KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS

“George Washington’s Breakfast”

Jean Fritz

George Washington Allen wanted to know what George Washington ate for breakfast. He searched every book about George Washington in the school library to find out. His grandmother told him if he did find the answer, she would make it for him. George and his parents went to Washington, D.C., and Mt. Vernon to learn the truth. If you want to find out what George Washington ate for breakfast and how George Allen made the discovery, you have to read the whole book.

Reviewed by Nathan, 9 Lou Henry Hoover School Whittier

“The Invention of Hugo Cabret”

Brian Selznick

Hugo lives in the train station. His friend Isabelle has short hair and dark eyes. She helps Hugo get his notebook back. She would do anything to help him. This book is amazing.

This book looked like a challenging book, and I like challenges.

Reviewed by Citlalli, 10 Adams Elementary

Santa Barbara

“Trupp: A Fuzzhead Tale”

Janell Cannon

Trupp, a fuzzy, cat-like creature, wants to go to the canyons. He thinks that if he wears clothes, the humans won’t see him. Off he goes.

When he reaches the canyons, he starts to climb. When he gets higher, there is green grass and crickets. The next day, he goes to the human place and looks for clothes. He finds a scarecrow and a raven. He takes the scarecrow’s clothes and puts them on. The raven helps him. The raven’s name is Krok.

When Trupp goes into the city, a homeless woman blocks his path. She says her name isBernice. Read the rest of the story to find out what happens.

Reviewed by Sue-Yan, 6 Victor Elementary

Torrance

“EllieMcDoodle: Have PenWill Travel”

RuthMcNally Barshaw

Ellie McDoodle is forced to go on a camping trip with her cousins while her parents are out of town. She loves camping, but she hates her relatives. They’re bossy, cranky mean and gross. But maybe they’re not. Are they? And maybe it takes one crazy camping trip to prove it one way or the other.

Reviewed by Naomi, 8 Hobart Elementary

Los Angeles

“Kenny and the Dagon”

Tony DiTerlizzi

Kenny, a young rabbit, has a best friend that is a dragon. When the people in the town see the dragon, they tell George, a knight, to kill the dragon. It is up to Kenny to save his friend. What will he do?

Reviewed by Jacob, 9 Monterey Hills School

South Pasadena