Inside Out and Back Again - comments by Kaleigh M., 5th grade, 2012-13

book by Thannha Lai

Ha and her brothers did not get along very well.  Her mom stays very close to her at all times, and her dad fought in the army and sadly passed away.  They lived in Vietnam and then moved to America and everyone made fun of her because she looked different from others.  She had a tough time in school because she struggled with her teacher, Mrs. Washington.

4 stars

Inside Out and Back Again - comments by Dasha C., 5th grade, 2012-13

Book by Thannha Lai

The girl had to move from Vietnam because of war, leaving everything she loved behind.  In Louisianna she felt out of place at school because kids treated her like she was something gross.  Hardly anyone was nice to her but in the end she managed.

3 stars

Doctor DeSoto - by Carissa H., 3rd grade, 2012-13

Doctor DeSoto was a great dentist.  He helped many big animals with their teeth.  But he was so small!  Then a fox came and he was scared.  Bet the fox couldn't eat him!

3 stars

Kate A., 5th grade, 2012-13 (5 comments)

Hatchet

Ramona and her Father

The Courage of Sarah Noble

Al Capone Does my Shirts

Doctor DeSoto

by Kate A., 5th grade, 2012-13

Abigail G., 5th grade, 2012-13 (4 reviews)

Charlotte's Webb

Doctor DeSoto

Hatchet

Inside Out and Back Again

by Abigail G., 5th grade, 2012-13

Honk the Moose - Brooke M.

Two boys went hunting but they couldn't find one thing.  So they went home to their farm.

Brooke M., 4th grade, 2012-13

These Happy Golden Years - Calleigh C.

Laura is teaching school and some of the people are taller than her.  All of her parent's money was used so Mary could go to a college for blind people.  A young man named Almazo comes every Friday and takes her for a drive.

Calleigh C., 4th grade, 2012-13

Charlotte's Webb - Emily G.

When they were going to eat the pig but Charlotte made a web "some pig."  The farmer saw it and thought it was amazing.  He entered him in a fair with Charlotte.  when Charlotte is making sighs he wins 1st place at the fair.

Emily G., 5th grade, 2012-13

Holes - comments by Carissa H.

Kids who do bad things go to this place.  The grownups are very mean.  They make the children dig holes so they will find something secret.

Carissa H., 3rd grade, 2012-13

Hatchet - comments by Paige H.

In the story a boy survived a plane crash in the middle of nowhere.

Paige H., 4th grade, 2012-13

Sugaring Time -- by Ryan L.

It is winter and the ground is covered by snow.

Ryan L., 4th grade, 2012-13

A Wrinkle in Time - comments by Jordan S.

It is about a girl named Meg.  Her father disappeared one day and ever since she has been wanting to find him.

by Jordan S., 6th grade, 2012-13

A Wrinkle in Time - comments by Sarah S.

This is about a family and the father has gone missing.  Two of the children travel in space to find the father.  They learn new things and have troubles on the way.

4 stars

by Sarah S., 6th grade, 2012-13

Tale of Desperaux - comments by Tori S.

It is about a mouse named Desperaux, a rat, Princess Pea and Mig.  It is 5 small books condensed into one amazing Novel. 

4 stars

by Tori S., 6th grade, 2012-13

Pictures of Hollis Woods - comments by Claire T.

A girl named Hollis has been in foster homes.  She gets a home with a woman named Josie.  Hollis draws pictures a lot.  She paints a memory of her last family, the Reagans.  Hollis decides to take Josie and herself to the Reagans house during the winter while they're at their log cabin.  The two of them stay there past Christmas.  Then when Hollis goes out to call Josie's friend Beatrice she meets up with Steven and he takes her to the phone booth.  He calls up his mom for her.  Hollis takes the phone and asks, "Can I come home?"

by Claire T., 5th grade, 2012-13

Hoot -- comments by Kate A.

Hoot is about a boy named Roy who recently moved to Florida.  There Roy meets a mysterious boy who's in some trouble with the law.  Roy also meets a girl named Beatrice, and together all three kids work together to save several owls from a building company.  The bulldozers would bulldoze the owl's home otherwise.

Kate A., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Holes -- comments by Kate A.

Holes is about a boy named Stanley Yelnats and his adventure at Camp Green Lake, a camp where "bad" boys go to dig holes and "build character."  While he's at camp, Stanley's friend Zero runs away because he got in trouble and Stanley follows him.  In the end Stanley finds his rich ancestor's chest (that is full of diamonds and important documents) and suddenly his poor family turns rich.

by Kate A., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Honk the Moose -- comments by Lake J.

In the beginning of the book two kids wanted to hunt a moose but didn't.  Later they went to the horse's pen and there was a huge moose that was so skinny.  The two kids went inside and didn't know what to do, then they got courage and said, "You moose leave right now!"  Then it honked.  When their dad got home they told him what they did.  The dad told them to get the police officer.  They did.  He wanted to kill it, but the kids stopped him.  The mayor comes and the moose was happy and a lot stronger then it left.  The next winter Honk returned.

3 stars

by Lake J., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Hatchet -- comments by Meaghan M.

It is about a boy that goes and lives with his dad.  When he leaves his mother gives him a hatchet and says it will help you in the woods. 

A Wrinkle in Time - comments by Olivia L.

This book was about Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin going on a journey.  They get help from Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Whatsit.  They travel to many places on their journey.  They fight IT and find their father and then they bring him home to earth.

2012-2013, 6th grade

A Wrinkle in Time - comments by Olivia L.

This book was about Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin going on a journey to find Meg and Charles Wallace's father on Ramazotz.  They get help from Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Whatsit.  They travel to many places on their journey including Camazotz, Ureil and Txcrel.  They fight It and find their father and then they bring him home to earth.

3 stars

by Olivia L., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Annie and the Old One - comments by Carson G.

There is a girl named Annie who is nine years old.  She had a grandma which she didn't really know about her.  Annie would always weave her garden.

It is titled this because Annie is with her old grandma.

2 stars

by Carson G., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Sounder - comments by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Sounder
One day a boy is in town when they take his father away.  This is about the boy and his dog Sounder trying to find his dad and helping him escape.  In the end, the dad and Sounder die.

It is titled this because the dog's name was Sounder.

4 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Ramona and Her Father - comments by Kaleigh M., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Ramona and her sister Bezus got in fights a lot but usually made up.  Her and her dad were pretty close and they did a lot of stuff together.  For example, drawing the longest picture in the world.

It is titled this because it was about Ramona and her dad.

4 stars

by Kaleigh M., 5th grade, 2012-2013

2 comments by Nick R., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Breaking Stalin's Nose
Sasha Zailchick has always wanted to be like his dad, a devoted Communist.  But his father gets arrested.  Then everything goes wrong.  He breaks the nose off a bust of Stalin.  He is now an enemy of the people.

It is titled this because Sasha breaks the nose off a bust of Stalin.

4 stars

A Wrinkle in Time
Meg is always getting pushed around.  Her father has disappeared.  How far is she willing to go to get him back?  Will she make it back alive?

It is titled this because a dimension called the fifth dimension created a tesseract, or a wrinkle in time.

4 stars

by Nick R.,

Because of Winn Dixie - comments by Claire T.

A girl named Opal found this stray dog and named it Winn-Dixie after the supermarket she found him at.  She really got to know Winn-Dixie and his personalities.  Also, he was the reason her summer turned out to be a great summer.

4 stars

by Claire T., 5th grade, 2012-2013

6 comments -- by Carson G., 4th grade, 2012-2013

All Alone - This lady that is old is alone.  She finds a cow that is alone.  They both become partners.  They live together now and love each other so much.

The Cat who went to Heaven - A cat gets lost into the woods.  The cat got out and found humans.  The humans started harming the cat and killed it.  So it went to heaven.

Carver:  A Life in Poems - It shows about Carver's life.  It shows the date it was written.   The poems were written by Carver.

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain - This boy named Jonathan, wants to see a bear.  A lot of bears are on Hemlock Mountain.  Jonathan asked Uncle James to take him to the mountain.  They both go and Johnathan found a bear.

Show Way - All of the characters are in Africa.  They are all slaves.  The great-grandmother taught the slave children how to become free.

A Visit to William Blake's Inn - These people went to visit William Blake.  They saw a lot of jungle animals.  They were all scared.

Show Way -- comments by Gavin F.

This book is about a girl talking about her family from a long time ago.  She said her family was slaves and about all of their kids and husbands.  She said a bunch of family members that lined up to her.  Her family made quilts everywhere.

3 stars

by Gavin F., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Holes - comments by Ryan L.

A kid named Stanley has to go to a camp.  The people that run the camp want to find Kate Barlow's treasure.  One day, one of the kids at the camp ran away.  Nobody every tried to run away because there was no water for thousands of miles.  And it was one of Stanley's friends, so Stanley went to save him.

4 stars

by Ryan L., 4th grade, 2012-2013

The Defenders - comments by Lake J.

It's about how the Indians fought for their freedom and land.  They would die to try to keep their land.  They were warriors.  They wanted to keep the land of their fathers' safe.

4 stars

by Lake J., 5th grade, 2012-2013

By the Shores of Silverlake - comments by Calleigh C.

Laura has moved again.  She has to do lots of chores.  Laura learns how to ride her horse.  She goes camping and has a good time.

4 stars

by Calleigh C., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Dear Mr. Henshaw - comments by Edan K.

Ramona's father lost his job so he smoked a lot more than before.  Ramona is the girl who hates her father's smoking.  She doesn't let him smoke.  She thought her family wasn't a happy family.  After all, they were happy again.  Her dad got his job and Ramona and her sister did perform at church for Christmas.

4 stars

by Eden K., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Dear Mr. Henshaw -- comments by Eden K.

The boy named Leigh likes to send letters to Mr. Henshaw.  He is his favorite author.  There is lots of problems or fun stuff in Leigh's life.  Leigh sends letters to Mr. Henshaw about his life.

3 stars

by Eden K., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Penny from Heaven - comments by Claire T.

A girl named Penny goes on summer vacation.  Every Sunday she goes over to her dad's sie of the family's house.  She learns more about her dad's death every day and does a lot of crazy things.

4 stars

Claire T., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Annie and the Old One -- comments by Charley B., 4th grade, 2012-2013

This is about a little girl that lives with her grandma and dad and mom.   Her grandma wants her to weave but Annie doesn't want to yet.  When her grandma says that she will go to heaven soon, she gives Annie her weaving stick.  Then Annie starts to weave with her grandma.

It is titled this because those are the two main characters.

3 stars

comments by Charley B., 4th grade, 2012-2013

William Blake's Inn - comments by Piper K., 4th grade, 2012-2013

A baby wanted to hear a story about tigers and lions.  The baby sitter sent a story of poems.  He loved all of the books.

It is titled this because the author is the title.

3 stars

comments by Piper K., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Doctor DeSoto - comments by Piper K., 4th grade, 2012-2013

This book was very funny.  The fox did not trick the mouse.  He was a regular patient.

It was titled this because he was a dentist and his name was DoSoto.

4 stars

comments by Piper K., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Doctor DeSoto -- comments by Carson G., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Well, Doctor DeSoto helps animals teeth.  And one day a fox came.  Doctor DeSoto thought that the fox was going to eat him.

It is titled this because DeSoto was a doctor.

4 stars

comments by Carson G., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Dark Emperor - comments by Carson G., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Well, it shows poems of the night.  It talks about night.  And it talks about what could happen at night.

It is titled this because it talks about night.

3 stars

comments by Carson G., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Sarah, Plain and Tall -- comments by Calleigh C., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Sarah came to visit a family.  Two kids' dad wants to marry her.  Before Sarah came they wrote letters to each other.  One boy learns to swim while Sarah was there.  The 2 kids had a blast but does Sarah and the kids dad get married?

It is given this title because in a letter she said at the train station when you look for her that she is plain and tall.

3 stars

comments by Calleigh C., 4th grade, 2012-2013

On the Banks of Plum Creek -- comments by Calleigh C., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Young Laura is traveling again.  One time she took a break and they found a secret hut.  Once she meets "mean old Nellie Olson."  She has a lot to deal with.

I think it is given this title because Laura lives on the banks of Plum Creek.

4 stars

comments by Calleigh C., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Sarah, Plain and Tall -- comments by Ashlyn B., 6th grade, 2012-2013

It is about a family who lives on a farm.  They seemed like a big family but it wasn't.  Their family has a production every day because they go outside and plan vegetables and do that for the whole day.

I think it is given this title because her name is Sarah.

3 stars

comments by Ashlyn B., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Show Way - comments by Charley B., 4th grade, 2012-2013

This is about a girl named Sonnie.  She has to go away from her parents.  She has babies and a husband.  Then her babies get a husband and have babies and that goes on until the girl that is writing the book grows up.

It is titled this because I think Show Way means the first person showed the way to their daughters and it went on.  I think that's why.

4 stars

comments by Charlie B., 4th grade, 2012-2013

Doctor DeSoto -- comments by Allyson L., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Doctor DeSoto was a doctor who did every kind of animal.  Until one day a fox came (foxes were not allowed).  The doctor decided to help him anyway.  The fox's tooth was fixed (he got a gold tooth to replace the old one).  The wolf wanted to eat the doctor but he put paste on the fox and they lived happily ever after.

I think the title was given its name because there was a doctor and that was his name.

3 stars

comments by Allyson L.., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Lily's Crossing -- comments by Claire T., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Every summer this girl named Lily would go to Rockaway for vacation.  That summer her father had to go to fight in war.  Lily was sad, but she got happy when she made a friend named Albert.  They told each other secrets and lies.  They also tell each other about the family and have a sad and fun summer.

I think it was given this title because of the boats that crossed from country to country and Lily watching them as they go by.

3 stars

comments by Claire T., 5th grade, 2012-2013

Because of Winn-Dixie -- comments by by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Opal Buloni moves to Noami, Florida with her dad and doesn't have any friends.  That all changes one day in a grocery store when she meets Winn-Dixie, her future best friend.  Later on Opal meets a lot of new friends because of Winn-Dixie and they have loads of fun together.

It is titled this because of the things Opal does with the dog.

3 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Hatchet -- comments by by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Brian Robeson flies to Canada to visit his dad since his parents are divorced when the pilot has a heart attack and the plane crashes.  During the time Brian is alone he faces many different things including bears, tornadoes, moose, lakes and trying to survive.  In the end, he is rescued and gets to see his dad.

It is titled this because Brian has a hatchet with him the whole time and it helps him survive.

4 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg -- comments by by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

One day Homer eats a piece of bread intended for pigs, and his guardian Squint tries to hurt him so, Harold, Homer's older brother pushes him.  This is the start of Homer's troubles.  Squint goes and gets some guys and makes harold join the army although he is under age.  So Homer sets off to go get him.  On his journey he faces slave hunters, thieves, mystery, and so much more.  In the end Homer finds his brother and they are adopted by someone alot kinder than Squint.

It is titled this because Homer lies a lot.

2 stars - the writing was good, and he organized it well, but I wasn't pleased with the book.

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Holes -- comments by by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Od day a boy named Stanley Yelnats is sent to a "camp" (if you can really call it that, it was called Camp Green Lake).  It is there he digs holes 5 feet long and 5 feet in diameter and meets a kid named Zero, and together they unravel a secret and become rich.  (During).  Kate Barlow, a school teacher, falls in love with a negro man.  But some other man loves her.  And when she is caught kissing the negro man some one sees it and spreads the news.  Later the other man burns down the schoolhouse.  Kate then becomes Kissin Kate Barlow and kisses every man she kills.

I think it was given its title because they did lots of holes.

4 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Dear Mr. Henshaw -- by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

One day Leigh Botts starts writing Mr. Henshaw (his favorite author).  Then he writes a diary and letters.  (During Story).  Leigh's parents get divorced and he lives with his mom.  He moves to a new school and someone steals from his lunch so he solves the problem.  Then finally his dad comes to visit him with his dog.

It is named this because Leigh wrote letters to Mr. Henshaw.

3 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

A Wrinkle in Time - comments by by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Meg, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and Calfin O'Keefe with the help of three witches, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Witch set off on a journey in space and time to stop It, a mysterious and evil thing.  During their journeythey find Meg and C.W's father who went missing.  In the end they stop It and go back home with their Father and live happily ever after.

It is titled this because a tesseract is a wrinkle in time, basically teleporting.

4 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

My Side of the Mountain - comments by Carson C.

Sam Gribley runs away from home into the wilderness.  During this he gets a pet falcon named Frightful, makes new friends, and lives off the land for about a year.  In the end, his family comes and ruins it by building a house.  But it is a good ending.

It is named this because Sam calls it his side of the mountain.

3 stars

by Carson C., 6th grade, 2012-2013

Because of Winn-Dixie / comments by Tori S.

This book is about a girl with a father who is a preacher who just moved to Naomi, Florida.  Their mother ran away years ago and Opal is looking for a friend.  when she goes to the grocery store she finds a wild dog running around.  She fakes he's hers and the dog's name became Winn-Dixie.  Now because of him they find many friends, adventures, and also become very close companions.  You will love it!  I read it twice. 

Winn-Dixie does many things that give them more friends and that is why it was given its title.

4 stars - my favorite author!

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Island of the Blue Dolphin / comments by Mrs. Lacson's class

Directions: Click on "Comments" below and do the following: First... Write 3-5 COMPLETE sentences that summarize "Island of the Blue Dolphin."

Second... Write one complete sentence about why you think the book was given its title

Third... Rate the book (1 star=didn't like it; 2 stars=ok; 3 stars=good; 4 stars=great)

Finally... Type your FIRST NAME and the INITIAL of your LAST Name. ex. By Lori D. To submit, choose ANONYMOUS under User ID.

Millions of Cats / comments by Sarah S.

It's about this old couple and the wife is lonely. The old man says he will go get her a cat. But he ends up bringing all the cats home. The old lady just wants one though. So they want the prettiest. All the cats start fighting and there ends up only one cat left. It is titled this because there are all these cats and he takes them all home an it's a lot of cats. Sarah S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Annie and the Old One / comments by Ryan L.

The book is about a girl named Annie and her grandma. When Annie went to school she wanted to get in trouble so her parents would come. She wanted that to happen because she missed her parents. At the end of the book she wanted to learn how to weave but they ran out of the cotton they used to weave with. So she started to take apart a weaving piece her mom did and started to weave it back. I think it is given this title because there is a girl named Annie and there is an old person in the story. 3 stars Ryan L., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Abbey G.

This is about a boy who's parents are divorced, he lives with his mom. He wants to be with his dad on the road. He tries to read Mr. Henshaw's books so he decides to write a letter to Mr. Henshaw. It is titled this because he likes to write letters to Mr. Henshaw. He titles his letter Dear Mr. Henshaw. 3 stars by Abigail G., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Annie and the Old One / comments by Macey W.

Annie lives with her grandmother, father, and mother. She discovered that her mother and grandma loved to weave. One day the grandma gave the father, mother, and Annie a present. Annie chose the weaving stick. Then another day Annie decided to weave just like they did. It is titled this because Annie always called her grandma, "Old One". 3 stars by Macey W., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by David A.

It is about sewing passed down for generations. Half way through the story black people were seperated from whites. The last person in the story is Toshi Geogiana. It is titled this because it explains art. 4 stars by David A., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Carson G.

It's about a old woman and a old man who are lonely. They want to buy a cat. Until they buy thousands of cats. And get even more. It is titled this because in the pictures there were more cats with going on from number to number. 4 stars by Carson G., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Brooke M.

The woman wanted a cat so the man went to a village of cats. So the man picked 1 cat the 2, 3, and 4. Next thing he gets all the cats. The woman said that is way too much cats. She only wanted one. It is titled this because he came back with a lot of cats. 3 stars by Brooke M., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Turtle in Paradise / comments by Carrie S.

When Turtles mom gets a job as a house keeper for someone who does not like kids she is sent to live with relatives that she has never met. Turtle and her cousins find a fortune and are so happy. The man Turtle's mom falls in love with steals her money but they are all still okay. It is given this title because she has fun where she goes. 4 stars by Carrie S., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Because of Winn-Dixie - comments by Kaleigh M.

India Opal lost her mom when she was 3 years old. One day she went to the store and found a dog and took it home and named it Winn-Dixie after the store. She soon met lots of friends, for example, Mrs. Franie, Gloria, Amanda, and Otis. Her and Gloria planed a party and invited friends over and had a blast! I think the book Winn-Dixie got it's title because first of all the dogs name is that and also the store is. 4 stars Kaleigh M., 4th grade, 2011-2012

The Cow Tail Switch / comments by Ryan L.

This book is about stories that people tell about West Africa. In one of these stories a man got killed by a cheetah and his kids helped put his blood, breath, and hair back on his body. These stories may not be real but they are really good. It is titled this because the stories were told in Western Africa. 4 stars by Ryan L, 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Ryan L.

An old lady and an old man were very lonely. They wanted a cat. So the old man went out in search of a cat. He found a place were millions of cats lived. He wanted to pick the best one. He picked one and then another until he had thousands. It is titled this because it's about a lot of cats. 3 stars by Ryan L., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by David A.

Two vrey old people wanted a cat. The husband found millions of cats on a hill. All of them said they were the prettiest. The very old man found one that didn't talk. They chose it and kept it forever. It is titled this because it says the number of cats. David A., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Charlotte's Web / comments by David A.

Fern saves a pig from being killed by her father. Fern raises the pig and names him Wilbur. Their uncle buys the pig and keeps it forever. It is given this title because it says the spider's name and her special web. David A., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain / comments by Abbey G.

It is about a boy who's mom makes a dinner and she needs a very big pot. She is very worried. Jonathan doesn't come back, she gets more worried. His dad came and found him under the pot. The baers were all around the pot. It is given this title because through out the story they talk about the bears on the mountain. 2 stars by Abbey G., 3rd grade, 2011-2012.

Dr. Desoto comments by Tori SJG.

Dr. DeSoto is a little mouse who is a dentist. He doesn't allow any animals that are scary or harmful to mice. One day a fox came by with a terrible toothache. The fox pleaded and pleaded. Dr. DeSoto discussed this problem with his wife. They decided they would treat him. When Dr. Desoto climbed in to the mouth he found a rotten bicuspid that would have to come out. They put him in a deep sleep with laughing gas, and they pulled the tooth out. When the fox awoke Dr. DeSoto said he would have the foxes fake tooth ready in the morning. As he was walking home the fox decided to try to eat the mouse tomorrow. Mr and Mrs. DeSoto were worried, but they came up with a plan. The next day the fox came in and the tooth was put in. Then Dr. DeSoto put some liquid on his teeth so they would never hurt again. When the fox tried to open his mouth he couldn't because of the liquid so he couldn't eat Dr. DeSoto. The book was given this title most likely because the main characters name is Dr. DeSoto. 4 Stars Tori SJG, 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats comments by Eden K.

Long time ago there was old man and old women, they were lonely. So the old man went to mountain to go get one cat. When he was looking for the pretty cat he thought the million cats was pretty so he brought all the cats. But old women says let just get one pretty cats. So the old women went outside. All the cats disappeared. Only one cat was left. She say say that she wasn't pretty. So she didn't say anything so they pet her after all she grow up really pretty. This book was given this title because the old man brought millions of cats. 4 stars Eden K, 4th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats comments by Piper K.

There was a old man and women and all they wanted a cat. So the old man went to the hills and he found millions of cats. But he remembered that she said one cat but he did not care so he took all of them. An now they are a happy family. This book was given this title because he found a hill that had millions of cats. 4 stars Piper K, 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / Comments by Nick A.

The very old man and woman they were very lonely. And then he went outside. And saw a lot of cats so he was trying to decide which one he wanted. And he picked one and then the lady picked one and then they went back in the house. The end! The book was given this title because there's a lot of cats. 3 stars by Nick A. 3rd grade 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / Comments by Brooke M.

The woman wanted a cat so the man went to a village of cats. So, the man picked 1 cat the 2,3,4. Next thing he gets all the cat. The woman said that is way to much cats. She only wanted one. The book was given this title because he cam back with a lot of cats. 3 stars by Brooke M. 3rd grade 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Macey W.

A boy named Leigh who's parents got divorced and he lives with his mom. His dad is a trucker and never spends time with Leigh. Leigh wishes his dad could be there with him sometimes. At the end, Leigh's dad surprises them. And Leigh writes to his favorite author. 3 stars by Macey W., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Addison S.

It is about a mouse and his wife and they are both dentists. But because they are mice they have to be careful on who their patients are. But they get a wolf as a patient. And the wolf wants to eat Dr. DeSoto. 4 stars by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Olive's Ocean / comments by Addison S.

It is about a girl that dies and has some hopes. But when she died she never got to have those hopes come true. But a girl she knows finds her diary page and reads it ad one of the hopes its to be this girl's best friend. 4 stars by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night / comments by Addison S.

This is about different animals that have promises or are invisible. But they describe what their life is like and now they go through it. But when they told their story they put it into a poem. They did a very good job explaining about what they go through. 3 stars by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Tale of Despereaux / comments by Paige C.

A mouse falls in love with a princess, but gets sent to the dungeon because he talked to her. He gets out of the dungeon to save the princess because a rat and a servant girl named Miggery Sew are plotting to lock her in the dungeon forever. In the end, the mouse named Despereaux saves the princess and the rat and servant girl have a change of heart. 4 stars by Paige C., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Princess Academy / comments by Tori S.

It is about a 14-year old girl named Miri who wants to work in the quarry (a place where linder stone is produced) and learn quarry-speech (mountain people sing silently to someone or many others telling about memories, or warning) on Mount Eskel. When she has to go and learn to be a princess with her friends and possibly be a bride of a prince tensions start to rise. They are taken away from their family to learn poise, diplomacy, etc... and possibly marry someone they don't know! But, Miri made things easier (like the harsh punishments of their teacher Tutor Olana) and became academy princess (because she had the highest grades). The ball they had been working toward came, and the prince was stiff at first, but then turned out to be very nice. After the ball, bandits held the girls (20) hostage. After trying and failing to escape, Miri used quarry-speech to get help. This worked and after a while they finally got every girl to safety. A few days later Britta, Miri's friend, became the princess while Miri gets to be with Pedar her best friend (that is a boy). It's not your typical fairy tale!

It is titled this because the girls go to an academy to learn the principles of a princess.

4 stars Amazing!

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

A Visit to William Blake's Inn / comments by Tori S.

This book is about a boy, William Blake, and his animal guests. Two angels are washing feather-beds, and two dragons are making bread. Then they describe Williams' odd "Celestial Limousine" and talk about the boy's room and his bed (a friendly bear). It also talks about the sun and moon waking guests, the marmalade man arriving, and the king of cats at breakfast. The wise cow slept on a cloud, two sunflowers decide to move into a better room. The cow tries to make way, room and believe, while Blake gives a walk on the Milky Way. Not last or least William calls for the fire, the Marmalade man has everyone dance, and the King of Cats sends a postcard to his special someone. Closer to the end, tiger asks for a bedtime story, and Williams tells him the Tale of the Tailor. I have guided you on a journey of the book, short and sweet. Please read this.

It is titled this because William runs an inn and it tells about the adventures the guests have.

3 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Summer of the Swans / comments by Tori S.

It is about a girl named Sara and a boy named Charlie who are brother and sister. Charlie can't speak and nobody knows why. They decide to go see the swans. Charlie threw bread they had brought, to the swans and never wanted to leave. When they left he was sad and unhappy, but Sara had to drag him home so she could dye her Donald Duck orange shoes blue. When no one would fix his button on his pj's (Charlie is a light sleeper) he "ran away" to see the swans. He got lost looking for the swans at night, in the forest. The next day Sara and many others went looking for him. Sara found him and he wouldn't let go of her.

It was given this title probably because Charlie went looking for the swans by the lake in the summer.

3 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Claire T.

A boy named Leigh writes on pieces of paper to an imaginary man named Mr. Henshaw. He writes about how each day was and his life. Leigh has a lot of adventures. He has his ups and downs also.

It was given this name because a boy named Leigh writes to an imaginary person who is Mr. Henshaw.

4 stars

by Claire T., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Claire T.

Doctor DeSoto is a dentist that helps animals with their teeth. He will not help animals that can hurt him. One day a fox comes and begs for Doctor DeSoto to help him. Doctor DeSoto finally says yes and helps the fox.

It was given this title because it is about a doctor who is a dentist. Who is also a mouse.

2 stars

by Claire T., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by Claire T.

It is about a big family that had each family member sew something on a quilt. It is a true story about the author. She is a black lady that wrote about her ancestry.

It was given this title because all the people in the family made a quilt and it meant something.

2 stars

by Claire T., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night / comments by Tori S.

This book goes from evening to dawn, exploring different creatures from racoons to mushrooms, Each creature has its own poem, picture, and a short factual note. First they talk about a raccoon welcoming you into the night. Then a snail at moonrise comes to guide you - a long comes the Primrose Moth then the Dark Emperor (an owl) who silently watches the sky. The trees tell you their story, and the night spider gives you some advice. The porcupette comes next to tell you about itself. The crickets speak, and chirp while the mushrooms come to tell their story. Elf's drift in water and walk on land, while the bats sleep because it's dawn. The moon descends and that's the end (read the facts beside each picture to help you understand each creature better).

The Dark Emperor is an owl which can watch the forest through the night and each creature has its own poem in the night and that is why it is titled such.

3 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Bronze Bow / comments by Carrie S.

This is based in the time of Christ. Daniel (the main character) is full of hatred and vows victory for God. Then he meets Jesus and his life is changed. Then his sister dies because of him and Jesus brings her back to life.

It is titled this because Daniel and his friends read some scriptures and hear it.

4 stars

by Carrie S., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Joyful Noise / comments by Tori S.

This is a poem book that goes through the feelings and lives of insects. The insects are interesting to read about, like the grasshoppers that start the story/poem book. The water striders, mayflies, and bookworms come next telling about their students (ws), shortish lives (mf), and love life (bw). The fireflies tell you about their glowing lights in the night, my favorite. The moth sings to a proch light, and water bugs/boatmen "stroke!" to shore. Next a wasp digs a tunnel for its children to be safe, and some cicadas "talk" about their day. A work and queen bee tell their very different stories. Whirligig beetles twirl, and whirl, and sadly a requiem (mass given for a dead person) is given (though it is very peaceful and thoughtful). House crickets are "camping" out under a stove, and a caterpillar writes a diary.

This is a poem book and is meant to be read by two people and almost all of the insects make a noise so it is called "Joyful Noise."

2.5 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Hope was Here / comments by Tori S.

This book is about a 16 year old girl named Hope, who moves to Wisconsin with her mom's sister, Addie. (Her real mom gave her to Addie because of a weird reason.) G.T., the manager of a restaurant they work at, has cancer and still decides to run for mayor. Long story short, the current re-running mayor is telling lies to get re-elected. G.T. and Addie fall in love as do Braverman (the grill person) and Hope. Many surprises happen to characters as the story goes along. (Fair warning; G.T. dies.) Even though the ending is sad, it's one superb book.

4 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Paige C.

A boy named Leigh suffers through his parent's divorce where he doesn't see his dad because he is a trucker. His favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, is the one he asked for advice on writing a story. Even though Mr. Henshaw gives him bad advice, Leigh writes a story for a contest at school, and ends up going to lunch with an author.

4 stars

by Paige C., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Hatchet / comments by Aaron C.

Brian has divorced parents so he was about to fly to his father when his mom gave him a hatchet. He was flying north and the pilot had a heart attack. Brian did not know what to do or which direction to fly in so he flew until he ran out of gas. He crashed in a lake. He was hurt but not bad. He built a shelter and experienced a tornado and he found a survival pack in the plane.

4 stars

by Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Aaron C.

It is about a boy named Leigh Botts who has divorced parents. He begins writing to a famous author named Mr. Henshaw in second grade. He writes to him more and more. One letter is on a book report in 6th grade. Mr. Henshaw gets very mad because of the very long list of questions so Mr. Henshaw likes his real name is messing a round.

3 stars

by Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Abbey G.

This is a book about an old couple, and the old woman wants a cat. Her husband goes out and finds a trillion cats. He took them all home. The woman only wanted one cat. He asked who was the prettiest and the cats got in a fight and they ate each other. Only one cat survived because he didn't answer the question. They kept this cat.

3 stars

by Abbey G., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by Abbey G.

It is about the author's life story. It begins in the time of slavery and then as each generation grows up and slavery starts to vanish. Each person helps make a "show way" - a quilt with a secret meaning. The quilt tells about leaving to live a better life.

It is given this title because the quilt they make is called a show way.

3 stars

by Abbey G., 4th grade, 2011-2012

26 Fairmount Avenue / comments by Addison S.

This book is about a family that lives in an apartment. They are in the process of building a house but suddenly a hurricane comes. But they figure out that the house is ok. It just goes through the lives of being the new kids on the block.

It is titled this because it is a simple but enjoyable book. It is about a sweet loving family.

4 stars

by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Bennett F.

Doctor DeSoto is a mouse in the dentistry business. When he is faced with a dangerous challenge, he must be careful. Will he survive or will he be a main course?

It is titled this because Doctor DeSoto is a doctor for teeth or dentistry. I enjoyed it because I want to be a dentist.

3 stars

by Bennett F., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto comments by Gavin F.

It is about a mouse dentist that treats all kinds of animals. His assistant is his wife. He is treating a fox with a tooth ache that wants to eat him after their work is done. Dr. DeSoto and his wife make a special formula that won't let you open your mouth for a day.

It is titled this because Dr. DeSoto is the main character.

3 stars

by Gavin F., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Paige C.

Doctor DeSoto is a dentist mouse. He and his wife get an "innocent" fox as a patient. They normally would say "no" but this fox seems nice, so they let him. They find out the fox wants to eat the dentist and his wife so they make a plan to stop him.

It is titled this because Doctor DeSoto is the main character.

2 stars

by Paige C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Paige C.

Doctor DeSoto is a dentist mouse. He and his wife get an "innocent" fox as a patient. They normally would say "no" but this fox seems nice, so they let him. They find out the fox wants to eat the dentist and his wife so they make a plan to stop him.

It is titled this because Doctor DeSoto is the main character.

2 stars

by Paige C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Joey Pigza Loses Control / comments by Nick R.

In this book, Joey Pigza meets his father. He joins his father's baseball team for awhile. He finally can't stand his dad and runs from the final game and calls his mom to come get him.

It is given this title because in the book Joey loses control.

4 stars

by Nick R., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Claire T.

A little old woman and man were living in a pretty home, but they were lonely. so they decided to get a cat. The little old man went up a hill, and walked miles and miles. The he finally saw millions of cats. He thought all of them were pretty so he took them all home. He could not take care of all of them so the cats started fighting. When all the cats were gone there was one that didn't leave. So the little old woman and man took care of that cat.

I think it was given this title because it was about millions of cats.

3 stars

by Claire T., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Al Capone Does My Shirts / comments by Nick R.

This is a book about a boy who's dad is a guard on Alcatraz. He gets involved in a plan to get Al Capone to wash people's shirts. He has to vouch for the warden's daughter. I don't want to spoil anything.

It is given this title because a boy gives his dirty shirts to the warden's daughter who then gets Al Capone to wash them.

4 stars

by Nick R., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Sarah Plain and Tall / comments by Nick R.

This book is about a girl's family who's dad is trying to get married again. He finds a girl named Sarah. Everyone in the family likes Sarah.

It is given this title because this is how the main character describes Sarah.

3 stars

by Nick R., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Sarah Plain and Tall / comments by Nick R.

This book is about a girl's family who's dad is trying to get married again. He finds a girl named Sarah. Everyone in the family likes Sarah.

It is given this title because this is how the main character describes Sarah.

3 stars

by Nick R., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Nick R.

This book is about a kid who writes letters to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw. His parents are divorced. The dad tries to ask his son's mom, his ex-wife to marry him again.

It is titled this because the boy writes to Mr. Henshaw

2 stars

by Nick R., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Holes / comments by Nick R.

It is about a boy who because of his family's curse gets sent to juvinille correction facilty. He has to dig holes for 18 months. He runs away to get a friend who had already run away. They get released early because Stanley was proven innocent.

It is given this title because they have to dig holes.

4 stars

by Nick R., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Kaleigh M.

This book was about a woman who wanted a cat. She asked her husband and he went out to look. He came to this land that had millions of cats. He tried to pick just one. He ended up coming home with millions of cats. They all ate each other except one. He was their cat at last.

I think it was given this title because there was millions of cats where that man went to get just one.

3 stars

by Kaleigh M., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Kaleigh M.

It was about a little boy named Leigh that's parents were divorced. He wrote to a famous author, Mr. Henshaw, about his problems. One of his problems was that somebody was stealing all the good stuff out of his lunch.

It was given this title because Leigh wrote to Mr. Henshaw about his problems and questions.

3 stars

by Kaleigh M., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Sugaring Time / comments by Bennett F.

This book is about a family that makes maple syrup. There are many steps to making it. In the end, if you get all the steps just right, you have delicious maple syrup.

I enjoyed it because I've been wondering for a long time how to make maple syrup.

4 stars

by Bennett F., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Sounder / comments by Bennett F.

Sounder is about a boy and his family who live in the country. but they start to have trouble when his dad is is arrested and his dog is nearly killed. Can they last without him or will they not survive?

I enjoyed it because it's full of real life situations. Some of them happened to me once.

4 stars

by Bennett F., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain / Aaron C. comments

A boy named Jonathan loves the animals and he is about to have a lot of aunts and uncles over. so they need a big pot to cook the soup in. so his mom sends him over Hemlock mountain to get a pot. As he goes he says, "There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain. None a tall!" So he gets the pot but he east and falls asleep. He wakes up and runs out the door. Then he hears bears and he hides and his parents find him.

It is given this title because it is about finding bears on the mountain.

4 stars

by Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Aaron C.

A dentist named Dr. DeSoto was a rather small mouse. He had a very strict policy on treating cats and other dangerous animals. But one day a fox came and they let him in. After Doctor DeSoto was fine she and he knew the fox would eat them so he put glue on his teeth and they were glued shut.

It is titled this because the main characters are named Doctor DeSoto.

4 stars

Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Ashlyn B.

This is a really good book. It was about a husband and wife who wanted one cat so the husband got a cat but ends up with millions. The cats started to fight, after awhile the one scared kitten in the tall grass was left so that was their cat.

It is given this title because there were millions of cats.

by Ashlyn B., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Ashlyn B.

This is about a doctor and his wife who are dentists. One day a wolf comes in with an aching tooth so they decided they would do it. After they worked on his tooth the wolf thought he should eat them. Doctor DeSoto and his wife heard him so they glued his mouth shut, and the wolf never came again.

It is given this title because that is the doctor's name.

3 stars

By Ashlyn B., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Annie and the Old One / comments by Addison S.

This book is about a little girl and she is being taught how to weave. As she is being taught to weave and she is told that after she learns to weave her grandmother is going to die and she is very sad.

It is given this title because it has an old time feeling and 1 Texan feeling and it takes me back in time.

4 stars

by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by Sarah S.

A girl and her great grandma were slaves and the whole generation knew how to sew. And they sewed stars, moons, and roads on their quilts. The slaves would follow the symbols and they would become free. The whole family would tell stories to encourage young kids that they would be free someday.

It is given this title because slaves show the way by making secret signs on quilts that would lead them to freedom.

4 stars

by Sarah S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Turtle in Paradise / comments by Claire T.

Turtle went to Key West while her mom was working for a man as a house keeper. Turtle stayed with her aunt and her cousins. She had lots of adventures with her cousins and the people she meets throughout the book. Turtle has a cat named Smokey that she brings with her, but when her aunt tells her to get rid of her she gave Smokey to her grandma, Nanna Philly. Her mom comes back to get her after her mom got married to this guy named Archie.

I think it was named this because she spends time on an insland in Key West, Florida.

4 stars

by Claire T., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Gavin F.

There is a family that has a pretty house and everything. The only problem is they are lonely so they want a kitten. The old man walks for a long time but finally he finds millions of cats. The old man fins one pretty one that he takes but he fins a bunch of pretty ones and takes them all. The old woman tells the man only one cat can stay and the cats get into a fight.

It is given this title because he brings home millions of cats.

3 stars

by Gavin F., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by Bennett F.

A girl named Soonie loves to sew but she's a slave. So she sews directions to freedom. These quilt instructions are passed down through her family until segregation is over.

I enjoyed it because it talks about a quilt that's been in a family for years and yet helped slaves escape.

3 stars

by Bennett F., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Lilyan H.

A man is lonely so he goes in search of something or someone to live with...to love. He walks around the country and fins tons of cats. He finally finds a cat. The man then takes the cat home.

It is given this title because there is a hill full of cats.

2 stars

by Lilyan H., 5th grade, 2011-2012

From the Mixed-up Files / comments by Lilyan H.

Claudia and Jamie Kincaid run away. They hid in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and sleep on a big bed. They discover Angel and solve the mystery of who made it. But they need to have proof so they go to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. They then find out Michelangelo did make Angel and they go home.

I think it got it's name because Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has a bunch of files.

by Lilyan H., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Number the Stars / comments by Lilyan H.

This book is about a Christian family who helps a Jewish family when the nazi's invade. They live in Germany. Anna Marie (Christian) and Ellen (Jewish) are best friends so when the Nazis come Ellen pretends to be Anna Marie's sister while her parents hide. Anna Maire goes on a mission to save her best friend. The Jews are being killed. At the end the war stops and everyone celebrates.

It is given this title because it took a long time for war to end, and Jewish peopl's stars look like this (picture of star) which was on the cover of the book.

4 stars

by Lilyan H., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Ella L.

The book is about a mouse dentist who doesn't like one of his patients so he decides to play a trick and glued the mouth shut to where he couldn't open his mouth.

3 stars

by Ella L., 3rd grade, 2011-2012.

Sarah Plain and Tall / comments by Tori S.

It is about a girl named Anna, a boy named Caleb, and their Papa who all live in the prairie. Papa sends an advertisement to the newspaper about needing a new wife (theirs died when Caleb was born). A woman named Sarah answers his ad, and tells them a little bit about herself. Anna, Caleb, Papa, and Sarah write back and forth to each other. Soon she decides to come and live with them. She brings her cat, Seal (she lived by the sea) and has fun with everyone. Soon she decides to stay...forever.

4 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Family Under the Bridge / comments by Tori S.

This book is about a hobo named Armand who lives on the streets of Paris. While he was away from his "home" three children with their mother occupied his so called home. when Armand came back he was very upset, but he decided to let them stay. When the mother came home she was very upset but let him stay with the children while she was away. They went on many adventures, some with Armand's gypsy friends. Soon enough Armand found work that came with a home so they could stay together, forever.

4 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Courage of Sarah Noble / comments by Tori S.

It is about a girl named Sarah, her father, and a horse named Thomas who were traveling to Connecticut by foot to build a house. The first night they slept out in the wilderness and stayed in a cave the rest of the nights. One day while her father was gone, Indians came up to her while she was reading. They listened, and Sarah soon became friends with the Indians, even Tall John. The Indians helped with finishing their house. When it was time for her father to go and get the rest of their family, she stayed with the Indians. At first it was hard for her, but then it was fun. They all returned safely and had a nice quiet evening.

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Charlotte's Webb / comments Gavin F.

It's about a pig that is going to die. A girl named Fern tells her dad that he can't kill the pig. After a little while she sells the pig to her grandfather who plans on eating it. Wilbur (the pig) then finds a mysterious friend in his barn cellar. The friend is a spider named Charlotte. Charlotte saves Wilbur's life by writing on her web. Wilbur wins the 1st prize at the fair.

4 stars

by Gavin F., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by Addison S.

It is about a little girl and her life. She is a slave and is separated from her family as a little girl. And her adventures through life as being a slave.

4 stars

by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Addison S.

This book is about an old man and old woman. The old woman wanted a cat so the old man went to go find a cat but instead he found millions of cats. But after a lot of fighting they found one perfect cat that they loved forever.

4 stars

by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Charlotte's Webb / comments by Addison S.

Charlotte's Webb is about a girl and her family that live on a farm and have pigs. So the girl decides to raise the pig for her own. As the pig gets older it meets a friend and it's a spider. The spider gets older and dies later on.

4 stars

by Addison S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Kaleigh M.

Doctor DeSoto was a mouse and he was a dentist. His patients were a lot bigger than him. One was a fox that had a toothache. The fox was thinking about eating him, but instead Doctor DeSoto glued his mouth together.

4 stars

by Kaleigh M., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Brooke M.

The mouse is the dentist. One day a fox came in. But they were scared that the fox was going to eat them. But they still helped him. They out smarted the fox by gluing the fox's mouth shut.

3 stars

by Brooke M., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Carver: A Life in Poems / comments by Brooke M.

The books is made up of poems about George Washington Carver. It is written by different people. Most of the poems talk about his new ideas for farming. The rest talk about his life in slavery.

3 stars

by Brooke M., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Carver: A Life in Poems / comments by Brooke M.

The books is made up of poems about George Washington Carver. It is written by different people. Most of the poems talk about his new ideas for farming. The rest talk about his life in slavery.

3 stars

by Brooke M., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Calleigh C.

The mouse is a dentist. His wife is his assistant. He had a sign on the yard that said, "No animals that eat us are allowed." They saw a fox but the fox didn't look like he was a hurting fox so they let him in. At the end the fox tried the formula (which was paint) and he could not open his mouth.

3 stars

by Calleigh C., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Dear Mr. Henshaw / comments by Calleigh C.

Leigh Bott's dad and mom divorced. Leigh's favorite author is Mr. Henshaw and he begins to write him letters. He tries to win a yearbook story and he won third place. He also is surprised because it took a load of broccolli for him to see his dad.

4 stars

by Calleigh C., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Macey W.

There was a couple and the wife very much wanted a cat so the husband went out to go look for one. Then after looking for hours he found a land of cats. He had them follow him home. The wife couldn't pick which one they wanted. All the cats were mean. The cats left then they looked outside and they found a good cat and kept it.

3 stars

by Macey W., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Aaron C.

An old man and woman who are lonely begin the story. The old man goes to get a cat. He walks up many hills. He finds millions of cats. He chooses the perfect one and takes it home.

It is given this title because an old man goes over many hills and finds millions of cats.

3 stars

by Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

A Visit to Williams Blake's Inn / comments by Aaron C.

This is a fictional book of poetry. It starts where a boy visits there. They all are waiting on someone named William Blake. It is written from a boy's point of view and humans sleep on bears.

It is given this title because a boy goes and visits William Blake's Inn.

2 stars

by Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

100 Dresses / comments by Kendall B.

At the beginning Maddie and Peggy were mean to Wanda. Wanda said she had 100 dresses. She drew pictures of her dresses but they were pictures, not real dresses.

It is given this title because Wanda said she had 100 dresses.

4 stars

by Kendall B., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Hundred Dresses / comments by Charley B.

This book is about a girl that says she has a hundred dresses. Two girls were teasing her because they didn't believe her. They were just as poor as her. Then on day Wanda got tired of hearing that so she moved away. The two girls were trying to find her because they felt bad but she was already gone.

I think it was given its title because that is what it is about.

4 stars

by Charlie B., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Show Way / comments by Aaron C.

This book is about a girl and generations and generations after her. They survived slavery and it all started with a thread and two needles. It ends with a great great grandson named Soonie.

I thought this was a good book except it was not very exciting.

2 stars

by Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Whipping Boy / comments by Luke J.

The story about a mischief prince that doesn't get punished, the whipping boy does. The prince is bored at the castle so he asks the whipping boy to come. These crooks kidnam them on their way to freedom. This young lady and her dancing bear meet the boys when they ran away from the crooks. She is a nice lady. At the end the prince and the boy go back to the castle and live happily.

I think it got the title because it is based on a whipping boy and the prince. See the prince can't be whipped but the whipping boy gets the punishment.

4 stars

by Lake J., 4th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Kendall B.

They were scared to treat the wolf. Also if the animals were big he would go on a rope. They out foxed him and glued his mouth shut.

It is given the title because he was a dentist and it sounds like a dentist name.

4 stars

by Kendall B., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / Comments by Lindsey S.

It is about a mouse fixing foxes teeth. Doctor DeSoto sign says No Big Animals. Doctor DeSoto takes the fox and fixed his teeth anyway and then plays a trick on him.

It is given this title because a doctor that fixes animal's teeth and he is the main character.

4 stars

by Lindsey S., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Nick A.

This book is about a little mouse and his wife. And then a fox walks in. And Dr. DeSoto doesn't trust the fox. So Dr. DeSoto puts this stuff on his mouth. Then the fox tries to open his mouth but he can't. Then Dr. DeSoto says "goodbye, see you in 2 days."

It was given its title because there is a dentist that is named DeSoto.

3 stars

by Nick A., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Ryan L.

The story was about a mouse named Dr. Desoto. He was a dentist. He operated on animals that were bigger than him: One day a fox came in with a toothache. But Dr. DeSoto didn't want to do him because the fox would eat him. But he did him anyway! When he was putting in the fox's new teeth the fox was thinking about eating him. But Dr. DeSoto out-smarted the fox and glued his mouth shut.

I think it was given this title because the mouse was a dentist and this was his name.

4 stars

by Ryan L., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by David A.

The story is about a mouse named Dr. DeSoto. A fox needs to go to the dentist but Dr. DeSoto thinks the fox wants to eat them but his wife said, "let him in." They fixed his teeth then they put fake medicine (it's actually glue) and the fox's teeth got stuck together.

It is given this title because the mouse's name is Dr. DeSoto and he's the main character.

4 stars

by David A., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / comments by Ali C.

He works as a dentist. There is a fox that comes to his house and he fixes his tooth. He glues the foxes lips together so they don't have time to eat him.

It is titled "Doctor DeSoto" because he is a doctor and he works for a dentist. And the DeSoto part is because that is his name.

3 stars

by Ali C., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Noonday Friends / Comments by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade class

NOONDAY FRIENDS by Mary Stolz

Directions: Click on "Comments" below and do the following: First... Write 3-5 COMPLETE sentences that summarize "Noonday Friends."

Second... Write one complete sentence about why you think the book is titled "Noonday Friends."

Third... Rate the book (1 star=didn't like it; 2 stars=ok; 3 stars=good; 4 stars=great)

Finally... Type your FIRST NAME and the INITIAL of your LAST Name. ex. By Lori D. To submit, choose ANONYMOUS under User ID.

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler / comments by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade class

FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER by E. L. Konigsburg

Directions: Click on "Comments" below and do the following: First... Write 3-5 COMPLETE sentences that summarize "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler."

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Caddie Woodlawn / comments by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade class

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Brink

Directions: Click on "Comments" below and do the following: First... Write 3-5 COMPLETE sentences that summarize "Caddie Woodlawn."

Second... Write one complete sentence about why you think the book is titled "Caddie Woodlawn."

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH / comments by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien

Directions: Click on "Comments" below and do the following: First... Write 3-5 COMPLETE sentences that summarize "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH."

Second... Write one complete sentence about why you think the book is titled "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH."

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Millions of Cats / comments by Olivia L.

Millions of Cats is about an old lady and an old man. They are lonely so the man goes to find a cat. AFter he walked a long way he found billions of cats and liked them all so he took them all. When he got back he knew he couldn't have them all so he told them to pick which one they would keep. Then all of them fight until they were gond till the old lady found one in a ditch and kept it.

It was easy to read and made sense to me.

3 stars

by Olivia L., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / comments by Olivia L.

Millions of Cats is about an old lady and an old man. They are lonely so the man goes to find a cat. AFter he walked a long way he found billions of cats and liked them all so he took them all. When he got back he knew he couldn't have them all so he told them to pick which one they would keep. Then all of them fight until they were gond till the old lady found one in a ditch and kept it.

It was easy to read and made sense to me.

3 stars

by Olivia L., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Penny from Heaven / comments by Kaleigh M.

Penny's dad died when she was very little. Her family's two sides did not get along. She got her arm stuck in something in the bush and her arm stopped working. She doesn't glue up and she has faith in God that He will heal her, and He did. She loved the Badgers and so did the milkman. Her mom was dating the milkman and they got married.

God had Penny go through lots of trials but she never gave up and kept trusting God which is why it is titled "Penny from Heaven."

4 stars - it was a great book and I recommend it to others.

by Kaleigh M., 4th grade, 2011-2012.

Afternoon of the Elves / comments by Joshua H.

A girl named Hillary becomes friends with Sara-Kate who believes she has elves in her backyard. They meet every morning and afternoon to help the elves find things. Soon Sara-Kate has to leave her house and Hillary is left to watch over them.

It is given this title because they visit the elves in their backyard in the afternoon.

2 stars - it was ok.

by Joshua H., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Annie and the Old One / comments by Tori S.

Annie and the Old One is about a girl and her grandmother who love each other. Her mother is weaving a rug and when it is finished her grandmother iwll go to Mother Nature (or die). Annie, the girl, tries to find ways to stop her mother from weaving the rug. Annie tries to be bad at school, and take out the day's work of weaving. Her grandmother explains she can not delay her trip to Mother Nature and gives her her weaving stick and Annie finishes the rug.

Annie and the Old One was most likely given this title because this book is about a girl named Annie and her grandmother who is known as the Old One.

4 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Bears of Hemlock Mountain / comments by Tori S.

The Bears on Hemlock Moutain is about a boy named Jonathan that has to travel over a hill that could have bears on it. He was going over the mountain/hill to fetch a big pot from his aunt. Once he had traveled over he ate and slept at his aunt's for a little then was on his way back. He forgot to get a pot and went back to fetch the pot from his aunt. His aunt lended him the pot. He came across bears and hid under the pot (it was a big pot). His father came looking for him and he came home safely. They will have bear steak stew!

3 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Bears of Hemlock Mountain / comments by Tori S.

The Bears on Hemlock Moutain is about a boy named Jonathan that has to travel over a hill that could have bears on it. He was going over the mountain/hill to fetch a big pot from his aunt. Once he had traveled over he ate and slept at his aunt's for a little then was on his way back. He forgot to get a pot and went back to fetch the pot from his aunt. His aunt lended him the pot. He came across bears and hid under the pot (it was a big pot). His father came looking for him and he came home safely. They will have bear steak stew!

3 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Doctor DeSoto / Comments by Charley B.

This book is about a mouse dentist and they have a patient that is a fox/wolf and they do not want to treat him. He ends up treating him and the fox/wolf want to eat him. then the mouse plays a trick on him and glues his mouth shut.

I think it was given this title because it was about a dentist and they combine the mouse's last name with the title of dentist.

4 stars

by Charley B., 3rd grade, 2011-2012

Out of the Dust / Jordan S. Comments

The book OUT OF THE DUST is about a girl named Billie Joe who goes through alot of her life in the Dust Bowl. In the story her mother dies and so does her newborn baby brother right after birth. When her dad goes to a class he meets someone and she acts like her mother.

I think it was given this title because everything happens out of nowhere.

4 stars - It was a great book.

by Jordan S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

The Wednesday Wars / Tori S. Comments

"The Wednesday Wars" is about a boy named Holling Hoodhood who didn't live either on the north or south side of Long Island but right in the middle. His teacher disliked him for no good reason but he had to stay with her by himself every Wednesday afternoon because the North and South sides of long Island went to church. Soon Mrs. Baker, his teacher, had him reading, reciting, and reviewing Shakespeare which he thought he would dread but he loved it! They got each other out of tough situations and slowly liked being with each other. This book is about life and adventures of a 7th grader.

It was most likely given this title because every Wednesday he would be with his teacher and read Shakespeare which he thought would be a battle or war.

4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Millions of Cats / Tori S. Comments

Millions of Cats is about an old lonely couple, and the old lady wants a cat. So, the old man goes out and finds a hill full of cats. Everywhere he turns he thinks each cat is pretty. So, he takes all of them home. When he gets home the old lady just wants one. The cats have a riot of who is prettier. After the riot one cat is left. That cat becomes the old lonely couple's cat.

Millions of Cats was given this title because millions of cats are found on a hill.

3 stars

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

26 Fairmount Avenue / Tori S. Comments

"26 Fairmount Avenue" is about this boy and his family trying to move out of an apartment to a house in wide open space, near a dirt road. They have decided to build this house themselves but many difficulties come with it. The council makes it into a neighborhood so they start plowing around the house making it be on a really tall hill is just one of the things that they get through, to get the house done.

The book is given this title because they move into a house called 26 Fairmount Avenue.

4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.

by Tori S., 5th grade, 2011-2012

A Wrinkle in Time / Lilyan H. comments

The book starts off with a girl named Meg. She is coming home from school with bruises because she got into a fight. Later that night there is a storm, so then an old lady comes in and they talk for a while, along with her other family. In the middle of the book they go to the old lady's house. Since Meg's dad has been missing, her, her brothers, and the old lady travel to other dimensions and soon find him. They take him home after lots of trouble.

It is given this title because they travel to different dimensions.

4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others.

by Lilyan H., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Surviving the Applewhites / Summer F., comments

This book is about a delinquent child named Jake Semple. He was sent to stay with his grandfather's friends. Their family owns a ranch and they all live together. The kids are home schooled because they all have very unique talents. By staying there Jake does better and better. By the end of the book Jake isn't a delinquent any more.

It is given this title because Jake has to survive the Applewhite family.

4 stars - It was a great book and I recommend it to others

by Summer F., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Abel's Island / Joshua H. comments

A mouse gets stranded on an island in the middle of a river. He stays on the island for two years while exploring, meeting a toad, and surviving on fruits and mushrooms. He keeps trying to get off the island. He finally does and returns back to his home and rejoins his family.

The main character is named Abel and he is stranded on an island. This is why it is given its title.

3 stars

by Joshua H., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Sarah Plain and Tall / Kate A., comments

The book starts when Sarah comes to the prairie to check out Anna's family because Anna's dad put a ad in the newspaper requesting a wife. while she's with them they make a "dune" out of hay and paint pictures. In the end, Sarah and Anna's dad gets married.

The book was given this title because Sarah is plain and she is tall.

3 stars

by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain / Brette T. comments

Jonathan gets sent over the Hemlock Mountain to get an iron pot from his aunt. Then by the time he got there he was hungry and tired. So he ended up eating cookies, falling asleep, and wasting time. He awoke and headed up the mountain with the pot. Next bears came so Jonathan decided to hide himself under the pot so he was safe from bears. Eventually his dad came and got him and took him home.

It is titled this because there are bears on Hemlock Mountain.

3 stars

by Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012

Charlotte's Webb / Brette T. Comments

"Charlotte's Web" is about a girl that spends her free time with Wilbur and all the other farm animals. Then Charlotte and Wilbur get the news that Wilbur's life will end by becoming bacon. Next Charlotte gets a great idea to save Wilbur. she goes far out with it and makes amazing webs to keep Wilbur from death.

It is titled this because Charlotte made webs to save Wilbur and they were very meaningful.

3 stars

by Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012