Student-driven blog of book reviews!

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.