Luck Uglies Book Review

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: The Luck Uglies

Author of Book: Paul Durham

# of pages: 387

# AR points: 12                                               RL: 5.5

https://www.amazon.com/Luck-Uglies-Paul-Durham/dp/0062271512/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

           

            In a quaint, little cottage there lives an unusual, risk taking, little girl named Riley O’Chantler with her peculiar mother, who keeps a knife called Fair Warning in a sheath strapped to her thigh- don’t worry, that knife is used for cutting vegetables. . . mostly.  Riley’s little sister, Lottie, who is impossible to potty train, also lives with them and is a bit odd.  Riley had a father who supposedly was a solider and went to Beyond the Shale, a land that people get sucked into and once there, never return home.  Riley has a close encounter with a Bog Noblin, a huge, ugly, creature who eats children and collects their feet.  I loved The Luck Uglies because it was full of fantasy and adventure, drawing the reader’s imagination into a whole new world with Bog Noblins and mean kings.  If I were the author, I would better describe Beyond the Shale so that the reader would understand it clearly.  If I were Rye, I would most definitely make a hasty retreat instead of standing with my feet fixed to the ground and screaming when a Bog Noblin was about to eat me.  If I had to pick a word to describe this book, it would be fantasy because the tales in this book could never happen in real life . . . or could they?  I strongly recommend The Luck Uglies to you if you are the type of person to enjoy a little bit of terror mixed with mischief and adventure.

Vortex Book Review

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Vortex

Author of Book: S.J. Kincaid

# of pages: 390

# AR points: 18                                               RL: 6.1

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Insignia-S-J-Kincaid/dp/0062093037

            Video gamer Tom Raines is back and World War lll continues.  In his 2^nd year at the Pentagonal Spire, he falls in love with Medusa, the strongest soldier in the world; the only problem is that she is on the enemy’s side.  He is forced to make a difficult choice between his country and Medusa.  I loved this book because of the loads of adventure, mystery, and romance throughout the story.  One is kept on the edge of his or her seat throughout this fast paced book filled with suspense.  If I were the author, I wouldn’t change anything even though the reader feels heartbroken that Tom has to make such a painful choice between his country and his love; the story feels right because of this impossible decision.  If I were a character in Vortex, I would do nothing different because Tom is the perfect mix of irresponsible, rebellious, sloppy teenager and young man making tough adult choices.  If I had to pick a word to describe this book, it would be enigma because each page is filled with mystery and the reader is tempted to read on.  I whole heartedly recommend Vortex to you because it is a great book for boys and girls who love adventure and mystery.

Sara 's Book Review on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Name of Reviewer: Sara

Title of Book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Author of Book: J.K. Rowling

# of pages: 435

# AR points: 18                                   RL: 6.7

This Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Prisoner-Azkaban-Rowling/dp/0439136369/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483544760&sr=8-1&keywords=harry+potter+and+the+prisoner+of+

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is an amazing book that you can’t stop flipping  the page! I loved this book because it never gets boring. If I were the author, I would change that instead of Harry seeing his dad he would see Lord Voldemort because it would be more interesting. If I was Harry in the Boggart lesson with Mr. Lupin, then I would say something to stop Mr. Lupin.  If I could pick one JUCIY word, I would pick adventurous because there are so many new adventures.  I highly recommend Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban   because it is one of the best books ever!!  Also, if you liked this book, go and buy it at your local book store.

Anna Sofia`s Review on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Name of Reviewer: Anna Sofia

Title of Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Author of Book: J.K. Rowling

# of pages: 734

# AR points:    32                                RL: 6.8

https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Goblet-Fire-Rowling/dp/0439139600/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483544888&sr=8-1&keywords=HArry+potter+and+the+goblet+of+fire

                             Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire  is a book full of mysteries and adventures. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is filled with dragons, blast-ended scwrets, and more interesting creatures. I liked Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire because a lot of people kept secrets and were going undercover. If I had to change a part in the book, I would change nothing because it kept me at the edge of my seat the whole way through. If I was the character in the book, I would have solved the problem like Harry did and listen to the ghosts. If could pick one juicy word to desscribe the book, I would pick covert because as I said before, lots of people keep secrets and go undercover. I recommend Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book to people who like mysteries and fun.

Love That Dog Book Review By: Helena

Name of Reviewer: Helena

Title of Book: Love That Dog

Author of Book: Sharon Creech

# of pages: 86

# AR points: 1                                      RL: 4.5

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Love-That-Dog-Sharon-Creech/dp/0064409597/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481821898&sr=8-1&keywords=love+that+dog+book

I read an amazing narrative poetry book called Love That Dog and it touched my heart when I finished the book.  I could read it over and over.  I’m really looking forward to reading Hate That Cat, the sequel.  I loved this book because I couldn’t stop reading until the sad end and finally found out what happened.  If I were the author, I would change what happens to Jack’s dog, Sky, because it’s so depressing.  I would have solved the problem by protecting Sky better.  My favorite part was when Jack wrote such a great poem that was inspired by Walter Dean Myers, a real poet!  A JUICY word to describe this book is heart-warming because when something horrible happened to Sky, Mrs. Stretchberry, Jack’s teacher, shows the reader the inspirational poem Jack made and it was so charming.  It made me feel better about that sad feeling.  Now, go check out Love That Dog in the library or buy it at the bookstore!  

Insignia Book Blog

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Insignia

Author of Book: S. J. Kincaid

# of pages: 458

# AR points: 18                                               RL: 5.4

https://www.amazon.com/Insignia-S-J-Kincaid/dp/0062093002

            It’s World War lll.  Tom Raines, a precocious and troubled 14 year old video gamer who is usually unsure whether he will sleep in a comfy hotel bed or on a grimy bench in a train station, gets an opportunity of a lifetime - to train at the Pentagon Spire to become a soldier in the war.  I absolutely loved Insignia because of the persistent feeling of adventure, mystery, and doom mixed with a snippet of romance.  If I were the author, I would not change one thing because the eloquent prose pulled me into the book and made it difficult to stop reading while the fast paced story line kept me at the edge of my seat.  If I were a character in the book, I wouldn’t change a thing because the characters are each imperfect in exactly the right way.  If I had to pick one word to describe the book, it would be suspense because that word illustrates the perpetual feeling in the air at the Pentagon Spire.  I heartily recommend Insignia to you because it is a downright fabulous read!  If you want to read another book like this, read Vortex, Insignia’s sequel.