Somewhere Over the Rainbow, by Judy Collins

Some―where overthe rainboww, way up highー

People may say that this book is for babies, that contains a CD that plays music, but I love this book. I have this book at home, and the lyrics are so emotional. This book is also great because it is an actual song so you can download it anywhere. That means you can listen it ANYWHERE! Which is actually very amazing!


--Sarah, 7th grade, Rindge Ave Upper School

Mirror by Jeanie Baker

Would you recommend this book? If so, who would you recommend it to, and why? If not, why not?In this book, there are two cultures and two stories.
One is about a boy and his daily life in the USA. The other is about another boy's daily life in Morocco.
This book is challenging because it has both English and Arabic words in it.

-Iman, 7th grade, Vassal Lane

Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good very bad day by Judith Viorst

Read a book that’s been made into a movie and also watch the movie. Which did you like better?
This is a really funny and interesting book, despite it's shortness. The illustrations are great, and I love how it doesn't try to have a happy ending. It just shows that life goes on.

Also, I LOVE the movie.
- Grade 6