July 2008

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Stormbreaker

Stormbreaker

Book by Anthony Horowitz

When Alex’s uncle dies, his life becomes one of secrecy and lies. Alex was sent to an agency where he learned to become a secret agent. His first mission was to shut down the computer software called Stormbreaker and find the man who killed his uncle. The Stormbreaker is powered by a man named Herod [...]

This book received a 3 scoop rating by author Kenny L.

Lunch Money

Lunch Money

Book by Andrew Clements

This is a great book about a boy, named Greg Kenton, who starts selling toys to his fellow classmates. His neighbor, Maura Shaw, copies him and sells toys of her own. Greg then starts selling comic books at school. Soon after, Maura starts selling mini-books at school too.
Read this book to find out how Greg [...]

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Kenny L.

Carnivorious Carnival

Carnivorious Carnival

Book by Lemony Snicket

This is a very exciting book. It is about three orphans who are put in the care of a director of a carnival. The kids disguise themselves to hide from an old evil gaurdian, Count Olaf. They disguise themselves as “Freaks”. What they don’t know is what awaits them is a series of unfortunate events, [...]

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Emma G

Emily Windsnap

Emily Windsnap

Book by Kay Kessler

This book is about a girl who does not have the privelege to swim, although she lives right near the ocean. What she doesn’t know is that she is half-mermaid. So one day in gym, they had to swim. That’s when she found out her secret. Her mother had been keeping this secret from her… [...]

This book received a 4 scoop rating by author Emma G

Public Enemy Number Two

Public Enemy Number Two

Book by Anthony Horowitz

Public enemy number two was very good. I really think that this is a good book to read for summer because when you start reading you won’t want to put it down. There is an extremely large amount of violence and gore. I think that you need to read the first before (The Falcon’s Malteser) [...]

This book received a 4 scoop rating by author Tyler L

The Falcon’s Malteser

The Falcon’s Malteser

Book by Anthony Horowitz

This is a really good book. There are a few parts that could be a bit scary for younger kids. But besides that, I really liked it. It could also be a bit funny at parts. there is also a lot of detailed violence.
Reading Level: Grades 7-12

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Tyler L

Hoot

Hoot

Book by Carl Haissan

Hoot is about a boy who tries to save the owls with some friends.
Hoot is my favorite book ever! I was sad when I finished it.
Reading level: Grades 3-6

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Ellie B

21 Balloons

21 Balloons

Book by William Pene du Bois

21 Balloons was about a man who was a history teacher and did not like teaching. He wanted to travel. He took a hot air balloon ride and let the wind carry him. The balloon popped and he had to swim to land and he ended up on the island of Krakatoa. A man named [...]

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Jackson L

No Talking

No Talking

Book by Andrew Clements

This book is about no talking. Boys vs. girls the team how talks least wins.
This was a great book.
Reading level: Grades 3-6

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Jackson L

Hank Zipzer: My Dog is a Scaredy-Cat

Hank Zipzer: My Dog is a Scaredy-Cat

Book by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

This is a very funny story about when Hank dresses up as a table for his halloween parade at school. In the story Nick McKelty makes fun of Hank and his sisters costumes. Hank and his sister find a way to get revenge on Nick. Is there revenge a success? Read the book to find [...]

This book received a 5 scoop rating by author Kenny L