Kids Books - School

One for the Murphys

One for the Murphys

By Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Could you imagine if you were just thrown into foster care, then thrown into a random person's home? That's what happened to Carly. This book is called One for The Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This story takes place in the Murphy's house. Carly is the protagonist in this book, her mom's boyfriend Dennis beat Carly right before she was put into foster care. Carly's mom went to a mental hospital and Dennis was put into jail. Carly was put into the Murphy's house and had to start fresh. She made this friend at her new school and her name is Tony, she didn’t tell Tony that she was in a foster home and they got into a big fight when tony found out. Carly doesn’t like her foster brother, but she does like the other two. I liked this book because it has a lot of ups and downs. I liked how Carly started liking the Murphys but when she first moved in with them she didn’t like them at all. I recommend this book to someone who is into kind of sad books but turns into happy books! There are some parts in this book that younger kids probably should not be reading.

Big Nate Flips Out

Big Nate Flips Out

By Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate is cool, I guess. But there's something in the book that bothers me... But never mind. Let's get started...So, "you're such a slob." said Francis, Nate's best friend. Nate looks at him like his locker wasn't the messiest thing he's ever seen. "Are you talking to me?" Nate asks. So that goes to say that Nate is clueless that he was a pig. At science class, Francis gets an A for his quiz so Nate thinks he's getting an A too. But Mr Galvin calls him over to his desk instead. He failed his Quiz because of his sloppiness. He really doesn't know this messiness could lead to big problems...after class, they went to the yearbook meeting. Last year's yearbook stank on ice because it was being run by Nick Blondsky. So the new editor was bound to be an improvement...But...GINA ended up as editor so Nate nominates FRANCIS as editor when he realizes Gina would make the yearbook all about herself. In doing so, he also asks Francis to ask Mrs Godfrey for the camera. So Francis gives the camera to Nate...but who KNOWS what Nate could do to the camera with his sloppines...But when things go bad, its Nate's job to fix everything...

A Face First

A Face First

By Priscilla Cummings

"After a catastrophic automobile accident, Kelley wakes up in the hospital to find that her face and body are severely burned. She feels isolated and alone as she agonizes through skinny raft operations, painful dressings, and hand exercise that seem like torture. But with the help of her friends and family, a kind nurse, and understanding doctors and therapist, she had is able to survive and even triumph. Then she finds out that she has to wear an ugly plastic mask so that her facial skin won't grow back puffy and hard. How will Kelley ever face the world again?" Its a very good book but I recommend it for older kids 10 or older. The book also teaches that god makes and lets things happen for a reason. The book is made by Priscilla Cummings. I got my book at ollies but I'm sure they are sold at other places too. I have no idea if its based on a true story or not but either way its a good book

A Year Down Yonder

A Year Down Yonder

undefined

Mary Alice, age 15, feels very sorry for herself when she is put on a train by her parents (because they need to get a smaller house where there is no room for her) during the economic slump after "The Great War" (WW1), to live with her grandma (a woman known for being very active and having a gun) in a small town where everyone knows everything. I would recommend this book to age ten and up because it has some parts that are better for older kids (A painter tries to paint the post lady while she has not clothes on, and then a snake falls on her because the painter's studio is in the attic, and the post lady runs back to the post office screaming without her clothes on, and there is also a tiny bit of romance).

Say Something

Say Something

By Peter H. Reynolds

This is a nice book that inspires all ages to speak up for themselves. No matter what you want to do to change the world, you can say something and voice your opinion. Overall, I love this book and after reading it I hope it will inspire you.

Worser

Worser

By Ziegler, Jennifer

I think its like a book thats epic

The Bronze Key (Magisterium, Book 3)

The Bronze Key (Magisterium, Book 3)

By Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

This is a great book and I would recommend it. Callum, Aaron, and Tamara are trying to find the spy that is in the magisterium leaking information to master Joseph, and trying to kill Call at the same time! They don't want their friend to be in danger so they decide to try and figure it out theirselves. Will their plan work? Or will it go disastrously wrong like all plans seem to do when Call is around?

The River (A Hatchet Adventure)

The River (A Hatchet Adventure)

By Gary Paulsen

SavannaMoore

I would read Hatchet first, it would make more sense. He is not alone this time. He has a man named Derek Holtzer with him. But on a stormy night Derek reaches for his briefcase and gets struck by lightning and in a coma. Brian had to build a raft and travel the river to a trading post where they are saved. I totally recommend it! 🙂

Soar

Soar

By Joan Bauer

Jeremiah is not one to let anything keep him down. Starting with his adoption by computer genius Walt, Jeremiah has looked on his life as a series of lucky breaks. When a weak heart keeps him from playing his beloved baseball, Jeremiah appoints himself the team coach. When Walt has to move for another new assignment, Jeremiah sees it as a great chance to explore a new town. But no sooner do they arrive than a doping scandal is revealed and the town feels betrayed and disgraced. Jeremiah takes it as his personal mission to restore the town's morale and help the teams bounce back and remember how to soar.

Enemy Pie (Reading Rainbow book)

Enemy Pie (Reading Rainbow book)

By Derek Munson

lil savage

bicker,bicker,bicker went the boys and you might be thinking what are there names there names are jeremy ross and the other boy doesnt have a name so ill just call him the boy and he has a enemy an jeremy is the only one on the boys enemy list but his dad has a plan to change that will the boy and jeremy become friends read enemy pie to find out.

Show More