Friday, March 21, 2008

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The descriptions of Hawthorne are explicit and so well written that it gives the reader a clear view of what is happneing to Hester Prynne when she has an affair with the Reverend and concieves an illegitamite daughter. She is scorned for her affair because she is married and made to wear the scarlet letter A. This is a book appropriate for mid to older teens.

Alissa Q.

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Annemarie and Ellen are best friends. There is a big war going on but in order to save Ellen's life, Annemarie must pretend Ellen is her sister. But if soldiers come to Annemarie's home and search for Jewish people hiding, Ellen must lie and say that her name is Lise Johansen. Lise was actually Annemarie's sister but she died. But in the end, Peter and Uncle Henrik help Ellen's family and other families to Sweden by boat to be free.

Sabrina S.

Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine

This book is about two sisters. One of the sisters, Meryl, gets sick with the Gray death. Now her sister, Addie, must go on a journey to find a cure for the Gray Death. Will she find the cure in time to save her sister's life? This book is very detailed and I would recommend this book for all ages.

Brianna L.

The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three is the first book in the Chronicles of Prydain, a magical land. Taran, an assistant pig keeper, has to find an orcular pig that he is in charge of when the pig runs off because of an evil enemy's presence. Taran meets other characters that have similar quests and they become friends fast. The book wi ltake your breath away as you read each exciting page. The Book of Three should be read by 4-6 graders who love fantasy.

Samuel C.

Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer

This mind intriguing book is very well written. This book is about a young Bard-in-training and his sister on their journey with the Vikings as a prisoner. The young Bard, Jack, finds out he must go through Jotunheim, the land of the trolls to receive magic. I recommend this book to all ages above nine.

Tommy L.

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine is a classic adventure story about a scienctist who everyone mocks becasue he believes time is the 4th dimension. He builds a time machine and travels through time. His time machine disappears and he is stranded in the future. I recommend this book for people who love adventure.

Ryan I.

The World of the Polar Bear by Norbert Rosing

The World of the Polar Bear gives you an inside look at what life is for polar bears. You get to see these bears up close and personal. Norbert Rosing takes you through all four seasons by using fantastic description and photographs. I recommend this book to people ages eleven and up.

Laura L.

Ida B. by Katherine Hannigan

This book is about a girl named Ida B. Her life is perfect until her mom gets sick. Ida B's life is turned around. Now she has to deal with the new changes in her life. Her parents have changed and she has to go to public school. Her heart changes to a cold black one. Ida B. fights in her heart for what she really believes in. This book is heart-warming and touching. I would recommend this book to people that like books that show different aspects of life.

Sophia L.

Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein is an amazing poet and author. This book is the story of Runny Babbit and his animal friends: Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake, and many others. These creatures speak a special langauge in which the letters of the first word and the second are exchanged. It is a great book to read and I enjoyed reading it to my little sister who thought it was very funny. I recommend this book to all who just wnat to have fun!

Alison F.