Grade 5

Sisters	Raina Telgemeier
Summary
Two sisters are fighting and never ever get along. Until on day the family goes on a trip and still fight but at the end of the trip they finally get along.
Rating
I liked this book because it is a book that is a comic but is still a story. Also it make me get so interested I keep on reading. I loved it!
If there was a sequel I Would because The book was interesting and i read the whole entire book in 1 day!
Who else might like this book	Grade 3	Grade 4		Grade 5

The Jinx of Payrock Canyon	Troy Nesbit
Summary
Strange things are happening in the town of Payrock and Jay thinks theres a jinx.
Rating
I liked it because it was an adventure and mystery.  It was about cowboys and there was lots of exciting things. It kept me guessing who did it but I did have an idea who did it.
If there was a sequel I Would because it was very exciting and I like mysteries
Who else might like this book	Brant	Colton		Cole

Warriors, The New Prophesy: Midnight	Erin hunter
Summary
6 cats set out on a journey. they go very very far and a there are lot of challenges.
Rating
i liked the main characters a lot. i also like what the main characters are. i also love the plot line. it is awesome!
If there was a sequel I Would because there is a cliff to hang onto.
Who else might like this book	cats	adventure

Black Beauty	Anna Seawell
Summary
Black Beauty starts out on a farm and is transferred from some good owners to some torturous owners.
Rating
This book was talking about England in 1800's.  It has historical facts.  It also talks about how to take care of a horse
If there was a sequel I Would because It would be interesting.
Who else might like this book	Gr. 4-6 all readers

Buddy	Ellen Miles
Summary
Buddy is a puppy That the Peterson's are fostering. Instead of going to a new home, he found a home at the Peterson house.
Rating
I liked it because it with filled with sad parts with happy endings. Buddy is the only puppy they can't find a home for. He was the runt of the litter. The Peterson's fell in love with Buddy and gave him a home.
If there was a sequel I Would because I would like to know what happens.
Who else might like this book	grade 4	grade 5

Snowball	Ellen Miles
Summary
the petersons help a puppy recover from starvation named snowball. they help the puppy find a good home.
Rating
i like everything about the book. it is cool to see how the petersons save the puppys like.
If there was a sequel I Would because it is such a great book.
Who else might like this book	grade 3	grade 4		grade 5

The Clue of the Broken Locket	Carolyn Keene
Summary
Nancy and the girls go to a cottage and find out that some one is trapped in the house near by. They find the trapped girls sister and help set her free and they figure out  what the mysterious things were about.
Rating
I liked it because it was full of mystery. It showed how much sisters love and want to find each other. It shows how much Nancy wants to help a friend.
If there was a sequel I Would because I want to see what the sisters do together.
Who else might like this book	grade 5	grade 6		grade 7

I SURVIVED Nature Attacks	Lauren Tarshis
Summary
It talks about 4 devastating events in history, caused by nature.
Rating
There is 4 events.  The first one is the Shark Attack of 1916.  The 2nd one is the Volcano that changed the world.  The 3rd one id the Peshtigo fire, and the fourth is a girls encounter with a box jellyfish.
If there was a sequel I Would because it would be fascinating
Who else might like this book	ALL Gr. 4-7

Mars Diaries 3: Time Bomb	Sigmund Brouwer
Summary
Tyce and Rawling and Tyce's Dad go on an expedition on the Mars surface to see some strange activity.  They almost get blown up by a bomb that was placed there on purpose when Rawling wasn't the leader of the project.
Rating
It talks about what life on Mars will be like.  It also talks about God and explains him a little bit to those who aren't Christians.  The book is also adventurous.
If there was a sequel I Would because There is one and is is called Mars Diaries Mission 4: "Hammerhead."
Who else might like this book	Gr. 5-7 boys	People interested in science fiction

Mars Diaries Mission 4: Hammerhead	Sigmund Brouwer
Summary
A huge comet is about to hit the surface of Mars!!!  Can Tyce stop it?!?
Rating
It talks about God.  It also has suspense.  Tyce is also pushed to do what he is not supposed to do.  But he may discover something that has been hidden from all of them...
If there was a sequel I Would because It is called Mars Diaries Mission 5: Sole Survivor
Who else might like this book	Gr. 5-7 boys	People interested in science fiction

Mars Diaries Mission 5: Sole Survivor	Sigmund Brouwer
Summary
Rawling, the leader of the Mars Project, and 3 other scientists get trapped in a cave-in!  It is up to Tyce to save them, but how can he when everybody has turned against him.
Rating
Tyce has to go onto the Mars surface and save his friends.  This book also has a lot of science in it.  It also talks about God.
If there was a sequel I Would because It is called Mars Diaries Mission 6: Moon Racer
Who else might like this book	Gr. 5-7 boys	People who like science fiction

Mars Diaries Mission 2: Alien Pursuit	Sigmund Brouwer
Summary
While a scientist is watering the plants at the greenhouse, he is attacked!!! But by what….
Rating
I like the amount of suspense in this book.  It also talks about God.  This book is interesting because they find a creature on Mars...
If there was a sequel I Would because It is called Mars Diaries Mission 3: Time Bomb
Who else might like this book	Gr.5-7 boys	people who like science fiction

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever	Jeff Kinney
Summary
Greg is trapped in his house because of a snow storm and  does not think he is going to survive. He thinks he is getting put in jail because he was hanging up poster for a game festival he was setting up when he was hanging while he was doing it it rained
Rating
I liked the book because it was funny. And had lots of interesting points.
If there was a sequel I Would because because it was funny
Who else might like this book	grade 5	grade4		grade6

Dairy of a Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth	Jeff Kinney
Summary
Greg lost his best friend . And is going to a school lock in sleepover but it did not go as expected.
Rating
because it was funny and interesting
If there was a sequel I Would because it was interesting
Who else might like this book	grade4	grade6		grade5

Hardy Boys the Black Phantom	Franklin.w.Dixen
Summary
The Hardy boys where on a tour of the local museum when they where in the backroom the power went off and then suddenly the museum got robbed by someone called the phantom. So they started investigating. later there are a couple more robberies, and when t
Rating
I Loved this book because is had a lot of mystery y which is what i love and for one minute you think its someone buts is actually someone else. it was in my reading level which made it better.it  was just amazingly written. and i was never into hardy boy
If there was a sequel I Would because it was really interesting and i didn't really learn much about the characters except that there good at solving mystery's  and i would like to learn a lot more about them. and i want to learn more about how they solve them and i think another book would h
Who else might like this book	People who like mystery	people who like detectives		people who like details on how you find the guilty

Warriors: Crookedstars promise	Erin hunter
Summary
it is a story of stormkit's life. a lot of bad stuff happens to him.
Rating
i liked it because, the book has lots of action. another reason i like it is because of the main character. i also LOVED the plot line.
If there was a sequel I Would because i think that the book was awesome!
Who else might like this book	cats	action		gr 4-5

The original Adventures of Hank the Cow dog	John R. Erickson
Summary
In this book Hank gets mad at the ranch owners and runs away.In the canyon he meets the coyote village and becomes a outlaw.
Rating
I liked this book because of it being a mystery.I also liked it because there is a big series.
If there was a sequel I Would because The book was about a mystery.
Who else might like this book	People who like mystery's	grade 3-5 students		farm kids

Jedi Academy 1	Jeffery Brown
Summary
Roan Novachez is rejected from pilot school where his teenage brother is going.  All Roan ever wanted to be was a pilot.  His dad is a pilot too.  Master Yoda somehow feels a disturbance in the force and invites Roan to Jedi Academy, where he has friends
Rating
This book is hilarious.  Such as they have a fencing tournament with trainer lightsabers, and Pasha, Roans friend is going to lose.  Roan stretches out his hand and yells "Pasha" and accidentaly turns off the opponents lightsaber.  Anyway.  This book also
If there was a sequel I Would because It is called "The Phantom Bully."  That draws your attention immediately.
Who else might like this book	Middle School Boys	Fans of Star Wars.

Jedi Academy 2 The Phantom Bully	Jeffery Brown
Summary
It is Roan Novachez's last year at Jedi Academy.  The Bully Cyrus fro last year turns to the good side and stands up for Roan this year. They become friends until the end of the year is done.
Rating
In this book Roan Novachez becomes a pilot.  Well, he has to have an adult with him in the ship.  He also has to train with Mr. Garfield, an "annoying" Jedi Counsellor and ends up liking him and being friends.  A padawan in training named Cronah keeps on
If there was a sequel I Would because It would be a comic and it would be funny.
Who else might like this book	Adults who like Star Wars	Middle School Boys		Middle School Girls who like Star Wars

Keep the Lights Burning Abbie	Peter and Connie Roop
Summary
its about a girl who's father has to go too town for medicine and food. abbie has too keep the light house lights burning.
Rating
i liked the hoe abbie shows that she can do it . i also liked the big storm and flood. l liked everything.
If there was a sequel I Would because it is such a great book.
Who else might like this book	grades between grade 2-5

I SURVIVED The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens	Lauren Tarshis
Summary
Jess and her two best friends are caught in the eruption of the mighty, Mt. St. Helens.  They are near the base when it happens.
Rating
This book gives a lot of historical facts like all other I SURVIVED books.  It also talks about logging near the Mt. and how it is bad for the environment to cut down 200 year old trees.  It is also funny.
If there was a sequel I Would because It would be interesting and educational.
Who else might like this book	Gr. 5 boys	Gr. 5 girls

Treasure Island	Robert L. Stevenson
Summary
Jim Hawkins goes to search for treasure with some pirates he doesn't yet know are pirates.  Then they get stranded on Treasure Island.
Rating
It was a cool book.  It talks about historical facts and mapping.  It also talks about different parts of a ship so you can learn.
If there was a sequel I Would because There would be lots of action like in this book.
Who else might like this book	Gr. 5-6 Boys	Adults

GOLDIE	ELLEN MILES
Summary
Goldie is a foster puppy who is with the Petersons. the puppy goes to there neighbor who is one of the kids best friends house.
Rating
I like how they show what fostering is. i like how it tells you different breeds of dogs. Goldie the foster puppy is a golden retriever.
If there was a sequel I Would because IT IS SUCH A GREAT BOOK.
Who else might like this book	GRADES 2-5

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever	Jeff Kinney
Summary
Greg is trapped in his house because of a snow storm and  does not think he is going to survive. He thinks he is getting put in jail because he was hanging up poster for a game festival he was setting up when he was hanging while he was doing it it rained and the markers went through the poster and looked like he was  painting the wall.
Rating
I liked the book because it was funny. And had lots of interesting points.
If there was a sequel I Would because because it was funny
Who else might like this book	grade 5	grade 4		grade 6

Jedi Academy 1	Jeffery Brown
Summary
Roan Novachez is rejected from pilot school where his teenage brother is going.  All Roan ever wanted to be was a pilot.  His dad is a pilot too.  Master Yoda somehow feels a disturbance in the force and invites Roan to Jedi Academy, where he has friends and enemies.
Rating
This book is hilarious.  Such as they have a fencing tournament with trainer lightsabers, and Pasha, Roans friend is going to lose.  Roan stretches out his hand and yells "Pasha" and accidentaly turns off the opponents lightsaber.  Anyway.  This book also has cool comics. Jeffery Brown Does not have swears in his books and is an amazing cartoonist.
If there was a sequel I Would because It is called "The Phantom Bully."  That draws your attention immediately.
Who else might like this book	Middle School Boys	Fans of Star Wars.

Missing	Becky Citra
Summary
a girl named thea finds a book with a mystery that the police haven't solved yet. thea and her friends Van and Marion solve it. thea trains a horse named Renegade.
Rating
I liked this book because it was about a mystery. I also liked this book because it was full of suspense and it had horses in it.
If there was a sequel I Would because I loved this book. it was awesome
Who else might like this book	people who like mysteries	people who like horses		grade 4-5

Between Heaven and Earth	Eric Walters
Summary
DJ is fulfilling his Grandfather's will to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.  He faces struggles along the way.
Rating
I like this book because it talks about war history, because Grandfather David McLean was in the military.  It also gives information about geography.  I didn't know Mt. Kilimanjaro was a National Park until I read this book.  It also gives survival tips.
If there was a sequel I Would because There is a sequel, and Eric Walters is a Christian author so that is a good reason.  Also, I have heard the sequel is about mystery which is my favorite genre.
Who else might like this book	Grade 5 classes	People who are about to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro		Adults

Tin Soldier	Sigmund Brouwer
Summary
Webb's pursuit of truth takes him to the deep south to see if his Grandfather was a traitor from the two fake military identification cards. (straight from the back of the book but in my own words)
Rating
This book wasn't really the ideal book I would read.  It was supposed to be mystery but it didn't really "grasp" me into attention.  I kind of disliked it.
If there was a sequel I Would not because This book is a sequel, and i read the book before this and it was Awesome, but this book just isn't my type.  If the sequel was about something else i might read it but i wouldn't read it if it was just carrying on.
Who else might like this book	Teachers	Grade 6 (I think they would understand what's going on better)		Adults

Jedi Academy 3: Return of the Padawan	Jeffery Brown
Summary
Roan Novachez returns to Jedi Academy school to train for his fourth semester.  The bad kids there try to turn him to the dark side!  Can he resist?
Rating
This book is a comic but it is still a good book.  It is hilarious in some parts.  It also shows funny little comics strips and funny pics.  Like Yoda wearing a huge parka.  There are fights (with food) and Field trips to Hoth(and Roan is from Tatooine).
If there was a sequel I Would because It would be hilariously funny.
Who else might like this book	Flat out EVERYBODY

Geronimo Stilton Space mice the Galactic Goal	Geronimo Stilton
Summary
Geronimo Stilton is asked if the team of the mouse star one to play in soccer is a inter galactic championship. and they play against aliens with weird abilities,like flying.
Rating
I liked it because there are cool aliens. and because it is outer space. what I did not like about it though is the plot line. and also the sudden luck in the book.
If there was a sequel I Would because the series is cool.
Who else might like this book	space	Geronimo Stilton		2-4 grade

My Teacher is an Alien	By: Bruce Coville
Summary
My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville is about a grade 6 student named Susan Simmons who finds their is something peculiar about her substitute teacher. She enlists her friend Peter Thompson and sets out to find out what it is.
Rating
I thought this was a terrific book which I would give 5 Eagles out of 5. I thought that the idea that a teacher could be and alien was entertaining and intriguing. The writing was well done and the story was fact paced which kept you wondering what was going to happen next. The book was unique and unlike any other book I have read. I also liked that while it followed a main character it also followed some other characters which gave a complete view of what was happening in the book.
If there was a sequel I Would because This book was funny and I also want to know what happens to Peter.
Who else might like this book	Science Fiction	4-6th Grade students		Aliens

Under Ground to Canada	Barbra Smucker
Summary
Under Ground to Canada by Barbra Smucker is about Jullily a slave that moves from Virginia to Mississippi and meets another girl named, Liza. when she gets whipped for the first time she insists on getting to Canada
Rating
I liked the  way the story was told. i liked the setting when they were in the mountains and on the train. i liked the excitement when the blood-hound dogs were chasing them and they almost got caught at Levi Coffins and Jeb and Ella Browns.
If there was a sequel I Would because This one was exciting, i would like to see what happened to Julluly and Liza when they are in Canada.
Who else might like this book	Someone who likes History.	Someone who likes suspense.		Grade 4 and grade 5.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid  Old School	Jeff Kinney
Summary
Greg Heffley is stuck with his grandfather because his grandfather cant afford to stay at the old folks home. Greg is thinking about going on a field trip to the woods with his class. Greg runs into a problem. ever since his grandfather moved in his dad got mad at every little screw up.
Rating
first of all i didn't like the book i liked the STORY.the  STORY was good. i liked it because  it has a meaning to every event
If there was a sequel I Would because the book stops you not knowing whats next
Who else might like this book

the magic school bus, a science chapter book, voyage to the volcano	Joanna Cole
Summary
The class learn about volcanoes. because of a competition.
Rating
I would like this book because, there are volcanoes. and there is also science. another reason is because its based of a TV show.
If there was a sequel I Would because there is science in it, I love science.
Who else might like this book	science	nature		grades 3-5

Hank the cowdog Murder in the Middle pasture	John R. Erickson
Summary
Hank finds a heifer in the home pasture. Hank has his suspicions that there is a calf murder on the ranch.
Rating
I liked this book because it was a mystery. I also liked this book because it was western.
If there was a sequel I Would because It was a intriguing mystery book
Who else might like this book	brothers	people who like cartoons		people who like mystery

Blood Hounds The Curse of the Horrible Hair Day	Bill Myers
Summary
A mysterious woman puts a course on Midvale and all the people they wounder if the curse is real but soon they will find out.
Rating
I liked this book because it was funny and was a mystery but sometimes they got  to carried away in there imagination.
If there was a sequel I Would because I would read this sequel because it is very interesting
Who else might like this book	Grade 4/5 students who are interested in mystery	Boys		My brother