Kids Books - Literature

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.

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.

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

My students absolutely hated to put the book down. McSwigan leaves you with so many cliffhangers you want to read what happens next. They begged me to read "just one more chapter". It's great when kids want to read.

My mom had got me this bool at our local library.The very first chapter was a story i could almost relate to.So I read the rest of the book.And every time we went to our school library i would check out this book.Sometime in my last month of school, our librarian got a donation from an parent and she was so generous to give me that copy.I've lost count how many times I've read this book already.So good.

The Upside-down Magic class are going on their first overnight field trip to Dragon Haven! Nory, Andres, and their classmates get to feed the dragons, fly with them, and even swim with them! They even might get to see a newborn dragon hatch at the Hatchery! But, there was also going to be another class visiting Dragon Haven. Fun events like bonfires and breakfasts with your pajamas wasn't going to be as fun with a fancy academy students.

I am reading this book right now. It is REALLY good so far. Once I finish the book I will give a full review.

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.

I love this book!!

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.