6 B Book Reviews by Title

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I'll Sing You One O by Nan Gregory

Reviewed by: Meghan D

Have you ever felt like you have it bad? Did you ever wonder when something good is going to happen and you just feel like its going to happen? Almost like it’s just around the corner and you don’t know when it’s going to happen and you just can feel it. Did you ever wonder why good things are happening to other people when there not happening to you?

In the book I’ll Sing You One-O, Gemma a twelve-year-old orphan girl finds out something that breaks her heart. She lives with an orphanage on a farm. She soon finds out that the owner’s of the orphanage is selling the farm. When, Gemma finds out that they are selling the farm she is left with nothing left inside her. She has lived on the farm her whole life and she has made an attachment with the friends and family on the farm. Gemmas mother’s brother finds out. His and his wife family adopts her. She has been trying to find that perfect family but she hasn’t met them, yet. Gemma goes through a lot of struggles with her new family. Gemma is trying to find an angel to help her get the farm back. Will she ever find an angel to help her get the farm back? Or will she ever find the perfect family?

My Comments- When I started reading this book, I couldn’t stop reading the book. You will become another character in the book. Also you will get too attached with the book. I loved this book. When I was reading it felt like I was the main character.  I reacted shocked to one part of the book. The rest I was fascinated but the most dramatic parts.

Jackie and Me by Dan Guttman

Reviewed by: Branden G

This book is non-fiction because it is about Jackie Robinson playing baseball and Africa American troubles during the 40`s. The copyright is 1999 and the setting is in New York City, New York.

I loved this book because, I love sport history and Jackie is one of the greatest players in history. He changed how we play the game today. It’s not all about him  it’s about the rights for blacks. This book inspired me to be a hero and to make a difference in sports and not to quit! Jackie knew he could have been murdered play but he didn’t back down. He was a fearless fighter.

I recommend this for athletes that want to settle down and read a little book and for kids that like sport history. Especially for Dodger fans!

Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume

Reviewed by: Sydney D

In the book, Just as Long as We’re Together, by Judy Blume, a girl named Stephanie is best friends with Rachel. They have been best friends forever. Soon a new girl named Alison moves in their neighborhood (Palfreys Pond). Stephanie introduces herself to Alison. Soon enough Alison and Stephanie are best friends. Alison and Rachel are Friends too.  But Rachel keeps on feeling…..read the book to find out! While friendships are trying to stay strong, Stephanie’s dad has been away for work for months or is he.  In the mist of soon-to-become and is always drama Stephanie is going through a lot of changes. To find out what is Happening, all I can say is read the book.

I enjoyed this book very much! This book kept me reading until I could not stop. When I had to put this down, I was like no... I need to know what will happen next. If you think this book is to long, its not. Once I got into it I could not stop.  I had some strong emotions during this book. I would definitely recommend this book to girls. But mostly girls who are going through so much drama. This is definitely not a book for boys.

Life You Imagine Derek Jeter by Derek Jeter

Reviewed by: Paul D

This book is about Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and how he lived his life. Derek was born on 6/26/74 in New Jersey. And how he had to get good grades in school to played little league. Some of his baseball friends talk about him to

This book has made me work harder in school because if you want to have a good job you have to get good grades. The author really put everything out thereabout his life.

This book would be for readers who want a challenge or just book at night your dad reads to you. I liked the book and you would to so read it

Little Miss Popularity by Francesco Sedita

Reviewed by: Rachel J

This book is about a very popular girl named Cassie Cyan Knight. She is about my age and is very popular until she has to move to a different school. Once she moves to that new school, she gets teased by a girl named Mary Ellen McGinty. The school she went to now wasn’t working as she thought it would. On her fourth day of school, there was an assembly about the Arbor Day fundraiser where they plant trees on some random weekend or a school day.But when Cassie came up with the idea of an Arbor Day Fashion Show, everybody became jealous. When sign-ups were at lunch, one of Mary Ellen’s friends signed up to participate. She also met a girl named Etoile to help her out. When sign-ups were over and all of the fashion show crew was rehearsing Mary Ellen became even more jealous of her! When the day of the Fashion Show came, and everything was set up and ready, Cassie was surprised at how great of a job the crew did. When the fashion show was taking place, Mary Ellen wasn’t jealous anymore because she finally knew what Cassie’s personality was like. When the fashion was over and when the audience was applauding, Mary Ellen went up on stage and congratulated Cassie and the crew on all the hard work it took to put together this fantastic fashion show!!

I liked this book because it was really my type and I understood it very well. I recommend this to girls that are really into fashion shows and the latest fashion trends because that’s what Cassie Cyan Knight was all about until she had to move to Maine. I think popular middle school girls would enjoy this book because it kind of gives them tips on how to be popular and kind at the same time. This book is in a series and I recommend that you should read the whole series

Lucky T by Kate Brian

Reviewed by: Erin J

Carrie Fitzgerald has all the luck but when her mother accidentally gives away her lucky tee shirt to a charity group in India she will do anything to have it back in her possession. She goes halfway around the world to India just to get a shirt back. Along the way she finds a summer romance and lots of luck without her lucky shirt.

This book was very interesting I really enjoyed reading it. I do agree with the authors message. I think the message is people can change.

Maniac McGee by Jerry Spinelli

Reviewed by: Nicholas P

Word of Advice: This book is aged 8+ may contain emotional moments and requires good comprehension skills. This book is about a 12 year old boy how runs away and catches audiences awes by doing athletic, heroic, and things people thought no one could do. They say he was born in a dump, with a cereal box for a stomach, and a sofa spring for a heart. But actually he’s just a scruffy 12 year old kid wandering around into Two Mills and Pennsylvania where a legend is born. First people start talking about how a mysteries boy who goes around Two Mills and doing awkward things. Like when teenagers throw a little kid into old man Finsterwald’s backyard then comes Maniac Magee jumping into the yard taking the kid and jumps right out.

Maximum Ride the Angel Experiment by James Patterson

Reviewed by: Mackenzie A

This book is about how these six kids are running for there life because they are being chases by Erasers. The kids are human-bird hybrids which mean they have wings which means they can fly. Erasers are human-wolf hybrids which mean they are human but can morph into wolves. The main idea of this book is to get Angel back from The School. At the school there doing experiments on Angel. She is the youngest human-bird hybrid out of all of them. So Max, Iggy, Fang, Nudge, and Gazzy set out to find Angel.

My reaction to the book was that it was my favorite book I have read in my whole life. This is one of those books that ounce you start reading them you can’t stop. It has a lot of climaxes in it all throughout the story so it’s really interesting all the time. I thought that this was a funny book but at some parts it can be serious so there’s a mixture of emotions while you read this book.

I would recommend this book to any one who likes series books and also funny ones. This is the first book out of four the first one is Maximum Ride: the Angel Experiment. The second one is Maximum Ride: Schools out Forever. The third one is Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports. The last one is Maximum Ride: The Final Warning. I think this would be a good book for anyone from fifth grade to ninth grade.

Mixed Up Doubles by Elena Yates

Reviewed by: Kyle G

Two brothers Jerome and then there is Hank the main character, Hank and Jerome both have good grades in school and have friends, and a lot more. The one bad thing is that the boys don’t get along good with each other and they never did.  Rather they both never knew was that they both had love for the game of tennis and where both first-class at it, especially Jerome. Hank eventually discovers that they both love tennis.  They then find time in there busy schedules to practice together.  After months of practicing and training together they enter a tournament. Therefore maybe tennis may change the boy’s relationship for life, or just add to the troubles that face them both?

I think Mixed Up- Doubles is a very interesting book because it has some amusing parts some daunting parts and some very severe sections of the book.  The author’s message is to try out different things and maybe they might change your life or another’s without you knowing it. In conclusion, I recommend the book to anyone that likes to read a suspenseful book, but specifically tennis player at any gender or period in life.

Once Upon a Curse by E.D. Baker

Reviewed by: Sarah M

Do you like witches, castles, curses, disease and Middle Ages? Once Upon a Curse, is the book for you. Princess Emma, Merial and Eadric are the main characters. Now, there’s a curse on all the woman in Emma’s family, Emma is called a green witch. Emma spends a lot of time in Grassina’s or her grandmother’s chamber. She is looking for a way to end the curse on her family. By, looking through old spell books and parchments. Her father set up a tournament to determine Emma’s husband. Emma, refuses to marry Eadric until she stops the curse. But, before she can stop the curse, Emma must save her sister Merial from the Black Death

This book was one of those books where about 3 different things are happening at once. You might think its boring at the beginning, but after the first 2 charters it starts to get interesting. The book was a fun way to learn about the Middle Ages. At the same time a way to laugh a little, and enjoy a good book

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read and likes to get into their book. This book is interesting and exciting to me, and maybe to you to. So, if you liked this book I would recommend you read the whole sequel.

Pagan's Crusade by Catherine Jinks

Reviewed by: Brynne D

Pagan’s Crusade is about a sixteen year old boy named Pagan Kidrouk, living in the Middle Ages. When Pagan signs up to become a scribe he is handed over to Lord Roland Roucy de Bram, the beloved French Templar knight. Pagan learns that his new job can be a bore, escorting pilgrims to and from Jerusalem for holy water. Although, when Lord Saladin, leader of the Infidels, decides to attack the holy city his job gets a lot more exciting and definitely a lot more dangerous.

“Well sir- The most dangerous brigand is probably one that’s still alive.” I loved Pagan’s rude remarks and outlook on life! Remember, it’s difficult to come across a humorous historical fiction. I agree with all of the statements and the theme. Roland and Pagan’s friendship is a good influence on us. This book is great for someone who likes a little bit of humor from time to time; I know it got a laugh or two out of me.

Possession by Lynne Eweig

Reviewed by: Brittany H

The book Possession is #8 in the series. The series is the Daughters of the Moon. In the book there is a teen girl named Serena. Her friends are also daughters of the moon. There names are Tainan, Jamena, and Catty. They all have powers. Serena has the power to read minds. Serena and her friends are enemies to the Anterox. The Anterox is trying to destroy the daughters. The Anterox has a team of people that can turn into shadows. This old woman name Aura has been taking over teenage girls bodies for years. Aura is trying to free the Anterox from Stanton’s body.

The book Possession is the book that got me started reading. It really changed my thoughts about reading.  I liked this book very much. The book took me about three weeks to read. That book was very interesting. I didn’t want to put it down. The books are mostly about the person on the cover. The series goes from book one to book thirty six. At the very end, there are a couple paragraphs about the next story. Then there are pictures of the next books on the next page.

I would recommend this book. I think most people would like this book.  If you like fiction books you should read this book.

Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

Reviewed by: Danielle H

In Princess Academy the prince’s bride to be must be chosen from the girls of Mount Eskal. So all the girls must go to a princess academy, to learn how to be a princess. The prince must chose at the end of the year one of the girls to be his bride. The girls go throw many classes all competing for the same thing, and if they didn’t listen to there teacher they were lock in a closet for punishment! Near the end of the year bandits break in to the school! What do you think will happen to the girls?

Shannon Hale did a fantastic job writing Princess Academy, she really could bring you the story. When she describes the mountain’s you could feel the mist. You felt like the like you were there! I didn’t want the book to end! Shannon Hale is a fantastic author. Shannon Hale also has written The Goose Girl  and Enna Burning.

Princess from Another Planet by Minday Shanback

Reviewed by: Jenna H

Princess from another planet is a good book for anyone who is humorous or just loves to laugh. This book is about a girl named Gracie Quicksilver Wright and her mother who thinks that she is from a different planet called Pannadeau. Her mother actually thinks she is the queen of this unknown planet. Gracie is fourteen and is already learning to defend herself because, her mother thinks that the maluxziads are coming to take them back to Pannadeau. Her cousin Wren is supposed to go to a camp that she doesn’t want to go to. Wren and Gracie think of a plan and then end up with Gracie going to the camp instead of Wren. Gracie has a fun time and meets a boy named Hart and a horse named Dog. She also meets a horse named Stout as well and she is very fond of him. What happens if her mom is right and maluxziads do come and take them back to Pannadeau? What happens when Gracie’s brother, Chuck, is kidnapped? Will Gracie stay earthbound? Earth doesn’t seem very safe anymore!

This book is very interesting and suspenseful. I also think it was funny in many areas  and that the author is trying to say no matter how hard it is family is the most important thing and to stick with them and I agree. The book has a lot of funny and suspenseful moments and I really enjoyed it. I am hoping that there is a sequel to the book and that it is even more exciting than the first.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys excitement. Anyone who loves a lot of details and action should read this very interesting and exciting book!

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