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Among the Impostors (Shadow Children Book 2)

Among the Impostors (Shadow Children Book 2)

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

Have you ever imagined being an illegal third child? In addition to being an illegal child you have to learn how to blend in with new surrounding. Well the book Among the Imposters by Margaret Peterson Haddix shows just that. “Among the Imposters” is the second book in a series called Shadow Children. Luke Garner or should I say Lee Grant, all of his life he’s been hiding avoiding the population police. Population police are officers who encourage the law of illegal third children to help population levels decrease. They also invade people’s homes searching for exneys (illegal third children), executing the third children when they figure that they are actually third children. Luke was sent to the school of Hendricks with a fake I.D playing the role of a boy named Lee Grant. Hendricks School of Boys is a windowless school with brutal students who disrespect Luke, and the teachers are absolutely oblivious. One day Luke discovers a door that leads outside. Will Luke discover what lies outside of the Hendricks school? Will his question unfold? You have to read Among the Imposters to find out. I recommend this book or series for people in 5-8 grade who enjoy exciting thrillers because I feel that this has a pretty deep content. I also feel they might not understand the meaning, and purpose of the book or series. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did.

Bad News (The Bad Books)

Bad News (The Bad Books)

By Pseudonymous Bosch

I just finished a book called "Bad Luck" by Pseudonymous Bosch. The genre is fantasy because there are fantasy creatures in the book. I rated it " just right" on a scale of 1 to 5 of easy, going up to challenging. I think I would recommend this book for grades 4 to 6. I really liked this book, but it is the third in a series, so you should start with the first two which are really good too.

Big Nate Strikes Again

Big Nate Strikes Again

By Lincoln Peirce

If you like a comedy book this might be a good book for you. This book is about named Nate. He has two best friends that he hangs out with Francis, Teddy, and then there is a really anoying girl named Gina. Nate gets paired up with Gina multiple times...??

Anne of Avonlea (Second Book in the Anne of Green Gables Series.)

Anne of Avonlea (Second Book in the Anne of Green Gables Series.)

By L M Montgomery

This book... This book is such a beloved classic for such good reason. It was so full of imagery and brilliant plot that I was sad to reach the end. One thing I will say though, is that Avonlea seems just a little too perfect. Aside from the one disaster and some minor scrapes, everything happens so that life flows idylly. Other than that, the book was written splendidly with lots of care. Even though this book is suitable for readers of all ages, there are many profound quotes and little gems that may not be picked up by a younger crowd. It just refreshes and makes me happy every time I read an "Anne of" book because they're so wholesome and gracefully written. The author, L.M. Montgomery is a literary genius. I can't wait to follow Anne along on her journey.

Hello, Universe

Hello, Universe

By Erin Entrada Kelly

Virgil: Eleven-year-old Virgil Salinas isn’t the person everyone wants him to be. He’s shy, stutters a lot, and is nicknamed “Turtle” by his parents. He can’t do the multiplication tables, which is why he has to go to the resource room at school. And to make matters worse, the meanest bully in sixth grade, Chet Bullens, has himself set on tormenting Virgil for the rest of his life. He does have one good friend, though. Kaori Tanaka, a girl who believes in zodiac signs and the saying, “nothing is a coincidence”, has always comforted Virgil and helped him out with his problems. But when Chet does a terrible thing to him, she might be too late to save her friend. Valencia: Ever since she was a baby, Valencia Somerset has been deaf. She doesn’t have any friends because of this, but she likes it that way. For her, feeding and hanging out with animals is easier than talking to other people. Alone is always better, right? But soon, she might have to reconsider her thoughts about being alone. When she sees a sign inside the grocery store, with “Kaori Tanaka” written on it, Valencia is curious, and goes to Kaori’s house. There, she finds Kaori anxious and pacing around, because she had arranged for her friend, Virgil, to come to her house, but he was missing. Valencia is thrown into the mystery...and she must help out however she can. Kaori: Kaori Tanaka believes in signs and fate, but not in coincidence. When Virgil doesn’t show up at her house, she’s surprised. He is normally on time, so what—or who—happened to delay him? She and her seven-year-old sister Gen, along with the girl Valencia, are on the case. But when they find Chet Bullens, the biggest bully of all time, they know he has something to do with Virgil’s disappearance...and they have to find out what he did. When their paths cross, Kaori knows it’s more than a coincidence. Can she, Valencia, and Gen solve the mystery? Read this book to find out!

The Girl Who Owned a City (Laurel-Leaf Science Fiction)

The Girl Who Owned a City (Laurel-Leaf Science Fiction)

By O. T. Nelson

The plague has killed everyone except people under the age of 12., and now Lisa Nelson and her brother Todd just want to survive. Lisa has lots of nice ideas, and this is because she thinks a lot. She has already gotten many supplies from supermarkets and abandoned houses and is constantly thinking of more places. The main part of the book starts when she decides that Grand Avenue needs a militia to protect them from marauding gangs. First, they install defense measures, then they start training to fight and defend their home, Grandville, as they are now calling it. The city in the title gets started when Lisa discovers that the local Glenbard High School is easier to defend than Granville. Taking charge as the leader, with Charlie Craig and Jill, three other important characters, as council members, she decides to build a settlement of children who want safety. Many gangs attack and are repelled; however, the Chidester Gang is particularly stubborn and threatens to conquer the City of Glenbard. For me, the book was a little too direct and non-descriptive. Nevertheless, the story is quite relatable even though it was written during the seventies, and the themes(self-reliance and leadership) were complex enough and portrayed pretty well. An issue with this book was that the climax was only 40 pages whereas the rest of the book talked about building the city. This book is good for people who like action and adventure.

Among the Enemy (Shadow Children)

Among the Enemy (Shadow Children)

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

The book "Among the Enemy" is an enthralling novel that always kept me at the edge of my seat. The main character is an illegal child. Yet he sacrifices himself to save his best friends and people like him. He is met with challenges and overcomes them with the help of friends of all ages. I highly recommend this realistic fiction story and I hope you will too.

Dolphin Adventure: A True Story

Dolphin Adventure: A True Story

By Wayne Grover

Title: Dolphin Adventure Author: Wayne Grover Genre Autobiography I would rate this book a ⅖ because it has so much more to offer i feel as though this experience could be more exciting instead of saving a dolphin imagine saving a shark. Some parts of this book are interesting, for example when the father dolphin bolts into the shark to save the baby. I recommend this book to 2nd to 5th because it could be a good challenge for 2nd grade but something easier for a 5 grader.

Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: The Law of Cavities (Book 3)

Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: The Law of Cavities (Book 3)

By Tripp, Valerie

Hey guys smart sqaud is a really good book check it out

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