KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS
“Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”
Judy Blume
Fudge, Peter’s 21⁄ –year-old brother,
2 causes Peter a lot of problems. He always messes up Peter’s stuff, especially when he scribbles all over his homework.
He is constantly embarrassing Peter by sticking his finger up his nose. Fudge lost his two front teeth while jumping off the monkey bars pretending to be a bird. He has daily tantrums wherever the family goes.
Peter is fed up with his bratty little brother.
Read the rest of the book and find out what happens to Fudge when he eats Peter’s pet turtle Dribble.
Reviewed by Steven, 12
Oakmont Elementary, Claremont
“Midnight on the Moon”
Mary Pope Osborne
While Jack and Annie are on the moon, they meet a moon man. I like this part because it is funny. They need to rescue Morgan.
My favorite part is when they write a note stating they are the first children on the moon. I like this because it is fantastic.
Do they rescue Morgan? You will have to find out by reading the story.
Reviewed by Aditya, 8
Los Feliz Elementary, Los Angeles
“The Mouse and the Motorcycle”
Beverly Cleary
A boy named Keith and his family move into a very unfancy hotel. He meets Ralph, a mouse.
Keith has a little toy motorcycle that he really likes and he teaches Ralph to ride it. They become good friends. They have many cool adventures.
Keith lets Ralph ride the motorcycle every day. But one day, Keith has to leave the hotel. Then what happens?
This was a very adventurous story. I liked it because I wish I could ride a toy motorcycle really fast. I would also love to be able to talk to a mouse. And there were a lot of really funny parts.
I can’t wait to read another book by Beverly Cleary.
Reviewed by Justin, 9 Third Street Elementary,
Los Angeles
“The Ugly Truth” (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 5)
Jeff Kinney
A kid named Greg and his best friend Rowley try to survive middle school together.
Also, Greg is trying to grow up along with his two very different brothers Rodrick and Manny. He feels like his is in a different world. Will Greg be able to handle all this?
I highly recommend this book because it is humorous and fun-filled.
Let me tell you, it’s not easy growing up, as this book tells us.
Reviewed by Lily, 5th grade
Vena Magnet, Arleta