Kids Books - Fiction
The Iron Trial (Book One of Magisterium)
By Holly Black, Cassandra Clare
This book centers around a twelve year old kid named Call Hunt, who has been accepted into a school for magic called the Magisterium, though his father doesn't want him to attend. While at the school, Call makes new friends, new foes, and discovers a shocking secret about himself that turns his whole world upside down. This book was fast paced, original, and had plenty of funny moments too. It's got friendship, love and lots of mystery. Unlike most fantasy books, this one doesn't have the usually clear-cut lines between good and evil; on the contrary, it ends with a shocking plot twister that is sure to keep you on your toes and dying to read the next book. I would reccomend this to people that love fantasy, friendship, and fast paced adventure.
Michael Vey 2: Rise of the Elgen
By Richard Paul Evans
Michael Vey: Rise of the Elgen is the 2nd book in the Michael Vey series. It stars Michael Vey, a boy who is one of 17 children who have electrical-based powers. They are being researched by a company called The Elgen. Some of the “electric children” are on Vey’s side, but some support The Elgen. Since the Elgen kidnapped Michael’s mom, Michael goes to one of their bases to rescue her. This book has lots of action and is a page-turner. This series is also very similar to other series, namely the Percy Jackson series, so if you enjoyed those books, you’ll enjoy this book too. I recommend this book to kids in 5th to 8th grade. This book gets a 4 out of 5 from me.
My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord
By David Solomons
In the second book in this really funny series, Luke's gym teacher, Mrs. Dunham, is swapped by an evil robot alien. His friend Lara becomes a superhero and he must save the world.
To Be a Cat
By Matt Haig
This was an amazing book. Being yourself is more than you can ever wish for!!
The Hundred Dresses
By Eleanor Estes
Warning! This review contains spoilers!There are two girls who are best friends, named Maddie and Peggy (or something). And everyday they tease this other girl named Wanda who seems to be very poor. Although she always wears the same dress, Wanda says she has a hundred dresses. Nobody believes her, so they make fun of her. Maddie doesn't like to tease Wanda (because she's poor too), but goes along with it anyway. But then something happens. What I thought of it: I can easily say that this is the stupidest book I have ever read. I mean no disrespect to the author, or anyone who liked it. I just really couldn't stand it. The writing was horrible. It was very sloppy, and unpleasant. The plot wasn't any good, and it barely made sense. The author didn't make it clear whether of not Wanda actually had a hundred dresses or not. I mean that's the only reason I even finished the book. All I wanted to know was whether or not Wanda had a hundred dresses, and I never even found out. I mean I read this book in 15 minutes and it was still a complete waste of time. Also, the author kind of just jumped from one time to another. One second it's sometime during October or a little after October, the next second it's Christmas time. The only transition was a single sentence that basically said "And then it was Christmas time". That really annoyed me. Also the characters were flat and uninteresting. There were many other flaws. Overall, it was a terrible book.
National Geographic Readers: Planets
By Elizabeth Carney
This book is about planets and our solar space. This book is good if you want to learn basic facts about our solar system. It has information including the facts and definitions of objects in space. It also has pictures of what the planets and the sun look like. Overall, this book was interesting and very colorful. I rate this 5/5.
The Fowl Twins
By Eoin Colfer
Wow. Just wow. I loved this book so much! I'm on the edge of my seat just waiting for the next book to come out! The Fowl Twins are almost as good as Artemis Fowl. The twins are under Nanny's control, but the twins find trouble quickly. The go on an incredible journey, seeing things they never saw before. The even get temporary killed. But aside from their major differences, they discover that they need to work together to get back home, with just a little help, of course.....
Akata Witch
By Nnedi Okorafor
When I picked up this book I had no idea how absolutely incredible it would be. Within the first few pages I was already hooked! I reread this book a dozen times, it never seems to get old! It's about a girl named Sunny, and her incredible journey in Nigeria. As well as how she took something she wasn't proud of (her albinism) and figured out it was the most incredible thing about her. This book took me through a magical, mystical journey of modern day magic. you guys got to read this book. let me give you the intro about this book! Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she's albino. She's a terrific athlete, but can't go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits in. And then she discovers something amazing—she is a "free agent" with latent magical power. Soon she's part of a quartet of magic students, studying the visible and invisible, learning to change reality. But will it be enough to help them when they are asked to catch a career criminal who knows magic too? bye for now.
Pippi Longstocking
By Astrid LINDGREN
BJ Fire
Pippi Longstocking I am reviewing the book, “ Pippi Longstocking,” By Astrid Lindgren. This book is about a girl named Pippi Longstocking who has a very adventurous spirit. She stays home by herself without any guardians and has her own house. Her personality is strong, brave, and mighty. Pippi becomes friends with her two kind next door neighbors; they go on many adventures that you would not encounter if you weren’t with Pippi. The group of friends become quite strong together and so do their friendships. To me, this book was great and I would suggest it to anyone who loves adventures and has a wide imagination. This book is at a 5th grade level.
Spirit Animals: Book 4: Fire and Ice
By Shannon Hale
Great, spectacular tale... beautifully written and an amazing book! The characters, plot, and storyline are all awesome, and it is definitely recommended for animal lovers, both fans and new readers. This book kept me very engaged, and after opening it, I couldn't close the cover!









