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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen This book is funny and weird. It has semi-bad language though it is very interesting. Review contributed by Miranda. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix If you like adventure you should read this book! Review contributed by Gus. |
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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. |
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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. |
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More Scary Stories to tell in
the Dark by Alvin Schwartz "More Scary Stories" will still chill your bones! Review contributed by Aidan. |
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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. |
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Stargirl is a wonderful book about being yourself. Review contributed by Jasmine. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Rockstar Superstar by Blake Nelson I recommend this book cuz it rules! Review contributed by Isaiah. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Boys of San Joaquin by D. James Smith This is an amazing book because they find... Review contributed by Oliver. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Goose Girl by Shannon Hale This is a superb book about a very talented girl who can talk to animals. Review contributed by Alison. |
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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. |
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Mister Monday by Garth Nix This is from The Keys to the Kingdom Series. It's adventurous and imaginative. Review contributed by Dash. |
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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. |
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The Princess Diaries |