Kids Books - Reference
The Secret Garden
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Such a great book about mystery, the earth/ environment, and love. I saw the movie and it is great too.
Peeled
By Joan Bauer
A spooky thriller, Peeled is a great book to read on an October weekend, leading up to Halloween! Hildy Biddle's looking for a story to write in her high school newspaper. She's stumped until a haunted house in the neighborhood starts to create some racket. She does all she can to write an amazing story, which then leads into some clashing with other newspapers in the town, which then leads to blackmail. But finally, the high school newspaper finds their way, with a surprise twist at the end! Joan did a great job with this book. One of my favorite parts was that she took Banesville, NY, the place that the story is in, and though it is fictional, she really makes it seem real, by adding in details like that it was in apple country, which is widespread throughout NY. She really gives attention to each individual character, and lets each of them grow. Overall, a quick read but a good read!
Holt McDougal Library, High School Nextext: Individual Reader Gullivers Travels (Nextext Classic Retelling) 2001
By MCDOUGAL LITTEL
very good but very high reading level
Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight
By Liv Spencer
ok, everyone says that Edward and Bella are perfect for each other and like #relationshipgoals but are they that great? like really. They have some major problems. Like this girl is attracted to a guy who likes the SMELL OF HER BLOOD. If that isn't a red flag, I don't know what is. (Spoiler Alert) But the reason Jacob was attracted to Bella was because of the embryo of Renesmee in her. If you get what I'm saying. So THAT would be weird too... But seriously there is a lot of other guys waiting for you Bella...so I'm on #teamlitterallyanyoneelse But tell me what is better #teamjacob or #teamedward?
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards))
By Duncan Tonatiuh
I think this book is a great push for anti- racism. In this book the Méndez family fight for segregation. They tried to enroll 5 kids in a school. 2 white kids got in, but 3 Mexican kids didn't. The Méndez family constantly asked why, but wouldn't get a answer. But after a year of fighting, they got justice. I liked this book because it showed me that segregation is cruel, mean, and unfair. I really liked the style that the author used to draw pictures with in the book.
Hamilton vs. Jefferson (Primary Source Readers: Focus on Alexander Hamilton)
By Curtis Slepian
Because I love history books and they are so much fun to read. I love books on Alexander Hamilton. Also, I read a book on him and he is so interesting to learn about!
Guinness World Records 2014 Gamer's Edition
By Guinness World Records
It is pretty amazing! So cool how some amazing records are in this. It is just like world records but for gaming! I love all the cool video games I never even knew existed!
A Guide for Using The Chocolate Touch in the Classroom
By Lorraine Kujawa
I love this book I never read this book but I have read the other Chocolate Touch Let me tell you IT IS A GOOD BOOK Ok so you have to read the other one It has a Little kid in it I love that book but I want to read this one and see what this is about I give it a five Because it reminds me of the other Chocolate touch That's why I gave it a five.
Kid Chef Bakes: The Kids Cookbook for Aspiring Bakers
By Lisa Huff
Kid Chef Bakes is a really good cookbook with easy to follow recipes. Some feature garlic knots, sprinkle cake pops, and monkey bread bites.
Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard
By Jonathan Auxier
This was a good book, action-packed and thrilling, and seemed very interesting. I recommend this to people who like fantasy and adventure. The reason I gave the book 3/5 stars is because it had a fairytale-style demeanor, and the ending was a little “happily ever after”. Still, I liked the storyline because it was engaging.









