Victoria L.

Title: Birds of Prey
Author: Robert Bateman
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: My class watched the eagle mother and father feed the babies.
Genre: nonfiction
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not?  Because it’s a great book to read.

Jessie B. just read...

Title: Dream of Night
Author: Heather Henson
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: My uncle owns a horse farm and one of the horse was abused so my uncle rescued him. I could really connect with what the horse went through because of the way his face looked he looked so scared and I asked my uncle if I could have him he said yes but I have to be careful. He is a great horse and is not scared because of the love he now has I named him Midnight.
Genre: realistic fiction
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? I think you should read this book because it gives you a great lesson about how animals are treated and what you can do to help them because I do not think its far for any animal to be treated that way.

Taylor E. just read...

Title: Brige to Terabithia
Author: Katherine Paterson
Rating (Out of 5): 4
A connection to the book: My connection was that it reminded me about me and my friends going to a place and talking about things that we think are cool. Jess Aaerons family reminded me of mine before my brother was born. But even with my brother being four now it still feels the same.
Genre:  realistic fiction
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? I would want some one else to read this book because it is a very good book about this girl named Jess that moves in to the area that this boy lives in.  Jess and this boy that she meets finds a place called Terabithia and you will have to find out the rest by reading it. But just to alarm you there is a very sad ending that happens to Jess. :(

Tori S. just read...

Title: Warriors -Into the Wild
Author: Erin Hunter
Rating (Out of 5):
A connection to the book: My connection is that I have 3 cats at home and my oldest cat Pouncer reminds me of Tiger Claw because he’s super pushy.  My other cat Tessa reminds me of Yellow Fang because she always likes to be active and ornery.
Genre: fantasy
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not?  Because it is never boring and it is exciting and fun and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story and I have already started the second book in the Warriors series.

Ashley L. just read...

Title: Maze of Bones
Author: Jude Watson
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: Its a big mystery adventure book.
Genre: Mystery
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? If you are a mystery person or a adventure person I recommend it to you.

Andrew W. just read...

Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: I love this book because it is funny. I love the Greg.
Genre: Humor
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? Well I would love people to read this book because it is funny.

Ashley just read...

Title: Superfudge
Author: Judy Blume
Rating (Out of 5):4
A connection to the book: Both of the characters in this book is funny and me and my sister are funny too. (just like them too)
Genre: realistic fiction
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? Because the characters are funny just like me and my sister.

Lily just read...

Title: Sixth Grade Secrets
Author: Louis Sachar
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: There is a girl in this book named Kristin and she has a small face and big glasses.  There is a girl that is my friend and her boyfriend’s face is big and really small glasses.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? Because is good and funny in some chapters.

Mrs. Martinez just read...

Title: Flawed Dogs
Author: Berkeley Breathed
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: This book reminded me of my dog Roxy because she was abused in her previous family and I rescued her just like Sam the Lion. Roxy was very brave just like Sam and was able to overcome living a hard life.
Genre: fantasy
Recommended ?: yes
Why or why not? This book stirs up a lot of mixed emotions. One minute you are happy for Sam and the next minute you feel sorry for him because of all the awful things that happen to him. This book is outrageous because the hero has only three legs and a ladle called a "Leggle" for his fourth leg, but still overcomes a great deal of tragedy in his life.

Eliya E. just read...

Title: Happy Birthday Bad Kitty
Author: Nick Bruel

Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: If I could I would sleep all day long.
Genre: fantasy
Recommended ?: Yes
Why or why not? Because it's a funny to read.

Thomas N. just read...

Title:  Bridge to Terabitha
Author: Katherine Paterson
Rating (Out of 5): 5
A connection to the book: I think Bridge to Terabithia was a good book. It talked about friendship and how people get along with each other. The character that’s my favorite is Jess.  He’s a fast runner and he loves spending time with his friend Lesley. She is also fast, but Lesley is a very good character. I recommend this book to you so read this book.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Recommended ?: Yes
Why or why not?  It’s a book that’s good. I hope you read this book because it has nice characters, nice settings and nice writing in it -  so I hope you read this book.