Jillian

Grade 4

Mr. Burd

• Book Title: Frindle
• Author: Andrew Clements
• Type of Literature: Realistic Fiction
• Brief Summary:  There was a boy named Nick Allen, and one day he started saying, “frindle” for pen. The next day the whole class started to say it, but they got in so much trouble and had to go to detention. Will they ever say, “frindle” again? Read the book to find out.
• What I Think of This Book:  I think if you like funny words and looking at people getting in trouble, then this would be the book for you.

Lindsay

Grade 5

Mrs. Muchnick

• Book Title: White Star
• Author: Marty Crisp
• Type of Literature: Historical Fiction
• Brief Summary:  Sam is on the Titanic, and it starts to sink. He and his favorite dog Star get pulled overboard. Some people get found in the ocean and some don’t.
• What I Think of This Book:  You will like this book if you like books that have a lot of action. I liked it when Sam and Star get pulled overboard. Star is a funny dog. You’ll find out how, if you read the book.

Sarah

Grade 4

Mr. Burd

• Book Title: The Road to Paris
• Author: Nikki Grimes
• Type of Literature: Realistic Fiction
• Brief Summary:  Paris and her brother Malcolm have been adopted a lot of times. This time they are separated when they move. Will they ever get together again? Read this book to find out.
• What I Think of This Book:  I really liked this book because some parts were happy and some were sad. It shows how other people feel when they leave their families and get separated.

Omeed

Grade 5

Ms. Meadows

• Book Title: Bone (Out from Boneville)
• Author: Jeff Smith
• Type of Literature: Graphic Novel
• Brief Summary:  Thorn, Bone, Phoney Bone, Fone Bone, Smiley Bone, and Gran’ma Ben go on an adventure to find out what Thorn’s dreams mean.
• What I Think of This Book:  I liked this book because it part of a series, and there are a lot of details in this book. For example, if they say dragon, they show a good picture and description, so you know what you’re reading. It’s also adventurous and funny. Fone Bone always laughs when Bone gets hurt.