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Reviews by You(th)

Book reviews from kid readers around the country!

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Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon Hale
Mar 2nd, 2010 by You(th)

Reviewed by: Hahaha me, Age 10 from Maine

The day Rapunzel climbs over the wall that surrounds her home really starts it all. She meets her mother. And later gets chucked into…a tree–a prison. After she escapes Rapunzel sets off on a grand journey to reclaim her home, meeting some very interesting people on the way, defeating great beasts, and becoming an outlaw.

This is the first “graphic novel” I have read and finished. On EVERY page there is action…(except for the last one). I like Rapunzel’s Revenge because it is a classic tale twisted all around, displayed in a creative way, and in my opinion making  lot more interesting than the original story.

(But let’s not tell that to the actual creators of the story…)   

Rating: ★★★★½

The Haunting of Derek Stone by Tony Abbott
Mar 1st, 2010 by You(th)

Reviewed by: Bethany, Age 10 from Ohio

i liked all four because they were exciting and i was always hungry for more.i hope that you will read it and tell me how you like it.i wish you good luck on your book hunt!

i loved this book so much.

Rating: ★★★★★

This Book Is Not Good For You by Pseudonymous Bosch
Feb 22nd, 2010 by You(th)

this-book-is-not-good-for-youReviewed by: Kate, Age 13 from Indiana

This is the 3rd book of a series that is mostly from the point of veiw of Cassandra with some from her friends Max-Ernest and Yo-Yoji. Cass is the descendent of the Joker, who knew the secret to everlasting life. Cass and her friend are part of the society the Joker started: the Terces society that battles the Midnight Sun, who know the secret to long life. Cass’ mom is kidnapped by one of them, a half-blind cook who is searching for the recipe for the chocolate of time. Cass is captured too when she tries to save her mom, and they make her try the partialy done recipe, and she goes back in time to see the Joker but is brought back to present time before she can find out what the secret is. It falls on Max-Ernest to save them – with a samurai, for Yo-Yoji’s mind has transformed into one of his ancestors.
That’s it for now – I don’t want to spoil too much.

Rating: ★★★★½

The Mysterious Benedict Society Series by Trent Stewart
Feb 22nd, 2010 by You(th)

Reviewed by: Kate, Age 13 from California

The Mysterious Benedict Society Series is about four unusually talented kids who take up a mission to save the world from their mentor’s long-lost genius, Mr. Curtain. Over the course of the 3 books, they have to overcome tricky circumstances with Kate’s agility, Sticky’s genius, Reyine’s cleverness, and Constance’s mind power.
I am an avid reader, and have read Percy Jackson, Fablehavan, Children of the Lamp, Ranger’s Apprentice, Septimus Heap, Pellinor, The Ink Trilogy, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and millions of other book series. This series is by far my favorite one.

Rating: ★★★★★

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Feb 17th, 2010 by You(th)

dealingwithdragons by Hahaha me, Age 10 from Maine

Cimorene is a bored princess living in the country of Linderwall. When she finds out of her parents planned engagement for her, she decides to run away. After befriending the dragon Kazul and agreeing to work for her, Cimorene settles into life as a dragon’s princess. But it’s not easy with persistent knights trying to rescue her, other dragons trying to cause trouble, and mysterious wizards who seem to be plotting something. Something that can’t be good.

It’s the best book I’ve read so far in my life! If I were president I would order everybody to own this book in the U.S. because it’s so good! I mean, it’s got wizards, dragons, a princess…what more could it need?

(A dedication to it’s biggest fan – me.)

Rating: ★★★★★

The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the
Olympians #5) by Rick Riordan
Feb 16th, 2010 by You(th)

the-last-olympian-rick-riordanReviewed by: Blake, Age 10 from Indiana

This book is the BEST and I mean BEST book I’ve ever read it’s about Percy and how he’s going to beat Kronos the Titan lord and his army of hundreds of monsters. Percy’s army there is just 40 halfbloods and if you read this book you’ll find out if Percy is the real hero that defeats the Titan lord Kronos so read this book to find out!

Rating: ★★★★★

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Feb 9th, 2010 by You(th)

tale_despereauxReviewed by: Hahaha me, Age 10 from Maine

Despereaux is a mouse living within the walls of a castle, and a shame to the mouse community.

Roscuro is a rat living in the castle dungeon. He too is different from others. But one night he changes.

Mig is a girl who lives with her cruel owner. She is nearly deaf. She wants to be the princess, but nobody cares of her.

Pea IS the princess. She is adored by Mig, honored by Despereaux and hated by Roscuro.

Of course, they’re all destined to meet, in ways not always good. Who is to be the hero?

This book is one of the best books I’ve read. I didn’t know that a story about a mouse could be so intriguing and serious. It’s no surprise that it was a Newbery Honor! Stop whatever you’re reading right now and start reading The Tale of Despereaux!

Rating: ★★★★☆

Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 2 by Jack Canfield
Feb 9th, 2010 by You(th)

chicken_soup_preteen_soulReviewed by: Crystal, Age 11 from Rhode Island

this book is really inspirational if you are a preteen you would love this book because a whole bunch of preteens share there storys

Rating: ★★★★★

The Battle Of The Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians
#4) by Rick Riordon
Feb 9th, 2010 by You(th)

pjto_battle_labyrinthReviewed by: Christian, Age 11 from Rhode Island

The Battle Of The Labyrinth by Rick Riordon is an amazing book. I couldn’t put any of the books by him down. He is an amzing author and I would higly recomend this book to kids in fourth grade to kids in seventh grade. His books are amazing.

Rating: ★★★★★

The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2) by
Rick Riordan
Feb 9th, 2010 by You(th)

pjto_sea_of_monstersReviewed by: Sydney, Age 12 from Rhode Island

I just finished the book ‘The Sea of Monsters’! I <3′ed it!!!!! It was so good. I drove in the car for like 4 hours in the car and i couldn’t put it down. I love the series! I’m only on the 3rd book but I’m so excited to finish the whole series!!! I love the books and Iwould highly recommend the series!!!

<3 Sydney! :)

Rating: ★★★★★

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