The Giver

The Giver is such a good book because Jonas has to complete these volunteer hours because he is a 12 at his daycare and if he doesn’t complete his volunteer hours he will not be able to get a job. At his ceremony of 12 there was 1 kid who didn’t complete his volunteer hours so he got held back and could not get a job. So, at Jonas’s ceremony of 12 Jonas got the job of Receiver of Memory. It had been such a hard week to wait for his ceremony and he had thought his job meant nothing. He had went to his parents and asked them what his job meant and all they told him was that his job was very important. At the end of The Giver Jonas had ran away from home with Gabriel and he had never experienced rain or snow or nothing and finally after many, and many of miles he finally saw green valleys and rain and snow. I would hate to be Gabriel and not be able to barely survive. 

Magic Tree House #1

Magic Tree House #1

In the Magic Tree House series two kids named Jack and Anny find a tree house in the forest. They check it out and go to a time during the dinosaurs. And find lots of M’s? They find out the tree house is Magic. Is that what M’s mean or do they belong to someone?? Read the never ending series to find out!!!!!!!!!!                       

Hope you love the seriesJ!!!!!!!!

Meloney and the Creature

By Claudia

               

The wind howled, sweeping the clouds across the low gray sky. The moon hung low over the tall scrawny trees. Meloney pulled herself through the woods on the side of her house. There was a growl. A low growl. A snap of a twig. A flash of white. Meloney ran through the jagged under brush, ducking under low branches and sweeping around tree trunks. She could hear the harsh panting behind her. She looked over her shoulder. Meloney could have sworn the creature had glowing red eyes and crimson stained teeth. The creature launched, missing Meloney by less then inches. Meloney broke through the edge of the forest. Another growl. A low growl. A snap of a twig a flash of white. A launch.

                 

                “Ahhh”! Screamed Meloney. Meloney just woke up from the world’s most terrifying nightmare ever. Her parents came barging in, “What happened?!” They said at the same time. “I d-d-d- don’t know” Stuttered Meloney “Of course you know. You’re the one who yelled!” Scolded Meloney’s mom. “Meloney, just tell us what happened.” Meloney’s dad said soothingly. Clearly her dad is nicer than her mom. Shouldn’t her mom be nicer than her dad? I mean she’s a mom, right? But whoa-hoa not this family it’s all upside-down and back-words. “See this is why I’m a daddy’s girl. Because you always yell at me!” Screamed Meloney with tears in her eyes. Then Meloney pushed her parents out of her room and slammed the door. “Told you our daughter isn’t a morning person” Meloney’s mom told her dad. Meloney sat her sweaty self on her sweaty bed in her now sweaty room. She looked up at the moon then it went behind some clouds or so she thought until she felt claws on her back and hot breath down her back. It was the creature from her dream.

Now Greg is dealing with the third school season. Not many things have changed but now Greg older and not really found any other friends but Greg has a crush on a girl  who doesn’t even know him. Greg has still always been a lazy bum and still is. But when his dad threatens to send him to the military school he realizes he better toughen up or get shipped out.    Don’t read this book until you are in 3^rd grade and try not to turn into a book worm.   

                                                                Have fun J                                                       

The Cuckoo Clock of Doom

My book review is about The Cuckoo Clock of Doom written by R.L. Stine an author who could give you the creeps.

This book is about a boy named Michael who always gets in trouble because of his bratty sister little Tara. His life gets worse when hid dad buys an antique clock and warns the kids not to touch it. Oh poor Michael he should have listened to his dad because some one put a spell on the clock a terrible spell and Michael’s life will never be the same…

My favorite part was when … it’s at the so I can’t tell you

I hope you enjoy this scary book!!!

Percy Jackson Diary Entry

Dear diary,

 Today Percy and I found and entrance to the labyrinth when we were being chased by gigantic scorpions. We thought we were in there for 2 minutes but we found out that we were in there for 2 hours then Chiron told us that in the labyrinth time goes fast .After that   we found out that Luke and his titan friends are trying to find an entrance to Camp Half Blood. This time I got to lead the quest but I need Percy, Grover, and Tyson .Percy                                              for his experience with the titans, Tyson for his strength, and Grover needs to find the lost God Pan but the prophecy usually states 3 hero to go on the quest about 2 days later we ask Rachel Elisabeth Dare a human who can see through the mist an illusion to cover monsters. So today we have a human leading us in the labyrinth but I’m not pleased with it I mean I’m leading this quest so shouldn’t I be  well leading everyone but I can’t see through the mist.

                                                                                                    

                                                                                                       Your writer, Annabeth

Shadow Children

Dear Secret Helpers,                       

We would love for you to help with our cause. It would be great to meet at Mr. Hendricks’ house. I will bring Mr. Talbot, Nina, Trey, Joel, and John and also those important items. Be at Mr. Hendricks’ house at 17:00 (5:00 for the readers in military time)

I will make sure that we are not spotted by Population Police on our mission.

                                                                Lee Grant      

Diary of a wimpy kid

Diary of a wimpy kid #1
Hi this is Jeff Kinney and I am here to talk to you about this book diary of a wimpy kid #1. This book is full of action, MORONS, and well Gregory’s older brother Rodrick. Rodrick picks on Gregory a ton once he trapped Gregory in his room when he had to go to the bathroom that would go down in a big mess. A big wet mess, well I love the part when Gregory almost gets cheese touch. If you get Cheese touch nobody will want to hang out with you because you can give cheese touch to them. Until you get rid of cheese touch well  you are out of luck I have no advise for you.
                           Please write back
               Once again Jeff Kenny here, bye      

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

                                                           R.L. Stine

I say hey! I say ho! I say hey ho hey ho hey ho!!! What is up?????? It’s me again, the amazingly smart BOOKBLOGGER! This is for readers who crave horror books/movies!

GOOOOOOOOSEBUMPS! Right now I am reading something called ONE NIGHT IN TERROR TOWER! It’s when two kids that are 13 and 10 get stuck in a tower in London where they would torture the prisoners until they get want. And there’s this guy who’s wearing a black cape who’s chasing them! Well that’s all I got for now see, YOU LATER!

Swindle

Swindle

IN this book a boy named Griffin finds a base ball card of Babe Ruth that turns out to be worth 1,000,000 dollars. He sells the card to a merchant named S. Wendell and only gave him 120 dollars instead of the original 1,000,000 dollars it is worth. After that Griffin called him Swindle. Now griffin plans to get revenge on Swindle and get his 1,000,000 dollars back. Will he succeed, or will Swindle win the card war!!!???

Hope you like this original book as much as I did!!!! This book is for all ages that can read!

Halo 3 O.D.S.T.

This book is a game guide to help you through out the game. You may get a little confused but you can find out the few new enemies and new weapons. Now you can get on newer maps and complete the halo three multi player experiences.

                                   Good luck later.   

Double Fudge

                                 

Double Fudge          

  

 Fudge is obsessed with money. He made plans buy the world. Then they run in to their relatives who have not been seen for a long time. Now they have to deal with annoying twin cousins and it can only get worst till for reason they leave.

I would recommend this book for 2^nd through 4^th keep reading just try not to turn into a book worm.

                                      Have fun J

The Strange Case of Dr.Jerkyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Lois Stevenson

By; Michael Bullington

                                               

Hey have you ever wondered if you had two sides well if you do you’ll love The Strange Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. My favorite part of this book is when Dr. Jekyll turns into Mr. Hyde. So I’d recommend this book to who ever likes mystery and evil. SMELL YOU LATER!

Mrs. Neal's Top Ten Middle Grade Books

Mrs. Neal’s Top 10 Middle Grade Books

 

10. Spilling Ink by Ellen Potter and Anne Mazer

Genre:  Non-fiction

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who loves to  write fictional stories. It even helped me with the book I’m writing.

9. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit

Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction

*sigh* This is one of my FAVORITE read alouds! This book is such a magical story and written beautifully.

8. Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Genre: Realistic Fiction

I heard about this book last year, but didn’t get my hands on it until a couple of months ago. The writing in this book is beyond astounding. The way she melds her words together, sounds like music, it has such a rhythm. Melody’s story is a sweet, yet eye opening one.

7. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Genre: Mystery

This was such a fun and interesting read that kept me on my toes the entire time trying to figure out WHAT in the world was going on. The fact that the book ties in with one of my other very favorite books, A Wrinkle in Time, doesn’t hurt it either.

 

6. Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins

Genre: Fantasy

Suzanne Collins is one of my favorite authors. She is capable of creating a fantastical world that I could actually imagine being a part of. Gregor the Overlander is an amazing book that kept me turning the pages furiously.

5. Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt

Genre: Historical Fiction

There is this pitiful misconception that historical fictions are boring and not a lot of fun. This book totally and completely breaks that stigma. Holling Hoodhood is a hilarious character that you can’t not like, and his teacher, Mrs. Baker, would be your worst nightmare as a student, but my hero as a teacher.

4. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

Genre: Science Fiction

It is hard to put into words how much I adore this book. It is a strange, crazy world full of time traveling and an enormous evil brain. What’s not to like about that?? I know I’m a bit of an eccentric reader, but I can’t understand why more kids don’t fall in love with reading because of this book.

3. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

Genre: Historical Fiction

*sniff, sniff* This book has such an amazing story, doubled with incredible writing. The author lived in the Ozarks where the story takes place, so his descriptions are so detailed, you can picture it in your mind easily. It is a longer book and at times hard to get through, but the ending is a beautifully tragic one that makes me cry. Every. Single. Time.

2. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

Genre: Fantasy

I adore this book. This book and its characters evoked more feelings out of me than any other book I’ve ever read. And that says a lot. Reading it is an emotional rollercoaster, but in the end, the theme of the story is what left me in awe of the author.  

1.  The Giver by Lois Lowry

Genre: Science Fiction

I read this book when I was younger and did not fully appreciate the book until I was in college and read it again. Even then, I didn’t get the full meaning out of the book until I read it when I was in my early twenties and teaching. The reason this book is number one on my list is because I could read this book a hundred more times and still find new meaning and understanding each time I read it. Lois Lowry set the standards for dystopian/utopian literature with this book and is the inspiration for why I write today.

Chocolate Fever

Hi great to meet you. My name is Robert K. Smith I hope you’re ready because where going to talk about my favorite book called Chocolate Fever! I bet most of you had heard because I bet you read it. Those who haven’t read it I’ll give you a terrific summary of it. This kid loves to eat chocolate at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But one day he got a little carried away with chocolate. He wanted to have chocolate every day not just breakfast, lunch, and dinner EVERDAY! Soon Henry had to go to the doctor to get rid of those spots he had on his body. Henry didn’t want to but he had to face his fears. I can’t spoil the ending but I can say he got rid of his spots, when you get a chance to read it I hope you’ll enjoy it.

                  Please write back when you get a chance!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

In this book there is Greg Heffley who is trying to get though middle school as a cool kid. Sadly, he has no help from his older brother Rodrick who is trying to make him look dumb. The set up of the book is like a diary or journal. There are 6 books to read 2 to make your own book. The read books are, 1 Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick rules, the Last Straw, Dog Days, and the Ugly Truth. Hope you like these books a WHOLE Lot!!!!!!!

Frindle

Dear Students,

             Nick Allen here! See, my Language Arts teacher, Mrs. Granger told the class that the dictionary was made by us people. So I thought, who says a pen has to be called a pen. Why not call it frindle? And that’s how it all started! It’s a story about a boy, a dream, and a pen… I mean frindle could change the world as we know it! So if you would like to find out everything, read the book, Frindle!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Your Friend,                                                                                                                         Nick                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                         

Diary Entry of Anne of Green Gables

Dear Diary,

             Anne here, my new home is wonderfully exquisite. The Lake of Shining Waters is absolutely Gorgeous!!!! It is so amazingly dramatic. I told Marilla and Matthew to please call me Cordilia it is much more beautifully dramatic than Ann but Marilla refused. I insisted if she cannot call me Cordilia than please call me Anne with an e. But she will not. I best be going to sleep.

                                                  In my new home Green Gables,

                                                                               Anne Shilrley

       

From the book, Anne of Green Gables. This post was done by Ana Singleton

The Magician's Nephew

Do   you   like   magic   places   and lions, tigers and bears oh my! Then   Magician’s   Nephew   would   be   the book for you!  The book  is  by: C.S  Lewis  it  is  from  the  Chronicles  of Narnia. It’s  about  a boy  and a  girl and  how they  go  to  a  mysterious  place   called  Narnia but  they  don’t  know  yet  until….they  go  there  again    with  an  evil  witch.  My  favorite   part  about  the  book  is  how  they  end  up  in  Narnia and  Aslan  sang  a  song  that made  all  the  plants  grow  and  the  animals  popped  out  of  the  ground . So if  you  like  adventures  then  this  would  be  the  book  for  you!

Warriors Book 6 The Darkest Hour

Character Interview

Me: So Firester how are you feeling about the big battle with Scourge?

Firestar: I'm very nervous that my clan and the other clans will lose, because there are alot of rouges out there.

Me: Do you have a plan to win?

Firestar: No. But everyone is wishing that Starclan will help us, and rouges don't believe in Starclan so they'll have to kill me nine times before I'm dead, so I just have to kill him once.

Me: Well thank you for your time.

Firestar: Your welcome.

Summary

Now Firestar is a leader, and a great rouge has been brought into the forest.Scourge. He threatens to take over the forest with his army of rouges. My favorite part of the book is before the battle when everyone is

very sad, but training very hard. I would give this book 5 stars and recomend it for readers who like to know what cats do outside the house. A big action packed sad book that will make you gasp. Look for this book Warriors book 6: The Darkest Hour.