Saturday, August 25, 2018

The Summer Experiment by Cathie Pelletier

This book was a great book. It's about a girl named Roberta, her friend Marilee, and UFO's. This book takes them on an adventure to space where they meet aliens! You should read this book.

--6th grade

Friday, August 24, 2018

A Wreath for Emmett Till by Marilyn Nelson

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

"A Wreath for Emmett Till" written by Marilyn Nelson is a non-fiction historical book that is described in poetry, that is a quick read. It takes you through the unfortunate event that Emmett and many other black people have faded through the years of slavery and racism. This young fourteen year old African American boy was unjustly lynched and murdered for the accusations of harassing a white women by whistling and hooting at her.* As these poems transcend you through Emmett Till's horrific experience,*. This particular story has inspired and brought justice and publicity to an unforgivable action. I would definitely recommend this book to people who would like to learn about history and mystery but as well as black rights.


- 8th grade

One Mixed-up Night by Catherine Newman

this book is about 2 friends, Walter and Frankie, (Frankie narrates) who run away to IKEA, inspired by the book From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler where 2 kids run away to the Metropolitan museum of art in NYC. at IKEA, Walter and Frankie get in lots of trouble. ex. almost burn down the building, drive a forklift, flood the place while trying to empty a bathtub, etc.

- Lila, 7th grade, Amigos School

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

i have read this book before but i forgot most of it so i read it again. the 3rd one in the Hunger Games series, its really good, kind of sad, but mostly just awesome. they are trying to overthrow the Capitol. since its the hunger games series, lots of people die :( but altogether its really good.

- Lila, 7th grade, Amigos School

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

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

the part of this book where she is talking about the cake she wanted to eat when she was 4 was really funny because she ended up getting sent outside by her mom and climbing through a window to eat the cake. it is extra funny because the book is part comics so you see the cake and everything too

- Lila, 7th grade, Amigos School

Sticks and Stones by Abby Cooper

If you could ask the author/illustrator of this book one question, what would it be?

What made you find out about this idea? This is a different book from all the others. I just think that words on somebody is a very interesting idea.

- 6th grade

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