Below are two more book reviews from Katie. Thanks!
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Here are two more book reviews.
"Toy Dance Party" is a cute little sequel to "Toys Go Out". Emily Jenkins can really make the toys seem to come to life as they have very eventful days.
The main characters, bossy, know-it-all, StingRay, courageous buffalo Lumphy, and a round, independent, red ball named Plastic. As these old toys become rejected by their six-year-old owner, the little girl is growing up. She now takes an interest in the silent Barbies who the toys deeply envy. As they go to the movies, think deeply, have exciting adventures, and try to get the Girl's attention, the silent Barbies seem to take it all away.
If you haven't read the first story, I suggest you read it too. It has beautifully illustrated sequences of pictures also.
"The People of Sparks", I finished the other day.
A thrilling, suspenseful sequel to "The City of Ember". This book tells of the land above Ember. The land with the blue sky, plentiful soil, but not great as riches as our present day. The people of Sparks are to share their belongings between the Emberites, but not everyone is pleased about this. Soon, war breaks out, as the Emberites discover hurtful and displeasing notices, and believe the Sparks people are accusing them of things they did not commit. Can the Emberites and the people of Sparks make peace between each other? Read this book to find out!
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Dear Adora,
I've posted a lot of book reviews over the last few days. I'm giving you permission to copy whichever ones you want to post on this blog.
Katie
Okay Adora. Finally, here are a ton of book reviews. I got them from Goodreads and my blog. Well, here goes.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
I finally read Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. It was a hallarious read that I couldn't put down. I read it in one sitting, while looking at the pictures. I tried to take my time so I could study the cartoons. Greg is the main character, Rowley is his friend, but I still thought Fregley was pretty funny. Read this book and laugh-out loud!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules
Rodrick Rules was twice as funny as the first one. Greg Heffley is finding fault in his brother, Rodrick, but just as much fault in his younger brother also. Rodrick throws a party and locks Greg in the other room. Rodrick then makes Greg help him clean up. Later, their parents find out and punish Greg too! Greg writes his thoughts about his brother, and is tired of him!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw
I got to read part of the last Wimpy Kid book. My friends ordered them tfrom a book order at school, and my one friend loaned it to me. I almost finished it, and it was really interesting. Greg is threatened to have to go to military school, and Greg is frightened.
I might ask my friend to loan it back to me....
Shakespeare's Secret
When a girl named Hero, (named after Shakespeare's play, Much Ado About Nothing) moves to Maryland over summer vacation, she knows what to expect when the school year starts. She is always teased, and she worries greatly.
When schooltime is right around the corner, Hero learns of something strange. She lives a house owned long ago by Arthur Murphy. Her strange, old lady neighbor Mrs. Roth, tells her about her house. It turns out, she lives in a house that supposedly has a hidden diamond in it!
When Hero finally goes to school, the jokes start up about her. But that's the least of her worries. One day, she tries to stop a fight between a boy named Aaron she met on her first day (who is a first grader) and another boy. She feels ashamed when she finds out the two boys fighting are brothers. A blond-hair boy named Danny Cordova, and eigth grader, starts to follow Hero around.
While at school, girls accuse Hero of being his girlfriend, more clues are popping up about a missing diamond. Hero starts to look for the diamond but cannot find it. Until one day, something happens.......
Read this book! I loved the mystery of it!
A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End
A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End; The Right Way to Write Writing, is an elightning, short read I found at the library. It contains cute pictures and 164, double space pages. The well-known author Avi, created a story about Avon the snail, and Edward the ant.
Avon the snail, wants to create a novel, but can't think of what to write. He writes the word "SOMETHING" on his paper, but is queried by Edward the ant. Edward explains that "SOMETHING" could be the beginning, the middle, or the end, and Avon needs to clarify the word.
As Edward and Avon have an encounter with an anteater, a fright by a toad, meet an egg-laying crow, and get swallowed by a fish, the twosome discuss the concept of writing, and finally come up with a solution.
Read this 10 to 15 minute story, and have a smile on your face the entire time.
Dark River
A slightly shorter Erin Hunter book from the first book, containing 322 pages; still this book is crammed with exciting and relevant events. A complete confusion if you have not read the first book.
Jaypaw, Lionpaw, and Hollypaw, seem to be drifiting now into their own personal events and worlds. Hollypaw is becoming involved in other problems, and is denying Firestar's wise words of wisdom. Lionpaw is breaking the Warrior code by secretly meeting Heatherpaw, a WindClan cat each night. Jaypaw's power to find meanings in dreams is becoming more powerful than ever.
Suddenly, Hollypaw is finding many, what seems to be to Firestar, obscure reasons for reporting accusations of other clan's worries. War suddenly breaks out between the Clan's, with painful words, and fighting. Hollypaw and Lionpaw both have been breaking rules, and don't want to believe this war is their fault!
My opinion of this book, would be recommended to anyone who has read "The Sight".
The Sight
The Sight was an amazing book with unexpected events. The descriptions had such a vivid image, as Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw, battled, and went through their own journeys. The most amazing thing I thought happened in this book, is Jaypaw wanted to become a medicene cat for Leafpool, and Hollypaw changed from her position as a medicene cat, to become a warrior for Brackenfur.
I can't wait to read all the books in this series. It sounds very interesting, and it is going to lead up to something big. It will be exciting to travel with Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw, on their journey to be true Warriors.
Note: The only thing I didn't care for in this story, was the fact that Erin Hunter used the same descriptions over and over in the book. Other then that, it was a most enjoyable read!!
That's all for now Adora. Have fun posting the reviews if you would like!
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