The winning reader for this week is:  

Samantha

Congratulations!

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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.