Friday, November 16, 2012

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.


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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.