Monday, November 22, 2010

Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth: A Review by Rudy, edited by Ms. Hernandez!

Jeff Kinney's #1 saga, Diary of the Wimpy Kid has a new sequel to it! In the fifth book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth, Greg and his weirdly friend Rowley end their relationship at the beginning of the book. After their non-school party, Greg ends up with Rowley and no one else there. Could Greg have his relationship with Rowley back, or will this be the end of their friendship? I like this book because it has humor to it and a lot of funny miserable things happen. You should read it if you're a #1 Wimpy Kid fan. So check it out today here at the Longfellow Library!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Gabrielle Zevin's Elsewhere: A Review by Aniya!


A girl named Liz has just died and she awakes on a bed in a ship. The ship she is on a trip to a place called Elsewhere. Elsewhere has talking dogs and binoculars that let you see the living. I like this book because it slowly sucks you in, once you are sucked in you can't get out. You should read this book because it is about the living and rebirth.

Rick Riordan's The Last Olympian: A Review by Mohamed edited by Ms. Hernandez!

In the last book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Percy, now 16 years old, has only one way to defeat Kronos. The plan that Nico gave him was to bathe in the River Styx. But also he could die if he could not hold it. This book takes place in New York. The gods can't help Percy and his friends because they are busy fighting the worst monster: the Typhon. I like this book because it is an adventure and there is violence. You should read this book if you like adventure and violence.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Melissa de la Cruz's Masquerade: a Blue Bloods Novel: A Review by Ke'yani!

Masquerade is about vampires. There are silver bloods who are now killing vampires and sucking out the life of them. Vampires are trying to find out about the silver bloods because they are starting to kill the young blue bloods. I like this book because it is scary and cool at the same time. I like scary stories. You should read this book because it is good and it seems real at the same time.

Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods: A Review by Ke'yani!

Blue Bloods is basically about vampires. There is a girl named Mimi in this book who you will find out about. She has these flashbacks about how she thinks she lived a life in the far past, before she was even born! I like this book because I'm into vampires and mystery books. You should read this book because it's not what you hear on a regular basis.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Lauren Barnholdt's The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney: A Review by Leah!

Devon Delaney is a girl in 7th grade that is very smart. When she meets a girl named Lexi, she tells Lexi about all these wonderful things about her life at school. Devon tells Lexi that she has a boyfriend and she is popular. All of these things aren't even true. Now that Lexi is going to Devon's school, will Devon have to tell Lexi the truth? I like this book because people can relate to it and it is really funny. I think girls are really going to like this book because it's funny and it teaches you to make good choices.

Lisi Harrison's Invasion of the Boy Snatchers: A Review by Nandi!

This book is about a girl named Massie Block and her friends (Dylan, Alicia, Kristen and Claire). Everything is going all good until Alicia's cousin Nina comes along and ruins it. Massie gets intimidated by Nina because she is always flirting with the boy who Massie wants her first kiss with (Derrington). Massie and Claire come up with "Operation Toejam" to get back at Nina. I like this book because it is very realistic and it relates to some people I know. People should read this book because it could relate to them too.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Diane Zahler's The Thirteenth Things: A Review by Clara Z.!

Zita is a servant girl and thinks she is an orphan. She does not know that the king is her father and the beautiful princesses are her sisters. But for some reason, everyone protects her. It takes eleven years for her to finally figure out that she is related to the princesses. But all of a sudden, her sisters falls mysteriously ill and it is up to Zita to save them. I liked this book because it shows that not all princesses have to be helpless and only have to marry and have kids. I think someone would really like this book because that everyone can work hard. I also think they should read the book if they like stories about magic and death.

Carolyn Mackler's The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things: A Review by Julia!

The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things is about a girl named Virginia Shreves who has a "larger than average body." Her mom is a successful adolescent psychologist. For Virginia, one single phone call ruins everything. I like this book because it is humorous and you can relate to it. You should read this book because it is hilarious to read about Virginia and her adventures.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Mike Lupica's The Million Dollar Throw: A Review by Michael edited by Ms. Hernandez!

Nate Brodie is 13 and is a really good football player. But life gets rough when his parents' house is being taken by the government and his friend Abby has an eye disease that will one day cause her to go blind. One day he is given the chance to to throw a football and might win a million dollars. Most importantly, if he does win, what will he buy? Will all that money make things better? I like this book because it has a lot of drama and makes you appreciate hard work and life! You should read this book because it makes you love what you have and it makes you think about what it means to be a real TRUE FRIEND.

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: A Review by Rudy!

This is the first book of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. When Percy finds out he is a demigod, Grover brings him to a camp called Camp Half-Blood. He also meets other people like him. But then, Zeus is mad since somebody stole his lightning bolt. Who is it? Find out as they lead to a new adventure. This book was great since it's also a major motion picture. First, read the book and see the movie (for those of you who have not seen it yet) and see what's the difference!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan's Curse: A Review by Rudy!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan's Curse is the third book in the phenomenal series. In this case, Grover warns Percy that two unknown half-bloods could be in danger; Percy, Annabeth and Thalia are on their way. Then, after their capture-the-flag game, they are offered to go on a quest by the Oracle to find the goddess of the hunt and...somebody else. This book is great because you get to know other people. You should read this book because it is perfect for 4.0 readers. People should read this book if you love fantasy, adventure and mythology.