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Include the following information in your book review:

 * 1) Start with a bold beginning. Make me want to read your book.
 * 2) Your topic sentence needs to include the title and author of the book. Be sure to __underline__ the title of the book!
 * 3) Next, describe the story's setting and the main character.
 * 4) Explain what the main character's problem or conflict is. Do NOT tell how the conflict is resolved (that would spoil the story).
 * 5) Finally, tell why you recommend the book. Support your opinion with examples from the book.
 * 6) Put your first name and date at the end.

__Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix__

He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named wants something and he will not stop at any cost. In this amazing book, __Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix,__ written by J. K. Rowling, the Order tries to protect what He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named wants. This book takes place in modern time England at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Black's house, and the Department of Mysteries. Harry Potter is a 15-year-old wizard with a lightening bolt scar on his forehead and has brown hair and big brown eyes. He has weird dreams about searching for a door that leads to what He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named wants. The odd thing is Harry does not know what the dreams mean. When Harry tries to learn Occlumency, a skill of clearing your mind so nobody can get into it, he isn't very successful. Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts, is afraid He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named will get into Harry's mind if Harry does not learn Occlumency. I like this book because you don't know what's going to happen next. For example, when Harry goes to the Department of Mysteries with his friends you don't know who might be there. You also don't know how Harry is going to get to the Department of Mysteries. That's why I recommend this book.

Dani 9-29-09 

 __The__ __BFG__    media type="youtube" key="IxG4nwfJLSA" height="344" width="425" align="right" It all started when a little orphan named Sophie was snatched from her bed in London, England by __The__ __BFG__  (The Big Friendly Giant). In this engrossing book, __The__ __BFG__  written by  Roald    Dahl , lots of exciting events take place that keep you eagerly turning the pages. They work together to try and stop the other giants from eating children. I recommend __The__ __BFG__  because it is full of surprises like when The  BFG  and Sophie go dream catching.

Naomi Rae-Grant Oct. 1, 2009

__Dragon of the Red Dawn__

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It all started with pebbles getting thrown at Jack and Annie's windows. In this plot twisting story, __Dragon of the Red Dawn__ by Mary Pope Osborne I was surprised by events I didn't expect to happen. This story takes place with two kids {Jack and Annie} and a treehouse that travels to Japan. There are a lot of samurai warriors asking for Jack and Annie's passports, but a man named Master Basho who knows every one in Japan keeps letting them slide through the passport patrol. I recommend this book because it was exciting in every way.======

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__Ralph S. Mouse__ Ralph has a need for speed, or in other words, he is a speed demon. Ralph is a mouse that owns a motorcycle, in the book __Ralph S. Mouse__, by //Beverly Cleary,// and enjoys nothing more than a night of racing it around the lobby of the hotel, THE MOUNTAIN VIEW. Ralph is a mouse with brown fur, sharp teeth and claws, along with his cunning wit. He runs away from his problems instead of facing them, for example, he hid in Ryan's pocket to avoid facing his relatives and hopefully ride his motorcycle in peace. I highly recommend this book because, it’s a thrilling adventure, featuring Ralph, a mouse that lives for the thrills. During the weekend, Ralph goes around the school eating whatever he could find including white paste, snooping around the elementary, but when the students are there he is forced to run a maze, is put in a fishbowl, and is put in the newspaper, but it said that Ralph was a mouse that was infesting their school.

Simone 9/29/09

__Emmy and The Incredible Shrinking Rat__

If you like stories about magical rodents and an evil nanny, you will enjoy reading __Emmy And The Incredible Shrinking Rat__ by Lynne Jonell. The story takes place in a town on the shores of Grayson Lake. The main character is a brave little girl named Emmy Addison who saves her parents from her sinister nanny named Ms. Barmy with the help of her friends, Joe, Brian, and a rat named Raston. Ms. Barmy uses the rodents’ magical powers to steal the family fortune, but Emmy discovers her plan and tries to stop her. I recommend this book because it is full of surprises and mysteries. For example, every time a rat bites or kisses a human something different happens to them. Also, each rodent has a different personality just like humans. Read this book and find out what happens. --- Alainna September 30, 2009

__The Predator__ Bang! Crash! A secret war was going on between two forces. One force has five unique kids and an alien Andalite. The other force is parasitic slugs called Yeerks who are trying to take over the planet Earth. This story titled __The Predator__ is #5 in the __Animorphs__ series by K.A. Applegate.This story takes place in the woods near a very large barn. These extraordinary teenagers are named Marco, Jake, Tobias, Cassie, and Rachel. They call their Andalite friend Ax. He shares his incredible ability to morph into any creature they touch. They were struggling to destroy the growing force of Yeerks, who were always infesting animals and controlling them. I recommend this book because the main character, Marco, has a sense of humor and makes a lot of jokes (even when they are in cages). Also, once to get somebody's attention, he hurls a dumpster against a wall, while in gorilla form. --Colton 10/1/09

 __Alex and the Ironic Gentleman__

Have you ever had old ladies with hand-grenades chasing you? That is just one of the obstacles Alex had to face to save her teacher, Mr. Underwood, when he was kidnapped by pirates. Now I will tell you why I am suggesting __Alex and the Ironic Gentleman__ by Adrienne Kress. Alex Morningside is a ten and a half year old girl who is often mistaken for a boy. She loves to learn but hates the stuffy, old fashioned teachers at her school except for her new teacher. This book has many settings and some of them are her uncle’s doorknob shop, her school, the house on the hill, Port Cullis, and the pirate ship called the Ironic Gentleman. In this story Alex’s favorite teacher, Mr. Underwood is kidnapped by pirates and Alex tries to rescue him. I recommend this book because there are lots of funny characters like the “Extremely Ginormous Octopus” who can talk and the awful “Daughters of the Founding Fathers’ Preservation Society” (also known as the old ladies with hand-grenades). Don’t miss out on this fascinating adventure - read this book! - -Reid, 10/1/09

__Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets__

The chamber is open again and the basilisk is roaming the castle. Can anyone save the students of Hogwarts? __Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets__ by J. K. Rowling is a fantastic book. This story takes place in London and at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger are the three main characters. They are young wizards who are always finding themselves in difficult situations. The problem in this story is that students and ghosts are being Petrified, frozen like stone. I recommend this book because it’s full of humor and adventure. I especially enjoyed when Ron snapped his wand in half causing his spells to backfire. That was funny! I thought the best adventure was when Ron and Harry went into the Forbidden Forest following the spiders, and finding Aragog, a giant spider as big as a baby elephant. You have to read this book! -- Zack 10-1-09

__Sunset of the Sabertooth__ It all began when Annie and Jack opend a mysterious book, that took them on an adventure. The incredible author of __Sunset of the Sabertooth__ is Mary Pope Osborne. This story takes place in the ice age a cool snowy place. Annie and Jack (main characters) are very brave to go to the ice age. By accident Annie wished to go there, but they were in their bathing suits. Can you imagine going there in your bathing suit ! I recommend this book because it is very exciting for the reader, for example Annie and Jack see the. . . you will have to read the book. --Isabella Fernandez, October1, 2009

__Harry Potter The Prisoner of Azkaban__
 An evil man escapes from prison and hunts for Harry Potter. __The Prisoner of Azkaban J.K. Rowling__ The setting is at Hogwarts School for wizardry. The story is set in a very old castle. The main character is Harry Potter a young wizard who is thirteen years old. Harry's common room is in Gryffindor tower. Harry’s problem is that Lord Voldemort is trying to kill him. Lord Voldemort had already killed Harry’s parents and has almost killed Harry twice. What I like about this book is that the students at wizarding school have experiences that are similar to my own. I would recommend this book because it was a very exciting and adventurous.

--Monet 9/29/09

__Harry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone__
What's in the package? This is __Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone__ written by J.K Rowling. The story takes place at Hogworts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter is a 11 year old boy. Harry sees Snape asking Querill if he knows how to get past Fluffy, so he thinks Snape is trying to steal the stone. In the story when Harry and his friends, Ron and Hermione, go through the trap door you never know what's going to happen next. That's why I recommend this book.

--Erica 9/30/09

__King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table__
Can Arthur keep peace in his Kingdom or will sorcery cause it to fall? __King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table__, written by Benedict Flynn is an amazing book. This book takes place in 12th century Britain in the Kingdom known as Camelot. Arthur is a knight and the king of Camelot. Morgana le Fay, a wicked sorceress, tries to bring Arhtur down but armed with a magical sword, Arthur is a strong match against her sorcery. I recommend this book because of the thrilling adventures it holds, such as the Quest for the Holy Grail. Also, there are exciting characters like the Lady of the lake. -- Abbigale Berry Sept.30,2009


 * __Diary of a Wimpy Kid__**

__Diary of a Wimpy Kid__ by Jeff Kinney is a great story about a very wimpy boy named Greg and his very shy friend named Rowley who do spectacular, ridiculous boy stuff that makes you want to know what they will do next. The every-day things that happen to Greg happen at school, home, and in his neighborhood. Greg has an older sibling named Rodrick who likes to tease and a little brother named Manny who’s a dork. One day, Rodrick sets Greg’s alarm so it went off at 3 o’clock in the morning. Greg starts his day and is eating cereal when his dad wakes up from all the racket and Greg gets in trouble. This is Greg’s life with his older brother. Throughout the story Manny does really annoying and silly things, which makes him a dork. Even though Rowley is shy, he’s a fabulous friend. Greg and Rowley who are both in fourth grade go to the same school, and play every day for hours and hours. They do “boy things” like dodge the ball while riding on a big wheel down the hill without brakes. Oh, by the way, Rowley got a broken arm out of the whole fun thing. __Diary of a Wimpy Kid__ tells a great story and is perfect if you like adventures and fun. --Margaret 10-01-09

__Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets__ by J K Rowling is the most fantastic book I have ever read. If Harry Potter, the only survivor of Lord Voldemort, returns to Hogwarts, the school he attends for learning about witchcraft and wizardry, he will be in mortal danger from one of the most feared creatures ever known to man – the deadly basilisk. He has no choice, because an apparently mentally challenged house elf, called Dobby, creates so much trouble for him that he is forced to leave the Dursley’s house and travel with his best friend, Ron, in a magical flying car which eventually crashes into the killer Whomping Willow. The car then abandons them, only to return again when Harry and Ron face Aragog, the gigantic, man-eating spider who lives in a cave deep in the Forbidden Forest. I thought this book was overflowing with action, adventure, excitement and a mystery that could end in Harry’s death. Will Harry ever make it to his third year? --Ollie Oct. 8, 2009

Read about Harry Potter in a fantastic book about a young boy who has great adventures. __Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone,__ by J.K. Rowlings, is about an eleven year old boy who lives with his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys. Fortunately Hagrid brings Harry to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, by command of Dumbledore. Harry makes friends with Ron and Hermione and they are selected for Gryffindor House. Malfoy, Harry's enemy, challenges him to a wizard's duel but doesn't show up. Underneath his invisibility cloak, Harry hears Agus Filch coming and walks slowly to a door and discovers the Mirror of Erised. Read and find out what happens when Harry meets the three headed dog. I recommend this book. --Ben Hage Oct. 8, 2009