1975 Newbery Honor
Aunt Dew has 700 pennies. Mom is trying to burn them [throw them away]. Micheal will stop his mom.
I thought this book was very enjoyable.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Abbie T., 5th grade
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
It is about a boy named Matt whose dad leaves him alone and gets the rest of his family. Then he gets stung by bees and meets 2 Indians. Matt teaches one of the Indians how to read. Then they go to feast with bear stew. When the parents come back, his new baby sister only lived 5 days.
2 stars = It was very good.
Sarah R., 5th grade
It is about a boy named Matt whose dad leaves him alone and gets the rest of his family. Then he gets stung by bees and meets 2 Indians. Matt teaches one of the Indians how to read. Then they go to feast with bear stew. When the parents come back, his new baby sister only lived 5 days.
2 stars = It was very good.
Sarah R., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
This is a book about a boy having to fend for himself while his father goes to get the family. He soon sees Indians and makes friends. He hopes to see his father again.
4 stars = It was a very good and interesting story.
Trey J., 5th grade
This is a book about a boy having to fend for himself while his father goes to get the family. He soon sees Indians and makes friends. He hopes to see his father again.
4 stars = It was a very good and interesting story.
Trey J., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
A story about a boy Matt who is left alone in the woods to watch his house. He meets an Indian boy named Attean and they go through many adventures. Matt's parents have not come yet and Attean's tribe asks Matt to go north with them. Matt says no. His parents come home shorrtly after and all is well.
4 stars = This is a wonderful, heartwarming book.
Colleen B., 5th grade
A story about a boy Matt who is left alone in the woods to watch his house. He meets an Indian boy named Attean and they go through many adventures. Matt's parents have not come yet and Attean's tribe asks Matt to go north with them. Matt says no. His parents come home shorrtly after and all is well.
4 stars = This is a wonderful, heartwarming book.
Colleen B., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
Matt is alone in the woods. He doesn't see his parents in months. He makes a friend named Attean. They go on a big adventure. Attean and his tribe move.
3 stars = I thought it was good and has a lot of historical fiction which is my favorite.
Derek A., 5th grade
Matt is alone in the woods. He doesn't see his parents in months. He makes a friend named Attean. They go on a big adventure. Attean and his tribe move.
3 stars = I thought it was good and has a lot of historical fiction which is my favorite.
Derek A., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
There is a boy named Matt who is left in a cabin alone while his dad goes and gets his family. He meets an Indian named Attean. They become really good friends like brothers. At the end Attean's grandfather asks Matt if he wants to live with them. If you want to know what Matt says, read the book and find out.
3 stars = I thought the book was very interesting and good.
Alexus S., 5th grade
There is a boy named Matt who is left in a cabin alone while his dad goes and gets his family. He meets an Indian named Attean. They become really good friends like brothers. At the end Attean's grandfather asks Matt if he wants to live with them. If you want to know what Matt says, read the book and find out.
3 stars = I thought the book was very interesting and good.
Alexus S., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
12 year old Matt's father has left him to guard the cabin while he goes into town to fetch his mother, sister, and new baby. Matt meets an Indian boy named Attean who shows him many new ways to live. Eventually the two boys have to part but give each other amazing gifts. Later Matt's parents get home and are very proud of what he did.
3 stars = It was one of the better books I've read.
Ben R., 5th grade
12 year old Matt's father has left him to guard the cabin while he goes into town to fetch his mother, sister, and new baby. Matt meets an Indian boy named Attean who shows him many new ways to live. Eventually the two boys have to part but give each other amazing gifts. Later Matt's parents get home and are very proud of what he did.
3 stars = It was one of the better books I've read.
Ben R., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
Matt's father leaves him to take care of the cabin. He makes friends with Indians. When his family comes back he wants them to see the Indians but they're gone.
4 Stars = It was better than I thought it would be.
Amanda J., 5th grade
Matt's father leaves him to take care of the cabin. He makes friends with Indians. When his family comes back he wants them to see the Indians but they're gone.
4 Stars = It was better than I thought it would be.
Amanda J., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
Matt is a 12 year old boy and his dad left him in the forest so he can go back to Maine to get the rest of the family. Matt got hurt and these Indians rescue him. Attean and Matt become great friends. Matt teaches Attean to speak English.
4 stars = I think the book was great.
by Jaren M., 5th grade
Matt is a 12 year old boy and his dad left him in the forest so he can go back to Maine to get the rest of the family. Matt got hurt and these Indians rescue him. Attean and Matt become great friends. Matt teaches Attean to speak English.
4 stars = I think the book was great.
by Jaren M., 5th grade
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor book
It is about a boy that has to take care of a log cabin and himself. He first thinks it is cool. But he will not think that in the rest of the story. But then he meets this man Sakins and Attean and they help him out.
It is a good book with some trickey vocabulary and a couple of sad parts but it was pretty good.
2 stars = It was ok.
by Tori S., 5th grade
It is about a boy that has to take care of a log cabin and himself. He first thinks it is cool. But he will not think that in the rest of the story. But then he meets this man Sakins and Attean and they help him out.
It is a good book with some trickey vocabulary and a couple of sad parts but it was pretty good.
2 stars = It was ok.
by Tori S., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth Speare
1984 Newbery Honor Book
The book is about a boy named Matt who meets Indians. Matt then learns the way of life from an Indian, Attean. Matt soon becomes a very good friend with Attean. This is an exciting and interesting book.
I thought the book was good. But it wasn't the best book I've read.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Peyton Y., 5th grade
The book is about a boy named Matt who meets Indians. Matt then learns the way of life from an Indian, Attean. Matt soon becomes a very good friend with Attean. This is an exciting and interesting book.
I thought the book was good. But it wasn't the best book I've read.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Peyton Y., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A 12 year old boy named Matt, his father had to leave to get Matt's new baby sister. So Matt had to stay by himself at home with no adult. The he meets two Indians that help him live by himself. Because the Indians have helped him so much he is teaching one of them how to read.
It was great. It was a historical fiction book so it told things that people used in the old times and had some fiction. So I would recommend this book.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Emily M., 5th grade
A 12 year old boy named Matt, his father had to leave to get Matt's new baby sister. So Matt had to stay by himself at home with no adult. The he meets two Indians that help him live by himself. Because the Indians have helped him so much he is teaching one of them how to read.
It was great. It was a historical fiction book so it told things that people used in the old times and had some fiction. So I would recommend this book.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Emily M., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A 12 year old boy was left alone in the wilderness because his dad made a cabin in Maine. So he had to get the rest of the family. Then two Indians saved him from bees. So he made a friend, Attean, and he showed him how to survive in the silderness. At the end, Matt saw his dad coming in a sled with their mom and sisters. Matt was so happy. The Indians were gone already. The End.
That is an intersting book. It is about history alot that makes it intersting.
3 stars = It was a great book.
by Maria S., 5th grade
A 12 year old boy was left alone in the wilderness because his dad made a cabin in Maine. So he had to get the rest of the family. Then two Indians saved him from bees. So he made a friend, Attean, and he showed him how to survive in the silderness. At the end, Matt saw his dad coming in a sled with their mom and sisters. Matt was so happy. The Indians were gone already. The End.
That is an intersting book. It is about history alot that makes it intersting.
3 stars = It was a great book.
by Maria S., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
It is about a boy named Matt that had to watch his home all alone and his dad had to get the rest of the family. Matt meets an Indian boy and they become great friends. The Indian's name is Attean. Attean teaches Matt how to hunt. Attean has to leave Matt and go north and Matt never saw Attean again.
It is one of the best books there is.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Sam F., 5th grade
It is about a boy named Matt that had to watch his home all alone and his dad had to get the rest of the family. Matt meets an Indian boy and they become great friends. The Indian's name is Attean. Attean teaches Matt how to hunt. Attean has to leave Matt and go north and Matt never saw Attean again.
It is one of the best books there is.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Sam F., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt is left alone in a cabin. When Indians find him, the Indian wants his grandson to learn to read but Matt might think twice before leaving his cabin to go with the Indians.
I liked it because it was a book of friendship and adventure.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Daniel S., 5th grade
Matt is left alone in a cabin. When Indians find him, the Indian wants his grandson to learn to read but Matt might think twice before leaving his cabin to go with the Indians.
I liked it because it was a book of friendship and adventure.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Daniel S., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
It was about a boy and his father. The father had to leave the son to get his wife and new baby girl. The son was left behind in his new cabin. Then he meets two Indians that help him. Since the Indians have helped the boy so much, the boy teaches one of them how to read.
I thought it was a very, very good book, because of the vents that had happened in the story.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Maggie U., 5th grade
It was about a boy and his father. The father had to leave the son to get his wife and new baby girl. The son was left behind in his new cabin. Then he meets two Indians that help him. Since the Indians have helped the boy so much, the boy teaches one of them how to read.
I thought it was a very, very good book, because of the vents that had happened in the story.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Maggie U., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
In the beginning, Matt's father leaves. Then this guy named Ben came in and started taking stuff and stole his gun. Then in the middle Matt gets stung by tons of bees. This guy named Attean and his grandfather save Matt. Matt tries to teach Attean but Attean gets mad. Them finally become friends. Attean takes Matt to this little party that his tribe does. It's winter. His father comes back and he is so proud of him for taking care of the cabin.
I thought the book was great and I hope other 5th graders in the future here at Nebbie will like it, too.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Angelique M., 5th grade
In the beginning, Matt's father leaves. Then this guy named Ben came in and started taking stuff and stole his gun. Then in the middle Matt gets stung by tons of bees. This guy named Attean and his grandfather save Matt. Matt tries to teach Attean but Attean gets mad. Them finally become friends. Attean takes Matt to this little party that his tribe does. It's winter. His father comes back and he is so proud of him for taking care of the cabin.
I thought the book was great and I hope other 5th graders in the future here at Nebbie will like it, too.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Angelique M., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
In the beginning, Matt's father leaves him at the newly built cabin in Maine. He leaves Matt a rifle and a watch. Every thing is good for a while until a man named Ben shows up and spends the night with Matt. When Matt wakes up he finds that his rifle is missing. A couple of days later he wakes up after he was stung by several hundred beeds. He finds that Indians saved him. He soon makes a friend named Attean. One day when Attean and Matt go on a trail, they meet up with a bear. Matt and Attean kill the bear. Matt and Attean go to a dinner made from the bear that night. While Matt is there, Matt is asked if he wants to travel north. But Matt refuses. So when Matt's father comes back, Matt tells about his adventures.
Sign of the Beaver was a book that gave great adventure of a boy named Matt and it wasn't one of my favorites.
1 star = I read it, but I would not recommend it to a friend.
Drake P., 5th grade
In the beginning, Matt's father leaves him at the newly built cabin in Maine. He leaves Matt a rifle and a watch. Every thing is good for a while until a man named Ben shows up and spends the night with Matt. When Matt wakes up he finds that his rifle is missing. A couple of days later he wakes up after he was stung by several hundred beeds. He finds that Indians saved him. He soon makes a friend named Attean. One day when Attean and Matt go on a trail, they meet up with a bear. Matt and Attean kill the bear. Matt and Attean go to a dinner made from the bear that night. While Matt is there, Matt is asked if he wants to travel north. But Matt refuses. So when Matt's father comes back, Matt tells about his adventures.
Sign of the Beaver was a book that gave great adventure of a boy named Matt and it wasn't one of my favorites.
1 star = I read it, but I would not recommend it to a friend.
Drake P., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A 12 year old boy got left alone in his cabin because his dad had to get all the rest of the family and bring them to the cabin. His dad was going to be gone for a long time. When Matt was alone an Indian came and helped Matt and then the Indian, named Attean, said if you teach me how to read and speak English, then I will hunt for you. So Matt did it and Attean didn't like the lessons. Then one day Attean didn't come and Matt's family got back and then they sat at the table and Matt told his family about Attean.
It was a really good book and it taught me how to do all the things that Attean told Matt.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Slater B., 5th grade
A 12 year old boy got left alone in his cabin because his dad had to get all the rest of the family and bring them to the cabin. His dad was going to be gone for a long time. When Matt was alone an Indian came and helped Matt and then the Indian, named Attean, said if you teach me how to read and speak English, then I will hunt for you. So Matt did it and Attean didn't like the lessons. Then one day Attean didn't come and Matt's family got back and then they sat at the table and Matt told his family about Attean.
It was a really good book and it taught me how to do all the things that Attean told Matt.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Slater B., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt and his family are moving to Maine. Matt and his dad go ahead to get the cabin ready. When his father leaves to get the others, Matt meets Attean and Saknis who are Indians. They go on lots of adventures together. When they ask, Matt says no. When they leave Matt's family comes back.
I think the book was 65-45.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Charlie W., 5th grade
Matt and his family are moving to Maine. Matt and his dad go ahead to get the cabin ready. When his father leaves to get the others, Matt meets Attean and Saknis who are Indians. They go on lots of adventures together. When they ask, Matt says no. When they leave Matt's family comes back.
I think the book was 65-45.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Charlie W., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth G. Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
It's about a boy named Matt. He meets Attean and teaches him how to read. Matt meets a guy named Ben, he stole from Matt. And the bear stole some of Matt's things.
I really like it. It was a really good book. I want to read it again.
2 stars = It was ok.
Trevon R., 5th grade
It's about a boy named Matt. He meets Attean and teaches him how to read. Matt meets a guy named Ben, he stole from Matt. And the bear stole some of Matt's things.
I really like it. It was a really good book. I want to read it again.
2 stars = It was ok.
Trevon R., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's father has to go back to Quincy to get the rest of the family and Matt has to watch the cabin. Matt meets two Indians and ends up teaching Attean how to read and how to speak English. They end up being friends but then Attean has to move and Matt's family comes home and he tells them about Attean.
I enjoyed reading it so much that I actually thought I was there.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Danielle M., 5th grade
Matt's father has to go back to Quincy to get the rest of the family and Matt has to watch the cabin. Matt meets two Indians and ends up teaching Attean how to read and how to speak English. They end up being friends but then Attean has to move and Matt's family comes home and he tells them about Attean.
I enjoyed reading it so much that I actually thought I was there.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Danielle M., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt is left alone without anyone. He meets Attean who is very nice. Soon his family comes home.
It was very sad.
3 stars = It was a good book
Mary Kinsey W., 5th grade
Matt is left alone without anyone. He meets Attean who is very nice. Soon his family comes home.
It was very sad.
3 stars = It was a good book
Mary Kinsey W., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
When a boy named Matt's father leaves to get Matt's Mom and sister. Matt meets an Indian after being attacked by bees. The Indian had a son named Attean. At first Attean and Matt did not like each other. But Matt then took lessons from Attean and they became friends. Attean took Matt to his village. When his Mom and Dad get home he finds out the baby died after 7 days.
It was ok. I would recommend it to somebody.
2 stars = It was a good book
Josh B., 5th grade
When a boy named Matt's father leaves to get Matt's Mom and sister. Matt meets an Indian after being attacked by bees. The Indian had a son named Attean. At first Attean and Matt did not like each other. But Matt then took lessons from Attean and they became friends. Attean took Matt to his village. When his Mom and Dad get home he finds out the baby died after 7 days.
It was ok. I would recommend it to somebody.
2 stars = It was a good book
Josh B., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
It's about a boy who is left at home alone, while his father leaves to get the rest of the family. He meets an Indian named Attean after the bee attack rescue. They teach each other how to read or hunt. Attean gets ready to move West for a new hunting ground. Before Attean leaves, they give each other gifts. Later his family comes home.
It was very good and intersting.
3 stars = It was a good book
by Kristina P., 5th grade
It's about a boy who is left at home alone, while his father leaves to get the rest of the family. He meets an Indian named Attean after the bee attack rescue. They teach each other how to read or hunt. Attean gets ready to move West for a new hunting ground. Before Attean leaves, they give each other gifts. Later his family comes home.
It was very good and intersting.
3 stars = It was a good book
by Kristina P., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's family went away and left Matt in charge of the cabin. Matt meets an Indian named Attean, who thinks of Matt as a brother. Attean and his tribe are moving but Matt refuses to go with them. Matt's family arrives safe and sound but the new baby died.
I thought it was a great story.
3 stars = It was a good book
Abbie T., 5th grade
Matt's family went away and left Matt in charge of the cabin. Matt meets an Indian named Attean, who thinks of Matt as a brother. Attean and his tribe are moving but Matt refuses to go with them. Matt's family arrives safe and sound but the new baby died.
I thought it was a great story.
3 stars = It was a good book
Abbie T., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt is left alone. His father went to get the family. He meets an Indian who helps him find food and helpful advice. He makes friends with him. They kill a bear and have a feast. Matt finds Attean's dog and helps him out of a trap. They leave to go to Canada. His friend gives him his dog and Matt gives him the watch.
I liked it a lot, I would recommend it to people
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Corbin Q., 5th grade
Matt is left alone. His father went to get the family. He meets an Indian who helps him find food and helpful advice. He makes friends with him. They kill a bear and have a feast. Matt finds Attean's dog and helps him out of a trap. They leave to go to Canada. His friend gives him his dog and Matt gives him the watch.
I liked it a lot, I would recommend it to people
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Corbin Q., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's Dad leaves to go get his Ma and sisters. Then a few days later he hears something and he meets a guy named Attean. Then Attean sort of helps out with cooking and setting traps and stuff with Matt. Then finally his Dad comes back with his Mom and sisters and they are all living together now.
I thought it was interesting about Matt being by himself and living on his own.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Kayleigh L., 5th grade
Matt's Dad leaves to go get his Ma and sisters. Then a few days later he hears something and he meets a guy named Attean. Then Attean sort of helps out with cooking and setting traps and stuff with Matt. Then finally his Dad comes back with his Mom and sisters and they are all living together now.
I thought it was interesting about Matt being by himself and living on his own.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Kayleigh L., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Matt was standing on his front porch. He had to wait for his Dad to come back. He started to feel lonely. He remembered the bee tree. Then he met Attean. He tried to teach Attean to read. Attean started to teach Matt to hunt rabbits and other animals. Then they went to the beaver dam. Later Matt got to see the village. Matt found Attean's dog in a trap. Matt also learned about the sign of the beaver.
I thought it was ok.
2 stars = It was ok
by Cole D., 5th grade
I thought it was ok.
2 stars = It was ok
by Cole D., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt, a twelve year old boy left alone in the wilderness when his father gave him a new gun, took his old one and left. He climbed a beetree when the bees started chasing him until the Inidan saved him. After that he starts giving a 13 year old Indian boy named Attean reading lessons. So he doesn't give away their land.
I thought it was a really good book and it's worth your time.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Dakota W., 5th grade
Matt, a twelve year old boy left alone in the wilderness when his father gave him a new gun, took his old one and left. He climbed a beetree when the bees started chasing him until the Inidan saved him. After that he starts giving a 13 year old Indian boy named Attean reading lessons. So he doesn't give away their land.
I thought it was a really good book and it's worth your time.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Dakota W., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt came with his Dad to Maine to build a house on some land that he bought. When they were done, his Dad went back to get his family. And left Matt to watch the cabin till he gets back. Then Matt gets attacked by bees but is saved by Indians. Then Matt has to teach Attean the Indian boy how to read. They become friends and hunt together on back.
I thought that it was a great book.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Matthew B., 5th grade
Matt came with his Dad to Maine to build a house on some land that he bought. When they were done, his Dad went back to get his family. And left Matt to watch the cabin till he gets back. Then Matt gets attacked by bees but is saved by Indians. Then Matt has to teach Attean the Indian boy how to read. They become friends and hunt together on back.
I thought that it was a great book.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Matthew B., 5th grade
The sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor Book
It is about a family who moves to Main, but only the son Matt and his father had went to Main to get setteled. Matt's father has to go back to Massachusetts and get the rest of the family. Matt is left alone at a cabin that was built for the family. Later on Matt meets an Indian tribe. They soon become friends. He teaches them to read English with a book. Soon a young Indian named Attean learned the language. Attean would later teach Matt way to hunt in the wilderness. The time was about October when Matt's family came back. He was very happy.
I think the book is a very natury book. And people who enjoy nature would love it. You would also learn a little about Indians and the way they live.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Sofia S., 5th grade
It is about a family who moves to Main, but only the son Matt and his father had went to Main to get setteled. Matt's father has to go back to Massachusetts and get the rest of the family. Matt is left alone at a cabin that was built for the family. Later on Matt meets an Indian tribe. They soon become friends. He teaches them to read English with a book. Soon a young Indian named Attean learned the language. Attean would later teach Matt way to hunt in the wilderness. The time was about October when Matt's family came back. He was very happy.
I think the book is a very natury book. And people who enjoy nature would love it. You would also learn a little about Indians and the way they live.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Sofia S., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
There was a boy named Matt and he lived in a cabin in Maine. Then his father left him alone to go get the rest of his family. He goes on many adventures with a tribe of Indians he finds. He is left with many surprises and hopes his family will come home safe. He hopes also the Indians will not be mean to him but they will become good friends with their whole tribe.
I thought it was a good book about Indian adventures.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Amanda T., 5th grade
There was a boy named Matt and he lived in a cabin in Maine. Then his father left him alone to go get the rest of his family. He goes on many adventures with a tribe of Indians he finds. He is left with many surprises and hopes his family will come home safe. He hopes also the Indians will not be mean to him but they will become good friends with their whole tribe.
I thought it was a good book about Indian adventures.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Amanda T., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A boy and his family had bought land in Maine. The father went back to get the rest of the family. Matt stayed to watch the cabin.
I thought that it was a good but missing something.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Connor G., 5th grade
A boy and his family had bought land in Maine. The father went back to get the rest of the family. Matt stayed to watch the cabin.
I thought that it was a good but missing something.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Connor G., 5th grade
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A twelve year old boy's father leaves him to look after the cabin and the corn patch. A fellow named Ben comes and steals a valuable item of Matt's. Then he stumbles upon an Indian who teaches him to set snares and more.
I think the book is a grat book and that everyone should read it.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Garrett P., 5th grade
A twelve year old boy's father leaves him to look after the cabin and the corn patch. A fellow named Ben comes and steals a valuable item of Matt's. Then he stumbles upon an Indian who teaches him to set snares and more.
I think the book is a grat book and that everyone should read it.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Garrett P., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor Book
Matt, a twelve year old boy from a city, is now in the western Maine wilderness. He must now survive by himself alone. Then the Indians come.
It was really good.
3 stars = It was a good book.
By John Mike G., 5th grade
Matt, a twelve year old boy from a city, is now in the western Maine wilderness. He must now survive by himself alone. Then the Indians come.
It was really good.
3 stars = It was a good book.
By John Mike G., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor Book
In the beginning Matt's father leaves to go to Quincy to get the rest of their family. Matt gets attacked by bees but he gets saved by two Indians. They get him healthy and Matt teaches the young one to read and speak better. In the middle, Matt gets invited to go to the Indian's village. Finally, in the end, Matt gets invited to move north but he declines and his family comes back after three months.
I think the book was a great story about two Indians finding a boy and letting him join their tribe but the boy declines.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Stone K., 5th grade
In the beginning Matt's father leaves to go to Quincy to get the rest of their family. Matt gets attacked by bees but he gets saved by two Indians. They get him healthy and Matt teaches the young one to read and speak better. In the middle, Matt gets invited to go to the Indian's village. Finally, in the end, Matt gets invited to move north but he declines and his family comes back after three months.
I think the book was a great story about two Indians finding a boy and letting him join their tribe but the boy declines.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Stone K., 5th grade
Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
1960 Newbery Honor Book
This book is about a little cricket that finds a cat and a mouse. They go on lots of adventures together. They go all over the place such as the Teacup Shop and places like that. Read this book and you will find out how the cricket is found and what he is going to do about his major problem.
This book is full of action and adventure.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Bradley, 5th grade
This book is about a little cricket that finds a cat and a mouse. They go on lots of adventures together. They go all over the place such as the Teacup Shop and places like that. Read this book and you will find out how the cricket is found and what he is going to do about his major problem.
This book is full of action and adventure.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Bradley, 5th grade
Monday, November 3, 2008
Doctor DeSoto by William Steig
1983 Newbery Honor
Doctor DeSoto is a dentist that uses unique ways to work on his patients. He doesn't work on cats or anthing that will eat him. One day a fox comes in and his tooth hurts. Doctor DeSoto is going to remove the tooth. Then a couple of days later, Fox comes back and he's going to eat Doctor DeSoto but Doctor DeSoto outsmarts him.
It is an intersting book with an intersting ending.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Doctor DeSoto is a dentist that uses unique ways to work on his patients. He doesn't work on cats or anthing that will eat him. One day a fox comes in and his tooth hurts. Doctor DeSoto is going to remove the tooth. Then a couple of days later, Fox comes back and he's going to eat Doctor DeSoto but Doctor DeSoto outsmarts him.
It is an intersting book with an intersting ending.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson
2005 Newbery Honor
This book is about a girl and how she and a lot of her family tree had to go through slavery. Then finally Jacqueline never had to because of her ancestors. Also about how they made quilts and things like that.
It is an interesting book about slavery.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Bradley S., 5th grade
This book is about a girl and how she and a lot of her family tree had to go through slavery. Then finally Jacqueline never had to because of her ancestors. Also about how they made quilts and things like that.
It is an interesting book about slavery.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Bradley S., 5th grade
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's father left. Then Matt met an Indian. Learned survival tricks from Attean. Then Attean's village asked him to come with them and live and hunt with the Indians. He decided to stay and his family came back but his little baby sister died.
It was awesome. It had so much adventure in it but at the end it made me sad.
4 stars = It was a great bok and I recommend it to others.
Chad B., 5th grade
Matt's father left. Then Matt met an Indian. Learned survival tricks from Attean. Then Attean's village asked him to come with them and live and hunt with the Indians. He decided to stay and his family came back but his little baby sister died.
It was awesome. It had so much adventure in it but at the end it made me sad.
4 stars = It was a great bok and I recommend it to others.
Chad B., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's father left Matt at home to go get the rest of his family. While he's home alone he comes across a stranger and some Indians. The Indians turn out to be nice and Attean (an Indian) becomes Matt's friend. He teaches Attean to read, also he reads Robinson Crusoe to Attean. When his Mom and Dad come home he finds out that the baby died after five days.
I liked parts of it but some parts I didn't like. It was a good book.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Bailey J., 5th grade
Matt's father left Matt at home to go get the rest of his family. While he's home alone he comes across a stranger and some Indians. The Indians turn out to be nice and Attean (an Indian) becomes Matt's friend. He teaches Attean to read, also he reads Robinson Crusoe to Attean. When his Mom and Dad come home he finds out that the baby died after five days.
I liked parts of it but some parts I didn't like. It was a good book.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Bailey J., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A boy named Matt is left alone in the forest in a cabin him and his father built. His father leaves to get the rest of the family in Matitusis. While his father is gone he makes friends with an Indian boy named Attean. At the end his family comes home and they're all happy. When his family gets home he finds out his other sister only was alive for five days.
I thought it was ok but I dind't love it.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Erin V., 5th grade
A boy named Matt is left alone in the forest in a cabin him and his father built. His father leaves to get the rest of the family in Matitusis. While his father is gone he makes friends with an Indian boy named Attean. At the end his family comes home and they're all happy. When his family gets home he finds out his other sister only was alive for five days.
I thought it was ok but I dind't love it.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Erin V., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's father leaves to get his younger sisters and mother. Then a visitor steals a gun. Attean, an Indian, becomes good friends with Matt.
It was a very good book.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Logan D., 5th grade
Matt's father leaves to get his younger sisters and mother. Then a visitor steals a gun. Attean, an Indian, becomes good friends with Matt.
It was a very good book.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Logan D., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
The book Sign of the Beaver is a very well written book. Matt was a boy who was left alone in the wilderness, while his father goes to get the rest of the family. Later, Matt meets an Indian named Attean. Attean's grandfather wanted Attean to learn how to read. After that Matt lost hope that his father is coming so he thinks about going with Attean, but he stays, and his father came.
I think it was a well written book, but I think the author needs to keep the reader wanting to read more.
Julia D., 5th grade
The book Sign of the Beaver is a very well written book. Matt was a boy who was left alone in the wilderness, while his father goes to get the rest of the family. Later, Matt meets an Indian named Attean. Attean's grandfather wanted Attean to learn how to read. After that Matt lost hope that his father is coming so he thinks about going with Attean, but he stays, and his father came.
I think it was a well written book, but I think the author needs to keep the reader wanting to read more.
Julia D., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt has to stay in the Maine wilderness while his dad brings his family. On the way, he becomes friends with Attean and other Indians.
I loved it because of all the amazing details.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Joshua P., 5th grade
Matt has to stay in the Maine wilderness while his dad brings his family. On the way, he becomes friends with Attean and other Indians.
I loved it because of all the amazing details.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Joshua P., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
If you love action you will love Sign of the Beaver. It is very fun and exciting. Sign of the Beaver may be the book for you.
I was not crazy about it.
2 stars = It was ok.
Destinee D., 5th grade
If you love action you will love Sign of the Beaver. It is very fun and exciting. Sign of the Beaver may be the book for you.
I was not crazy about it.
2 stars = It was ok.
Destinee D., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
The book was about a boy named Matt that had gotten left behind to care for their log cabin while his dad went back to Quincy to get the rest of the family. Plus while he was taking care of the cabin he met an Indian boy named Attean and over long weeks they became more than friends, they became like brothers!!! And at the end Attean had to move so he asked Matt to come with him but Matt refused, also his family came back about two weeks later but sadly there newborn died while traveling.
I thought it was a very good book that teaches people about how to make good decisions, and it shows how two really different people can become so close.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Luke T., 5th grade
The book was about a boy named Matt that had gotten left behind to care for their log cabin while his dad went back to Quincy to get the rest of the family. Plus while he was taking care of the cabin he met an Indian boy named Attean and over long weeks they became more than friends, they became like brothers!!! And at the end Attean had to move so he asked Matt to come with him but Matt refused, also his family came back about two weeks later but sadly there newborn died while traveling.
I thought it was a very good book that teaches people about how to make good decisions, and it shows how two really different people can become so close.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Luke T., 5th grade
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A young boy named Matt left alone with a gun trying to protect his cabin while his dad comes back with the family. A Texan comes along on the way. He meets an Indian boy and his grandfather. Matt acts like he is an Indian and waits for his family to come.
It was an interesting book about Matt (a young white boy) who joins the Indian boy until his family gets back.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Dawson V., 5th grade
A young boy named Matt left alone with a gun trying to protect his cabin while his dad comes back with the family. A Texan comes along on the way. He meets an Indian boy and his grandfather. Matt acts like he is an Indian and waits for his family to come.
It was an interesting book about Matt (a young white boy) who joins the Indian boy until his family gets back.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Dawson V., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
The book is about a boy -- Matt, who is waiting for his dad to come back with the rest of his family. He ends up meeting Indians and making a deal with them -- he would teach Attean -- an Indian boy, because Sakins -- the king of the tribe, had given him supplies. They both start teaching each other things when he starts reading. When his family comes he has things ready for them.
It was entertaining and adventurous.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Clara M., 5th grade
The book is about a boy -- Matt, who is waiting for his dad to come back with the rest of his family. He ends up meeting Indians and making a deal with them -- he would teach Attean -- an Indian boy, because Sakins -- the king of the tribe, had given him supplies. They both start teaching each other things when he starts reading. When his family comes he has things ready for them.
It was entertaining and adventurous.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Clara M., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Sign of the Beaver is about a 12-year-old boy and his father who make a log cabin. When they are done, Matt's father goes back to there old home to take the rest of the family to the new log cabin. Matt is left alone. Then one day he almost drowns and some Indians save him. Attean, one of the Indians, and Matt become friends and go on many adventures while they wait for Matt's family.
I thought this book was exciting and very original.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Georgia G., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver is about a 12-year-old boy and his father who make a log cabin. When they are done, Matt's father goes back to there old home to take the rest of the family to the new log cabin. Matt is left alone. Then one day he almost drowns and some Indians save him. Attean, one of the Indians, and Matt become friends and go on many adventures while they wait for Matt's family.
I thought this book was exciting and very original.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Georgia G., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt has to stay home for 6 weeks until his parents return. Meanwhile, his parents are gone he meets Indians. They teach him lots of stuff. He also teaches Attean the ABC's. Then the Indians leave and go north to hunt. Matt stays back and waits for his family. Finally, Matt's family comes.
It was an awesome book but I think it needs more to it.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Bradley S., 5th grade
Matt has to stay home for 6 weeks until his parents return. Meanwhile, his parents are gone he meets Indians. They teach him lots of stuff. He also teaches Attean the ABC's. Then the Indians leave and go north to hunt. Matt stays back and waits for his family. Finally, Matt's family comes.
It was an awesome book but I think it needs more to it.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Bradley S., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's father just left to get the rest of the family leaving Matt by himself. Then soon comes to meet an Indian boy and his Grandfather who saved his life. They have a list of adventures together. Then has the choice to go south with them but said "no". Then his family returns.
It's ok, but kinda dull because it's my 2nd time to read it.
2 stars = It was ok.
Chris G., 5th grade
Matt's father just left to get the rest of the family leaving Matt by himself. Then soon comes to meet an Indian boy and his Grandfather who saved his life. They have a list of adventures together. Then has the choice to go south with them but said "no". Then his family returns.
It's ok, but kinda dull because it's my 2nd time to read it.
2 stars = It was ok.
Chris G., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt's father went to go get his wife and daughter to their new property. He left Matt at home by himself. Around the 4th day, a stranger came and stole Matt's father's prized rifle. Then he meets Saknis and so starts his life teaching Attean (the brother of Saknis) to read. But, Attean mostly teaches Matt how to survive in the wilderness alone.
I think this book was fantastic in its own special way.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Sam W., 5th grade
Matt's father went to go get his wife and daughter to their new property. He left Matt at home by himself. Around the 4th day, a stranger came and stole Matt's father's prized rifle. Then he meets Saknis and so starts his life teaching Attean (the brother of Saknis) to read. But, Attean mostly teaches Matt how to survive in the wilderness alone.
I think this book was fantastic in its own special way.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Sam W., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
A boy named Matt finished building their new log cabin and his father had to travel in the wilderness to get the rest of the family. A person named Ben took advantage of Matt and Ben stole a lot of the cabin's belongings. So Matt tried to climb to a beehive to get honey for food and the bees were mad. Matt fell into the water to get away from the bees and Indians saved his life. Matt and an Indian named Attean had to both get along with each other.
My opinion about the book was that I thought that the author was creative and I thought that a white many who has to get along with an Indian was interesting. I also thought that it had good vocabulary.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Tyler V., 5th grade
A boy named Matt finished building their new log cabin and his father had to travel in the wilderness to get the rest of the family. A person named Ben took advantage of Matt and Ben stole a lot of the cabin's belongings. So Matt tried to climb to a beehive to get honey for food and the bees were mad. Matt fell into the water to get away from the bees and Indians saved his life. Matt and an Indian named Attean had to both get along with each other.
My opinion about the book was that I thought that the author was creative and I thought that a white many who has to get along with an Indian was interesting. I also thought that it had good vocabulary.
3 stars = It was a good book.
Tyler V., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
There is a boy whose dad leaves to get the rest of the family. After a while he met a boy, Attean. Matt had to teach Attean to read white man signs. At the end Attean has to go hunt moose with the rest of the Indians.
I think that this book taught me to be kind to others even if they have different colored skin.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Daniel G., 5th grade
There is a boy whose dad leaves to get the rest of the family. After a while he met a boy, Attean. Matt had to teach Attean to read white man signs. At the end Attean has to go hunt moose with the rest of the Indians.
I think that this book taught me to be kind to others even if they have different colored skin.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Daniel G., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
It is about a boy who is 12 years old and his name is Matt. They lived in Maine and his father had to go to Vusha to get the rest of the family so Matt is all alone for 6 to 8 weeks until Native Americans save him. Now Matt is learning to hunt from one of them. Now Matt teaches him to read. Then after many weeks, his family comes back with the baby.
I thought it was ok but not the best book ever, but it was good.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Marco D., 5th grade
It is about a boy who is 12 years old and his name is Matt. They lived in Maine and his father had to go to Vusha to get the rest of the family so Matt is all alone for 6 to 8 weeks until Native Americans save him. Now Matt is learning to hunt from one of them. Now Matt teaches him to read. Then after many weeks, his family comes back with the baby.
I thought it was ok but not the best book ever, but it was good.
3 stars = It was a good book.
by Marco D., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt was building a cabin with his father. Later on he was attacked by bees and jumped in the pond. He was saved by Indians. The leader said, "White man teach grandson how to read." He followed instructions. Few weeks later, Attean was telling Matt what happened to his family.
I think this book was awesome because of how everybody became friends.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Levi W., 5th grade
Matt was building a cabin with his father. Later on he was attacked by bees and jumped in the pond. He was saved by Indians. The leader said, "White man teach grandson how to read." He followed instructions. Few weeks later, Attean was telling Matt what happened to his family.
I think this book was awesome because of how everybody became friends.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Levi W., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Twelve year old Matt and his father finished building a cabin in Maine. Now Matt has to stay at the cabin while Matt's father goes to get the rest of the family. Now Matt had to protect and survive with the cabin. But he has his gun, and so, he survives a long time.
I thought it was a good book, but they need more detail.
3 stars = it was a good book
by Shannon T., 5th grade
Twelve year old Matt and his father finished building a cabin in Maine. Now Matt has to stay at the cabin while Matt's father goes to get the rest of the family. Now Matt had to protect and survive with the cabin. But he has his gun, and so, he survives a long time.
I thought it was a good book, but they need more detail.
3 stars = it was a good book
by Shannon T., 5th grade
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor
Matt has discovered Indians are here. Matt and Attean, an Indian boy, become friends. Attean teaches Matt many things. Matt has realized this is the most memorable time of his life.
I think that was the best book ever.
3 stars = it was a good book
by Nicholas B., 5th grade
Matt has discovered Indians are here. Matt and Attean, an Indian boy, become friends. Attean teaches Matt many things. Matt has realized this is the most memorable time of his life.
I think that was the best book ever.
3 stars = it was a good book
by Nicholas B., 5th grade
Friday, October 17, 2008
Crazy Lady! by Jane Leslie Conly
1994 Newbery Honor Book
A little boy wants a new pair of shoes. The reason he wants them is for the Special Olympics. The little boy's name is Ronald and his older sister trys to raise money for the shoes.
I liked Crazy Lady! but it wasn't my favorite book.
2 stars = It was ok.
by Natalie V., 3rd grade
A little boy wants a new pair of shoes. The reason he wants them is for the Special Olympics. The little boy's name is Ronald and his older sister trys to raise money for the shoes.
I liked Crazy Lady! but it wasn't my favorite book.
2 stars = It was ok.
by Natalie V., 3rd grade
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
1984 Newbery Honor Award
Matt's family went to Massachusetts and Matt's father went to get them. Matt met an Indian family. Matt made a new friend named Attean. Attean taught Matt how to make his own traps for food.
I liked the book. It was great.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Justin P., 5th grade
Matt's family went to Massachusetts and Matt's father went to get them. Matt met an Indian family. Matt made a new friend named Attean. Attean taught Matt how to make his own traps for food.
I liked the book. It was great.
4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Justin P., 5th grade
Monday, September 29, 2008
Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle
A 1990 Newbery Honor Book
In this book, the characters think that Sara-Kate's backyard was bad but now it is beautiful. Sara-Kate never invites anybody over. In the morning, when Hillary awakes, she sees an elf village in Sara-Kate's backyard.
I thought that they would all figure out that they saw an elf village.
4 stars (it was a great book and I recommend it to others)
by Rachel G., grade 3
In this book, the characters think that Sara-Kate's backyard was bad but now it is beautiful. Sara-Kate never invites anybody over. In the morning, when Hillary awakes, she sees an elf village in Sara-Kate's backyard.
I thought that they would all figure out that they saw an elf village.
4 stars (it was a great book and I recommend it to others)
by Rachel G., grade 3
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
Winner of the 1968 Newbery Award.
A brother and sister run away from home and live in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. While avoiding the museum security guards, taking a bath in the fountain, and sleeping in a historical bed they solve a mystery.
This is a really good book; however, it would not be possible today. The security systems in any museum today would make living there without detection impossible.
4 Stars
by Joe S., grade 7
A brother and sister run away from home and live in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. While avoiding the museum security guards, taking a bath in the fountain, and sleeping in a historical bed they solve a mystery.
This is a really good book; however, it would not be possible today. The security systems in any museum today would make living there without detection impossible.
4 Stars
by Joe S., grade 7
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