THE GRAVES FAMILY GOES CAMPING, by Patricia Polacco

This trailer for THE GRAVES FAMILY GOES CAMPING, by Patricia Polacco, was created by Maria B.

Trailer for RICKY RICOTTA'S MIGHTY ROBOT AND THE VOODOO VULTURES FROM VENUS

This book trailer for RICKY RICOTTA'S MIGHTY ROBOT AND THE VOODOO VULTURES FROM VENUS that was created by Jesus M.

Check out this trailer for THE BATTLE OF THE LABYRINTH, by Rick Riordan. It was created by Josh D., a fifth grader in Mrs. Monson's class.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!! 2010

With the new year we hope to begin with new book reviews, trailers, voice, and written blogs. We have been so busy in class getting ready for TAKS that our extra time has somehow gone missing, but I will try to squeeze out some time in the coming few weeks to put some new and fresh insights about books on the blog! Thanks again for visiting and come back often! :) ~Ms. Monson

Uninvited Guests ~ A Short Story by: Leigha T. ~ Based on the drawings of Harris Burdick

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

Under the Rug ~ A Short Story by: Aaron Y. ~ Based on the drawings of Harris Burdick

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

Missing in Venice ~ A Short Story by: Jayce C. ~ Based on the drawings of Harris Burdick

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

Under The Rug ~ A Short Story by: Steven M. ~ Based on the Harris Burdick Drawings

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

The Harp ~ A Short Story by: Jesus M. ~ Based on the drawings of Harris Burdick

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

The Harp ~ A Short Story by: Tierra M. ~ Based on the Harris Burdick Drawings

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

A Strange Day In July ~ A Short Story by: Josh D. ~ Based on the Harris Burdick Drawings

Link to the Harris Burdick Drawings:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm

Smoky the Cowhorse, by Will James, Voice Thread by Samantha A.

Book Trailer for THE VANISHINGS, by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Trailer Created by Leigh T.

Left Behind - The Kid's - Book 1 Voice Thread by Leigha T.

HUSKY IN A HUT, by Ben M. Baglio Trailer Created by Courtney B.

Check out this trailer for the book HUSKY IN A HUT, by Ben M. Baglio. The trailer was created by 5th grade student Courtney B. This book has an AR Book Level of 4.4 and it's worth 3 points.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS by Dave Pikley Posted by Brandon R.

Author: Dave Pikley
BL-4.7 Pts-1.0
Posted by : Brandon R.

I read this book because I like comedy books and a good laugh, but not because I like to see guys fly around in their underwear fighting guys named Poopy Pants. BIG LAUGH!
My favorite part was when the two boys play a prank on all the teachers with the help of the supply closet. They make a fool of all the teachers. You have to read this book, it is all action. POW! Laughs, HA HA HA and romance......just kidding. Read this book and see what I'm talking about.

Check out the awesome book trailer I created too!

CINDY'S HONOR by Joanna Campbell Posted by Samantha A.

Author: Joanna Campbell
B.L: 4.6 Point: 5

I read this book because it is about a young girl named Cindy and her beautiful horse named Honor Bright. Honor's first race is coming up, but Cindy is injured because she fell off of Honor. Will she ride her favorite horse to victory or be sitting in the stands?
My favorite part was when Cindy gets to jockey Honor Bright, but after Honor hit herself in the gate and trailed the field, Cindy whispered in Honor's ear and that worked magic. Honor went from last to 3rd, then 2nd, and then the wire started to get closer. Will Cindy and Honor pull through or lose to their main rivals Magic Wand and Jeremy. To find out, you have to read this fantastic book!

Check out the trailer I created, too!

Cindy's Honor Created by : Samantha A.

Author: Joanna Campbell
B.L. - 4.6 Pts. -5

I read this book because it is about a young girl named Cindy and her beautiful horse named Honor Bright. Honor's first race is coming up, but Cindy is injured because she fell off of Honor. Will she ride her favorite horse to victory or be sitting in the stands?
My favorite part was when Cindy gets to jockey Honor Bright, but after Honor hit herself in the gate and trailed the field, Cindy whispered in Honor's ear and that worked magic. Honor went from last to 3rd, then 2nd, and then the wire started to get closer. Will Cindy and Honor pull through or lose to their main rivals Magic Wand and Jeremy. To find out, you have to read this fantastic book!

Lauren Myracle on LUV YA BUNCHES

Listen to Lauren Myracle herself talk about her newest book called, LUV YA BUNCHES, which will be released on October 1st! The video can be found at: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=125960&title=Luv_Ya_Bunches_by_Lauren_Myracle

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Check out this great book trailer for THE LIGHTNING THIEF, by Rick Riordan. The trailer was created by Colleen Graham and can be found on Teacher Tube at: http://teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=126802&title=The_Lightning_Thief



The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Case of the Pop Star's Wedding

Author: Mitchell, Barbara
B.L.3.7 Pts .5

Posted By: Austin C.

I read this book because it has fantastic stuff and he gets to
see his favorite star at her wedding and he gets to be a detective
and he found the bad Guy playing saxophone
My favorite part was when he jumped into the cake and the bad
Guy slipped on a piece of cake. This Boy wants to go to the wedding but his mom says to stay by her side . He wanted to see what he was doing but he got caught by the security.
Then he just went back to see what he was doing and he caught him red
handed. Read this book now!When you read this book it will make
you so happy . Please read this book because it is fantastic.

A Dog Called Kitty

Author: Bill Wallace
B.L. 4.2 pts.4

Posted by: Larissa G.

I read this book because when I saw this book I thought it would be an interesting, funny, and entertaining book. It made me laugh, emotional , and wanted to know why they called him Kitty.

My favorite part was when the Mother said " here kitty, kitty, kitty'' for the cat's to come and eat their food and then a dog came running up to her. After a couple of weeks the cats were chasing the dog. So then the dog got tired of that and ran a cat up the mother's dress. At the end something horribly wrong happened. Read this book to find out what happens.

The Reptile Room

Author: Lemony Snicket
B.L.: 6.3 Pts.5

Posted by: Jayce C.

I read this because I thought this book would be full of mystery and adventure. It started out when Baudelaire Orphans go to live with their Uncle Monty. He is fixing to go to Peru to study other snakes and he hired an assistant to watch his snakes for him. But the Baudelaire Orphans noticed something about Uncle Monty's assistant, he is really the the Baudelaire rival Count Olaf. He is back to steall the Baudelaire Orphans, AGAIN.

My favorite part was when Count Olaf injects Uncle Monty with poison, then cuts two holes under his eyes to make it look like a snake bit him. then tries to take them to Peru and murder them. Read this book to see what happens next to the Baudelaire Orphans.

Return Of The Mummy

Author: R.L Stine
B.L.- 3.8 Pts. 3

Posted by : Damien G.

I read this book because it is entertaining. Drama! You have got to figure out if the Mummy and Nala are really a human or a bug.
My favorite part was the ending because all of them were scared to find out what happened to Uncle Ben at the end, and if Nala really is a bug. It's really funny, but I'm still telling you that you have to read it to know it. Then they figure what really is going on. Read it to figure it out.

Body Switchers from Outer Space

Author: R.L Stine
B.L:3.5 Pts.3

Posted by : Tatum A.

I read this book because I thought that it would be a entertaining book. Will wants to be cool like Chad, well his luck gets turned around! Chad asks Will to switch bodies with him .
My favorite part is when Will is in Chad's body and finds out he has a brother Chad two! One day they where playing in the backyard when Chad two pulls out a shrink gun ( its named after what it does) . To find out what read this exciting book!

Captain Underpants Perilous Plot of Professor Poopy Pants

Author: Dave Pikley
BL-4.7 Pts-1.0
Posted by : Brandon R.

I read this book because I like comedy books and a good laugh, but not because I like to see guys fly around in their underwear fighting guys named Poopy Pants. BIG LAUGH!
My favorite part was when the two boys play a prank on all the teachers with the help of the supply closet. They make a fool of all the teachers. You have to read this book, it is all action. POW! Laughs, HA HA HA and romance......just kidding. Read this book and see what I'm talking about.

Choosing Up Sides

Author:John H. Ritter
B.L. 4.2 Pt. 5.0

Posted by: Jesus M.

I read this book because it's about a kid who meets a girl who tells the boy about baseball then when he gets older he wants to play baseball a lot and he tries to stop, but he can't stop playing baseball.
My favorite part was when his family comes to a game and sees their son playing they were really mad. After one hour the game finished and they said to stop playing baseball, so he has to choose a side and you will be surprised what happens I was amazed myself.

The Miserable Mill

Author: Lemony Snicket
B.L. 6.7 Pts 6.0

Posted by: Sevannah Y.

I read this book because my friend was reading this series and it interested me.
My favorite part was when they were hypnotizing Klaus and a really nice man named Charles was about to get killed because they hypnotized Klaus to do it and Count Olaf and his helpers thought they were the only ones who knew the words to hypnotize and unhypnotize Klaus. They were not, Voilet found out the words to stop Klaus and well you'll have to read this daring book to see if Charles gets killed or not and if there miserable life goes on, but you might wanna read the other books in the series before it cause they are all great books!!!!!!!

Shark Lady: The Adventures of Eugenie Clark

Author: Ann McGovern
B.L. 4.9 Pt. 1.0
Posted by: Andrew A.

I read this book this book because I wanted to read about a little girl who wants to do what her Mom does. When she gets a little bit older she does scientist work. Then she has a science lab and
test's sharks that she caught.
My favorite part was when she sees the shark. When she gets older she studies and studies about those sharks. When she became a Mom she taught about shark's and was a Professor. If you want to read the rest of the book aim strait at the library and then fire off to read that book!!!!

Remembering Mrs. Rossi

Author: Amy Hest
B.L.- 4.0 Pts. 3

Posted By: Leigha T.

I read this book because I saw a sweet heart-filled story . It was such a inspiration to me and the little girl (Annie) was so strong about having only one parent.
My favorite part was reading the book the kids made for Annie and Mr. Rossi. Another favorite of mine was when they went on vacation. They go every summer but when they go without "Mommy" Annie doesn't think it's right , because they always walk on the beach together. It is a really good book and your just going to have to read it yourself to find out how Annie only has one parent. 8 )

The Nine Lives of Advenure Cat

Author:Susan Clymer

Posted By Maria B.

I read this book because It looked like an interesting book and when I read it I said, "This was one of the best books I had ever had ever read."
My favorite part was when the mother cat said, "It is now time for you to live on your own ,but the little kittens didn't want to go they kept going back to her." Finally they left and said, "Well it looks like were on our own now." Then they all separate and fine their own homes. Read this book to fine out what happens to the little kittens.

How To Eat Fried Worms

Author: Thomas Rockwell
Book Level 3.5 Points 2.0

Posted by: Jacob R.

I read this book because I watched the movie before so I wanted to know if they have the book and they did so that's why I read this book.
My favorite part was when he had the dream about eating worms at a restaurant and also the bet, the bet was if he ate 15 worms in 15 days he would win something. When you read this book I hope you find out what he wins.

Pinky Pye

Author: Eleanor Estes
Book Level 5.9 Pts. 9

Posted by: Joshua D.


I read this book because I thought it would be as exciting, wonderful, and as heart warming as Ginger Pye. My favorite part was when a big storm comes and an owl named Owley gets blown off a ship. The owners of the owl were so sad that they didn't know what to do. If you want to know the rest of this story you'll have to read it.

Husky in a Hut

Author Ben M. Baglio
Book Level: 4.4 Points 3

Posted by Courtney B.

I read this book because it looked like a pretty good story. My favorite part was when Tom and Ben leave the station to go hunting. They were gone for awhile so Mandy and her friends hook up a dog sled team and went to go look for them. Then the lead dog Nanogak tries to save a wolf from one of the sled dogs. The dog turns on Nanogak. What will happen next? You will have to read the book to find out?


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THE END

Author:Lemony Snicket
Book Level: 7.3 Points 9

Posted by:Jacob F.

I read this book because my brother got the whole series and I thought I'd check them out. When I read the first book I wanted more so that's when I read the whole series. You should check them out there awesome. My favorite part was when they got stranded on a island with Olaf they thought the island was deserted, but people have been living there for a very long time and a person is like a king to them because he has was there before everybody else he lies to them and eats fresh fruit while everybody eats salads, fish, and stuff like that his name is Ishmael he is a bad person. You need to read this book to find out more.

The Spiderwick Chronicles--- Lucinda's Secret

Author:Tony DeTerLizzi
Book Level: 3.9 Pts.1

Posted By: Jesse G.

I read this book because it talks about 3 amazing kids finding a powerful field guide. It belonged to their Great-Grandfather who ran away and never came back. Now their on a journey to find him, but along the way they meet mischievous creatures. They have a rat-friend named Thimbletack and meet Green, no-Good Goblins, a Black , Goofy, weird-like Phooka, flying faeries, Nice, Girly-like sprites, and leaf-wearing Elves.
My Favorite Part was when Jared was caught in twigs by elves and he called (Simon) "Jared" to go look for the Guide and when the Elves promised that they will let "Simon"(Jared) go. Mallory and the real Simon went to go look for the guide and the real Jared said "You got to let me go! You said that you'll let Simon go . I'm Jared." It was a pretty clever plan. Read books 1-5 to see if they'll ever find their Great-Grandfather. Will they get out of this Goblin mess?Or will their luck run out? Read this magnificent book to find out.

The Underneath

Author: Kathi Applet
Book level: 5.2 Points :9

Posted by: Alix T.

I read this book because I love books about dogs, this book caught my eye. Trust me, this is an exciting, breath-taking, thrilling book that is so good. I love The Underneath. My favorite part was when the Mama calico cat found Ranger, a lonely hound who sang the blues with a shot wound. But he wasn't always like this, Gar Face tied him up after he got in front of Gar Faces gun. He was the best hunting in that swampy forest filled with quick-sand.
He could hunt anything down an he did. But that bob cat, there was something about that bobcat. He got in font of Gar Faces gun. That bobcat, there was something about it. Ranger couldn't put his tongue on it. He wonders. What could it be?? You should read this book to find out.

Check out this cool book trailer Ms. Monson made:




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The Road to Balinor

Author: Mary Stanton

Posted by: Samantha. A.
Book Level 4.2 Pts 4

I read this book because it was about a princess that forgets who she is and her magical unicorn Sunchaser. Worst of all Shifter's dark, evil magic is near! My favorite part was when they galloped swiftly across the land. When they got to the Palace, they creped around the gigantic moat. Arianna ( the princess) is feeling Sunchaser's ruby jewel that holds his magic. Suddenly the cool jewel is suddenly burning hot. Arinna over whelmed with joy she makes a sound a bit to loud and it attracted the guards attention. When the horn is fixed, will they get out in time or be doomed forever? To find out you have to read this amazing book.

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE by J.K. Rowling posted by Seth H.

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE

by J.K. Rowling

AR: Yes

This book is full of action, suspense, and magic. You should read it because if you don't you'll miss out on a book that you'll never want to put down. My favorite part is when Harry finds out that his parents were wizards and that he is also a wizard.

GOOSEBUMPS--MONSTER BLOOD, by R.L. Stine posted by Anthony E.

GOOSEBUMPS, MONSTER BLOOD 

by R.L. Stine

AR:  yes

This book is really interesting and scary.  Horror parts it gave me goosebumps.  My favorite part of the book was when the Beymer Boys got hit in the face with monster blood. 

INKHEART by Cornelia Funke posted by Ross

INKHEART 

by Cornelia Funke

AR:  Yes

This is a great book.  It is full of action and magic fantasy.  The story is about twelve year old Meggie, who one day finds out her dad's secret power is to read characters out of books.  You do not want to miss this book.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Posted by Hana K.

THE SECRET GARDEN
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Book Level: 6.3
Points: 13

You should read this book about an orphan girl who is forced to go live with her bitter Uncle in England. While she is there she discovers a secret garden, and brings it back to life.

My favorite part was when she found the key to the garden and started working all day to weed the garden, and make everything beautiful again.

THE PRINCESS TEST, by Gail Carson Levine Posted by Nikkie M.

THE PRINCESS TEST
Book Level: 4.0
Points: 1
Vocabulary Quiz Available

You should read this book because it is a lovely book of a girl named Lorelei. She gets lost and tries to find her way home. She ends up at a castle and passes the tests and becomes a Princess.
My favorite part was when she became a Princess and lived a wonderful life.

SPIRIT OF THE WEST, by Jahnna N. Malcom posted by Erica D.

SPIRIT OF THE WEST
by Jahnna N. Malcolm
Book Level: 4.7
AR Pts: 3.0

You should read this book because Wind Dancer has to move from her tribe, so she moves and goes to a ranch and meets a horse named Morning Star.
My favorite part was when Morning Star has a baby and it is called Starfire. Wind Dancer needs a horse for the show so she used Morning Star. Wind Dancer left the gate open and forgot to close it. When they left the foal gets out. At the show Wind Dancer does tricks. When she got back she heard the foal was not there and went to go look for her. Read this book to find out if she finds the foal.

GO FISH, by Mary Stolz Posted by Cheyenne P.

GO FISH
by Mary Stolz
BL: 4.4
Pts: 1

You should read this book because it talks about the relationship between the Grandfather and his Grandson on how they have so much fun together and how the Grandson can understand what the cat wants.
My favorite part was when the Grandfather takes the Grandson fishing, and the cat waits on the porch railing for some fish. A big bird comes and starts trying to steal the fish. Grandfather tells him to put the lid on the fishing container and says, "If he eats anymore we won't have any bait left for us!"