KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS
“The Great Shark Escape”
Jennifer Johnston
It all started in a classroom with Arnold and his teacher, Ms. Fizzle. The class has to write a book report about the sea, so Ms. Fizzle takes them on a field trip to the aquarium. The class climbs into a magic school bus and heads toward the ocean. They are in a submarine, in the center of the ocean, and see a whale shark! Arnold does something to save the day. It was exciting and thrilling to read this book!
Reviewed by Gavin, 8 Tamura Elementary
Fountain Valley
“The Minpins”
Roald Dahl
Next to the Forest of Sin lives a little boy called Little Billy. He is never allowed to go outside. One day he does go outside and sees a monster. The monster chases him away. The boy goes up a tree. There he finds the Minpins. The Minpins are little tiny people. To find out what happens next, read this exciting story!
Reviewed by Nikhil, 6 Viewpoint School
Calabasas
“The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig”
Eugene Trivizas
There are three little wolves that are making a house. But the big bad pig breaks all of them. Read this book if you like funny books.
Reviewed by Emin Glenoaks Elementary
Glendale
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Roald Dahl
Charlie is poor and lives with his parents and four grandparents. There is a wonderful chocolate factory in town, but for years, it has been closed. One day there is news that the owner of the factory, Willy Wonka, is going to open the gates to five lucky children who find five golden tickets.
Charlie finds a golden ticket inside a candy bar. The other children with tickets are spoiled and not well-behaved.
In the end, Willy Wonka gives the factory to …. Well, I don’t want to spoil it for you.
This was a very funny book.
Reviewed by Hayley, 8 Tamura Elementary
Fountain Valley
“Owl Babies”
Martin Waddell
Sarah, Percy and Bill are three baby owls. When they wake up, their mom is gone, and they want to know where she is. They wait for her. They wonder where she is, and they are scared. They talk about where she went and how long it will be for her to come home. They are brave waiting for their mom and happy when she… Well, maybe you should read the book.
Reviewed by Caitlin, 5 Park Western Elementary
San Pedro