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.

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Book Reveiws

Pandora Gets Jealous by Carolyn Hennesy
Review by #13
You should read this book because it has Greek in it. My favorite part was when Alcie gets cursed.







The kids didn't have any further reviews today, and instead made a list of their favorite books. Click each cover to find these books in our catalog.

For a full list of titles discussed at Book Bites, click here and here. Book Bites has ended for the summer. Join us again in the fall, starting September 13th.

Book Reviews

Maximum Ride, The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Reveiw by Z
You should read this book because it's an epic adventure of 6 kids with wings called the Flock. They are on the run from the "School" and the "Erasers", which are wolf/human mutants. My favorite part was when Max was on the search for the best chocolate chip cookies. Her and Fang get cookies and Max went into a really big explanation about the cookie and Fang says it's fine.


Murder She Wrote, A Little Yuletide Murder by Donald Bain
Review by #13
You should read this book because someone killed the man who played Santa Claus in the Christmas parade. My favorite part was when the waitress was butting into the gossip.





Double Feature by Julia DeVillers
Review by Katelyn
You should read this book because it was really funny. My favorite part was Payton's head was full of grease.





Nation by Terry Pratchett
Review by Tori
You should read this book because it's exciting. My favorite part was at the beginning. (I only read the beginning so far.)







Clementine by Sarah Pennypacker
Review by Miss Chrissy
You should read this book because Clementine is really funny and the book is written as if she is talking to the reader. My favorite part is when Clementine colors hair back on her friends head with permanent markers because they accidentally cut it all off. And when she calls her little brother rutabaga.




The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling
by Maryrose Wood
Review by Miss Chrissy
You should read this book because a very young governess has to teach two children who were raised by wolves. 



To see a list of all the books discussed in Book Bites, click here and here.

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.

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