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Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry
Number the Stars is a story about two friends, one is Jewish.They have to escape from the Nazis.
Review contributed by Miya.
Shiloh Season
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This book is very sad, but is very good. Shiloh is an abused dog and a boy finds him and tries to keep him, but the boy has to do many things to keep the dog.
Review contributed by Louise.
The Witches
by Roald Dahl
The Witches is a very adventurous and exciting. It really got me into Roald Dahl books.
Review contributed by Chloe F.
Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen
This book is funny and weird. It has semi-bad language though it is very interesting.
Review contributed by Miranda.
The Eyes of the Killer Robot
by John Bellairs
It's about Johnny, Prof. Childermass and Fergie trying to uncover the mystery of a killer robot with glass eyes. Non-stop suspense.
Review contributed by Kimani.
Tombs of Atuan
by Ursula LeGuin
This is a book about a girl who turns to the dark. If you like dark then I recommend the book. Or before read the Wizard of Earthsea.
Review contributed by Matthew.
Bunnicula
by James Howe
It's about a family who goes to the movie Dracula and find a cursed rabbit. It's up to a cat and a dog to see if the bunny is a vampire.
Review contributed by Amanda.
Warriors
by Erin Hunter
This book is part of a series about cats who live in the forest. There are also two amazingly illustrated maps of the forest.
Review contributed by Colette.
The Little Gentleman
by Philippa Pearce
The Little Gentleman by Philippa Pearce is a good book for people who like books where magic is brought from the past to the future with someone who has eternal life, such as the main character in this book. It is an interesting book.
Review contributed by Miranda.
A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeline L'Engle
I think that A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorites. It's a great family book and kind of intense.
Review contributed by Rosamund.
The Tombs of Atuan
by Ursula LeGuin
I think that the Tombs of Atuan is a good book because it's very dark and not like most. It's good for ages 8-up.
Review contributed by Rosamund.
Juniper
by Monica Furlong
Juniper is a great book. It is adventurous and about a healer growing up. After you read this book try Wise Child too.
Review contributed by Laila.
The Keys to the Kingdom
by Garth Nix
If you like adventure you should read this book!
Review contributed by Gus.
The Island Trilogy: Shipwreck
by Gordon Korman
Shipwreck is a very exciting book. It's about kids who go on a ship for some reasons. It's very exciting and you'll never stop reading.
Review contributed by Timmy.
The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
If you like mysteries, you will love this book! After the first page you won't want to stop.
Review contributed by Sophie.
More Scary Stories to tell in the Dark
by Alvin Schwartz
"More Scary Stories" will still chill your bones!
Review contributed by Aidan.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
by Robert C. O'Brian
It's about a mother mouse whose son is in trouble and seeks help from the rats of NIMH. Great book.
Review contributed by Adam.
Stargirl
by Jerry Spinelli
Stargirl is a wonderful book about being yourself.
Review contributed by Jasmine.
Wolf Brother
by Michelle Paver
Wolf Brother is a great book. I like it because there is a lot of action in it. It's about a boy and a wolf. You should definitely read it
Review contributed by Spencer.
Spirit Walker
by Michelle Paver
It is the sequel to Wolf Brother. (The second book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.) Spirit Walker is about a boy named Torak and a wolf who get reunited.
Review contributed by Ben.
Warriors: The Series
by Erin Hunter
Warriors is an exciting story about cats who come in 4 different clans. They fight for food and territory. The main character is golden with red and orange fur. It is truly a very good and exciting series. You should read it!!!!
Review contributed by Stephanie.
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
This book is about a boy who gets chosen to learn the stories of the world before, which is really the world now.
Review contributed by Naomi.

Rockstar Superstar
by Blake Nelson
I recommend this book cuz it rules!
Review contributed by Isaiah.
Warriors: Into the Wild
by Erin Hunter
Read the rest of the Warrior chronicles. And keep your eyes open for The New Prophecy Warrior series.
Review contributed by Isaiah.
Hoot
by Carl Hiaason
Hoot is a very good funny book. It won a medal. I like it because it's a fantasy, yet it could happen.
Review contributed by Ben.
Bobby Baseball
by Robert Kimmel Smith
I like Bobby Baseball because baseball is my favorite sport and I think it is not a hard story to follow.
Review contributed by Jacob F.
The Wind Singer (The Wind on Fire, Book 1)
by William Nicholson
The Wind Singer is a great book because of the plot.
Review contributed by Jimmy.
The Boys of San Joaquin
by D. James Smith
This is an amazing book because they find...
Review contributed by Oliver.
The Princess Academy
by Shannon Hale
The Princess Academy is a fun, great book. I love everything about it. I can hardly put it down! I really recommend it!
Review contributed by Lydia.
Hoop Dreams: True Story of Hardship and Triumph
by Ben Joravsky
I love Hoop Dreams because I think it is a great story of these basketball players.
Review contributed by Lucas.
The Star of Kazan
by Eva Ibbotson
The Star of Kazan is a wonderful book about the story of part of the life of an orphan girl called Anika who had been abandoned and adopted by two ladys who worked for these three professors and one day the neighbor's great aunt comes and soon after that her real mother comes and takes her away to her huge mansion in Russia. This is a very detailed book and everybody should read it.
Review contributed by Isabel.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is one of my favorite books. It has suspense, good description and, apart from the action, it is a wonderful story!!!
Review contributed by Elena.
Goose Girl
by Shannon Hale
This is a superb book about a very talented girl who can talk to animals.
Review contributed by Alison.
Chew on This
by Eric Schlosser
This is by the same author as Fast Food Nation.Chew on This is about everything you DON'T want to know about fast food. Did you know there is poop in fast food hamburgers? And that the ingredient that makes your drink pink has legs? Fast food uses chemicals just to make it taste good.
Review contributed by Beatrix.
Mister Monday
by Garth Nix
This is from The Keys to the Kingdom Series. It's adventurous and imaginative.
Review contributed by Dash.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by J.K. Rowling
I love this book because the characters really seem real and you feel like you're there.
Review contributed by Francesca.

The Princess Diaries
by Meg Cabot
The Princess Diaries is a funny, sad, romantic book. I like it because of the change of Miya and how in the end she still had the same heart she always had.
Review contributed by Olivia.

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