"26 Fairmount Avenue" is about a family that is moving into a new house. Before they finished building it a great storm came and delayed the house from being built. Finally, at the end, they move inside.
I think it got the name because the house was on 26 Fairmount Avenue.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgleish
The girl named Sarah was living in the forest, with her dad. Sarah's mom wasn't there. She was reading a Bible. The Indian children came to Sarah and they become friends. Her dad has to get Sarah's mom, brother, and sister so Sarah has to live with the Indians. Her dad came and her family are able to live together.
It is given this title because Sarah's mom says, "Keep up your courage" to Sarah and she did.
3 stars
by Eden K., 4th grade, 2011-2012
It is given this title because Sarah's mom says, "Keep up your courage" to Sarah and she did.
3 stars
by Eden K., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
This story is about an old couple who wants a cat. The old man walks and walks, then suddenly he finds a hill filled with millions of cats. He takes every single one. The old lady was not pleased. They only needed one cat. The cats fought and fought, until they all ate each other. Just after the fight the old couple found one last cat and that was their new pet.
This book got its title because the old man finds millions of cats.
3 stars
by Paige C., 4th grade, 2011-2012
This book got its title because the old man finds millions of cats.
3 stars
by Paige C., 4th grade, 2011-2012
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
This was an amazing book. Meg is so brave. She tries to save her brother Charles. He is taken control of by "It." "It" is a brain that is evil.
I think the books is given this title because they are time traveling.
3 stars
by Alexis M., 6th grade, 2011-2012
I think the books is given this title because they are time traveling.
3 stars
by Alexis M., 6th grade, 2011-2012
Monday, December 5, 2011
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
This old couple was very lonely and wanted a cat. So, the old man went to find a cat, he found millions and billions of cats. But his wife wanted the prettyist, so he picked up one but then found another one that was as pretty. That went on forever until all of them he had. So he went back home and his wife got mad and they had to pick the littleist and prettiest one.
This book was given its title because he found millions of cats
3 stars
Cody R., 4th grade, 2011-2012
This old couple was very lonely and wanted a cat. So, the old man went to find a cat, he found millions and billions of cats. But his wife wanted the prettyist, so he picked up one but then found another one that was as pretty. That went on forever until all of them he had. So he went back home and his wife got mad and they had to pick the littleist and prettiest one.
This book was given its title because he found millions of cats
3 stars
Cody R., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Friday, December 2, 2011
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
This story is about a boy who writes letters to Mr. Henshaw. Then Mr. Henshaw writes back with information. Then he gets mad about the letters he gets back from Mr. Henshaw.
I think it was given this title because it is about letters to Mr. Henshaw.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
This story is about a boy who writes letters to Mr. Henshaw. Then Mr. Henshaw writes back with information. Then he gets mad about the letters he gets back from Mr. Henshaw.
I think it was given this title because it is about letters to Mr. Henshaw.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
The Matchlock Gun by Walter D. Edmonds
This book is about a matchlock gun that is fired to scare the Indians away. The reason why it's fired is because Indians have been burning houses and this family thinks their house is going to get burned down. The house does get burned down, but also the Indians die.
I think the book got the name because of the Spanish matchlock gun in the story.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
I think the book got the name because of the Spanish matchlock gun in the story.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman
The book "Joyful Noise" is poems all about bugs going throug life. Also some of the bugs tell their own story as you read. One of the bugs writes a diary which is at the very end.
I think this book got its name from the bugs joyful sounds.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book got its name from the bugs joyful sounds.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
A Visit to William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard
A visit to William Blake's Inn is about a person who goes and has many adventures with William. All the adventures William has had are turned into poem form. As you read you get some tips that he tells you in every poem.
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
4 stars
Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
It is about an old man and an old woman that are very lonely. So the old man went and walked for a long long time. Then came upon a hill with a ton of cats. So he wnet and picked the prettiest cat. He chose a white cat but everytime he looked up he saw another cat so he thought it would not be nice to leave it so he brought all of them. But they could not feed them all so they ate each other and there was one cat left.
Because he finds millions of cats and wants to take them back home...that it why it is given this title.
3 stars
Jake R., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Jacob R.
Because he finds millions of cats and wants to take them back home...that it why it is given this title.
3 stars
Jake R., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Jacob R.
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
Newbery Medal
This book is about a kid named Leigh. He writes to his favorite author Mr. Henshaw. Leigh talks about his problems in life.
It is given this title because Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw for the entire book.
3 stars
Carrie S., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Newbery Medal
This book is about a kid named Leigh. He writes to his favorite author Mr. Henshaw. Leigh talks about his problems in life.
It is given this title because Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw for the entire book.
3 stars
Carrie S., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
Newbery Medal
Mrs. Frisby's husband, Jonathan, died. She had a serious problem and no one to ask for help. Then a crow takes her to a wise old owl.
I think it was given this title because Mrs. Frisby is a rat and the rats of NIMH helped her.
4 stars - It was great!
Carrie S., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Mrs. Frisby's husband, Jonathan, died. She had a serious problem and no one to ask for help. Then a crow takes her to a wise old owl.
I think it was given this title because Mrs. Frisby is a rat and the rats of NIMH helped her.
4 stars - It was great!
Carrie S., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
This book is about a couple who are lonely. So they get a million cats. Then all the cats get hungry so they all drink out of a pond and when they are done the pond is empty.
It is titled this because there are millions of cats in the book.
2 stars
Amberly S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is titled this because there are millions of cats in the book.
2 stars
Amberly S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
This book is about a little boy who wrote a letter to his favorite author. The author wrote him back. The little boy didn't like his remarks.
I think it is titled "Dear Mr. Henshaw" because the boy wrote letters to Mr. Henshaw.
2 stars
Amberly S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
I think it is titled "Dear Mr. Henshaw" because the boy wrote letters to Mr. Henshaw.
2 stars
Amberly S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
The old man and woman were lonely so the woman said "we need a cat" so the man walked a far walk. Then came across the hill with trillions of cats and grabbed one. Then before he knew it he gabbed all of them. He took them back to the house and let the cats decide who the prettiest cat was and they all ate each other. Then they went alking and saw one cat left and kept it forever.
I think this book was given this title because it teaches you that prettiness comes from the inside not from the outside.
4 stars
Zachary V., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because it teaches you that prettiness comes from the inside not from the outside.
4 stars
Zachary V., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Newbery Medal
Asta's son was all Crispin was ever called. His mother dies in the book and he runs away from his town because he would be a slave. When he runs away, he is declared a wolf head.
It is given this title because his mother hid this cross and he would always hold onto it where ever he went.
4 stars - it was great
Alexis M., 6th grade, 2011-2012
Asta's son was all Crispin was ever called. His mother dies in the book and he runs away from his town because he would be a slave. When he runs away, he is declared a wolf head.
It is given this title because his mother hid this cross and he would always hold onto it where ever he went.
4 stars - it was great
Alexis M., 6th grade, 2011-2012
Thursday, December 1, 2011
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tommie Depaula
This book is about Tommie as a kid moving into a new house on Fairmount Avenue. After a hurricane Tommie and his family move to a new house. It takes forever to get it done, but soon it is finished.
It is given this title because they move to Fairmount Avenue, #26.
4 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given this title because they move to Fairmount Avenue, #26.
4 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia Maclachlan
"Sarah Plain and Tall" is about a woman who is ordered to get married to a man. At first, the kids don't like her. Then the kids lover her and want them to get married, and they do.
It is titled this because her name is Sarah and she is plain and tall.
4 stars - It was great!
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is titled this because her name is Sarah and she is plain and tall.
4 stars - It was great!
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
This book is about an old man and woman who want a cat, but bring home too many. So they ask the cats "who's the preetiest of all?" and the cats fight. Except for one, which is the one they keep.
It is titled this because there are millions of cats in the book.
3 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is titled this because there are millions of cats in the book.
3 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Number the Stars by Louis Lowery
This book is about a girl and her friend. Her friend has to pretend to be her sister. Because Hitler wants to punish all the Jewish people. So they go to live for a short time at her Uncle's house and go to Sweden to be safe.
I think it is titled "Number the Stars" because of The Star of David and her necklace.
4 stars - it was a great book
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
I think it is titled "Number the Stars" because of The Star of David and her necklace.
4 stars - it was a great book
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Dr. DeSoto by William Stieg
This book is about a mouse who's a dentist. Dr. Desoto outsmarts a fox who tries to eat him. So Dr. Desoto doesn't get eaten.
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dr. DeSoto by William Stieg
This book is about a mouse who's a dentist. Dr. Desoto outsmarts a fox who tries to eat him. So Dr. Desoto doesn't get eaten.
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodsen
This book is about a chain of black women fighting for freedom. It keeps going and going till it finally got to the author's daughter. Her great, great, great, great grandma started it as a slave and it kept going on.
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodsen
This book is about a chain of black women fighting for freedom. It keeps going and going till it finally got to the author's daughter. Her great, great, great, great grandma started it as a slave and it kept going on.
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
The book begins when Leigh writes a letter to Boyt Henshaw. The first time he writes a letter is when he's in 4th grade, and his parents are together. Through the book he keeps writing more letters, but his parents get divorced. Because his parents are divorced he doesn't see his dad very much. Finally at the end he sees his dad, and is sad, bue he doesn't cry.
I think "Dear Mr. Henshaw" was given its name because on about every page the letter is named to Boyt Henshaw.
4 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think "Dear Mr. Henshaw" was given its name because on about every page the letter is named to Boyt Henshaw.
4 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Newbery Honor
A boy named Roy moves from Montana to Florida and gets a friend at his new school. His friend, named Beatrice, has a stepbrother that is trying to stop a pancake company from destroying some owls' homes. Roy joins the fight and in the end, they make a difference and stop the pancake company.
I think this book was given this title because it's about owls.
3 stars
Joshua H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
A boy named Roy moves from Montana to Florida and gets a friend at his new school. His friend, named Beatrice, has a stepbrother that is trying to stop a pancake company from destroying some owls' homes. Roy joins the fight and in the end, they make a difference and stop the pancake company.
I think this book was given this title because it's about owls.
3 stars
Joshua H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Charlotte's Webb by E. B. White
This book is about a pig who almost got killed, but a girl saved her. One day he goes to the girl's uncle's farm and meets a spider. The spider named Charlotte saved Wilbur, the pig's life by writing in her web and Wilbur was saved.
I think this book was given this title because Charlotte uses her web to save Wilbur.
4 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because Charlotte uses her web to save Wilbur.
4 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard
This book is about a man named William Blake. He owns an inn with dragons that bake your bread, angels that make your bed, and a rabbit that shows you a room to stay in. William Blake was a poet so he wrote all the poems in the book. Hope you enjoy it!
I think this book was given this title because it's about William Blake and his inn.
2 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012.
I think this book was given this title because it's about William Blake and his inn.
2 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012.
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Newbery Medal
Some people go into the Westing house for a bet and soon tried to find who killed Mr. Westing. They went through alot of things to figure it out to maybe become a millionare.
I think this book was given this title because the people are basically playing a game.
2 stars
Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Some people go into the Westing house for a bet and soon tried to find who killed Mr. Westing. They went through alot of things to figure it out to maybe become a millionare.
I think this book was given this title because the people are basically playing a game.
2 stars
Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
It's about this boy who writes letters to his favorite person. Mr. Henshaw writes letters back and the boy gets mad. However, he keeps writing to Mr. Henshaw.
I think this book was given this title because the boy writes letters to Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It's about this boy who writes letters to his favorite person. Mr. Henshaw writes letters back and the boy gets mad. However, he keeps writing to Mr. Henshaw.
I think this book was given this title because the boy writes letters to Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Newbery Honor
This book is about a boy who goes to save a dragon. One day the dragon fell from the sky. The animal's baby decided to keep it to use it to get people across the island, but the dragon didn't like it. So the boy decided to save it.
I think this book was given this title because the father of the boy telling the story kept it.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
This book is about a boy who goes to save a dragon. One day the dragon fell from the sky. The animal's baby decided to keep it to use it to get people across the island, but the dragon didn't like it. So the boy decided to save it.
I think this book was given this title because the father of the boy telling the story kept it.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie De Paula
Newbery Honor
It's about a family that is building anew house and it goes through some tough weather. Then eventually they moved in and the little boy was so surprised and happy to be in his new house on 26 Fairmount Avenue.
I think this book was given this title because that's the address of the family's new house.
4 stars
Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It's about a family that is building anew house and it goes through some tough weather. Then eventually they moved in and the little boy was so surprised and happy to be in his new house on 26 Fairmount Avenue.
I think this book was given this title because that's the address of the family's new house.
4 stars
Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Newbery Honor
Brian's plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. He's left alone with a hatchet. He's alone to survive for 54 days. Then a trapper rescues him.
I think this book was given this title because Brian was left with only a hatchet.
4 stars
Gabriel B., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Brian's plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. He's left alone with a hatchet. He's alone to survive for 54 days. Then a trapper rescues him.
I think this book was given this title because Brian was left with only a hatchet.
4 stars
Gabriel B., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Annie and the Old One by Miles
Newbery Honor
This book is about a girl named Annie and a grandmother. The grandmother says she will die when the quilt is finished. Annie does everything she can to slow down the quilt.
I think this book was given this title because Annie tries to help the old one.
3 stars
Ryan U., 5th grade, 2011-2012
This book is about a girl named Annie and a grandmother. The grandmother says she will die when the quilt is finished. Annie does everything she can to slow down the quilt.
I think this book was given this title because Annie tries to help the old one.
3 stars
Ryan U., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Annie and the Old One by Miles
Newbery Honor
Annie has a great life in the dessert but her grandmother will die soon. The grandmother says she will die when her mother finishes weaving a new rug. So Annie does everything she can to stop her mother but one night her grandmother catches her. She says it will not help.
I think this book was given this title because her grandmother is old and Annie gets along with her.
3 stars
Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Annie has a great life in the dessert but her grandmother will die soon. The grandmother says she will die when her mother finishes weaving a new rug. So Annie does everything she can to stop her mother but one night her grandmother catches her. She says it will not help.
I think this book was given this title because her grandmother is old and Annie gets along with her.
3 stars
Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012
The Defenders by Ann McGovern
"The Defenders" is a book about facts about Native Americans. The book is a chapter book. Attacked was about what they did to Indians.
I think this book was given this title because it is about defenders.
3 stars
Kamren H., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because it is about defenders.
3 stars
Kamren H., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
In the beginning of the book a little old lady asks her husband to go get a cat so he does. There is only one problem, he accidently brings home millions of cats instead of just one cat. So, in order to choose one they ask who is the most beautiful, and all the cats except one cat say, "yes!" When it's all over th one cat who didn't say he was the best lived and ended up being their cat.
I think this book was given this title because a man brings home millions of cats instead of just one.
3 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because a man brings home millions of cats instead of just one.
3 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
This book is about an old couple. They had a very nice house. They couldn't be happy because they were lonely. The old woman wanted a cat so one day the old man set out to find a cat. He climbed over a hill and found bunches of cats. He kept finding ones he liked so he took them all. He took millions of cat's home. The old woman saw how many there were and said they could keep only one. After that the cats randomly disappeared.
This book was given this title because the man found millions of cats.
3 stars
by Summer F., 6th grade, 2011-2012
This book was given this title because the man found millions of cats.
3 stars
by Summer F., 6th grade, 2011-2012
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
Leigh Botts always liked the author, Mr. Henshaw. So Leigh Botts decides to write him letters. The whole story is written in letters. I like that. He also makes inventions in his free time and solves a mystery.
It is given this title because the boy always writes to a man named Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Paige C., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Leigh Botts always liked the author, Mr. Henshaw. So Leigh Botts decides to write him letters. The whole story is written in letters. I like that. He also makes inventions in his free time and solves a mystery.
It is given this title because the boy always writes to a man named Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Paige C., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
A boy named Leigh Botts has a favorite author named Mr. Henshaw. He writes letters to him but he, Mr. Henshaw, never replies. Leigh asks him questions about what he should do about them. He doesn't have many friends and when he makes a friend they send time together. Leigh also invents something and solves a mystery in this story.
It was written in letters and very entertaining.
2 stars
by Olivia L., 5th grade, 2011-2012
A boy named Leigh Botts has a favorite author named Mr. Henshaw. He writes letters to him but he, Mr. Henshaw, never replies. Leigh asks him questions about what he should do about them. He doesn't have many friends and when he makes a friend they send time together. Leigh also invents something and solves a mystery in this story.
It was written in letters and very entertaining.
2 stars
by Olivia L., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Clearly
Newbery Medal
A boy named Leigh Botts decided to write to his favorite author and loves to do it. Everything in the book is written in letters. Leigh Botts gets treated bad at school so in his free time he writes to Mr. Henshaw.
Everything in the book has at least something good about it.
2 stars
by Ashlyn B., 5th grade, 2011-2012
A boy named Leigh Botts decided to write to his favorite author and loves to do it. Everything in the book is written in letters. Leigh Botts gets treated bad at school so in his free time he writes to Mr. Henshaw.
Everything in the book has at least something good about it.
2 stars
by Ashlyn B., 5th grade, 2011-2012
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherin Paterson
Newbery Honor
This book is about a girl named Gilly Hopkins. Her mom left her when she was little and now she lives in foster homes. She usually doesn't like her foster homes so she just waits for her mom hoping someday she'll come back. Now she's at a new foster home and she's getting attached to the people who live there. At the end her gradmother comes and takes her. Gilly does not want to leave but she is forced to.
I think it got this title because Gilly is so great at switching foster homes.
3 stars
by Summer F., 6th grade, 2011-2012
This book is about a girl named Gilly Hopkins. Her mom left her when she was little and now she lives in foster homes. She usually doesn't like her foster homes so she just waits for her mom hoping someday she'll come back. Now she's at a new foster home and she's getting attached to the people who live there. At the end her gradmother comes and takes her. Gilly does not want to leave but she is forced to.
I think it got this title because Gilly is so great at switching foster homes.
3 stars
by Summer F., 6th grade, 2011-2012
Monday, October 24, 2011
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
Turtle's mom goes to work in a different state, while Turtle has to ruff it up in a town where "pirates used to live!" She fins her grandma, cousins, and friends to be fun, and enjoyable! She fins a treasure but Archie steals it while she finds her mother has sailed here and they settle in the town. They found paradise...even though it's not, to many people!
It is given this title because a girl named Turtle is trying to find paradise, and she does.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given this title because a girl named Turtle is trying to find paradise, and she does.
4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.
by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Doctor Desoto by William Steig
He's a dentist that doesn't take in any kind of dog. He has a wonderful day then a fox needs help. He talks to his wife and lets him in. The fox tries to eat Dr. Desoto but he survives because he knew it was coming.
It is given this title because he's a dentist and his last name is Desoto.
3 stars
by Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given this title because he's a dentist and his last name is Desoto.
3 stars
by Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Doctor Desoto by William Steig
Newbery Medal
There was a wolf by their dentist shop. The wolf's tooth was in a lot of pain. But the mice were scared. So he let the wolf inside anyway. When they finished working on his tooth, they glued his moth closed so he couldn't eat them.
It was titled "Doctor DeSoto" because the main character was a dentist.
4 stars
by Margot L., 4th grade, 2011-2012
There was a wolf by their dentist shop. The wolf's tooth was in a lot of pain. But the mice were scared. So he let the wolf inside anyway. When they finished working on his tooth, they glued his moth closed so he couldn't eat them.
It was titled "Doctor DeSoto" because the main character was a dentist.
4 stars
by Margot L., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry
Newbery Medal
A boy who had a mother killed by the water from the ocean. He tried to not be afraid of the water. But he managed to fight off that and kill an enemy of his -- the hammer head shark.
It is titled this because the boy was afraid of the water.
3 stars - it was a good book.
by Brooke P., 5th grade 2011-2012
A boy who had a mother killed by the water from the ocean. He tried to not be afraid of the water. But he managed to fight off that and kill an enemy of his -- the hammer head shark.
It is titled this because the boy was afraid of the water.
3 stars - it was a good book.
by Brooke P., 5th grade 2011-2012
Doctor DeSoto by William Steig
Newbery Honor
A dentist mouse makes animals' teeth nice and clean. But a fox comes and he tries to eat the dentist. But the mouse tricks him. And he did not eat anybody.
It was given this title because the book is so cool and I like animals and it was a good book about animals.
4 stars
by April V., 6th grade 2011-2012
A dentist mouse makes animals' teeth nice and clean. But a fox comes and he tries to eat the dentist. But the mouse tricks him. And he did not eat anybody.
It was given this title because the book is so cool and I like animals and it was a good book about animals.
4 stars
by April V., 6th grade 2011-2012
Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh
Newbery Honor
This boy went to his aunt's house to get a pot. Then when he gets there he falls asleep and eats cookies. Then he goes back home and on the way he sees bears and his father came and saved him.
It is given this title because it was very adventurous.
4 stars
by April V., 6th grade 2011-2012
This boy went to his aunt's house to get a pot. Then when he gets there he falls asleep and eats cookies. Then he goes back home and on the way he sees bears and his father came and saved him.
It is given this title because it was very adventurous.
4 stars
by April V., 6th grade 2011-2012
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
Newbery Medal
Turtle is the only one that has shoes. Finally after three weeks they got muddy and she took them off. After that she got stranded on an island. Then she found out her step dad only want her money and he takes off.
It is titled this because the girl's name is Turtle and she ends up living where she lives.
by Margot L., 4th grade 2011-2012
by Carrie S., 4th grade 2011-2012
Turtle is the only one that has shoes. Finally after three weeks they got muddy and she took them off. After that she got stranded on an island. Then she found out her step dad only want her money and he takes off.
It is titled this because the girl's name is Turtle and she ends up living where she lives.
by Margot L., 4th grade 2011-2012
by Carrie S., 4th grade 2011-2012
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Gannett
Newbery Honor
A fiction story about a little boy who dreamed of flying. So an alley cat told him to go to wild island and save the over worked dragon. Then he will fly you anywhere. So he snuck on a boat and took an adventure and saved the dragon.
It is named this because a little girl's dad, as a kid, found a dragon on an island.
4 stars - It was a great book
by Brette T., 5th grade
A fiction story about a little boy who dreamed of flying. So an alley cat told him to go to wild island and save the over worked dragon. Then he will fly you anywhere. So he snuck on a boat and took an adventure and saved the dragon.
It is named this because a little girl's dad, as a kid, found a dragon on an island.
4 stars - It was a great book
by Brette T., 5th grade
A Visit to William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard
Newbery Winner
It's a story with a bunch of peoms saying that people come and visit William Blake's Inn. There's staff of dragons that bake and two angles that wash. Then guests come like the boy, sunflower, the king of cats, and the man in the Marmalade hat.
It is given the title because it's about a boy that goes to visit William Blake's Inn.
2 stars - It was ok but a little confusing.
By Brette T., 5th grade
It's a story with a bunch of peoms saying that people come and visit William Blake's Inn. There's staff of dragons that bake and two angles that wash. Then guests come like the boy, sunflower, the king of cats, and the man in the Marmalade hat.
It is given the title because it's about a boy that goes to visit William Blake's Inn.
2 stars - It was ok but a little confusing.
By Brette T., 5th grade
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Annie and the Old One
Newbery Honor
Annie is a Navajo Indian. The pumpkins were yellow in the cornfield. Her granmother is also a Navajo Indian. When her grandmother and Annie are weaving, her grandmother tells her she is going to die.
It is given this title because their house is most likely an old one.
2 stars
by Alexis M., 6th grade
Annie is a Navajo Indian. The pumpkins were yellow in the cornfield. Her granmother is also a Navajo Indian. When her grandmother and Annie are weaving, her grandmother tells her she is going to die.
It is given this title because their house is most likely an old one.
2 stars
by Alexis M., 6th grade
Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
Newbery Medal
A boy named Jerry buys a puppy and Jerry loved him very much but one day when the puppy, named Ginger Pye, goes into the backyard he gets stolen. Jerry spends all year looking for him. Then one day a dog appears in the park and it was Ginger! So, Jerry finally found Ginger and they were a happy family again.
It is given this title because the book is mostly about a dog named Ginger Pye.
3 stars
by Joshua H., 5th grade
A boy named Jerry buys a puppy and Jerry loved him very much but one day when the puppy, named Ginger Pye, goes into the backyard he gets stolen. Jerry spends all year looking for him. Then one day a dog appears in the park and it was Ginger! So, Jerry finally found Ginger and they were a happy family again.
It is given this title because the book is mostly about a dog named Ginger Pye.
3 stars
by Joshua H., 5th grade
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Island of the Blue Dolphin by O'Dell
1961 Newbery Medal
Please write a 3-5 sentence summary of the "Island of the Blue Dolphin" here.
I believe this book was titled "Island of the Blue Dolphin" because _______.
I give this book ______ stars.
Write your FIRST NAME, INITIAL OF LAST NAME ONLY
Comments below written by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade class:
Brandon T.
Heather Q.
Ryan F.
Eric B.
Will R.
Wilson F.
Rylee J.
Gage L.
Madison G.
Annie M.
Nicholas M.
Cannon A.
Katie J.
Alaina M.
Connor C.
Jared F.
Nathan B.
Gabby R.
Jacob K.
Adam V.
Summer F.
Jessica J.
Austin T.
Nathan E.
Bennet L.
Kevin S.
Jordin R.
Charles P.
Reece S.
April V.
Kayden B.
Andrea C.
Please write a 3-5 sentence summary of the "Island of the Blue Dolphin" here.
I believe this book was titled "Island of the Blue Dolphin" because _______.
I give this book ______ stars.
Write your FIRST NAME, INITIAL OF LAST NAME ONLY
Comments below written by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade class:
Brandon T.
Heather Q.
Ryan F.
Eric B.
Will R.
Wilson F.
Rylee J.
Gage L.
Madison G.
Annie M.
Nicholas M.
Cannon A.
Katie J.
Alaina M.
Connor C.
Jared F.
Nathan B.
Gabby R.
Jacob K.
Adam V.
Summer F.
Jessica J.
Austin T.
Nathan E.
Bennet L.
Kevin S.
Jordin R.
Charles P.
Reece S.
April V.
Kayden B.
Andrea C.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray
1943 Newbery Medal
Adam, who lives at St. Allgon's Abbey, wishes his father, a minstrel, would take him away from there and teach him how to be a minstrel. Surprisingly, he does come and they have an adventure on the road with Nick, Adam's dog, getting stolen, and Adam's father disappearing but soon they're back together again.
I think it was given this title because Adam is on the road a lot and because he's a minstrel and that's what minstrel's do.
2 stars
by Joshua H., 4th grade
Adam, who lives at St. Allgon's Abbey, wishes his father, a minstrel, would take him away from there and teach him how to be a minstrel. Surprisingly, he does come and they have an adventure on the road with Nick, Adam's dog, getting stolen, and Adam's father disappearing but soon they're back together again.
I think it was given this title because Adam is on the road a lot and because he's a minstrel and that's what minstrel's do.
2 stars
by Joshua H., 4th grade
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell
Newbery Honor
A boy joins his father's pearl business. He has always dreamed of diving for pearls and with the help of a regular customer, searches for pearls. While searching, he finds The Pearl of Heaven but he doesn't know that it belongs to the Manta Diablo who hunts the boy down. The boy finally throws the pearl back into the sea afraid of the Manta Diablo.
It was given the title "The Black Pearl" because it's about a boy finding a black pearl.
3 stars
by Joshua H., 4th grade (2010-2011)
A boy joins his father's pearl business. He has always dreamed of diving for pearls and with the help of a regular customer, searches for pearls. While searching, he finds The Pearl of Heaven but he doesn't know that it belongs to the Manta Diablo who hunts the boy down. The boy finally throws the pearl back into the sea afraid of the Manta Diablo.
It was given the title "The Black Pearl" because it's about a boy finding a black pearl.
3 stars
by Joshua H., 4th grade (2010-2011)
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
An old man and an old woman were very lonely. So the old woman wanted a cat. The old man went to a hill filled with cats. And he brought home hundreds, thousands, billions, and trillions of cats. In the end, they only kept one cat.
It is named "Millions of Cats" because they got a lot of cats.
3 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
An old man and an old woman were very lonely. So the old woman wanted a cat. The old man went to a hill filled with cats. And he brought home hundreds, thousands, billions, and trillions of cats. In the end, they only kept one cat.
It is named "Millions of Cats" because they got a lot of cats.
3 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
An old man and an old woman were very lonely. So the old woman wanted a cat. The old man went to a hill filled with cats. And he brought home hundreds, thousands, billions, and trillions of cats. In the end, they only kept one cat.
It is named "Millions of Cats" because they got a lot of cats.
3 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
An old man and an old woman were very lonely. So the old woman wanted a cat. The old man went to a hill filled with cats. And he brought home hundreds, thousands, billions, and trillions of cats. In the end, they only kept one cat.
It is named "Millions of Cats" because they got a lot of cats.
3 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman
Newbery Honor
This book is full of poems. It's better when you read it with two people. It's all about spring and spring noises.
I think it is titled "Joyful Noise" because the poems are about spring noises and spring is a joyful time.
3 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
This book is full of poems. It's better when you read it with two people. It's all about spring and spring noises.
I think it is titled "Joyful Noise" because the poems are about spring noises and spring is a joyful time.
3 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
Doctor DeSoto by William Steig
Newbery Honor
Doctor DeSoto is a dentist. He treats all animals except ones who hate mice. But he helps the fox and then glues its mouth closed.
The book was given this title because the mouse is a dentist and his last name is DeSoto.
2 stars
by Alexis M., 5th grade
Doctor DeSoto is a dentist. He treats all animals except ones who hate mice. But he helps the fox and then glues its mouth closed.
The book was given this title because the mouse is a dentist and his last name is DeSoto.
2 stars
by Alexis M., 5th grade
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Number the Stars by Louis Lowrey
1990 Newbery Medal
"Number The Stars" is a work of historical fiction about the Holocaust of the Second World War.
Comments below are by Mrs. Lacson's 5th grade class (2010-2011)
Please remember to:
Type your FIRST NAME
Type ONLY your LAST Initial
by 5th graders
Ethan T.
Andrea C.
Noah B.
Ethan D.
Anna C.,
Summer F.
Connor N.
Presten H.
Gavin C.
Alejandra N.
Austin T.
Nathan E.
Jonathan L.
Hannah S.
Cannon A.
Austin T.
Alaina M.
Kayden B.
Rachel G.
Reece S.
Austin S.
Sarah W.
Annie M.
April V.
Rylee J.
Lauren B.
Nathan B.
Heather Q.
Tallye W.
Gabby R.
Marcia O.
Jessica J.
Justin A.
Nolan Y.
Lane P.
Brandon T.
Morgan L.
Felix G.
Triston A.
Ryan F.
Bennett L.
Nicholas M.
Ben S.
Charles P.
Connor C.
Dani S.
Katie J.
Alexis M.
Will R.
Wilson F.
Eric B.
Madison G.
Josh J.
Gage L.
Jared F.
"Number The Stars" is a work of historical fiction about the Holocaust of the Second World War.
Comments below are by Mrs. Lacson's 5th grade class (2010-2011)
Please remember to:
Type your FIRST NAME
Type ONLY your LAST Initial
by 5th graders
Ethan T.
Andrea C.
Noah B.
Ethan D.
Anna C.,
Summer F.
Connor N.
Presten H.
Gavin C.
Alejandra N.
Austin T.
Nathan E.
Jonathan L.
Hannah S.
Cannon A.
Austin T.
Alaina M.
Kayden B.
Rachel G.
Reece S.
Austin S.
Sarah W.
Annie M.
April V.
Rylee J.
Lauren B.
Nathan B.
Heather Q.
Tallye W.
Gabby R.
Marcia O.
Jessica J.
Justin A.
Nolan Y.
Lane P.
Brandon T.
Morgan L.
Felix G.
Triston A.
Ryan F.
Bennett L.
Nicholas M.
Ben S.
Charles P.
Connor C.
Dani S.
Katie J.
Alexis M.
Will R.
Wilson F.
Eric B.
Madison G.
Josh J.
Gage L.
Jared F.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
About a couple that is very lonely. Then the husband sees millions of cats. He brought all of them home and the couple runs away in fear. They decided to take the scrawny, little cat that was left after the huge cat fight.
It was amazing because it was about millions of cats.
Lauren H., 5th grade
About a couple that is very lonely. Then the husband sees millions of cats. He brought all of them home and the couple runs away in fear. They decided to take the scrawny, little cat that was left after the huge cat fight.
It was amazing because it was about millions of cats.
Lauren H., 5th grade
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
The author made this book poetry. It was a great book. All the cats ate each other. But they didn't eat one. The old lady and man kept that cat.
It was amazing because it was like poetry.
3 stars
by Alexis M., 5th grade
The author made this book poetry. It was a great book. All the cats ate each other. But they didn't eat one. The old lady and man kept that cat.
It was amazing because it was like poetry.
3 stars
by Alexis M., 5th grade
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson
Newbery Honor
This is a story about how, through time, slavery was happening. How children would sew a path to freedom. They called the quilts "show way" quilts. It is amazing.
It was a great book about slavery.
4 stars
by Lauren H., 5th grade
This is a story about how, through time, slavery was happening. How children would sew a path to freedom. They called the quilts "show way" quilts. It is amazing.
It was a great book about slavery.
4 stars
by Lauren H., 5th grade
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgllesn
Newbery Honor
The book is about a little boy that goes over a mountain to get a big pot for his mother. When all of the sudden he falls asleep at his aunt;s after he finished eating a plate of cookies. When he wakes, he dashes out the door forgetting the pot. Later he returns and gets the pot but on the way he runs into some bears and he hides under the big pot until his dad comes.
I think it is a wonderful adventure story about a boy that runs into trouble and then makes it home safe and sound.
3 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
The book is about a little boy that goes over a mountain to get a big pot for his mother. When all of the sudden he falls asleep at his aunt;s after he finished eating a plate of cookies. When he wakes, he dashes out the door forgetting the pot. Later he returns and gets the pot but on the way he runs into some bears and he hides under the big pot until his dad comes.
I think it is a wonderful adventure story about a boy that runs into trouble and then makes it home safe and sound.
3 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
Annie and the Old One by Miska Miles
Newbery Honor
Annie was a young girl and she was learning how to weave. Her grandmother, the old one, said once the blanket was done she would die. Annie tries to stop her mother from weaving, but then she helps.
Annie was the little girl and her grandmother was called "the old one" so that is how the book got its title.
4 stars
by Lauren H., 5th grad
Annie was a young girl and she was learning how to weave. Her grandmother, the old one, said once the blanket was done she would die. Annie tries to stop her mother from weaving, but then she helps.
Annie was the little girl and her grandmother was called "the old one" so that is how the book got its title.
4 stars
by Lauren H., 5th grad
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal 1984
It was about a boy whose parents are divorced. He lives with his mom.
It was about a boy whose parents are divorced. He lives with his mom.
Doctor De Soto by William Steig
Newbery Honor
It's about a dentist who lets a fox in and the fox wants to eat the mouse but they outsmart the fox. So the fox ends up with his mouth glued shut.
It was really interesting with talking animals.
4 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
It's about a dentist who lets a fox in and the fox wants to eat the mouse but they outsmart the fox. So the fox ends up with his mouth glued shut.
It was really interesting with talking animals.
4 stars
by Rylee J., 5th grade
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal 1984
It was about a boy whose parents are divorced. He lives with his mom. His dad took his dog with him and he is a truck driver. The boy likes Mr. Henshaw's as an author.
This book is amazing because at the end of the book he sees his dad.
4 stars
by Alexis M., 5th grade
It was about a boy whose parents are divorced. He lives with his mom. His dad took his dog with him and he is a truck driver. The boy likes Mr. Henshaw's as an author.
This book is amazing because at the end of the book he sees his dad.
4 stars
by Alexis M., 5th grade
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
Leigh Botts starts writing letters to his favorite author. He writes what he feels and what happens to him. Mr. Henshaw is not very nice, though.
This book is titled "Dear Mr. Henshaw" because each letter Leigh writes begins with, Dear Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Lauren H., 5th grade
Leigh Botts starts writing letters to his favorite author. He writes what he feels and what happens to him. Mr. Henshaw is not very nice, though.
This book is titled "Dear Mr. Henshaw" because each letter Leigh writes begins with, Dear Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Lauren H., 5th grade
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
Millions of cats is about an elderly woman and man and the lady asked for a cat. So the man said he would get one. He came to a hill with millions of cats. All of them came with the man and he took them all home. The woman was surprised with how many cats there were. They went inside and came back out and the cats were gone. And they kept the one kitten hiding in the bushes.
I loved the book partly because I love cats but I think it was sweet because he went so far just to get a cat.
4 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
Millions of cats is about an elderly woman and man and the lady asked for a cat. So the man said he would get one. He came to a hill with millions of cats. All of them came with the man and he took them all home. The woman was surprised with how many cats there were. They went inside and came back out and the cats were gone. And they kept the one kitten hiding in the bushes.
I loved the book partly because I love cats but I think it was sweet because he went so far just to get a cat.
4 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
Millions of cats is about an elderly woman and man and the lady asked for a cat. So the man said he would get one. He came to a hill with millions of cats. All of them came with the man and he took them all home. The woman was surprised with how many cats there were. They went inside and came back out and the cats were gone. And they kept the one kitten hiding in the bushes.
I loved the book partly because I love cats but I think it was sweet because he went so far just to get a cat.
4 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
Millions of cats is about an elderly woman and man and the lady asked for a cat. So the man said he would get one. He came to a hill with millions of cats. All of them came with the man and he took them all home. The woman was surprised with how many cats there were. They went inside and came back out and the cats were gone. And they kept the one kitten hiding in the bushes.
I loved the book partly because I love cats but I think it was sweet because he went so far just to get a cat.
4 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
Doctor DeSoto by William Steig
Doctor DeSoto is a book about a dentist mouse. When he meets a fox that needs help. His business doesn't help animals that could eat him. But his wife (his assistant) lets him in. The fox tried to eat him and his wife. But in the end he glued the fox's mouth shut.
I think it was a wonderful book because it's moral was no mater how rude someone treats you, you should always treat them with respect.
3 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
I think it was a wonderful book because it's moral was no mater how rude someone treats you, you should always treat them with respect.
3 stars
by Sarah W., 5th grade
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
1935 Newbery Medal
At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother's childhood, the adventures of Caddie and her brothers are still exciting over 60 years later. With each chapter comes another ever-more exciting adventure: a midnight gallop on her horse across a frozen river to warn her American Indian friends of the white men's plan to attack; a prairie fire approaching the school house; and a letter from England that may change the family's life forever. This Newbery Medal-winning book bursts at the seams with Caddie's irrepressible spirit. In spite of her mother's misgivings, Caddie is a perfect role model for any girl--or boy, for that matter. She's big-hearted, she's brave, and she's mechanically inclined!
Comment's by:
Presten H. 5th grade
Wilson F., 5th grade
Josh J., 5th grade
Morgan L., 5th grade
Alejandra N., 5th grade
Eric B., 5th grade
Annie M., 5th grade
Hannah S., 5th grade
Anna C., 5th grade
At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother's childhood, the adventures of Caddie and her brothers are still exciting over 60 years later. With each chapter comes another ever-more exciting adventure: a midnight gallop on her horse across a frozen river to warn her American Indian friends of the white men's plan to attack; a prairie fire approaching the school house; and a letter from England that may change the family's life forever. This Newbery Medal-winning book bursts at the seams with Caddie's irrepressible spirit. In spite of her mother's misgivings, Caddie is a perfect role model for any girl--or boy, for that matter. She's big-hearted, she's brave, and she's mechanically inclined!
Comment's by:
Presten H. 5th grade
Wilson F., 5th grade
Josh J., 5th grade
Morgan L., 5th grade
Alejandra N., 5th grade
Eric B., 5th grade
Annie M., 5th grade
Hannah S., 5th grade
Anna C., 5th grade
Friday, March 4, 2011
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a 1971 children's book by Robert C. O'Brien. Illustrated by Zena Bernstein, it won the 1972 Newbery Medal. A film adaptation, The Secret of NIMH, was released in 1982.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
The novel relates the plight of a widowed field mouse, Mrs. Frisby, who seeks the aid of a group of former laboratory rats in rescuing her home from destruction by a farmer's plow, and of the history of the rats' escape from the laboratory and development of a literate and technological society.
Comments by:
Ethan D., 5th grade
Austin S., 5th grade
Drew B., 5th grade
Jared F., 5th grade
Ben S., 5th grade
Charles P., 5th grade
Cannon A., 5th grade
Jacob K., 5th grade
Emily W., 5th grade
Sarah W., 5th grade
Ethan T., 5th grade
Will R., 5th grade
Reece S., 5th grade
Natalie V., 5th grade
Morgan R., 5th grade
Nolan Y., 5th grade
Noah B., 5th grade
Gage L, 5th grade
Lane P., 5th grade
Brandon T., 5th grade
Kayden B., 5th grade
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
The novel relates the plight of a widowed field mouse, Mrs. Frisby, who seeks the aid of a group of former laboratory rats in rescuing her home from destruction by a farmer's plow, and of the history of the rats' escape from the laboratory and development of a literate and technological society.
Comments by:
Ethan D., 5th grade
Austin S., 5th grade
Drew B., 5th grade
Jared F., 5th grade
Ben S., 5th grade
Charles P., 5th grade
Cannon A., 5th grade
Jacob K., 5th grade
Emily W., 5th grade
Sarah W., 5th grade
Ethan T., 5th grade
Will R., 5th grade
Reece S., 5th grade
Natalie V., 5th grade
Morgan R., 5th grade
Nolan Y., 5th grade
Noah B., 5th grade
Gage L, 5th grade
Lane P., 5th grade
Brandon T., 5th grade
Kayden B., 5th grade
The Noonday Friends by Mary Stolz
Eleven-year-old Franny Davis and her best friend share school and family problems in this realistic, often humorous story set in New York's Greenwich Village.
1966 Newbery Honor Book
Comments by:
Lauren B., 5th grade
Kevin S., 5th grade
1966 Newbery Honor Book
Comments by:
Lauren B., 5th grade
Kevin S., 5th grade
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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.
Comments by:
Marcia O., 5th grade
Nathan E., 5th grade
David R., 5th grade
Olivia B., 5th grade
Felix G., 5th grade
Rylee R., 5th grade
Gabby R., 5th grade
Austin G., 5th grade
Madison G., 5th grade
Jordin R., 5th grade
Austin T., 5th grade
Nicholas M., 5th grade
Jonathan L., 5th grade
Lauren H., 5th grade
Rachel G., 5th grade
Nicholas T., 5th grade
Alaina M., 5th grade
Nathan B., 5th grade
Jessica J., 5th grade
Gavin C., 5th grade
Tallye W., 5th grade
Andrea C., 5th grade
Alexis M., 5th grade
Evrett W., 5th grade
Triston A., 5th grade
Connor C., 5th grade
Heather Q., 5th grade
Adam V., 5th grade
Connor N., 5th grade
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.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson
Nebery
"Show Way" is about slaves, being sold. It starts out in the very beginning of slavery. As it goes on into the story you learn that they made blankets with symbols on them as a map to the north. As it goes into the present it tells of all the girls' lives as slaves. In the end, it tells how the author is a black and doesn't have to work as a slave.
They made blankets with symbols on them to show slaves the way to the north. The blankets were called Show Ways.
3 stars
by Annie M., 5th grade
"Show Way" is about slaves, being sold. It starts out in the very beginning of slavery. As it goes on into the story you learn that they made blankets with symbols on them as a map to the north. As it goes into the present it tells of all the girls' lives as slaves. In the end, it tells how the author is a black and doesn't have to work as a slave.
They made blankets with symbols on them to show slaves the way to the north. The blankets were called Show Ways.
3 stars
by Annie M., 5th grade
Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Sarah tells the family she's plan and tall, so they can find her. This is how the title of the book was given.
4 stars
by Annie M., 5th
4 stars
by Annie M., 5th
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Newbery Honor
India Opal and her father moved to Florida. Opal's mom left her early and she has no friends. That is until she finds Winn-Dixie, Gloria Dump, and Mrs. Franny Black. Then she discovers that Winn-Dixie has a pathological fear of thunderstorms and he gets lost at a party and they look for him only to find him hiding under Gloria's bed.
It was a good book and I couldn't wait to pick it back up over the break.
4 stars
Ryan F., 5th grade
India Opal and her father moved to Florida. Opal's mom left her early and she has no friends. That is until she finds Winn-Dixie, Gloria Dump, and Mrs. Franny Black. Then she discovers that Winn-Dixie has a pathological fear of thunderstorms and he gets lost at a party and they look for him only to find him hiding under Gloria's bed.
It was a good book and I couldn't wait to pick it back up over the break.
4 stars
Ryan F., 5th grade
The Noonday Friends by Mary Stolz
Newbery Honor 1966
In this book a a girl named Franny is a poor girl. She stars off her day by taking care of her family. But still she had many problems being a young girl. Then she finishes the book on a good note.
I thought it was an okay book.
3 stars
by Bennett L., 5th grade
In this book a a girl named Franny is a poor girl. She stars off her day by taking care of her family. But still she had many problems being a young girl. Then she finishes the book on a good note.
I thought it was an okay book.
3 stars
by Bennett L., 5th grade
From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
Newbery Medal 1968
Comments by Dani S., 5th grade
Ryan F., 5th grade
Summer F., 5th grade
Justin A., 5th grade
Comments by Dani S., 5th grade
Ryan F., 5th grade
Summer F., 5th grade
Justin A., 5th grade
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery
There once lived two very old people. Soon they were lonely. So they got a lot of cats. But they [the cats] fought and they only had one cat.
It is named "Millions of Cats" because there is a lot of cats.
2 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
There once lived two very old people. Soon they were lonely. So they got a lot of cats. But they [the cats] fought and they only had one cat.
It is named "Millions of Cats" because there is a lot of cats.
2 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Newbery Honor
He went to a hill where there were millions of cats and brought them to the house. His wife said they could keep only one. The cats fought each other until only one was left and they took that one.
It is given this title because there was a lot of cats.
4 stars
by April V., 5th grade
He went to a hill where there were millions of cats and brought them to the house. His wife said they could keep only one. The cats fought each other until only one was left and they took that one.
It is given this title because there was a lot of cats.
4 stars
by April V., 5th grade
A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck
Newbery Medal
Mary-Kate was moving to her grandmother's house because her parents couldn't pay the rent. But when she gets to her new school, she meets a mean girl.
It is named this because it's different from Chicago where she use to live.
2 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Mary-Kate was moving to her grandmother's house because her parents couldn't pay the rent. But when she gets to her new school, she meets a mean girl.
It is named this because it's different from Chicago where she use to live.
2 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
Newbery Honor
Joey and his sister, Mary Alice, take their usual trip down to their grandma's in sleepy Illinois. They go each 7 times. But each trip gets funnier.
It is named this because they leave Chicago to go to their grandma's and it is a long way.
2 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Joey and his sister, Mary Alice, take their usual trip down to their grandma's in sleepy Illinois. They go each 7 times. But each trip gets funnier.
It is named this because they leave Chicago to go to their grandma's and it is a long way.
2 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgllesn
Newbery Honor
Jonathan was only 8 when he crossed over Hemlock Mountain because of his mother's small pot. So he had to go over the mountain to get his aunt's big pot but he was always worrying about bears. But when he almost gets attacked by 2 hungry bears he was soon in the arms of his dad.
It is named this because everybody thinks that there are no bears, but there really is.
4 stars
by Lauren B.
Jonathan was only 8 when he crossed over Hemlock Mountain because of his mother's small pot. So he had to go over the mountain to get his aunt's big pot but he was always worrying about bears. But when he almost gets attacked by 2 hungry bears he was soon in the arms of his dad.
It is named this because everybody thinks that there are no bears, but there really is.
4 stars
by Lauren B.
26 Fairmont Ave. by Tomie DePoala
Newbery Honor
A lot of things happen. The DePoala family moved into their new house. First there is a hurricane in 1938 which blows down trees. Then there is Tommie's first day of school and his hilarious reaction to the movie, Snow White.
It is named this because his family keeps moving and that's the street number of one of his houses that he lived in.
3 stars
By Lauren B., 5th grade
A lot of things happen. The DePoala family moved into their new house. First there is a hurricane in 1938 which blows down trees. Then there is Tommie's first day of school and his hilarious reaction to the movie, Snow White.
It is named this because his family keeps moving and that's the street number of one of his houses that he lived in.
3 stars
By Lauren B., 5th grade
Friday, January 7, 2011
Caddie Woodlawn
Newbery Medal
Caddie was a young girl. Her mother almost got skinned by an Indian which frightened her because Caddie had to cross the river over to the Indian side.
It is named "Caddie Woodlawn" because it is about Caddie. It is like a biography.
1 star
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Caddie was a young girl. Her mother almost got skinned by an Indian which frightened her because Caddie had to cross the river over to the Indian side.
It is named "Caddie Woodlawn" because it is about Caddie. It is like a biography.
1 star
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Missing May by Cynthia Ryliant
Summer was the main character who lived with her uncle. Her mom went missing on the night of a very bad flood. But Summer's mom but her in a bucket when the flood came and she floated away.
It is titled "Missing May" because Summer's mom was May and the quest was for Summer to find her.
4 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
It is titled "Missing May" because Summer's mom was May and the quest was for Summer to find her.
4 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle
Newbery Honor
In this story there is a girl named Mary Kate. One day she saw tiny little elf houses so it was an elf village. But her friend didn't believe her until she saw the elf village and there was such things as elves.
It is named this because they never would have believed in elves until Mary Kate discovered them.
3 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
In this story there is a girl named Mary Kate. One day she saw tiny little elf houses so it was an elf village. But her friend didn't believe her until she saw the elf village and there was such things as elves.
It is named this because they never would have believed in elves until Mary Kate discovered them.
3 stars
by Lauren B., 5th grade
Monday, January 3, 2011
Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle
Newbery Honor
It is about a girl named mary Kate and she wanted to tell a girl
It is about a girl named mary Kate and she wanted to tell a girl
Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff
Newbery Medal
Hollis Wood is a girl who has been about a thousand foster homes and ran away from every one. She was put with a lady who's name is Josie. Josie was an old, nice lady and Hollis also loved Josie. Eventually, Josie was too old and was forgetting things so Hollis went back to her old foster family.
It was given this title because every other chapter was about a "picture." This is a chapter about stuff from her past such as people, mountains, and all of her drawings. Hollis drew amazing pictures.
4 stars
by Heather Q., 5th grade
Hollis Wood is a girl who has been about a thousand foster homes and ran away from every one. She was put with a lady who's name is Josie. Josie was an old, nice lady and Hollis also loved Josie. Eventually, Josie was too old and was forgetting things so Hollis went back to her old foster family.
It was given this title because every other chapter was about a "picture." This is a chapter about stuff from her past such as people, mountains, and all of her drawings. Hollis drew amazing pictures.
4 stars
by Heather Q., 5th grade
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