The Hunterman and the Crocodile A West African Folktale Retold by Baba Wague Diakite ~ Reviewers: Soren and Pierre December 20, 2007
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This story is called The Hunterman and the Crocodile. This book is about a hunterman and a family of crocodiles. The hunterman takes the family of crocodiles deep into the water. Then the crocodiles attack! The story is really about hard work, honesty, and responsibility.
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The Name of the Tree A Bantu tale retold by Celia Barker Lottridge ~ Reviewers: Anthos and Matthew October 20, 2007
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This book is really about a young tortoise who believed in himself. He and his fellow animals are in danger of starving. The Gazelle and the Elephant, who are faster and better rememberers, think they can help, but they fail. And when the tortoise says he can help, the others don’t believe him.
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Traveling to Tondo A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire Retold by Verna Aardema ~ Reviewers: Morgan and Serena October 15, 2007
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You might think this story is about friends on a walk, but it isn’t. It’s about friends who wait for each other. Bowane, Embenga, Nguma, and Ulu go on a journey to Tondo for Bowane to marry. Each friend has a need to wait on the way to Tondo, so they end up being late. To find out how late they are, read the book.
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The Lion’s Tail by Douglas F. Davis ~ Reviewers: Tyler and Noel October 2, 2007
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The main character is Ndangaio. He is the chief of the Masai. He is very honest, brave, thoughtful, and kind.You might think that this story is about a lion’s tail but it isn’t. It is about a lion and a hunter. The lion steals the cattle when the Masai are asleep. In the end the Masai find a way to get the lion out of their homes. And then it’s about the lion’s tail!
Akimba and the Magic Cow By Anna Rose ~ Reviewers: Tara and McKenzie August 31, 2007
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This story is really about not to lie because if you lie trouble may come back to you. This story also tells you honestly will help you in your life.
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Api and the Boy Stranger By Patricia Roddy ~ Reviewers: Kameron and Zachary August 31, 2007
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This story is about giving each other respect no matter who they are. Api’s friends are mean to her. They speak different words in a different language. Read this book to find out how she makes another village.
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The Hatseller and the Monkeys A West African Folktale Retold By Baba Wague Diakete ~ Reviewers: Gillian and Hanalei August 31, 2007
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BaMusa is a hatseller. When BaMusa hears that there is a festival coming up that he can sell his hats at, he starts making a lot of hats. On his journey he gets so tired, he sleeps under a tree! While he is sleeping a bunch of monkeys come and steal all of his hats. They watch BaMusa and see that he is sleeping with a hat so they sleep with their hats.
When BaMusa wakes up he sees that all of his hats are gone. When he sees who took them he has to find a way to get this hats back and get to the festival on time.
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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky By Elphinstone Dayrell ~ Reviewers: Antonella and Sierrah August 31, 2007
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Many years ago, the sun and the water were great friends. They sun and water met at the water’s house. The sun went to his house. The sun and the moon built a larger house. When the sun and the moon were done the sun went to the water’s house and told him to come over.
If you want to know what happens, come to Mrs. Wilhelm’s room and ask for the book Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky.
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Bimwili and the Zimwi A Tale From Zanzibar Retold by Verna Aardema ~ Reviewers: Anna S. and Lara August 31, 2007
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You may think this story is about a quest, but…it is really about a young girl who gets put in a drum by a Zimwi, and the girl is forced to sing her beautiful song that goes like this:
I have a shell from out of the sea;
A shell the big wave gave to me.
It is pink inside like the sunset sky;
And in it you hear the ocean sigh.
She left the shell on a rock by the waves and was on the path walking home. She remembered she left it on the rock. She ran back to get it and she got kidnapped by the Zimwi. This is a great story and you might be surprised what happens.
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An African Tale Retold by Gail E. Haley ~ Reviewers: Anna B and Rosalie August 31, 2007
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You might think this story is a normal story, but it is much more than that. The main character is little Ananse, the spider man. He does some amazing things. For example, he catches Osebo the leopard-of
the-terrible-teeth. In the end he is not so small after all. We enjoyed this book and hope you do too.
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The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Reviewer: Morgan June 3, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : L. Frank Baum, Morgan, Oz Series , 7 comments 
Hi! I just read a great book called The Wizard Of Oz. It’s about a girl who goes to a land hit by a cyclone. She goes to Oz, a wizard, to send her back to Kansas. But Oz wants her first to destroy the wicked witch of the west with the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Once they do it then they will get their wish.
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Faster Than Fast ~ Reviewer: Zachary June 2, 2007
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Hi! I’m Zachary. I just read a book called Faster than Fast. It’s about a racecar that’s stuck in a town called Radiator Springs and has to do community service so it wants to fight for the piston cup. It does not win because of a wreck. If you want to find out what happens, check it out!
Amazing Rescues by George Shea ~ Reviewer: Darius June 1, 2007
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Hi. My name is Darius. I just read a book about kids getting rescued. In one part of the story, some children are playing and the phone rings. The baby sitter answers the phone and goes back outside. One of the kids is missing. She fell in a 20 foot well.
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame ~ Reviewer: Gillian May 28, 2007
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Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh hi, I just was laughing because I just read a book with talking animals! It’s about mole, named “Mole,” and a water rat, named “Water Rat!” They go on an adventure to save their friend “Toad” to help him get his house back from a group of evil army rats. They SMASH through the pantry and start hitting the rats. If you want to find out if there are more adventures (which there are), go to a library and find all the interesting parts of The Wind in the Willows and stories, too. Check it out! gillian.mp3
Ghost Camp by R.L Stine ~ Reviewer: Pierre May 28, 2007
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Hi I’m Pierre and I’m going to tell you a little about a book I read called Ghost Camp. Two kids are going to a new camp called Camp Sprit Moon. The thing is, the kids aren’t acting like kids.
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George Washington and the General’s Dog by Frank Murphy ~ Reviewer: Matthew May 28, 2007
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This story talks about George Washington not just about his presidency. But the thing this is most about is his love of dogs.
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Poppy by Avi ~ Reviewer: Hanalei May 28, 2007
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If you like adventures you will like this book. Poppy is about a deer mouse whose family needs to find a new home with lots of food. Go with Poppy on an adventure as Poppy meets a porcupine a fox and the terrifying Mr. Okax on her adventure to get to new house.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell ~ Reviewer: Hanalei May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Hanalei, Island of the Blue Dolphins, O'Dell, Scott , 2 commentsThe Aleuts come and make a deal with Karana`s people. They break it and and kill some of her people. Then the white men come and take her people to another island but Rammoo, Karana’s little brother, goes to get his fish spear and is left behind, but Karana jumps in the water and swims back to shore. Stay on the island of the blue dolphins with Karana as she finds Rontu and loses Ramoo. It’s a great survival story. The Blue Dolphins give Karana hope.
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Night of the New Magicians by Mary Pope Osborne ~ Reviewer: Matthew May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Magic Tree House Series, Matthew, Osborne, Mary Pope , 2 comments In this book Jack and Annie are sent on a practically
hopeless mission to find the Magician of Sound, the Magician
of Light, The Magician of the Invisible, and the Magician of
Iron. And trust me, the magicians are not what they seem. I
recommend this book highly. I give it a 9 out of 10.
Winter of the Ice Wizard by Mary Pope Osborne ~ Reviewer: Matthew May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Magic Tree House Series, Matthew, Osborne, Mary Pope , add a comment Jack and Annie go on a mission from Merlin but it turns out thatit’s a mission from the Ice Wizard. If you wanttofind out more, check it out.
The Charm Bracelet by Emily Rodda ~ Reviewed by Sierrah May 28, 2007
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Jessie’s grandmother, who lives at Blue Moon, gives her a charm bracelet. It’s been passed on for generations. Jessie wants to pass it on to her children, but she loses it. That’s where the magic begins in this great book.
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Return of the Mummy by R.L. Stine ~ Reviewer: Soren May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Goosebumps Series, Soren, Stine, R. L. , 1 comment so far
Gabe is no ordinary kid. He is traveling on an airplane to Egypt. Gabe’s uncle and annoying cousin live there. His uncle is trying to open a tomb. When he does, he hears a booming voice. To find out more, read the book to see what happens.
Truth or Dare by M.C. King ~ Reviewer: Sierrah May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Hannah Montana Series, King, M.C., Sierrah , add a commentTake pictures if you want! Oh, hi! I just read this great book called Hannah Montana: Truth or Dare. It’s about this girl named Miley Stewart. She has a birthday party and her dad gets her a sweater and it has a huge kitty face on it. It also meows. Miley does not like it because it is ugly. So Amber and Ashley want to take a picture of Miley for the yearbook so everybody can see what she got for her birthday. How dorky it is! Miley took a stand for herself and said, “I love this sweater.” If you want to find out if Amber and Ashley put it in the yearbook, go to the public library and check-it-out! Yeah! Really, it’s a great book!!
Happy Birthday, Molly by Valerie Tripp ~ Reviewer: Serena May 28, 2007
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This American Girl book has a girl named Molly in it. She is having a birthday, but an English girl named Emily comes from England because of the War. Her parents want her to be safe. At first, Molly tries to make friends with her, but Emily misses her parents and her home so it is hard for her to get used to Molly’s house. You can find out the rest!
Mrs. Piggy-Wiggle’s Magic by Betty MacDonald ~ Reviewer: Rosalie May 28, 2007
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Do you like it when kids your age suddenly do things way out of the ordinary? If so, you will love this book. It is lot of little stories put into one big book. In one of them there is a pig who has better manners than a boy! I think this book is good for all ages. I hope you like it.
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Dinosaur Days by Joyce Milton ~ Reviewer: Matthew May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Dinosaur Days, Matthew, Milton, Joyce , add a commentThis book talks mainly about dinosaurs and how they protect themselves. It also contains information on their classification, theories on how they died, and a great conclusion. I recommend this book.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park ~ Reviewer: McKenzie May 28, 2007
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Junie B’s mom told her that she was going to ride the bus home from school. The next day Lucille said to Junie B., “When you ride home on the bus, kids pour chocolate milk on your head.” Junie decides not to go on the bus! She runs to the supplies closet and shuts the door! I like this book because there are lots of funny things that Junie does.
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Whales: Gentle Giants by Joyce Milton ~ Reviewer: Matthew May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Matthew, Milton, Joyce, Whales , add a comment This book talks gives facts about whales, and members of the whale family, whales’ history and present. I recommend this book. Trust me. You’ll love it.
Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne ~ Reviewer: Kameron May 28, 2007
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Mummies in the morning is about two kids named Jack and Annie who go back in time to Egypt. They try to get by a Mummy, but it jumps up and chases them! If you want to know if they escape, read it!
The Doctor is In by Megan McDonald ~ Reviewer: Gillian May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Gillian, Judy Moody Series, McDonald, Megan , add a commentHi! I’m Gillian and I just read the book . It is a fabulous book by Megan McDonald. She is a fabulous writer. The story is about Judy, who wants to get sick! She gets a fever from her brother. If you want to see if she gets better or worse, read the book!
Face Off by Laurie McElroy ~ Reviewer: Antonella May 28, 2007
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Miley is going on a camping trip with her class. But the worst thing that could happen to Miley does. She has to share a tent with two mean girls named Amber and Ashley. If you want to see if Miley loses it, find the book and check it out!
The Wrath of Mulgrath by Holly Black ~ Reviewer: Anthos May 28, 2007
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My review: Hi! I just read this great book and it’s about three kids named Jared, Simon and Mallory who are trying to find out some mysterious creatures that they can now see in a new world. At the same time they are trying to save their Mom from an shape shifting ogre named Mulgrath. For some reason, Mulgrath wants a guide to rule the world. If you want to find out if they defeat him, go to a library near you and CHECK IT OUT !
Say Cheese and Die by R. L. Stine ~ Reviewer: Anna S. May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Anna S., Authors, Goosebumps Series, Stine, R. L. , 2 commentsA girl and three boys go into a deserted house and find a camera. The camera works! If you want to find out what happens, then check it out!
Horse Crazy by Bonnie Bryant ~ Reviewer: Anna B. May 28, 2007
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Neigh, Neigh! Oh, hi! I was just reading a great book called Saddle Club: Horse Crazy. It’s about a girl named Lisa who comes to Pine Hollow Stables. When she gets there, she makes a great new friend named Carole. Then there is Stevie Lake, Carole’s best friend. Lisa learns that there is a horse trip coming up. Carole is going but Stevie does not have enough money. So if you wont to find out if Stevie can make it, then read this book.
Staying Nine by Pam Conrad ~ Reviewer: Gillian May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Authors, Conrad, Pam, Gillian, Staying Nine , 3 commentsDid you ever want to stay ONE age forever? Heather Fitz does. Heather is in the book Staying Nine. She wants to always stay and look the same forever. She promises her friend Dorelle that she will wear the same outfit as her for picture day. Does she do it? Or does she want to look the same as last year? Read it and find out!
Poppy by Avi ~ Reviewer: Anna B. May 28, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Anna B., Avi, Poppy , 2 comments Hi, my name is Anna. I just read this great book called Poppy. It is about a mouse named Poppy who goes on an 
adventure to see if she and her family can move to a different house because the house they live in doesn’t provide enough food. On her way she gets chased by a red fox and ends up in a porcupine’s hole. Go on an adventure with Poppy and find out if she gets eaten or stays alive. anna-b.mp3
Oh, Baby! by Nancy E. Krulik, John & Wendy ~ Reviewer: Lara May 19, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Katie Kazoo Series, Krulik, Nancy, Lara , 4 comments 
I have been reading a great book called Katie Kazoo: Oh, Baby! Katie is an ordinary third grader. She has a problem. Katie wishes on a shooting star and a magic wind comes and turns her into someone else. She turns into her best friend’s baby sister, Heather!
The Charm Bracelet by Emily Rodda ~ Reviewer: Anna B. May 19, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Anna B., Fairy Realm Series, Rodda, Emily , 4 comments Hi, my name is Anna and I just read an awesome book called Fairy Realm: The Charm Bracelet. It is about a girl named Jessie who goes on a adventure to find her grandmother’s charm bracelet. In the beginning of the story her grandmother trips on a cat and the charm bracelet falls off and the cat gets it. Now the bracelet is lost. So go on an adventure with Jessie to see if she can get the charm bracelet back before time runs out.
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary ~ Reviewer: Tara May 19, 2007
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My favorite character in Ralph S. Mouse is the mouse, Ralph. He gets to go to school and hides in his friend’s pocket. tara.mp3
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling ~ Reviewer: Sierrah May 19, 2007
Posted by cdw108 in : Catling, Patrick Skene, Chocolate Touch, The, Sierrah , 5 comments Well, John is this boy who likes to eat chocolate. He would break a rule once in a while. John’s dad asks him if he would like to eat chocolate. He says yes. One day John went to brush his teeth. But first he tasted the toothpaste. He thinks it is chocolate. If you want to find out what happens, read The Chocolate Touch. It’s awesome!
