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Shadowshaper

Shadowshaper

By Daniel José Older

It was interesting and it’s great 👍 for high readers

The Aviary

The Aviary

By Kathleen O'Dell

This book was thrilling. It was creepy and dramatic, it had many different story lines yet the story was still easy to follow. Towards the end there is action, suspense, drama and a twist ending. This story was incredible to read and was very well-written when describing how Clara felt in certain situations. The story line had twists and turns and there was always something happening. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this book to my friends.

HORTON HATCHES THE EGG

HORTON HATCHES THE EGG

By DR SEUSS

Olivia E. S.

This is my all-time favorite children's book. Read it over and over as a kid. It has a lot of good moral lessons built in, but above all it is about the importance of responsibility and commitment. It follows Horton the Elephant as he meets a bored bird who asks him to egg-sit for her. She flies off to vacation in Palm Beach while Horton endures harsh weather, taunts, and abduction. However, Horton never leaves the egg. The climax comes when the bird runs into Horton and the egg at the circus where they are being held and when the egg begins to hatch, decides she wants it back. I won't spoil the ending, but suffice to say it is more than satisfying. Best for elementary school aged kids, but like most Seuss books, enjoyable for adults as well.

Gulliver's Travels: Large Print

Gulliver's Travels: Large Print

By Jonathan Swift

Luke Cummins

Have you sailed around the world? How about stepped somewhere no one else has. Ok, you've most likely touched a place no one else has, just by walking in the woods. But have you experienced being among strange animals and people not known to our existence? Probably not, unless you've seen aliens on Mars. The book “Gulliver's Travels” by an Englishman of the name Jonathan Swift was first published in 1726. Swift died in 1745, never realizing his work would be so influential and widely spread throughout the world. Overall I thought this was an amazing and fascinating tale. I would rate this book a four out of five stars. The only reason it is not five out of five stars is because the wording is at times confusing. The genre of these fascinating tales are fantasy. In my summary you won't have to worry about me giving away the ending as there is no actual ending but a series of four travels. The first account occurs when Gulliver gets shipwrecked alone and washes upon the shores of Lilliput. An army of Lilliputans who are around six inches tall, quickly tie him to the ground. I would keep explaining the hostilities thrown upon Gulliver's but I don't want to overwhelm the reader with details. Gulliver's gets taken to the emperor who quickly bonds with Gulliver. The name of the emperor is unknown. Gulliver spends almost a year on Liliput and he has many friends but he has also made serious enemies. After the rumor of blinding Gulliver and starving him was passed on to the Emperor, he almost immediately told Gulliver. Gulliver made a ship and sailed away. Gulliver's second adventure brings him to a land ruled by giants. Gulliver is initially found by farmers but later sold to the king. Gulliver is in danger almost everywhere he goes. One day while in his box an eagle picks Gulliver's box up and drops it with him in it into the ocean while being attacked by other Eagles. He is later found by a normal sized ship. The captain takes care of him but thinks Gulliver is crooked because some princes put men in a home in the water that slowly sinks. Gulliver's third travel takes place on a flying island with the most peculiar of people, who are so busy thinking they have servants who touch their mouths, eyes, and nose so they listen when spoken to, talk, and look where they're going. Because of this, Gulliver soon leaves the island and is brought upon a professor who talks about what government is like on their country. The fourth journey is a surprise that you'll only know if you read the book. This book also has a movie for those of you who are too lazy to read this book. I would suggest this book to boys and girls in seventh grade and up, no one lower unless this is explained to you and you understand what's happening. I also suggest this book to people who like government, or stories set in the past, also if you like to read about travelers. Again I rate this book a four out of five stars because of the fascinating tales told. I only took of a star because the wording can be confusing.

How I Became A Ghost (How I Became a Ghost Series)

How I Became A Ghost (How I Became a Ghost Series)

By Tim Tingle

First of all, this book is a level U and it is a historical fiction book. This book is about a boy name Isaac, and he is 10 years old. It starts off peacefully, but throughout the story it gets more intense. He is Choctaw and he has to walk the Trail of Tears. Near a 3/4 of the book, he finds out that his friend(Nita) has a sister that was taken away; but she was never allowed to say or do anything to get her back; or else they would have taken her too. Nita's sister(Naomi) was forced to cut her hair and put on boy clothes in order to not be noticed. So in the eyes of others, she was just a boy; doing work. Isaac tries to save her, but he ends up going through obstacles. Will he save her? Read the book to find out.

Beneath the Attic

Beneath the Attic

By V.C. Andrews

sounds good! i would like to read it, i love mystery and once i'm in one, good luck trying to get me out!!!;)

Escape from Alcatraz: The Mystery of the Three Men Who Escaped From The Rock (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories)

Escape from Alcatraz: The Mystery of the Three Men Who Escaped From The Rock (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories)

By Eric Braun

it was a interesting book about how three people escaped the most highly protected prison at the time. It explained details on how they escaped and at the end pictures of what they used to trick the prison guards.I would rather read fantasy though.

The Loud Silence of Francine Green

The Loud Silence of Francine Green

By Karen Cushman

Francine Greens's life at All Saints School for Girls could not be more boring. Until her neighbor, Sophie Bowman, who has been kicked out of more school than she can count, transfers. Soon her school is filled with eventful days. Not many people like Sophie, but Francine certainly everyone.

Ann Fights for Freedom: An Underground Railroad Survival Story (Girls Survive)

Ann Fights for Freedom: An Underground Railroad Survival Story (Girls Survive)

By Nikki Shannon Smith

I rated this book a 4 because it is not something I would usually read but it was a great book. It is a story based on a girl named Ann Frank. In the story ann's master goes into dept and as to sell his slave to save himself. But Ann wants to keep her family together to they are forced to try and escape through to the underground railroad. If you like my description you should probably read it. It's a good book you won't regret it.

Lincoln's Little Girl

Lincoln's Little Girl

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Lincoln's Little Girl, written by Fred Trump, is a good book and a true story. Grace Bedell, Lincoln's little girl, wrote him a famous letter telling him to "let his whiskers grow", right before the presidential election. Lincoln didn't have any girls, so he decided to listen to grace's advice, just as he would if he had a daughter, and grow a beard. She even got kissed by Lincoln himself when his train came through where she lived on his way to Washington D.C. right after the election. But what happened to 11 year-old Grace after that? She grew up, got married, and had a long life. But what happened during her life? Read the book to find out. I recommend if you like history to read this book. It is a little harder to process and read, so I think ages 11- adults would enjoy this historical book.

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