Fantasy
FANTASY BOOKS
Book Review Rating Guide–What do the books in the reviews mean?
Anderson, Jodi Lynn. May Bird and the Ever After.
This book is about how a girl named May Bird falls into a lake. But this lake is a portal to the Ever After where ghosts do things like we do. How will May Bird get home? I liked this book a lot because I love fiction. If you love stories that are interesting fiction, you will absolutely love this book. But don’t worry this story is not very scary, but it does have scary climax moments
reviewed by Syd the Kid–fifth grade –2007-2008
Byng, Georgia. Molly Moon Book of Hypnotism.
Attention readers! You have to read Molly Moon’s Incredible Book Of Hypnotism! It’s about Molly a girl who lives at an orphanage and discovers a mysteries book. Read Molly Moon’s Incredible book of Hypnotism to find out the secrets of the mysterious book. what I liked about this book is that the details the author gives makes you feel like you are really in the book!
Reviewed by #1 PN (4th grader 2008-2009)
Byng, Georgia. Molly Moon Stops the World. Listen up readers! We have just discovered a new book called Molly Moon stops The World ! This cool book is about Molly Moon a orphan who learned how to stop the world not kidding! what I like about this book is that author makes you feel like you are in the book!
Reviewed by #1 Hannah Fan (4th grader 2008-2009)
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl.
This book was awful. It is about a goblin named Holly who interferes with the humans and Artemis Fowl finds her. Don’t waste your time reading this book. The story keeps going back and forth. I barely understood any of this book.
Reviewed by AG –5th grade–2007-2008
Collins, Suzanne. Gregor and the Code of Claw.
This book is the best book I have ever read. It’s about a boy named Gregor who travels to the bottom of the world and teams up with humans and giant animals. I liked this book because of how interesting it was. This is the best book ever.(Editor’s Note: This is a part of the Gregor series. You might want to read the first book Gregor the Overlander before reading this book so you have some background information. Who would ever think that a book where the cockroaches were heroes would appeal to me! But it did.)
Reviewed by AG–grade 5–2007-2008
Dahl, Roald. The Witches.
This book is about a boy whose parents just died. His grandma is to take care of him. She tells him about witches. They cast spells on children. They get on a boat to Seattle and the boy gets caught by a witch and turned into a mouse. After a while he feeds all the witches the same thing and turns them into mice. I like this book because of its description. Also at the end they get a plan to turn all the witches in the world into mice and using cats to eat them. I like to picture what happens later. This book is perfect for people who like to picture what is happening in a book.
Reviewed by Rex (4th grader 2008-2009) 
DiCamillo, Kate. The Tale of Desperaux.
This book is about a mouse called Desperaux. Everyone said he was different because he was tiny and had big ears. He loved adventure and one day that happend. He got to explore the castle and meet the princess of the kingdom. I love this book because the author makes you seem like you are in the book by the words and the drawings in the book.
Edwards, Julie Andrews. Mandy.
Reviewed by Brace Face (4th grader 2008-2009) 
Edwards, Julie Andrews. Mandy.
Mandy is an orphan who discovers a small cottage behind a wall and makes it her own. Mandy is always asking for things to keep in her her cottage. But One day Mandy gets terribly sick in her cottage and no one knows where she is. I really enjoyed this book because the author really brings you into the book and makes you feel like you are there. If you are someone who likes adventure you should read this book.
Reviewed by Katydid (4th grader 2008-2009)
Funke, Cornelia. Dragon Rider.
The book is about a dragon, an orphan boy, and a short tempered brownie. It starts out when a valley full of dragons is about to be discovered by humans. Firedrake, a middle age dragon, sets out to find the rim of heaven with his companion brownie, Sorrel, to escape the humans’ grasp. A long the way they met Ben, the orphan boy. The three are followed by the Golden One, Nettlebrand, who has a appetite for dragons. They have other small adventures. Will Ben get the family he’s always wanted? Find out for yourself. I like the book because it had a good plot. I like her definition of brownies, and I like dragons. If you like adventures and dragons read this book.
Reviewed by A.Jarvis–grade 5–2007-2008
Horowitz, Anthony. Ark Angel.
Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz is about a English schoolboy named Alex Rider who was hired by MI6. In this book Alex tries to stop force 3, a group of eco terrorist from destroying Ark Angel, the worlds fist luxury hotel in space and sending hundreds of tons of molten glass and steel into earth. I love this book and would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes spies or adventure books.
kx65 guy –5th grade–2008-2009
Horowitz, Anthony. Ark Angel,
There is a boy named Alex Rider who nearly is killed because a man shot him with a gun. Then, Alex meets Mr. Drevin at the waterfront hotel. finally Alex stops a bomb in space set in ark angel by Mr. Drevin. I like this book because it is dangerous. I also like this book because it has action.
Reviewed by Y-man and J-man (4th graders 2008-2009)
Hunter, Erin. Warriors: Rising Storm
This book is amazing. You have to read it. It is about these cats and they have clans of cats which mean they have leaders who lead them through the entire forest. This book is enthusiastic so you really have to read this book. If you don’t like cats or warriors don’t waste your time reading this excellent book and you need to read it.
Reviewed by TLT–grade 4–2007-2008
Hunter, Erin. Warrior series
I think Warriors is a cool and perfect series for me because I love books about animals and excitement. If you don’t like animals, though and your afraid of things dying and scary stories, don’t read this series.
Reviewed by Izzy –grade 4-2007-2008
Jones, Diana Wynne. The Pinhoe Egg.
I didn’t like this book at all. Don’t waste your time reading this book. It too me 100 pages to get what’s going on and get used to it. Bo—ring.Reviewed by Alseronies–5th Grade–2007-2008
Lowry, Lois. Gossamer.
This book is about dream gives that help people escape the bad dream mentors. The main character, Littlest One, helps a little boy especially. I really like that after living in a foster home he was able to go back and live with his mom. I also enjoyed when the mentors came and gave bad dreams to the little boy. To find out if Littlest saves the boy , read the book. This book was perfect for me.
Reviewed by Izzy–4th grade–2007-2008
Mull, Brandon. Fablehaven.
This is one of the very, very best books I have ever read! I thought it was a perfect book for me because I love action and fiction books. Fablehaven has magical creatures such as fairies, witches, and the unimaginable animals. The main characters are Kendra and Seth. When they visit their Gramps Sorensen on his magical creatures preserve called Fablehaven, they know nothing bout the demon that has been imprisoned for years and that they will save Fablehaven if they can. Read the end to see if Kendra and Seth can save Fablehaven. I just loved this book.
Paolini, Christopher. Eragon.
Eragon is the best book ever! You will especially like this book if you enjoy fantasy adventures. Eragon is a 15-year old farm boy who discovers a polished blue stone while hunting in the Spine, a large mountain range in Alegasiea. When a young dragon hatches from his stone, Eragon realizes that his rock is actually an ancient dragon egg. Unprepared, Eragon is thrown into the world of Magic, Elves, Dragons and Dwarves.
Pullman, Phillip. The Golden Compass.
With the golden compass in hand, Lyra goes on a adventure with a bear (Iorek). They travel far of into the land to save Lord Asriel and to crown Iroek king of bears. I thought Philip Pullman told the story very well. give If you like adventures and mysteries, you should read this book.
Reviewed by: JF-5th grade–2009
Riordan, Rick. 39 Clues: Maze of Bones.
39 Clues is an amazing story,. It’s about a brother and sister, Dan and Amy, who go off to find 39 clue. It’s a dangerous hunt but they can’t turn back now, especially when evil relatives they can’t trust are also searching for the clues! I love this book because the author uses descriptive words that bring the book alive…….
BEST BOOK EVER!!!!IF YOU DON-T READ THEN EVIL CHEESE BURGERS WILL ATTACK!! SO READ!!! THEY ARE COMING TO SUPPORT THIS BOOK!!!!
Reviewed by Bunnyjuju (4th grader 2008-2009)
Riordan, Rick. The Lightning Thief.
You should read this book because it’s about a boy named Percy Jackson. Percy has a quest to find a lightning bolt. Zeus and Poseidon are fighting over a lightning bolt and Percy is trying to find it Do you think Percy will find a lighting bolt? I like this book because Percy has to fight cyclops, Medusa and other creatures. Also I like this book because there’s capture the flag and they play with swords shields and arrows this is why you should read this book
Reviewed by BB 10 (4th grader 2008-2009)
Riordan, Rick. The Titans Curse.
Hello, all readers, STOP what your reading and start the “Titans Curse.” The Titans Curse is the third book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The Titans Curse is about a 15 year old boy, Percy Jackson, who is the son of the Sea God Poseidon.Percy and his friends Grover who is a satyr, Annabeth who is one of the daughters of a god, and Thalia who is the daughter Zeus the sky god find two half-bloods [one parent is a god and parent is a mortal] and have to save them from a monster named, Dr. Thorn. But when DR. Thorn disappears with Annabeth on his back, taking her with him, Percy, Grover, Thalia, and the hunters, Zoe Nightstand and Bianca, set out to find Annabeth. Will they survive?
Reviewed by Bacon6111 (4th grader 2008-2009)
Riordan, Rick. The Titans Curse.
Reviewed by j man (4th grader 2008-2009)
Rowling, J.K.Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.
Harry Potter Book seven is an awesome book because what I liked about this book is they describe the scenes well and use precise words. When Harry, Hermione and Ron put spells on themselves to sneak into an office and get caught and have to sleep in a tent in the forbidden forest. then 3 men wizards come into the forest what will happen? read the book to find out!!!!!!
Reviewed by lilycoolcat22 (4th grader 2008-2009)
Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
The 6th book in this captivating series is outstanding. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is about the sixteen year old Harry Potter getting a text-book from his new potions teacher Horace Slughorn. The textbook has cheats and shortcuts to potion making. The book belonged to the Half Blood Prince and has dark spells like Septumsempra here huge wounds open up in the person that got hit by the spell. The spell kills them because of loss of blood if not treated quickly. Harry is also having secret lessons with Professor Dumbledore where he learns of Voldemort’s past. Anybody who likes magic books would want to read this book. It is an exceptional book in the seven book series. Read this amazing book.
Reviewed by Mini Gutts–4th grade–2008
Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
I thought this book was one of the best of the series! This book was about Harry Potter goes to his Godfather, Sirius Black’s, house. He finds out about the people really working hard to fight off… well you know who. He meets new allies in his ongoing quest to defeat Voldemort. He gets yet another Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, a Ministry of Magic worker who takes over. He forms a group called Dumbledore’s Army and more. I really like the series but this one was one of my favorites. My favorite genre is fantasy because it lets you use your imagination. I loved this book because I thought it had great details and it gets right to the point in the beginning. I really don’t like books that start slow and has no action. I really like these books because they get the book going without hesitation. You should definitely read these books! (Note: Please read the others before you read this one! I once tried reading this one first when I was younger… I got soooooo confused)
Reviewed by: Syd the Kid, Fifth grade, 2007-2008
Sachar, Louis. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger.
This was the worst book of all times. Who wants to read 30 chapters that all have different topics. I mean in a chapter they talk about Santa and in the next chapter they talk about Mr. Gorf! I would not read this book again, and neither should you.
reviewed by Magic Man Junior –5th grade–2007/2008
Selznick Brian. The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Reviewed by a.v.s.f. (4th grader 2008-2009)
Selznick Brian. The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
The story The Invention of Hugo Cambret is a book filled with secrets. From a poor boy named Hugo the a little robot, from a grimy old man to a book loving girl. The author gives precise details to make the book sound like it’s coming alive by using pictures and describe words. Lastly this book is filled with mysteries that come all come together to make a happy ending. I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!! SO READ IT!!!!
Reviewed by Mike Like (4th Grader 2008-2009
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All readers STOP and listen about the book A Series of Unfortunate Events. This book is about 3 rich kids, Violet the oldest, Klaus the middle child and Sunny the youngest. When the kids parents die in a fire, one of the kids relatives, Count Olaf, adopts them. But Count Olaf didn’t adopt them because he loves them, he adopted them so he could gain control of their money. Will Count Olaf get the money? Will the kids live happily ever after? Read the book and find out.
Bacon6111(4th grader 2008-2009)
Snicket, Lemony. The Series of Unfortunate Events
I read a book series called A Series of Unfortunate Events. It is about three kids that lose their mom and dad and have to live with their evil uncle in a terrible and miserable home. If you like stories with dread, you should definitely read this book. Read all 13 books to find out. I absolutely love it. It is the best book ever. (Editors note: This book is a great way to learn new words. The author, Lemony Snicket has a real talent for working huge words into his text.)
Reviewed by: ISH–4th grade–2008
Vande Velde, Vivian. Heir Apparent.
If you love video games and fantasy this book is for your. This is about a girl named Giannine. She gets a gift certificate to a gaming center for her birthday. Once she enters the game she can’t come out until she wins. I liked this book because it was very suspenseful. I stayed up late to finish this book. Its an awesome book. (Editor’s Note: I’m not much of a video game player, but even so this was one of best fantasy books I’ve read.
Reviewed by Syd the Kid–fifth grade–2007-2008
