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Friday, December 14, 2018


Name of Reviewer:  Max. V
Title of Book: Cryptid Hunters
Author of Book: Roland Smith
# of pages:  #338
# AR points: 11                                    RL: 4.5
Book is found in Mrs. Q’s library.
https://www.amazon.com/Cryptid-Hunters-Roland-Smith/dp/0786851627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544022629&sr=8-1&keywords=cryptid+hunters
Cryptid Hunters  has a lot to do with mysteries so, if you like mysteries, than I bet you a billion bucks you’ll love this book.  This book also has a lot to do with teamwork and dinosaurs.  I like mysteries, haunted and, spooky things.  I would change the part where it is just boring old Noah Blackwood jumps out of a helicopter and instead more action.  I would have solved the problem with Noah Blackwood and think of ways to make him forget about Wolfe  so he does not disturb Wolfe. One juicy word that can easily describe this whole book is  MYSTERIOUS.  This book is amazing I recommend it for you.  But remember if you like Mystories and prehistoric animals remember this might just be a tiny bit much of it in this book.


Jack's Spy School Book Review.


Name of Reviewer: Jack

Title of Book: Spy School

Author of Book: Stuart Gibbs

# of pages: 290

# AR points:    9 Pts                           RL: 5.2

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library


Spy School is about a boy named Ben who saves the world from danger. I loved Spy School because it had interesting details and events that were full of adventure. I would change the part where Murry is crushed by the ice and passes out because I feel bad for him since he probably got hurt. I would solve the problem of Murry being the mole by camping by the bomb and waiting until he is there and pouncing on the mole. I would chose outstanding because this book was full of adventure. Now that you know about Spy School hopfully you will read it, and love it.

Eleni's Book Review on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire


Name of Reviewer: Eleni
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
Have you been searching for a great book? If so, or if you’re just finishing the series, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire is the book for you! It has adventures, challenges and funny jokes along the way! I loved Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire because it takes me through series of adventures and mysteries that make me want to read more and more! If I was the author, I would change the part where Cedric Diggory dies into that he does not die and instead tries to sabotage Harry’s attempt to win and then Cedric dies. If I was a character, I would be Hermione and I would solve the problem of the S.P.E.W. by understanding that the elves liked being held as slaves and not getting paid. If I could pick one juicy word to describe the book, I would chose dventure because it’s filled with exciting, adventures ! Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire is a great book, and I hope you will think so too.

Tyler's book review about Change Up


Name of Reviewer:  Tyler                                                                 
Title of Book:  Change Up                                                  
Author of Book:  Derek Jeter
# of pages: 154
# AR points:       5.00                                  RL:  4.8
You can find it in Miss Q’s Library


Derek Jeter in Change Up is a shortstop and a pitcher catcher on the Indians baseball team and making a playoff run.  I liked the book Change Up because I like baseball and I’m a shortstop and a pitcher.  If I were the author, I would change Sharlee playing softball because she is bragging to Derek.  If I were Derek I would ignore Sharlee bragging.  If I had to pick one juicy word to describe the book, I would pick is Amazing because it is an action- packed book.  I recommend Change Up because it is a great book for anyone who likes baseball.


Blog Review
Name of Reviewer: Diego
Title of Book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban
Author of Book: J.K. Rowling
Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick
# of pages: 455
# AR points: 17.0                    RL: 5.7
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

              Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban is a great book. It is a sad and dramatic book. If you like books where people and animals are on the bridge of dying, but they are rescued and there is a lot of action, then you should read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I loved the book because it is packed with drama and action. If I were J.K. Rowling, I would change the part where Professor Lupin turns into a werewolf and make it that everyone rushed to the castle instead of waited so Professor Lupin would be able to have his medicine. One juicy word I would pick to describe Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is tense because the book always made me really tense when I read it. I highly recommend avid readers like me to read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban because it is a great book for people who love to read.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Cristian 's The Chocolate Challenge book review


Name of Reviewer: Cristian

Title of Book: The Chocolate Challenge

Author of Book: Daphne Benedis-Grab

# of pages: 215

# AR points: 6                                              RL: 5.8

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

If you like chocolate, pranks, and teamwork, then The Chocolate Challenge is the book for you. I liked the book because it start’s as a fight but ends as friendship. If I was the author, I would change the sides of the town being uneven so it could be a fare sell. If I was a character in the book, I would solve the problem by explaning that the two sides are uneven instead of starting a prank war.  If I could pick one word to describe the book, it would be fantastic because it shows teamwork and sportsmanship as a lesson. Finally, all I have to say before you read The Chocolate Challenge is: “happy reading”!


Name of Reviewer: Lucas
Title of Book: The Underdogs
Author of Book: Mike Lupica
# of pages:280
# AR points: 9                                    RL:5.2
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library
   Read The Underdogs if you want to be shocked or amazed about a boy that plays football and loves his team. I liked this book because I like playing tackle football. If I was the author, I would change the part where Will gets $10,000, because it is unrealistic. If I was a character in the book, I would have solved that problem by selling all my stuff I do not use, if I could pick one juicy word to describe the book it would be surprising, because you never know what will happen. If I liked The Underdogs I know you will like to read it too.



Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders - Tomas


Name of Reviewer: Tomas

Title of Book: Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders

Author of Book:  Kevin Sylvester

# of pages: 278

# AR points: 9                                    RL: 4.9

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Flamb%C3%A9-Marco-Murders-Flambe-Capers/dp/1442446056/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543848222&sr=8-1&keywords=neil+flambe+and+the+marco+polo+murders
     Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders is one of the best books I have ever read. It includes humor, mysteries, and more! I loved the book because it has great cliff-hangers and it is really funny. I would have changed the part where he went to check out the crime scenes, because if he looked around more, he would have found out some important clues. If I was Neil Flambé, I would’ve interviewed the people that I was suspicious about. If I could pick one juice word to describe the book, I would choose exciting because the book is filled with cliff hangers and excitement! I loved the book Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders; I hope more people read it!


camila's book reveiw on Harry potter and the Socerer's stone


Name of Reviewer: Camila
Title of Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Author of Book: J.K Rowling
Illustrator of Book : Jim Kay
# of pages: 246
# AR points: 12. 0                                           RL: 5. 5
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

Harry Potter is a boy in the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone that has wizard parents that died by who must not be named.   Harry got invited to Hogwarts [wizard school] but his family doesn’t don’t want him to go.  T`I like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone because it comes across mysteries which I like.  I would change the part where Uncle Vernon is so mean Harry because I think Harry should be glad for the family he has but he’s not .   If I was were a character, I would have been smarter and to realized who was the person that was trying to get by the three -headed dog to try to get the Sorcerer of Stone.   If I could choose one juicy word, it would be mysterious because there is a lot of mysteries in this book. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone  is a great book for you if you like mysteries and adventures.



Ashton's review for Peak


Name of Reviewer: Ashton
Title of Book: Peak
Author of Book: Roland Smith
# of pages: 248
# AR points: 9                                      RL: 5
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library.
If you like climbing, action and a juicy book to read, then you have got to read Peak! It is about a boy climbing Mt. Everest and, If I were the author, I would change where he sees the corpses when he was at Camp 5 at the end of  the book because it’s gross and I don’t like blood because it makes me gag. If I was the main character in the book, I would have solved the problem of when Peak gets  arrested by not climbing the skyscraper at the wrong time and waiting until summer when there is less bad weather. If I had to pick one juicy word for the book, it would be extraordinary because it describes all the action in the book like Josh telling Peak he has to leave Mt. Everest and Peak seeing his family at the end. Peak is my favorite book and cherish the moments reading it that so you never forget it.


Marcelo's The Lemonade War



Name of Reviewer: Marcelo
Title of Book: The Lemonade War
Author of Book: Jacqueline Davies
# of pages: 173
# AR points: 4                                             RL: 4.1
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

The Lemonade War is a very emotional and extraordinary book because it has a lot of contests and fighting. I thought the book was amazing because it had some good words that I will want to use later on. If I was the author, I would change the part about Jessie putting all those bugs in Evan’s lemonade because I wanted Evan to win. If I was a character in the book, I would solve the problem by stopping Jessie from putting the bugs in Evan’s lemonade. If I could pick one word to describe the book,. it would be unexpected because there were a lot of parts that I didn’t think would happen. I think The Lemonade War is the best book I’ve ever read because it had a lot of drama, and, problem solving and I like both of those things.

Martin's Spy School Book Review


Name of Reviewer: Martin

Title of Book: Spy School

Author of Book: Stuart Gibbs

# of pages: 290

# AR points: 9                                    RL: 5.3
Spy School is a thrilling and adventurous story about a boy named Ben Ripley that saves the  world  from enemies. I loved this book because it is kind of scary and has a lot of cliffhangers. If I were the author, I would change the part where Ben got shot in the arm by Murray because I think it is too violent. If I were Ben, I would have hid behind a rock so I would not get shot. One juicy word I word I pick to describe the book is challenges because Ben has to go through a lot of challenges to become a good spy. If you like reading books with thrilling cliffhangers at the end of each chapter, Spy School is the right book for you!

Carlos Book Review From Treasure Hunters Danger Down The Nile


Name of Reviewer: Carlos
Title of Book: Treasure Hunters Danger Down The Nile
Author of Book: James Patterson
# of pages: 427
# AR points: 6                         RL: 5.3
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library                                                                                                         

Treasure Hunters Danger Down the Nile is a thrilling story that has a lot of adventure. I liked the book a lot because a lot of things happened very fast and I like that. A part of the book that I would change is the part when Nathan Collier got to where they were in Africa because he was barely mentioned in the part before it. If I were a character in the book, I would have solved the problem by making Guy Dubbonnet Merck and Nathan Collier hunt for a further treasure that wasn’t in Africa. One juicy word I would describe the book would be adventurous because the book has a lot of adventure. I would recommend Danger Down The Nile because everything that happens is very dramatic.


Name of Reviewer: Adrian
Title of Book: MINRS
Author of Book: Kevin Sylvester
# Of pages: 330
# AR points: 9                                    RL: 4.5
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library
            I loved the book MiNRS because the characters never gave up even though they were kids and had to fight the Landers. I liked the book because the characters always had a challenge like they did not have food or they could not call Earth. If I could change a part of the book, it would be when Christopher loses his middle and ring finger because it scares me. If I were a character in the book, l would tell Chris that we need to attack the Landers now. If I pick one good word to describe the book, it would be adventure because the kids needed to survive, explore, and attack. I recommend the book MiNRS to you because it will make you think of the future.
  



Madlyn book review of Soof



Name of Reviewer: Madlyn
Title of Book: Soof
Author of Book: Sarah Weeks
# of pages: 191
# AR points:    5                                  RL: 4.8

 In the book Soof you will learn about Aurora’s adventure  in  finding Soof (Heidi's mama's  word for love) in her life. I liked this book because I have a lot in common with Aurora like when I  try to spy on people ( sometimes it does not work ) . The part I would change if I was the author is when Aurora is worried about meeting Heidi because I think it's sad. If I was a character, I would solve the problem by not acting so mean to my parents and explain to them what I’m worried about. If I could pick one juicy word for this book, I would choose love because Soof means love. I recommend Soof to anyone who likes adventures.






Thursday, November 15, 2018

Alejandra's book review for Riding Freedom

Name of Reviewer: Alejandra De Lorenzi
Title of Book: Riding Freedom
Author of Book: Pam Muñoz Rian
Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick
# of pages: 138
# AR points: 3.0                                             RL: 4.5
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Riding+Freedom

      Do you like adventurous and inspiring stories? Well, you are in luck because the book I am reviewing is Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Rian and illustrated by Brian Selznick! This book took place in the mid-1800´s.      I loved this book because it was very interesting and I could not get out of it. The book transported me to a different world. It was mindblowing.      I don’t think I would change any part of the book because Pam Muñoz Rian had such juicy details and the book was amazing just the way it was.      If I were a character in the book, I think I would have solved the problem by telling Hayward’s parents that I was his best friend and if I could live with them and then I would have had Hayward beg his parents too.       If I could pick one juicy word to describe Riding Freedom it would be spectacular because the book is just plain wonderful!      I would really recommend anybody to read the book Riding Freedom, even you and your pet iguana! It is just amzing and you and your pet iguana have to read it. Once you are done reading it, you will want to read it 10,000 times again. That is my book review for the spectacular and amazing Riding Freedom! Enjoy! 💗😊🐴

Riding Freedom book review by Max V

Max’s Riding Freedom Blog Book Review
Name of Reviewer:Max V
Title of Book: Riding Freedom
Author of Book: Pam Munoz Ryan
Illustrator of Book: Bryan Selznick
# of pages:  138
# AR points: 3                        RL:3.5





Riding Freedom is a book about a girl named Charlotte that escapes from an  orphanage and creates a new life in Manchester and out west.  She diguises herself as a boy because she wants to break the mold and do things that women have never done before.  I liked the book  because it had cliff hangers and very suprising moments.  I would change the chapter where Freedm dies and make it a happier chapter.  If I was a charachter in the book I would have solved the problem where Freedom dies  and I would have found a new horse that I love and adore and race that one.  The juicy word  that I choose about the book is astonishing because I was surprised that Freedom died so early in the book.  I would recommend the book Riding Freeedom because it has a lot of cliff hangers and if you like cliff hangers and historical fiction than this is the book for you.

Cristian's blog Riding Freedom


Cristian’s Riding Freedom Blog Book Review
Name of Reviewer: Cristian

Title of Book: Riding Freedom

Author of Book: Pam Munoz Ryan 

Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick

# of pages: 138

# AR points: 3                                     RL: 4.5          
  
Book is found in Miss Q’s Library



If you like drama,  action  and horses then Riding Freedom is your type of book.  I
liked this book because it explained how wrong things should be right. If I were the author, I would change when Vern dies and make him visit Charlotte with Hayward. If I were Charlotte, I would solve the problem by talking when Miss Boyle hides me in the potato bin so the parents that want girls can find me. If I could pick one juicy word to describe the book, it would be fantastic because each part has a problem but gets fixed in a wonderful way. Finally, if what I have said is boring  then all I have to say about  Riding Freedom  is it mite change your life.

Marcelo's Riding Freedom book review


Marcelo’s Riding Freedom Blog Book Review
Name of Reviewer: Marcelo

Title of Book: Riding Freedom

Author of Book: Pam Munoz Ryan

Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick

# of pages: 138

# AR points:    3                                  RL: 4.5 MG

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

      Riding Freedom is a fantastic book about a girl named Charlotte who was a persistent woman and never gave up.  I loved the book because I think it was very nerve racking and it had a lot of shockers.  I would change the part about Vern dying because he was my favorite character.  If I was a chararacter in the book, I would help Charlotte along the way of her hard times.  If I could pick a juicy word to describe the book it  would be extraordinary.  I think Riding Freedom was a book that I will need to read again because it has a lot of cliff hangers and I like cliff hangers.

Camila's book review on riding freedom


Name of Reviewer: Camila

Title of Book: Riding Freedom

Author of Book: Pam Muñoz Ryan

Illustrator of Book: Brian Selzinick

# of pages: 138

# AR points: 3 points                         RL: 4.5

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library



Riding Freedom is about a girl named Charlotte who lives at an orphange with her friend Hayword, and escapes the orphange and come across lots of adventures.
I loved this book  because it has that adventures which I love and that Charlotte is very brave about everything that happens.
If I was the author,  I would change the part where Mr. Millshark does not  let Charlotte go to the stables because Charlotte loves horses and the stables.If I was charater, I would solve the problem of Mr. Millshark being mean to her by working as hard as I could. If I could chose one juicy word I would choose adventures because there is a lot of adventures in this book.If you like adventures  Riding Freedom is for you!


Eleni's Q book review on Riding Freedom

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Eleni ’s Riding Freedom Blog Book Review

Name of Reviewer:  Eleni

Title of Book: Riding Freedom

Author of Book:  Pam Muñoz Ryan

Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick

# of pages:  138

# AR points:  3                                   RL:  4.5

. Book is found in Miss Q’s library

         Riding Freedom is a great book that dates back all the way to the mid 1800 ‘ s and is filled with exciting adventures that make you want to read more and more ! If you like horses, you are going to love Riding Freedom. I liked this book because it has a lot of mysteries and adventures. I would change the part where Vern dies because it’s sad to have to walk up to a “boy“ and inform him that one  of his best friends has recently died. If I were one of the characters from Riding Freedom, I would be Charlotte and I would fix the problem when  Charlotte has to take Mr. Millshark for a ride on a stagecoach by leaving  a little earlier so that he would miss the ride. If I could pick one juicy word to describe the book, it would be exciting because it is filled with loads of exciting adventures and mysteries. I loved the book, maybe Riding Freedom will be the book for you.                                  

Max.T's book review on Riding Freedom

Max T.


Max’s Riding Freedom Blog Book Review
Name of Reviewer: Max
Title of Book: Riding Freedom
Author of Book: Pam Munoz Ryan
Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick
# of pages: 138
# AR points: 3.0                                             RL: 4.5
This book is found in Miss Q’s Library

                                                                                              

Today, I’m going to recommend and tell you about the best book ever (in my opinion): Riding Freedom. I liked this book because it has a lot of emotions in it. Such as sadness, happiness, madness. If I were the author, I would change the part when Charlotte gets trampled in the left eye because that would hurt. If I were a character in the book, the solution to the problem in the book would be to gather a lot of politicians to agree that women should have equal rights. If I could pick ONE JUICY WORD to describe the book, it would be emotional and outstanding because these two words really describe this book really well. Ridding Freedom was an outstanding book and I would happily to reread it anytime.

Jack's Riding Freedom Book Review


Name of Reviewer: Jack

Title of Book: Riding Freedom

Author of Book: Pam Munoz Ryan

Illustrator of Book: Brian Selznick

# of pages: 138

# AR points: 3 Pts                   RL: 4.5

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library


Riding  Freedom is about a girl named Charlotte who finds her passion in riding horses. I loved this book because it had a lot of historic events and very interesting details  about the events. If I were the author I would change the fact that Vern died because Charlotte was sad that he died and I didn’t like it. If I were Charlotte, I would fix the problem of her parents dying by trying to let people see me in the potato bin when they are adopting kids. I would chose delightful. I would chose that because Riding Freedom was a very good book it was interesting and I learned that you can do anything you want as long as you try.The book Riding Freedom was a very good book and now you know some facts about it, hopefully you read the book!