Thursday, November 20, 2014

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul


By: Jeff Kinney

AR
RL 5.4
PTS 3.0 

             Greg's mom tells Greg that they are going on a road trip. This trip turns into a disaster because they get invaded by seagulls. Greg has problems with a family. Their van gets damaged and they loose their wallets and phones. Lastly, they win a baby pig. What a mess! I would recommend this book because it's just really hilarious, no joke!

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

The False Prince


By Jennifer A. Nielsen

AR
RL 5.1
PTS 12.0

               Carthya looses the entire royal family, starting with the young Prince Jarson (who was killed by pirates). Causing Master Conner, a wicked man,  to make a plan to take control of the entire kingdom. He chooses Tobias, Roden, Latamer, and Sage who all have tricks up their sleeves. Conner trains these boys for two weeks, to make them a replica of Prince Jarson. Conner will only choose one boy to be his puppet, his false prince. I recommend this book to people who like action, suspense, and love a twist ending! Also, this book is perfect for you if you love being on the edge of your seat and competitions with unfair players.

Reviewer: Miriam Guerra

Bluefish


By Pat Shmatz

AR
RL 4.0
PTS 6.0

            Bluefish is a story of a boy named Travis who doesn't want to try or talk much, until he meets Velveeta(Vida), who is the complete opposite. As she tries to get to know him, he tries to hide that he's a bluefish. They both have secrets and try to hide them, but they both want to know more. As months pass they get closer and reveal some secrets to each other. I recommend this book to those who like realistic fiction books

Reviewer: Camila Esparza
              

The Geography of You and Me


By Jennifer E. Smith

AR
RL 6.3
PTS 11.0

               The Geography of You and Me is about the relationship between teenagers Lucy and Owen, after they meet inside an elevator in New York. The brief time that they spend together leaves a mark. As they move apart from each other, the only thing that keeps them together are postcards. Will they be able to reunite despite their distance? I would recommend this book to people who are interested in love stories and romance novels. 

Reviewer: Leneth Orozco

Friday, November 7, 2014

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

By Jeff Kinney
AR
RL 5.5
PTS 3.0

     Greg and Rowely stop being friends because they get into a fist fight.  Greg tries to find a new best friend.  But to Greg, it's impossible! Will Greg find a new best friend? Or will his old friend forgive him?  I would recommend this book because it's funny and stressful and about friendship.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

By Jeff Kinney
AR
RL 5.8
AR 3.0

     Greg goes to school. When he gets home, he does his homework and then does other things.  Greg was watching T.V. and the news reporter said there will be snow, and a lot!  I would recommend this book because it's funny and suspenseful and even about survival!

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta