Book Bites Reviews

Two Times The Fun
by Beverly Cleary
Review by Melody
The book is simple and realistic. The boy digs a hole and the girl falls in.

Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer
Review by Tessa
A boy tries to steal from the faeries.

The Beast of Burden: Animal Rites
by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson
Review by Paige
This book is very touching. It was a good book and I really liked it.

Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
Review by Tim
It was a good book. I liked it because it was very descriptive and full of action.

Starters
by Lissa Price
Review by Tori
It was an OK book but it's not something that I would read again.

The Demi-God Files
by Rick Riordan
Review by Jesse
Three short stories that tell about Percy's "smaller" adventures. In one, Percy, Thalia and Nico DeAngelo go to the Underworld on a mission to find "Hades" power weapon, a sword that Persephone had made.
In another story, Percy, Annabeth, Beckendorf and Selena are playing capture the flag and find a metal dragon head.  Beckendorf tries to take the head but it gets stolen by ants.

Other Books Read and Discussed
The Other Side of The Mountain by Jean Craighead George

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by M.J. Knight

Mythlopedia: She's All That by Megan Bryant

Darkside by Tom Becker

Book Bites Reviews

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making
by Catherynne Valente
Review by Tessa
The book is about fantasy, friendship and surprise. September believes that her life is boring so she ventures into Fairylands, ruled by the Marquess. My favorite part is when September meets A through L. You should read this book because you will fall in love with it.

Witch World
by Christopher Pike
Review by Paige
A girl, who knows she is a witch, is on her way to Los Angeles. I like when she says she is a witch. I recommend this book to anyone who likes action.

Feed
by M.T. Anderson
Review by Tori
Feed is set in the future when everyone has a chip inserted in their brain that acts as both a computer and television. The main character falls in love with a girl who has only recently received her chip. My favorite part was when the narrator used the word "unit" as slang where we would use words like "dude", "yo" or "what's up". I recommend this book because it is so sad.

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Book Bites Reviews 12/6/12

Once Upon a Toad
by Heather Vogel Frederick
Review by Katelyn
You should read this book because it is really funny

The Lightening Thief
by Rick Riordan
Review by Lidia
You should read this book because it's also a major motion picture.
My favorite part was when Percy and Annabeth went to Olympus.

Born at Midnight
by C.C. Hunter
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it is interesting. My favorite part was when Perry turns into a cat.

Awake at Dawn
by C.C. Hunter
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it is filled with surprises. My favorite part was when Perry turns into a lion.

The Reptile Room
by Lemony Snicket
Review by Tesa
You should read this bok because it is a mystery book that is the 2nd book of a series. It is always a surprise. My favorite part was when they met their uncle.

The Dark Is Rising
by Susan Coopern
Review by Paige
You should read this book because it has lots of details and adventure My favorite part was when he turns 11.

Ruby's Slippers
by Tricia Rayburn
Review by Melody
You should read this book because the girl is poor.

Heck
by Dale E. Basye
Review by Katelyn
You should read this book because it is really funny. My favorite part was when Marlo opened up her teacher's stomach and found a mini me inside of her.

The Hundred Dresses
by Eleanor Estes
You should read this book because it is interesting. My favorite part was when Wanda leaves.

Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
by Jordan Sonnenblick
Review by Jody
You should read this book if you like drums. The boy in the book is an amazing drummer but this story is also very dramatic. My favorite part was when he is playing with the band and he is in the "zone".

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
by Jeff Kinney
Review by Conrad
In this book, Greg is being lazy while everyone else is enjoying summer.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
by Jeff Kinney
Review by Conrad
This book was about a weird kid in a weird family.

Book Bites November 15th

Here's a list of books discussed yesterday at Book Bites. Some title's include the readers review. Add your book to the discussion by joining us on Thursdays @ 4:30. (There will be no Book Bites next week due to Thanksgiving.) Program is for students in grades 4-8.

See a full list of books discussed here and here.

The Paradise Trap
by Catherine Jinks

Royally Crushed
by Nikki Burnham

First Kill
by Heather Brewer

The Serpent's Shadow
by Rick Riordan

The House of Many Ways
by Diana Wynne Jones
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it's magical. My favorite part was when her magic goes awry and bubbles fill the room.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
by Jeff Kinney
Review by Conrad
You should read this book because it's funny and weird. My favorite part was when Manny turned off the power in all the house except for his room and they thought there was a storm.

Waggit's Tale
by Peter Howe
Review by Paige
You should read this book because it is adventurous. My favorite part was when Waggit me Tazar.

Book Bites Fall Review

Listed below you will find the books that have been discussed recently during Book Bites. Some of them include reviews by students. Check out the entire list of titles here, and join us Thursdays @ 4:30 for books, discussion and snacks. For students in grades 4-8. (Book Bites will continue through the holiday season, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.)
 

I Am A Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be Your Class President

by Josh Lieb

Where the Red Fern Grows

by Wilson Rawls

Review by Conrad

You should read this book because it is sad, very sad and very happy too. My favorite part was when he gets his dogs.

Nathanial Fludd: Beastologist

The Flight of the Phoenix

by R.L. LaFevers

Mail Order Ninja

by Joshua Elder

Review by Conrad

You should read this book because it's funny and interesting and also a bit crazy. My favorite part was when he got elected for class president.

 

Chi's Sweet Home

by Konami Kanata

 

The Dragon Heir

by Cinda Williams Chima

Review by Joci

You should read this book if you like stories about Wizards and other magical possesers.  My favorite part is when Jason finds the cave full of treasures and magical amulets.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby

by Nick Bruel

Review by Elizabeth

You should read this book because it does not have a lot of words and is very funny. My favorite part was when Bad Kitty meets the dog.

The Missing Piece

by Shel Silverstein

Review by Morgan

My favorite part of this book was the line, "Grease my knees and fleeze my bees."

Robinson Crusoe

by Daniel Defoe

 

Fang Girl

by Helen Keeble

The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd

by Heather Brewer

Review by Katelyn

I liked this book because it shows the struggles with Elysia and him being the Pravus and his love life.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

by Rick Riordan

Don Quixote

by Cervantes

The Peculier

by Stefen Bachman

 

Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy

by Dav Pilkey

Review by Conrad

You should read this book because it's sssososo funny.

Book Bites Reviews

Sepron the Sea Serpent by Adam Blade (Series: Beast Quest)
Reviewed by Conrad
You should read this book because it is very good.

Alfred Hitchcock's Witches Brew

Reviewed by B-liz

You should read this book because there are witches and vampires. My favorite part was when the patient discovered the doctor was a vampire.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

Reviewed by Tori

You should read this book because it's sad and has a great theme. My favorite part was when she became friends with Rontu.

Check out this list of all the titles recommended and reviewed by our Book Bites group and join us today, Oct. 18 at 4:30 PM for books and snacks.

Book Bites Reviews

These books were reviewed and discussed at Book Bites, our informal book discussion for grades 4-8. Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 for snacks and book talk.

Trouble Don't Last
by Shelly Pearsall
Reviewed by B-Liz

This book is about a slave trying to escape north. I like this book because it is exciting. You should read this book because it talks about slavery.











Imadoki
by Yuu Watase
Review by Tori

This book is about a romantic kick-butt story! I recommend it. I like this book because I have mixed emotions. You should read this book because it's great and it has a point not just fighting.






Cosmic
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Review by Conrad

This book is about a kid that has a medical disorder that makes him tall. He can chaperone for a NASA space mission and lie about going on a field trip to his mom. I like this book because it's funny. You should read this book because it's funny.