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Pop

Pop

By Gordon Korman

8thGradeReader

Pop by Gordon Popovitch is a book about a kid in high school named Marcus trying to fit in at a new school and football team. Marcus meets an adult named Charlie, who turns out to have played in the NFL. Marcus finds out that Charlie’s family is hiding a secret about him, and it’s up to Marcus to help Charlie. The book is an emotional and touching story. It’s also a great read, even if you don’t like football that much. I really liked this story because I could relate to a lot of things Marcus was going through. Marcus just moved into a new school and is trying to fit in, which I could understand. I also liked this story because I’m interested in football, so the parts where they were playing football were interesting to me. There are some ordinary parts about the book, but there are many special things in the stories. The characters in the story are very stereotypical (new guy, jock, cheerleader). The characters interact in a very interesting way, especially how the character of Charlie ties them all together. The many minor conflicts and disagreements that occurred were typical and ordinary, but the main problem that Marcus faces is very unique and special. After the problem is “solved,” the happy ending was short lived. The story ended in a sad, but satisfying way. Overall, the story was very entertaining (I read it in a single day because I couldn’t stop) and even inspired me to help people in need. In conclusion, Pop is a great story. The plot is interesting, and the end will make readers emotional. Football fans will also not be disappointed because football is mentioned a lot in this story. Readers can learn the importance of friendship and be inspired to help a friend in need. I wouldn’t recommend it to kids too small, because there are a couple of romance scenes and complicated football terms (though it is appropriate for kids around middle school and up). I would recommend this book to readers who are up to reading a decent-sized book about football and friendship.

The Worst Class Trip Ever

The Worst Class Trip Ever

By Dave Barry

The Worst Class Field Trip Ever Dave Berry Have you ever been on a class field trip? Well in this book Wyatt and Matt (protagonists) leave with their class to Washington DC from Miami Florida. All Wyatt wants to do is not let Matt embarrass him in front of his crush Suzan (another protagonist), On the plane there they see these weird guys and Matt messed up, big time. Matt thought the in weird guys backpack there was a bomb but it was a giant paper mache dragon head. The next day they see them at the White House sneaking around, they see Matt and Wyatt and start chasing them, But they made it to their bus in time. On my the bus on the way back to the hotel Matt tells Wyatt that he stole something that he thought was a bomb detonator (conflict). That night the weird guys come to there hotel room and kidnap Matt! (conflict) Luckily Suzan had kept it in her purse, after Cameron (a kid in Wyatt's hotel room, also a protagonist) has his dad that tell him it's a jammer (jams missiles to go to unwanted targets) they think the guys plan to bomb the White House. They try and form a plan to save the president and the White House.(turning point) They are also trying to save Matt but will they ever see him again? I really recommend this book to EVERYONE. The protagonists are the ones mentioned before and someone you don't expect. The antagonist is another person you won't expect, if I tell you who they are it will ruin the whole book for you. Another conflict is where they have is at the end where there is an epic showdown at the White House again don't want give anything away. Like I said before I would recommend this book to everyone and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Happiness Tastes Like Cotton Candy (Crayola)

Happiness Tastes Like Cotton Candy (Crayola)

By Tina Gallo

how are you feeling today? happy?sad?excited? playful?well in this book it says what your emotions would taste like!like courageous is eggplant and anticipation is atomic tangerine ! i think this is a fun book for younger kids like at the of 8 andf i rate this book 2/5 stars.8)

Thank You and Good Night

Thank You and Good Night

By Patrick McDonnell

the sun set and the moon rose and maggie helped clement button his favorite pjs were here said jean and alexander .anyways the point of this story these three stuffed animals are alive and they have a fun sleepover and they do fun sleep over stuff like play hide and seek and all of that fun stuff .then finally they go to sleep.i recommend this book to younger kids and i rate this book 4/5 stars i think this a cute little book.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books!

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books!

By Lucille Colandro

This one was very funny. The old lady ate a lot of things that I would never, ever eat. I read this just before school started.

Extra Special Treats ( ... Not) (Tom Gates)

Extra Special Treats ( ... Not) (Tom Gates)

By LIZ PICHON

Tom found a star pupil Badge, its not his. Its Marcus Meldrew's. he got it for doing his homework on time and making a good effort in class, but Tom wants one. So hes going to turn in all his homework on time. Besides school, Tom has a grumpy sister named Delia, Who blames Tom for breaking her phone after him and his friend saw her walking on the street and yelled to her. Grandparents he nicknames ''The Fossils''. A mom who has to hide the sweets in the house Because if she doesn't, it gets eaten, This is a book from the U.K, so if you don't understand some of the words there is a glossary in the back, and this book is very good for humor, I have read most of them. SO GO READ IT

Double Dog Dare

Double Dog Dare

By Lisa Graff

Like Sophie Simon Solves Them All, this book has great insight on elementary school. When Francine and Kansas compete head-to-head in a dare war, the race is on! From licking lizards to hanging undies to flag poles, the points constantly increase. Anyone who likes humor and competition will want this!

Twice Upon a Time #3: Beauty and the Beast, the Only One Who Didn’t Run Away

Twice Upon a Time #3: Beauty and the Beast, the Only One Who Didn’t Run Away

By Wendy Mass

This book shows a very creative and different version of Beauty and the Beast, because the protagonists are nothing like I thought they would be and they don't act the way they're expected to by most people. This is a really good fantasy-themed book, describing two people who are a lot like normal people, not like a prince or someone named Beauty, and how they meet and their relationship.

Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall

Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall

By Wendy Mass

This book is about a girl named Tessa who gets hit by a dodgeball and goes through a coma. She experiences heaven as the mall, and goes through all the important events in her life. One of the best books by Wendy Mass!

The Infinity Year of Avalon James

The Infinity Year of Avalon James

By Dana Middleton

The Infinity Year of Avalon James is such a great book. It is about Avalon and her best friend, Addikis, who believe that once they turn ten years old, they will get an Infinity power. But it’s not that easy to get a power. Through friendship, bullies, perseverance, and trying to keep their personalities down, this story is powerful and a definite recommendation. :D

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