Books to Read

Past Reviews by Kids

Title:	61*: Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle and One Great Summer
Author:	Leon Maris
Review:
	61* is about two guys named Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, two great Yankees baseball players going for Babe Ruth’s record of 60 home runs in a season. They were racing towards the top. They were gonna hit 64 for Roger and 59 for Mickey. But there were rainy days that didn’t count. There was a great fall by Mickey in the outfield (he played right field) and he suggered the rest of his career with a leg injury, with 49 homers. Other people hated Roger because he was a country boy from Kansas and not a city boy. They would throw chairs at him from the crowds. Roger lost hair from stress. Roger hit 59, finally only two more to go to beat Ruth. But one of Babe’s friends recalled that Babe did this in a certain amount of days. He finally got it—61 home runs in a reason. He had two more days left of the season. He give in and hit no more. He held this record ‘til 1995. Now Mark Maquire has it. He raced Sammy Sosa. That’s what 61* is about.
Reviewer:	Ethan, Age 11, Yelm
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Abduction!
Author:	Peg Kehret
Review:
	It was really intense, and was a great mystery thriller!
Reviewer:	Alix, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	10/09/2006

Title:	The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Author:	Dav Pilkey
Review:
	I liked this book because it was sooo funny. And the villain's name was Dr. Dapper.
Reviewer:	Colby, Age 8, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Author:	Mark Twain
Review:
	I liked this book a lot because Tom loved to have a lot of adventures. He was going to run away to become a pirate with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Tom met a girl named Becky Thatcher and that was his girlfriend. Amy used to be his girlfriend but he liked Becky more. Huck and Tom found money and they got to keep it. Injunjoe had killed the professor in the graveyard that night. Huck and Tom only saw him do it.
Reviewer:	Cassandra, Age 9, Centralia
Date:	06/11/2006

Title:	Among the Hidden
Author:	Margaret Peterson Haddix
Review:
	I thought this book was sad. I could really picture it and at times it was boring but at the end the action started.
Reviewer:	Katie, Age 9, North Mason
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Among the Imposters
Author:	Margret Peterson Haddix
Review:
	I thought this book was action-packed, scary and sad. Luke Garneris an illegal third child. All his life has been spent in hiding. He takes the I.D. of a dead child and he is going out in the open for the first time ever. He is scered that he was going to get caught and killed. He knows that his behavor may betray him.
Reviewer:	Chelsea, Age 11, Mountain View
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Animal Adventures
Author:	Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review:
	I liked this book a lot. If you like animals, you would really like this book. There are wolves and bears and deer and horses, of course. It was exciting, too.
Reviewer:	Ciara, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Anne of Green gables
Author:	L.M Montgomery
Review:
	I like how she fights off the annoying boys, you go girl!!!
Reviewer:	Lilian, Age 11, Elma
Date:	04/29/2008

Title:	Anne of Green Gables
Author:	L.M. Montgomery
Review:
	I LOVE this book! Wherever Anne goes she always creates mischievious fun for all. You HAVE to read this book
Reviewer:	Winnie, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	03/27/2008

Title:	Aquamarine
Author:	Alice Hoffman
Review:
	This book was amazing, funny, sad, silly and weird. Aquamarine is about two best friends who have lived next to each other all their life, but suddenly their home starts to change. One of them has to move away, their only hangout is being closed down, and the most amazing thing that happens to them is when a giant wave brings a "MERMAID" to their hang-out's swimming pool. When the girls discover the mermaid, the mermaid sees the boy of her dreams, the hang-out's concession stand worker. When the girls try to hook her up with the concession stand worker, things get a little fishy. Read the book to find out what happens.
Reviewer:	Jessica, Age 12, Naselle
Date:	05/20/2005

Title:	Are You a Dragonfly
Author:	Judy Allen and Tudor Humphries
Review:
	The pictures were great. Tiny dragonflies are cute. Damselflies are actually not dragonflies. If you are interested in dragonflies, this is a great book!
Reviewer:	Kathleen, Yelm
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Author:	Marc Brown
Review:
	I thought this book was: amazing. I liked this book because it was about Arthur. He buys a shark tooth and puts it under his pillow, and in the night the Tooth Fairy comes and takes it, then leaves him a quarter. If you want to know more about this book I think you should read it. I first read it when I was in first grade.
Reviewer:	Susie, Age 11, Aberdeen
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Assassins of Rome
Author:	Caroline Lawrence
Review:
	This book was amazing, action packed, and full of facts. Woven around Greek and Roman mythology and Roman history, this book has twisting passages with every turn something new and exciting happens that keeps your heart beating 100 miles per hour. Your hands and eyes become glued to it. So, before opening it up and reading it, grab a snack, something to drink, a pillow, a blanket, and snuggle into a wonderfully soft chair and transport yourself to the world of ten-year-old Flavia Gemina, her ex-slave Nubia, Jonathan ben Mordecai, and a mute beggar boy names Lupus.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Austere Academy
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This book was action packed, funny, silly, and brainy. This is the fifth book in A Series of Unfortunate Events. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, having no other place to go, have to stay at a boarding-school. Vice Principal Nero does little to protect them from the evil Count Olaf who discuises himself again. Through their terrible tale of woe, the Baudelaire orphans encounter horrid little Carmelita Spats, the school bully, the friendly Quagmire triplets who are orphans as well, and a terrible secret about Count Olaf involving something called V.F.D. I thought this book was action-packed, funny, a little silly, and brainy. Once again, Lemony Snicket pulls off an unfortunately spendid piece of work! Enjoy!
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	B.F.G
Author:	Roald Dahl
Review:
	This book is really really really really really really funny. i laughed my head off when i read it is about this giant and a little girl. The little girl got kidnapped from the big giant and the bfg (big fat giant) is the only one who doesn't eat the children and all the other giants eat the kids. i love this book and u should read it u will love it to!!!!!
Reviewer:	Ashley, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	07/14/2006

Title:	B.F.G.
Author:	Roald Dahl
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, funny, and silly. What I liked about the book was that every sentence had a part that was funny.
Reviewer:	Alexandria, Aberdeen
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Baby Beluga
Author:	Raffi
Review:
	This book was: full of facts. This is a fun book with lots of animals. I like the beluga baby and the moon. I like to sing along.
Reviewer:	Owen, Age 2, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Bad Beginning
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This book was: funny, silly, brainy, weird. Through this book you transport yourself to the lives of the three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klause, and Sunny. Through this whole book unfortunate things happen to them; from when their house burns down to the ending. A perfect summer reading book, says I. If you are the type that likes happy endings, this book is definitely not for you, for the ending is anything but happy. There are parts in it that are funny, parts that are weird, parts that are quite silly. All in all, no other book--or series--has quite been like this. It is, in fact, quite a clever book. Hope you enjoy it!
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Bad Beginning
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	I loved this book because it's filled with some good vocabulary and Lemony Snicket pulls you into it so you don't want to put it down. My teen sisters loved it also!
Reviewer:	Erin, Age 11, Centralia
Date:	04/05/2007

Title:	The Bad Beginning
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	I loved this book. Not only did the author explain the story to me, he told me this is a story about three children that were not treated correctly. If you want to learn more about this book I suggest you should read it.
Reviewer:	Roseann, Age 10, Montesano
Date:	01/28/2006

Title:	The Bad Beginning
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	I liked the book because it has lots of adventure.
Reviewer:	Tavish, Age 12, Shelton
Date:	02/27/2007

Title:	Balto and the Great Race
Author:	Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Review:
	I like this book because it makes you wonder what will happen next. It has surprises along the way but you know everything is fine at the end.
Reviewer:	Alexis, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	12/04/2006

Title:	Banner in the Sky
Author:	James Ramsy Ullman
Review:
	One of the most coolest funkiest awesomest sweet fundooferous books ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Leanna, Age 12, Westport
Date:	02/28/2008

Title:	The Battle of the Labybrinth
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!PERCY JACKSON RULES!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Hugh , Age 9, Shelton
Date:	06/12/2008

Title:	The Battle of the Labyrinth
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	IT WAS THE BEST BOOK EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!PERCY JACKSON ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Travis, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	06/12/2008

Title:	The Battle of the Labyrinth
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Bob, Age 9, Shelton
Date:	06/12/2008

Title:	Because of Winn-Dixie
Author:	Kate DiCamillo
Review:
	I liked this book because it is very fun to read aloud or by yourself! What this book is about is about a girl who is new in town. She moves there because her father is a preacher who works at a church. Her father tells her to go to a super market to buy some food. There she meets a dog that causes a lot of trouble. The owner gets really mad and the girl says that the dog is hers but really it isn't. So she takes it to her house (a trailer park)and decides to name it Winn-Dixie. At first Winn-Dixie causes a lot of trouble. THANKS TO WINN-DIXIE, Opal (the girl) meets a lot of friends.
Reviewer:	cynthia, Age 11, Centralia
Date:	10/20/2005

Title:	Because of Winn- Dixie
Author:	Kate DiCamillo
Review:
	I liked this book because it was really good.
Reviewer:	Rebecca, Age 10, Centralia
Date:	08/24/2006

Title:	Because of Winn-Dixie
Author:	Kate DiCamillo
Review:
	I loved this book! I loved Winn-Dixie and the story line was just wonderful! I can't wait to see the movie!
Reviewer:	Mai-z, Age 12, Olympia
Date:	01/20/2007

Title:	Because of Winn-Dixie
Author:	Kate DiCamillo
Review:
	I like it cause I care about the dog.
Reviewer:	Jessica, Age 8, Centralia
Date:	01/30/2007

Title:	Because of Winn-Dixie
Author:	Kate DiCamillo
Review:
	I like this book because it's a sad and happy book. One you would stay up till midnight reading. I did!!
Reviewer:	Michaela, Age 10, Aberdeen
Date:	08/03/2007

Title:	Betsy-Tacy
Author:	Maud Hart Lovelace
Review:
	I liked this book because Betsy is a nice girl. She has brown hair and plump legs. She reminds me of me, and does fun things like playing tag, building houses out of wood, and coasting on a sled down the Big Hill. I like doing those things too.
Reviewer:	Chloe, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Black Beauty
Author:	Anna Sewell
Review:
	If your a horse lover, this book is for you! It is full of drama and happiness.
Reviewer:	Hali, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	The Black Stallion
Author:	Walter Farley
Review:
	It is about a boy who is headed home on a huge ship and in the night there is a huge fire. if it wasn't for the black stallion locked up in a stall that he let out he would have drowned. when he comes into consciousness he finds himself on a deserted island. while he's on that island he becomes the first person to ever ride that wild stallion, and over time they become bonded. one day some explorers find him, and he refuses to leave the island without the black stallion so he brings the horse home with him. from things happening the black eventually runs away and a farmer who used to train race horses finds black and he teaches the boy how to race and through hard work the black gets to race the two fastest horses in the world and he wins.
Reviewer:	Jessie, Age 12, Ilwaco
Date:	08/16/2005

Title:	Bound for Oregon
Author:	Jean Van Leeuwen
Review:
	That it was about history and it was a about the United States and with Christ.
Reviewer:	gideon, Age 9, Aberdeen
Date:	05/14/2007

Title:	Bunnicula
Author:	James Howe
Review:
	IT was so boring I will fall asleep during this revizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Reviewer:	haydn, Age 12, Westport
Date:	02/26/2008

Title:	Calvin and Hobbes
Author:	Bill Watterson
Review:
	Calvin and Hobbes. These books of comic strips are of a boy (Calvin) and his stuffed tiger (Hobbes) who Calvin imagines as being alive. They are the best of friends and do everything together, even throw water balloons and snowballs at the girl (Susie) who lives just down the street. Calvin lives in fear of Santa during the winter because he doubts that his greed for presents will overcome his desire to misbehave.
Reviewer:	COURTNEY, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	08/09/2006

Title:	Calvin and Hobbes
Author:	Bill Watterson
Review:
	These books of comic strips are of a boy (Calvin) and his stuffed tiger (Hobbes) who Calvin imagines as being alive. They are the best of friends and do everything together, even throw water balloons and snowballs at the girl (Susie) who lives just down the street. Calvin lives in fear of Santa during the winter because he doubts that his greed for present will overcome his desire to misbehave.
Reviewer:	Juan, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	09/15/2005

Title:	The Capture
Author:	Kathrine Lasky
Review:
	This book starts the best series EVER!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Matthew, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/14/2008

Title:	The Carnivorous Carnival
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This book is part of the Series of Unfortunate Events collection. Some grown-ups don't like this series because bad things do happen. But it is exciting because of the adventures of the Baudelaire orphans.
Reviewer:	Anonymous, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Castle in the Attic
Author:	Elizabeth Winthrop
Review:
	This book was amazing, action-packed, scary and sad. The Castle in the Attic is the second best book I have ever read. There is a sequel too. The Battle for the Castle. The Battle for the Castle was even better. Be sure to read both over SUMMER VACATION.
Reviewer:	Rach, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	07/06/2005

Title:	The cat and the hat
Author:	Dr.Suess
Review:
	I would recamand it for little kids, but not for me!
Reviewer:	Roxy, Age 10, Aberdeen
Date:	05/29/2008

Title:	The Cat in the Hat
Author:	Dr. Seuss
Review:
	it was funny
Reviewer:	natasha, Age 12, Montesano
Date:	03/05/2006

Title:	Charlie and the great glass elevator
Author:	Roald Dahl
Review:
	I likes this book because i liked it.
Reviewer:	Jameson, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	06/07/2007

Title:	Charlotte's Web
Author:	E.B. White
Review:
	i like this book a lot it is fun to read and i like to read it in my hide out or in my room.
Reviewer:	sierra, Age 10, Yelm
Date:	02/19/2008

Title:	Charlotte's Web
Author:	E.B. White
Review:
	It was excellent, because it was intresting and good.
Reviewer:	Deidrah, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	01/09/2008

Title:	Chasing Vermeer
Author:	Blue Balliett
Review:
	I liked this mystery because it kept you hanging on what would happen next and it was a great story that shoud be treasured by everyone. I love Chasing Vermeer, it is the best book in the solar system!
Reviewer:	Lauren, Age 9, Shelton
Date:	06/05/2006

Title:	Chasing Vermeer
Author:	Blue Balliett
Review:
	I liked this book because it was such a mystery. I thought that a lot of people were having trouble with the theif.
Reviewer:	Kelsi, Age 10, Chehalis
Date:	07/12/2006

Title:	Chasing Vermeer
Author:	Blue Balliett
Review:
	Chasing Vermeer was an excellent book to people who like mysteries. If you want to read The Da Vinci Code and your parents won't let you then Chasing Vermeer is the kid's Da Vinci Code.
Reviewer:	Alexander, Age 8, Lacey
Date:	08/30/2006

Title:	Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul
Author:	Jack Canfield
Review:
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Reviewer:	beth, Age 12, Tumwater
Date:	03/07/2007

Title:	The Chronicles of Narnia
Author:	C. S. Lewis
Review:
	The Narnia series is a great series for kids of all ages. My favorite book in the Narnia series is The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I like the Dawn Treader the most because it has the most adventure.
Reviewer:	Nicholas, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Chronicles of Narnia
Author:	C.S. Lewis
Review:
	I LOVED how the Chronicles of Narnia were 'cause it was so realistic.
Reviewer:	Nicole, Age 9, Tumwater
Date:	04/05/2006

Title:	Clifford the Big Red Dog
Author:	Norman Bridwell
Review:
	Had to read it to my reading buddy. [he's in kindegarden]
Reviewer:	Douglas, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/14/2008

Title:	The Colossus of Rhodes
Author:	Caroline Lawrence
Review:
	I thought the ninth book in the Roman Mysteries series was amazing, action-packed, full of facts, and a little sad. Ten-year-olf Flavia Gemina, eleven-year-old Jonathan ben Mordecai, ex-slave Nubia, and nine-year-old Lupus set sail to Rhodes. Along the way, Flavia and her friends hear rumors of freeborn children being kidnapped and sold as slaves, and bad omens plague them as they go. Flavia takes these to be someone trying to scare them off their investigating of the case of missing children. Meanwhile, Lupus is determined to find his mother again and goes to pursue the mission, ignoring the other case. I thought it was a little sad at the end, but, well, I can't tell you what it is because it would ruin the whole story! Caroline did an excellent job once again!
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Coming Home
Author:	Lauren Brooke
Review:
	I like the Heartland series because I love Animals
Reviewer:	Emma, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/12/2008

Title:	The Coming of Hoole
Author:	Kathryn Lasky
Review:
	This book is a great story about owls living and protecting. There are many books in the series.
Reviewer:	Megan, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	12/17/2007

Title:	Crazy Lady!
Author:	Jane Leslie Conly
Review:
Reviewer:	Alan, Age 12, Tumwater
Date:	02/02/2006

Title:	Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Author:	Avi
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, action-packed, and full of facts. It tells of a young peasant boy, named Crispin, who lives in Stromford Village, England, in the year A.D. 1377. He is being pursued by a man named John Aycliffe who has put a wolf's head on him, meaning that anyone can kill him if seen. Crispin meets up with a traveling juggler called Bear who decides to help him. This story has many a twisting turn and shocking actions. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. I recommend you read it! Includes historical note, glossary, and author interview.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Dark Hills Divide
Author:	Patrick Carman
Review:
	This book was amazing, action-packed, funny, and scary. I absolutely LOVED this book because it was such a great story about the battle between good and evil. It was also very funny and made me smile. :-) Hope you like it!
Reviewer:	Tarah, Age 12, Yelm
Date:	06/02/2005

Title:	Dealing with Dragons
Author:	Patricia Wrede
Review:
	Dealing with Dragons is a fun fantasy book with lots of adventure. Cimorene is a lot like me and she is the best charecter that i have ever read of, the way she acts with the dragons is funny and smart. I would like to meet the author to tell her how much I loved the book.
Reviewer:	Anne, Age 12, Shelton
Date:	05/22/2006

Title:	Dealing with Dragons
Author:	Patricia Wrede
Review:
	A Book you could read over and over again. a fantasy thriller. if you haven`t read Dealing with Dragons you haven`t read fantasy. If you love down to earth princesses you gotta read this fantasy thriller!
Reviewer:	Maude m., Age 9, Shelton
Date:	05/22/2006

Title:	Dealing with Dragons
Author:	Patricia Wrede
Review:
	I think that the book was funny because it involved stories like cinderella and sleeping beauty. i think she is like me because i am a tomboy. But I think she needs to learn to cook other things than cherries jubilies. I think she is cool and that she rules.
Reviewer:	Natalie M., Age 11, Shelton
Date:	05/22/2006

Title:	Dealing with Dragons
Author:	Patricia Wrede
Review:
	Dealing with dragons is a good book because it's always surprising you so you think they are going to die. It is very fun to read.
Reviewer:	elias, Age 10, Shelton
Date:	05/22/2006

Title:	Deltora Quest
Author:	Emily Rodda
Review:
	I like this series because it has a very adventerouse flare
Reviewer:	Lexi, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/12/2008

Title:	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Author:	Jefff Kinney
Review:
	This is a good book but the ending wasn't the best ending I was hoping for........
Reviewer:	Lily, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	06/06/2008

Title:	Dinotopia: Firestorm
Author:	Gene DeWeese
Review:
	This book is part of the Dinotopia series. I thought it was amazing, action-packed, and funny. Twelve-year-old Olivia desperately wants to join the Forest Partners and discover a new plant. And she gets her chance to prove that she is serious about joining when something starts killing off the very important plant Arctium longevus, the special plant that grants Dinotopians long life-- sometimes over two hundred years! And she secretly wants to get all the glory for defeating to plague. But she finds Albert, the full-fledged Forest Partner who is sent to help her, get in the way of her plans. There are some funny conversations that go on between Olivia and Albert, and Olvia and her saurian partner, Hightop. I think you would really enjoy this book. I know I did.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Doll People
Author:	Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin
Review:
	I loved that it was a mystery and fiction all at the same time.
Reviewer:	Mica, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/11/2008

Title:	Dolphins at daybreak
Author:	Mary Pope Osborne
Review:
	I thought it was full exitment
Reviewer:	Rocio, Age 9, Centralia
Date:	09/20/2007

Title:	The Dolphins of Laurentum
Author:	Caroline Lawrence
Review:
	The arrival of a relative of one of the greatest men ever brings around a mystery for ten-year-old Flavia Gemina, eleven-year-old Jonathan ben Mordecai, Nubia, and eight-year-old Lupus. The four friends decide to stay with Pliny the Younger, Admiral Pliny's nephew. There they find out that there is a treasure hidden in a shipwreck. Knowing that this treasure will solve all of Flavia's problems, she is determind to get it. But someone else is, too. I thought this book was amazing, action-packed, funny, and a little sad. You will love it!
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 13, Chehalis
Date:	07/06/2005

Title:	Don't Tell Anyone
Author:	Peg Kehret
Review:
	This book was amazing. I liked the book because it was adventures, and it was a mystery. That is why I liked DON'T TELL ANYONE.
Reviewer:	Alexis, Age 9, Centralia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Dragon of Doom
Author:	Bruce Coville
Review:
	The Dragon Of Doom This book will take you on a very mysterious and magical trip. Read as a young boy, meets a man and they think they'll be slaying a big, mean, and dangerous dragon. They come to find out he's nothing taller than 4 feet. Experience the journey of magic, excitement, and most of all willingness and bravery to succeed on the journey. They meet the head of the magicians, who is trying to trick the man into a useless voyage. The book has every fun experience to magic and willingness, and is a great book to read if you're into mysterious things. I loved this book, because the young kid gets to help a magician with his spells and journeys, and I've always wanted to be able to do stuff with magic. I felt very excited and anxious to read this book and just waited to turn the page to know what else is going to happen. I think a lot of little kids should like this book and people who are interested in magic an excitement.
Reviewer:	Megan, Age 13, Oakville
Date:	12/06/2006

Title:	Egyptolgy : search for the tomb of Osiris : being the journal of Miss Emily Sands
Author:	Candlewick Press
Review:
	ITS AUSOME ITS ALL ABOUT EGYPT AND ITS COOL MUMMIES !!
Reviewer:	Talon, Age 9, Tumwater
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	Eldest
Author:	Christopher Paolini
Review:
	I like this book because it was fantasy and adventure all in one book. It is part two in the Inheritance series. The beginning is kind of boring, but it gets cooler and better as you read it.
Reviewer:	Brandon, Age 11, Chehalis
Date:	10/26/2005

Title:	Eldest
Author:	Christopher Paolini
Review:
	Eragon is the best fantasy book in the history of the world... ...so read it!
Reviewer:	Wes M., Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	12/22/2006

Title:	Ella Enchanted
Author:	Gail Carson Levine
Review:
	I loved this book because it is so full of spunk and adventure I couldn't put it down! It is a funky twist on the classic Cinderella story and it is fabulous! The author made this book fraught with humor, excitement, and romance! This really and truly is a book worth reading.
Reviewer:	Allison, Age 10, North Mason
Date:	07/18/2006

Title:	Ella sets the stage
Author:	Carmela D'Amico
Review:
	This book would be an exellent begining reader for younger aged kids.
Reviewer:	Maria, Age 8, Olympia
Date:	10/13/2006

Title:	Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist
Author:	Liz Kessler
Review:
	I loved it because i loved it!
Reviewer:	Elizabeth, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	06/10/2008

Title:	Eragon
Author:	Christopher Paolini
Review:
	I loved this book because of its marvelous craft,this book is a complete MUST READ and you should so check it out soon.
Reviewer:	Maria, Age 8, Olympia
Date:	10/02/2006

Title:	Ersatz Elevator
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	I thought this sixth book to the unfortunate saga of the Baudelaire orphans was action-packed, funny, brainy, and somewhat weird. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to live in a penthouse on 667 Dark Avenue, with Esme and Jerome Squalor as their new guardians. But the treacherous Count Olaf - disguised as an auctioneer named Gunther - shows up with a new plan of getting their fortune. They soon find out that Esme is more interested in what is in and what is out to pay attention to what they are saying about Gunther, and Jerome is of little help himself. Through the whole book, the Baudelaire orphans encounter unfortunate things such as a darkened staircase, a red herring, some friends in a dire situation, three mysterious initials, a liar with an evil scheme, a secret passageway, parsley soda, and someone that they never suspected to be a wonderful lying actress. These and more will leave you weeping uncontrollably after you get done reading it. So, if you have a stomach that can only handle happy things like Cinderella stories, don't read this book. But, if your stomach is made of stronger stuff, then you might actually enjoy this book and maybe even find it humorous, like I did. Once again, Lemony Snicket tells another saddening chapter in the Baudelaire saga.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	escaping into the night
Author:	D. Dina Friedman
Review:
	it is a true book about what three kids lived through being a jew in the holocost it is a excellent book
Reviewer:	cuurtney, Age 15, Westport
Date:	03/28/2007

Title:	Escaping the giant wave
Author:	Peg Kehret
Review:
	I love this book it is so good I recomend it!!! It is full of suspence because a big tsunami comes and these kids have to get thruogh it and there parents are on a big cruise ship far away in the watter. Also there is a fire in the hotel there in!!!!!
Reviewer:	Elizabeth, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	The Exile
Author:	Kathryn Lasky
Review:
	I like this book because it has action and spys. Also because it has a great war in it.
Reviewer:	Matthew, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/07/2008

Title:	Exile
Author:	Kathryn Lasky
Review:
	This is the newest book from the awesome series Guardians of Ga'Hoole. If you read the last book(River of Wind) You should know about the Striga(Orlando) This owl has saved Soren's Daughter(Bell) Your going to be shocked to see what he does...
Reviewer:	Megan, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	02/06/2008

Title:	Exile
Author:	Kathryn Lasky
Review:
	The book is the worst book ever!!!
Reviewer:	Kara, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	02/07/2008

Title:	Exile
Author:	Kathryn Lasky
Review:
	I do not care what anybody says, this book rocks!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Ricky, Age 10, Yelm
Date:	02/07/2008

Title:	The adventures of Tintin: Explorers on the moon
Author:	Herge
Review:
	The adventures of Tintin is a grate series of books because they look like comics but have a lot of adventure. Explorers on the moon is my favorite in it Tintin and his friends become the first people to Explore the moon But they packed air for four people and found out thier where 8 people on bord! will tintin make it? find out in The adventures of Tintin: Explorers on the moon!
Reviewer:	Hannah, Age 9, Aberdeen
Date:	06/24/2008

Title:	Fablehaven
Author:	Brandon Mull
Review:
	LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	LIZ, Age 9, Yelm
Date:	06/04/2008

Title:	the Facts and fictions of minna Pratt
Author:	Patricia MacLachlan
Review:
	it it very cool
Reviewer:	hannah, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/13/2008

Title:	Fairest
Author:	Gail Carson Levine
Review:
	I liked it because it's just like Snow-White and has adventure.
Reviewer:	Diana, Age 12, Centralia
Date:	01/29/2007

Title:	The Fairy Tale Detectives
Author:	Michael Buckley
Review:
	I loved this book because it's a detective and fantasy story! There are 3 stories and each one will make you more anxious for the next one!
Reviewer:	Sam, Age 10, Tumwater
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	Faith and the Electric Dogs
Author:	Patrick Jennings
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, action-packed, and funny. I liked it because it was funny and action-packed.
Reviewer:	Ella, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Far side Gallery 5
Author:	Gary Larson
Review:
	i love this book.
Reviewer:	michael, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	Farmer Ham
Author:	Sillifant, Alec
Review:
	I liked it because I thought it was kind of funny. I thought it was fun to read.
Reviewer:	Austin, Age 9, Hoquiam
Date:	07/23/2008

Title:	Fat Kid Rules the World
Author:	K. L. Going
Review:
	I liked it because someone almost died!!
Reviewer:	Emily, Age 13, Aberdeen
Date:	08/04/2005

Title:	The First Four Years
Author:	Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review:
	This book was very exciting. It has all the stuff you like in a book.
Reviewer:	Ana
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Flight 29 Down
Author:	Walter Sorrells
Review:
	I liked the book (series). It's interesting and exciting. I can not put the book down.[great book!!!!!!!!!!!!]
Reviewer:	douglas, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/07/2008

Title:	The Friendship
Author:	Mildred Taylor
Review:
	I thought the book was really good because it taught about how black people and white people can get along. The little boy Jeremy was very brave because even thow he was white, he was still friends with the other black children and that was brave.
Reviewer:	Alexander, Age 7, Lacey
Date:	08/23/2006

Title:	From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Author:	E.L. Konigsburg
Review:
	I really liked this book because this book was really planned. Claudia and Jamie were both excellent hiders. This book was cutting edge. Jamie and Claudia really knew how to keep the reader in suspense. They did an excellent job of not allowing anyone to know who they were, what their names were or where they were hiding. I would really recommend to people who like a great mystery.
Reviewer:	Alexander, Age 8, Lacey
Date:	08/30/2006

Title:	Full Moon Fever
Author:	R. L. Stine
Review:
	I thought this book was scary. I liked this book because I always like a SCARY book!
Reviewer:	Lauren, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	A Girl from Yamhill : a memoir
Author:	Beverly Cleary
Review:
	I like this book because she talks about her early life in Oregon and living in her family farm.
Reviewer:	Tabitha, Age 12, Packwood
Date:	11/05/2006

Title:	The Giver
Author:	Lois Lowry
Review:
	Ohmigod!!!! This book totally gave me a perspective on a different world! The characters were so alive...You've just gotta read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Yarrow, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/05/2008

Title:	The Gladiators from Capula
Author:	Caroline Lawrence
Review:
	I thought this eighth book in the Roman Mysteries series was amazing, action-packed, funny, and full of facts. The Colosseum has recently opened and the games have begun. ten-year-old Flavia Gemina, nine-year-old Lupus, and ex-slave Nubia go to Rome to watch the games and try to find their friend, eleven-year-old Jonathan ben Mordecai, whom they believed perished in the terrible fire that claimed many people's lives. This book is full of twists and turns that will lead you to the truth of where Jonathan is. In the end, Nubia is faced with a huge choice to make between two people. You'll love this book! The only sad thing is that it's not available in the US yet. [Coming October 2005!]
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Go, dog, go!
Author:	P.D. Eastman
Review:
	I thought this book was funny.
Reviewer:	Anonymous, Age 5, Raymond
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Grim Grotto
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This eleventh book in A Series of Unfortunate Events was like all of the others: action-packed, funny, and brainy. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire take a trip in a rickety submarine known as the Queequeg with Captain Widdershins and his stepdaughter Fiona. The three orphans take part in the search for the sugar bowl, something that if Count Olaf got a hold of it would be deadly. In their search for the sugar bowl they encounter such things as mushrooms, an underwater expedition, the return of a nasty villain, a long-lost brother, and a horrid tap-dancing ballerina fairy-princess veterinarian. Read at your own risk.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 13, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Guardians of Ga'Hoole Series
Author:	Kathryn Lasky
Review:
	This book was action packed, sad, and full of facts. It's about this owlet named Sorren who gets pushed out of his nest and gets taken to this freaky owl school where evil owls brainwash owlets. The way they hypnotize them is a thing called moon blinking, and they moonblinked all the owlets except Sorren and his friend Gylfie. They get help from a few inside sources and make it out. On the way home they meet two owls. A burrowing owl named Digger, who's brother was EATEN by a St. Aggies patrol (St. Aggies is the school) and Twilight, who was abandoned and grew up at the 'Orphans School of Tough Learning'.
Reviewer:	Sirius, Age 8, Centralia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	This book was amazing, action packed, funny, scary, sad, gross, full of facts, brainy, and weird. I love harry potter because the school and the houses also because it is odd and kool to learn the characters!!
Reviewer:	Harry, Age 13, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	all harry potter books
Author:	jk rowling
Review:
	all 7 are the worst books EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	elli, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/23/2008

Title:	Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Author:	Rowlings
Review:
	It was exciting because it was full of danger. I didn't want to put the book down.
Reviewer:	Baylee, Age 11, Shelton
Date:	02/13/2007

Title:	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	The "Chamber of Secrets" is about a boy who is named Harry Potter and challenges a huge snake to save a girl. It is a great book.
Reviewer:	Laura, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	this book was so awesome full of action and adventure you will not want to put this book down until your finished then you will want to read it again and again and again!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Caitlin, Age 12, Westport
Date:	02/26/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I like this book because it has lots of details.
Reviewer:	James, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/07/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I like this book because it keeps you on the edge of your seat, it never gets boring. I recommend any adventure lovers this book all my friends have read it.
Reviewer:	Cassidy B., Age 12, Tenino
Date:	02/08/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I loved this book it was full of action I can't wait till the movie! I highly recomend this book for any fantasy fans!
Reviewer:	Brett, Age 12, Montesano
Date:	10/31/2007

Title:	Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I like it because its fantasy and has a good story line.
Reviewer:	Isiah, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/13/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I liked the Goblet of Fire because it has romance and alot of meaness in it but is still really nice as they help each other in the triwizard tournament
Reviewer:	Cassidy, Age 12, Tenino
Date:	08/08/2007

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I thought this book was action-packed and scary. The book was about Harry Potter. Harry's mother and father died by Lord Voldamort who put a curse on them and they died. Some how Harry survived and he went to go live with his Uncle Vernon and his Aunt Petunia who say his parents died in a car crash. Then Harry goes to this school, Hogwarts, which is only for witches and wizards. At the end (since this book is so long) Harry battles Lord Voldamort. THE END
Reviewer:	Lindsey, Age 11, Winlock
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I thought this book was action-packed. I liked the part of the book when Harry fought creatures to win the tournament. The book was great!
Reviewer:	Marissa, Age 8, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing. I loved this book because it was action packed and very funny and cool.
Reviewer:	Mike, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
Reviewer:	Alexandria, Yelm
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I liked it because there was a ton of real mystical creatures. I think they are real . Everything was awesome too. Thank you J.K. Rowling!!!!
Reviewer:	Carly, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	07/22/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	It was the best!!!
Reviewer:	Jeff, Age 8, Montesano
Date:	09/15/2005

Title:	harry potter and the half blood prince
Author:	j.k. Rowling
Review:
	This book is filled with action especially when Harry goes on a mission to destroy the Horcruxes.
Reviewer:	xavier, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/02/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and the half-blood prince
Author:	J.K.Rowling
Review:
	I loved this book it really held me on the edge of my chair. When i was reading this book i found out that J.K.Rowling was a girl and that really suprised me!
Reviewer:	morgan, Age 11, Centralia
Date:	12/07/2006

Title:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I really liked Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix. It was a really great book. The part where the DA and Order was fighting the Death Eaters kept me on the edge and I especially didn't want to put the book down then. I liked the book a ton. Give thanks to J.K. Rowling for writing such a good book!
Reviewer:	Arianna, Age 5, Olympia
Date:	04/19/2007

Title:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	i loved this book it was sooo good i think you would be crazy not to read this book!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Caitlin, Age 12, Westport
Date:	02/26/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I thought it was awesome because it unravels a lot of secrets. It has a lot of action.
Reviewer:	Xavier, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/27/2008

Title:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	This book was action-packed. I liked Harry's 5th year at Hogwarts because it was action packed and full of adventure. IT WAS AWESOME!!!!
Reviewer:	Chandler, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/02/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I like this book because it is interesting and suspense creating. I would like to read it again.
Reviewer:	Anonymous, Age 12
Date:	10/06/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	I liked this book because it has many adventurous parts. Also because Harry figures out that he will trust Sirius Black now and be his godfather. He has a lot at Howarts to worry about so now he is learning to ride a hippogriff. Hagrid will probally be fired because Malfoy fell off Buckbeak and broke his wrist.
Reviewer:	Cassandra, Age 9, Centralia
Date:	04/01/2006

Title:	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Author:	J.K.Rowling
Review:
	I liked this book because the author put in many secrets and hid things. It was also very exciting.
Reviewer:	Maria, Age 8, Olympia
Date:	09/05/2006

Title:	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, action packed, funny, and scary. It just sucked you in after the first few chapters, unlike the first two.
Reviewer:	Renee, Age 11, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Author:	J. K. Rowling
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing. I thought this book was amazing because I like wizardry books. I've enjoyed reading this book.
Reviewer:	Katie
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Author:	J.K. Rowling
Review:
	because I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	jayde, Age 11, Yelm
Date:	05/28/2008

Title:	Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
Author:	Cynthia Rylant
Review:
	I like "Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea." The funniest part of the book is when Mudge ate three hot dogs in one big gulp. My favorite part of the book is when they build the sand castle and when Mudge saves the lobster. My favorite thing they eat are the cherry snowcones.
Reviewer:	Maggie, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Henry and Ribsy
Author:	Beverly Cleary
Review:
	I thought this book was full of facts. I liked it because I like mysteries.
Reviewer:	Chelsea, Raymond
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Herbie Jones and the Class Gift
Author:	Suzy Kline
Review:
	Herbie and his friend had to get the teacher’s gift.
Reviewer:	Jordan, Yelm
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Herman the Helper
Author:	Robert Kraus
Review:
	It was about a squid helping all friends: little, young, old, and poor. Because he loved to help them because they helped him. In the end he washed his face and hands and all over him and they ate supper. He helped himself to the mashed potatos.
Reviewer:	Jake, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Holes
Author:	Louis Sachar
Review:
	This book was funny, gross, and weird. I liked the book because it had a lot of things that you had to figure out to get it.
Reviewer:	Michelle, Age 11, Winlock
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Holes
Author:	Louis Sachar
Review:
	it was AWESOME !!!
Reviewer:	duncan, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	06/06/2008

Title:	Hoofbeats of Danger
Author:	Holly Hughes
Review:
	This book was amazing. This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat!! When I was reading this book I didn't want to stop. ENJOY :} !!
Reviewer:	Shelby, Age 12, Centralia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Hoofbeats of danger
Author:	Holly Hughes
Review:
	This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat!! When I was reading this book I didn't want to stop. ENJOY :} !!
Reviewer:	Shelby, Age 12, Centralia
Date:	07/22/2005

Title:	Hoot
Author:	Carl Hiaasen
Review:
	I LOVED this book. I read it SUPER-FAST, becuase it was one of those books that you can't put down!! So all I'm trying to say is to check out this bok at your library and READ IT!!!
Reviewer:	Haleigh, Age 11, Elma
Date:	09/28/2006

Title:	Hoot
Author:	Carl Hiaasen
Review:
	I sorta liked it. I disliked how it had two different scenes and stuff but I liked some of it...other wise snore
Reviewer:	Kacie, Age 11, Montesano
Date:	10/30/2006

Title:	Hostile Hospital
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	I thought this eighth A Series of Unfortunate Events book was action-packed, funny, and brainy. Fleeing from the police and angry citizens, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire hide in the Heimlich Hospital where they are employed to work in the Library of Records. Throughout this book they encounter a suspicious shopkeeper, unnecessary surgery, an intercom system, anesthesia, heart-shaped balloons, and some very startling news about a fire. Read at your own risk.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 13, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	How to Eat Fried Worms
Author:	Thomas Rockwell
Review:
	I liked this book because it is just so gross, that's why its funny.
Reviewer:	Kiley, Age 11, Yelm
Date:	11/25/2006

Title:	The Ink Drinker
Author:	Eric Sanvoisin
Review:
	I thought this book was weird. A man comes to the book store every day. The book shop owners son found that the books didn't have any ink in the books.
Reviewer:	Chelsea, Age 11, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Inkheart
Author:	Cornelia Funke
Review:
	I loved Inkheart! The suspense, charecters and plot lead me to barley ever put it down! If you want a book that will make you feel like your in the story (literly) then Inkheart is for you!
Reviewer:	Christina, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	11/19/2008

Title:	Into the land of the unicorns
Author:	Bruce Coville
Review:
	It was the greatest book ever.
Reviewer:	Elizabeth, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/15/2008

Title:	The Ironwood Tree
Author:	Tony Diterlizzi
Review:
	It's about three kids named Jared, Simon, and Mallory and their sister who has been taken by some gnomes and they have to go and save her.
Reviewer:	Billy, Age 7, Shelton
Date:	04/20/2007

Title:	Island of the Aunts
Author:	Eva Ibbotson
Review:
	Island of the Aunts is the best book I have ever read. It is about three aunts who live on an island helping animals. When suddenly they need someone to help them take care of all the animals and the island itself. So they go to places to become aunts and they kidnap three children and bring them back to the island. They chose children because adults can’t keep secrets. Then one boy called his dad on his cell phone and his dad who is rich comes on his yacht and tries to find the island, but he does not know that he is followed by the police.
Reviewer:	Baylee, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Island of the Giant Pokemon
Author:	Tracey West
Review:
	It was so boring zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Reviewer:	Evan, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2008

Title:	Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Author:	Terry Collins
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, action-packed, and funny. Comments: I liked how the book was different from the movie. It was adventurous.
Reviewer:	Shaun, Age 7, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Julie Krone, a Winning Jockey
Author:	Dorothy Callahan
Review:
Reviewer:	Jenny, Yelm
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Junie B, First Grader: Boss of Lunch
Author:	Barbara Park
Review:
	I thought this book was action-packed, funny, silly, and weird. Junie B. Jones is very funny and when you read books about Junie B. Jones you always laugh. She helped out in the cafeteria and finally helped pass out cookies in the classroom.
Reviewer:	Sarah, Age 8, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Kiki Strike: inside the shadow city
Author:	Kirsten Miller
Review:
	no action at all
Reviewer:	ashley, Age 11, Centralia
Date:	07/03/2007

Title:	The Last Of The Really Great Whangdoodles
Author:	Julie Andrews Edwards
Review:
	This book is awesome. Everyone should read it.
Reviewer:	morgan, Age 11, Centralia
Date:	07/25/2006

Title:	The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
Author:	Julie Andrews Edwards
Review:
	The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles book was excellent, it was full of fun.When my mom sometimes read it to me I closed my eyes and I could see what's happening in the story. MAKE SURE YOU READ IT THIS SUMMER
Reviewer:	Rach, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	07/22/2005

Title:	Leonardo the terrible monster
Author:	Mo Willems
Review:
	Its entertaing! When I was on a roud trip to L.A., I was reading it the whole time!
Reviewer:	Roxy, Age 9, Aberdeen
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	The Lightning Thief
Author:	Rick Riordan
Review:
	Its the best book in the world you can actually understand it when you read it.
Reviewer:	Ben, Age 10, Shelton
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	The Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe
Author:	C.S. Lewis
Review:
	This book is AWSOME!!! It will take somone far away to the land of Narnia!!!!
Reviewer:	Emma, Age 10, Shelton
Date:	06/12/2008

Title:	The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
Author:	C. S. Lewis
Review:
	You would probably like this book because it is an adventure through the woods.
Reviewer:	Susan, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Little House in the Big Woods
Author:	Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review:
	This is the first book in the Little House series. I thought that this book was full of facts. It tells of the life of Laura, her sister Mary, and her father and mother, who live in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. It is very interesting.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Little House in the Big Woods
Author:	Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review:
	I like "Little House in the Big Woods" because I like the stories that Laura's dad tells about Laura's grandfather and himself.
Reviewer:	Clara, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Little house on Rocky Ridge
Author:	Roger Lea MacBride
Review:
	This book is about this girl named Rose and she and the Cooleys and her Mother and Father are going to go to start a new life at a diffrent place and riase a farm!!!!It is very exiting and venteros I recommend it!
Reviewer:	Elizabeth, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	Little Women
Author:	Louisa May Alcott
Review:
Reviewer:	Itzel, Age 10, Centralia
Date:	02/25/2006

Title:	The Lonely Scarecrow
Author:	Tim Preston
Review:
	I thought this book was sad. In the end of the book he makes friends with the animals.
Reviewer:	Terran, Age 9, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Lord Brocktree : a tale of Redwall
Author:	Brian Jaqcues
Review:
	This book ROCKSS! There is so much action and cool stuff. It's in the redwall series. REDWALLLL!!
Reviewer:	Alex, Age 10, Tenino
Date:	07/06/2006

Title:	Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Author:	J. R. R. Tolkien
Review:
	The Lord of the Rings is a story about four Hobbits that go on an adventure to destroy an evil magical ring that if you put it on you disappear, until you take it off. There are black riders that hunt them, named Ring Wraths. They have to meet a wizard named Gandalf at the Inn of the Prancing Pony. When they get there, he he’s there. So, they meet a person named Aragorn. But, they call him Strider. He leads them to a village of elves. Soon they meet other people like swordsmen dwarves and elves. Sonn a dwaft named Gimli, a swordsman named Aragorn, and elf named Legolas, another swordsman named Baramir, a Hobbit named Frodo, a Hobbit named Pipbin, a Hobbit named Mary, and a Hobbit named Sam go with Frodo and Gandalf. So they start their journey. And face Orks and Orakie. In the end, Frodo tries to leave by himself, but Sam comes with him.
Reviewer:	Jessica
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The lost years of merlin
Author:	T. A. Barron
Review:
	I thought this book was none of the above. the merlin books are pretty good, i would advise for ages 10-12. The author obviosly did a lot of merlin research to create a young wizard struggling with his emerging powers. the only problem is that merlin blacks out and wakes up somewhere else ALOT. Trust me, you will like this book if you are a fan of merlin, or just a person who wants a good fantasy story.
Reviewer:	Ruth, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	07/22/2005

Title:	Magic tree house series
Author:	Mary Pope Osborne
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing and action-packed. I like all the Magic Tree House books because when I start one I can't put it down because it makes me feel like I'm there!
Reviewer:	Kit Kat, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Magician's Nephew (series: Chronicles of Narnia)
Author:	C.S. Lewis
Review:
	I like the part when the lion sings.
Reviewer:	Cassidy, Age 11, Tenino
Date:	09/12/2006

Title:	Magyk
Author:	Angie Sage
Review:
	This book is so good! you'll read it as fast as you can and when you're done you'll wish there was more! It's full of magic and adventure!
Reviewer:	Kate, Age 11, Westport
Date:	02/26/2008

Title:	Magyk
Author:	Angie Sage
Review:
	It was awesome! If you like Harry Potter than you will sure like this book! I definitely think you should read this book!
Reviewer:	Andrea, Age 11, Ocean Park
Date:	03/18/2008

Title:	Mary Anne Saves the Day
Author:	Anne M. Martin
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing. I liked it because in the middle I thought she was going to die but she didn't.
Reviewer:	Victoria, Age 11, Winlock
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Math Wiz
Author:	BETSY DUFFEY
Review:
	I liked this book because its about a boy who hates P.E but makes a friend. Making a friend makes P.E alot better.
Reviewer:	Megan, Age 8, Lacey
Date:	07/24/2007

Title:	Matilda
Author:	Roald Dahl
Review:
	This book is filled with fun and more. I loved it so mutch I read this book by the fire and finished the whole thing if you read this book I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
Reviewer:	sierra, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	12/14/2007

Title:	Max the Mighty
Author:	Rodman Philbrick
Review:
	It had non-stop action and great funnies.
Reviewer:	haydn, Age 12, Westport
Date:	02/26/2008

Title:	May Bird: And the Ever After
Author:	Jodi Lynn Anderson
Review:
	I think this book is a HAVE to read. May Bird is one of those daring people that makes even creepy gouls to bone rattling skeletons look like pieces of wobbly Jello.
Reviewer:	Candy, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	08/11/2008

Title:	The Meanest Doll in the World
Author:	Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin
Review:
	Its very funny and still has a little bit of a mystery.
Reviewer:	Mica, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/11/2008

Title:	Meet Samantha, an American Girl
Author:	Susan Adler
Review:
	It takes place in 1904.Samantha befriends a next door servant girl named Nellie o' Malley.It is a great,Exellent book!
Reviewer:	Megan, Age 11, Shelton
Date:	01/18/2008

Title:	Meet Samantha: An American Girl
Author:	Susan S. Adler
Review:
	Samantha was an orphan, so it was interesting to find out how she lived.
Reviewer:	Jordyn, Age 11, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Megan's Island
Author:	Willo Davis Roberts
Review:
	I thought this book was scary and sad. I liked the book because it was exciting and you would never know what would happen next!
Reviewer:	Jill, Age 12, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Midnight for Charlie Bone
Author:	Jenny Nimmo
Review:
	i loved this book! it was awesome!!!!!! i couldn't put it down it was like a magnet. it was disastrous,magical and interesting. if your reading this, totally get the book and start reading
Reviewer:	sami, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/06/2008

Title:	Midnight for Charlie Bone
Author:	Jenny Nimmo
Review:
	i loved this book! it was awesome!!!!!! i couldn't put it down it was like a magnet. it was disastrous,magical and interesting. if your reading this, totally get the book and start reading
Reviewer:	sami, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/06/2008

Title:	The Miserable Mill
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	I thought this book was action packed, funny, gross, brainy, and weird. The fourth book to A Series of Unfortunate Events is just as brilliant as the others. This story was action packed, funny, a little gross 'cause someone gets chopped up in a saw, brainy, and a little weird. Follow the horrid lives of the three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, as they are forced to live and work at the Lucky Smells Lumbermill. It's a great summer reading book! Those that love stories with suspense will gobble this book up in no time. The Miserable Mill is a great book. I think that anybody that reads it will think the same. The book is about three orphans that have to go to the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill and have to work there. When the boy gets tripped by a man, he has to go to an eye clinic to get new glasses. But when he gets there the people hypnotize him.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Miserable Mill
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	The Miserable Mill is a great book. I think that anybody that reads it will think the same. The book is about three orphans that have to go to the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill and have to work there. When the boy gets tripped by a man, he has to go to an eye clinic to get new glasses. But when he gets there the people hypnotize him.
Reviewer:	Baylee, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Mittens
Author:	Schaefer, Lola M.
Review:
	i sorda liked it but i know my little sister loved the story mittens even thow it only took me three minutes to read it to her and i hope other little kids like it thow
Reviewer:	sierra, Age 10, Yelm
Date:	02/19/2008

Title:	Molly learns a lesson
Author:	Valerie Tripp
Review:
	It was very good when Molly and Susan and Linda were geting bottle caps from lots of different blocks. Also when they came to a house where the other girls were kniting and then when someones mom came over.
Reviewer:	Alexandria, Age 8, Lacey
Date:	07/09/2008

Title:	Moosekitos : a moose family reunion
Author:	Palatini, Margie
Review:
	I almost felzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.Good night! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Reviewer:	Molly, Age 8, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Author:	Alison Mcghee
Review:
	This book was funny because it Mrs. Watson wants your teeth and because she have a purple tongue and she has a teeth necklace.
Reviewer:	Whitney, Age 8, Naselle
Date:	05/20/2005

Title:	Mud Flat April Fool
Author:	James Stevenson
Review:
	This book was: amazing, action-packed, funny, and silly. I liked the pictures.
Reviewer:	Alex, Age 4, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Murphy's Island
Author:	McKenna, Colleen O'Shaughnessy
Review:
	I liked the part where Laura got hurt and everyone came and helped get her to the mainland(to the hospital).and how brian was so nice to the murphys and when stevie lost his bike brian gave him a new one.and gert was mean to the murphs at the beging then at the end she was really nice to the murphys
Reviewer:	mattysen, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	03/18/2008

Title:	My brother made me do it
Author:	Peg Kehret
Review:
	it shows a real life experience
Reviewer:	claudia, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/10/2007

Title:	My Side of the Mountain
Author:	Jean Craighead George
Review:
	I enjoy survival books.
Reviewer:	Sage, Age 12, Salkum
Date:	11/11/2006

Title:	My Sister The Witch
Author:	Ellen Conford
Review:
	Hey, you are you interested in mysteries And realistic fiction? If you are then this book is definitely for you. We liked the book. We liked it because it was funny & adventureous. Also, it was mysterious. We like witches. It was about a boy named Norman Newman that thinks his sister is a witch. But she is really in a play and she's playing the witch. Throughout the book he is scared because he thinks his sister would turn him into a lizard. That's what the story was about.
Reviewer:	Bryanna , Idalis, Miranda, Kharina, Aaliyah, Quinn, Age 10, Oakville
Date:	04/04/2007

Title:	Mystery At The Zoo
Author:	Megen Mcdonald
Review:
	I really liked this book because it is really interesting. Kit and her friends start to unravel a mystery, in the middle of school,and it takes place in the depression! Mystery lovers,you will love it!
Reviewer:	Samantha, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	12/14/2007

Title:	Nancy Drew Mystery Stories
Author:	Carolyn Keene
Review:
	I LIKE THE NANCY DREW BOOKS BECAUSE SOMETIMES THEY'RE SUSPENSEFUL AND SOMETIMES THEY'RE JUST ACTION. I LOVE NANCY DREW BOOKS BECAUSE THERE'S ALWAYS A MYSTERY!!!
Reviewer:	McKena, Age 11, Ilwaco
Date:	07/22/2005

Title:	Naruto Volume 25
Author:	Kishimoto, Masashi
Review:
	I liked it because it was about Sasuke and Itachi Uchiha, but it was sad, too. LOTS of action!
Reviewer:	Austin, Age 10, Hoquiam
Date:	07/22/2008

Title:	Nate the Great
Author:	Marjorie Sharmat
Review:
	I like that nate looks for thangs that he dose or don'n see coming
Reviewer:	cecilia, Age 10, Chehalis
Date:	07/03/2007

Title:	The Neverending Story
Author:	Michael Ende
Review:
	This book was amazing, action packed, scary and weird. I loved this book so much because I really enjoy fantasy. It has an absorbing plot and characters that will definitely grab your attention. It's a little long and involved, but once you get into it, you cannot get out. Believe me, I read it all in 2 days because I just couldn't stop reading! I wish everyone would read this book, because no matter who you are, I promise, you will love it- if you know what I mean!
Reviewer:	Elle, Age 12, Lacey
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Night of the Living Dummy
Author:	R. L. Stine
Review:
	I like all of the Goosebump books.
Reviewer:	Logan, Age 12, Centralia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	No More Dead Dogs
Author:	Gordon Korman
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, funny, and silly. I liked when Wallace ruined the play.
Reviewer:	Tyler, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Olive's Ocean
Author:	Kevin Henkes
Review:
	I liked this book because it taught me how to sleep.
Reviewer:	Sarah, Age 12, Westport
Date:	04/04/2008

Title:	On The Run
Author:	Gordon Korman
Review:
	THis is an AWESOME action packed series where two preteen kids try to clear their parent's names while running from the police who are trying to protect the kids while they are running across the country, if that doesn't make you interested go read the book!!!!!
Reviewer:	Erin, Age 11, Centralia
Date:	04/05/2007

Title:	Our Only May Amelia
Author:	Jennifer Holm
Review:
	i love this book because may amelia was the only girl ever born on the nasel. so she acts like her brothers. she does boy things. then her mom has a baby then the baby die like a couple days later. if you read it you'll now more. i really think you should read it.
Reviewer:	Autumn, Age 12, Lacey
Date:	12/17/2007

Title:	Out of The Dust
Author:	Karen Hesse
Review:
	It was so boring I thought I was DEAD! I mean who would write sutch a boring book? Not me. I could write a book ten times better.
Reviewer:	Sarah, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	05/13/2008

Title:	Over the River and Through the Wood
Author:	Lydia Marie Child
Review:
	A baby flying. It handed on a gorilla’s hand in the parade. The family was driving to Grandpa’s house. The baby jumped out the window. The mom and dad didn’t know. At the end the Grandma caught the baby in the hat. And the baby got to eat all the pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day!
Reviewer:	Jake, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Phantom Toolbooth
Author:	Norton Juster
Review:
	THIS BOOK WAS SO BORING! I didn't even read half!
Reviewer:	Baylee, Age 11, Shelton
Date:	05/17/2007

Title:	Pippi in the South Seas
Author:	Lindgren, Astrid
Review:
	I liked this book because it was very funny and unexpecting.
Reviewer:	winnie, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	12/14/2007

Title:	Pirates of Pompeii
Author:	Mary Pope Osbourne
Review:
	I thought this third Roman Myseries book was amazing, action-packed, funny, and full of facts. Mt. Vesuvius has erupted, burying Pompeii and many other towns nearby, making many once-wealthy people into refugees. In a refugee camp, someone has been kidnapping little kids and no one knows who. Until ten-year-old Flavia Gemina and her friends Jonathan ben Mordecai, her slave Nubia, and a mute beggar boy named Lupus decide to solve the mystery of the missing children. Packed full with suspense scenes, risky behavior, and many twists and turns, this will keep you turning the pages until you're done with it. And even then you'll still be hungry for more! An amazing book.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Pirates Past Noon
Author:	Mary Pope Osbourne
Review:
	This book was action packed. I like the Magic Treehouse series and they have a magic treehouse. This day they went to a beach and saw a pirate ship coming. Three pirates got on a rowboat and captured the kids. The rest of the book was about their adventures on the island.
Reviewer:	Hannah, Age 7, Shelton
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Pokemon
Author:	Tracey West
Review:
	These books are adventures.
Reviewer:	noah, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/06/2008

Title:	Ponies At The Point
Author:	Ben M. Baglio
Review:
	I liked this book because this girl is on vacation with her parents. Her parents are vets and they help animals. Mandy and her friend James see a pony that needs help because she has a halter that is cutting into her neck. Mandy finally distractes the mother to get the halter off the little pony.
Reviewer:	Cassandra, Age 9, Centralia
Date:	08/15/2006

Title:	Pony In A Package
Author:	Ben M. Baglio
Review:
	This book is the absolute best book in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Hali, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	The Popcorn Dragon
Author:	Jane Thayer
Review:
	I think this book was really really funny...! Sometimes I think a lot of these little kid's books are a snore... But this one is funny! Now I read chapter books but sometimes I dig in my books and I read THE POPCORN DRAGON because it gets funnier each time I read it! So for all you people that don't think books are funny...read THE POPCORN DRAGON.
Reviewer:	Emily, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	07/22/2005

Title:	Prince Caspian
Author:	C.S. Lewis
Review:
	It dosen't make you snore like other books and it is great for kids with lots of action and intresting things but it does have lots of fantisy
Reviewer:	Anya, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	Princess Academy
Author:	Shannon Hale
Review:
	Really boring made me want to go to bed really early like.......... 2:00 pm The ending was stupid...... Yawn
Reviewer:	Emily, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	06/06/2008

Title:	The princess bride
Author:	William Goldman
Review:
	This is a great story . You will really love it.
Reviewer:	Vanessa, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	07/02/2007

Title:	The Princess Bride
Author:	William Goldman
Review:
	I loved how creative it was and how each character was explained well. He did not just leave those minor characters out he gave them pretty big roles too!
Reviewer:	Shamitha, Age 12, Shelton
Date:	01/14/2007

Title:	Princess Furball
Author:	Charlotte Huck and Anita Lobel
Review:
	This book is about a princess. She was going to get married to an ogre. Then she asked her father to make beautiful dresses. One made out of the sun, one made as shiny as the moon, and one as silver as the stars. Then she asked her father to hunt all the animals in the kingdom and make them in one coat. In the end she went to take the bowl of soup to the king and the king found the ring that he had put on her hand and found out that she was the princess. He married “Furball.”
Reviewer:	Jessica, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Ramona The Pest
Author:	Beverly Cleary
Review:
	I liked this book because RAMONA is always trying to get in trouble.
Reviewer:	Itzel, Age 10, Centralia
Date:	04/03/2006

Title:	Ramona's World
Author:	Beverly Cleary
Review:
	This book was: funny. I like Ramona. She was a great character. If I had to choose from all the books in the world, this book would be the one I'd choose. And to all who read this review: you have to read this book.
Reviewer:	Jessica, Age 11, North Mason
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Ranger's Apprentice: The Burning Bridge
Author:	John Flanagan
Review:
	It was a really good book probaly my favorite of the series, I mean it was cool how it ended and just the story itself was really exiciting.
Reviewer:	Jonathan, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	10/16/2007

Title:	Ranger's Apprentice: The Icebound Land
Author:	John Flanagan
Review:
	This book didn't have too much action, but it kept me on the edge of my seat because of the stuff that were haping. I really recomend this series it is amazing.
Reviewer:	Jonathan, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	10/18/2007

Title:	Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins Of Gorlan
Author:	John Flanagan
Review:
	It isn't really packed with action, but it is a good stater book to the series.
Reviewer:	Jonathan, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	10/18/2007

Title:	The Reptile Room
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	The Reptile Room is the second book in the unfortunate series called A Series of Unfortunate Events. Like all the others, it was funny, silly, brainy, and weird. Those that like to read about a room full of snakes, an unfortunate death that is quite hard to prove that it's a murder, and a sinister villain, this book it quite good. Those that hate stories with sad events and bad endings, do not read this book. Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire go through another perilous journey.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Revenge of the Sith
Author:	Patricia C. Wrede
Review:
	I liked this book because it is the story about when Anikan Skywalker, a jedi, turns to the dark side of the force because he thinks that the emporor can save his wife. He then becomes Darth Vader.
Reviewer:	Megan, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	12/22/2007

Title:	The Ruins of Gorlan
Author:	John Flanagan
Review:
	I liked how rangers can pretty much make themselves invisible.
Reviewer:	xavier, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	09/22/2008

Title:	The Ruins of Gorlan
Author:	John Flanagan
Review:
	In the Ruins of Gorlan a young boy becomes the apprentice of a ranger. The boy goes on a journey to kill dangerous beasts, to save lives, and show his courage and confidence.
Reviewer:	Wes, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	08/28/2006

Title:	The Ruins of Gorlan
Author:	John Flanagan
Review:
	In the Ruins of Gorlan a young boy becomes the apprentice of a ranger. The boy goes on a journey to kill dangerous beasts, to save lives, and show his courage and confidence.
Reviewer:	Wes, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	08/28/2006

Title:	Scary stories to tell in the dark
Author:	Alvin Schwartz
Review:
	Its very creepy ! I had nightmares last time I read it, and I'm a tomboy!
Reviewer:	Lani, Age 9, Aberdeen
Date:	05/08/2008

Title:	The Scholastic Book of Lists
Author:
Review:
	I thought this book was funny, silly, gross, full of facts, brainy, and weird. It was very interesting and parents thought you were learning!
Reviewer:	Chloe, Age 11, Yelm
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Searching For David's Heart
Author:	Cherie Bennett
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing and sad. It's about this girl named Darcy who loses her brother David. Darcy's Parents decide to send David's heart for a transplant. Darcy belives that if she finds the person who has David's heart, she will have found her brother and in some way he will still be alive so with her friend Sam, she begins searching. I like this book because it's about being willing to run away with nothing and it's just really great so read it!
Reviewer:	Jade, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Secret of Red Gate Farm
Author:	Carolyn Keene
Review:
	I like this book because it has a lot of mystery and that is my favorite type of book and also because it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Reviewer:	Cassidy Ballenger, Age 12, Tenino
Date:	01/31/2008

Title:	The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (Nancy Drew mysteries)
Author:	Caroline Keene
Review:
	It has no mystery like the other books and just sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	Cassidy, Age 12, Tenino
Date:	08/08/2007

Title:	Secret Santa
Author:	D. E. Athkins
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, scary and gross.
Reviewer:	Taylor, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Secret Santa
Author:	D. E. Athkins
Review:
	I thought this book was amazing, scary and full of facts. It was interesting and always made you guess what was going to happen next!!
Reviewer:	Maggie and Colleen, Westport
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Secrets of Vesuvius
Author:	Caroline Lawrence
Review:
	This is the second book in the Roman Mysteries series and a good book at that. I thought it was amazing, action-packed, funny, and full of facts. Ten-year-old Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan ben Mordecia, Nubia, and Lupus go to stay at Flavia's uncle's farm in Pompeii. Whilst there, they try to solve a riddle that leads to the greatest treasure ever imagined! But, what they don't know is that Mt. Vesuvius is an active volcano about to erupt. This wonderful mystery teaches you a lot about Roman life, what it means to be a good parent, and what happened on the disastrous day of August 24th in the year 79 A.D.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	A Series of Unfortunate Events
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This book was amazing, action packed, funny, scary, sad, gross, full of facts, brainy, and weird. I like a series of unfortunate events because it was kool and also interesting about their guardians.
Reviewer:	Harry, Age 13, Tumwater
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Shiloh
Author:	Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Review:
	Shiloh is an amazing book. The three main characters are Shiloh the dog, eleven year old Marty, and Judd Travers. Marty first meets Shiloh when the dog follows him home. The boy falls in love with him and wants to keep him especailly after the cruel way Judd treats his dogs. If you read Shiloh, be prepared for a sad, sweet story. I think that you should read this book because you see what happens when you lie and how things sometimes can turn out. Marty finally goes to Judd and talks to him. He says something that makes him skip home and tell his family the news. It all turns out right. So dog or no dog, I still think you should read this book. That is, if you want to find out what happens to Shiloh. So find a cozy chair and let yourself drift into the world of a young beagle on a great adventure!
Reviewer:	Rachel, Age 10, South Bend
Date:	07/06/2005

Title:	The Slippery Slope
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This tenth A Series of Unfortunate Events book was action-packed, funny, and brainy. Violet and Klaus follow Count Olaf up the Mortmain Mountains, hoping to reach V.F.D. headquarters in the Valley of Four Drafts and rescue their sister, Sunny, who has been captured by the evil villain. Throughout their horrid journey they encounter many troublesome things such as snow gnats, a group of organized youngsters, a covered casserole dish, a slippery slope, surprising news, and a survivor from a terrible fire. If you ever find yourself picking this book up, let it slip from your hands and run away.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 13, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Song of the Lioness
Author:	Tamora Pierce
Review:
	This is my absolute FAVORITE series, I know that this is amazing but I personally think that it's even better then the Harry Potter series. One reason that I really like this series is because it's pretty much about everything, there's action in it, magic and even love!!! It is a great series, and I definitely think that people should read it!
Reviewer:	Maya, Age 12, Olympia
Date:	05/25/2006

Title:	Spectacular Stone Soup
Author:	Giff, Patricia Reilly
Review:
	I liked the book because of the adventures, like when they made stone soup.
Reviewer:	Samantha, Age 11, Shelton
Date:	02/06/2007

Title:	Spiderwick Chronicles
Author:	Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Review:
	Spiderwick is fantasy by genre and excellent to read. It's also adventure and mystery. There is a series of five Spiderwick books. Jarred, Simon, and Malory Grace are three regular kids lost in two worlds. The human world and a world of fantasy creatures. They encounter elfs, hobgoblins, brownies, and dwarves just to name a few. Anyway, Spiderwick is an excellent series.
Reviewer:	Chandler, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	05/10/2006

Title:	Stinker From Space
Author:	Pamela F. Service
Review:
	I like this book because it showed how an alien can fit in with humans. It also shows how he works with them until he can get a space shuttle so he can go home to hes home planet.
Reviewer:	Adam, Age 12, North Mason
Date:	01/24/2008

Title:	The Terrible EEK: A Japanese Tale
Author:	Patricia A. Compton
Review:
	This book is about a thief getting scared of the terrible “leak” and the boy asking his father what he was afraid of. The thief fell into the hole and the wolf thinking that the thief was the leak and the thief thinking that the wolf was the “EEK.” At the end all the animals the thief ran home to their warm and gentle homes in the forest. The boy and his father and his mother all went to sleep in their cozy little home.
Reviewer:	Jake, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	There's a Wocket in my Pocket
Author:	Dr. Seuss
Review:
	I like "There's a Wocket in My Pocket" because it rhymes a lot. Because he has a strange house.
Reviewer:	Alexander, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	There's a Wocket in my Pocket
Author:	Dr. Seuss
Review:
	"There's a Wocket in My Pocket" because it's a funny book to me. And because I like the rhymes.
Reviewer:	Derrick, Hoquiam
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	These Happy Golden Years
Author:	Laura Ingalls Wilder
Review:
	i liked the book because Almanzo asked her to marry him.
Reviewer:	Itzel, Age 10, Centralia
Date:	02/25/2006

Title:	The Thief Lord
Author:	Cornelia Funke
Review:
	This book was amazing, funny, and sad. This book was cool. It is set in Venice, and these two kids, their parents died so they had to live with their Aunt, who they hated, and they didn't originally live in Venice, but their mom had told them about it so they wanted to go there. They met a band of streets kids, with a leader called Thief Lord. He stole the loot, and they sold it so they didn't live entirely on stealing. It's awsome, and the Thief Lord has a secret that adds a huge twist.
Reviewer:	Brigid, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	05/20/2005

Title:	The Thief Lord
Author:	Cornelia Funke
Review:
	A wonderful novel and I would recomend it to all fantasy lovers.
Reviewer:	Wes, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	12/22/2006

Title:	The Thieves of Ostia: a Roman Mystery
Author:	Caroline Lawrence
Review:
	This is the first book in the wonderful Roman Mysteries series. I thought it was amazing, action-packed, funny, and full of facts about Roman life during A.D 79. Meet ten-year-old Flavia Gemina, daughter of a sea captain, Jonathan ben Mordecia, a Jewish boy, Nubia, Flavia recently-bought personal slave girl, and an eight-year-old mute begger boy named Lupus. Together, these four friends try to solve the mystery of who has been killing all the dogs in the Roman port Ostia. This is a crackling good mystery for those who love mysteries set during Roman times with tons of good twists and turns.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Tricia's Got T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Author:	Elaine L. Shulte
Review:
	This book is the fourth book to the Twelve Candles Club series. I thought this book was a little sad and funny. Tricia's dad leaves her family and starts dating someone else. But he breaks up with the other girl when Tricia and her three friends prove that she's a thief. I thought it kind of funny when Tricia goes to try out for a play and she finds out that the play has been changed.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Author:	Avi
Review:
	I loved this book because it was action packed, and a half mystery. It made me feel like I really was on the boat with Charlotte. You have to read this book!!!
Reviewer:	Yarrow, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	06/05/2008

Title:	Ttyl
Author:	Lauren Myracle
Review:
	This book is kool cuz it is 3 friends instant messaging each other so ya . bye ppl!
Reviewer:	Kassidie and Brielle, Age 11, Olympia
Date:	10/22/2007

Title:	The Tub that Became a Boat
Author:	Janie Spaht Gill
Review:
	The people’s faces are funny!
Reviewer:	Dmitry
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Tuck Everlasting
Author:	Natalie Babbitt
Review:
	This book was amazing and sad. Tuck Everlasting is a great book about a spring that gives the water of life. (Well not exactly but I don't want to spoil it.) Maybe not the greatest choice for younger kids, the ending is kind of sad, but a great book by a great author who has a knack for bad endings.
Reviewer:	Ruth, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Tuck Everlasting
Author:	Natalie Babbitt
Review:
	This book was so good I HONESTLY never put it down for three hours and finished it that day!! It is probably not the best book for young children to read but starting at about my age it is a must-read!! Check this book out today!!
Reviewer:	Allison, Age 10, North Mason
Date:	07/18/2006

Title:	Twitches
Author:	H.B. Gilmour & Randi Reisfeld
Review:
	It was very magical, like a step from Harry Potter.
Reviewer:	KRISTEL, Age 12, Aberdeen
Date:	07/06/2006

Title:	The Velveteen Rabbit
Author:	Bianco, Margery
Review:
	This book is to easy for me,but it is so awesome!!!!!! I like it because the stuffed rabbit is curius about what is is like to be Real with a capital R.
Reviewer:	HaiDang, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	05/30/2007

Title:	The Vile Village
Author:	Lemony Snicket.
Review:
	I thought this seventh A Series of Unfortunate Events book was action-packed, funny, and brainy. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire go live in the village of V.F.D., where the whole village acts as their guardian as part of the new program "It takes a village to raise a child." There, the three orphans are forced to do all the village chores, whilst having to obey every stupid rule. Through the book they encounter a hidden message in secretly sent poems, V.F.D. crows, the Council of Elders, a false accusation of murder, a sinister villian, and many other unfortunate events. This book will leave you crying nonstop in the end.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 13, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	All the Warriors books
Author:	Erin Hunter
Review:
	AWESOMENESS. ALL THE BOOKS ARE FULL OF SUSPENSE AND WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT!
Reviewer:	Rachel, Age 12, Tumwater
Date:	11/25/2008

Title:	Warriors: Into the Wild
Author:	Erin Hunter
Review:
	Erin Hunter has outdone herself with the exquisite vocabulary displayed throughout the book. This book has a very good 'mysterious' property to itself, but overall, it is not scary, but exciting.
Reviewer:	Victoria, Age 10, Olympia
Date:	10/08/2006

Title:	Warriors: The Series
Author:	Erin Hunter
Review:
	This book was amazing, action-packed, funny and scary. It so good to read a good book. It's amazing. My sister said they are great, so I read one. Cats are not my favorite, but I read Warriors,and LOVE them.They just have cool parts.
Reviewer:	Simon, Age 9, Lacey
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Warriors:into the wild
Author:	Erin Hunter
Review:
	I loved this book because its about what cats could be thinking about or what wild cats could be doing.This series has 6 awsome books about folowing the warrior code and being loyel to there clans.
Reviewer:	Taryn, Age 10, Lacey
Date:	12/17/2007

Title:	Where the Red Fern Grows : the story of two dogs and a boy
Author:	Wilson Rawls
Review:
	This is one of the best books ever and this is from one of the people of the world who looooooooooves books!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	leeanna, Age 12, Westport
Date:	02/28/2008

Title:	The Whipping Boy
Author:	Sid Fleischman
Review:
	We thougt this book was great because when Cutwater and Hold-your-Nose-Billy,are scared,and when Prince Brat(Horace) and Jemmy escape and get freedom. The Whipping Boy is about Prince Brat who loves to play tricks on people . His whipping boy jemmy, gets in trouble for Prince Brats actions. Then they decide to run away, and get cought by Hold-Your-Nose-Billy. Then Hold- Yor- Nose Billy, and Cutwater get stuck on convict Island. Do they die or do they live? We recommend this book for kids who are 10-12. Kids who like books that have different accense that are from th 7000's in England. They will go crazzy over this book !!!!
Reviewer:	Cheyenne, Alexis , Ariana, Tammy, and Michael, Age 10, Aberdeen
Date:	04/04/2007

Title:	The Whispering House
Author:	Elliott Mason
Review:
	I liked this book because it was full of mystery and was spooky and funny. Elliott Mason is a great author!!!
Reviewer:	Kyle, Age 11, Tumwater
Date:	06/28/2008

Title:	Who Stole The Wizard Of Oz?
Author:	Avi
Review:
	It's a great book! If you like mysteries you'll really get in to this book. This is a really good author.
Reviewer:	Tiana, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	12/17/2007

Title:	Who Was Sacajawea
Author:	Dennis and Judith Fradin
Review:
	I thought the book was very good. I thought Lewis and Clark were very smart. Sacagawea must have been a strong woman. She went through a lot of hardships. William Clark was born in Carolina in 1770 and died in 1838. Meriweather Lewis was born in 1774 and died in 1809. I think you should read this book because you can learn a lot from it.
Reviewer:	Clara, Naselle
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	The Wide Window
Author:	Lemony Snicket
Review:
	This book was action packed, funny, silly, brainy, and weird. This unfortunate book is the third book in the Series of Unfortunate Events. Once again Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire go live with another distant relative and they find that they have been followed by the wicked Count Olaf. Along their unfortunate adventure, unfortunate events plague them left and right. I thought that this book was action packed, silly in parts, quite funny, brainy, and a little weird. Those that love A Series of Unfortunate Events will love this third book to the unfortunately wonderful saga of the three Bauelaire orphans.
Reviewer:	Mara, Age 12, Chehalis
Date:	01/01/2005

Title:	Wild Magic
Author:	Pierce, Tamora
Review:
	This book is... awesome! This book is better than words can describe!!!!!
Reviewer:	Victoria, Age 11, Lacey
Date:	02/25/2007

Title:	The Wish
Author:	Gail Carson Levine
Review:
	This book is Awesome!! I love this book I recommend it mainly for girls because it is about a girl and her friends SO GIRLS READ IT!!
Reviewer:	Alyssa, Age 12, Ocean Park
Date:	04/30/2007

Title:	The Wish
Author:	Gail Carson Levine
Review:
	It was a fairy tale and a book that i could read over and over again. I like it because Wilma is like a real life girl who really, really wants to be popular.
Reviewer:	Baylee, Age 11, Shelton
Date:	05/02/2007

Title:	The Wish
Author:	Gail Carson Levine
Review:
	I loved reading The Wish! This book is must likely best for 5th to 8th graders. Wilma sturtz gets a wish, to be the most popular kid in her middle school. But she only has 3 weeks left in middle school. Find out how she trys to have her wish go to high school with her. You just going to have to read it yourself!
Reviewer:	melissa, Age 11, Shelton
Date:	01/21/2008

Title:	The Witches
Author:	Roald Dahl
Review:
	LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!! ROALD DAHL ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:	MORGAN, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	06/10/2008

Title:	Wizard of Earthsea
Author:	Ursula Leguin
Review:
	I loved this book because it's a fantasy, and it's very clever and is very easy to get into. The end is the best part, although you don't realize it till the end because the whole thing is so good! I would definitely recommend this, and I'm checking out the rest of the series.
Reviewer:	June, Age 13, Lacey
Date:	02/05/2007

Title:	The Wright 3
Author:	Blue Balliett
Review:
	I liked this book because it has a good mystery.
Reviewer:	Marshall, Age 9, Olympia
Date:	11/03/2006