KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS
“Hank Zipzer” Henry Winkler
Hank has a project that is due the next day. His friends help him to make it. During his report, his project breaks. Read this book to find out what happens after this embarrassing moment.
Reviewed by Daniel, 9 Our Lady of Lourdes Montclair
“Lions at Lunchtime” Mary Pope Osborne
Annie and Jack go to the plains of Africa by way of the magic tree house. Annie helps wildebeests cross a river, and they meet a Masai warrior.
This book has a lot of action and the main characters are likable. They go to many cool places and help a lot of people and animals.
My favorite part is when they meet the lions, and the other part I like is when they meet the awesome Masai warrior.
I learned that when zebras and gazelles and millions of wildebeests migrate from Tanzania to Kenya, they must first cross the Mara River. This book has cool facts that are fun to learn.
Reviewed by Griselda, 8 Los Feliz Elementary Los Angeles
“Dork Diaries Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life” Rachel Renee Russell
Nikki Maxwell moves from her old school to West Chester Day Middle School. But bad things have been happening since she changed schools. She hasn’t made new friends, her secret crush hasn’t met her yet, her art masterpiece has been smashed into little pieces, and many more bad things!
Reviewed by Breanna, 7 Laguna Vista Elementary Oxnard
“The Best Grandma Ever” (Hooked on Phonics, Book 23) Jan Swanberg
This book is about a girl who goes to her grandma’s house and learns from her. First of all, she makes cookies with her. Second of all, she helps her with her spelling. Lastly, she reads to her. I enjoyed this book because it taught me there is a lot you can learn from your grandma.
Reviewed by Shawn, 7 Charnock Road Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes
“My Dog, My Hero” Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers
This is a fun book to read. There are eight dogs, and each dog is a hero that wins an award because they save people and animals’ lives.
For example, Buster wins an award because he saves a baby next door. Who wins the My Hero Award? You have to read the book to find out.
Reviewed by Cassie, 10 The Shepherd’s Pantry Glendora