Cherry Valley Elem. School Library

Clements, Andrew.  Frindle.

Frindle is a book about a kid named Nick Allen who invents a word called frindle. Frindle means pen. All the students in Nick’s school used his new word but all the teachers. I really liked this book because it was inspiring. the book was inspiring because Nick Allen didn’t care how people felt about his new word. You should read it! It is worth it!

 Reviewed by Sk8 Masta 20 (4th grader 2008-2009)  

Clements, Andrew.  Frindle.

Nick is trying to fit in to school so he decides to make up a new word. Every body starts to say the word and the word starts to be herd all over the world. Nick becomes fames and word gets hear more and more. I like this book and I think it is amazing to see that a pen can change the whole world.
Reviewed by Sparten 607 (4th grader 2008-2009)

Clements, Andrew. Room One.

Room One is about a boy named Ted Hammond who loves mysterious. One day Ted sees a girl in the window. The window is a part an abandoned house. Ted tries to figure out who lives in the house and why she lives there. I like this book because Andrew Clements always has descriptive writing. I love his books. When I read Room One I knew I would like other Andrew Clements books. Read this book!!
Reviewed by Katydid and Beanie (4th graders 2008-2009)   

Gutman, Dan.  Getting Air.

In this book there’s a group of three boys and they are the woodpushers! These kids are headed for California and a lot of skating and a lot of fun! Until they get hijacked! The hijackers are headed for Washington D.C for the white house! But David, Julia, Arcadia, Henry and Zimmerman do something! They beat the hijackers. But can they survive the wilderness? ATTENTION!!!!!!! READ THIS BOOK!!!

Reviewed by Sk8Master12 (4th grader 2008-2009) 

Gutman, Dan.  The Homework Machine.

The Homework Machine is about four fifth-graders spending no time at all doing their homework–a machine does it for them. BUt when it gets to be too much, they do something with the machine that gets them into trouble with the law. I liked this book because it made me laugh at times and I love realistic fiction. If you’re looking for a book to read read this one.

Reviewed by Rachel P, 4th grade, 2007-2008

Gutman, Dan.  The Homework Machine.

In the Homework Machine the D squad a group in a ordinary class have a meeting. Brenton Damagatchi the dumbest and smartest kid in class tells the D squad that he had a machine do his homework for him. They all had to spend hours on homework when Brenton only had to put in a machine. That’s when the D squad came over every day until they got caught.

Reviewed by Nate, 4th grade, 2008-2009

Gutman,  Dan, The Homework Machine.

Two nerds,  Brenton and Judy, two ordinary kids Kelsey and Sam don’t like homework besides Judy! In school they are the D squad! Brenton got sick of homework so he made a homework machine! Once Snik (Sam) got Brenton to spill about the homework machine the D squad got together every day and put they’re homework in * Beep * done! Once people start to figure out it gets out of control! Can they keep the secret or do they have to say good-bye?
Reviewed by  Sk8Master12 (4th grader , 2008-2009

Gutman, Dan. The Homework Machine.
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Four ordinary kids named Brenton, Sam, Judy, And Kelsey go to the police station and tell the story of Brenton making a homework machine and telling Sam, Judy, And Kelsey. They go to his house and try it out. Then they stick to always doing the homework machine. Suddenly their teacher finds out so they throw it in the Grand Canyon. What will happen next.
ATTENTION!!! You have to read this book. What I like about this book is that it’s unique. I mean how many books have characters talking. They describe what happen to their friends and everything. This book will have you ask ” What will happen next?” you’ll never stop reading it. It’s so hilarious.

Reviewed by Nicole (4th grader 2008-2009)  

Gutman, Dan. The Homework Machine.
The home work machine is getting out of hand and is not turning in to a cheating machine and can not turn off. I think this was a good book cause it teaches you not to cheat in school.

Reviewed Sparten 607 (4th grader 2008-2009)
 

Hiaasen, Carl.   Flush.
Flush is about a boy named Noah, and a sunken ship. The ship could be fixed. And Noah’s dad sunk had the ship. His dads consequence was that he had to go to jail. Not a real jail, just a local jail. Just read this book because it has lots of plans and drama. It is perfect for people who like realistic fiction (things that can happen) Also read it if you like people breaking out of jail!!! 
Reviewed by Brace Face (4th grader 2008-2009)  

Hobbs, Valerie. Defiance.

One of the best books I have ever read was for a book report. Defiance is about a boy named Toby, who has cancer.  and wants to do things like normal kids do. He wants to ride bikes, go fishing and go on hikes. It is a heartbreaking book. You should so totally read this book. Its not even a waste of time, so come an find the book and read it. That’s why I think you should come down to the library right now and search for this super book.

Reviewed by JJ, 4th grade, 2008  

Hobbs, Valerie . DEFIANCE.

I loved this book DEFIANCE because there is a cow named Blossom that is very sweet. There’s a old lady that used to be a poet and a young boy who has cancer and fights the cancer and survives the cancer at the end of the book. This book means love, life and death. You will have to read to find out the rest.  These are the reasons I loved this book.

Mike Like (4th grader 2008-2009    

Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

You’ll love this book because it is about a kid named, Gregory. He and his friend Rowly get it all kinds of mischief like  getting in trouble for pretending not to see a kid and got sent to the principal’s office but it paid off because he got a lollipop but had to apologize to the kids family. 

Reviewed by M.J, 4th grade, 2008-2009

Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is about a boy named,  Gregg Heffley, and his life in middle school. This book doesn’t really have a plot. The book talks about Gregg’s problems and his life at school and at home.
This book is a L.O.L[ laugh out loud] book for the whole family.

 Reviewed by Bacon6111(4th grader 2008-2009)   
 

Kline, Suzy. Horrible Harry Goes to Sea.

I liked this book because it has a lot of adventure. Ida comes to school and she has a box for show and tell. She is wearing a key around her neck. It is the key for her box. If you want to find out what kind of adventures they have and see what is in the box then READ the book! If you do not read this book a evil frunch fry will come and eat you!!!!!!!!!!!!

reviewed by Tigger (4th grader (2008-2009)     
  

Lord, Cynthia. Rules.

The book Rules is an excellent book, one of my favorites actually. The book is about a girl named Catharine who has a brother, David. Because David has autism Catherine has to go with David to his occupational therapy sessions. Sometimes Catherine has trouble with people with disabilities. I think the book was very interesting Its funny at times and sad at times, so I liked that the book was long. So that’s why you should take my advice and READ THIS AWESOME BOOK.

Reviewed by JF–4th grader–2008

Lord, Cynthia. Rules. 

One of the best books is on the 2009 High Tea List. Rules is about a girl named Catherine and her brother, David, who has autism. Catherine goes to a clinic with David when he has occupational therapy. She has trouble with people with and without disabilities. I liked this book and I know you will, too! One thing I like is that the book teachers that it doesn’t matter if you have a disability. Everyone can still be friends.

Reviewed by Lin–4th grader–2008

Mass, Wendy. Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life.

Read this amazing book! You’ll never regret it. It’s about a boy named Jeremy Fink who’s dad died when he was about 8. Now Jeremy is turning 13. For his birthday, he gets a box  from his dad in the mail. It says that it holds the meaning of life. There are 4 keys that you need to open the box. There is no other way to open it. So Jeremy and his friend Lizzy go through all kinds of adventures to find the keys. Can they find them in time for Jeremy’s birthday. This is my all-time favorite book. I like it when Jeremy and Lizzy get caught vandalizing someone’s office to find the keys. Read the book to find out if they find them in time.

Reviewed by Zoe N–4th grader–2008 

McDonald, Megan. Stink, The Incredible Shrinking Kid.

This book is a really good book, because it is funny and a great book to read. This book is about a boy named Stink. The setting is at his house and at school. The problem is that he is shrinking, not growing taller. You need to find out what happens next in the book.

Reviewed by Shy–4th grader–2008

Penneypacker. Sara. Clementine.

I loved this book. It is about a girl who is called the “hard one” in her family. At school and at home she’s always getting into trouble. You will like this book, too, because Clementine does get into trouble and she calls her brother fruit and vegetable names. Editor’s Note: If you like June B. Jones books and are ready to read something a little harder, this would be a good choice.

Reviewed by Lin –4th grade–2007-2008

Sachar, Louis. Small Steps.

This book is not quite a sequel to Holes but involves some of the same characters like X-Ray and Armpit. He is trying to improve his life and trying to lose his nickname.  He has a friend, named Ginny. Life is starting to look good when his old Camp Greenlake friend X-Ray comes with a scheme is supposed to double Armpit’s money. Things start to fall out of place again but there are multiple surprises on Armpit’s way improving his life.

     I enjoyed this book because it was exciting and had odd twists and turns you’d never expect. It was a great book and you are missing out if you don’t read it.

Reviewed by Syd the Kid –5th grade–2008

Sedita, Francesco. Miss Popularity.

One of the best book I’ve ever read is a Candy Apple book, Miss Popularity. Its about a popular girl in Texas. She has to move to Maine and leave all her friends in order to go to a private school where it is so different and dull. She has a hard time making friends and fitting in. Can it all work out for Casey or will she she be unpopular forever? You find out for yourself. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. I loved how Casey is so creative and fashionable. I would recommend it just to girls. I hope you will read this book and like it just as much as I did.

Reviewed by Sarah W–4th grader-2007-2008