Book Reviews by 3rd Graders
A to Z Mysteries: The Canary Caper, by Rob Roy (Series Book 3)
Review by Sourya M., 3rd grade
In this book, there are three kids named Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They planned on going to the circus. On that day Dink’s neighbor Davis’ canary disappeared. After they investigated a bit, they went to the circus. A few hours later, Ruth Rose’s cat, Tiger, was missing. The next day, they went to the police station to tell the cops. The cop said, “Four pets went missing that day: Dr. Pardue’s rabbit, and Mrs. Gwynn’s parrot went missing.” Then the police officer gave them free tickets to the carnival. They said “We already went.” He said, “Go again.” On the same day, two houses were robbed. The kids go to investigate. If you want to find out who stole the animals and who robbed the houses, then start reading. I liked this book and would recommend it.
A to Z Mysteries: The Deadly Dungeon, by Rob Roy (Series Book 4)
Review by Sourya M., 3rd grade
If you read The Absent Author, then you will understand this book. The Deadly Dungeon takes place in a castle in Main, and the person who lives there is a famous author named Wallis Wallace. There are three main characters, and all of them are kids. Their names are Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. In Wallis Wallace’s backyard, there is a little playhouse. In the book, they mention a person named Emery Scott. He or she is the person who lived in the castle before the writer. The castle has weird sounds and the three kids try to discover what makes those sounds. At the end of the book, they think they solved the mystery, but they don’t. I liked this book and would recommend it.
A to Z Mysteries: The Empty Envelope, by Rob Roy (Series Book 5)
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.
A to Z Mysteries: The Goose’s Gold, by Rob Roy (Series Book 7)
Review by Sourya M., 3rd grade
The Goose’s Gold is a boat. There are three kids, and the kid’s names are Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Those who own the boat dive underwater for goodies such as gold and silver. The three kids came to Key West, Florida, to meet Ruth Rose’s grandmother. When the kids got off the airplane, Dink was calling his mother. When he got off the phone, a guy behind him was talking in a whisper voice and acted suspiciously. Dink told his friends that he thought he was planning a robbery. Dink also told them he saw an eagle’s head on his ankle. They came to Key West, Florida on the winter break. Do you want to find out what he was planning? Then start reading.
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!
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Review by Zayn A., 3rd grade
I give this book a thumbs up! If you liked the Paddington Bear movies, I think you will really like this book too. In this book you will read about Paddington starting a new life in London and learning new things while also getting into trouble. I like Paddington because he’s funny and always does the wrong thing. Each chapter is a different adventure and the themes of this book are friendship, family and learning new things. You also get to learn about London as Paddington explores the new city. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.
Big Nate Strikes Again, by Lincoln Peirce (Series Book 2)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Eleven year old Nate is a funny kid and so are his two friends, Teddy and Francis. His archenemy is Gina. In this book, Nate and Gina are partnered for a project. Gina doesn’t want Nate to ruin her spotless academic record, so Gina tells Nate that she will do the project by herself and put both of their names on it. Nate said she should not play fleeceball (indoor baseball with a broomstick for a bat) and ruin the team. Gina already ruined the team because Nate forgot to tell the coach their team name so Gina told the coach the name was Kuddle Kittens. Nate was super mad because he wanted the team name to be Psycho Dogs. Some crazy things happen at the end of this book. I think this book was great
The Boxcar Children: The Mystery Of The Traveling Tomatoes by Gertrude Chandler Warner (Series Book 117)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
This book is about when Benny, Violet, Jessie, and Henry Alden find out that their tomato plants have traveled. The same thing happens again the next day. Also, they hear that someone robbed the bank. After putting everything together, they figure it out. Read the book to find out who the culprit is! I think this book was amazing
Chocolate Fever, by Robert Kimmel Smith
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
This book is about a kid named Henry Green who loves chocolate. He eats chocolate every day. He has two siblings, Mark and Elizabeth. One day, he doesn’t feel good. Then, something bad happens. Read the rest of the book to find out!
I think this book was amazing
DIARY of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper, by Jeff Kinney (Series Book 20)
Review by Zayn A., 3rd grade
I give this book a thumbs up rating because it is funny. It was really funny when Greg’s mom didn’t put the calendar up and forgot Greg’s Birthday. The very same day she had a pie contest and people started to find out that she forgot Greg’s birthday. People wanted to give him presents and cake to celebrate his special day. My favorite part of the book is the ending, but I don’t think I should give that away. Maybe you should read this book for yourself. If you like to laugh I recommend reading this book.
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes by Dav Pilkey (Series Book 14)
Review by Zayn A., 3rd grade
I give this book a big thumbs up! This was my favorite book in the Dog Man series. It is really very funny and has great flip O ramas! The book is a continuation of Big Jim Begins, another great Dog Man book. In this book, the space cuties from space invade earth and Big Jim, Grandpa and Dog Man work together to try and save the world. The space cuties have a weakness, but Professor Puddin’ Pop helps them find a way around it that stops their first strategy. Will these heroes find a second way to defeat the space cuties or will the space cuties win? Well, if you want to find out then you should definitely read this book.
Dragon Games: The Thunder Egg, by Maddy Mara (Series Book 1)
Review by Alia S., 3rd grade
In The Thunder Egg, Luca and his two friends saw a rock called a geode rock in one of the school’s rooms and when they touched the rock they came to a magical land named Imperia. The egg happened to be a dragon egg! It was their first dragon pet and it had to be returned to a secret location. After coming to Imperia, they had to enter the Dragon Games and fight an evil ruler so they could save the land together. I would give this book a thumbs up because it is fun to read. I would recommend it to people who like magic and dragons.
Dragon Masters: Bloom of the Flower Dragon, by Tracey West (Series Book 21)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, Drake and Ana are two dragon masters who find a flower dragon. A flower dragon has petals over its head, on its wings and on its tail. It also has the power to stay hidden from humans using a special mist. That is my favorite power of the flower dragon. Drake and Anna must save the flower dragon from a werewolf who wants to eat it. The flower dragon finds its dragon master named Askar. Askar names the flower dragon Wild Root. Wild Root gets away from the werewolf by working together with its family. At the end of the story, there is a big surprise!
Dragon Masters: Guarding the Invisible Dragons, by Tracey West (Series Book 22)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
I liked this book because the baby invisible dragons must go on a cool quest. They have to travel to Dove Island. During their travels, they dodge many obstacles. They must reach a tree that produces a special fruit for the baby invisible dragons so they can keep their powers. I would like to try this special fruit so I can have similar powers! I also think the baby invisible dragons are cute!
Dragon Masters: The Curse of the Shadow Dragon, by Tracey West (Series Book 23)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
I like this book because there is a lot of adventure in the story. In this story, the dragon masters, Drake and Jean, must try to find out what is the cause of a mysterious shadow that is covering the sky. They go on a trip to Sindhu to reach the shadow dragon. Once they reach Sindhu, they meet with obstacles. They use Drake’s magical sword and the power of their dragons, to win the battle. I enjoyed this book because it was exciting!
Geronimo Stilton: The Mummy with No Name, by Geronimo Stilton (a pseudonym for Elisabetta Dami), (Series Book 4)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
This book is about Geronimo Stilton who must solve a mystery with his friend, Professor Sandsnout. Something is scaring the visitors away from the museum.! The problem is that Geronimo Stilton is scared of mummies! My favorite part of this story is when they realized that the mummy is not what they think it is. It is a big surprise! This book is good for readers who are like a surprise ending.
Geronimo Stilton: The Mona Mousa Code, by Geronimo Stilton (a pseudonym for Elisabetta Dami), (Series Book 15)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, Geronimo and his family learn that there is a secret hidden in the Mona Mousa, a special painting created by Leonardo da Mouski. They must find letters in different places and unscramble the letters to find a message. My favorite character in this story is Trap, who is Geronimo’s cousin. Trap owns a store called “Cheap Stuff for Less.’ He also tells horrible jokes! I think this book is good for people who like adventure and mystery. There is a cool surprise at the end!
Geronimo Stilton: The Search for Sunken Treasure, by Geronimo Stilton (a pseudonym for Elisabetta Dami), (Series Book 25)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, Geronimo Stilton is visiting the places that his Uncle Grayfur had visited before he passed away. Geronimo has to travel on a big boat with his annoying cousin Trap and two loud captains to find sunken treasure. The trip turned out to be even worse than he expected! There are also evil pirates who are also looking for the sunken treasure. Will Geronimo be able to dive into freezing cold water and get the treasure back? Read this book and find out!
Geronimo Stilton: The Enormouse Pearl Heist, by by Geronimo Stilton (a pseudonym for Elisabetta Dami), (Series Book 51)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, Geronimo, Benjamin, Bugsy Wugsy, Petunia, Aunt Sweetfur, and Thea are going to Shell Island. Geronimo plans to take scuba diving lessons. He finds an enormous pearl while scuba diving! Lots of people want to steal the pearl. My favorite part of the story is when Geronimo and his friends capture the people who stole the pearl in a most surprising way!
Geronimo Stilton: The Bollywood Burglary, by Geronimo Stilton (a pseudonym for Elisabetta Dami), (Series Book 65)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, the Heart of Fire, a very important gem, gets stolen! Geronimo Stilton and his friend Hercule must go to India to find it. Geronimo Stilton has to act as the main character in a show and he is a terrible actor! I like this story because I learned more about India and it was very funny. My favorite part of the story is when Geronimo Stilton went to an Indian restaurant and his friend Hercule played a trick on him! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure!
Geronimo Stilton, Special Edition: Christmas Catastrophe, by Geronimo Stilton (a pseudonym for Elisabetta Dami)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, Geronimo and his family are going on a ski trip. He gets all ready and excited for the trip. However, things go wrong. Geronimo has to travel by a double decker bus (which he does not like) and must sleep in the worst bed ever in the rented house. Also, when he goes skiing, a mean mouse pushes him, and Geronimo breaks all the bones in his body! How can Geronimo end up having a good vacation? Read this book and find out!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (Series Book 6)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Harry Potter is a wizard whose parents were killed by an evil wizard named Voldemort. He has lots of epic adventures. In this book, Harry unexpectedly got to attend potion classes at Hogwarts. Since he did not have a book, his new potions teacher let him borrow a book. There were helpful tips and cool spells in the book. When Harry checked the owner of the book, it said ”This Book is the Property of The Half-Blood Prince.” Harry wondered who the half-blood prince was. Read the book to find out! The book also has some sad parts and parts about love. I think the book is amazing!
Horsetail Hollow: Magically Maximus, by Kiki Thorpe (Series Book 1)
Review by Ava D., 3rd grade
Maddie and her sister, Evie, moved with their family from a big city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow. Maddie dreamed of having her very own horse, but Evie would rather read her favorite book of fairy tales. They were disappointed to find out that there were no horses or fairy tale princesses on the farm. But they discovered a wishing well on the farm. Maddie and Evie went to the wishing well, and each made a wish: Maddie wished for a horse, and Evie wished for a fairy tale princess. The next morning, their wish came true, but instead of a horse and a fairy tale Princess, they got Rapunzel’s horse, Maximus. Their wishes had got mixed up. For the rest of the story, they tried to get Maximus back to Rapunzel. I recommend you read this fun book, especially if you like fairy tale princesses.
Humphrey Adventures: Friendship According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney (Series Book 2)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
The book, “Friendship According to Humphrey, “ is about a hamster who is a class pet in a cage that does not lock properly. Humphrey meets Og the Frog in this story. Og the Frog says, “Boing!” a lot very loudly, eats crickets and pees on students. Humphrey thinks this is disturbing and gross. At night, Humphrey gets out of his cage and tries to become friends with Og the Frog. Og the Frog says, “Boing!” very loudly. It startles Humphrey and Humphrey gets back in his cage. The next day, the students are reading. Humphrey squeaks quietly and tries again to become friends with Og the Frog. Og again, says “Boing!” and all the students look up and Humphrey must hide in the cage quickly. The next night, Humphrey gets out of his cage again and says, “Bye, bye Og.” Og says, “Boing!” again. In the end, we learn Humphrey learns that Og the Frog is trying to send a message to Humphrey and friendship comes in unexpected ways.
Humphrey Adventures: Trouble According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney (Series Book 3)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
The main character in the book, “Trouble According to Humphrey,” is Humphrey. Humphrey is a hamster who is a class pet at a school. He is in a cage that does not lock properly. In this book, Humphrey’s class is making their own community. There will be jobs, houses, and lots of fun. The name of the community is “Humphreyville.” Each student has his or her own job in the community. Miranda is a student in the class who is supposed to take care of Humphrey as her job in the community. She is also supposed to take care of Og the Frog (who is another class pet). At night, Humphrey sneaks out of his cage because he wants to have an adventure. The school custodian, Aldo, sees him out of his cage. Aldo is surprised. He leaves a note on the teacher’s desk. The teacher’s name is Mrs. Brisbane. In the morning, Mrs. Brisbane finds out that Humphrey was out of his cage. She blames Miranda for leaving the cage open by accident. Miranda was upset because she did not do it. In the end of the story, Mrs. Brisbane finds out the truth in a surprising way.
Humphrey Adventures: Surprises According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney (Series Book 4)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
Humphrey is a class pet in a school. He is in a cage that does not lock properly. He gets a new hamster ball from a student in the class. He can roll around in the hamster ball and see the classroom in different ways. He rolls into lots of adventures in this story. He encounters many surprises. Some are bad surprises and some are good surprises. My favorite part of the story is when two students in the class get into a fight. They eventually work together to save Humphrey from one of these bad surprises. The message is that friends who get into an argument can rebuild their friendship by forgiving each other and helping others.
Humphrey Adventures: Adventure According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney (Series Book 5)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
Humphrey’s class is learning about oceans and boats. Humphrey is full of excitement. His teacher, Miss. Brisbane, planned out a surprise for the students in room 26. They are going to have a field trip at a park and make boats for a boat race! However, when Humphrey finds out that his friend is going to bring a submarine, which is not allowed in the race, there is a big problem! My favorite part of the story is when the class is having fun at the park. I wish I could go on a field trip to a park too!
Humphrey Adventures: Summer According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney (Series Book 6)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this story, school is finally over for Humphrey’s class. Humphrey is not sure what to do with himself when his class leaves school. Miss. Brisbane plans a surprise for Humphrey and Og the Frog. They are going camping with Mrs. Mac, the woman who brought Humphrey to the classroom! During the camping trip, a lot of problems come up. One problem is that Og the Frog goes missing! Humprey must find his friend.
Another problem is that Humphrey is scared about the story of the “Haunted Howler.” The story ends in a most delightful way!
I survived the Sinking of the Titanic, by Lauren Tarshis (Series Book 1)
Review by Bade B., 3rd grade
I picked this book to read because I was excited to learn about the Titanic. After watching the movie with my parents, I wanted to read a book about it too. Ten year old George Calder, his little sister, Phoebe and his aunt Daisy were traveling on the Titanic. He was so excited to be on this incredibly big ship and started to wander around. He ran away to explore this great ship and got into trouble many times. While exploring this gigantic ship, George heard a loud noise like thunder and the whole ship started to shake. The massive Titanic hit an iceberg and with the damage it got, the ship started to sink. After a short while, George realized that his sister Phoebe was missing.
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.
Just Like Home: Love Rolls In, by Erin S. Downing (Series Book 1)
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
This book is about a scared puppy named Arlo. He lost mobility in his back legs from an injury. At first he does not trust humans because he is afraid that he will get hurt again. Ruby and Henry are siblings who help gain Arlos’s trust again. My favorite part of the story is when Ruby and Henry find the right owner for Arlo. He is back home! I think this book is good for kids (and adults!) who like realistic fiction and animals.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost, by Dori Hillestad Butler (Series Book 10)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
King is a dog who solves cases with owner, Kayla. They sometimes have to solve mysteries with their friends, Mason, Jillian, and Thor, who is Jillian’s dog. In this book, King and Kayla go to a sleepover at Jillian’s house. She tells them to keep their stuff in the living room because Jillian thinks there is a ghost in the basement. Kayla decides to investigate and see if there really is a ghost. When they go down there, Kayla turns on the lights. They don’t hear anything. Then Jillian says you can only hear the ghost when the lights are off. Then Kayla and Jillian make a list of clues. I read this book and thought it was really interesting.
Magic Tree House: Lions at Lunchtime, by Mary Pope Osborne (Series Book 11)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Jack and Annie are two siblings that once found a magic tree house that took them to the past. After a few adventures, they met Morgan, the owner of the tree house. In this book, Jack and Annie both go on an adventure in the African plains. After some crazy adventures, they go back to the tree house. But when they get there, something is waiting for them. Read the rest of the book to find out! I think this book was great!
Magic Tree House: Hour of the Olympics, by Mary Pope Osborne (Series Book 16)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Jack and Annie are two siblings that once found a magic tree house that took them to the past. After a few adventures, they met Morgan, the owner of the tree house. In this book, Jack and Annie both go to the Olympics in Greece. Morgan told them to show their library cards to a wise person. After that they met someone named Plato. Jack thought that he looked wise so he and Annie both showed their cards to him. He recognized them at once and told them to come with him. Then they showed him a paper with a poem that they needed. After taking them to get the poem, they went to the Olympics. Then they realized that women weren’t allowed. Annie said she would stay back. Then, after they sat down, something bad happened. Read the rest of the book to find out! I think this book was amazing!
Magic Tree House: Thanksgiving on Thursday (Series Book 27)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Jack and Annie are two siblings that once found a magic tree house that took them to the past. After a few adventures, they met Morgan, the owner of the tree house. In this book, Jack and Annie travel to the first Thanksgiving. They land in some woods. They look at the village from behind a tree. They see a dog coming towards them. Suddenly, the dog starts barking. Read the book to find out what happens next and everything else! I think this book is amazing!
Magic Tree House: High Tide in Hawaii, by Mary Pope Osborne (Series Book 28)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Jack and Annie are two siblings that once found a magic tree house that took them to the past. After a few adventures, they met Morgan, the owner of the tree house. In this book, Jack and Annie go to Hawaii. There, they meet some people that they stay with. The next day, they decide to go surfing. As Jack is surfing back, something bad happens. Read the rest of the book to find out!
I think this book was great!
Max & the Midknights, by Lincoln Peirce (Series Book 1)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Max is an apprentice troubadour with her uncle, Budrick. In this book, they have many adventures. Like running into Bjovia and deciding to stop there since Budrick used to live there before he ran away. When they get there, they learn that King Conrad died on a quest to defeat a monster and that his evil brother, Gastley has taken over the throne. They learn it from a kid named Kevyn. They also save two kids, Simon and Millie. Millie was an orphan who lived in an orphanage with other orphans before every adult turned against them and Simon is a kid whose parents turned against him too. They meet Kevyn’s dad, Nolan and Mumblin, a retired wizard that used to work in King Conrad’s court. They have other adventures in this book such as Nolan being turned giant by Munblin and saving Max, her friends, and Budrick from soldiers and defeating King Gastley. I read this book and thought it was really eventful. I think this book is amazing
Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins, by Lincoln Peirce (Series Book 2)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Max is a knight in knight school who used to go with her friend Simon. Then, Simon quit to help their friend Kevyn’s dad with his horses at his stable. In this book, after a day at knight school, Max and her friend Millie went to Kevyn’s library. Millie was a sorceress in training. On the way, they met Simon. When they got there, Millie used a spell to duplicate his book. After that, they looked at them. Then, they saw that one of the books looked different. They have more adventures in the book like going into the realm of the bodkins and Max being saved from dying by a gem on a necklace. I read this book and thought it was really scary because there are lots of imposters in it. I think this book is great!
Max and the Midknights: The Tower of Time, by Lincoln Peirce (Series Book 3)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Max is a midknight with her friends, Millie, Simon, and Kevyn. In this book, Max searches for information about her mysterious twin. She meets her friends and they start talking about her mysterious twin. Then, Sir Gadabout says he figured out that the mysterious twin’s name is Mary. They also have other adventures such as going into the Tower of Time to learn about their past and going into the place where the prisoners are worked to death. I read this book and thought it was heartfelt. I think this book is amazing!
Moon’s Ramadan, by Nastasha Khan Kazi
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
This book is about Ramadan and the phases of the moon. I like this book because it also tells me some ways different people celebrate Ramadan. My favorite part is when the people can’t see the moon, but it is right in front of them! This book is good for people who like to learn new things.
My Weirder-est School: Dr. Floss Is the Boss, by Dan Gutman (Series Book 3)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
A.J. is a kid who hates school. He has an archenemy named Andrea who loves school. She has a best friend named Emily who is scared of everything. AJ has 3 best friends: Ryan, Mike, and Neil. In this book, a dentist named Dr. Floss comes to teach kids about dental health. But for some reason, she wants kids to have cavities so they can come to her for dentist appointments and she can get money to fix her car. AJ and his class thought she was joking, but they realize maybe something is wrong. Read this book to find out more! I think this book is great!
The Night Before Eid: a Muslim Family Story, by Aya Khalil
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
In this book, Zain and his grandma Teita are making a traditional sweet dish together to celebrate Eid. Eid is a holiday celebrated by Muslims all around the world. On Eid Day, families celebrate the end of Ramadan. They eat a lot of good food. They spend time with each other. With a little bit of patience and help from others, Zain and Teita make the treats in no time. My favorite character is Teita because she reminds me of my grandmother. My favorite part of the story is when they put the filling in the sweet dish.
No Place For Monsters: School of Phantoms by Kory Merrit (Series Book 2)
Review by Rithvik K., 3rd grade
Kathrine Bombard and her friend Levi have gone on an adventure to save Twila, Levi’s younger sister. The weird thing was that nobody remembered her. Once they found her, they attacked the Boojum which was what took her. In this book, it tried to take the whole school by playing a movie to hypnotize them. Luckily, Kat escaped with a kid named Donte. Levi and a few others were at the bathroom and the custodian was at the landline. After they all met they stayed together for some time. Then something bad happened. Read the rest of the book to find out! I think this book was amazing!
NO SAM! and The Meow of Deception, by Drew Daywalt
Review by Zayn A., 3rd grade
This month I finished reading NO SAM! and The Meow of Deception written by Drew Daywalt. I would give this story a thumbs up rating especially if you enjoy reading funny books. The main character is a dog whose name is Sam. He does bad stuff and everyone says NO SAM so he thinks his name is NO SAM. In one part of the story, he thought someone was a vampire because he was allergic to the sun and he wore all black. Sam was watching television and saw a video about how to slay a vampire. It said that you should use a stake but he thought of a steak and it also said to use blessed church water and other holy items but he thought holey like doughnuts. The theme is, think before you act because he tried to slay the vampire but he really wasn’t one. If you are looking for a good book to read this is the series for you!
Owl Dairies: A Woodland Wedding, by Rebeca Elliot (Series Book 3)
Review by Ava D., 3rd grade
Eva’s teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married. Eva and her classmates are invited to the wedding. Because of a wedding tradition, Miss Featherbottom has to wear something old, something blue, something new, and something borrowed. She already had something old; it was a necklace. Eva started an after school Secret Wedding Planners Club. They made a To Do List. The next day, the necklace was missing. The Secret Wedding planners club became the Secret Wedding Planners and Detectives Club. Next, they went to Miss Featherbottom to ask some questions. Then, they searched for clues to find the necklace. Can they find the necklace before the wedding? I loved this book. It was so fun that I read it in one day.
Owl Diaries: Eva’s Campfire Adventure, by Rebeca Elliot (Series Book 12)
Review by Ava D., 3rd grade
Eva and her classmates go on a camping trip. After preparing the campground, their teacher, Mrs. Featherbottom, tells them a story. The story is about the legend of Treetopolis. The main character of the story is an owl named Nellie. In the story, when Nellie came to the forest, she brought treasure with her. When she saw that the forest had everything she needed, she hid the treasure and made clues so that people who needed it could find it. The next day, Eva and her friend, Lucy, find one of Nellie’s clues around their campground. Eva and her classmates try to find Nellie’s treasure based on the clues they find. Will they find the treasure? I love this fun book because I love going camping.
She Persisted Around the World, 13 Women Who Changed History, by Chelsea Clinton
Review by Ayaat K., 3rd grade
This book talks about 13 women that changed the world. They solved problems by working hard and never giving up. I like this book because I like reading about important women. It inspires me to do good things too! This book taught me to never give up. This book is good for people who like learning about history and stories about women. That is why I love this book.
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express, by Megan McDonald (Series Book 3)
Review by Ava D., 3rd grade
Stink and his friends, Sophie and Webster, decided to build the Great Wall of China out of cereal boxes. When they finished the wall, they found three guinea pigs inside the cereal boxes. They put the guinea pigs into a shoebox and brought them to Fur & Fangs (a pet shop). When they got to the shop, there were guinea pigs running all over the shop. The owner, Mrs. Birdwistle, had rescued them from a lab, which was using the guinea pigs for testing shampoo and perfume. Stink and his friends helped Mrs. Birdwistle to catch the guinea pigs and put all of them in cages. In total, they were a hundred and one guinea pigs, including the three Stink and his friends had found. Mrs. Birdwistle asked Stink and his friends to help her find homes to adopt the guinea pigs. I recommend this book, especially if you have a guinea pig or like guinea pigs.
Unicorn Diaries: Storm on Snowbelle Mountain, by Rebeca Elliot (Series Book 6)
Review by Ava D., 3rd grade
Bo and her classmates go to Snowbelle Mountain to ski. While climbing, a snowstorm starts. So, they get shelter in a cave. The next morning, they decide to leave before the storm gets worse. When they get down the mountain, they find out that Scarlett and Monty are not with them. So, they must go back up the mountain. They go to the same cave, but Scarlett and Monty are not there. They find a message Scarlett and Monty carved with their horns on the cave wall. It says: “We’re in the cave up the mountain.” Will they find Scarlett and Monty? I like this book because I like Unicorns. I recommend you read it, especially if you like Unicorns.
The Heart of the Three Village Community
