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Humpback Goes North
by Darice Bailer, Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

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Reviewer: Elena
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Historical fiction
Plot: A baby humpback goes North.
Characters: Mama & Baby Humpback
Setting: Springtime in Maine

I thought this book was a beautiful story about a mamma whale protecting her baby as they swim to Maine. This book reminded me that many humpbacks are killed every year. If you like sea life then you would like this book. Humpbacks are endangered creatures that need to be protected.

Bunnicula
by Deborah Howe, Illustrated by Alan Daniel

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Reviewer: Alexis
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Humorous Horror
Plot: A rabbit is a vampire in the house.
Characters: Bunnicula, Harold, Chester, and family.
Setting: Modern day, at home

I thought this book was funny and kind of scary at the same time. This book reminded me of the Goosebumps series. If you like Goosebumps then you would like this book.

The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan

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Reviewer: Jason
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Mythology
Plot: A 12 year old is the son of Poseidon and needs to save the world.
Characters: Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Sally, Gabe, Mr. Brunner (Chiron the Centaur), the Gods, and Luke
Setting: New York City, Summer of 2005

I thought this book was awesome because Percy is on a quest and succeeds by returning the bolt to Zeus. This book reminded me of Greek mythology stories. If you like adventure books then you would like this book. This book has all 12 Olympian Gods.

How to Be a Werewolf
by Serena Valentino

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Reviewer: Giovanni
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Horror
Plot: This is the “Claws-on” guide for the modern lycanthrope (a werewolf).
Characters: Wolfman, Lycan, Kitsune, Skinwalker
Setting: Night time, in the woods, in different periods

I thought this book was very interesting because it tells you facts about werewolves ages ago and tells you how to be a werewolf. This book reminds me of a movie called “Twilight.” If you like the Twilight Saga then you would like this book. There are different types of werewolves.

Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon

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Reviewer: Amber-joy
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Fiction
Plot: A bat lived with birds for her life until she found her mom.
Characters: Stellaluna, Flitter, Flap, Pip, Mother Bat, and Mother Bird.
Setting: In a forest, day and night time.

I thought this book was very good and a fun, happy story with wonderful drawings. This book reminded me of a funny dream. If you like fun and happy stories then you would like this book.

Bella Sara: Jewel's Magic
by Felicity Brown, Illustrated by Heather Theurer

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Reviewer: Ruby
Rating: 4 Stars
Genre: Fantasy Fiction
Plot: A horse helps a girl find her mom and jewels to save her family.
Characters: Shine, Jewel, Grandma, and mom
Setting: A cave, a farm, and a palace, day and night.

I thought this book was interesting because I like horses and magic. If you like horses and fantasy then you would like this book. More Bella Sara books: Book 1 Bella’s Gift, Book 2 Vailkery’s Flight, Book 3 Gift Book, Book 4 Nikes Great Race, Book 5 Fiery Feona.

Still Just Grace
Written and Illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper

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Reviewer: Brittney
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Fiction
Plot: A 6 year old named Grace has a new neighbor and teacher, and goes on vacation.
Characters: Grace F. aka Big Meanie, Grace W., Gracie, Grace, Max, Sammy, and others
Setting: Modern day, at home

I thought this book was a funny, weird, and absolutely fantastic story. This book reminded me of making new friends. If you like Fashion Kitty then you would like this book.

Star Wars Boba Fett
by Terry Bisson

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Reviewer: Logan
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Fantasy
Plot: What can a boy discover? The secret of his father.
Characters: Jedi, Garr, Count Dooky, Arassing, and Boba Fett.
Setting: Kamino  (home planet)

I thought this book was awesome because it had a lot of action. This book reminded me of my friends playing battle. If you like action books then you would like this book.

Ghost's Hour, Spook's Hour
by Eve Bunting, Illustrated by Donald Carrick

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Reviewer: Amber-joy
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Fiction
Plot: A boy who wakes up in the middle of the night is really scared.
Characters: Jake, Biff, Mom, and Dad.
Setting: At home, at night.

I thought this book was very good, very entertaining and cool. I like stories like this. When something white jumped on him he got scared but it was his dog. This book reminded me of when I woke up in the middle of the night and got scared. If you like ghost stories then you would like this book.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney

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Reviewer: Travis
Rating:  5 Stars
Genre: Humorous Fiction / Drama
Plot: To tell what not to do in middle school.
Characters: Greg, Rowly, Holly, Charig, Fregly, Rodrick, Manny, Greg’s mom and dad
Setting: School, Greg’s house, Rowly’s house

Greg tells Rowly what to do in middle school then they get into a fight and stop being friends. Near the end of the school year, Greg takes a blame for Rowly and they become friends again. I thought this book was weird because there was a lot of drama between the main characters, Rowly and Greg. This book reminded me of my worst day of school. If you like comic and drama books then you would like this book.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
by Jeff Kinney

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Reviewer: DaMani
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Plot: Greg is in a new grade with new experiences.
Characters: Greg, Rowley, Greg’s Family
Setting: Present day, day/night at school

I thought this book was funny and very realistic because Greg is like a real live kid. This book reminded me of myself and my friend Jaren. If you like How to Eat Fried Worms then you would like this book.

How to Eat Fried Worms
by Thomas Rockwell, Illustrated by Emily McCully

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Reviewer: Alexis
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Plot: Two boys make a bargain.
Characters: Billy, Alan, Tom, Jow, and Billy’s parents.
Setting: Modern day, school

I thought this book was funny with some really good tricks. This book reminded me of when my mom told me my dad once ate his boogers! If you like 101 Ways to Bug Your Parents then you would like this book.