Samantha’s Surprise by American Girl

Genre: Historical Fiction

Blurb by Payton

Think of it, it’s finally Christmas and you really want that perfect present. You want it to be fun. Then it happens. Everyhting gone bad. You can’t make a gingerbread house because there is too much to do.  Just because a special guest is coming. It’s your uncle’s girlfriend. Will it be a happy or sad Christmas for Samantha? Read to find out.  I like it because you can relate to Samantha. You really can get real feeling out of this book. I rate this book 4 gold stars out of 5 gold stars.

The Year Nick McGowan Came to Stay by Rebecca Sparrow

Blurb by Payton

Realistic Fiction

Do you love chocolate treats? Rachel loves chocolate. Most of the time though it a bad sign. If she sees anything chocolate it’s a turn for the worst. Then the rush of chocolate treats comes her way, because her parents want to take in Nick McGowan in. There is a lot of things to make Rachel go over board on sweets. Rachel might love chocolate, but she probably gets sick of it. I like this book because there are a lot of things that made me laugh. I give this book a 5 out of 5 review.

Danger! Volcanoes by Seymour Simon

Blurb by Payton

Genre: Nonfiction

In Danger! Volcanoes by Seymour Simon you can learn so many great and interesting things about volcanoes. Like were many volcanoes  are located and volcanoes also build up land and build islands in the sea. Over 100,000 people have died from volcanoes. If you would like to learn more about volcanoes then read Danger! Volcanoes by Seymour Simon. I like this book because it has pictures that are really detail.  I rate this book a 4 out 5 gold stars.

How I Survived Middle School: How the Pops Stole Christmas by Nancy Krulik

Free Choice=Realistic Fiction

Book Reviewer: Payton

I really like the series How I Survived Middle School. I have read almost all of the books. The one that I recently  read and loved was,  How I Survived Middle School: How the Pops Stole Christmas by Nancy Krulik.  The  Pops has a record for being mean. They have done a lot to Jenny before, but this is the worst yet. Jenny the main character goes through a lot. Jenny thinks that her friend did not invite her to his New Year ‘s Day party.  Her friend might stay in England. Plus the Pops stole Christmas! Read to find out what happens! I really like this book by how crazy, fun, and exciting it is. I recommend this book to everyone. I give this book a rank of 5 gold stars out of 5 gold stars.

Among the Dolls by William Sleator

Mystery

Book Reviewer: Payton

Picture a girl that wants a bike for her birthday, but gets a doll house instead. She gets home with a sad feeling in her gut. She never really likes the doll house at first then…Thats how my book I’m reviewing starts, but the finish I can not tell. The only way to to find out the ending is to read this great book. Just a mystery that you might not be able to handle. The part that I like about this book is the part when the she finds a solution to her problem. You will love this book. I give this book 5 gold out of 5 gold stars.

Nelly the Monster Sitter: Grerks, Squurms, and Water Greeps
by Kes Gray
Book Reviewer: Payton

Fantasy

Nelly, an unusual girl who baby-sits monsters for her hobby after school. You would think that it is weird and you don’t want to read this book, but think again she has these action packed homes she baby-sits. Will she survive the action packed homes? Read to find out! I like how there is so many things Nelly has to go through and how she decides how to go through them. I would totally recommend this book to everyone. I give this five gold stars out of five gold stars.

Tumtum and Nutmeg by Emily Bearn

Book Reviewer: Payton

Fantasy

Tumtum and Nutmeg, ultimate mice of their time. Tumtum and Nutmeg lived in a broom cupboard and had a great life with Arthur, Lucy and there dad not knowing were they were. Tuntum and Nutmeg wanted to help Arthur and Lucy by cleaning there room and sewing there cloths. Arthur’s and Lucy’s aunt, Aunt Ivy came because she had a mice problem. She hated mice more than anything. Tumtum and Nutmeg get caught going upstairs by Aunt Ivy. Will they make it or will they die? I’m sorry, but you have to read the book to find out. I recommend this book to everyone that likes fantasy. I give this book five stars out of five stars. You guys all rock. Rock on!

Lives and Times: William Wrigley Jr.- The Founder of Wrigley’s Gum by M.C. Hall

Book Reviewer: Payton

Biography

William, a man that had the big bucks because of gum. His childhood was so interesting. He worked in his dad’s soap factory. Then he turn it into an empire all because of his idea to give people baking powder when he was selling soap. Then people wanted to buy baking powder and not soap. Then when he was selling baking powder he gave gum. That’s how it all started. He married Ade Foote in …..? Read this book to find everything you need know about William Wrigley Jr. and the answer to my question!  I recommend this to everyone.  I like how simple it is to read this book and the pictures are very detailed. Wait, I rate this book five stars out of five stars. Please go read this book. You all rock!

Melvin Beederman Terror in Tights by Greg Trine

Book Reviewer: Payton

Fantasy

Melvin, is an  eight year-old boy that has x-ray vision that he can’t turn off. Melvin Beederman Superhero lives in Los Angles kicking butt with his sidekick Candace. They take care of Los Angles together. Melvin has a weakness it is bologna. Carl, Melvin’s best friend has turned evil and also has a weakness. Carl will try to get Melvin back. I think you should read this book. There is a whole series. I like how funny and interesting that Melvin can’t turn off his x-ray vision. Will Los Angles be safe? Read this book to find out! I give these book five gold stars out of five gold stars! Thank you for reading my book review! GO MELVIN!