Book Reviews by 3rd Graders

A to Z Mysteries: The Empty Envelope, by Rob Roy

Review by Sourya M., 3rd grade

The Empty Envelope is such a mysterious book. If you like mysteries, then you should read A to Z Mysteries. The Empty Envelope is about stealing a valuable stamp. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are trying to solve the mystery. The A to Z Mysteries makes you wonder about a lot. For example, this book makes you wonder how and why they stole the expensive stamp. There are five envelopes, but one is empty. Also, there are two crooks in the whole book. Start reading if you want to find out who the two crooks are and which envelope has the expensive stamp.

Bad Kitty Takes the Test, by Nick Bruel

Review by Jessie-Marie P., 3rd grade

In Bad Kitty Takes the Test, Bad Kitty receives a letter in the mail. Inside the envelope is a note which reads, “Dear Bad Kitty: You have not been acting like a cat. You let the baby dress you up for Halloween, you got stuck in the vet’s blinds, and you let the puppy sit on you when you were sleeping. You must take a test to make sure you are still a cat!” Her owner was very confused but still she made her go to the school and take the test. Strange Kitty was leading the class. Chatty Kitty was there and was very scared. There was even a kitty that didn’t look like a cat there, and for some reason Uncle Murray showed up. The book was very good and very funny. I recommend that you read it to find out the ending!

Impossible Crime, by Mac Barnett

Review by Aariv A., 3rd grade

Mac Barnett is an American spy as a kid and is on a secret mission to help The Queen of England protect the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Since she knows somebody is going to steal it at night, she locks them in a tough brick room, but they fall asleep. Mac finds out, calls the queen and reveals the person who stole it. They play a golf game while the thief is in jail playing a card game behind tough steel bars. The Queen is very happy and thanks Mac with 5 pairs of gloves and a note for his absence and tells him to give it to his teacher. Read the book to know who stole the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. I highly recommend this book to all readers who love mystery books.