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Louis Sachar

Realistic Fiction

Blurb by Jack

Stanley Yelnats is a teenager who has a decision. He could go to jail. Or he could go to Camp. He chose camp. Stanley didn’t steal Livingston’s shoes but he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. When he arrives at Camp Green Lake he wonders where the lake is. All his cabin mates are tough and rough. Then he realizes he has to dig holes for a long time. After the first day he is as sore as he’s ever been. If you read this spectacular book you will endure the lengthily journey of Stanley Yelnats. What will happen to him? Will he make it? Read this book and you’ll find out.

I recommend this book to people that like exciting endings and reading classics.

I give this book 5 stars out of 5 stars.

From Cow To Ice Cream

By: Children’s Press

Blurb By Jack

Non-Fiction

This book is very interesting and will get you hungry for a good chocolate sundae. In this book it thoroughly explains the manufacturing process for making ice cream. It describes step by step just like if you were actually there doing it yourself. It also tells you how to make different products like ice cream sandwiches. YUM!

I recommend this book to people that love ice cream and are curious about the creating ice cream part.

Personally I liked this book because it was very unique and I liked it’s style. It was also well written.

I give this book 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Point Blanc

By: Antony Horowitz

Book Reviewer: Jack

Mystery

Alex Rider is a teenager who is an under cover detective. He lives with no one but himself and is curious about the criminals around him. When he is forced to go overseas and go to a private school to spy, he goes under the impression that he lives with Fiona, Sir David and David’s wife and their wealthy family. Alex studies all his previous life and is ready to leave. Once he leaves he is greeted by Mrs. Stellenbosch. She then interrogates him. Will Alex die…, Survive, Disappear on this long journey of dangerous events?       Read……       Read…….    Read……                    And you’ll find out.

I would strongly recommend this book to people that like to read suspenseful books with a lot of action.

I give this book 3 1/2 stars out of 5

© 2010 Jack All Rights Reserved.

Schooled

By Gordon Korman

Book Blurb by Jack

Realistic-Fiction

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Capricorn Anderson has never heard of a wedgie or a drivers license. He only knows Garland Farm. His grandmother “Rain”, has been raising him for all his life. But when she falls out of a tree while picking plums and she has to recover from hip surgery he is forced to live with the Donnelly’s. Mrs. Donnelly is a former resident of Garland and is willing to take care of “Cap”. Cap endures a wild adventure in the middle school as he becomes a target for the bullies. But once they realize how nice and what a good friend he is he becomes suddenly their savior. What will the bully of the school Zach Powers think about this and what will he do? I loved this book because of the life lessons you learn and it’s incredible journey at Claverage or known to be C average without the l. I specifically recommend this novel to someone who loves reading books that have joyful endings. This is one of my favorite books if not my favorite and I will never forget it. I could read it again… and again… and again… and again.

I give this book 5* out of 5*.       © 2009 Jack All Rights Reserved.

Milton Hershey Lives and Times: The Founder of Hershey’s Chocolate

By: Jennifer Blizin Gillis

Book Reviewer:  Jack

Biography

You all have heard of Hershey’s Chocolate, but are you familiar with Milton S. Hershey? Milton S. Hershey was the founder of Hershey’s Chocolate. In this book it describes the important events through his life including his successes,  his challenges to hurdle and his life other than the Chocolate industry. It is very easy to read and is short and directly to the point. Milton helped influence the love for chocolate in many American lives. Mmmmm… I love Hershey’s Chocolate. Maybe one day you will create a chocolate too just like Milton S. Hershey did.

I would recommend this book for people that like Hershey’s Chocolate, for people that like reading biographies, for people who are in search for a good book to help do better on a research project and for people that like to have their mouth watering when they read.

I liked this book because it had many great facts to put in my research project.

Rating: *** 1/2 out of 5

© Copyright 2009 Jack All Rights Reserved.

The Spiderwick Chronicles
By Tony Diterlizzi

Book Reviewer: Jack

Fantasy

For Mallory, Jarrod, and Simon everything seems to be miserable in their life. They have no parents, they get into all sorts of trouble and live in an apartment that reeks and it looks like a F5 tornado just hit the place. Then all of a sudden their luck changes in a blink of an eye! They find a secret hidden room in their crammed house. They find a field guide to help them follow the mysterious letters instructions. Now with hope of living a decent life, what sacrifices will be made on a miraculous suspenseful tale of a team of siblings on a mission?

I recommend this book to people that like surprising events through out the whole book.

I liked how the author consistently kept the reader guessing.

My rating. ** Out of 5

3 Nights in August by Buzz Bissinger

Genre: Biography

Blurb by Jack

Tony La Russa, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals is a genius when it comes to strategic thinking in baseball. It is 2003 and the Cardinals are playing a 3 game series vs. the Cubs (go cubs) in late season. This is a huge series for both because this series is crucial to go deep into the playoffs. Not only La Russa but also the whole entire Cardinals team along with the Cubs and manager Dusty Baker will have challenges and obstacles to overcome.

Who                  Wants                 IT                  MORE.

I specifically recommend this book to people who love reading about baseball. It also gives information on the miraculous season for both. That is the main reason I liked this book.

Rating:  *  *  * out of 5