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Middle School Bites

Middle School Bites

By Steven Banks

You've gotten bit by a mosquito before, right? So annoying! But that's NOTHING compared to eleven-year-old Tom. He got bit by a BAT, a WEREWOLF, and... a ZOMBIE?!? And right before the start of middle school, too! Tom was so ready to have a relaxed first day of middle school, one in which he could just blend in to avoid being noticed by anyone but his best friend Zeke, and his crush, Annie. But walking into middle school as a VAM-WOLF-ZOM?? It was going to be a crazy year, that's for sure. All of Tom's senses sharpen, especially his smell and night vision, he develops sharp vampire teeth, and even becomes a werewolf on full moons! And he seems to be developing a tasting for super-super-rare hamburgers... This book is a wild rise! You'll love reading this funny, wacky adventure as Tom ventures through 6th grade, not totally human, but totally interesting. I personally thought this book was awesome, and it kept me laughing chapter after chapter. The great graphics and story kept me engaged through the whole book and wanting a sequel ASAP! I would recommend this book to anyone ages 9+ and I rate it 4/5 stars!

Big Nate Lives It Up

Big Nate Lives It Up

By Lincoln Peirce

I am reading this book because I have read other Big Nate books by Lincoln Pierce. I have always liked the funny punchlines the author brings in on various different occasions through out the book. I am hoping for more funny Big Nate comics to come out in the future. There are a lot still left for me to read, yet I read them pretty quickly. I hope you like Big Nate too.

Abduction!

Abduction!

By Peg Kehret

Would you go into a car if he had a loved one? This left 6 year old matt in crisis because he either got into the car with a stranger that had his dog or go back to his class and get help. I advise kids who are 10 or 11 to read this book because it is good and has high suspense and it tells you that you should never go into cars with strangers no matter what. Matt leaves his kindergarten class for a quick trip to the bathroom he never imagines that he will be in a stranger’s car going to an unfamiliar place. The stranger keeps him at his house for days until a miracle happened. I recommend this book to all kids that can read it.

The Worst Witch at School

The Worst Witch at School

By Jill Murphy

Murphy's law reigns supreme in the life of student witch, Mildred Hubble--anything that can go wrong does. She still manages to save the day on multiple occasions. A light, fun read for children 8-11. I like children's books and this was fun, but very young and light. It was cute and children this age will enjoy it. It's not an ambitious book like Harry Potter. This one, by the way, came first and is quite similar in some ways, it's a boarding school with classes in potions etc. and a big spooky castle. The difference is, there is no abiding force of evil against which to struggle. This may be appropriate for very young children, but makes the book seem a bit fluffy in comparison. The evil that does read its head is minor and brief. I love children's literature. This book is good, but not great. And isn’t that what we want with children’s books, for them to leave a positive lasting impression?

Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker (Stink (Pb))

Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker (Stink (Pb))

By Megan McDonald

I have enjoyed reading the Stink books so far. I've been reading them, and I have loved them so much. The relationship between Stink and his sister Judy is a love/hate relationship, and it cracks me up. At times they help each other. At times they work together. At times they play pranks on each other. At times, they are sick of each other. At times they try to get each other in trouble. It reminds me very much of my own relationship with my sister. After each chapter, there is a comic that has been written by Stink. These comics are silly, but I love them. They make me read the comic part three or four times. This is a great read aloud book/series for young boys, I would guess any elementary school aged, although my three year old enjoys this as a bedtime story. What is cool about this book is that even though it is for kids, I still enjoyed reading it. It is well written, has great characters, has funny scenes, and really captures the essence of being a kid. This is a first-purchase for elementary libraries.

Stink (Book #1): The Incredible Shrinking Kid

Stink (Book #1): The Incredible Shrinking Kid

By Megan McDonald

This is book is so awesome! It caught my eye in the library because I love the Judy Moody books. I think that Stink is as funny as Judy. I like this book. It is simply hilarious! I was laughing at every page turner. I won't spoil it with any specifics, but if you like comics or a kid who writes comics then I think you will love, Love, LOve, LOVe, LOVE this book!

Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Start a Club by Accident (Two Dogs in a Trench Coat #2)

Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Start a Club by Accident (Two Dogs in a Trench Coat #2)

By Julie Falatko

I love this book it is so funny! I like how the dogs mistake things for other things. For example is the book they almost always mistake a club for a club sandwich. Also for half of the book they don't even know that they are even in a club!

Terror at Bottle Creek

Terror at Bottle Creek

By Watt Key

I loved this book so much it was so fun to read because I loved hw Cort was very determined to keep him and his neighbors safe. I loved how at the end they were all safe. I also loved how the dad came at the end when Cort needed him the most.

All's Faire in Middle School

All's Faire in Middle School

By Victoria Jamieson

Imogenes parents work at renaissance fair so Imogene loves to dress up like a knights and have fun.all of her life she has been homeschooled😋 but now she is going to publics school there are 3 girls that are bullies to her saying she needs shoes and outfits but then when she gets them they make fun of her.there is one girl at her school named Anita she is also bullied at school .Imogene draws a mean picture in her drawing book but the meanies showed her then she got mad.also imogenes brother she got in a fight with but she made up with him.this is a amazing book!I love it so much!I recommend to 12+ I rate this book 4/5 stars 😁!

Babe And Me (Baseball Card Adventures (Pb))

Babe And Me (Baseball Card Adventures (Pb))

By Dan Gutman

This book is about Joe Stochack traveling back In time with a baseball card to see if Babe Ruth really call his shot. Did Babe Ruth call his shot or did he not?

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