Book Review by Taylor
Title: The Class Election from the Black Lagoon
Author: Mike Thaler 

            Have you ever wanted to win an election? Well, in this story, The Class Election from the Black Lagoon, a boy named Hubie was trying to be president.  But, oh-uh, here comes Trubie, Doris and Fodle wants to be the first women for president.  How can Hubie win election?  Well, read this story to find out more. 
            I felt just like Doris.  I would want to be the first women to be president.  I would feel so proud of myself.  I know you would feel the same way too if you won an election. 
            I loved this story because the cover illustrations are really beautiful.  The inside illustrations are nice even though they are black and white.  I don’t have a least favorite part of this story because it has wonderful words. 
            I would recommend this book, The Class Election from the Black Lagoon to anyone who is interested in elections or debates.  I loved this book because it is really funny.  So you should really read it!

Book Review by Julia
Title: Horrible Harry’s Secret
Author: Suzy Kline 

            Did you ever like someone, but are afraid to tell them how you feel?  Then, you should read, Horrible Harry’s Secret.  It’s about Horrible Harry secretly loving Song Lee, but then he gets all mushy because he was in love.  Will Song Lee feel the same way is Harry asks her if she likes him back.  If you want to know what happens, you’ll have to read this book. 
            In this book, I can relate to Horrible Harry because I like someone in my class a lot.  It’s like I am Horrible Harry and (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) is Song Lee.  I think it’s really cool that I can make a connection to Horrible Harry in this
story. 
            This book is a great book! I loved it!  I think the author, Suzy Kline is great at giving characters personalities.  Horrible Harry is so funny, Song Lee is sweet, Sidney is a prankster and their teacher, Miss Mackle is very creative.  I bet Suzy Kline has a great personality too! 
            I would recommend this book to anybody who has felt like Horrible Harry.  I would imagine lots of people have had a crush on someone in their class like Horrible Harry and me.  People who like romantic stories might also enjoy reading it. 

Book Review by Caroline
Title: Frog and Toad are Friends
Author: Arnold Lobel 

            Do you have a friend you do everything with?  Then, you should read, Frog and Toad are Friends!  The story is about a frog and a toad that do everything together.  One day, Toad was upset because he never gets a letter sent to him.  If you want to see if Toad gets a letter and becomes happy again, then you will have to check this book out of the library! 
            I connected to Toad in Chapter Four, “A Swim” because Toad became very embarrassed at the thought of being seen in his bathing suit.  Have you ever felt embarrassed?  I have.  When I was four years old, I was embarrassed when a soccer ball hit me in the head.  
            I liked this book very much.  My favorite part was when Toad lost a button.  He said, “The whole world is covered with buttons, and not one of them is mine!”  If was so funny!  I loved that line.

Book Review by William
Title: Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery
Author: Doug Cushman 

            Did someone steal Aunt Eater’s bag?  What was that shadow on the wall?  Well, in the book, Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery, find out the answers to these and other questions.  In this story, Aunt Eater has some tricky problems.  You can help her solve them when you read Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery. 
            I can relate to some of the things that happened in this book, such as: I have lost things that I need and then I find them again!  I’ve found clues to where things are and I have seen weird figures and shadows! 
            I really enjoyed this book!  My favorite part was when Aunt Eater got everyone crazy!  She did it by mistaking a figure of a robber! 
            I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries.  This book is great because you get to help Aunt Eater figure out her problems like a real detective!

Book Review by Maci
Title: Aunt Eater’s Mystery Vacation
Author: Doug Cushman 

            Did you ever have a mystery that took a long time to solve?  If you did, check out this book.  It is mysterious: beginning, middle and end.  In this book, someone was going into the library and nobody knew who that person was.  To find out who the mystery person was and why that person was going into the library, you’ll have to read this book.  Aunt Eater had a hard time solving this mystery, but maybe you’ll have an easier time solving it.  Look for Aunt Eater’s Mystery Vacation in our school library! 
            I can relate to Aunt Eater when she had a hard time figuring out who the person was that was going into the library.  I once lost one of my toys and had a hard time finding it.   
            I loved this book!  It has soooo many details.  The author does a good job describing the characters, so that you feel that you are the characters.  You can feel the characters' feelings.  If you read this book, the feelings that you will feel will be really happy and that is the same way Aunt Eater felt. 
            I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and anyone who loves to read.  With this mystery…you will really get into the book.

Book Review by Kyle
Title: The Talking T-Rex
Author: Ron Roy 

            This story, The Talking T-Rex was about three friends who are looking forward to seeing their friend Jud.  Jud has a big surprise, a new visitor named Tyrone who happens to be a tyrannosaurus.  After the Green Lawn Show, Jud’s money disappears.  Read this book to find out what happened to all the money. 
            I could relate to Jud in this story.  I have a habit of losing my stuff. 
           I liked how Josh was active and funny.  I have a good sense of humor and I am active too!
            I liked this book a lot.  It made me think of the old days when there were still dinosaurs.  My favorite part of this book had to do with the lost money.   
            I would recommend this book to anyone who likes dinosaurs and money.  Younger readers who are seven years and up will enjoy this adventure.  Don’t forget to look in the library to find, The Talking T-Rex.

Book Review by Katie
Title: Jumping into Nothing
Author: Gina Willner-Pardo 

            Did you ever feel scared about diving off the high dive?  Read this adventurous book, Jumping into Nothing with Sophie and Annalise.  In the story, Sophie is very scared to go on the high dive and Annalise tries to convince Sophie that it is not scary.  In Jumping into Nothing, my favorite character was Sophie because when I was little I was scared to dive off the high dive too.  It’s pool season now…so go to the library to check out this book, Jumping into Nothing.
             I can relate to how Sophie feels in this book about jumping off the high dive.  I have felt scared like Sophie was scared in the book.  I am no longer scared to jump off the high-dive and now I can dive off high dives almost five times a week!   I have fun diving just as Sophie does in this story.
            I loved this book!  I loved it when Sophie tried to face her fear by doing things that she was afraid and scared to do.  I did not like it when Sophie decided one of the things she would do to face her fear was eat some kind of gross bug!
           I would recommend this book, Jumping into Nothing to kids seven years and up.  I would also recommend this book to people who are afraid to dive off the high dive.  Some people who may like this book are people who like summer and who don’t like the high dive!

Book Review by Marissa
Title: Junie B., First Grader Aloha-ha-ha!
Author: Barbara Park 

            Have you ever gone on a vacation and it turned out really wrong?  If you think it might happen to you, then maybe you’ll want to read about Junie B’s vacation in Junie B., First Grader Aloha-ha-ha!  To find out more about this book, you’ll have to check it out from the library.   
            When Junie B. goes on vacation it might turn out wrong.  I am lucky because when I go on vacation usually nothing bad happens except sometimes it rains when my family and I want to go to the beach.
            I loved this book because Junie B. is so funny.  One funny part was when Barbara Park has Junie B. say, “Alo-who?” Alo-ha is the Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye.
            I would recommend this book to anyone who likes funny books.  There are also other funny Junie B. books to choose from because they are a series.  At the JV Mall, the book store has almost all of the Junie B. books, so go and buy one!

Book Review by Hope
Title: The Secret Lunch Special
Author: Peter Calanotto and Pamela Schembri 

            Have you ever lost your lunch box?  If you did not check out The Secret Lunch Special, you should!  The girl in the story, Emily lost her lunch box.  She was afraid that she was going to get a lunch ticket.  To find out whether she finds her lunch box or gets a lunch ticket, you will have to read the book.
            I have never lost my lunch box, but I have lost my gloves.  I am lucky because I always get them back.  I can relate to Emily when she felt sad and worried about her lost lunch box.
            I really liked this book because of the characters.  I loved this book because sometimes you lose something just like Emily did in this story.  I liked Emily because when she lost her lunch box, she didn’t know what to do.  I felt bad for her.  My least favorite part of the book was when Vinni put her lunch box in front of Emily’s face.
            I would recommend this book for all second graders because it teaches you not to get upset when you lose something.  Everybody may lose something from time to time.   You don’t always get back your lost item…but don’t get upset!

Book Review by Chloe
Title: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of Flight 54
Author: David A. Adler 

            Did you ever lose someone or something?  Well, then you’ll love Cam Jansen and the Mystery of Flight 54.  In this story, Cam Jansen was driving to the airport with her family to pick up her Aunt Molly.  Aunt Molly’s suitcase was missing.  To find out what happened to her missing suitcase and the Green’s granddaughter, you’ll have to read this story.
            In the book, Cam Jansen and the Mystery of Flight 54, the Greens lost their granddaughter.  I could relate to Simone, the granddaughter because I did the same thing one time in a store.  I thought I lost my mom, but then I found her.  From then on, I knew to stay with the person who is watching me.
            I loved this book!  My favorite part in this book is when they threw a surprise party for Aunt Molly!  I didn’t like it when Cam’s dad drove Cam’s mom home and Aunt Molly had to watch Cam and Eric.
            I would recommend this book to all second graders who like mysteries.  This book is part of series, so there are lots of Cam Jansen mystery books in the library.  Go and check one out!

Book Review by Julia S.
Title: Nate the Great and the Missing Key
Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat 

            Have you ever tried a mystery before?  Well, in this story, Nate the Great and the Missing Key, there is a character named Nate the Great who is a detective.  In this story, Nate the Great’s friend, Annie was missing her key and needed Nate the Great’s help to get it back.  Read this story to find out the mystery.
            When I read this book, I felt just like I did when my sister hid something special that belonged to me.  In this story, Annie, Nate the Great’s friend has the same problem as I did with my sister.  That’s why I enjoyed this book because I could relate to Annie when she lost her key.
            I loved this book!  I liked the character Annie.  My least favorite part of the story was when Nate the Great got kicked out of the bank.
            I would recommend this book to people who like mysteries and to read long books.  This book is like a chapter book, but there aren’t any chapters.  It’s just a good, long, interesting book.

Book Review by Dylan
Title: Shark Tooth Tale
Author: Abby Klein 

            Have you ever lost a tooth?  I am sure many of you have.  Then, you might enjoy the story, Shark Tooth Tale.  Freddy liked shark teeth and was lucky to get one from a treasure store.  Freddy decided to bring his shark tooth to school even though his mother warned him not to because he might lose it.  If you want to find out what happened to the tooth, then you should read this book.
            I can relate to Freddy when he lost his shark tooth.  One time, I lost my lunch box, but I found it the next day.  I felt really happy because my lunch box was a lot of money.
            This book was really funny and I loved it!  My favorite part was when Freddie lost his shark’s tooth.  I have lots of other favorite parts.  One was when Freddie first gets the shark tooth.   One of my other favorite parts I can’t tell you about it because I would be giving up the ending.
            I would recommend this book to anyone because it is so funny.  People who like books will also love this book.  So go to the library or bookstore to see if you can find, Shark Tooth Tale.

Book Review by Joey
Title: Dolphins at Daybreak
Author: Mary Pope Osborne 

            Have you ever stolen a submarine and gotten a ride from a dolphin?  Well, in this story, Dolphins at Daybreak, two kids, Annie and Jack go on an adventure to the ocean.  You’ll have to read the book to see what kind of trouble Jack and Annie get into on their ocean adventure.
            I could relate to a lot of things in this story.  Once, my friend, John went to Florida and got to swim with real dolphins!  I loved this story because it’s about dolphins and dolphins are cool.
            I liked this book a lot.  I really like animals and this book is about animals.  My favorite part of the story is how the characters in the story got to ride on dolphins.  I wish I could ride a dolphin.  Maybe, one day I will get to ride a dolphin!
            I would recommend this book to animal lovers.  Children of all ages will enjoy reading this book.  Go to the library and check out this book, Dolphins at Daybreak. 

Book Review by Greg
Title: Stanley
Author: Syd Hoff 

            Do you want to live in a cage?  Caves are filled with dirt, bats and rocks.  Stanley and all cavemen are very different.  Stanley doesn’t like living in a cave.  The other cavemen chase him away.  Read this book, Stanley to find out what kind of home Stanley builds and how the other cavemen feel when they see Stanley’s new home.
           I could relate to Stanley because he likes to do a lot of the things that I like to do.  I like to plant and smell flowers.  I like to feed animals.  I like to climb trees and lay in the grass.  I make houses for snails.  I like to draw pictures of animals.  All of these self connections made me feel closer to Stanley.
            I liked this book, Stanley because it made me laugh and smile.  My favorite part of the book was in the middle and end.  In the middle of the book, it reminded me of climbing in the trees.  At the end of the book, it brought me happiness.  My least favorite part was when one of the cavemen got Stanley with the rocks.
            I would recommend this book to another person because it was a funny book.  The type of person who might like this book could even be an adult.  I know that my dad would enjoy reading this book, too.

Book Review by Ava
Title: The Case of the Secret Valentine
Author: James Preller 

            Do you like mysteries?  The Case of the Secret Valentine is a  story about two detectives that are friends.  This book is about a Valentine’s Day letter and the detectives are trying to figure out who gave them the Valentine’s Day letter.  The main characters are Theodore and Mila.  My favorite character was Mila because she was funny in the way she had her friend do all the work.  If you like a good mystery, read this book for more information.
            I felt similar to how the characters did in the story.  When they read the letter they were disappointed, and I was, too. 
            I loved this book.  My favorite part of this book was towards the end, but you’ll have to read the story to see what I am writing about.  It had something to do with the letter and some spelling mistakes.  I don’t have a least favorite part of this story because it was such a good book.
            I would recommend this book to another person because it’s a fantastic children’s book.  This book is a mysterious, funny book.  I would like a funny, mysterious person to read this book.

Book Review by Matthew
Title: A to Z Mysteries-The Vampire’s Vacation
Author: Ron Roy 

            Have you ever thought something was real, but isn’t?  Then, you should read this book, The Vampire’s Vacation.  It’s about three kids named Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose.  Josh finds a creepy looking guy in a food market.  He thinks he’s a vampire.  Could he be a vampire, or is it just his imagination?  To find out you’ll have to read the book.
            I couldn’t imagine if I saw a guy that looked like a vampire!  I would love to solve a mystery like this.
            My favorite part of this book was when Nate, Ruth Rose's brother, was drawing Superman and Spiderman fighting a big purple monster.
            I really think people who like scary things and believe in vampires will like this story.  I would recommend this story to children 6 and up.

Book Review by Emma
Title: Days with Frog and Toad
Author: Arnold Lobel 

            Have you ever woken up and your house was a mess?  Well, in Days with Frog and Toad, Toad’s house was like that too.  He said he would clean it tomorrow.  Sometimes Toad said funny things like "blah" and Frog was a nag a lot.
            This book reminds me of when I don’t take care of my room and it’s just messy.  Then my mom says, “Emma clean up your room!”
            I loved this book.  I think that it is very funny how Toad is shorter than Frog and Frog is taller than Toad.  I thought it was funny how Frog is always nagging.
            I would recommend this book to a person who likes Frog and Toad and to people who like funny stories.

Book Review by Michael
Title: Nate the Great Goes Undercover
Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat 

            This story is about a detective.  He has so many cool cases.  The main characters are Nate, Sludge and Oliver.  My favorite character was Sludge because he is cute and he likes pancakes like me.  Nate ran into some problems on this case.  You’ll have to read this book to find out what happens in Nate the Great Goes Undercover.
            When I eat pancakes, I eat them so slowly because they are delicious.  Nate does that too.  One time, I felt like a detective (like Nate) when my brother, Timothy lost my Fantastic Four figure and I found it.
            I liked the book very much.  My favorite part was when Nate went in the garbage can and he said to himself that he smelled bad.
            I would recommend this book to another person because was funny.  The funniest part of the book was when Nate was shaking in the garbage can.

Book Review by Sam
Title: Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery
Author: Doug Cushman 

            Have you ever wanted to be a detective?  Well, then maybe you’ll like this book, Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery.   The main character is Aunt Eater!  Aunt Eater always runs into a lot of mysteries.  My favorite character was Mr. Chumly who is a crocodile.  If you like to read mysteries, then go to the library and read Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery.
            This book reminds me of my Lego Indiana Jones book because both of these books have mysteries in them that get solved.  I liked that Aunt Eater never gets angry.  I find that I can get frustrated when I get lost in a game.
            I loved this book because it’s scary.  I loved the part when all the animals thought that a jewel thief was there, but the thief really wasn’t there.
            I would recommend this book to someone who likes scary books.  Any kid who likes a good mystery will enjoy this story.

Book Review by James
Title: The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon
Author: Mike Thaler 

            Have you ever felt like you don’t have a talent?  This is what happens in this story, The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon.  The boy in the story gets very nervous about getting on stage.  The boy was my favorite character because he was very talented.  Will he get over this fear and go out on the stage?  You will have to read this book to see what happens.
            This book reminds me of how I got afraid on stage one time.  I was on stage at French Hill for our concert and was nervous just like the boy was in this story.
            I loved this story so, so much.  My favorite part was when the boy was afraid to go on stage.  My least favorite part was when the boy picks his nose.
            I think children who like funny books will like to read this story.

Book Review by Sami
Title: Nate the Great and the Musical Note
Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Craig Sharmat 

            Do you like mysteries?  If you do, then you will love this book, Nate the Great and the Musical Note.  Nate is a detective.  In this story he was looking for Rosamond’s musical note.  My favorite character was the dog, Sludge because he was very funny.  Will Nate solve this case?  Go to the library and check out this book to see if Nate finds the musical note.
            I can relate to the characters in the book.  Once I was getting chased by a bee and my brother thought that I was dancing.  That was funny.
            I liked this book very much.  One of my favorite parts in this story was when Nate was in the shower and he came out without clothes on.  Ha, ha!!!
            I would recommend this book anyone who likes a good mystery.  I think children who are first graders and kindergartners will enjoy it too, if their parents read it to them.  It was a funny book.

Book Review by Lindsay
Title: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Author: Mary Pope Osborne 

            Do you like unicorns?  If you do, you might want to read this story, Blizzard of the Blue Moon.  It was about a brother and sister that wanted to go to a castle.  They wanted to save a unicorn from these bad people who were trying to make the unicorn into a bad unicorn by taking the unicorn to their world.  To find out what happens to the unicorn, you’ll have to read this book!
            This book reminds me of when two people are on one team and two people are on another team.  They begin to fight over you.  That’s kind of what happened in this story.  I know when this happens to me it doesn’t feel good.
            I loved this book.  It is a good book.  I think all children would enjoy this book.  My favorite part of this story was when the horse comes into the story.  My least favorite part of this story was when the characters were fighting over which team the horse was going to be on.
            I would recommend this book to people who enjoy adventurous books.  Some children might need their moms or dads to read it with them because it is a long book.

Book Review by Andrew
Title: A to Z Mysteries-The Skeleton School
Author: Ron Roy 

            Do you like April Fool’s Day pranks?  If you do, then you will love this book, A to Z Mysteries-The Skeleton School.  This story is about a principal named Mr. Dillon who pulls a April Fool’s Day joke on the whole school that involves a skeleton.  Josh, Dink and Ruth ran into a problem when they couldn’t find the skeleton Mr. Bones.  You will have to read the book to figure out Mr. Dillon’s prank.
            Since this book was about Mr. Bones, a skeleton who is usually in the nurse’s office, I can relate to going to the nurse’s office.  Hasn’t everyone gone to the nurse’s office at school?  I don’t go very often, but some people do!
            I liked this book because I enjoyed the mystery in it.  It was also a funny book.  The characters were great because they are the ones who are involved in the mystery.  My favorite part of the story was when Josh, Dink and Ruth were looking for the skeleton.  I also liked the end, but you’ll have to read it to find out why I liked the ending.
            I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and skeletons.  Children who are in second, third and fourth grade would probably enjoy reading this book.