Reviews


Isaiah, 11, Carmel		Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague What is this book about? This dog wants to send a letter to Mrs. LaRue because he likes her. I think this book must be good. What did you like/dislike about it? I like this bookbecause it is very interesting. It seems good to me. It is very fun. Who would enjoy reading it? Me and my mom.


NP, Millville		Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague The name of the book was "Dear Mrs. Larue". I like the book but I don't now why. The book was about a dog that goes to a special school. He dos not like it there and he keeps writing notes owner and runs away. He comes back to his owner.

SW,8, Millville		Camp Rotten Time by Mike Thaler. A boy who is going to camp imagines all the horrible things that will happen at camp. It is a very funny book.

VP, 8, Buena		Gus Was A Friendly Ghost by Jane Thayer A little ghost name Gus lives in an attic. He meets an annoying mouse and teaches him a lesson. Whoever likes Caspar will probably like this book. It is funnier than scary.

CH, Millville		Good Night Good Knight by Shelley Thomas. I think this book is funny. It is about a knight who gets called by 3 little monsters.

HM, Millville		Hide & Seek by Debbie Tillie. This book is about a mouse that hides and the lady screams when she finds it. I like this book because of the mouse. You will too.

NP, Millville		The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake The name of the book was The Dirty Cowboy. It was written by Amy Timberlake and pictures by Adam Rex. I liked the book because it was funny. The book was about a cowboy who decided to take a bath. He takes of his cloths and tells his dog "no one touches these cloth but me". Then he takes a bath when he gets done his bath he goes to get his cloths his dog won't give him hiscloths back because the dog didn't recognizes his smell. Then they get in a big fight. After the fight the dog recognized his smell and became friends again ,then they went home.

MH,8, Millville		Underwater World by Time-Life. I learned a lot of things about life underwater. Like, did you know that barnacles eat plankton? This is really a cool book with lots of facts and cool pictures. I learned a lot by reading this book.

Student from Holly Heights School, Millville		Beans Baker Number 5 by Richard Torry. It is about a boy named Beans Baker who was on a baseball team. When the coach handed out the jerseys he gave Beans the number 5. Beans was upset because a player named Wrong Way Haskins wore that number and everyone knew he ran the bases the wrong way after hitting a home run in his first game. Beans was so upset about getting the number 5 that he wanted to quit. His friends were able to get him to come back onto the team and Beans had a crucial hit to win a game for his team.The story was good because it showed how you look or the number you wear doesn't make a difference, anyone could play.

SB,9, Millville		Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Samantha, who is an orphan. She lives with her Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornila. Her friend Nellie is a maid and then she goes to an orphanage called Cold rock House. Samantha tries her best to help Nellie. It is an adventurous book.

AM, Millville		Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp. Changes for Samantha is a story on how Samantha tries to save her friend, Nellie, and her sisters from an orphanage. Read this exciting book to see what happens.

AM, Millville		Changes for Molly by Valerie Tripp. Changes for Molly is a story about Molly going to be the top person in a program called, "Hurry for the USA." Then She gets sick and she thinks everything turns out perfectly awful.

KV,9, Buena		Felicity's New Sister by Valerie Tripp Felicity's mother is going to have a baby. They decide to go to Felicity's grandfather's house for a visit. Halfway there, the carriage has an accident and they have to seek shelter in an abandoned cottage. Suddenly, it's time for the baby to be born and Felicity doesn't know what to do. How does it all turn out? Read this American Girl story to find out.

SB,9, Millville		Meet Felicity by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Felicity Merriman who lives in Williamsburg, Virginia just before the Revolutionary War. Felicity loves horses and is very excited to hear about a new horse in town. But the horse is owned by Jiggy Nye, the cruel tanner who beats his animals. Felicity sneaks of to visit the horse and falls in love with the copper-colored mare she names Penny. Penny's life is in danger and Felicity helps the mare escape.

SB,9, Millville		Meet Kirsten by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Kirsten who's family is coming from Sweden and going to America to find better farming land. Kirsten and her family are going to her uncle's farm to help grow crops. On the way to America, Kirsten's friend Marta dies because of a sickness called Cholera.

AM,12, Millville		Meet Samantha by Valerie Tripp. Meet Samantha is about Samanatha coming friends with Nellie. When her friend is in danger she tries to help her. Read this book to find out what happens.

SB,9, Millville		Kirsten's Surprise by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Kirsten Larson. Kirsten longs for her doll Sari and her special things. Kirsten and her father go into town to get their things. Kirsten wants to have to have a celebration for Christmas and since there is a blizzard on the way home it seems the celebration will not happen.

SB,9, Millville		Meet Josefina by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Josefina Montoya who lives on a rancho with her 3 sisters and her Papa. Josefina's Mama died a few years ago. Josefina tries to do Mama's jobs as best as she can. When her grandfather surprises her with her aunt, Tia Dolores. Josefina wants to thank Tia Dolores for coming. Josefina picks some flowers out of Mama's garden for Tia Dolores, but when Papa's mean goat destroys the flowers, Josefina faces her fears.

AG, Millville		Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp. This story was about a girl named Molly and all her friends and molly put socks and shirts on one of her friends, and her friend helped her. Molly's dad was in the war. The Mom and Mrs. Gilford take care of the kids. Mrs. Gilford makes Molly eat turnips. She doesn't like turnips. She stuffed them in her pocket and let the dog eat them. For Halloween Molly and her friends dressed up like Hula girls and danced. Her brother sprayed them with the hose and said, "I see London. I see France. I see your underpants." Then they all laughed about the trick.

SB, 9, Millville		Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Molly and her friends, Linda and Susan. The 3 friends are deciding what the best Holloween costumes are, since they already bragged at school about how great their Holloween costumes are. After a while they decide to be 3 Hula Dancers. They spend most of their time making crepe paper skirts and flower necklaces. Then on Trick-or-Treating night Molly's brother Ricky plays a dirty trick and it ruins their night.

SB, 9, Millville		Molly Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a young girl who's class is having a "Lend a Hand Project" to help the war. The teams are boys against girls. The boys are collecting tin foil and the girls are knitting socks. Molly thinks the idea isn't very great so she decides to collect bottle caps instead. Since her idea doesn't work out, all the girls decide to make a quilt instead

SB, 9, Millville		Molly's Surprise by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Molly. She and her sister Jill both are worried because they have not yet received Christmas presents from their father, who is not at home. Molly's family can't afford many things so they expect surprises it turns her whole Christmas around.

SB, 9, Millville		Happy Birthday Molly by Valerie Tripp. This story is about a girl named Molly McIntire and her friends, Linda and Susan. They are expecting an English girl to stay at Molly's house. Molly, Linda and Susan are thinking that Emily is a princess. However, Emily turns out to be a scrawny little girl, who is very quiet at first. As Emily warms up to the McIntire family, Molly and Emily get into a fight. But when Molly and Emily have a wonderful birthday party they realize their fight was over nothing.

AM, Millville		Happy Birthday Molly by Valerie Tripp. Happy Birthday Molly is a story about an English girl coming to stay with Molly and her family. While she is there, they plan a really cool birthday for Molly.

AM, Millville		Happy Birthday Samantha by Valerie Tripp. Happy Birthday Samantha is about Samantha and her Aunt Cornelia's twin sisters. The twins live in New York and are helping Samantha have the best birthday ever.

SB, 9, Millville		Nellie's Promise by Valerie Tripp. This book is about 2 girls named Nellie and Samantha. They live with their Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornelia. Nellie, Samantha, and Aunt Cornelia visit Nellie's old school and when Samantha sees several children with ragged clothes she realizes right at that moment that she never wants to go back to the school again. Soon Nellie persuades Samantha to volunteer at the school.

SB, 9, Millville		Kit's Tree House by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Kit who's house was turned into a boarding house. Kit's family is going through The Great Depression, which was why her family turned their house into a boarding house. Kit's friend Stirling and Kit's dad are secretly building a tree house. When the tree house is finished Kit thinks it looks terrible. Soon she realizes to be thankful for what she has.

SB, 9, Millville		Kit's Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp. This book is about a girl named Kit who's family is going through The Great Depression. Kit's school is doing a holiday pageant and when Kit and 2 of her friends get into big trouble they miss the pageant. Now Kit and her 2 friends have to volunteer at a soup kitchen. When Kit sees her dad she realizes how much things have changed.

AM, 12, Millville		Molly A+ Partner by Valerie Tripp. Molly A+ Partner is about Molly and her friend Susan doing a report for school and they know it has to come out to an A+. But when they get in a fight Molly thinks everything will be ruined.

AM, 12, Millville		Molly learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp. Molly Learns a Lesson is a story about Molly, Susan, and Linda try to do a secret project for a lend-a-hand at school. Molly Learns an important lesson. So read this book and see what she learned.

AM, 12, Millville		Molly Marches On by Valerie Tripp. Molly Marches On is a story about Molly wanting to do her own thing. She breaks the rules of hiking and gets a big surprise.

AM, 12, Millville		Molly's Puppy Tale by Valerie Tripp. Molly's Puppy Tail is a story about Molly's puppy, Bennett. Molly does not want anyone playing with Bennett because he is her dog. Read this book to find out what happens.

AM, 12, Millville		Molly's Takes Flight by Valerie Tripp. Molly Takes Flight is a story about Molly going to her grandparents farm. Then she hears her aunt is working in an air force. Read this book to find out what happens.

AM, 12, Millville		Nellie's Promise by Valerie Tripp. Nellie's Promise is about Nellie and her sisters living with Samantha. Nellie promised her mom she would take care of her sisters forever but so they like Samantha more? Read this book to find out.

KV,9, Buena		A Reward for Josefina by Valerie Tripp Josefina goes on a picnic with her family. They are having a contest to see who can find the most pinon nuts. Everyone is allowed to participates except for Josefina, her brother, and her two cousins. They have to stay and watch over the food for lunch. Josefina really wants to play and she wants her aunt's respect. Can she do both?

AM, 12, Millville		Samanatha Learns A Lesson by Valerie Tripp. Samantha Learns a Lesson is about Samanatha going to help Nellie with school. Will Nellie be able to learn? Read this book to find out.

KV, 9, Buena		Samantha's Winter Party by Valerie Tripp After school, Samantha and her friends usually go skating. On one of the visits, Nellie and Samantha decide to have a party. Everyone is supposed to bring a gift, but Nellie has no money. At the party, she has no gift to give - but she does have a special surprise! Want to find out what the surprise it? Read this book to find out.

KV,8,Buena		The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig By Eugene Trivizas It is the exact opposite of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. The wolves have to build a house together, but the Big Bad Pig keeps knocking it down. Will they Succeed? You'll have to be as clever as the wolves to figure it out.

KV,8,Buena		The Tapestry Cats by Ann Turnbull A little girl who was a Princess is never allowed to speak up. When someone asked the Princess what she wanted for her birthday, the Queen stepped in and said "Clothes." On her 16th birthdat, her Fairy Godmother tried to grant her a wish, but the Queen stepped in again and said "silver and gold." The Fairy Godmother was smart and knew what the Princess really wanted. You'll have to read it to find out what is was. I really liked this book.

NT, 13, Bridgeton		Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain What is this book about? Tom Sawyer is about a boy named Tom Sawyer. He has many adventures including swindling kids to whitewash a fence, playing pirates on an uninhabited island, and finding treasure in a cave. *What did you like/dislike about it?* It is one of Twian’s best works. It is sort of scary because a doctor gets murdered at midnight. But besides that, it is extremely good. It was very interesting the things that were almost witchcraft that Tom believed in. *Who would enjoy reading it?* Everyone or anyone who likes a book about a boy having adventures.

NT, 13, Bridgeton		Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain *What is this book about?* This book is the sequel to Tom Sawyer. Huck is kidnapped by his father and is taken to a hut in the woods. He escapes and rafts down the Mississippi and has many adventures. *What did you like about it?* This is a very good book and it is interesting how it is narrated by Huck himself. This is a very good book and is one of Mark Twain’s best literary works. Who would enjoy reading it? Anyone who likes Tom Sawyer.



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