Monday, December 15, 2008

The Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis

1975 Newbery Honor

Aunt Dew has 700 pennies. Mom is trying to burn them [throw them away]. Micheal will stop his mom.

I thought this book was very enjoyable.

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

by Abbie T., 5th grade

Friday, November 7, 2008

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor book

It is about a boy named Matt whose dad leaves him alone and gets the rest of his family. Then he gets stung by bees and meets 2 Indians. Matt teaches one of the Indians how to read. Then they go to feast with bear stew. When the parents come back, his new baby sister only lived 5 days.

2 stars = It was very good.

Sarah R., 5th grade

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor book

This is a book about a boy having to fend for himself while his father goes to get the family. He soon sees Indians and makes friends. He hopes to see his father again.

4 stars = It was a very good and interesting story.

Trey J., 5th grade

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor book

A story about a boy Matt who is left alone in the woods to watch his house. He meets an Indian boy named Attean and they go through many adventures. Matt's parents have not come yet and Attean's tribe asks Matt to go north with them. Matt says no. His parents come home shorrtly after and all is well.

4 stars = This is a wonderful, heartwarming book.

Colleen B., 5th grade

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor book

Matt is alone in the woods. He doesn't see his parents in months. He makes a friend named Attean. They go on a big adventure. Attean and his tribe move.

3 stars = I thought it was good and has a lot of historical fiction which is my favorite.

Derek A., 5th grade

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor book

There is a boy named Matt who is left in a cabin alone while his dad goes and gets his family. He meets an Indian named Attean. They become really good friends like brothers. At the end Attean's grandfather asks Matt if he wants to live with them. If you want to know what Matt says, read the book and find out.

3 stars = I thought the book was very interesting and good.

Alexus S., 5th grade

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor book

12 year old Matt's father has left him to guard the cabin while he goes into town to fetch his mother, sister, and new baby. Matt meets an Indian boy named Attean who shows him many new ways to live. Eventually the two boys have to part but give each other amazing gifts. Later Matt's parents get home and are very proud of what he did.

3 stars = It was one of the better books I've read.

Ben R., 5th grade