Kids Books - Friendship

Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) (Ivy & Bean)

Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) (Ivy & Bean)

By Annie Barrows

There is a ghost that is in the school bathroom. Haha. And they are trying to get it out. So, they make a potion, but there needs to be some of Nancy's hair in it. Haha. So, at night time when Nancy is sleeping, Bean cuts off a little tiny bit of her hair. So then they pour it around the bathroom because the potion makes no one go back to it. At the end of the book, Bean is like, "Nancy, did you get a new haircut?" And Nancy is like, "No," and runs inside to look in the mirror.

The Perfect Star (The Perfect Score Series)

The Perfect Star (The Perfect Score Series)

By Rob Buyea

The first two books in this series surprised me and I really liked them, but this one just wasn't as good in terms of the plot line. The main theme of this book is that the Recruits put together a morning announcement broadcast for their school using some equipment they found. The use this broadcast to help other people get through tough times and help people in need, but also to show people that everyone has some good inside of them. I loved this message that was buried inside the book, but besides that everything else about the book was just, meh. Firstly, I felt that there was too much spotlight on Gavin's football team. I feel like in most movies, shows, or books taking place in middle school it portrays the message that sports are the most important thing, and don't get me wrong I LOVE to play sports, but there is more to life than those wonderful jocks. Everyone is always admiring them, like, "look at those cool football guys who are the most popular of all, lets go try and sit with them." I feel that the spotlight should be put on something else for a change, and that everyone else didn't get the credit they deserved. In the book, when Natalie can't think of a story for the broadcast, she always just does sports recaps, and I think that really tells us something about how we are portraying certain aspects of middle school. Second, I feel that there was too much stress in the book on talking about Natalie and Trevor's relationship, they never knew what to do or say, them being together was causing a bunch of problems, and they weren't communicating very well. I mean, you don't NEED a relationship, especially in middle school, just be friends. Third, I feel that none of the stuff that the recruits succeeded in doing and none of the stuff that happened to them, would never happen to a normal kid. Now I understand that it is a book and the characters need to be special, but they got way too much publicity to be realistic. I would still recommend this series because I loved all the multiple perspectives and it was overall pretty well written, just not one of my favorites. Remember, this is just my opinion and no one has to feel the same way.

The Wolf Keepers

The Wolf Keepers

By Elise Broach

I picked up this book randomly, and I wasn't even predicting this would be a good book. Twelve-year-old Lizzie Durango and her dad have always had a zoo to call their home. A typical day for Lizzie would be at the zoo, writing in her notebook about the wolves. Everything was fine until Tyler comes along. Tyler Briggs is a runaway who hides in the zoo. He was hiding behind the elephants' cage until Lizzie found him. He had tried to steal the food of a grandmother and her 2 grandchildren. They soon become friends, and Lizzie lets him stay at her apartment. Lizzie's mother passed away when she was just born. Tyler ran away. Tyler stays there until Lizzie's dad finds out he was there. He says it's not safe for him, but Lizzie says it's fine. They go on a camping trip in Karen's truck. They find out she's behind all the wolves getting sick. They also want to find John Muir's lost cabin. Will they stop her and find John Muir's cabin? I rate this book 5/5 and recommend it to camping lovers.

The Perfect Secret (The Perfect Score Series)

The Perfect Secret (The Perfect Score Series)

By Rob Buyea

This is the second book in the Perfect Score series, and it was just as good as the first book, which is not the case in most series. It is in the perspectives of the Recruits again, and they are going on a whole new adventure. You might remember from the first book that the Recruits found out that Mrs. Magenta and Mrs. Woods were related. While keeping their knowledge a secret, they are trying to mend the broken relationship, but it turns out to be harder than they thought. On top of that one secret, the Recruits are keeping secrets from each other because 7th grade isn't what they thought it would be, it is a big giant rollercoaster that they didn't agree to ride on. Randi finds a brother she never knew she had at a gymnastics camp, Gavin and Scott are having trouble with their football coach, Trevor is having family trust issues even though his brother finally got out of the house, and Natalie is trying to keep everyone together . As the Recruits battle through problems they didn't know even existed, they realize their need for each other and come out on top just in time for Christmas. This is a very lovable book that can be very funny but still has a good message. The multiple perspectives show you every view on the events that happen throughout the story. I cannot wait to read the third book and would recommend this series to middle schoolers.

Sophie #1: Sophie the Awesome

Sophie #1: Sophie the Awesome

By Lara Bergen

The book "Sophie the Awesome" is a terrific book. It is about a third grader named Sophie, who wants to be called by special name. After thinking and thinking of a new name, it finally hits her. She decides to be Sophie the Awesome! But, to have that name, she must prove that she really is awesome. Join Sophie and her best friend Kate in this funny, creative and exciting story.

Twintuition: Double Vision

Twintuition: Double Vision

By Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry

I have read this book in 3rd grade and I begged my (ex) best friend to get it too so we could be like Caitlyn and Callie. I think this is probably one of my best books that are going to be in my (future) childhood collection! Tia & Tamera Mowry have such teamwork that what I think is that they are one of the characters are based on one of them.

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

By Wanda Coven

I decided to read this book because by the cover and by reading the summary on the back, I thought this book would be very interesting. It was about this girl named Heidi that went to school for the first time ever. This is because she was always homeschooled by her mother with her little brother. She didn't want to go to school in the first place, but she had no choice but to go. She thought it was going to be bad but she made a new friend. But she also made an enemy that didn't like her. But, she found many ways to avoid her even though that girl did horrible things to Heidi. She decided she likes school after all. I liked this book a lot because I thought it was very interesting. This is why I gave this book a 4 star.

A Week in the Woods

A Week in the Woods

By Andrew Clements

This is a great book. The book is about a rich kid called Mark and he moves to New Hampshire. He doesn't pay attention in class so his science teacher thinks he is a slacker when. When Mark ruins a science demonstration by telling what was going to happen. His science teacher defently doesn't like him. His science teacher wich i don't remember the name of tells him that after Christmas break they are going to have a event called a week in the woods. When Mark goes his friend shows him a knife that they aren't supposed to have at a week in the woods. When his science teacher comes saying hi to everyone he sees the knife that Mark is holding and assumes that its his. He is put in a truck while his science teacher dials his parents phone number. Mark sneaks out of the truck, grabs his backpack with all his stuff in it and heads in the woods. While he is gone his science teacher figures out the knife wasn't his because Mark's friend's name was scratched into the handle and he sets out to find out Mark. Mark finds his science teacher at night wounded and while they head back to camp together his science teacher forgives him. Mark starts paying attention in class and stays in New Hampshire.

The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third

The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third

By Neil Patrick Harris

This book was amazing! Before the Mineral Wells talent show, Theo is torn between magic and music, friends and family, wondering who he should perform with. The Magic Misfits meet a girl named Emily, and he starts developing a crush on her, but the others don't trust her. Her father, Mick Meridian, made Theo's prized violin and many other things. The Misfits then find out a ventriloquist known as Wendel Whispers is coming to town, and they think he is working for an enemy and that they can solve another mystery about Dante Vernon's past. For those who read the book, I may have discovered something about the cover. You'll probably understand what I mean if you've finished it. The white stuff behind Theo, that's not smoke...

Alexis And The Perfect Recipe (Cupcake Diaries)

Alexis And The Perfect Recipe (Cupcake Diaries)

By Coco Simon

just finished reading it! If you like love books and cupcakes, this is u r book It has a bit of luv

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