributed by Chloe.
Olivia Kidney
by Ellen Potter
Olivia Kidney forgets the keys to her apartment one day which leads her to meeting ghosts and other wacky people.
Review contributed by Emma M.
Kiki Strike
by Kirsten Miller
Kiki Strike is funny, adventurous and sometimes even a little bit scary. I loved it so much I cried when I finished it.
Review contributed by Fiona.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
This book is about a kid who's not popular and is a total wimp. Nothing ever goes his way and he always is getting beat up. In his gym class they start a wrestling unit (shown in picture). In the end, he might become popular!
Review contributed by Connor W.
Stormbreaker
by Anthony Horowitz
This is an action adventure book that any kid will like. It's about a 14-year-old boy who lived with his uncle. When his uncle died he had to take his place and went on a mission. This is my favorite book.
Review contributed by Nicholas.
The Tombs of Atuan
by Ursula Le Guin
The Tombs of Atuan is a book that can be cynical and grim and also can be adventurous and a little bit happy. Over all it is a very good book!
Review contributed by Anna.
The Clique Series
by Lisi Harrison
The Clique books are really good. They're about 4 girls who are BFFs with a lot of money and a girl named Claire who is always trying to get them to like her.
Review contributed by ?.
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice is about a family of 7 and the main girl is Elizabeth. This book is for people in high school.
Review contributed by Lydia.

I, Freddy
by Dietlof Reiche
I, Freddy is a hilarious book about a golden hamster's adventures.
Review contributed by Eliza.
The Killing: Mission 4 in the Cherub series
by Robert Muchamore
A great British series that's a lot like Anthony Horowitz. If you like his books, you'll love this series.
Review contributed by Aidan.
Girls in Tears
by Jacqueline Wilson
Other books in the Girls Quartet include, Girls Out Late, Girls Under Pressure and Girls in Love.
Review contributed by Sophia.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
by Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo has won at least 5 Newbery Honor Books and I think this book is a very nice story. It's about a mouse that falls in love with a princess, Princes Pea...
Review contributed by Anjolie.
Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen
I like Hoot. It is interesting.
Review contributed by Yaseen.
The Three Muskateers
by Alexandre Dumas
I could not stop thinking about it after I read it. It's the most amazing adventure story that I have read so far.
Review contributed by Isabel T.
The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
I love this book. It is about a boy whose name is Milo who is annoyed with life. Then a tollbooth appears and Milo goes through bound for Dictionopolis...
Review contributed by Suzanne.
If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince?
by Melissa Kantor
This story is about a girl who is like Cinderella in a modern world.
Review contributed by Elliot.
The Gammage Cup
by Carol Kendall
I really liked The Gammage Cup. It was good!!!. The mushrooms are FAT!
Review contributed by Jamie C.

Martin Luther King Jr: Young Man with a Dream
by Dharathula H. Millender
I like this book because it shows you about why separating blacks and whites was a bad idea and Martin Luther King Jr. is brave and cool and changed the whole world.
Review contributed by RJ.

The First Test
by Tamora Pierce
I like The First Test because it's about a girl fighting to be a knight.
Review contributed by Suzanne.
The Whale Rider
by Witi Ihimaera
I liked it beacuse the little girl is like me. She always is trying to say that she was important to the tribe.
Review contributed by Claire & Abby.
Inkheart
by Cornelia Funke
I like Inkheart beacuse it is magical and amazing and the characters have complex personalities. And I suggest you read it!
Review contributed by Olive.
Summer Reading is Killing Me
by Job Scieszka
Hilariously funny.
Review contributed by Jacob.
Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women is really good because its characters are good.
Review contributed by Caroline.

Point Blank (Alex Rider series)
by Anthony Horowitz
This book is really good beacuse it is a really good story and the characters are really great--especially Alex Rider. He is very smart.
Review contributed by Gabe.

Revenge of the Witch (The Last Apprentice series)
by Joseph Delaney
I recommend The Last Apprentice series because it is an awesome eerie series about a kid in the Dark Ages who becomes the spook.
Review contributed by Ethan.

Peeps
by Scott Westerfeld
Peeps is about a boy who is a peep hunter which is kind of like a vampire hunter. There is a strain of parasites that comes in a new strain and an old strain that people hate what they once loved.
Review contributed by Stephanie.

Holes
by Louis Sachar
Holes is good! The lizards are crazy in da head.
Review contributed by Jamie.
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