Week 8

Week 8

The Winner Reader For This Week Is:

Lillie

Congratulations!

More books from our summer readers:

By: Lillie

Title of the book: Little House on the Prairie
Author of the book: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?
I had a personal connection when one time when I was little I went to my grandma's for Easter and i thought the Easter Bunny wouldn't come to our house when we were gone because nobody was at our house.  I also thought that the Easter Bunny Wouldn't come to my grandma's house because I thought that Easter Bunnies don't come to parents' or grandparents', but in the morning the Easter Bunny had come.

What genre is this book: Historical Fiction
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.  It's a great book.  I think people should read this book because it was fun reading about Laura's life and her adventures.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: The Titan's Curse
Author of the book: Rick Riordan
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?
Another awesome Percy Jackson book.

What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.  

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Author of the book: Rick Riordan
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?
The 4th Percy Jackson Book

What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: The Last Olympian
Author of the book: Rick Riordan
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?
The epic ending to the greatest series of Percy Jackson

What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: The Mark of Athena
Author of the book: Rick Riordan
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?
The epic 3rd book of the Heroes of Olympus.

What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Samantha

Title of the book: From the Mist
Author of the book: Kiki Thorpe
Rating of this book: 4
What connection did you have to this book?
It was fun riding a horse at my friend's party.

What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes and No

Week 7

The Reading Winner For This Week Is:

Anton

Congratulations!

Check out the site above.  You'll find book reviews and a look at upcoming cool new reads!

More books from our summer readers:

By: Anton

Title of the book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author of the book: Jeff Kinney
Rating of this book: 4
What connection did you have to this book?

In this book the kids gets bullied and sometimes I get bullied too.
What genre is this book: Humor
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes, it's hilarious!

By: Anton

Title of the book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules
Author of the book: Jeff Kinney
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

I didn't have one.  It was just really funny.
What genre is this book: Humor
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes, it's really funny!!

By: Anton

Title of the book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw
Author of the book: Jeff Kinney
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

In the book the main character had something on his pants.  I always have something on my clothing.
What genre is this book: Humor
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes, it's really funny!

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: The Lightning Thief
Author of the book: Rick Riordan
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

It was the book that got me reading.  It is my 4th time reading it!
What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: The Lightning Thief
Author of the book: Rick Riordan
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

This is the 2nd book in the Percy Jackson series.
What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

Week 6

The reading winner for this week is:

Zachary JL

Congratulations!

Click on the image above and learn something new about your favorite author!

More From Our Summer Readers:

By: Samantha

Title of the book: Inky the Indigo Fairy
Author of the book: Daisy Meadows
Rating of this book: 4
What connection did you have to this book?

I kind of like the color indigo.
What genre is this book: Fiction
Would you recommend this book to someone else?No

By: Samantha

Title of the book: Heather the Violet Fairy
Author of the book: Daisy Meadows
Rating of this book: 4
What connection did you have to this book?

I like a lot of other books about fairies
What genre is this book: Fiction
Would you recommend this book to someone else? No.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: Michael Vey: Prisoner of Cell 25
Author of the book: Richard Paul Evans
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

I'm reading the Michael Vey series because the 4th book is coming out in September
What genre is this book: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: Michael Vey: Rise of Elgen
Author of the book: Richard Paul Evans
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

I love to re-read books and I love re-reading Michael Vey.
What genre is this book: Historical Fiction/Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: Michael Vey: Battle of the Ampere
Author of the book: Richard Paul Evans
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

I can't wait for the 4th book to come out.  Books like this never cease to amaze me.
What genre is this book: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

WEEK 5

Week 5!

The winning reader for this week is:

Samantha

Congratulations!

Click on the image above and check out the titles for the 2014-15 Maud Hart Lovelace Book Awards.

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By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: Inheritance
Author of the book: Christopher Paolini
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

Yet another awesome book to the Eragon series.  It was such a good book that I read so much I finished it in a week.
What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Zachary JL

Title of the book: Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia
Author of the book: Christopher Paolini
Rating of this book: 5
What connection did you have to this book?

I love how it is another awesome book about Eragon.  It is fun because it is as if you are a dragon rider too, so fun.

What genre is this book: Fantasy
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes.

By: Samantha

Title of the book: The Space Between
Author of the book: Kiki Thorpe
Rating of this book: 4
What connection did you have to this book?

We have a fence in our backyard.
What genre is this book: Fiction
Would you recommend this book to someone else?Yes and no because one of my friends doesn't love the Rainbow Magic books anymore but I think she'll like this series.

By: Samantha

Title of the book: A Dandelion Wish
Author of the book: Kiki Thorpe
Rating of this book: 4
What connection did you have to this book?

If I had a little sister I'd be mad if I lost her.
What genre is this book: Fiction
Would you recommend this book to someone else?No because only one of my friends likes fairy books.

WEEK 4

WEEK 4

The reading winner for this week is:

Zachary JL

Congratulations!

Check out "A Book and a Hug" for a great place to search for your next good book to read, listen to author interviews, recommended books, read a-likes, and so much more.  You'll find lots  of great information about books.  Click around and see what you can find!

Here are the latest posts from our summer readers submitting book reviews:

By Zachary JL

Title of the book: Brisingr

Author of the book: Christopher Paolini

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

I love how once again the story of Eragon continues in the awesome third book.

What genre is this book: Fantasy

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the other Eragon books. Or someone who likes books about dragons.  It is a book with so many good parts anyone would like it.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: The Boy Who Only Hit Homers

Author of the book: Matt Christopher

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

My connection is that he wasn't very good at the beginning like I was at baseball, but got better like me

What genre is this book: Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

It's a good story to get into if your a boy but girls could enjoy it too.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: Fudge-a-Mania

Author of the book: Judy Bloom

Rating of this book: 3

What genre is this book? Fiction

What connection did you have to this book? 

None

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, it's a good book for everyone.

WEEK 3

Since no reading surveys were submitted this past week there is no winning reader to be announced.

I hope you are enjoying your books and the hunt for the next good read.  Maybe these sites will help.  Type in the name of a book you really enjoyed and suggestions for a similar book will be offered.

Week 2

Happy July!

The Winning Reader for this week is:

Gavin D!

Check out this MN Library Site.

You'll find lots of great things to do and reviews for books you might want to read.

By Samantha L:

Title of the book: "Never Girls: In A Blink"

Author of the book: Kiki Thorpe

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book?

I've read a lot of other fairy books.

What genre is this book: Traditional fiction (fairy tales or fables)

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

I would because I know one of my friends would like it.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: The Hit-Away Kid

Author of the book: Matt Christopher

Rating of this book: 3

What connection did you have to this book?

It reminds me of my baseball team and Nick who can hit the ball really far.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes, it's just a good book to enjoy.

By Lillie

Title of the book: Confetti Kid

Author of the book: Diana Lopez

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book?

I didn't have a connection to this book.  I didn't because I have never made cascarones.  I also didn't because my neighbor and I never hang out.  I did have a small connection from when my brother broke his leg just like in the book.  Her neighbor's mom and I like socks just like in the book.

What genre is this book: Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

I would because it's a good book and I think other people would like it too.  It's not just for boys or just for girls.  It's for anyone who wants to read the book.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: I Survived the Attacks of Sept. 11, 2001

Author of the book: Lauren Tarshis

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book?

None

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

I love it and it's good to get into.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake

Author of the book: Lauren Tarshis

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

I don't really have a connection to this book but my sister stole a piece of my gum kind of like when Leo's gold was stolen.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes because it's a good book and in the end there are tons of facts to learn.

By Zachary J L

Title of the book: Eldest

Author of the book: Christopher Paolini

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

I love how Eldest is an adventurous book, and it is so fun to read.  It is also an awesome sequel to Eragon.

What genre is this book: Fantasy

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes.

The winning reader for this week is:  

Samantha

Congratulations!

Check out the Scholastic site below if you'd like some ideas on what to read next, watch some videos, read some blogs, or learn something new about an author.  Scholastic Stacks also has a site for middle school students: Middle School Survival.

Here are the lastest posts from our summer readers submitting book reviews:

By Lauren T:

Title of the book: How To Steal A Dog

Author of the book: Barbara O'Connor

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

I don't really have a connection with the main story but I have been jealous of some friends like Georgina was of her friend Luanne's house and her warm bed. 

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, I think the story makes you realize how much we have to be thankful and that there are people in the world like Georgina who live in cars or even on the streets.

By Lauren B:

Title of the book: Chomp

Author of the book: Carl Hiaasen

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

How sometimes things can get a bit out of and and things don't go the way you might want them too but in the end it all works out.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, because it is action packed and has many funny parts but also some serious points in the story. 

By Samantha L.

Title of the book: Flora The Dress Up Fairy

Author of the book: Daisy Meadows

Rating of this book: 3

What connection did you have to this book? 

Sometimes I can't find what to wear to a party.

What genre is this book: Traditional fiction (fairy tales or fables), Fantasy 

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

No, I wouldn't because I know they wouldn't like it.

By Gabby T.

Title of the book: Pegasus The Flame of Olympus

Author of the book: Kate O'Hearn

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

My personal connection is that in the book the lights went out and she got scared.  I get scared of that too.

What genre is this book: Fantasy

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, because I think it would be good for others.

By Lauren B:

Title of the book: Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not So Popular Party Girl

Author of the book: Rachel Renee Russel

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

I had a connection to some of the emotions in the book.  I also have a connection with how she does some things in the book.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes.  A lot of girls can relate to the things that happen in this book.  Also it has some cool, well let's call them ideas, that you could use.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: I Survived The Gettysburg War

Author of the book: Lauren Tarshis

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book? 

None.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, because it's a good book and educational too.

By Gavin D

Title of the book: I Survived The Shark Attack

Author of the book: Lauren Tarshis

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

When I was alone at home when I was sick.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, because it is a good book for kids.

By Lauren B:

Title of the book: Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Author of the book: Rachel Renee Russel

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book? 

A connection I had was how sometimes people can be a  little annoying and get on your nerves and you want to say soomething, but you just say it in your head so no one can hear you but yourself.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, because it is a book you can relate too and has some cool things and extras and stuff that a lot of girls will probably like.  But I won't tell you any spoilers.  All I will tell you is that this not a quick read but not a long read either.

By Gabby T.

Title of the book: Inside Out and Back Again

Author of the book: Thanhha Lai

Rating of this book: 3

What connection did you have to this book? 

In the book they milked cows and my grandfather did. 

What genre is this book: Historical Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes.

By Gabby T.

Title of the book: The Black Stallion's Shadow

Author of the book: Steven Farley

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book? 

In the book there was a horse racing and I've seen a horse racing before. 

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes, because if you like books on horses you'll like this book.

By Zachary J L

Title of the book: Eragon

Author of the book: Christopher Paolini

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

I like how in this book it has a whole lot of adventure which I like.  I also like how it was written by not an adult but a 15 year old boy, yet it's so good!  

What genre is this book: Fantasy

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes.

By Anton

Title of the book: Loser

Author of the book: Jerry Spinelli

Rating of this book: 4

What connection did you have to this book? 

What genre is this book: Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes. This is an awesome book with lots and lots of details.

By Anton

Title of the book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Author of the book: Brian Selznick

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book? 

This books is about an orphan who lived in a train station.  it had a lot about movies.  Me and the main character loved the movies.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes.  It teaches small kids you don't need everything you want.

By Jordyn D

Title of the book: The Help

Author of the book: Kathryn Stockett

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

A personal connection I had while reading this book was when Skeeter was being judged by her friends because she didn't always agree with them on things they said, and I connect to that because sometimes people judge me if I don't agree with what they are saying.  I like to state my own opinions much like Skeeter. 

What genre is this book: Historical Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else?

I would definitely recommend this to someone else because this book is filled with such strong and outstanding writing.  It gives you a look at what it was like to be a black person living in the 1960's.  It lures you in and makes you want to keep reading more because you want to know what happens next.

By Zach L :

Title of the book: Brian's Winter

Author of the book: Gary Paulsen

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

I like camping, and in this book a boy is stranded in the wilderness, which is like extreme camping.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes I would recommend this book as long as you have read Hatchet (because it is the first book in the series. Brian's Winter is the second book in the series.)  You should probably be 9+ because there is a little bit of violence.  Other than that it is a great book.  It really holds your attention.

By Samantha L:

Title of the book: Dork Diaries Tales From A Not-So Glam TV Star

Author of the book: Rachel Renee Russel

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

I kind of like writing in a diary.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes I would because I like this book and all the others in the series.

By Samantha L :

Title of the book: Lily the Rainforest Fairy

Author of the book: Daisy Meadows

Rating of this book: 3

What connection did you have to this book?

We learned about the rain forest in 1st grade.

What genre is this book: Fantasy

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

I wouldn't because I know they wouldn't like it.

By Zachary J L :

Title of the book: The Puzzler's Mansion

Author of the book: Eric Berlin

Rating of this book: 5

What connection did you have to this book?

I love doing puzzles and this book has a lot.

What genre is this book: Realistic Fiction

Would you recommend this book to someone else? 

Yes.

Welcome to the St. Mary's Summer Reading blog.

This is a place we can discuss books we have read and find recommendations for more books to read. Students entering grades 4-8 are eligible to fill out a survey which will be posted for others to read.

If you have just read a book please click on the Survey link located in the side-bar, complete the survey and submit it for publication.  There will be a weekly drawing for a $15 gift certificate from Little Professor Book Store in Owatonna.

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