KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS
“The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” Herge
When buying a model ship called the Unicorn, Tintin encounters a man who offers him double the price he paid for it. And then another man comes and tells him to name his price. Another man comes and warns him that he is getting into great danger by buying the ship.
What does this all mean? Reviewed by Vir, 9 Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena
“The Maze of Bones” (The 39 Clues, No. 1) Rick Riordan
Dan and Amy Cahill are devastated when their grandmother dies. But she seems to have left something behind for them at her funeral service. They, and many others, receive an envelope offering them a million dollars or a chance to become incredibly powerful. Beatrice, the great aunt with whom they live, threatens them into taking the money. But do they listen to her? Reviewed by Naomi, 6th grade Lawrence Middle School, Chatsworth
“Soup’s Hoop” Robert Newton Peck
Two kids have to win a basketball game for their town. A guy on their basketball team is a very good player, but he needs to listen to a certain type of music when he is playing. Will Soup and his buddy find a way to play the music? Will their basketball team win? Find out when you read the book. Reviewed by Owen, 9 Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena
“Charlotte’s Web” E.B. White
Wilbur was a runt of a pig. Fern’s dad wants to get rid of him because there are too many pigs. But Fern doesn’t let him. She takes great care of Wilbur. A spider named Charlotte becomes Wilbur’s friend. Charlotte does everything she can to save Wilbur. Does she succeed? Reviewed by Angelina, 8 Glenoaks Elementary, Glendale
“Molly Moon’s Incredible Book of Hypnotism” Georgia Byng
I thought this was going to be a boring book about hypnotism, but it is really great. A girl named Molly is an orphan. She notices that she can make people do whatever she wants them to do by following simple instructions in a hypnotism book. A stranger follows her to get the secrets of hypnotism.
The story is mysterious and so many things happen at once! If you like to read mysterious books with magnificent endings, you should read this book. Happy reading! Reviewed by Karen, 10 Third Street Elementary, Los Angeles