Book Title: The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena
Author:Rick Riordan
I would recommend The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena because there are a lot of surprising twist and turns. Also this book will make you want to read all day and all night.
The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena is about a girl, named Annabeth Chase, who is the daughter of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Annabeth has to find the Athena Parthenos (which only a kid of Athena can find) and return it to Half-Blood Hill. However,there are a lot of things in her way, like a giant spider who tries to stop her. No kid of Athena has done it before. Can Annabeth do it?
I give this book five out of five stars because it leaves you on a cliffhanger, so you have to read the next book The Heroes of Olympus: The House of Hades.
Maddie
Book Title: Closed for the Season
Author: Mary Downing Hahn
I would recommend Closed for the Season because it is very mysterious, has some amazing cliffhangers, and is full of surprises. It will make you ask a lot of questions, too.
Closed for the Season is about a 13 year old boy named Logan who moves into a new neighborhood where the previous owner of his house was murdered because she had a large sum of money. The local theme park,The Magic Forest, has been closed for some time. Does it have anything to do with the mystery? Logan becomes best friends with his neighbor, Arthur, who is teased at school. Will Logan and Arthur be able to solve the mystery?
I give this book five out of five stars because I really like mystery books, and especially murder mysteries. The ending surprised me a lot and I really enjoyed reading it. I couldn’t put it down. I could read this again and again and not get bored.
Mackenzie :)
Book Title: The Jacket
Author:Andrew Clements
I would recommend The Jacket because I like books about mysteries.This book will keep you up all night because you will never want to stop reading it!
The Jacket is about a 6th grade boy named Phil. At school one day, Phil sees another boy named Daniel wearing the same jacket as Phil’s brother. Phil tries to find out whose jacket Daniel is wearing, because Phil assumes that Daniel stole the jacket.Read the book to find out what happens between the two boys!
I give this book 5 out of five stars because I love mystery books, and it has a lot of different mysteries!
Veronica
Book Title: Love, Aubrey
Author: Suzanne LaFleur
I would recommend Love, Aubrey, because it gives a very good message. If you like realistic fiction books then this book is perfect for you. This book has a great meaning, and that is why I love this book.
Love, Aubrey is about, an eleven year old girl, named Aubrey. She has to get over a tragic accident and has to recover from it. While Aubrey’s at her grandmother’s house, she meets a friend named Ellie. You’ll have to read the book to find out how Ellie helps Aubrey through the tragedy.
I give this book five out of five stars, because it has a great message!
Leigha
Book Title: Holes
Author:Louis Sachar
I would recommend Holes because it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also, it makes you want to read every day. You won’t be able to put it down because it is so adventurous.
Holes is about a boy named Stanley Yelnats. He was sent to Camp Green Lake because he stole these famous shoes. (Camp Green Lake is a dried up lake.) When he gets to Camp Green Lake he’s supposed to be building character by digging holes. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime, punishment, and redemption.
I give this book five out of five stars because it is packed with times when you do not want to stop reading. So if you love reading and love books that keep you on the edge of your seat then Holes is the right book for you.
Ava
Book Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Author: J.K. Rowling
I would recommend Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone because it has drama, fights, spells, and especially MYSTERY!
This book is about an 11 year old boy named Harry Potter, and he lives with his nasty Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and his spoiled rotten cousin Dudley. One day, Harry finds a letter from Hogwarts. The letter says you’ve been invited to Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry, and his Uncle is not letting him go. Eventually, he ends up going. When he gets on a train he met Ron Weasley and they got along really well. They meet a girl Hermione Granger. When they get off the train first years at Hogwarts go to the dinner room.There are houses which are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and SLYTHERIN. When he gets sorted in a house the adventure begins!
I give this book five out of five stars because after you read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone you’ll want to read the next book of the series. Also it’s really brain twisting because there’s a lot of things that go wrong that Harry and his friends will solve.
Ella:)
Book Title: Goosebumps Night Of The Living Dummy
Author: R.L.Stine
I would recommend Goosebumps Night Of The Living Dummy because it is mystery and scary. Whenever it is the end of a chapter there is a plot twist. It will make you jump off your seat.
A girl named Trina and her brother, Dan, have dummies in their attic. One dummy named, Slappy, comes to life by a weird spell and does really bad things that gets them in trouble.
I give Goosebumps Of The Living Dummy four out of five stars because it is a very scary book.
Jay
Book Title: Merci Sauzez Changes Gears
Author: Meg Medina
I would recommend Merci Sauzez Changes Gears because it is very fun to read, and it has a lot of interesting parts in the book.There are a lot of weird things that happen too. Merci and her friends show the reader their feelings in the book. In one part of the book Merci says she does not like the teacher because she always gets them into trouble.
Merci Sauzez Changes Gear is about a girl named Merci. Merci was at school one day, and her friends said something, and she got mad. Her friend apologized to her, and she forgave them for what they said. Merci wasn’t mad at them any more. She changes felling in the book from being mad at her friends to being excited to hang out with her friends.
I give this book four out of five stars because it is very interesting. Merci is trying to be nice but people are being rude to her.The book can also teach you to be kind to people. You can’t put this book down after you start reading it.
Bella
Book Title:Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:.JK .Rowling
I would recommend HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE because it is action-packed and magical. Also, it has mysteries and a little humor.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is about Harry Potter, a 14 year old boy, who goes to the Quidditch World Cup, and it becomes a disaster. Then, at school, Harry gets in the Triwizard Tournament, and in the third task something bad happens.
I give this book 5 out of five stars because it is mysterious.
Carson
Book Title: The Ghost Next Door
Author: R.L Stine
I would recommend The Ghost Next Door because it has a really crazy plot twist and is filled with action and drama.
The Ghost Next Door is about a girl named Hannah who lives in a regular suburb. She meets a new kid who moved, and Hannah thinks the new kid is a ghost. She makes a fool of herself trying to confront the kid. You’ll have to read to find out what happens next.
I give this book five out of five stars because I really love mysteries, and I don’t want to put the book down.
Kaleb
Book Title: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods
Author: Rick Riordan
I would recommend Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods because the book tells funny stories about Greek gods. The book also tells facts about the Greek gods. There are a lot of surprises in the stories about the gods.
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods is about the most powerful Greek gods like, Athena, Zeus, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, and Ares. The book also talks about their origin stories. If you want to learn about Greek mythology and the gods this is a book you should read.
I give this book five out of five stars because if you like action packed books this book is for you! If you like Greek mythology, Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods is a good book for you.
Brenden
Book Title: Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes
Author: Rick Riordan
I would recommend Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes because it always keeps you on the edge of your seat.
In Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes, Percy Jackson tells you about his favorite Greek heroes (which all have an interesting backstory), and he tells the reader how and why they were his favorite Greek heroes. For example, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, and always had people in her temple praising her.Then, one day they weren’t there. If you want to know how this ends, you are going to have to read Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes.
I give this book five out of five stars because the layout is good, and the illustrations are astonishing.
Aydin
Book Title: Moon Over Manifest
Author:Clare Vanderpool
I would recommend Moon Over Manifest because it has a wonderful plot and a mysterious father-daughter relationship. It is very intense but at the same time very subtle. When you read the book it is like it was really written for you to read.
Moon Over Manifest is about a girl, Abilene Tucker, and her father, Gideon Tucker. Gideon has to go back to Iowa to work on the railroads. This leaves Abilene stumped to hear that he is leaving her to work on the railroads. You’ll have to read this book to find out if Abilene and her father, Gideon, get back together or not.
I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars because it is challenging, but it is a wonderful, wonderful book to read. I loved reading this book, and I hope you do to.
Eva
Book Title: The Boxcar Children: Blue Bay Mystery
Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
I would recommend The Boxcar Children: Blue Bay Mystery, because if you like mystery books you will love this book. I like this book because you can not put it down, and you want to see what is next in the book. You will be at your edge of your seat when you read this book.
The Boxcar Children:Blue Bay Mystery is about four children named Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny. They are going on a vacation to an island on a ship. A ship sank a while ago, and there was a half submerged lifeboat. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the half submerged lifeboat? You’ll have to read to find out.
I give this book four out of five stars because I love mystery books!
Parker
Book Title: Fourth Grade Rats
Author: Jerry Spinelli
I would recommend Fourth Grade Rats because it is funny and exciting.
Fourth Grade Rats is about a boy who is in fourth grade named Suds. Suds is suppose to be a rat who says no to his mom. He is not supposed to be afraid of spiders and not cry. He is trying to be a rat so he has to push 1st Grades off the swings.
I give this book five out of five stars because it is exciting and funny.
CJ
Book Title: Goosebumps: Frankenstein's Dog
Author: R.L STINE
I would recommend Frankenstein’s Dog because it is a mysterious and funny book.
This is mostly about a girl, Bella, who is related to Frankenstein III who is very funny. Also, Bella’s uncle is a scientist who creates robots. Bella and her uncle saw a boy and her uncle snapped at him because all the villagers are mean to his family.
I give this book four out of five stars because it is a very interesting book. Also, when Bella’s uncle accidentally created evil robots. The robots attacked them, and I thought that was very cool because then her uncle found the remote to turn them off. You should really read this book!
Jaxon
Book Title: Holes
Author: Louis Sachar
I would recommend Holes because it has lots of surprising parts, and you will be on the edge of your seat waiting for what will happen next.
Holes is about a boy named Stanley who was walking down the streets and got hit by a famous person’s shoes. His name was Clyde Livingston. Stanley went to a place called Camp Green Lake because they thought he stole the shoes. Camp Green Lake wasn’t a lake anymore. It turned into solid dirt. They made Stanley dig holes, and he didn’t know why. Will Stanley know why there making him dig holes?
I give this book five out of five stars because it has lots of surprising parts.
Ayaan
Book Title: Hatchet
Author:Gary Paulsen
I would recommend Hatchet because it is very adventurous and always has you on the edge of your seat.
Hatchet is about about a boy named Brian who is thirteen years old. Brian is on a plane to see his dad when his pilot has a heart attack, and the plane crashes in the woods of Canada. He needs to find out how to survive in the woods of Canada. You’ll have to read to find out if he survives being alone in the woods.
I give this book a five out of five stars because it has non stop action and is very adventurous.
Caleb
Book Title: The Mysterious Benedict Society
Author: Trenton Lee Stewart
I would recommend The Mysterious Benedict Society because it has adventure, mystery, friendship and always has you on the edge of your seat. When I read The Mysterious Benedict Society I never could put the book down!!! I also think the characters all have a very unique personality, which makes the book very interesting. The ending is very sweet and you will love it!!!
The Mysterious Benedict Society is about an orphan boy, named Reynie Muldoon. In this book Reynie sees an advertisement in the newspaper about a test for gifted kids. While taking the test he meets two orphans, Sticky Washington and Kate Weatherall. Soon, they meet the Mysterious Mr. Benedict who needs their help on a dangerous mission. You’ll have to keep reading to find out how the three save the world.
I give this book five out of five stars because when I read it I could empathize with the character’s feelings, and it always had me on the edge of my seat. I think Trenton Lee Stewart did a great job writing this book!!! :)
Ashlyn
Book Title: Third Grade Detectives
Author: George E.Stanley
I would recommend Third Grade Detectives because it is a mysterious book.
Third Grade Detectives is about a student named Katie who got a secret letter on the first day of school. Her teacher said let’s figure it out. Then Noelle,Todd, and Amber they tried to find out who sent the letter, and it was someone in their class. If you like mysterious books and that are plot twisted you should read Third Grade Detectives.
I give this book five out of five stars because if you like to read mysterious books you should read this book. If you like plot twisted books you should read this book.
Makenzie
Book Title: I Survived The Children’s Blizzard
The Author: Lauren Tarshis
I would recommend I Survived The Children’s Blizzard. It is funny and it is very adventurous. Also, it is very shocking because someone gets lost in a blizzard.
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard is about John, a 12 year old boy, who get lost in a blizzard and gets hypothermia. His teacher has to save him and warm him up. If you like intense stuff, this is for you.
I give this book five out of five stars because it is a cliff hanger and is intense.
Reece
Book Title: Out of My Mind
Author: Sharon M. Draper
I would recommend Out of My Mind because some parts are funny, and it’s interesting. You get to see someone else’s point of view and feel their emotions.
Out of My Mind is mostly about a girl named Melody. She can’t walk or talk, but she’s very smart and can taste and see colors when there’s music. You should read this book to find out what happens to her next.
I give this book five out of five stars because it's inspiring, funny, and it can teach you to think about how other people would feel.
Suejin
Book Title: Numbers The Stars
Author: Lois Lowry
I would recommend Numbers The Stars because it has a lot of action. Also, there are a lot of parts that you REALLY want to know and you can’t put the book down.
Number The Stars is about a girl named Annemarie Johansen and her best friend, Ellen Rosen during the 1940’s. Ellen is Jewish. She has to hide because the Nazis were trying to capture all Jewish people. So Annemarie‘s dad said that Ellen can stay at Annemarie‘s home. One night, when Ellen is at Annemaraie’s, Nazi soldiers came to the house looking for the Rosens. You have to read this book to find out what happens next.
I give this book five out of five stars because action packed.
Angelique