Emily Windsnap Sirens Secret Review

Name of Reviewer: Alessa

Title of Book: Emily Windsnap Sirens Secret

Author of Book: Liz Kessler

Illustrator of Book: Natacha Ledwidge

# of pages:# # 304

# AR points: 8.0                                 RL: 4.0

https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Windsnap-Sirens-Secret-Kessler/dp/0763660191

Emily Windsnap Sirens Secret is a magical and extraordinary book about merdmaids. I love it so much and I think that everyone should read it because it is very fascinating and you will always wonder what will happen next.  If I had the choice to change a part of the book, I would not change anything because the book is already so good.  If I was a character in the book, I would solve a problem by telling Neptune, in the first place, that there are lost sirens trapped in a waterfall.  If I would pick ONE JUICY WORD to describe the book, I would pick ADVENTUROUS because the book has so much adventure in it.  I totally think that everyone should read Emily Windsnap Sirens Secret and the rest of the books from the series because they are amazing.

Luke Collings book blog Cave Boy Dave

Name of Reviewer: Luke Collings

Title of Book: Cave Boy Dave

Author of Book: Araon Reynolds

Illustrator of Book: Phil McAndrew

of pages: 239

# AR points: 1                                       RL: 2.5

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library yes

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cave+boy+dave+book&sprefix=cave+boy%2Caps%2C209&crid=HBAHHGC04MOP

            Cave Boy Dave is a funny and interesting book with lots of action.  It's about a boy that wants to be an inventor but then he becomes a hunter.  I like this book because it had the two things that I like comedy and action.    I would change his dad inventing the torch and make some thing that helps him in his hunting trip.  If I was Dave, I would off  killed the baby stabby cat so then he would of be helpful in the village.  If  I were to choose one word, it would be interesting because it’s well written.   hope you read Cave Boy Dave it is fantastic.

Loot book review by Carlos

Title of Book: Loot

Author of Book: Jude Watson

# of pages: 272

# AR points: 8.0                                 RL: 4.2

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Loot-Jude-Watson/dp/0545468035/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526390597&sr=1-1&keywords=loot+jude+watson&dpID=413lYFk14tL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

If you like thievery, mystery, and adventure  Loot is a must read for you.  I liked Loot because there was always something going on, either they were discussing an important matter, they were stealing a jewel, or talking to one of their many uncles. I would change nothing because the book had everything written the way I like it. I would have done the same thing March did because the idea he had worked. I would pick the word cursed because every time something awful happens it because of a curse.  So if you haven’t read Loot, go home to your parents and beg them to buy Loot.

Jack S's Book Blog Review on The Reptile Room

Name of Reviewer: Jack S

Title of Book: A Series of Unfortunate Events The Reptile Room

Author of Book: Lemony Snicket

# of pages: 190

# AR points: 5                                    RL: 6.3

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Reptile-Room-Lemony-Snicket/dp/B004O3OOYM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526390503&sr=8-3&keywords=the+reptile+room+a+series+of+unfortunate+events%2C+book+2

              Do you want to know about The Reptile Room?  Well, let me tell you about it.  The Reptile Room is about these orphans called the Baudelaire orphans who lost their parents and had to move with Count Olaf.  I did not like the book; I loved it so much because it was stupidly funny and scary fun.  I would change that the Baudelaire orphans find a way to save someone they love and stick with Uncle Monty a lot more.  One amazing JUCIY word that I would choose is unforeseen because lots of things happen out of the blue.  After all the things I said, I really recommend The Reptile Room to anyone who loves mystery and spooky stuff.  (There is a Netflix show of this series.)

Monty's Blog Book Review on The Wild Robot Escapes

Name of Reviewer: Monty

Title of Book: The Wild Robot Escapes

Author of Book: Peter Brown

Illustrator of Book: Peter Brown

# of pages: 288

# AR points:5                                     RL:5.1

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Robot-Escapes-Peter-Brown/dp/0316382043/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0316382043&pd_rd_r=2V2ERNDDT2GHKZCNSPWX&pd_rd_w=h6U4w&pd_rd_wg=5VkPT&psc=1&refRID=2V2ERNDDT2GHKZCNSPWX

The Wild Robot Escapes is the second book in the series The Wild Robot so if I were you, I would read the first one. I liked the book because it had a new approach on Roz, the robot. While the first book was a lesson story, this one is a adventure story. If I were the author, I would not change a thing because the adventure is a fun mix of adventure and comedy, and I would not want to ruin that. If I were the kids, I would have kept the locator on the kids so it looked like Roz was working. If I could pick one juicy word, I would pick future farming because this book describes what the future of farming will be like. I would recommend The Wild Robot Escapes to everyone who liked the first book and to anyone who likes talking animals.

Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race (book 3)

Name of Reviewer: Joaquin

Title of Book: Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race (book 3)

Author of Book: Chris Grabenstein

# of pages: 288

# AR points: 7.0                                             RL: 5.3

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Lemoncellos-Great-Library-Race/dp/0553536060/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526389979&sr=8-3&keywords=mr+lemoncello%27s+library+series

      

       In  Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race Kyle is trying to win the library race but the devious Krinkle brother’s try to make Mr. Lemoncello look like a fraud by placing a fake board game in his library and it’s up to Kyle and his friends to stop the Krinkle brother’s and to win the race. I loved the book because it was full of mystery, action, adventure, and a lot of puzzles; it was the kind of book that kept me up all night reading because it was so exciting and fun. I wouldn’t change anything because it was perfect and it makes you imagine what the character can see and where they are. I would find the problem earlier so I could think of a plan to stop the Krinkle brother’s before they succeed. The juicy word I would pick would be exhilarating because it was really exciting and fun. Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race is a great book to read because it will never make you bored and it will keep you excited. I recommend you read this book but first read Escape From Mr.lemoncellos Library and Mr.lemoncellos Library Olympics.

The Wild Robot Escapes

Name of Reviewer: Jack Z

Title of Book: The Wild Robot Escapes (the second book of the series)

Author of Book: Peter Brown

# of pages: 271

# AR points: 5.0                                             RL:  5.1

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wild+robot+escape&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=78615132863501&hvqmt=p&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_32bpx5nm4c_p

The Wild Robot Escapes is an amazing book about hope, family, sadness, joy, adventure,           trust, and friendship.  I loved this book because the characters have so many emotions, and out of all of the books that I have read, this one is the best. I would change nothing about the book because it is perfect just the way it is.  If I were a character in the book, I would have solved the problem the exact same way.   One word I would pick to describe the book is breath-taking because if you have read the book you would know why.  You should really read The Wild Robot Escapes because of all the adventure and mystery in it.

Neil Flambe and the Tokyo Treasure book review by Sebastian

Name of Reviewer: Sebastian

Title of Book: Neil Flambe and the Tokyo Treasure

Author of Book:  Kevin Sylvester

Illustrator of Book: Kevin Sylvester

# of pages: 368

# AR points:       10.0                     RL: 4.7

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library    

  https://www.amazon.com/Flamb%C3%A9-Tokyo-Treasure-Flambe-Capers/dp/1442442891/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1526390364&sr=1-3

                Neil Flambe and The Tokyo Treasure is about a chef who hates mysteries but he always runs into them.  I loved this book because Neil was always thinking about what may or may not happen next.  I would change that Isabella gets shot in the arm because then you don’t now if she will live or not.  I would have tried to push Nori off the boat if I were Neil.  I would choose ADVENTUROUS because Neil and his friends are always trying to figure out something and Neil never gives up.  If you like cooking and mysteries, Neil Flambe and the Tokyo Treasure is the right book for you.

Monty Blog Book Review on The Wild Robot

Name of Reviewer: Monty

Title of Book: The Wild Robot

Author and illustrator of Book: Peter Brown

# of pages: 288

# AR points:    5.0                               RL:5.1

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Robot-Peter-Brown/dp/0316381993/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526389859&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wild+robot

The Wild Robot is a really good book about a robot who accidentally ends up on a island. The robot is programmed to survive,but you will have to find out how she survives. I liked the book because it had a new story every chapter that taught a lesson. If I were the author, I would change the part where Roz loses her leg because if Roz did not lose her leg the adventure could have probably gone on for another few chapters. If I were Mr. Beaver, I would have added to the foot every day so that it became stronger and did not break off. If I could choose one juicy word, I would choose technology meets wilderness because it’s a story about Roz, the robot, surviving in the wilderness. I would recommend The Wild Robot to anyone who likes animals or robots.

Grace's Emily Windsnap and the Castle of the Mist book blog

Name of Reviewer: Grace

Title of Book: Emily Windsnap and the Castle of the Mist

Author of Book: Liz Kessler

# of pages: 204

# AR: 6.0                                 RL: 4.3

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Windsnap-Castle-Mist-Kessler/dp/0763660175/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526390244&sr=8-1&keywords=emily+windsnap+and+the+castle+of+the+mist

Emily Windsnap and the Castle of the Mist  is about a girl named Emily who always wants a little bit of adventure with her best friend, Shona.I loved the book Emily Windsnap and the Castle of the Mist  because it was so detailed and you would never want to stop reading.I would not change anything about Emily Windsnap and the Castle of the Mist because if I did it would ruin the whole book.  If I was Emily, I would have done the same thing because if she did anything different she wouldn’t be a semi-mer.  If I could pick one word, it would be mysterious because you never know what will happen next.  I would recommend Emily Winsnap and the Castle of the Mist to anyone who likes a bit of adventure and mystery.

Name of Reviewer: Carlos

Title of Book: NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, And Defense Society

Author of Book: Michael Buckley

# of pages: 306

# AR points:    9                                  RL: 5.3

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/National-Espionage-Rescue-Defense-Society-ebook/dp/B00ERA7AMK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525134731&sr=8-2&keywords=NERDS+the+book

If you like action, gadgets, mystery, and mad scientists, you need to read NERDS.  I liked the book because the action never stopped (other than when they were being briefed on their missions or if they were in class). I wouldn’t change any thing in the book because NERDS always left you thinking what could happen next or I need to know if what happens next now.  If were Jason, I would have tried to win the other agents over by being nice (which is exactly what Jason did).  If I could pick one juicy word to describe the book, it would be action-packed because the book was stacked with action.  So, if you haven’t read NERDS, you need to run home to your mom and beg, or even cry, just get her to buy the book!

My Brother is a Superhero

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: My Brother is a Superhero

Author of Book: David Solomons

# of pages: 306

# AR points: 9.0                                             RL: 5.4

https://www.amazon.com/My-Brother-Superhero-David-Solomons/dp/0147516056

            Luke Parker’s brother Zack becomes a superhero when Zorbon the Decider, an alien, puts him in charge of defeating Nemesis who is coming to destroy Earth. It is up to Luke to help Zack to learn how to be a superhero, uncover his powers, save him from his kidnappers, and keep his identity hidden. I loved My Brother is a Superhero because it is full of page turning suspense that makes you keep reading. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change anything because there is no room for improvement in this book. If I were David, I would come up with a better excuse to his parents than “I’m dating Lara”. If I could pick one juicy word to describe My Brother is a Superhero it would be superb because it is a truly fantastical read. This book is for everyone and everyone who is up to a little adventure.

Randoms

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Randoms

Author of Book: David Liss

# of pages: 485

# AR points: 22.0                                           RL: 6.0

https://www.amazon.com/Randoms-David-Liss/dp/1481417800

            Ezekiel (Zeke) Reynolds is a Random- He was one of the four humans chosen by their fantastic skills and abilities to represent Earth in the Confederation of United Planets; Zeke was chosen at random. He soon realizes that most of the aliens are up against him (along with some humans), and he soon is known as a war criminal. I loved this book because it made space travel, which is normally difficult to understand, a whole lot easier- while adding in some new fun. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change any part of Randoms because it is an amazing sci-fi novel that keeps you reading- no change would make it better. If I were Zeke, I would have told Nayana to get her own sparkling water and limes instead of using me as her servant. If I could pick one juicy word to describe Randoms it would be awe-inspiring because this book is amazing in the most marvelous sense. This book is for all sci-fi geeks everywhere- if you got a kick out of Randoms, try its amazing sequel, Rebels, and the third book, Renegade!

How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer

Author of Book: Taryn Souders

# of pages: 230

# AR points: 6.0                                             RL: 4.7

https://www.amazon.com/How-Almost-Ruin-Your-Summer/dp/1492637742

            Chloe McCorkle, a girl with absolutely no talent for animals, needs to earn money to buy a new bike- by decorating cupcakes for her neighbor’s Ice Cream Parlor. Her parents send her to summer camp, where she is put in charge of a goat named King Arthur instead of the cake decorating class. Could Chloe’s summer get any worse? I loved this book because it kept me on my toes with the hilarious pages full of suspense. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change one part of How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer because it is amazing and keeps the reader entertained with lots of detail. If I were Chloe, I would have told my parents that I didn’t bring Mr. Snuffles to camp on purpose, so he wouldn’t get ruined and I wouldn’t get teased. If I could pick one juicy word to describe How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer, it would be fantastic because it teaches an important lesson and keeps the reader interested.

This book is for everyone and everyone of all ages- including goats!

It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel

Author of Book: Firoozeh Dumas

# of pages: 378

# AR points: 10.0                                            RL: 4.7

https://www.amazon.com/Aint-So-Awful-Falafel/dp/132874096X

            Zomorod Yousefzadeh is a young Iranian girl living in the U.S during the time of the Iranian Revolution and the capturing of the American hostages. Her family is bullied, her father loses his job, and she is mistreated everywhere, other than the times when she is with her few friends and supporters. I loved this book because it shows what it was like in the time of the Iranian Revolution, from the point of view of the people living and struggling in the U.S in the late 1970s. If I were the author, I would not change any part of It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel because it is so well detailed and descriptive that nothing anybody would do could make it better. If I were Original Cindy, I wouldn’t have taken Zomorod calling my horse a unicorn as an insult. If I could pick one juicy word to describe this book, it would be breathtaking because it takes your entire imagination and puts it to its fullest use in through words. It Ain’t So Awful Falafel is for everyone of all ages, and I recommend it to you greatly.

Omega City

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Omega City

Author of Book: Diana Peterfreund

# of pages: 324

# AR points: 10.0                                            RL: 4.8

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-City-Diana-Peterfreund/dp/0062310860

          Gillian Seagret is certain that her father’s theories about Dr. Aloysius Underberg are true- and she’s determined to keep her father’s information safe and find Omega City. I loved this book because every page keeps you hanging from suspense. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change any part of Omega City because it is amazingly detailed and draws you in and no change could make it any better. If I were a character in this book, I wouldn’t have solved the problem the same way because it kept the reader on the edge of their seat with daring twists and clever turns. If I could pick one juicy word to describe this book it would be fantastic because Omega City keeps you reading with your hands on autopilot turning the pages. This book is for all thrill seekers and readers out there; if you enjoyed this book, read its sequel, The Forbidden Fortress!

Allie, First at Last

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Allie, First at Last

Author of Book: Angela Cervantes

# of pages: 200

# AR points: 6.0                                             RL: 4.4

https://www.amazon.com/Allie-First-Last-Wish-Novel/dp/0545812682

            Everyone in Allie’s family is the first at something- Her Bisabuelo was a WW2 hero that won a Congressional Honor Award, her 4^th grade younger sister is a TV star, and her brother is a soccer prodigy; But Allie isn’t the first at anything, let alone having earned an award. I loved this book because it shows Allie’s determination to make her family proud by winning an award. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change any part of this book because Allie, her family, and the events are described with high quality and is very descriptive. If I were a character in Allie, First at Last, I would not have solved the problem any differently because even though Allie didn’t get any award, the story taught a meaningful lesson in the end. If I could pick one juicy word to describe Allie, First at Last, it would be determined because Allie’s perspective has a strong-willed aura throughout the story. This book is a great read for everyone everywhere.

 

Save Me a Seat

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Save Me a Seat

Authors of Book: Sara Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

# of pages: 224

# AR points: 5.0                                             RL: 4.8

https://www.amazon.com/Save-Me-Seat-Sarah-Weeks/dp/0545846617/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&dpID=51WRwKRCJIL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=detail

            Ravi, a boy who moved from India, and Joe, a boy with APD, are in the same class in 5^th grade. Ravi wants to be friends with a kid he thinks is nice, but Joe knows that he’s a bully. Ravi thinks that Joe is the bully, but Joe’s just trying to help him fit in. I loved this book because it shows how different people sometimes have trouble fitting in, and we have to respect everyone equally. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change any part of Save Me a Seat because it was written in such perfect detail that there isn’t anything to change. If I were Joe, I would have told Ravi ahead of time that I didn’t trip him, and that Dillon Samreen is a bully- That would have at least given him a slight warning. If I could pick one juicy word to describe Save Me a Seat it would be  destiny because Joe and Ravi were seemingly destined to stand up for each other in the end. This book is for absolutely anyone of all ages.

Hunter Crispian And The Little Brother Of War

Name of Reviewer: Carlos

Title of Book: Hunter Crispian And The Little Brother Of War

Author of Book: K.M. Topping

# of pages: 226

Book is found in Miss Q’s Library

https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Crispian-Little-Brother-War/dp/1481207601/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517240016&sr=8-1&keywords=hunter+crispian

If you like adventure, lacrosse, time travel, and mystery, you need to read Hunter Crispian And The Little Brother Of War.  I personally liked this book because I love mystery and time travel, and this book has so much of that you wouldn’t believe it.  I wouldn’t change anything because K.M. Topping wrote this book perfectly.  If I was Hunter, I would have solved the problem the same way because there were no flaws in his plan.  If I could pick one juicy word to describe Hunter Crispian And The Little Brother Of War, it would be breathtaking because the book is one heck of a thriller.  So, if you haven’t read Hunter Crispian And The Little Brother Of War yet, you MUST  sprint to the nearest bookstore (or Amazon) and buy it RIGHT NOW.

Panda-Monium

Name of Reviewer: Sindhu

Title of Book: Panda-Monium

Author of Book: Stuart Gibbs

# of pages: 341

# AR points: 11                                     RL: 5.5

https://www.amazon.com/Panda-monium-FunJungle-Stuart-Gibbs/dp/1481445685/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1516033706&sr=1-1

            At FunJungle, a huge and awesome zoo, Teddy Fitzroy is looking forward to the arrival of a giant panda, Li Ping. But when the truck gets to the zoo, Li Ping and her doctor have gone missing! As Teddy tries to find clues to what happened to Li Ping, he has to avoid dangers such as a dolphin pulling off his bathing suit, the FBI threatening to put him in juvie if he keeps trying to solve the case, and a man dressed as a panda chasing him with a gun! I loved Panda-Monium because it is a really thrilling story with so many twists and turns that keeps your hands glued to the pages. If I were the author, I wouldn’t change a thing because this book is wonderful the whole way through and no improvements are needed anywhere. If I were a character in Panda-Monium, I would have solved the problem the same way because it was a perfect and clever way to solve it with some trickery involved. If I could pick one juicy word to describe this book it would be stupendous because this book is a beautiful blend amazing and adventurous at the same time. If you really enjoy Panda-Monium, I recommend that you read the rest of the FunJungle series and the Spy School series, both also by Stuart Gibbs.