Author Katherine ApplegateReview by Maddox C, 3rd Grade StudentRecommended for 2nd-5th Grade RATING: Hi Hoover, Today I am going to tell you about The One and Only Bob. This story is the sequel to The One and Only Ivan. Bob is a stubborn yet smart dog. He had to learn skills. He had a toughContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: The One and Only Bob”
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BOOK REVIEW: Dog Man Fetch-22
Author Dav PikeReview by Marc T., 4th Grade StudentRecommended for 2nd-5th Grade RATING: Dog Man Fetch-22 is a very funny, exciting, and fun book that everybody will laugh at. The author of this book also wrote Captain Underpants. It is easy to read and has your same favorite characters dog man, Petey, Flippy, Lil’ Petey,Continue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Dog Man Fetch-22”
BOOK REVIEW: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Author Kelly BarnhillReview by Caroline Y., 5th Grade StudentRecommended for 3rd-5th Grade RATING: I like this book because it shows different points of view. It is about a witch in the forest who people think is evil, but she is actually good and kindhearted. This book has fun twists and inspires you to think inContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: The Girl Who Drank the Moon”
BOOK REVIEW: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Author Grace LinReview by Claire T., Kindergarten StudentRecommended for K-5th Grade RATING: Where the Mountain meets the Moon is all about Chinese mythology and has funny characters and has cool adventures.A girl named Minli and a dragon who can’t fly are going to never ending mountain to ask the old man of the moon howContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon”
BOOK REVIEW: First Rule of Punk
Author Celia C. PérezReview by Ella K., 5th Grade StudentRecommended for 4th-5th Grade RATING: This book is a very unique and artistic piece of writing. It holds an empowering message within its pages. It’s a very special, humorous, and relatable book, which I felt had a very powerful meaning to deliver to its young readers.
BOOK REVIEW: Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg’s stand to save the world
Author Zoe TuckerReview by Mrs. Frank, 4th-5th Grade TeacherRecommended for 1st-5th Grade RATING: This is an inspirational book that tells the tale of Greta, a young girl who isn’t afraid to speak up and speak out against the ways of the mindless giants. I love sharing this book every year when we celebrate Earth Day.Continue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg’s stand to save the world”
BOOK REVIEW: Spy School Revolution
Author Stuart GibbsReview by Mason S., 3rd GradeRecommended for 2nd-5th Grade RATING: Spy School Revolution is the latest book in the Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs. In this excellent addition to the series, Ben Ripely and his friends face a new threat from the days of the Revolution. I love the action scenes fromContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: Spy School Revolution”
BOOK REVIEW: Wonder
Author R.J. PalacioReview by Mrs. Frank, Hoover TeacherRecommended for 1st-3rd Grade RATING: Auggie is about to attend middle school with other children for the first time in his life. Dive into Auggie’s world from multiple perspectives. Learn about friendships and what really matters. This book will inspire you to Choose Kindness!
BOOK REVIEW: The Super Side-Quest Test! (#6 from the Press Start! Series)
Author Thomas FlinthamReview by Ronan S., 1st Grade StudentRecommended for 1st-3rd Grade RATING: This book takes place inside of a video game. That’s what I like about it! Super Rabbit Boy sees King Viking taking over Animal Town again and has an epic adventure. He needs gold coins to get the mega wand to defeatContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: The Super Side-Quest Test! (#6 from the Press Start! Series)”
BOOK REVIEW: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Author William Kamkwamba and Bryan MealerReview by Ms. Dellinges., Recommended for 2nd-5th Grade RATING: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is an inspiring biography/autobiography that teaches about the power of perseverance and hard work. William Kamkwamba is a fourteen-year-old boy who lives in Malawi, a small village in Africa. When a severe drought hits andContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”
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