All Rise For The Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?

Yes, I would recommend this book. This book is an amazing book. It's about a boy named Perry who goes on a mission to figure out the real story of why his mom is in jail. This was an awesome adventure that Perry goes on and you should read it to find out what happens.

- 6th grade

Everlost by Neal Shusterman

If you could rewrite one part of the story, what would you change?

Nick and Allie's car's crashed on a special day to both of them. How upsetting. But, they both didn't get to where they were going, instead they ended up in a place that was neither heaven nor hell. A place called Everlost.

Now this is a book on their adventure, presuming its, in their half-after life.

I wouldn't change this book 1 bit. I LLOOVVEE it and so should you if you get the chance.

- Ella, 6th grade, Putnam Ave Upper School

Alien Escape by Elisabetta Dami

This book is about The Space Mice in SPACE so the book technically takes place more than 1000 miles from the place I was born. Anyway, this book is about the space mice's space ship, the Mouse Star 1 was about to explode. To prevent this from happening, the space mice has to find a very rare element to replace the engine's batteries. Suddenly a group of mysterious aliens claimed that they can help. They were relieved but were the aliens as nice as they seem.
- Abdul, Grade 7, Vassal Lane Upper School

Mouse House Hunter by Elisabetta Dami

Describe a part of the book that made you feel something strongly (i.e. something that made you cry, laugh, get really angry, etc.).

I feel a little bit bad for Geronimo when he had to sacrifice his house that has protected him for The Rodent's Gazette. He had to sleep outside in a cold rainy night because he doesn't have a house anymore.
- Abdul, Grade 7, Vassal Lane Upper School

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

Okay, once again, I am not sure this is taken more than 1,000 miles away from where I live, but, this is fantasy, so I will just assume the t it's taken from more than 1,000 miles away.

I don't like Gollum, aka, Smeagol, he is so hideous and a liar, and most of all, he is half mad, half not, but my point is he's mad, and he killed his friend just for the Ruling Ring, and he calls the Ring his "precious" and if you actually see the movie, it's even creepier, and yeah. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is never ever befriend Gollum. :P

I figured, now, I possibly, really like Aragorn ;)
- Amy, Grade 6, Vassal Lane Upper School

Magical Mission by Elisabetta Dami

If you could be or had to become one character in the book, who would you choose to be and why?

If I could or had to become one of the characters in this book, I would choose to be Geronimo Stilton, the main character of this book. I would like to be him because he is very smart and kind. He went to England on a mission to solve a case about the lion at The Trafalgar Square shouting insults. He succeeded on his mission. Even though, he easily panics when the situation is becoming a little bit harder for him, I would still choose to be him.
- Abdul, Grade 7, Vassal Lane Upper School

Save The White Whale by Elisabetta Dami

In this Book, Geronimo, Benjamin, Bugsy Wugsy and Petunia went to The Bay of Whales. The trip that was expected to be fun, turns out to be a real nightmare for Geronimo. He came out in magazines because wearing seaweed swim trunks that really embarrassed him. Even with the disaster at the Bay of Whales, they managed to save the extremely rare white whale.

- Abdul, Grade 7, Vassal Lane Upper School

Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro by Elisabetta Dami

Geronimo's super-sporty friend, Bruce Hyena convinced him to go on another one of his extreme adventures. This time, Bruce brought Geronimo to climb the famous Mount Kilimanjaro. Geronimo just couldn't say no to a friend so he just let Bruce bring him to the adventure. Geronimo was in no shape to climb a mountain. How will he ever make it to the top.
- Abdul, Grade 7, Vassal Lane Upper School

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows By: J.K.Rowling

The seventh installment is one of the best in the series. Harry is still on his journey to find the horcruxes to bring down Voldemort. Now the three friends have to rely on eachother more then ever as danger follows them even more closely bringing them come to the final battle of Hogwarts. Will Harry be able to destroy all the horcruxes in time? Or will he have to find a another solution? Read to find out. But wait! Before you read the deathly hallows make sure to check out the other books: 1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; 6.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
- Vida, Grade 6, Cambridge Street Upper School

Max by James Patterson

What books would you recommend to the main character of the book and why?

Okay, first, I'm not sure if this was taken place like more than 1,000 miles away, 'cause, this is like total fiction, but anyway, I know, that Max is the main character, but, I want to suggest Nudge, a book, instead of Max, I know she'll never accept it, but anyway, I suggest Nudge, Trouble Maker by Andrew Clements or No Talking by the same author, then may be she'll feel better about being chased by "Crazy Threats". I hope.
- Amy, Grade 6, Vassal Lane Upper School

Percy Jackson The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

If you could be or had to become one character in the book, who would you choose to be and why?

I would be Annabeth Chase because she is smart and she is great in a fight. Also Annabeth's mom, Athena, gave her a baseball cap that makes you invisible when you put it on. That's why I would be Annabeth Chase.
- Anonymous

The Island of Beyond by Elizabeth Atkinson

Kids these days don't dare to explore the world anymore because of all the technology. Martin is 10 year old boy who has never had an adventure. He never experienced the REAL world. The world were you learn how to survive by yourself . His father decides to send Martin on the Island of Beyond where he used to spend his summers. Martin doen't want to go at all, when everything changes, and the truth has been discovered.
- Luna, Grade 6, Vassal Lane Upper School

The Secret Solider By Ann Mcroven

This story is about Deborah Sampson a young woman who wanted to be in the Patriot Army but couldn't because she was a woman so she dressed up like a man and joined the Patriot army as Robert Shuurtliff and almost died because she got shot but was okay .Finally the boss of the army found out that she was a woman and forgave and let her go. Then Deborah got married to a farmed and children--Lenah

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

The tail Of Emily Windsnap,(The title is sorrta a pun) Is about a girl Who lives on a boat but is never allowed in the water. Why? One day , after a lot of convincing, she finally takes swimming lessons at her school. Then, something wierd happens. What is it? Read the book to find out! its really really really good.
--Madeleine

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Ella Enchanted

This is sortta like another version of Cinderella. Ella is blessed with a curse. She will always be obiedient. so if you said something like give me all your money she would have to do that. this is a great book.

( The movie is very good too. Read the book first.)

--Madeleine

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Christian Heroes,Then and Now: Amy Carmichael Rescuer of Precious Gems By: Janet and Geoff Berge

Amy Carmichael narrated this story. This story is a first-person narration. Amy is a reliable source of information because, she is telling the story of her own life. This book takes place in Ireland, China and India [mainly India]. This book takes place in the late 1800s to the early and middle 1900s. The setting influenced the plot of the book because of the different cultures and traditions of China and India oppose to Ireland. The theme of this book is to spread God’s word to everyone and everywhere. The message is that you should do anything your heart and God tells you to do. This book is a historical-fiction but it is also a biography.
This book is about a girl named Amy Carmichael, whom was born and raised in Ireland. She was raised as a Christian and grew up to be a Christian missionary to China, Japan and even India. She traveled to China and Japan, first and stayed for a couple years and then she felt as if God was calling her to India and then she traveled by boat to India. In India she had to learn their language and respect their way of life. She even got to wear a sari [a traditional Indian dress]. Later she preaches God’s word on the streets and then opens up and orphanage or group [as they were called] Starry Cluster. The Starry Cluster helped runaways or orphans to survive. They sheltered them, prayed for them and even kept them from starving. What will happen to the Starry Cluster and Amy and the orphans and runaways? Read it to find out!
I really enjoyed this book because this book is Amy’s own account of her own life and just it is a fascinating story. I would read more by this author and would encourage you to as well. I would give it a 10 out of 10 stars.       

--Brianna

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Bearable Days Book One: The Orphanege By: Kelly Lee Smith

This is a great book. A boy named Jamie and his teddy bear Simon are sent to an orphanage while people look for Jamie's parents who seem to have disappeared right under thin air. The headmistress of the orphanage though, is cold-hearted and mean. The moment Jamie comes she takes Simon away and doesn't give him back. Some how, during a storm though, lightning hits Simon and he becomes alive. This is an awesome, amazing book. I would recommend it readers of all ages and especially those who like teddy bears.  --Madeleine

the 68 rooms the secret of the key

the fourth book in the ' THE 68 ROOMS ' sereis, it is still filled with magic. in this book they Ruthie and Jack meet people who have also used the key. this book (besides the first one ) is my favorite in the series.  --Madeleine

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Ever after high [by Shannon Hale]

This story to me is a little confusing. It seems that it is basically a mix of ghouls and the grimm fairy tales. Raven is the opposite of her mom. the evil queen. Her mom, inside a mirror, wants Raven to be just like her.  --Madeleine

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iris the colorful [by Joan Holub]

This is another goddess girl book. its my fave so far.Iris can make rainbows and is waiting for the day in wich she can truly call herself the goddess of rainbows.  --Madeleine

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