KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS

“Daddy’s Little Boy”

Ronne Randall

A little boy named Tom spends a lot of time with his dad. They get their hair cut together. He does everything with his dad. They read a book about castles. Tom comes up with the idea of building a castle of his own. Tom and his dad build the castle together.

This is an exciting book. It reminds me of me and my dad.

“Heidi”

Reviewed by Adrian, 6 Charnock Road Elementary

Los Angeles

Johanna Spyri

Heidi comes to live with her grandfather in a little town in Switzerland. He lives in the mountains with a goat boy named Peter. The grandfather is very mean. Heidi is able to change her grandfather and they come to love each other. But then she is taken to live with her aunt. Will Heidi be able to come back to her beloved grandfather?

Reviewed by Aiko Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena

“Henry and Risby”

Beverly Cleary

A boy named Henry has a dog named Risby. Henry wants to go fishing with his dad, but he couldn’t because of Risby. Read the book to find out what happens.

Reviewed by Katherine, 10 Horace Mann Elementary

Glendale

“Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village”

Lemony Snicket

The three Baudelaire children — Klaus, Sunny, and Violet — are orphans who go to the town of V.F.D. to be raised by the whole town. Then they find out that it wasn’t a good choice because there are about 19,833 rules in the town. Worst of all, they have to do chores for the entire town. I loved this story. Read the rest if you want. But I have to tell you they have a very miserable life.

Reviewed by Kara, 8 Dickson Elementary Chino

“Spring Break”

Johanna Hurwitz

Cricket is hoping to go to Washington, D.C., to see the White House during spring break with her best friend. Two days before break, Cricket trips and falls and breaks her ankle. She was pretending to be Helen Keller and wanted to win a bet with Lucas Cott that she could walk home with her eyes shut. Now she can’t go to Washington! In every way she can, Cricket tries to make the best of spring break.

There were so many twists and turns in this story! I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. Read this book to find out if Cricket’s ankle stands in her way of enjoying her vacation.

Reviewed by Sophie, 10 Third Street School Los Angeles