Kids Books - Family

The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez is one of the most inspiring books that I have ever read about the life of an immigrant family and their struggle to make a better life for themselves. The story begins when the family catches a train headed for La Frontera. They cross the border in California to find work and a better life. When they arrive they realize that things in the U.S. aren’t as easy as they’d imagined. Eventually the family finds work and Panchito, the main character, is allowed to go to school for the first time. At school Panchito is challenged because he is unable to speak English. This makes it difficult for him to understand his teacher and classmates. Things get better for him when he begins to make a few friends. One of my favorite quotes from the Circuit is when the family is praying for their littlest member to survive a terrible sickness and Mama says, “The doctor said it would take a miracle for him to live. I didn’t want to believe him, but he was right. It took a miracle.” I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in stories about adventure and adversity. The Jimenez family find that they can make it through some of the most difficult times if they stick together and love one another. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars!! What makes it even better is that it is the first book in a wonderful trilogy.

How would you feel if a reality TV show barged into your house when you were five--and it was about you? Gerald Faust spent the first five years of his dreadful life in this nightmare, a little retard who pooped on everything and screamed whenever he was upset. That's what everyone knows him as--the Crapper. Being on TV never helped his life, but made it worse. But everything changes when he meets a girl called Hannah, a sweetheart with her own life problems. Gerald is taken on a roller-coaster of love, fear, and surprise. But there's one thing for sure--his life is about to be changed.

I really enjoyed this book, and recommend it to anybody who loves to read, AND cook desserts. (Just like me!!!!!)

This is a GREAT book. Its really interesting. her sister was born a still dead and this is how her life is. READ IT!!!

I really REALLY LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!! I recommend it if you like teen reads.

i love it

full of war may be violent but overall is a 5 star movie

This book was one of the best books ever. I really enjoyed it and I loved the illustrations. They were my favourite. I would recommend it to people age 4 - 6.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes sports or mystery. This book has two little stories inside of it. First is Ty's 7 on 7 team. They are trying to win the tournament. The second story is trying to keep Ty and his brother safe from the criminals. That is why I recommend this book.

Julep hates her life. She feels like she is air...no one can see her. Being a middle child, she is surrounded by her perfect older sister and her attention-hogging younger brother. At least she has her best friends Trig and Bernadette. And she might have Danica... but probably not. You see, Danica is the most popular girl in school. Danica has talked to Julep before, but only when no one else is around. Those moments are Julep's favorites, except she wants everyone to know! She wants to shout "Everyone listen up! Danica, the most popular girl in school is talking to me!!". But she can't. And after a very PRIVATE journal entry gets read to most of the school, Julep is mortified. But, Danica feels bad for her and invites Julep to her Halloween party. Now Julep has to make a decision. Will she go to the party and abandon her little brother with asthma, or will she keep her promise? With superb storytelling, Trudi Trueit really hits it out of the ballpark with this book. It leaves you feeling upset for Julep, or mad at Cooper (her brother). I highly suggest this book!!