Book Reviews

Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings by Helene Boudreau
Review by Melody
You should read this book because it is adventurous, exciting, odd and funny. My favorite part was when she said she was excited for her first zit.


The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Review by Tori
You should read this book because the book inspires you. My favorite part was when they see the boxcar.







Wolves by John Bonnett Wexo
Review by Lasy
You should read this book because it gives you a lot of facts about wolves. You can learn a lot of stuff. My favorite part was when I learned about how tall wolves are.

Just Grace by Charise Harper
Review by Melody
You should read this book because Grace spills grape juice on her favorite shirt. That was my favorite part.

These books were chosen and reviews by the kids in our Book Bites club. We meet every Thursday at 12  for lunch and reading. Call the library for more information.

Check out the full list of books read by our Book Bites club here and here.

Book Reviews
Books are chosen by kids and reviews written by kids.

The Mark of the Golden Dragon by L.A. Meyer
Review by Tori

You should read this book because it is exciting. My favorite part was everything.







Elizabeth, Homecoming Warrior by Elizabeth
Review by #13
You should read this book because it has karate in it. My favorite part was when Elizabeth had 35 kids.

The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss
Review by Special Agent Oso #1
You should read this book because it has a talking cat and fish in it. My favorite part was all the cat rhymes.







The Star Of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson
Review by Chrissy
Annika reminds me of a classic fairy tale star. Abandoned at birth and by chance raised by an eccentric bunch of professors, she is smart, sweet and brave. All things she will need when the truth about who she is finally comes out.

To reserve a copy of any of these books or to see the full list of books chosen by the kids in our Book Bites club, click here.

This week's reviews:
Fourth Grade Rat by Jerry Spinelli
Review by Tyler

You should read this book because it's about Suds, the main character who does not want to be a rat but he is one anyway. My favorite part was where it tells you the grade nick names.




Alice Miranda At School by Jacqueline Harvey
Review by Melody
You should read this book because it is fun. My favorite part was EVERYTHING.







No Longer Simple by Melissa Gregory
Review by B-Liz
You should read this book it has flying in it. My favorite part was when Maddy's ex-boyfriend tries to kill Maddy like he did her mom.


Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka
Review by Chrissy
Scieszka is one of the best authors for guys, and we find out why in this very funny biography about his childhood, growing up in a house filled with 6 brothers. Even the dogs and cats were boys, and everyone got into trouble often, with hilarious results.




Check out the full list of books we've discussed in Book Bites here, and join us on Thurs. at 12:00 to add your book to the list.

Book Reviews
These reviews were submitted by the members of our Book Bites program. Join us on Thurs. at 12 for lunch and bring the book you are reading to share with the group. (For school age kids who are reading well on their own.)

 Dust City by Robert Paul Weston
Review by B-liz
You should read this book because there are goblins and wolves. My favorite part was when a wolf scratches the goblin.







Alice Miranda at School by Jacques harvey
Review by Melody

You should read this book because its odd, fun, and people scream on the floor. My favorite part was when Jancinta is on the floor screaming.





Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan
Review by Laurel
You should read this book because some of the parts of the book was funny. My favorite part was when Marley and his owners were driving in the car, and Marley jumped out the window when the car was moving.





 
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Review by Gabby
You should read this book because it's about a group of brothers whose parents die and they live on their own. There are socs and greasers. My favorite part was when Johnny stabbed Bob because he was drowning Pony Boy.






Cars: the novelization by Lisa Papademetriou
Review by William
You should read this book because it's a funny book. My favorite part was when McQueen rolled out of the semi-truck (Mac).

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review by Tara
I liked the book because wolves and panthers and bears roamed the deep Wisconsin woods in the 1870's. My favorite part was when Laura got her doll.


The Life of a Boy Named Bob by Sandy
Review by Sandy
You should read this book because Bob goes to school and makes a friend and sees her everywhere he goes. My favorite part was when Bob had a fight with his mom.

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review by Brittany
You should read this book because it is a really good book. My favorite part was when the Indians came in the house.



The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Review by Chrissy
You should read this book because it's about a orphaned boy being raised by ghosts. This presents all kinds of interesting problems, since ghosts don't usually eat anything or need to find anything for a toddler to eat. My favorite part is the first sentence. "There was a knife in the darkness." Super creepy.

To place a hold on any of these titles, click here to visit the library catalog.

Book Reviews
These reviews were submitted by the members of our Book Bites program. Join us on Thurs. at 12 for lunch and bring the book you are reading to share with the group. (For school age kids who are reading well on their own.)

Baby Mouse Queen of the World by Jennifer Holm
Review by Gabby
You should read this book because it's about mouse who thinks she has to be queen. My favorite part was when she dumped the popcorn on a friend.









Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Review by Chrissy
You should read this book because it is full of stories and fables and really beautiful illustrations. My favorite part is when MinLi by the magic goldfish.





Fly Girl by Sherri Smith
Review by Nicole
You should read this book because it is a historical fiction based on Sweetwater Texas. It is very adventurous and funny. My favorite part was when the best friend dies.






A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
Review by B-liz
You should read this book because Hansel and Gretel get their heads cut off. My favorite part was when Hansel and Gretel get their heads cut off.






Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it adventurous. My favorite book in the series is "In The Belly of the Bloodhound."







How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Review by William
You should read this book because action is always happening. My favorite part was when the hooligan boys got their dragons. Hiccup gave away his first dragon to Fishlegs and he ends up with a mini-dragon.






Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Review by Laurel
You should read this book because it's a very good book. My favorite part was when Opal says that Winn-Dixie is her dog.










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Summer Events For Children @ the Newton Falls Public Library 

 Babies and Toddlers  
Baby Bugs Wed. @ 10:30 AM starting June 6. Interactive play, music and books for ages 6 to 36 months.

**Sunshine Babies June 7 and July 5 @ 10:30 AM Sensory activities that can get messy. Held outside, weather permitting. For ages 6 to 36 mos.


Preschool Age Children  
 Family Time Tues. @ 6:00 PM starting June 5. Stories, songs and games celebrating your child’s imagination. Hunt for fairies, and chase dragons with us. For ages 0 to 5 years.

**Story Time Wed. @11:00 AM starting June 6. Travel the stars as we read about the animals in our constellations, and enjoy songs and crafts as well. For ages 2.5 to 5 years.

Read To Me Children can complete reading readiness activities with an adult and earn weekly prizes. For children ages 0-5. Register starting June 4.


School Age Children (Ages 5-12 or entering grades K-6)  

Pajama Party! June 6 @1:00 PM. Kick off Summer with a party. Come dressed in your pajamas, make your own ice cream sundae, enjoy games and activities.  

Reach for the Stars June 13 @1:00 PM. Blast off with games, crafts and activities about space, astronauts, rockets and stars.  

Rock the Red Carpet June 20 @ 1:00 PM. Dress as a Hollywood Star and walk the red carpet for the cameras. Complete quizzes and games about your favorite actors and singers.

Night @ the Library June 27 @ 1:00 PM. Watch out, the library books are coming alive. Meet your favorite book characters, in the flesh.

**One World-One Dream July 11 @ 1:00 PM. Journey to the future with one little boy, and make your own dream pillow to take home. Register now for this program. Space is limited.

Summer Stock Children’s Theater Presents July 18 @ 2:00 PM. The KSU traveling theater will perform.  

Campout Party! July 25 @ 1:00 PM Join us for hot dogs and smores on the lawn and enjoy games and prizes.  

**Magic Tree House Club Thurs. @ 11:00 AM, June 14, 21 & 28. Meet in the tree house for activities and snacks based on Jack and Annie’s adventures.

 **Outdoor Artists Thurs. @ 11:00 AM, July 12, 19 & 26. Artists will meet outside on the lawn (weather permitting) for messy art projects like spatter painting.  

**Library Sprouts Garden Club Tues. @ 4:30 PM starting June 5. Learn about gardens, plants and healthy eating while helping tend the library garden. Come dressed to work, and meet outside (weather permitting)

**Book Bites Thurs. @ 12:00 starting June 7. For students who are reading fluently on their own. Bring what you are reading and your lunch, and we’ll provide the drinks and dessert as we discuss what we are reading together.

Summer Reading Club Starts June 4. Register anytime. Read one hour each week, bring your log to the library weekly to claim your prize.

**denotes programs that require pre-registration. Call the library anytime to register.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own short poem (no rhymes required) using the titles on books. E-mail me your picture at chrissybraun@newtonfalls.org or stop by the library to create a poem using our books. Pictures will be posted on our Facebook page.